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Engineering students awarded fellowships

Religion deemed vital to society Expert discusses impact of religious institutions GRAHAM MCTAGUE Daily Titan

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John Stapleton, a junior civil engineering major at Cal State Fullerton, researches soil, rainfall, slopes and slope stability. Stapleton’s focus is to improve slope stability on or near highways and to figure out which slopes need to be improved before roads are built. He and Daniel Do received fellowships for their research on transportation.

Scholars research how to improve transportation ERICA BUESA Daily Titan Along the freeway from Fullerton to San Diego lie tall coastal cliffs and sprawling beaches. Although they may be pleasing to the eye, the geography of Southern California also poses a landslide risk. Alleviating this risk is

one of the two ways Cal State Fullerton students Daniel Do and John Stapleton are hoping to improve transportation. Dwight David Eisenhower Hispanic-Serving Institutions Fellowship Program granted Do and Stapleton fellowships worth $17,500 for their research on transportation. The fellowships are awarded specifically to students who pursue degrees in transportation-related fields of study. Stapleton’s research deals with soil, rainfall, slopes and slope stability. His research is a continuation of an ongoing

six-year research project on campus. “This research is not only for him. This is very important research in Southern California. You see what he is looking at. He is working on the real thing,” said Binod Tiwari, Ph.D., associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at CSUF. Stapleton, a Fullerton native, said he chose to attend CSUF because of the engineering program. His father’s work as a contractor inspired his interest in engineering. “I liked what he was doing,

being able to design and construct things and just seeing it from the ground up, all the process that happens,” Stapleton said. “Once I got into engineering and once I came here, I just found what I really wanted to do through different projects that got me involved with it.” Stapleton has conducted research at CSUF since his freshman year. This is not an easy feat, said Tiwari, who has mentored at least 15 of the Eisenhower scholarship applicants, including Stapleton, during his nine years

at CSUF. Tiwari said he encouraged Stapleton to apply for the fellowship, but Stapleton also wanted to do it for himself. “He started as a freshman and I was so glad that he was interested to do research. Otherwise, freshmen, they don’t have time. And then he continued that with more and more understanding,” Tiwari said. “Now he is handling (research) independently. Until then, he was working under graduate students.” SEE RESEARCH 5

Dean search forums continue Second health dean finalist speaks at open forum DANIELLE ORTENZIO Daily Titan Laurie Roades, Ph.D., one of the three finalists in the search for a dean for the College of Health and Human Development, spoke at the open forum Wednesday where she presented her expertise and experience and outlined the challenges faced by the university. In her presentation, Roades looked at hardships faced by students and faculty at Cal State Fullerton. These issues included how to address constant societal changes in the field of health and human development and how to maintain funding and enhance the quality of academic programs within the college.

Roades is currently the associate dean for academic personnel and resources at the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at Cal Poly Pomona. Her current job responsibilities include managing all personnel matters — including faculty and staff hiring and evaluation — faculty leaves and grants and faculty and staff development. She also oversees academic resources including classroom, research and office space. Roades acknowledged the importance of engaging in high-impact practices. “How is it that we are going to do the kinds of things that are going to help (students) be successful, want to stay here, want to graduate successfully and open that door to wherever they want to go when they leave?” Roades asked. SEE DEAN

Study abroad available for intersession

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Students looking for study abroad programs can now choose to go to Spain or Vietnam over the 3 winter break

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Laurie Rhodes, Ph.D., one of the candidates for dean of the College of Health and Human Development, speaks with Provost José Luis Cruz after her open forum Wednesday.

Slice of Life: Student visits Getty Villa

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Despite a busy weekend, a student finally fulfilled her desire to see a vibrant museum and 5 its gardens

