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On Wednesday, Cal State Fullerton Muslim Student Association (MSA) President Ahmad Maki spoke to the Daily Titan about how Islam should not be blamed for the San Bernardino shooting. “It’s (the shooters’) own personal agenda,” Maki said. “It shouldn’t be put on that person’s faith … The religion is about 1.8 billion peace-loving people.” The CSUF community has been very supportive of the MSA by reaching out and reassuring the association that the community is there, should it need anything, Maki said. “Today, even on our Facebook page, we had students reach out and say, ‘Hey, we understand and we are here for you,’” he said. Tolerance and religious freedom are among the greatest aspects of the United States, Maki said. “I think that’s what makes the country great.” “We’re part of this country, we love this country,” he said. “Everybody comes to this country because of the freedoms here.” While religious freedom is among the pillars of American society, Maki said that Islam is still misunderstood. SEE LEADER

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Officers from the Fullerton Police Department cordoned off a car parked at the CVS on the corner of State College Boulevard and Chapman Avenue. A woman drove the car to Fullerton after being shot in the arm.

Wounded woman drove herself to a store near CSUF RUDY CHINCHILLA VERONICA FELIPE Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton students were put on alert Wednesday after a shooting was reported at a CVS store located at the intersection of State College Boulevard and Chapman Avenue. Campus police quickly rescinded the alert after the Fullerton Police Department told them that the shooting actually took place in Buena Park.

The victim of the shooting, whom Fullerton police described as a Hispanic female in her early 30s, was shot in the arm before driving herself in a silver Chevy Malibu to the CVS store. From there, she was taken to UCI Medical Center. The shooting that occurred in Buena Park was the result of a possible altercation between the victim — whose name had not been released as of the time of publishing, pending an ongoing investigation — and the suspect. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic male in his late 30s and said he is the victim’s ex boyfriend, according to Sgt. Tim Kandler

of the Fullerton Police Department. The Buena Park Police Department headed the investigation, but the Buena Park officer at the scene declined to comment. Debbie Warren, who pulled into the CVS parking lot at the sight of police lights, said she saw the victim hunched over in the vehicle before she was transported to the hospital. “This can happen any time, anywhere, and I’m always looking, especially when I have grandkids with me. I’m always alert and watching what’s going on because I’m 60, I’ve lived my life,” Warren said. At CSUF, students were also on-edge after receiving

the text and e-mail alerts about the incident. “I never thought that I was at risk when I am at school, but that message kind of scared me,” said 20-year-old liberal studies major Justine Bahbah. “But I think the police do a good job at keeping us safe.” Students and staff at La Vista High School, Troy High School and Ivy Crest Montessori Private School were placed on lockdown around 2:15 p.m., but that lockdown was lifted later in the day. No contact with the suspect had been established at the time of this writing, said Buena Park Police Press Information Officer Cpl. Bret Carter.

The Student Center Governing Board’s Wednesday meeting dealt with an unexpected $330,000 cost increase for the Titan Student Union due to seismic code issues, forcing the campus to look to the CSU Chancellor’s office for funds. Parties involved in the development of the $20 million expansion discovered in late September that the TSU’s structural design was assigned the wrong seismic code, said Dave Edwards, Ed.D., executive director of Associated Students, Inc. (ASI). The coding requirements were open to the interpretation of contractors bidding on the TSU’s development. “There were different people who were supposed to be looking at it, whether they were on campus, in ASI or at the Board of Trustees level,” said Michael Badal, ASI president. “No one really caught that it had changed until we had already started the project and the designs were already done,” Badal said. The updated seismic code has resulted in additional costs for the project. SEE UPGRADE

