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CSUF commemorates alumna Tin Thanh Nguyen

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Tin Thanh Nguyen graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2010.

A vigil was held in the quad on Thursday to commemorate Tin Thanh Nguyen and the 13 other victims of the San Bernardino shooting.

Health Science graduate laid to rest on Saturday

teacher, Nguyen’ and it just broke my heart, and I just wept.” Nguyen graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in health science. Chandler was one of Nguyen’s professors and advisers during Nguyen’s time at CSUF. It was during Nguyen’s Health Science 220 class that Nguyen discovered she wanted to be an environmental health

VERONICA FELIPE Daily Titan Funeral services were held Saturday for three of the 14 victims of the San Bernardino shooting. Tin

Thanh Nguyen, a CSUF alumna, was one of the victims laid to rest. “At the end of the semester, I take a class photo with all of my students,” Cal State Fullerton health science professor Laura Chandler said. “I immediately went to my class photo album and searched. I have them sign around the photo, and she wrote ‘Thanks for being a great

specialist, said Chandler. “She was extremely excited when we met for advising that she had an idea and a path and ready to move forward,” Chandler said. “She was very intrigued and captivated by environmental health.” In spring 2010, Nguyen completed an academic internship with the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), according to

a CSUF statement. She was the first EHS intern to pass the Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification exam. “She was a very sweet, kind of quiet gal, but a great student, always worked to the best of her ability, which is so sad because she had so much potential,” Chandler said. SEE ALUMNA

Children’s Center stretches budget Increased demand forces parents onto waitlist JESSICA BUTALLA DAVID LEOS Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton Children’s Center has been forced to place parents on a waitlist because the service does not have enough staff members available for child care. “The waitlist is unfortunate, but common in children’s centers across the CSU because child care is a huge need,” said Associated Students, Inc. Executive Director Dave Edwards. The center, founded in 1971, received $679,661 from ASI. this year. Aside from ASI’s budget, the center receives funds from several contracts and grants. Its total budget is roughly $1.9 million a year. Although ASI budgets a

large amount to the center, contributions from individuals and grants also help the program, said ASI President Michael Badal. “The need (of the Children’s Center) comes from the changing demographics of college students,” said Hang Nguyen, ASI Children’s Center interim director. “You are no longer getting what are so-called true freshmen, the 18-year-old that comes in from high school.” The center’s goal is to help student parents who would otherwise have difficulty attending class because they don’t have anyone to watch their children, she said. 82 percent of the $1.9 million budget the Children’s Center received this year is allocated to staff salaries, while 18 percent goes to operations. “We try to keep operational costs a minimum. We are a nonprofit agency,” Nguyen said. Expanding the Children’s Center is a budget issue and is the responsibility of the CSU

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The Cal State Fullerton Children’s Center gets over 35 percent of its funding from student fees collected by Associated Students, Inc.

Board of Directors, Edwards said. It is more challenging to fund the Children’s Center compared to other services

because it is one of the more expensive CSUF operations and serves relatively fewer students, he said. The center has strict

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staff-to-child ratio that mandates no more than eight children per adult. SEE CENTER

As herds of students stampede the Cal State Fullerton campus between classes with music blasting in their ears, they often pass through without stopping to see what’s going on in their environment, but Community Service Officer (CSO) Supervisor Jonathan Figueroa is trained to not miss a thing. “We serve as the eyes and ears for the police department and officers,” Figueroa said. The 22-year-old knows this campus like the back of his hand. Figueroa and other CSOs do a lot for the student body. Providing late-night safety escorts for students until 1 a.m., unlocking the campus early on the weekends, and constant patrolling are just a few tasks CSOs perform seven days a week. Although Figueroa was born in La Habra, he grew up in Palm Springs after his family moved because of his father’s job with Guerrero, a tortilla company. Now his father is his own boss, working as an independent distributor of tortillas to restaurants. Figueroa’s parents wanted their four children to have bright futures, which is why he takes on so much at CSUF, a school that was not his first choice. However, after attending CSUF, he says “Fullerton was where (he) knew (his) heart was at.” “It was always both of their dreams to see us go on and further succeed ourselves. I’m one of four and we’ve all been to college,” Figueroa said. Figueroa takes on much more than school and work. He is a part of the Criminal Justice Student Association, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), and he volunteered at the local Boys & Girls Club for two years. Figueroa carries a full load of classes. Majoring in criminal justice with a minor in human communications, he felt the minor would compliment his major. Figueroa started his career at CSUF working in the Gastronome, cooking, cleaning and serving food while living in the dorms. SEE OFFICER

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Campus holds vigil for San Bernardino victims

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Mohammad Gosla, a management and psychology major, was one of the students at the vigil held Thursday in remembrance of the victims of the San Bernardino shooting.

