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West Point geologist first of three finalists ERICA BUESA Daily Titan Interviews for the search for the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics began Tuesday afternoon with geologist Marie Johnson, Ph.D., being the first of three candidates to speak in an open forum as part of the hiring process. Johnson received her undergraduate degree in geology from Harvard, and her master’s degree and doctorate in geology from Brown University. Johnson currently serves as the environmental program director at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she has been teaching for the last 21 years. Before working at West Point, she was a research scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University for five years. Johnson said she loves her day job, as it was her dream to be a scientist when she was 8 years old. She wanted the audience to know about the importance of education in her life. “I’m a child of schoolteacher parents and my parents taught me at a young age that education is the way forward,” she said. SEE SCIENCE

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In what would be a repeat from last year, the Titans obliterated the Cal State Dominguez Hills defense, outscoring them by 32 points after two halves to improve to five wins in the regular season.

Men’s basketball repeats last year’s result, routs Toros AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team improved to 5-1 as it blew out the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros 88-56 Tuesday night.

The Titans are off to their best start since their 20072008 season, when they began the year at 4-1. CSUF and the Toros don’t share a long history together, having only met twice, with the Titans edging out the Toros on both occasions. The most recent matchup came last season in an overwhelming win for the Titans, who beat CSUDH 72-50. In terms of scoring, the Titan guards have been more

efficient under Head Coach Dedrique Taylor, as the team has three players averaging double figures this season. The top scorers include redshirt junior Tre’ Coggins, redshirt senior Malcolm Brooks and freshman Khalil Ahmad, who average 17.2, 12.3 and 11.8 points, respectively. Coggins was recently named the Big West Conference Player of the Week for recording back-to-back

career-high 25-point games that helped propel the Titans over Southern Utah University and the University of Nevada last week. The 6-foot-3-inch guard is currently shooting 40.5 percent from the field, 40.4 percent from beyond the arc, grabbing over four rebounds per game and dishing out two assists per game. The first half of Tuesday night’s game completely

belonged to CSUF. The Toros scrambled to answer Fullerton’s crisp ball movement, ultimately leading to a balanced scoring effort from the Titans. The Titans firmly implemented their style of play from the start, holding the Toros to a mere 27 points while accomplishing their highest-scoring first half of the season with 42 points. SEE WIN

Hiroshima survivors share stories Panel held to talk about effects of nuclear war GRAHAM MCTAGUE Daily Titan

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Richard Fukuhara (left) created the nonprofit Shadows for Peace, which works with Hiroshima survivors like Kaz Suyeishi (right) to educate Americans about the destructive effects of nuclear war.

Hiroshima survivors Junji Sarashina and Kaz Suyeishi, along with Richard Fukuhara, creator of nonprofit organization Shadows for Peace, talked about the devastating effects of nuclear weapons at a panel hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Fukuhara began the discussion by introducing his nonprofit, “Shadows for Peace, for the Sake of the Children: The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Experience,” an organization he described as “a program that promotes world peace, understanding through

Lectures delve into effects of imperialism

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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences presented a series of lectures on the history of oppression 3 and violence.

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forums, video interviews, writings, artworks, music and dance.” “Shadows for Peace’s mission statement is to educate and engage high school students, college students and citizens of the historically destructive power of nuclear weapons and work towards world peace,” Fukuhara said. Fukuhara read from his work, “The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Experience,” which described the events and aftermath of the nuclear explosions. He talked about “Little Boy,” the 9,700 lbs. bomb that killed over 80,000 in Hiroshima when it fell at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 6, 1945. Fukuhara continued with the events behind the second nuclear bomb, “Fat Man,” which was dropped on Nagasaki three days later, killing around 40,000 more. “Weeks, months, years later, thousands of additional

citizens had died from various radiation-related diseases from Hiroshima and Nagasaki,” Fukuhara said. Following Fukuhara’s presentation, Junji Sarashina — who was just a 16-year-old high school senior the day Little Boy dropped — gave a vivid recollection of his experience. “Younger generation … freshmen and sophomores, were in the city of Hiroshima,” Sarashina said. “They were wiped out, either evaporated, melted, disintegrated or disappeared. That is the effect of the atomic bomb.” At the time, Sarashina was working at a factory about a mile-and-a-half away from the epicenter of the explosion. He remembers being knocked flat on his back with debris flying around him as the building collapsed. SEE STORIES

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Kaz Suyeishi, who survived the World War II nuclear attack on Hiroshima, said she always reminds her grandchildren of the importance of peace.