Balloon twister floats to success Ambitious entrepreneur pursues passion JENNIE VU Daily Titan Children surround Hannah Daan, a kinesiology student at Cal State Fullerton, as she finalizes her balloon animal — a turtle. They call out for blue dragons with red wings, princess crowns, flowers and swords. As a talented balloon artist, Daan can craft anything from octopi and elephants to Cinderella and Spider-Man. She can create a balloon animal in under a minute, depending on how detailed the construction

is. She pumps air into the balloons, folds them into different shapes, blows up more balloons and then twists it all together. The 22-year-old is the CEO and founder of Balloomineers, which provides balloon animal services to parties and other events in the Orange County and Los Angeles areas. She divides her time between running the business and attending school full-time. Daan was born in the Philippines and came to the United States when she was 5 years old. Her parents sustained the family by working at a bakery for minimum wage. “We were really poor. I lived with 10 people,” Daan said. “It was so crowded in

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that apartment because we really couldn’t afford to move out or anything. My parents couldn’t find a really good job here.” Her parents eventually decided to go back to school to broaden their opportunities. Her father is now working as an operating engineer and her mother works at an insurance company. “From living with 10 people and sitting in a van with no seats to get to places, we’ve moved up,” Daan said. Her interest in business started in high school after her father had been diagnosed with cancer when she was younger. At one point, doctors told him that he only had five months left to live. SEE PARTY 4

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Hannah Daan, a kinesiology student at Cal State Fullerton, is a balloon artist who can craft anything from octopi and elephants to Cinderella and Spider-Man.

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“We’re building a safer, better building as a result of this decision, so that’s the upside of all of this, that the whole facility will be safer and better,” said Willem van der Pol, interim associate vice president for Facilities Management, at the meeting. “The downside is that there’s just not quite enough money in the budget and in the contingency to pay for it all,” he said. The expansion project was originally funded by student body and Titan Student Centers fees, the Daily Titan reported in September. The resulting cost is currently estimated at about $30,000 for the

architect’s redesign and about $300,000 for additional steel and concrete, Edwards said. The additional costs were not unusual for a construction project, he said. The estimates are subject to change, pending a negotiation with the Chancellor’s Office, architects, contractors and the campus, said Kristyn Grime, Student Center Governing Board chair. “We’re kind of just asking (the Chancellor’s Office) to see if there’s any way they could help us with the additional cost for the extra construction we’re going to have to do,” Badal said of a letter being drafted to the Chancellor. While the structural integrity of the expansion will

be increased, the aesthetic design will stay the same, Badal said. Construction will also continue as scheduled because the construction company changed its timeline to focus on areas that did not require redesigning. The project’s completion deadline is still set for spring 2017. “What we ultimately want is to have this building for the students, of course, and we want it to be at the lowest possible cost,” Badal said. The letter to the Chancellor’s Office is expected to be sent by next week, before winter break, van der Pol said. He expects to receive a response by mid-January. Kaleb Stewart contributed to this report.

Symposium challenges Black dad stereotypes Presentations showcase AfricanAmerican fatherhood MAHDEE GILL Daily Titan A symposium held Wednesday in Titan Student Union Pavilion A addressed the myth of African-American absentee fathers. “Finding Fathers: Confronting Stereotypes of Black Dads” gave students the opportunity to hear from peers who gave presentations inspired by literary works that they have studied in their African-American studies courses. RTVF senior Jade Love opened the symposium by dispelling stereotypes black fathers face. Students Willie Holmes and Keya Vance performed a one-act play that portrayed a conversation between two black men about fatherhood. The characters, Nathan and Frederick, debated the balance of providing funds for a family versus being emotionally present. After the act, a panel of African-American fathers spoke about their experiences, challenges and parenting methods. “I like everything about (fatherhood). Fortunately, or unfortunately, my son is a carbon copy of me,” said Otis Cliatt II, president of the Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. railroading company.

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Keynote speaker F. Douglas Brown read from his award-winning poetry anthology at the “Finding Fathers” symposium.