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“When we speak about quality early care, the lower the ratio, the better care,” Nguyen said. Center fees have two hourly rates for students and nonstudents, such as faculty and staff. Student rates range from $4.75 to $7.50, depending on age of child, while nonstudent rates range from $6.75 to $10.75. The student rates are on a sliding scale based on income levels, Nguyen said. Around 80 percent of people who use the center are students, while the other 20 percent are

composed of nonstudents. The center is headed by a director, assistant director and program coordinator. Other positions include master and lead teachers, as well as fellowship lead teachers who assist the 150 children who are currently enrolled. The center is mostly staffed by CSUF graduates who either have master’s teaching degrees or undergraduate degrees with childcare credentials, Nguyen said. The center offers infant care, a service other care centers typically don’t offer. Infant care is very important in

the United States, especially because the maternity and paternity privileges are not the same as in other countries, Nguyen said. The newborn to 3-year-old age groups are the most impacted. With no plans of further expansion in place, Nguyen said that stretching the budget to serve CSUF’s population is something the center strives for. “(Student) fees are going to a very needed service and impactful service,” Nguyen said. “Parents here graduate and they graduate at very high rates.”

DTBRIEFS Twins kidnapped by mother Shahrzad Talieh, an Orange County resident, was arrested Saturday for abducting her 8-year-old twins from the legal custody of their father, according to the OC Register. Talieh also took the twins’ passports from the father’s house so she could fly them out of the country. After failing to get plane tickets out of LAX to Denmark, she took the children to a friend’s house in Canoga Park where she was tracked down by the police. According to the Irvine police, Talieh has deteriorating mental health and had possible substance abuse problems. The twins were returned to their father after her arrest. - JASON ROCHLIN

Attacks on mosques hits record There have been 63 attacks on mosques so far in 2015 in the United States, triple the number from last year, according to CNN. November saw the most incidents, with 17 recorded in the aftermath of the Nov. 13 Paris attacks. These numbers are compiled by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which has released data on assaults on mosques since 2009. Attacks on mosques and Islamic centers are divided into four categories: damage, destruction and vandalism; harassment and slurs; intimidation and threats; and bias through local zoning ordinances. Because of anti-Islamic sentiment, attackers have been targeting Muslim-Americans who have nothing to do with terrorist incidents, the - SULE RECINOS

Saudi women get voting rights The first female municipal councillors have been elected in Saudi Arabia after a ban on women taking part in elections was lifted, according to the BBC. The state-run Saudi Press Agency said that at least four women were elected. Other estimates put the number somewhere between nine and 17. There were 2,100 seats contested in the elections. Only 978 women had registered to run, next to a total of 5,938 men, but female candidates were prohibited from directly addressing male voters while on their campaigns. This was the third election held in Saudi Arabia in the last 50 years. - KALEB STEWART

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Campus expands Title IX services and staff MICAH AUGIMERI-LEE ERICA BUESA Daily Titan Schools in the Cal State University system have been mandated to take action by expanding sexual assault awareness and prevention programs and increasing staff training on reporting and documenting assaults. Cal State Fullerton is looking to hire two investigators to conduct sensitive and confidential investigations for sexual assaults on campus, said Title IX Director Mary Becerra in an email. The deadline for the original job posting was Dec. 10, but has been extended to

Jan. 7. CSUF is seeking an individual with at least one to two years experience as a Title IX investigator. Title IX, a federal law prohibiting sexual discrimination in federally-funded institutions, requires that schools like CSUF ensure that their campuses have established procedures for handling cases of sexual assault. According to the annual Jeanne Clery Report, a federally mandated report of on-campus crime data, there were five sexual assaults reported from CSUF in 2014. Sexual assault and rape are among the most underreported crimes, said Alyssa Avila, victim advocate at CSUF. Many psychological factors come into play that influence this lack of reporting. Many survivors of

sexual crimes often blame themselves, Avila said, which can be attributed to “rape culture” in our society. This can lead to under-reporting. Often, the perpetrator of the crimes is someone trusted by the victim, which

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also fear that reporting will “out” them to their social circles when they don’t wish for their sexual orientation or gender identity to be exposed at that time, Avila said. “All of those really play into why people may not decide to report these crimes

I’m basically there for whoever is sitting in the room with me. I just listen and believe, provide options and support whatever decision that person decides to move forward with. ALYSA AVILA CSUF Victim Advocate

causes hesitation in reporting because of embarrassment and fear of retaliation, especially if the offender knows where the victim works, goes to school and lives. Victims who are part of the LGBT community may

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and it also determines whether or not they try to find confidential help too,” Avila said. CSUF hired Avila as a full-time confidential victim advocate in summer 2015 per CSU executive order 1095, which states that