Titans welcomed keynote speaker Richard Flory, Ph.D., yesterday to discuss “The Spiritual and Religious Lives of Young(er) Adults” as part of Cal State Fullerton’s “Religious Talks” series. Flory, director of research at the University of Southern California Center for Religion and Civic Culture, was one of seven speakers to present during the three-day event, which was organized by the CSUF Department of Sociology and the Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) International Sociology Honor Society. AKD hosts the speaker series every year with topics such as drugs, gender, sexuality, race and other social hot topics, said Liz Sanchez, student representative of the honor society. “Religion is something that just never came up, yet it impacts us as individuals and society as a whole on such a macro level,” Sanchez said. Flory covered a range of topics throughout his speech, conveying to students the importance of understanding society and culture through the lens of religion. “Religious institutions are important to society for particular reasons, even if you’re not religious,” Flory said. The current state of flux with large-scale organizations puts the future of religious institutions into question, he said. This week’s talk series examined multiple religious perspectives and case studies on the benefits of faith and religion, but Flory’s intention as keynote speaker was not to get students personally interested in religion. “In a way it’s for (students) to understand that religion is a good lens through which to understand larger trends in society,” Flory said. The lectures are a good way for younger adults to think about what’s in the future in terms of their associations and beliefs, he said. Throughout his speech, Flory used statistical data to demonstrate the increase in rates of nonreligious youth over the years. SEE RELIGION

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‘Bat Night’ explores local wildlife Families invited to learn about nocturnal animals JENNIE VU Daily Titan

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The Cal State Fullerton College of Natural Science and Mathematics will be hosting its seventh annual “Bat Night” this Saturday at the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary offers educational classes for all ages to learn more about the wildlife. The event on Saturday will focus on nocturnal animals. The event aims to educate visitors about the animals that they could see in their backyards, said Eric Ey, the sanctuary’s resource developer. “Bat Night was designed to enhance the community’s knowledge about nocturnal animals here in Orange County, such as bats,” Ey said. There will be various activities for children and their families. There will be

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CSUF biology professor Paul Stapp will talk about the science of bats at the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday.

crafts, games, wagon rides, pumpkin carving, face painting and even encounters with live animals such as wolves. There will also be a barbecue dinner. Biology professor Paul Stapp will also deliver a presentation about bats. The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit nature reserve in the Santa Ana Mountains, located in Silverado, about an hour

drive from campus. The sanctuary has diverse native habitats, bountiful wildlife, walking trails, picnic areas, more than 85 species of birds and a creek for visitors to explore, according to the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary website. The event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Parking is free and admission is $5. Admission for children under the age of 5 is free.

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Laurie Roades is one of the three finalists for the position of dean for the College of Health and Human Development. She visited campus yesterday as part of the search process.

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Available funds need to be spent wisely to maximize productivity and efficiency, and additional resources will be required for the new activities, she said. People are tired of hearing “doing more with less” and she would look toward alternate funding to help faculty productivity, Roades said. A big challenge for campuses is having a diverse graduate student population, she said. While the undergraduate student population is diverse, it has been particularly challenging to increase diversity in the graduate body, she said. “How do we also provide opportunities and support for those students to make that jump to a graduate level

as well, so that we don’t start to lose that diversity of underrepresented students or for first generation students?” Roades asked. Roades then spoke on her ability to face those challenges by seeking information through face-to-face interaction. “There is a lot of material available, but I don’t think there is any substitution for getting on the campus, meeting with people, hearing what their needs and concerns are, hear how they operate, hear what needs to be addressed and what their concerns are for the future,” Roades said. She voiced her belief in collaboration among peers as a means to work effectively. “I do have a sense that we

are going to sink or swim together,” Roades said. “You don’t do things at the expense of others.” Theresa Davis of University Advancement asked Roades how she would go about fundraising and bringing resources into her program. When she was a department chair at Pomona, she would help the faculty seek grants by working close with the dean and helping navigate the request process, Roades said. She pointed out the importance of “making sure you are maintaining the connections you have.” The last of the three candidates, Miguel A. Perez, will be speaking tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the O’Brien Room in Mihaylo Hall.

For the Record In the article “Dean finalist talks grant strategies” in the Oct. 13 issue of the Daily Titan, a quote was misattributed to Bill Beam. It should have been attributed to the actual kinesiology department chair, Kavin Tsang.