“After a few minutes, I realized that I’m still alive,” Sarashina said. “To my surprise, I didn’t have a scratch at all on my face, or my hands or my legs. I don’t know why.” Sarashina remembers the next day, when he saw the worst thing he had seen. He searched at the location of his high school, where he found nothing but the swimming pool left. Children were still in the pool, alive. Sarashina tried to help pull them out, but only pulled the burned skin off their bodies. After Sarashina, fellow Hiroshima survivor Kaz Suyeishi shared her experience. She remembered her father raising her with the ideals of America being a nation filled with opportunity and

nice people. America, Suyeishi said, had always been her dream country. Although she doesn’t recall feeling any pain from her injuries after the bombing, it took years for Suyeishi to fully recover from radiation sickness. Suyeishi said she was finally back to functioning health in 1948, three years after the nuclear attack. Soon after she recovered, she moved to Hawaii to study fashion, where she eventually married and had children. Now, as a grandmother, Suyeishi said her grandchildren ask her why she does not hate America despite everything that happened. She then reminds them of the importance of peace. “Everybody is not perfect,” Suyeishi said. “Try to forgive each other and love each other.”

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The remains of Cal State Long Beach student Nohemi Gonzalez, victim of the Nov. 13 terror attacks in Paris, were flown back to California from Delaware yesterday, according to La Opinión. Gonzalez was studying abroad for her senior year at the Strate College of Design in Paris when the attacks happened. Gonzalez was having dinner with friends at a bistro when the attacks happened. A gunman fired at the restaurant from a moving vehicle, killing Gonzalez. Her remains are being held temporarily at the Risher Mortuary and Cremation Service located in Montebello. A service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Calvary Chapel of Downey.

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Marie Johnson, Ph.D., one of three finalists for the position of Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, spoke at an open forum Tuesday as part of the dean search process.

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She also wanted the audience to know that she enjoys working hard “in an effective direction” for institutions she believes in, such as West Point and Cal State Fullerton. Johnson outlined how her career has progressed over the years from conducting independent research, to guiding students’ research, to leading the West Point environmental program. While at West Point, Johnson wrote proposals that have been funded, and as dean she would strive to orient faculty members who are inexperienced in writing them, linking her work as a professor to what she would do as dean. Johnson also defined her teaching style and talked

about ways she would get her students interested in learning and research, saying students are interested in “real

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MARIE JOHNSON, PH.D. Finalist for Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics world problems.” “As much as we can make our learning directly relate to the real world, I think our

students will take an interest in us,” Johnson said. “Maybe give some thought to the unique diversity of your particular school.” Johnson said she is looking for professional growth and seeking new opportunities in a new place. She said that administrative work would mean leaving the classrooms that she loves so much, but to her, it’s for a greater good. “I was happy teaching and doing research and I thought that’s what I would do,” she said. But when West Point needed her to step up to become director for its environmental program, she said she stepped up because of her commitment to service. “I thought, ‘you’re capable and you’re competent, someone needs to do this job,’” she said.

For the Record In the Nov. 30 print edition of the Daily Titan, the front page headline read that the CSUF men’s basketball team had improved its record to 5-1 with its win over Nevada. The Titans’ win record was actually 4-1.

The founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, announced Tuesday that he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have pledged 99 percent of their combined shares, valued at over $45 billion, to charitable organizations. The monetary commitment came one week after the birth of the couple’s newborn daughter, Max, according to the New York Times. The couple also announced the formation of their new philanthropic organization, aptly dubbed the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which will govern the proceeds through a liability-free corporate construct. “Our initial areas of focus will be personalized learning, curing disease, connecting people and building strong communities,” the Zuckerbergs wrote on the organization’s Facebook page. - DAVID LEOS

Police chase car across OC Authorities arrested 23-year-old Kyle Hertler on Tuesday morning after chasing a stolen car from Mission Viejo to Seal Beach, according to the OC Register. Hertler stole a victim’s wallet and keys at a community center in Mission Viejo before taking a car from the parking lot. The victim called the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and deputies spotted the car soon after. Deputies pursued Hertler at high speeds on the northbound 405. The chase lasted for nearly an hour as the California Highway Patrol joined in, ending when Hertler crashed into a center divider near Seal Beach Boulevard. - JASON ROCHLIN

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Lectures examine history of imperialism and violence Students gain insights on social and political issues CONNIE LEE Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton students and faculty members learned about the history of imperialism and violence Tuesday at the final event for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences lecture series this semester. While previous lectures in the series focused on the events in Ferguson, Missouri, this final event had a broader historical scope, said Carly Culhane, coordinator and administrative support assistant to the humanities dean’s staff. “It kind of relates to today’s society,” Culhane said. “You can piece together the clues, so what we want to do is basically be aware of the history.” The first speaker, Robert McLain, an associate professor of history at CSUF, spoke about how imperialism has been present longer than people think. He shed light on how Gandhi wasn’t as peaceful as everyone

usually thinks he was because he recruited soldiers to fight for the British Empire. The second speaker, history professor Kristine Dennehy, focused on imperialism in Asia and the effects that World War II had on Asian women. During the war, the Japanese Imperial Army recruited “comfort women,” who were expected to serve its soldiers as sex slaves. Dennehy talked about how Southern California has tried to commemorate and give reparations to these women for the hardships they’ve endured. “There’s been a movement over the last 20 years or so to get reparations for these women from the Japanese government for what happened,” Dennehy said. “Here in Southern California, the Korean-American community has really mobilized to commemorate these women, advocate on their behalf.” The final speaker, political science lecturer Donald Matthewson, gave insight into how populism and violence are connected. “American populism is often anti-intellectual, anti-elite, conspiratorial,

apocalyptic and bellicose,” Matthewson said, giving examples from history such as the Salem witch trials in colonial Massachusetts and Andrew Jackson’s forced relocation of Native Americans. Matthewson related these historical events to how rhetoric from current political commentators like Rush Limbaugh and Mike Levin lead to “populist outbursts of violence” against minority groups such as Muslims. Jalawi Alsaif, a political science major, was more than impressed with the insight that all three speakers gave into their topics. “As an international student, I’ve learned a lot of things that expand my vision of the world and my vision of how Americans look at the world,” Alsaif said. “This is really interesting stuff. I did not know Americans really cared about the world.” Taylor Feher, a student who attended the event, found the presentations to be both intriguing and enlightening. “The lecture was about race and equality and all those issues, which are really relevant in society right now,” Feher said.

Following deliberations by the dean search committee, Scott Paynton, Ph.D., has been appointed as the College of Communications’ new dean. José L. Cruz, Ph.D., Cal State Fullerton provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, announced the appointment in an email on Monday. “I am grateful for the active engagement of everyone in the College of Communications throughout this process, as well as the important work of the search committee,” Cruz wrote. Cruz also thanked Irene Matz, Ph.D., who has been interim dean for the College of Communications for the past year-and-a-half. Cruz highlighted Matz’s work in establishing partnerships with international universities. “Dr. Matz has traveled to China, Korea, and Japan building relationships with universities and exchange programs for students and faculty, and she also traveled to Cuba, where she participated in the signing of an historic memorandum of understanding between Cal State Fullerton and the University of Havana,” Cruz said. “I am confident that her contributions as a faculty member will continue to be lasting and significant.”

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Scott Paynton, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new dean for the College of Communications.