“The Advocate should be a full-time Employee of the University or a recognized University auxiliary, whose primary responsibility is rendering advice and assistance to victims of sexual misconduct.” These services are not limited to students, but are also available to staff and faculty members. “I’m basically there for whoever is sitting in the room with me.” she said. “I just listen and believe, provide options and support whatever decision that person decides to move forward with.” The campus also implemented a mandatory sexual assault orientation for all incoming students before the fall 2015 semester. The training will be implemented yearly starting late spring 2016, Becerra said. CSUF offers a

self-defense program known as Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.). The program teaches defense techniques and methods that are meant to fend off any attacker. Training sessions, which cost $25 per person, are held two to three times per year with approximately 25 participants in each class. “It’s a priority,” said University Police Capt. John Brockie, who started the program in the 2000 to 2001 school year. “I can’t think of a time where we didn’t have a class because of funds.” University Police owns the equipment needed to run the course, Brockie said, which means the cost of running the class each semester is also relatively low. Currently, CSUF only makes R.A.D. training available to women.

Disability services overbooked Students and staff are frustrated at the lack of facilities MONSE RODRIGUEZ for the Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s Disability Support Services (DSS) is looking to relocate or expand its offices to accommodate about 1,500 students weekly, said Interim Director Tom Thompson. The needs of DSS increased 10 percent from last year and Thompson predicts that this need will keep growing. “Our office is really small,” said Laura Luna,

one of the two learning disability mental health specialists. DSS is getting to the point where it does not have enough space to take in all the students that need accommodations for exams, she said. DSS staff proctor 70 to 100 weekly exams in eight rooms throughout the semester, Thompson said. This fall, however, DSS expects to accommodate 790 exams during finals week. “I call it hell week,” said David Guzman, test proctoring program coordinator for DSS. Guzman has been preparing for finals week all year, reserving seven additional rooms in the library and Career Center. Some of

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the rooms were reserved a year in advance. During finals, students are brought in to find the extended time to complete their exams. The staff also makes sure that all materials are directed to the correct building, rooms and time of exam, Thompson said. Providing testing accommodations is the top service DSS gives students, followed by note taking and lecture recording, Luna said. Psychology major Nadim Fahel, a senior who transferred to CSUF in 2014, took his finals at a different location each semester. Fahel said he appreciates the help DSS provides,

but finals week “is pretty stressful.” RTVF junior Serena Miller, who is legally blind, said that, for her, it is not just finals week that is being affected by DSS overbooking. Transcribing her textbook to braille is sometimes prolonged because of the small staff, which forces Miller to ask their professors for an extension for homework assignments. There are four counselors at DSS, two of whom are part-time, which leaves about 400 students per counselor. Although not all students receive one-onone counseling, student assistants are added to help in accommodations especially during finals week.

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Time for Coldplay to take a much-needed break Coldplay’s new album proves the foursome is lacking vision VIVIAN CHOW Daily Titan With the release of its seventh studio album, “A Head Full Of Dreams,” Coldplay has proven it’s run a bit long in the tooth. Since the band’s debut EP “Parachutes” back in 2000, the English foursome has ascended the charts and climbed its way to superstardom. Coldplay’s signature brand of moody, emotional soft-rock has garnered millions of fans over its 20 years together as a musical act. After a cryptic BBC1 Radio interview where lead singer Chris Martin suggested the

new record could be Coldplay’s last hurrah, fans and critics alike were eager to see what the quartet would churn out as its coda. But with this latest addition to the band’s discography, it might be a good idea for Coldplay to embrace those rumors. The vibrant cover art promises a rollicking good time, with plenty of nonchalantly-placed toucans, rainbows and hot air balloons. This is in stark contrast to 2014’s “Ghost Stories,” the quiet, melancholy recollection of Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s very public “conscious uncoupling.” The album proved to be a short collection of pensive balladry that saw Coldplay travel back to its roots, albeit a bit too deep into the sea of moodiness

for fans’ tastes. “A Head Full of Dreams” can be more accurately described as a retort to “Ghost Stories” or a second chapter to an unfinished album. It also plays off the new pop-driven sound of 2011’s arguably lackluster “Mylo Xyloto.” “Ghost Stories” and “A Head Full Of Dreams” boast a paltry nine and 11 tracks, respectively. Coming from a band that’s used to releasing longer records filled with plenty of lyrical poetry, the new harmony, beats-driven album seems hollow-thin at best. The album starts off with upbeat title track “A Head Full Of Dreams,” a strong indication of the album’s overall theme. Filled with sunny, anthem-ready beats, this track oozes pure optimism, complete with multiple refrains of “oohs” and “ahhs,” perfectly crafted so audiences can’t resist singing along. But empty optimism is all the track, and the album really embodies. The lead single “Adventure of a Lifetime” proves to be the