DTBRIEFS US troops to deploy in Cameroon Approximately 90 United States troops will be deployed to Cameroon on Monday in an effort to assist in combatting Nigerian extremist group Boko Haram, according to CNN. President Obama sent a letter to Congress about the move as part of the War Powers Resolution. The number of military personnel in the regionwill eventually rise to approximately 300. “These forces are equipped with weapons for the purpose of providing their own force protection and security, and they will remain in Cameroon until their support is no longer needed,” Obama wrote. Boko Haram members attacked a market and infirmary in Northern Cameroon last month, killing nearly 30 people and wounding 145 others. - SPENCER CUSTODIO

Wounded man bikes to hospital A homeless man rode his bike to a hospital in Anaheim after being stabbed Wednesday morning, yet would not tell police who assaulted him, according to the OC Register. Anaheim police received a disturbance call at the intersection of Knott and Danbrook avenues at approximately 4:55 a.m. Officers did not find any activity when they arrived on the scene. Shortly after, police were called to West Anaheim Medical Center about a wounded transient on a bicycle who just arrived at the hospital. The man suffered a small laceration to his back. The unidentified man had an arrest warrant and police planned to take him into custody after treatment at the hospital. - SPENCER CUSTODIO

LA council regulates drones The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that could land drone enthusiasts with a fine and six months in jail for flying their drones too close to people, too high or at an airport. The ordinance, which passed unanimously, considers the following acts as violations: flying over 500 feet above ground, within 25 feet of a person or within five miles of an airport. The violations could be up to $1,000 in fines, along with six months of jail time. Before the ordinance, the only regulations were from the Federal Aviation Administration and resulted in only a fine and maybe loss of the drone. The ordinance came after a drone was flown too close to a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter. - SPENCER CUSTODIO

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Students to travel, study this winter Madrid and Hanoi are destinations for winter intersession JENNIE VU Daily Titan Students will now have the opportunity to study abroad in Madrid, Spain and Hanoi, Vietnam for three weeks during winter intersession. Most study abroad programs allow students to travel for a semester, a whole year or 12 weeks during summer, but the upcoming intersession classes allow students to study abroad for three weeks while taking one course. Students will enroll in one of two sections of Humanities 350: Life and Culture Abroad. Juan Carlos Gallego, Ph.D., a professor from the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, is in charge of the Spain program. He had organized study abroad trips over the summer before, but this will be the first time he will be taking students abroad during winter. He said that since the course is run through University Extended Education, it is open to everyone in every school and every major. “First, we’re gonna have a family stay for the first few days so (students) will have an experience with Spanish families,” Gallego said. After that, they will be staying in the dorms at Gallego’s alma mater, Complutense University of Madrid, “the biggest and best known”

university in Madrid, Gallego said. Students will be able to learn about the history and culture of Spain and its people. They are slated to take multiple field trips inside and outside the city to explore various places like museums and historical monuments. The trip will run from Dec. 21 through Jan. 20. The student fee is $2,485, which includes housing and meals, but not airfare or registration. However, there will be scholarships that can help pay for the majority of the trip. The Vietnam trip will take place from Dec. 31 through Jan. 22. History professor Laichen Sun, whose area of expertise lies in Southeast Asian history, will lead the group on the trip. The students will be studying at one of Vietnam’s universities, where they will be partnered up to interact and learn with local Vietnamese students. Aside from that, students will be going on field trips to various Vietnamese historical museums and temples. Activities planned include a water puppet show and a cooking class, along with a food tour, since Vietnam is known for its great cuisine, said Administrative Support Coordinator Jaycee Cover. The fee is $250, which includes housing and some food, according to the Vietnam program’s website. Airfare is not included. “If (students) have the opportunity to travel and see what the world has to offer,

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Students interested in the study abroad program listen to Jaycee Cover’s presentation on the trip to Hanoi.

your life, your perspective about the world will change,” Cover said. “It’s never the same until you actually step foot in that country and get to see what that culture is about.” The early enrollment deadline for Vietnam is Monday, Oct. 19. The final deadline is Dec. 4. Financial aid options for both trips are also available through the Financial Aid Office. For more about the Spain trip, such as deadlines, students can contact Gallego at jgallego@fullerton.edu. Information for the Vietnam trip is available at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences office at Humanities 211. Cover may also be reached at jcover@fullerton.edu.

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Jaycee Cover, admnistrative support coordinator, talks about the different activities in store for students who enroll in the upcoming study abroad program in Vietnam.