Paynton’s term as dean will begin Feb. 22, 2016. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from CSU San Bernardino, a master’s in Human Communication Stud-

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Cal State Fullerton students and staff listened to lectures on imperialism and populism at an event hosted by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

JOSÉ L. CRUZ, PH.D. CSUF Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs ies from CSU Chico and a doctorate degree in communication from Southern Illinois University. Prior to his appointment, Paynton’s last position was

at Humboldt State University as associate dean of arts, humanities and social sciences. During his time as associate dean, he helped Humboldt provide students access to affordable learning materials. He has also been working on a CSU STEM collaborative grant with other faculty members across the CSU system to help provide further educational resources to students. “Please join me in thanking Dr. Irene Matz for her excellent contributions and service to the College of Communications as interim dean, and join me also in welcoming Dr. Paynton to our campus,” Cruz wrote. “I am confident that he will serve with distinction and have the support of the campus community.”

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Cal State Fullerton Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Vijay Pendakur, Ed.D., shared stories of his experience on the road to his doctorate at “Mixin’ It Up with an A.V.P.,” a discussion hosted by the African American Resource Center. He talked about how he overcame stereotypes to achieve the success that he has today.

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Stan Breckenridge, P.hD., is an active member of the Cal State Fullerton faculty. He teaches several classes and spends his office hours helping students with everything from course content to their personal academic pursuits. As a distinguished pianist, he also keeps busy writing books, performing music and offering lectures on his research.

Music professor reflects on journey MAHDEE GILL Daily Titan Stan Breckenridge, Ph.D., is a man who earned his role as a lecturer at Cal State Fullerton by being a disciplined student and careful listener. As a self-taught pianist, Breckenridge shares his notable music experience and knowledge to aspiring musicians at CSUF. Breckenridge has played with the likes of Mahalia Jackson. He is also a member of the distinguished

Fulbright Scholar Program. His road to becoming a music instructor started when he was a 6-year-old boy, pecking on the piano keys at a church and friend’s house. “I remember asking the pastor if I can play, and he said, ‘Sure, as long as you do some work for me,’” Breckenridge said. He was told that he could continue playing as long as he helped sweep up around the church. He’d later gained access to the ebony and ivory keys when his parents purchased an organ, allowing him to garner more experience and develop his natural ability to play. “I never had formal music

lessons in my entire life,” he said. Breckenridge’s family moved from Kansas City to Compton in the late 1950s after his father returned from the Army. He was the second of six children, and the first to attend college. He attended

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going to school, I was playing with various groups,” Breckenridge said. His performances garnered enough money for Breckenridge to afford a home and a sports car, and he decided to delay pursuing any further degrees. Yet something in him

I never had formal music lessons my entire life.

STAN BRECKENRIDGE Cal State Fullerton Professor Cal State Fullerton in 1970, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in music education. While pursuing his degree, he was able to perform and make a good living. “All the while I was

still longed for more education. He returned to school in the shoes of a non-traditional student and was accepted to Claremont Graduate University.

Multimedia festival coming to downtown Fullerton College Web Media Festival is set for January 2016 EMILY DIECKMAN Daily Titan Throughout the world, and throughout history, people have considered music a universal language. For college students in particular, listening to live music is a way to enjoy a complete sensory experience while fostering a sense of community. But, while music festivals are a fun way to take a step back from all of the responsibilities and stressors of college, they can also be a good opportunity for students to make connections with one another, mixing the fun of their personal lives with the importance of their academic lives. The College Web Media

Festival will take place Jan. 9, 2016, in downtown Fullerton. It will be hosted by College Web Media (CWM). There will be seven different venues hosting live bands, film screenings and an array of panels led by media professionals. Some venues are destinations that are already popular spots for Cal State Fullerton students to hang out, such as the Night Owl Cafe, Comic Book Hideout and the Fox Theater. There will also be an art gallery called The Palette, which will include artwork done by CSUF alumni. College Web Media is a website, production company and nonprofit fundraising organization that aims to create a resource for college students. These resources range from a coupon discount store and internship opportunities to events such as the upcoming festival.