catchiest of the saccharine bunch, if only thanks to guitarist Jonny Buckland’s infectious riff. It’s clear Martin has hit a new, exciting chapter of divorcée life. Although relationship gossip is usually unimportant, in Coldplay’s case it’s quite pertinent in understanding the bizarre, disjointed efforts the band has been releasing as of late. As the lead songwriter, Martin has taken listeners through a brooding spectrum of emotions, where even pure happiness is a bittersweet pill to swallow, calling for introspection. But in “A Head Full Of Dreams,” any relic of what Coldplay has built its sound upon for the past 20 years has been thrown out the window in favor of the rose-tinted, puppy-love bubble Martin is now living in. “Amazing Day” reiterates the idea in case listeners need a reminder, repeated four times in the last two refrains. It’s not to say optimism or uplifting music is an

unwelcome thing, far from it. It’s nice to know Martin is moving on, content with life and living with vivacity. But it’s hard not to regard “Ghost Stories” and “A Head Full Of Dreams” as a cathartic emotional diary for Martin, and Martin only. It seems he’s mistaken both the heartache over his past relationship and the infatuation of his new one as inspiration for album-worthy music. But all is not lost. There are a few standout tracks such as the poetic “Everglow,” where Martin wrangles with letting go of his marriage. To show the amicability of their current relationship, Martin even invites Paltrow to provide backing vocals on the track. The album also features some interesting guests, including Beyoncé on the humdrum, R&B-infused “Hymn For The Weekend,” rising popstar Tove Lo on “Fun” and Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher on guitar in “Up&Up.” The most bizarre guest star

is none other than president Barack Obama, whose rendition of “Amazing Grace” is sampled on the short interlude, “Kaleidoscope.” Martin also samples Beyoncé and JayZ’s daughter, Blue Ivy, and his own two children, Moses and Apple, on background vocals throughout the album. The muse of the album, Martin’s new love, Annabelle Wallis, lends backing vocals as well. Surely this album has been a great project for Martin’s friends and family to bond over. It’s unfortunate that this public display of kumbaya does not mean producing great music. It’s probably not lost on Coldplay that a break from producing and consistent touring can take its toll. The band owes it to itself and their fans to take a breather if it means recalibrating their musical focus and coming back even stronger. As the adage goes, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Regrettably, this couldn’t be more true for Coldplay.

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Nguyen was one of the rare graduates who entered a career matching her degree. After graduating, she earned a job with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health as a food inspector. The 31-year-old Nguyen was part of a food inspection team so diverse that one colleague called them “a little United Nations,” according to the Associated Press. Nguyen and her mother fled Vietnam when she was 8 years old and settled in Santa Ana. She graduated from Valley High School in Santa Ana before attending CSUF. Nguyen’s family and friends remember Nguyen as an “incredible person with a contagious smile” and “a heart bigger than the sun,” according to a GoFundMe page used to help her family with funeral costs. “I am overwhelmed. In these hours of darkness, it is unfathomable for my mother, San and me to think of a tomorrow without Tin, let alone the realities of daily life and postmortem arrangements,” Nguyen’s brother, Trung Do, said in regard to the over $55,000 donated to the family. “My sister was a family person and, in her

death, she’s gained a huge loving one in you. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and donations to our family and other families affected by this horrific tragedy.” Nguyen’s funeral was held Saturday morning at St. Bar-

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LAURA CHANDLER Health Science Professor bara Catholic Church in Santa Ana, the same church in which she had planned to marry her longtime boyfriend, Haisan Trinh, 32, according to the OC Register. The CSUF community also memorialized Nguyen in a candlelight vigil held for all 14 San Bernardino shooting victims Thursday night. 14 candles were lit, representing each of the Dec. 2 victims, and those in attendance were asked to write down their thoughts and wishes for the victims and their families on cards.

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Writer gains precious memories Student reflects on semester-long journey of new experiences LIZETH LUEVANO Daily Titan What makes life great is being able to share stories that come from experiences we have. Those experiences can range from adrenaline-filled adventures to enjoying a brisk walk with people you care about. When I got the idea for this column earlier in the semester, I was stressed out, tired and looking for new things to try. In a way, part of me hoped that one day of fun new adventures each week would help relieve stress. That wasn’t the case. In actuality, my adventures sometimes brought on some stressful moments. In one case, I scrambled to look for parking in Laguna Beach as I drove up and down its steep hills and raced against the small amount of free time I had. Another case came from a moment of panic when I saw smoke coming from my car after hiking at Sturtevant Falls and feared that I was stuck in Sierra Madre. While visiting new places didn’t make being a full-time student or getting home from one job at midnight and working another at 4 a.m. any easier, it did allow me to focus on what I truly enjoy. It gave me a reason to get out of bed on Saturdays so that I was able to experience new places