Religion: Institutions reflect societal trends 1

The category of “religious nones,” or individuals who choose “none of the above” when given a list of religious preferences, has become the largest percentage represented by young adults, Flory showed. The number of Americans who associated as “unaffiliated,” meaning atheist, agnostic or nothing in particular, rose 6.7 percent between the years 2007 and 2014, according to the Pew Research Center. By using personal interviews from his research, Flory was able to touch on multiple religious insights and address topics such as the importance of religion in everyday life, the identification of the “spiritual but not religious” and different attitudes on organized

religion. Flory posed the question: Will religious institutions become increasingly irrele-

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Institutions and organizations of (the religious) sort are essential. If they’re gone, then we have deep problems in society.

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RICHARD FLORY, PH.D. Director of Research, University of Southern California Center for Religion and Civic Culture vant, or will they adapt to new realities? “Institutions and organizations of this sort are essential,” Flory said. “If they’re gone, then we have deep problems as a society.”

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Richard Flory, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker at this week’s “Religious Talks” series, hosted by the CSUF Department of Sociology and the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society.

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Student walks among history at Getty Villa Senior admires luscious garden and ancient art in LA LIZETH LUEVANO Daily Titan Ancient Roman and Greek art, and a vast array of herbs and flowers at the Getty Villa always caught my eye. For years I said that I wanted to go, yet never made the effort to actually go until this past weekend. I realize now that even when I had a lot of time, I often dwelled on excuses like “It’s too far,” “Will it be hard to find parking?” or “Will I get lost?” Within the past few weeks, I have made a conscious effort to work past those concerns and do what I want to do or go to the places that I want to go. This past weekend was incredibly busy. I contemplated staying in bed and not worrying about breaking the monotony of my routine. My boyfriend knows about my determination to try new things and enjoy any time I have off. When I arrived to his house, he immediately asked me where I wanted to go. I realized that I didn’t want to spend the day indoors, so on a whim, I suggested the Getty Villa. The questions and excuses that persist in my mind started to come up, but I grabbed my stuff and we quickly headed out the door. The drive was long, but

not so bad. It probably helped that it was Saturday and traffic wasn’t jampacked. In fact, once I got off the freeway and onto Pacific Coast Highway, I enjoyed the expansive and beautiful views of the ocean off to the left. I was also pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to find the Getty Villa, and parking was a breeze. What I failed to realize was that visitors need an advance, timed-entry ticket. Thankfully, the worker had extra tickets and let us in. As soon as I got to the Getty Villa premises, I walked through the Herb Garden, which featured fruit trees and herbs that were integral in ancient Rome. The villa had many bronze sculptures, a few fountains and a wide array of greenery. I tried to take every bit of it in by reading the signs and admiring the detail in every piece of art. The Getty Villa also had a great number of galleries and ancient art on display. These galleries were much more crowded than the outdoor area, but it was still great to walk around and look at the sculptures and artifacts. Still, my favorite part was walking around the gardens and enjoying the tranquility of their spaces. After a few hours at the Getty Villa, it was time to leave. We had two options, which were to head home or to enjoy a day in the city. Even though neither of us is keen to the idea of

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Lizeth Luevano visited the Getty Villa for the first time Saturday afternoon. The Getty Villa features gardens, fountains and sculptures. Although the galleries and ancient art were beautiful, Luevano enjoyed the tranquility of the outside gardens the most.

spending time in a crowded place, we decided to make the most of our day in Los Angeles. With that, we decided to go to the Third Street Promenade nearby in Santa Monica. After a day of walking and being out in the heat, we were eager to find food. We had some good tacos and walked around the shops afterward. Even though the place was packed, I enjoyed it. It’s an interesting and vibrant place that is very much different than what I’m used to in Fullerton. It ended up being a wonderful day filled with good food, great views and the best company.

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The Getty Villa’s main fountain was turned off to conserve water. The fountain lies in the outer peristyle, which is the Getty’s largest garden.

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Daniel Do (right) conducts research on creating a new mode of transportation by incorporating magnetic strips in roads to have cars run magnetically.

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Stapleton explained that his area of study is relevant and necessary, citing last year’s mudslides over the 91 Freeway. He is trying to figure out what causes the mudslides and make comparisons between the properties of soil. Do, also an Orange County native, is researching a new mode of transportation by incorporating magnetic strips with concrete. He hopes to have cars run magnetically instead of running on gasoline. “My research is based on

improving our materials that we use in roads, and therefore I hope to be an innovator where I can create something new to better society,” Do said. Do was inspired to enter this field because he feels that transportation is vital to everyday life. “If you can’t get anywhere, you can’t do anything, so transportation affects my everyday life,” Do said. Do works under the advisorship of Pratanu Ghosh, Ph.D., assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at CSUF. Ghosh encouraged Do to

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apply for the fellowship in order to further their research. “One third of our bridges and pavements throughout the United States desperately need some kind of rehabilitation and retrofit,” Ghosh said. Although Do and Stapleton are on two separate research teams, they met last year through the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) club and became friends. Both wish to continue research and education after graduation and would not mind doing research together in the future.