Cliatt served in the military for 27 years and has relocated 14 times in six years. Cliatt recently moved to Irvine. “I met with the chief of police of Irvine and gave him a picture of my son and asked him to call me first if you pick him up,” Cliatt said. The men on the panel also discussed how they explained racism to their children. “I tried to inform my children about the reality of the world without diminishing their hopes and expectations,” panelist Ronald Pierre said. At the end of the symposium, keynote speaker and poet F. Douglas Brown shared his poetry, which

drew from his experiences as a father. Brown, an English teacher at Loyola High School, won the 2013 Cave Canem Poetry Prize for his poetry anthology, “Zero to Three.” He read his threepart poem, “Body Stubborn,” which dealt with birth, difficulties in raising children and praise of his household. Brown has a 13-year-olddaughter who is biracial, and is working to help her understand the volatility and bias of life. “I think, as a parent, it’s important for me to build her up and to make her confident without any false notions of what society might throw at her,” Brown said.

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A Tustin man was arrested after chasing two people with a machete and barricading himself in his home Wednesday, according to the OC Register. Police and SWAT team officials evacuated nearby homes and closed streets near the man’s home. It is unclear if the suspect, Edward Petress, knew the people he was chasing. There were no reported injuries. No other details have been released. Petress may face charges of assault with a deadly weapon, disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. He also has prior felony convictions for second-degree burglary, theft with a prior conviction, receiving stolen property and misdemeanor drug convictions, according to court records.

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Robbery suspect arrested A robbery suspect was arrested Wednesday after a slow pursuit in Anaheim, where he refused to get out of his vehicle, according to the OC Register. The suspect may be among the three men who demanded two women’s purses Tuesday night near Disneyland, said Anaheim Police Sgt. Daron Wyatt. One of the men threatened one woman with a knife and punched her several times in the face before they sped off in a white pickup truck. A vehicle matching the white pickup description was spotted at around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, where a man got into the truck and refused to stop, which resulted in the pursuit. - BOBBIE URTEZ

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Workshop exposes misogyny in media Students learn about the influence of sexism in pop culture CONNIE LEE Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton students gained critical insight about misogyny in everyday life at a workshop hosted by the WoMen’s Center on Wednesday. The workshop’s speaker, Rosalina Camacho, coordinator of the WoMen’s Center, talked about sexism in the media and explained that popular culture shows how misogyny has become deep-seated in the media. One of her main examples was the rapper Eminem. Camacho said that he makes a big effort to not use the “N-word” in any of his lyrics but will get away with freely calling women “bi***es.”

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ROSALINA CAMACHO WoMen’s Center Coordinator “Why do we think that now it’s acceptable to use that word on television? Because nobody has spoken up,” Camacho said. Media not only affects on how women are spoken to, but also how they perceive their own bodies, she said. Camacho then showed the audience a few photos of women. The photos started with a woman with unshaved arm hair and lead up to a woman with makeup and “sexier” clothing, which was meant to show how society has a specific, expected look

for women. “Why does makeup only have to be for women? That’s sexist,” Camacho said. If a woman can use foundation to cover up something like acne, then it should be okay for a man to do it as well, she said. The average size woman’s pants size in the United States is around 10, contrary to what’s portrayed in popular culture, Camacho said. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the average waist size for American women aged 20 and up is 37.5 inches. “What they’re teaching us in the media is a size zero. Most of us are not zero. Maybe it was once, but not anymore, because our body changes and evolves,” Camacho said. Son Trinh, health science major, came in asking what misogyny was and left realizing how powerful the influence of sexism is in today’s culture. “It opened my mind,” Trinh said. “As a guy, I felt pretty bad that everything that I was doing was supporting the misogyny of the media and suppressing women.” This meeting, which was the last gender-related workshop of the semester, left some people visibly moved. Throughout the workshop, Camacho also showed clips from the 2008 documentary “Generation M: Misogyny in Media and Culture,” directed by anti-sexism activist Tom Keith, Ph.D. Students stand to benefit from watching the documentary because it shows how sexism is portrayed through the media, Camacho said. “When we see things that are negative toward women, we don’t just accept it, we start thinking critically about what we’re viewing.”

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WoMen’s Center Coordinator Rosalina Camacho talked about how popular media portrays negative stereotypes of women at a workshop in University Hall on Wednesday.