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Lizeth Luevano, a senior at Cal State Fullerton, has written a weekly column throughout this semester. Each week, she’s learned something new about herself, her family and the places she’s visited.

and have those stories to tell later. In retrospect, if I didn’t have the weekly duty of writing a column, I would have thought it was okay to stay in all day on Saturdays. In the end, I would have felt guilty for allowing myself to do that all semester. Even though after a busy week I sometimes just wanted to curl up in bed with a cup of coffee and binge watch shows on Netflix, I am so grateful that I didn’t. I visited places nearby that I had wanted to go to for years. I finally saw what the Anaheim Packing House had to offer and ate a tasty, sweet crêpe.

I was also able to spend quality time with people in my life, something I wouldn’t have gained if I eye-guzzled Netflix every Saturday. During a hike with my brothers, I was able to catch up on what was going on in their lives. I have always been close to my younger brothers and, as we all grow up, it becomes harder to find time to spend together. I learned that waking up early is worth it if it means I will get to bond with my brothers. I’m also lucky enough that my boyfriend was willing to accompany me in these adventures, even if it

involved hiking in the rain. We were able to share these moments and stories. We can now talk about and reflect on the places we’ve visited during this time. Each week I learned something new about myself, about the people around me or about the places I went. Sometimes these lessons happened while I was sitting by the beach, and sometimes they happened in the quiet moments in between conversations. Although this journey didn’t end my stress, it did provide me with new insights each week and stories that I will be able to share years from now.

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Angels Take Flight As every major city in America evacuates, Los Angeles, a city that thrives in business com-merce is a ghost town.

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TERROR ATTACK TIMELINE 8:45 a.m. EDT

American Airlines Flight 11 plunges into the north World Trade Center tower. A second plane, United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into the south WTC tower 18 minutes later. 9:30 a.m. EDT

President George W. Bush, speaking in Florida, said the Bush country has suffered an “apparent terrorist 9:40 a.m. EDT

The Federal Aviation Association halts all U.S. flight operations for the first time in history. 9:43 a.m. EDT

American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the defense part of the Pentagon. White House begins evacuating immediately.

Robyn Harney and Brittany L’Hommedieu express emotion as they watch developments unfold on television sets in the Titan Student Union.

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Kamikaze attacks rock the country

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The south tower of the WTC collapses throwing ash and debris into the New York City skyline. 10:10 a.m. EDT

United Airlines Flight 93 crashes in Somerset County just southeast of Pittsburgh, PA. 10:28 a.m. EDT

The north WTC tower collapses throwing more gray ash and debris into the air. 2:00 p.m. EDT

The FBI tells CNN it believes all four planes were hijacked as part of a terrorist attack. 8:30 p.m. EDT

President Bush returns to the White House to address nation. Timeline compiled by Naomi Ulici, Daily Titan Staff Writer, based on information provided by www.cnn.com and other news services

nTRAGEDY: Government agencies tighten security all over the state in response to lower Manhattan’s mass destruction By Samantha Gonzaga

Daily T itan Managing Editor

Twenty-year-old Michael Crea woke up to clear blue skies in his home- town of New Hyde Park in New York. About half an hour away, that same sky was gray as falling rubble punctuated the decimation of the World Trade Center. “It’s not sinking in yet,” he said. “It’s so unreal.” Early Tuesday morning two planes plummeted into one of the building’s two towers. Both were commercial flights bound for Los Angeles . All those aboard American Airlines flight 11 and United Airlines flight 175 perished in the suicide dive. The Pentagon now bears a hole the size of a football field where

American Airlines flight 77 crashed. Though Pentagon officials say that the structure was actually made stronger by a recent renovation, it did nothing to save the lives of the plane passengers. Another commercial plane smashed a few miles away from Pittsburgh, PA in the city of Somerset. Pennsylvania houses Camp David, a presidential retreat. Over the airwaves, New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani could only express his shock at the aftermath of each crash. “I didn’t think anything like this would happen, “Guiliani said. “I saw people jumping out of the [tower] as it was falling…it is an unbelievable sight.” On the other side of the nation, 34-year-old Jean Reynosa’s TWA flight to Seattle, WA was interrupted by an announcement from its pilot. “We were in the air for about 20 minutes and the pilot told us ‘We’re heading back,’” Reynosa said. “Back at San Francisco, everyone told us what happened.” Undeterred by the lockdown of air traffic, Reynosa has taken to the ground: “I’m driving up to Seattle.”