The Eisenhower fellowship will help Do and Stapleton travel to Washington, D.C. in January to attend the Transportation Research Board conference that attracts civil engineers globally. “We get to go network with the professionals and see what they’re doing differently compared to what we do,” Stapleton said.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently sat down with NBC News and discussed possible changes in his campaign, saying he could be more politically correct. However, the GOP frontrunner feels that being politically correct takes too much time and effort, and it’s not what the country needs right now.

Trump has no time for diplomacy Candidate’s words on political correctness are misguided ZACK JOHNSTON GINO RICCARDI Daily Titan Donald Trump has hijacked the virtue of political correctness as being a simple act of respect, wrongfully making it out to be an impossible standard for debates. Political correctness is the ability to not be a jerk when approaching delicate issues. In a recent interview

with NBC News’ Katy Tur, Trump, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, said that he doesn’t plan to make any changes to his campaign strategy yet, except for possibly being more politically correct. Despite his newfound sensitivity, Trump credits some of his success in the polls to his lack of political correctness, and said that America does not have time to focus on being politically correct. “Being politically correct takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of effort,” Trump said. Trump’s misguided ideas on what it means to be a politically correct person

shows that he is not right for the White House. Trump said that he sees many of his opponents falling victim to political correctness, and are too careful with their words as to not offend any potential voters. Trump’s interview with Tur wasn’t the first time he has claimed that he doesn’t have time to be thoughtful. He said the same thing in response to the infamous question asked by Megyn Kelly during the first GOP debate on Fox News. The question was about a litany of disparaging comments the candidate made about women’s looks, including a comment he made on the

television show Celebrity Apprentice about a contestant being on her knees. “I think the big problem in this country is being politically correct,” Trump said. He went on to say, that he doesn’t “have time for total political correctness,” in his NBC interview. Trump’s comments are indicative of a larger movement within the conservative ideology to move away from thoughtful speech that is perceived as debilitating to open discourse. Republican candidate Bobby Jindal told Jenna Lee of Fox News that “the reality is we need a president who will stop being

politically correct.” If there’s one thing that Americans should feel free to demand of their leaders, it’s that they be thoughtful. Being politically correct does not mean that all talking points are immediately off the table because something might be said that would offend someone. It means presenting ideas in a thoughtful and considerate way when talking about sensitive issues. Issues like immigration are highly complex and need to be discussed, but perhaps when talking about people who risk everything to be in this country,

politicians can take the few extra seconds to say “undocumented immigrants,” as opposed to “illegals.” In their approach to complex problems, in their discourse with world leaders and in their everyday communication, politicians need to understand that every decision they make has far reaching implications. That’s why they call it diplomacy. It’s time for politicians like Trump and Jindal to stop acting like political correctness is somehow a terrible inconvenience, and for them to start being honest as to why they really don’t use it: They’re lazy.

Starbury shoes good for consumers New line of basketball shoes should replace Air Jordans MAHDEE GILL Daily Titan Former NBA player Stephon Marbury has a new, fashionable line of sneakers that rival the elite brands of the world in quality, but undercut them by being priced at $14.98 before tax. Marbury hoped that less

fortunate people can have an alternative shoe selection that costs the same to make, including material and labor, as the more lucrative names that dominate the worldwide market. Most sneakers are made overseas and produced with cheap labor under deplorable conditions. It makes no sense for people to pay on average $200 for shoes like Air Jordans when they are no better than other shoes. Many people are willing to pay anything for these

seemingly impressive shoes. Some have even died in robbery attempts for the highly coveted cheap pieces of rubber, plastic and low-grade leather. The kicks are called “Starburys,” a nickname Marbury earned as a child. Back then, he never could afford the latest styles, and this was his motivation for producing a high-quality, affordable shoe free of sweatshop labor. Initially, he released them in 2006 at Steve and Barry’s, a popular retailer on

college campuses. One might think that since the shoes are cheap, then they are cheaply made. This is not the case with these sneakers. During a 2007 episode of ABC’s “20/20,” Marbury submitted the shoes to Parsons New School for Design to be inspected and compared to Air Jordans for durability. After cutting the shoes in half, show host John Stossel concluded that there was no substantial difference between the two.