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Students watched clips from anti-sexism activist Tom Keith’s documentary “Generation M: Misogyny in Media and Culture” at a workshop hosted by the Cal State Fullerton WoMen’s Center.

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“I think out of all the religions, Islam is the most misunderstood,” he said, adding that the MSA hosts events almost weekly to address the misconceptions of the faith.

“I think that by reaching out, we’re building more tolerance,” Maki said. Although there are people of many different faiths in the world, “at the end of the day, we’re all humans. We have to help each other out,”

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Maki said. Muslims United for San Bernardino, an online fundraiser that launched Dec. 3 to help the shooting victims’ families, has raised $165,542 with the help of 1,366 people as of Wednesday night.

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Daan’s interest in business began in high school. There, she started selling wontons to friends in order to pay for prom and other high school activities.

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Daan learned how to make balloon figures through her former job at a balloon-twisting company in the Fullerton area. Once that company shut down, she decided to start her own business.

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“He told me, ‘I’m not going to be here for you anymore to take care of you,’” Daan said. “Throughout that whole time, he would tell me, ‘You need to focus on your studies. You need to know what to do with your life.’” Today, her father is cancer-free, but the words stuck with her. In order to pay for prom and other high school activities, Daan improvised. One day, she brought cheese wontons to school and offered them to her friends. They loved the snacks so much that they encouraged Daan to sell them at school. The next day, she sold wontons for $3 a bag and $5 for two bags. “That little business made me fall in love with business,” Daan said. “I became wellknown for those wontons.” Her friends and family still remember Daan’s small wonton business. “Ever since she was in high school, she naturally knew how to have a successful business and created a good job for herself selling homemade wontons and other baked goods,” said Daan’s sister via email. “It was really impressive for a high school student.” Balloomineers began after Daan worked for a balloon-twisting company in the Fullerton area for a year. The owner of the company shut it down after finishing school, but Daan took it as an opportunity to start her own business in January 2015. She charges $100 per hour, for supplies, labor and transportation. Daan learned how to make balloon animals at her former job, tutorial videos and

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Daan is the founder of Balloomineers, which started in January 2015 and provides balloon animal services to parties and other events in the Orange County and Los Angeles areas. She charges $100 per hour, for supplies, labor and transportation. She has partnered with Amanda’s Princess Parties as a way to expand her services.

by attending “balloon jams” where balloon twisters meet up and share their knowledge. Now, she’s built a business around her acquired skills. She is planning to expand her business by hiring more employees and partnering with other party entertainers, like she has with Amanda’s Princess Parties, which provides princess performances for events. Daan’s friend, Jill Anne

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Joson, 23, said via email that Daan’s business is “independent, fun and colorful — so like Hannah.” Daan has friends and family who support her business endeavors and serve as some of her best customers. “She was very easy to work with,” said Michelle Mendoza, Daan’s friend, via email. “She’s an independent woman. Overall, Hannah is a smart woman who’s

confident enough to make quick decisions that encompasses the perfect quality of a leader.” Mendoza’s sister is seeking to hire Daan again for her son’s next birthday party. “She’s a very business-minded person and it’s good to have some experience with managing her own business,” said Daniel Mendoza, 23,

Daan’s boyfriend. “I would definitely hire her.” After graduation, Daan would like to pursue a career in physical therapy, since she is interested in the business aspect of it. However, she has a backup plan in case things don’t follow through. “If that does not happen, I’m going to drop this and I’m going to go to culinary school or do some kind of

business event management,” Daan said. She is particularly proud of the way her parents see her developing business. “My parents raised me to believe that in order to be successful in life, I need to learn how to do things on my own,” Daan said. “The fact that I’m an entrepreneur and that I do my own business, they’re really proud of that.”