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under instructions from the government has shut down air traffic systems all over the United States. Flights bound for California from the East Coast have been suspended. Airports all over California are likewise closed off. Evacuation orders have been issued, leaving travelers from airports as big as the Los Angeles International Airport outside. Traffic congestion in Southern California freeways formed, as government and county employees working in off-site buildings were instructed to evacuate. “As far as I know county-wide, a lot of county buildings were closed,” said Christine Mendez, who works at the Los Angeles Department of Health Services. “L.A is a big county, a lot of people are being asked to leave. Hospitals are on stand-by alert.” A bomb squad was deployed in the city as well. Ports and bridges quickly issued closures. The CSU Chancellor’s Office issued an email stating its decision to close all 23 of CSU campuses and UC cam-

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Two commercial planes slammed into the World Trade Center in New York early Tuesday, throwing ash and debris above the skyline.

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ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan More than 20 SWAT officers and about 60 other police officers, from seven different law enforcement agencies, were deployed Wednesday in a multi-city effort to arraign two pawn shop thieves.

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Students were told they could go home at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday after a complete lockdown and evacuation of Cal State Fullerton paralyzed the campus for hours. Dozens of SWAT members and other officers from seven agencies flooded the campus in search of one of the men suspected of shooting a pawn shop employee during a robbery in Moreno Valley. Police originally pursued five suspects to Fullerton before they fled on foot after crashing into a student’s car at Nutwood Avenue and Folino Drive at about 3:50 p.m. Helicopters circled overhead as one suspect was arrested near the on-campus Carl’s Jr. while another was caught outside College Park. The third suspect carjacked a vehicle and led police on a second pursuit that ended in a baseball field in Watts. Two suspects remained at-large Wednesday night. The other missing suspect is believed to have fled south of CSUF on foot. Fullerton Police Sgt. Jeff Stuart said most police resources went toward the search for the suspect on campus. At 11 p.m., Stuart said attention had shifted to getting students off campus. “Some of these kids have been in the buildings for more than six hours,” said Stuart. “We’re concerned about their needs at this point, so we’re trying to get them out to their cars and off campus.” Stuart was unsure how long the campus-wide

sweep would take, but predicted it would continue well into the night. “It’s a slow, methodical process when we search rooms,” Stuart said. “That one corner that you miss could be the corner where the suspect might be hiding.” Riverside County Sheriff ’s Cpl. Angel Ramos said the incident began with a shooting during a robbery at a Moreno Valley pawn shop just after 3 p.m. “Moreno Valley officers responded to a robbery in progress at the 24500 block of Sunnymead Boulevard,” said Ramos. “The preliminary information is that at least one male entered the business, displayed a handgun, shot a victim inside the business and fled the scene.” Sgt. Lisa McConnell, public information officer for Riverside County, said the wounded individual was in stable but critical condition when he was transported to a local hospital. Dakota Durrego, 19, undeclared, was working her job as barista at the Steven G. Mihaylo Hall Starbucks when she was told to evacuate the building. “I was ringing everyone up and making customer orders, then I look up and see someone run through the building,” said Durrego. “It didn’t look serious because it just looked like a student running late to class.” Durrego described the suspect as having braided hair and wearing a large white T-shirt and jeans. She said she did not understand the gravity of the situation at the time. “I was not thinking of how severe this could really be,” Durrego said. “He could have easily pulled a gun on someone or taken someone. That’s just scary even thinking about.”

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“That job made me appreciate the small things. It made me appreciate the luxury of having some change in my pocket, to go buy myself something. I knew if I didn’t have that job, I would have nothing,” Figueroa said. His CSUF occupation led Figueroa to a job in campus housing, which eventually paved the way for him to become a CSO supervisor. Figueroa gave police Chief Dennis DeMaio and other officers a tour of housing, impressing DeMaio so much that he set an application aside just for Figueroa. Figueroa knew he wanted to be in law enforcement since he was a child. He credits this to his uncle, a police officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. “Ever since then, it’s touched me. I want to follow in his footsteps,” Figueroa said. “It’s something that’s near and dear to my heart … I want to continue what he started.” It was joining the CSO program that introduced Figueroa to David Grkinich, now a good friend of his. Grkinich, a 22-yearold field training officer (FTO) in the program, applied and interviewed on the same day as Figueroa. They also share the same major and minor. It’s their similar interests and care for the campus community that help create what Figueroa calls “an unbreakable bond” with Grkinich. “I get to meet so many different people, (Figueroa) opened me up to a different

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Jonathan Figueroa, a CSUF criminal justice major and human communications minor, works for the campus as a Community Service Officer supervisor.

world of meeting new people and maximizing my college experience,” Grkinich said. “He’s a very contagious person.” Grkinich is not the only person who admires Figueroa for the person he is. Cpl. Jose Rosales, Figueroa’s immediate supervisor, shares the same opinion.