The CWM festival is unique in that it is more than just a music festival. It is an all-day event with panels and mentoring in the morning, an opportunity to meet and interact with media experts in the afternoon and performances by 50 different bands at night. There will also be showings of several short films created by filmmakers who come from places ranging from UC Santa Barbara to Japan. “This is going to be really unique because we’re going to learn and network and have a lot of fun,” said Narumi Yokoyama, a marketing intern for CWM. “(It) is a mentoring music festival created by college students for college students,” said Andrew Vo, an account coordinator at Titan Public Relations. Although the festival is occurring during winter break, many students who

stay in the Fullerton area are able to take advantage of the event. CSUF student Denisse Acosta was in charge of selecting bands for the event and said the musicians involved were extremely talented. “Because the city of Fullerton and college students are musically diverse, I felt it was important to mirror that in the musicians that were chosen,” Acosta said. The CWM festival will be a great way for students to start off the new year by experiencing films, art, live music, professional speakers and, even though school won’t be in session, some opportunities for academic enrichment. Tickets for the College Web Media Festival have just gone on sale at collegewebcoupon.com. They are $44.95 for the general public, but only $29.95 for anyone with a student ID.

“I went back to school when I was 39 years old and at that point, I received my master’s and my doctorate after that,” Breckenridge said. On any given Tuesday or Thursday between noon and 2 p.m., he can be found in his office, awaiting a visit from one of his students to gain clarity about subject matters. Breckenridge helps his students with concerns outside of academia, as well. “He is also guiding me with the journey to grad school and telling me the things I need and who I should talk to,” said Eve Vega, a CSUF senior. While some students may need advice in the areas of

clearing up concepts, there are others who are in need of help in a different way. “I am an international student and sometimes I can’t understand the difficult words,” said Mika Awata, a sophomore English major. She may be working through a language barrier, but she understands the universal language of music. “I like funk music,” Awata said. “I like James Brown and Stevie Wonder.” Dr. Breckenridge remains busy teaching, performing and writing books. His passion for music and education is something he continues to pursue, inspiring many students and colleagues along the way.

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Dead Day Revolution

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SunGhosts

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Chris Rioux

The Companies

Candice Chovanec Harry Djunaidi

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Clark Silva

The Little Miss

Anto Sun Leonardo Lambaren

Marie Danielle

Edwin Escobar

Derek Anthony

Kate McIntosh

Livingmore

Dominique Kchouri

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Glass Mask

“A Ghost Story” (directed by Justin Minor)

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Artists swap beats in freestyle Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole tease future collab with freestyles ANGIE PEREZ Daily Titan The day after Thanksgiving, flocks of Christmas shoppers swarmed retail stores for the annual Black Friday frenzy to find the best sales and promotions of the year. This tradition existed only in the medium of retail until last Friday, when the créme de la créme of hip-hop granted fans a two-for-one special by trading beats and releasing freestyles hot enough to heat up Thanksgiving leftovers. The two accomplished names in hip-hop, who are also great friends, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, surprised fans by taking to Twitter on Black Friday. The two simultaneously posted links of one another’s freestyles, which they appropriately titled “Black Friday.” Not only did the freestyles share the same name, but each artist featured the other’s beats from past albums. Kendrick Lamar took on J. Cole’s “A Tale of 2 Citiez” from his “2014 Forest Hills Drive,” and Cole took on Lamar’s “Alright” hit single from his album “To Pimp A Butterfly.” Before either rappers saw the limelight, they formed a friendship that’s flourished through the years along with their success in the industry. Both Lamar and Cole have hinted about working on a joint album since 2012, but that idea has