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Night lights offer holiday cheer Student basks in festivities at Thoroughbred Street

The only negative aspect about events like these is that they cause a lot of traffic. But we parked a few blocks from Thoroughbred and decided to walk the extra distance. LIZETH LUEVANO Once we reached the holDaily Titan iday lights, the atmosphere quickly changed from a quiet I love everything that has December night to one filled to do with Christmas. For with Christmas cheer. I was as long as I can remember, I in awe of the displays of these have eagerly awaited this time houses because it shows how of year when I can finally get much the residents enjoy not into the holiday spirit by lis- only the holiday season, but tening to Christmas music, also putting on a show for the decorating a tree and enjoy- visitors this event attracts. ing activities like ice skating One house had elf cutouts in downtown Los Angeles. and another set up a bench Christmas has always been where people could pose for a my favorite holiday. photo. Visitors, including myUnfortunately, it’s been re- self, really appreciate these ally hard to get into the spir- interactive displays because it while in college with the they add to the experience. end of the fall semester alSome residents sold hot ways landing too close to chocolate and churros, which Christmas. I unfortunately didn’t try, This year, I really wanted but I was glad that they were to make an effort to enjoy at options. least a few holiday festivities. While the displays were Besides some decorating, I nice to look at, none of them also got to enjoy the holiday were set up to music and I lights on Thoroughbred Street kept hoping to hear some holin Rancho Cucamonga. iday tunes. In high school, my friends I think what makes holiday and I began visiting Candy lights in neighborhoods like Cane Lane in the Sleepy Hol- Sleepy Hollow and streets low area of Torrance. During like Thoroughbred is that it the holiday season, resi- brings together a group of dents transform their streets people who are excited about by decorating their homes the season. beautifully. My favorite thing about Some houses have a specif- Christmas is the time leading ic theme, like “Winter Won- up to it. I love the lights, movderland,” and one house even ies and the unity it seems to had a lit-up ferris wheel. I try bring among my friends and to go each December, but I’ve family. The holiday lights remissed it for a couple of years minded me of that. because I was so focused on Even though I’m currentschool and work. ly in the midst of finals, it’s This past Saturday, my important to me that I’m also boyfriend introduced me able to make time to celeCMLaw15 Ads_Fowler15Admissions Undergra ad 10_5X10 11/12/15 to something similar near brate and enjoy these festivihis hometown. ties with my favorite people.

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Trump’s rhetoric is un-American Candidate’s anti-Islam comments make him part of the problem GABE ESPIRITU Daily Titan Republican presidential front-runner Donald J. Trump is an ignoramus. His latest ingenious plan is a call for “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on,” according to a campaign press release. Trump’s statement came the day after President Barack Obama addressed the nation regarding the San Bernardino shootings, ensuring that Americans know that the nation is in a war against ISIS, a radical group full of “thugs and killers” that “does not speak for Islam,” the president said. “We cannot turn against one another by letting this fight be defined as a war between America and Islam,” Obama said. However, Trump, who in September declared that he “(loves) the Muslims,” made sure to immediately contradict Obama’s ideologies through his plan to ban not only Muslim foreigners from immigrating into the country, but also Muslims visiting the nation as tourists, according to CNN.

To make matters worse, Trump is backed by his closed-minded supporters who swoon at the sound of his every word. However, the biggest issue that can’t be identified is how a nation built on outlining the importance of its citizens’ freedoms, including the freedom of religion, can suddenly turn a blind eye to inclusivity and, instead, have its sights set on divisiveness. Government officials and other presidential candidates alike vocalized their disapproval to Trump’s statement. Ben Rhodes, Obama’s deputy national security adviser, appeared on CNN’s ‘The Situation Room’ and deemed Trump’s idea “totally contrary to our values as Americans.” Along with the condemnations of Trump came a classification of the candidate as a demagogue: one who plays to the fears and prejudices of his audience rather than its sense of rationale. “Demagogues throughout our history have attempted to divide us based on race, gender, sexual orientation or country of origin. Now, Trump and others want us to hate all Muslims,” said presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in a statement, according to CNN. “The United States is a great nation when we stand together. We are a weak nation when we allow racism and