The reason: because they are the same thing. Additionally, to show the world that he stood behind his product, Marbury, along with Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons, wore the shoes during professional basketball games. Most people who wear Air Jordans are usually concerned about maintaining that pristine appearance of the fit. Players are not what they wear. They are a collection of values, ideas and, hopefully, integrity.

A lot of people on social media have been criticizing Marbury’s brand and promoting Air Jordans. Yet they should remember that this is something that this man does not have to do. He simply is trying to help those who may need it the most: young people and aspiring basketball players. He could easily make excessive amounts of money from his product, but instead he chose to be philanthropic and give back in his own way.

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There is still a lot of hard work to do over the next few weeks and you’re thankful that all the noise is beginning to settle down. But instead of trying to tie up loose ends, you’re more likely inclined to take the day off for rest and relaxation now.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

It’s a whole new ballgame once you decide that you’re ready to step up to the plate and get to work. Surprisingly, you may procrastinate for a while, yet the momentum shifts so quickly today that you need to make pragmatic choices or you’ll drift off course.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

Recent promises have you climbing the walls today, leaving you with little time to enjoy life’s pleasures. Although your goals are straightforward, nothing is simple while everyone is making demands on your time.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

You’re able to assimilate big changes into your life without too much difficulty now. However, you’re not interested in simply trading a relaxing day for one filled with distractions. Happily, making a commitment to express yourself creatively motivates you to realize your greatest potential.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Your social life continues to be on the move as the emotional Moon enters your 11th House of Community. Although your friends may be overwhelmed with your relentless intensity, you just want to do the right thing. You’re not interested in making mistakes.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

Your passions are running the show today, making you feel less confident of your decisions. But the intensity of relationship dynamics grows stronger as your emotions sink into the shadows of your subconscious.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

You can’t find enough time to kick back today, but you might believe you will get away without fulfilling all of your responsibilities. However, there is a difference between pursuing ambitious goals and simply honoring your promises.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

You may enjoy the thrill of imagining whatever is around the next bend, but other people’s demands can squelch the excitement today. The Moon’s afternoon shift into your 10th House of Public Responsibility reminds you that you’re not as independent as you wish.

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

You strive to see both sides of a relationship issue today, but are forced to take a position later on. The Moon’s afternoon shift into emotional Scorpio reminds you that your feelings control so much of your behavior, you may not be able to change the outcome of the present situation.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

You reach a significant fork in the road today, yet your current map isn’t clear about where either path leads. Unfortunately, your decision-making process is more complicated now because of ambiguity.

PISCES

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

You aren’t interested in casual conversations today because you feel as if you’re running out of time to connect on an emotional level. You have no patience for social games that distract you from the real issues on your mind. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

SPORTS

PAGE 8 OCTOBER 15, 2015 THURSDAY

Titans come back home victorious

Men’s soccer ends its three-game trip with a win over CSUN AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team closed out its three-game road trip with a 1-0 win over the Cal State Northridge Matadors on Wednesday. The Titans looked to redeem themselves against the Matadors after they suffered their first loss in Big West Conference play against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 2-1. Going into the game last night, Fullerton sat with a 7-5-1 record overall and a 2-1-1 conference record, which topped the Big West South Division standings. CSUN went in with a 5-5-2 overall record and a 1-2-1 conference record. During the first half, the Titans had a sluggish start but eventually worked their way back into form. Right before the firsthalf whistle in the 45th minute, a series of headers

led to a Ross McPhie assist for a Fullerton goal from senior forward Nigel Patterson, who scored his second goal of the season with the strike. Despite the Titans going into the second half up a goal, both teams had an equal number of shots and shots on targets with five and two, respectively. The second half was relatively uneventful, as neither teams posed much of threat in terms of finding the back of the net. The Titans did an excellent job containing the Matador offense, which helped them cruise to 1-0 victory. With yet another shutout, Fullerton goalkeeper David Elias has now logged eight clean sheets on the season, which leads all Big West Conference teams. The Titans have now improved their overall record to 8-5-1 and their conference record to 3-1-1. CSUF will return to Titan Stadium this Saturday to kick off a threegame homestand with a match against UC Irvine at 7 p.m.