remained only a rumor. With this dual release, the two have ignited a frenzy in the hip-hop community, and speculations are high. This dual release was a Black Friday special offered by TDE and Dreamville records, Lamar and Cole’s respective record labels, according to Dreamville.com. Even though the two are great pals, that does not stop the competitive atmosphere between them and debate among fans over who is the better emcee. The “Black Friday” freestyles present fans with the perfect opportunity to compare hip-hop’s favorite rappers in a friendly battle where neither artist disappoints. Lamar’s fiery flow might have won him this round, but Cole’s freestyle is what got fans most excited about possible future projects. The haunting repetitive bells on “A Tale of 2 Citiez” sets the mood for Lamar’s freestyle. Lamar takes listeners on a fierce, almost four-minute journey in his freestyle, filling it with intricate verses, witty wordplay, diverse flow and changing his tempo as he speeds up and slows down rhymes. Lamar touches on his years as an amateur rapper and how far he’s come with the lyrics: “Career damaging verses, meditating with candles lit. I like my raps extra prolific, since freestyling on the lunch tables and park benches.” He talks a lot about the industry and “competition” that’s not really competition: “And now we look at the competition as quick submission.” Lamar mentions his

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Teasing a collaboration since 2012, hip-hop kingpins Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole released freestlye raps on Black Friday. Naming both tracks, “Black Friday,” both traded off beats, Lamar’s freestyling over Cole’s “Tale of 2 Citiez” and Cole over Lamar’s “Alright.”

decision to support Kanye West for president and his disappointment in 2Pac’s absence on Billboard’s 10 Greatest Rappers of All Time, while he himself landed the ninth spot, saying, “Billboard list need 2Pac, but number nine makes sure he lives on.” Towards the end of the freestyle, Lamar snaps, dropping ceaseless and tightly-bound bars at a rapid speed, and displaying his bar-none skills as a rapper. With this, he cements his place on the throne as the best West Coast rapper in the game right now. J. Cole’s freestyle starts off on a similar route by establishing his status and how much he’s grown as

a rapper: “I don’t need a rollie on to know I’m getting older. Dreamville going way up like a floater, couple hands out like I owe them n****s, where was you when the Civic was getting towed my n****? No snakes in the grass cause I mowed it.” Cole is referring back to a previous track, “Land of Snakes” off his sophomore album, “Born Sinners.” He reflects on occasions where people, referred to as “snakes,” tried to take advantage of him for their own personal gain, and he symbolically removes them out of his life by “mowing the lawn.” He then jumps into a hook, singing and repeatedly asking the listener

what they know of his “dreams” and “pains” on the “rollercoaster ride” of fame, and self doubt that he’s had to overcome. In the second verse, he raps, “I sold out the Garden, I should play for the Knicks. Took a couple minutes and I sold out the Staples, a n**** gettin’ cream like an old-ass Laker.” Cole is embracing his ego by playfully taking shots at basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who recently announced his plan to retire after this season. Throughout the song, J. Cole flawlessly switches up his flow using a juxtaposition of words and allegorical rhymes, but the most noteworthy when he says, “When you and K.

Dot (Kendrick Lamar) s*** dropping? Never, they can’t handle two black n****s this clever but this February, bet s*** get scary when I f*** around and drop … (Censor tone).” Cole implies that their joint album will “never” be released, but then teases a new project to be dropped in February when the censor tone abruptly interrupts him, leaving fans in a daze. The question here is; are fans finally going to get a joint album, or were these two heavyweights just sparring in the ring for fun? Nothing is for certain, but all fans can do now is anxiously wait for February 2016.

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Opposing politicians using the same tactic Clinic shooting raises questions about political rhetoric MEGAN TAMBIO For the Daily Titan Robert Lewis Dear Jr. shot 12 people, killing three Friday at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood. The incident garnered a decidedly different political conversation compared to other shootings. Instead of focusing on the state of our gun control laws, Democrats have criticized Republicans for the way they talk about Planned Parenthood. “I am running for president because, in these difficult times, against vitriolic Republican rhetoric, we must protect a woman’s right to choose and we must defend Planned Parenthood,” said Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders. He has a point, but it is important to note that the Republican rhetoric being used to attack Planned Parenthood and the Democratic rhetoric being used to defend it are just two sides of the same coin. Spurred by a series of secretly filmed, heavily edited videos that claimed Planned Parenthood mongered fetuses for profit, many Republicans have come against the organization, even calling for its defunding. First, the video itself is unapologetically biased. During one segment, supposed practices of Planned Parenthood project over the image of what appears to be an aborted fetus. Except that it was really a stillborn fetus, which is purposely misleading. Some may argue that details like these are beside the larger point, but accuracy is important. Particularly when