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In a campaign press release, presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a complete temporary stop to all Muslims immigrating to the United States. The Republican front-runner has been heavily criticized for these remarks and has been labeled a demagogue.

xenophobia to divide us.” Trump is grasping at straws, trying to fabricate solutions to problems he knows nothing about. Even fellow GOP politicians are baffled by Trump’s claims. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said in a tweet, “Donald Trump is unhinged. His

‘policy’ proposals are not serious.” Not all were so eloquent in voicing out their opinions. Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter bluntly responded, “He’s an a**hole,” when asked about Trump. “How can I take seriously any foreign policy

idea from someone like him? I mean, it’s impossible. He has no idea what he’s talking about,” Nutter said. Donald Trump is the instigator of the problems that America faces. With every careless decision and ignorant word that he speaks, his mouth opens

wider to accommodate the foot shoving down even deeper. The real terror found in our nation is the non-inclusive speech and actions of divisiveness and hatred spread by Trump. As a result of his irrationality, he has become the enemy that he so desperately seeks to destroy.

City’s assault weapons ban should remain Highland Park does not need assault weapons for safety BRENT CABATAN Daily Titan The whole nation seems to be on edge after the recent mass shooting in San Bernadino, but that didn’t stop the Supreme Court from denying a possible review on a law that bans assault rifles in Illinois. The motion to lift the ban, which was initially brought to the table by the city of Highland Park, Illinois, is unnecessary. Citizens are feeling unsafe, and gun rights advocates are claiming that owning automatic weapons for self-defense is reasonable and well within their constitutional rights. This ban prevents citizens from owning AR-15s and AK-47s. Similar laws are enforced in seven other states: Maryland, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Two Supreme Court Justices, Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia, said that the Courts should re-evaluate the ban, simply because it violates the basis of the Second Amendment.

“They criticized the lower court decisions that have allowed jurisdictions to impose what Thomas called categorical bans on firearms that millions of Americans commonly own for lawful purposes,” according to the Washington Post. The lower courts for some states may have placed “categorical bans” on certain types of weapons, but citizens of those states are still allowed to own guns that are not semi-automatic weapons. Pistols and shotguns are more than enough to protect a person and his or her family. Claiming to need an automatic weapon in order to feel safe is farfetched, and the everyday citizen doesn’t need to own such firepower. Everyone’s judgment of a stressful situation is different, and how one handles an active-shooter situation is unpredictable. This is another one of the main reasons why bystanders shouldn’t be thinking about high-powered weapons for protection. Handguns provide perfectly adequate protection for everyday citizens. One example is the case of an Uber driver in Chicago who was armed with a legally concealed handgun and stopped a possible mass shooting by firing six shots at 22-yearold Everardo Custodio,

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who had begun firing into a crowd, according to Business Insider. It’s understandable that people are scared because of threats from ISIS and

mentally unstable people committing mass shootings, but lifting a ban on semi-automatic weapons, which has been in place for quite some time now, insinuates that the

government thinks everyone should own these weapons for protection. Lifting the ban could be just as dangerous. A gun is not an asset in the hands of

an inaccurate shooter, or an untrained civilian for that matter, who might misread a situation because he or she is not trained to act under pressure.

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Titans slayed by the Toreros

Women’s basketball falls to San Diego, lose eighth straight AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team’s struggles continued as it fell 53-44 against the University of San Diego Toreros on Wednesday. After losing their last seven games, the Titans went into Wednesday night’s game with an overall record of 2-7. CSUF failed to get back on track in its match against the 7-2 Toreros. Returning from a winless road trip to Montana, where they lost two games by double-digit margins, the Titans came back to Titan Gym to host the Toreros. It was a low-scoring affair for both sides, but it was evident that San Diego got the best of Fullerton in nearly all aspects of the game. Shortly after tipoff, San Diego implemented its fast-tempo style of play by jumping out to a quick 9-0 lead. The Toreros’ defense was suffocating the Titans’ offense, keeping CSUF scoreless until halfway through the quarter. The Toreros’ relentlessness on the glass made it difficult for the Titans to effectively transition, denying chances for fast break points. The Titans gave up 8 offensive rebounds to San Diego, allowing the visitors more opportunities for