In the two-and-halfyears Figueroa has been in the CSO program, Rosales has watched him grow into a leader, fully earning his position as a supervisor. “He is a good leader. He’s very personable. He listens to people,” Rosales said. Figueroa applied for the position in January against

a FTO with much more experience in the program. Figueroa is now one of two supervisors in the program and even supervises Grkinich, but their friendship hasn’t suffered as a result. “When we’re at work, that’s all work,” Grkinich said. “He’s not going to treat me any differently

than anybody else.” Rosales called Figueroa “confident,” but said he never lets his ego get the best of him, as he regularly demonstrates professionalism, respect and sincerity. Figueroa will graduate in May and hopes to pursue a career in law enforcement immediately

after graduation. By networking and gaining experience in the CSO program, he said he feels that he has made leaps and bounds at CSUF. “Thinking about the future and talking with Cpl. Rosales, who mentors me a lot, there’s just so much lined up for me if I keep going,” Figueroa said.

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OPINION Students in need of work should turn to Uber

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DAVID LEOS Daily Titan Next to campus parking, one of the biggest issues facing students at Cal State Fullerton is “the job situation.” In an environment where full-time wages are essential, students have multiple responsibilities and find themselves unable to commit to the 40-hour work week. Historically, undergrads fail to keep up with the cost of living, leaving

next-to-nothing in their savings and, as a result, struggling through an amazingly narrow path in search of a high-quality, well-paying gig. With the overall potential for earning decent wages and the added flexibility, Uber is clearly the best option. This delightful, GPS-powered smartphone application that operates via a series of algorithms that connects drivers to riders is the best thing since sliced bread. The app even lets riders split fares between multiple passengers. Simply put, Uber is a perfect earning opportunity for students squeaking by financially.

According to a Nov. 2014 BuzzFeed report titled “What Uber Drivers Really Make,” a suvey of 11 random, New York-based

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structure by offering an extra $0.20 per mile to its drivers. New Uber drivers are carefully screened prior to

With the overall potential for earning decent wages and the added flexibility, Uber is clearly the best option.

Uber drivers indicated that their combined pay stubs averaged a whopping $32 an hour, after each worked between six and 43 hours a week. While Orange County fares may be lower than New York’s, Uber has recently stepped up their Southern California fare

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Driving for ridesharing app can be financially beneficial

being hired. There are also selection protocols via the Uber app that are designed to keep the jerks and drunkards at bay. Drivers are afforded the ability to rate their fares, just as easily as customers can rate drivers. A driver can rate a rogue rider one star and the Uber app will

prevent his or her car from ever being summoned by that rider again. By taking full advantage of the flexibility Uber provides and by working on busy nights, weekends and holidays, student drivers can really fatten their wallets in the long term. Under the current pay structure, drivers receive between 70 and 80 percent of total fares, according to Forbes. Uber takes the rest. Drivers average about $20 an hour in Southern California, earning more than cab drivers, according to TechCrunch. Despite its profitability, the ride-share innovator can’t seem to catch a break. On the receiving end of public

inquisition and political witch hunts, Uber is regularly debased to the masses by a similarly unwavering mainstream media. Currently, Uber is estimated to be worth roughly $70 billion and operates virtually regulation-free in many states, according to CNN Money. It’s easy to see the motivation behind a highly critical government, a flailing taxi cab lobby and profit-hungry media constantly poking a proverbial stick at the ride-share giant. Nonetheless, students should jump on the Uber gravy train and reap the benefits of this ever-growing industry.

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SPORTS

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Upcoming Games Men’s Basketball

vs. Oregon State • Away, Moda Center • Friday, Dec. 18th at 8:00 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

vs. San Diego State • Away, Viejas Arena • Saturday, Dec. 19th at 2:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs. University of Portland • Away, Moda Center • Saturday, Dec. 19th at 5:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball vs. Cornell Univeristy • Home, Titan Gym • Monday, Dec. 21st at 5:30 p.m.

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CSUF’s rematch against Loyola Marymount did not go as planned, as it was defeated by a doubledigit margin at Titan Gym.

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Men’s basketball loses second straight game against LMU