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After the fatal shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood on Friday, Democrats have taken the opportunity to criticize the rhetoric used by Republicans to attack the health clinic. However, Democrats are doing the same thing Republicans are doing, which is appealing to their own voters.

trying to dismantle an organization that provides cancer screenings and birth control services, which make abortion unnecessary in the first place, for those who couldn’t otherwise afford it, especially when several state investigations have already cleared it of any questionable business practices. Carly Fiorina called the criticism from the Democrats as “typical of the left to immediately begin demonizing a messenger because

they don’t agree with the message.” Still, how important was it not to “demonize a messenger” when she described a horrific clip that wasn’t even filmed inside a Planned Parenthood while attacking the organization? At what level do voters hold potential leaders of the country accountable to their factual inaccuracies? Democratic candidate Martin O’Malley hit at the most important point by calling the shooting an act of terrorism.

This may sound drastic until the fact that arson was committed at four abortion clinics this year alone, according to the National Abortion Federation, is considered. There’s an important history to keep in mind when debating the subject. It’s one thing to discuss the role of Planned Parenthood and the legality of abortion, it’s another thing given that there are people literally trying to explode buildings over it. It’s too extreme to blame

any rhetoric entirely. Dear had a history of intense outbursts in the past. However, it’s still dangerous for people to make charged public statements that aren’t entirely accurate. That being said, it’s impossible to label any candidate’s statements as entirely sincere, even if they are factually accurate. There have been previous, less headline-grabbing attacks on clinics before, but they hadn’t been discussed until one exploded on the

news during a presidential campaign. The fact remains that if a Democratic candidate criticizes a Republican on a hotbutton issue, he or she is playing to their audience as much as a Republican who does the same. It’s that exact form of pandering that causes potentially inaccurate assertions to exist. It’s important to acknowledge that even if a voter agrees with what a politician is saying, there’s always an element of rhetoric at work.

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SPORTS

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Upcoming games

Women’s Basketball • vs. Montana State University • Away, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse • Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

Men’s Basketball • vs Seattle University • Away, KeyArena • Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

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The Titans spread the ball more against Dominguez Hills compared to last week in their game against Nevada, as four different players scored in double-digits against the Toros.

Women’s Basketball • vs University of Montana • Away, Dahlberg Arena • Sunday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m.

Men’s Basketball • vs University of Washington • Away, Alaska Airlines Arena • Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.

Women’s Basketball • vs University of San Diego • Home, Titan Stadium • Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

Titan Ice Hockey • vs Chapman University • KHS Ice Arena • Saturday, Dec. 12 at 9:40 p.m.

Men’s Basketball • vs Loyola Marymount University • Home, Titan Stadium • Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

Women’s Basketball • vs Eastern Washington University • Home, Titan Stadium • Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.

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CSUF has improved since its season opening loss against Loyola Marymount University as six players scored more than their season average against the CSUDH Toros.

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CSUF made it difficult for Dominguez Hills to heat up from 3-point land, limiting CSUDH to only 12.5 percent in the first half. The opening 20 minutes saw a lopsided Toro squad struggling to catch up, and it only got worse as the Titans managed to more than double their 15-point lead during the second half. In the opening moments of the second half, the Titans’ defense was outstanding, preventing the Toros from netting a single point through nearly the first five minutes. Fullerton did well to get in between passing lanes in order to disrupt the Toros’ offense.

With help from senior center Kennedy Esume and redshirt senior forward Malcolm Henderson, the Titans also did well to clog the paint to prevent any easy buckets. Fullerton junior forward Rashard Todd had himself a game by recording 19 points, along with five rebounds and one assist. Redshirt senior guard Lanerryl Johnson was right behind Todd with 16 points, four rebounds and five assists. As a team, CSUF shot 47.9 percent from the field while holding the Toros to a dismal 33.3 percent, easily securing the victory. The Titans will venture out in a brief two-game road trip to the Pacific

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