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The Titans are still on top of the Big West South Division and will have a three-game homestand to keep their momentum up. Fullerton will prepare for its next matchup Saturday against the UC Davis Anteaters.

Cross-country meets at Highlander Invite Titans head into the midpoint of the 2015 season at Riverside AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton cross-country team will head to UC Riverside this weekend to compete in the Highlander Invitational, a 6K run for the

men and a 5K course for the women. Nearly halfway through the season, the Titans have continually finished events in the middle of the pack as they have yet to win first place. So far, the men’s and women’s teams have placed second and fourth in the Mark Covert Classic; fourth and seventh in the Mustang Challenge; and sixth and fifth in the Rim Rock Classic.

Each meet has held an 8K course for the men and a 5K course for the women, except for the 6K women’s Rim Rock Classic. Junior Jose Penaloza has been the top runner for the men’s team, as he has been the first Titan to cross the finish line in every event in 2015. His best time came during the Rim Rock Classic with 25:12.6, but he earned his best overall position in

fourth place during the Mark Covert Classic. Senior Tim Reed has also performed well for the Titans, finishing right behind Penaloza in the last two meets with times of 26:04.82 in the Mustang Challenge and a significantly better 25:30.4 in the Rim Rock Classic. For the women’s team, senior Emily Taylor leads the way; her best event came during the Mark Covert

Classic, where she finished sixth and earned a respectable time of 18:39.93. Junior Sierra Ungerman has also done well for herself. She recorded her best time of 18:19.92 at the Mustang Challenge, finishing in 19th place and topping Taylor in overall placement. The Highlander Classic course is 85 percent flat, with hard-packed dirt and pre-competition watering to

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prevent dust, according to gohighlanders.com. Along with a few rolling hills, the course will provide stretches that run through shady orange groves and eucalyptus trees. The meet will take place Saturday at the UCR Agricultural Operations course, with the men’s race starting at 8 a.m. and the women’s race shortly thereafter at 8:30 a.m.

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Although they own the best overall record, the Titans will need to win both games on the road to build a lead in the Big West Conference.

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Titans will take on two Big West rivals on the road Women’s soccer only has 5 games left to move up in its division RYAN PORTER Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team will face UC Irvine and UC Riverside in a weekend of important Big West Conference matchups. The Titans are 10-2-1 this season and command a 2-1-0 Big West Conference record. After dropping their first conference game to Long Beach, the Titans answered back by shutting out UC Davis and Hawaii last weekend, tying with UC Riverside for the third spot in the Big West standings. UC Irvine is coming off a 2-0 loss to second-place Cal State Northridge. Although Fullerton’s only losses have come on the road, the Titans will look to improve

their 2.5 goals per game to outscore the Anteaters, who have 0.6 goals per game. The game against UC Riverside will be a key matchup for the Titans. Currently, the two teams are tied for third place with six points. They both trail Cal State Northridge, but a win for either team will inch them closer to first place with Long Beach State. Like the Titans, UC Riverside is also coming off two wins against Hawaii and UC Davis. Before facing the Titans on Sunday, the Highlanders play undefeated Long Beach on Friday. This matchup is a win-win for the Titans; either UCR loses, giving the Titans a chance to distance themselves in the ranks, or UCR wins, making first place Long Beach susceptible to get overtaken at the top. Senior forward Rebecca Wilson was named the Big West Women’s

Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. She recorded Fullerton’s first hat trick since 2012 during Fullerton’s game against Hawaii. This award marks the fourth Player of the Week award she has received in her career. She is now tied with Karen Bardsley and Kandace Wilson for the most Player of the Week awards in the women’s soccer program, according to Fullerton Athletics. Wilson is ranked third in the nation in points per game with 2.46. Additionally, she is the third Titan in history to have more than one season with more than 10 goals. Regardless of the matchups, Fullerton must be able to win games on the road in order to keep its Big West title hopes alive. The Titans will face UC Irvine on Friday at Anteater Stadium, then play the Highlanders on Sunday at the UC Riverside Soccer Stadium.

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