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The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team was unable to even its season series against Loyola Marymount University on Saturday, falling to the Lions 82-70. Right from the opening tipoff, Loyola Marymount controlled the game, leading to a 6-1 Lion run. Early in the contest, the Titans were unable to get anything going offensively as the team’s first field goal came from the charity stripe by Malcolm Brooks in the fifth minute. Head Coach Dedrique Taylor acknowledged the slow start and gave credit to the visiting Lions. “We never really found our energy and our effort– the way I thought this team performed previous to tonight–and we took one on the chin,” Taylor said. Fullerton had a hard time holding onto the ball during the contest, committing 13 turnovers in the match, 10 of them before halftime. Loyola Marymount was able to amount 22 points off of Fullerton’s careless giveaways, whereas the Titans were only able to net six points off of 11 Lion turnovers. Each team got big contributions from bench players,

as the reserves on both sides netted over 30 points for their respective teams. The Lions were able to get a big contribution from reserve big man, forward Marin Mornar, who scored 20 points on 8-10 shooting and seven rebounds. Mornar stepped outside the arc and knocked down two 3-pointers to stretch the floor. Steven Haney Jr. was lethal from downtown for the Lions as he converted 7-12 from behind the 3-point line, while capping off the night with 26 points. “Steve Haney does what he does,” Taylor said about his sharpshooter. “He makes shots, and he got after it tonight, and every time he shot, I thought it was going in.” The Titans were able to keep pace with the Lions for a majority of the game but trailed 35-31 going into halftime. Loyola Marymount came out in the second half firing on all cylinders, as they bombarded the Titans with the 3-ball and converted seven of them for the half. The Titans were unable to stop the Lions’ 8-2 run to start the half. LMU went on to build off its run from there, as the visiting team went on to hold the home team scoreless for the opening three minutes. Lanerryl Johnson and Tre’ Coggins both had good outings for the Titans, combining for a total of 34 points, while shooting 1325 from the field. Johnson led the attack

for the Titan reserves, but was unable to convert until late in the game as the Titans were already trailing the Lions by a 16-point deficit. Despite out rebounding their opponents 33-31 for the game, the Titans were unable to take advantage of the slight rebounding edge they had against the Lions. The upcoming finals week for the Titans players did not play a role in the disbalance of chemistry and ball movement, Taylor said. He said those were faulty excuses. “You can try and identify this, and identify that, and say it’s this and that. At the end of the day I’m responsible for putting a team out on the floor that plays hard,” Taylor said. “I failed in that responsibility tonight.” The Titans are still holding their own after falling to the Lions, with an overall record of 6-3 they will look to get back on track against the Oregon State Beavers on Friday in the Far West Classic Tournament at the Moda Center.

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SPORTS

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Women’s basketball clawed by Eagles Titans again failed to win a game, falling to Eastern Washington RYAN PORTER Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team lost 68-57 on Sunday to the Eastern Washington Eagles at the Titan Gym. The Eagles were red hot to start the game, hitting their first three shots from behind the arc to take a commanding 11-2 lead. The Titans came close to tying the game five minutes into the first quarter when point guard Lauren Nubla converted both her free throws off EWU guard Tisha Phillips’ foul. However, the Eagles scored seven more points to further distance themselves from the Titans. Sophomore forward Amanda Tivenius came off the bench and recorded the most Titan field goals. Besides shooting 80 percent from the field, she forced a steal and collected two boards. Freshman guard Jade Vega stood out for the Titans as she exemplified her aggressive offensive style with a nice floater in traffic during the first half. Midway through the second quarter, Vega hit a 3-point shot and was fouled later on after making a jumper. She then stepped up to the charity stripe and converted the 3-point play. Tivenius would go on to convert a 3-point play on the next Titan offensive attempt. She would bring the Titans within 10 points of the Eagles’ lead, ending the

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The Cal Fullerton women’s basketball team’s woes continue as it was unable to find any rhythm in Sunday’s game against the Eastern Washington Eagles. The Titans have now dropped nine games straight after starting the season 2-0.

half 36-26. The Eagles toppled the Titans’ perimeter defense at the start of the second half. EWU siblings Hayley and Delaney Hodgins found their touch, firing a barrage of 3-point shots. The pair went on to dominate from outside, sinking eight 3-pointers in the second half. With the Eagles firing

away, they would take a 19-point lead over the Titans by the end of the third quarter. With just 10 minutes to go and a large deficit to chip away at, the Titans returned to their original, fast-paced game plan. The final quarter began with a Tivenius 3-pointer, but this would be the first and last Titan 3-point

bucket in the fourth. Although Fullerton played its best quarter of the game, which included a solid run that resulted in 19 points, its efforts would not be enough to reduce the Eagles’ lead. As a team, Fullerton shot a meager 35.3 percent from the field, and only 29.6 percent from 3-point land. In comparison, Eastern Washington logged a 48.1 field

goal percentage and hit 14 out of 28 attempts from 3-point range. On a high note, the Titans were able to dominate the paint. Fullerton recorded the most boards offensively and defensively with 16 and 20, respectively. Their numerous missed shot opportunities and 19 turnovers dug a deeper hole than the Titans could climb out of.

“We’re resilient, we’re going to keep fighting, we’re going to keep teaching, we’re going to keep instructing, and I still believe there are really good days ahead for this group,” said Head Coach Daron Park. Searching for their third win on the season, the Titans will face the San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday at the Viejas Arena.

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