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The Titans had another disappointing night when they lost to the San Diego Toreros. CSUF fell behind quickly, starting out the game by giving up nine straight points to the visitors.

second chance points as the first quarter came to a close with the Toreros leading 19-9. The second quarter was more of the same with the Toreros maintaining their double-digit lead. With San Diego clogging the paint, Fullerton had trouble penetrating the opposing defense, forcing them to take highly contested shots at the end of the shot clock. As

the Titans showed no sign of life, the Toreros easily cruised to 30-19 lead going into halftime. The Titans seemed rejuvenated coming out of the locker room, scoring six unanswered points to cut the San Diego lead down to five. However, that run was shortlived as the Toreros responded by extending their lead to as much as 13. Fortunately for the Titans, they managed to finish the

quarter only down by eight with freshman forward Michelle Berry converting Fullerton’s final three field goals. The fourth quarter proved to be interesting down the stretch, with the Titans cutting the lead down to six to make the score 44-38. In the final moments, the San Diego defense switched to a full-court press, throwing off the Titans’ rhythm, completely thwarting any chance

for a Fullerton comeback. The Titans would eventually fall to the Toreros 5344, extending their losing streak to eight games. As a team, Fullerton shot 34 percent from the field, which turned out to be better than San Diego’s 33 percent from the field. Head Coach Daron Park was displeased with his team’s effort on Wednesday night, saying that the team has to play with more

urgency, especially in their current form. “We don’t hurt bad enough when we lose,” Park said. “We put it behind us too quick and we don’t come back with that bad taste in our mouths.” The Titans will remain home for another attempt to get over their losing habits. CSUF will face off against the Eastern Washington University Eagles on Sunday at the Titan Gym.

Ice Hockey looks to turn its season around Titans will return to the rink against Chapman Univeristy ALAN BERNAL Daily Titan The Titan Ice Hockey team returns from a three week hiatus in the American Collegiate Hockey Association to take on the Chapman University Panthers on Saturday. CSUF should look forward to getting back on the ice and trying to revitalize its waning season. Games have not been going well for the Titans as they boast a 5-11-0 record. The Orange County team recently showed signs of life, splitting its last four games before entering from its elongated break. If Fullerton is looking to make a resurgence in the 20152016 season, it’ll start with forward Matt Han who has been leading the stampede,

recording 13 points. Although CSUF forward Eric Perusse hasn’t had much time in the rink, he has produced six goals and seven assists in only 12 games this season. In their loss against Cal State Northridge, the Titans demonstrated the capability of competing with a fastpaced offense, scoring a goal late in the third period to close the gap at 3-2. In that game, the Matador defense held off the Titans’ late push, but Fullerton could not stay out of the penalty box, accumulating 25 minutes from 11 infractions. The Titans will look to capitalize off of a downed Panther squad that has lost four of its last five games and has been outscored 24-15 in that stretch. However, the Fullerton blueline will have a tough time containing the high-scoring pair of Panther center Tyler Kring and left winger Heikki Veharanta,

who log in a staggering 52 points combined in 12 games, according to Pointstreak stat tracking. The Panthers have two players with double-digit goals as Veharanta leads the way with 14, closely followed by forward Ramin Taheri, who has 11. With one goal shy of 10, Kring leads the team in both total points (27) and assists (18). The game seems like it could come down to the goalie matchups. Panthers’ netminder David Norick is 5-8-0 on the season with a .825 save percentage compared to Titans goalie Jesse Sczublewski, who has a 5-11-0 record and .880 save percentage. In their last games of 2015, the Titans are going to try to start an upward trend for their offense to stabilize what has been a disappointing season. The Titans will face off against the Chapman Panthers on Saturday at 9:40 p.m. at KHS Ice Arena.

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After coming back from a long break, Titan Ice Hockey will try to finish off 2015 with a win over the Chapman University Panthers.

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