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14 killed in San Bernardino shooting Two suspects killed in police shootout GERARD AVELINO Daily Titan Heavily-armed gunmen killed at least 14 and injured at least 17 others in a shooting in a San Bernardino social services agency Wednesday. At least two suspects opened fire at a county

health department Christmas party at the Inland Regional Center (IRC) at around 11 a.m. The suspects then fled the scene in a black SUV. “They came prepared to do what they did as though they were on a mission,” said San Bernardino City Police Chief Jarrod Burguan. Police received a tip that led to a pursuit of the SUV, which police vehicles cornered in a residential area. After a gunfight on the street, two suspects were left dead and one officer was injured. The suspects, Syed

Rizwan Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 27, were dressed in “assault-style clothing” and armed with assault rifles, handguns and explosives, Burguan said. While no definite motive has been determined, Farook, an environmental health specialist for San Bernardino County, angrily left the Christmas party early, Burguan said. However, Burguan added that some degree of planning must have been involved, judging by the shooters’ equipment. A third person who was

seen running from the area was detained, but police were unsure of the suspect’s involvement. San Bernardino County authorities locked down local schools, courts and government facilities, while local hospitals were placed on alert. Cal State University San Bernardino announced at around 2:30 p.m. that it would close its campus at 6 p.m., canceling all activities on campus for that night. Donna Moreno, 25, was at her job at Knotts Family Agency (KFA) when the

shooting began. KFA, a local organization focusing on family development and foster care, lies just 10 minutes away from the crime scene. Moreno said that KFA staff voluntarily locked down their facility once they learned of the shooting, but she was worried that some of the children she works with could have been at IRC. “We send some of our foster children there to get services, so my heart just dropped,” Moreno said. “These kids don’t understand why things like this

happen, and there’s really no real explanation or a way to get it through to them that this is how some people are. And it’s very sad.” Moreno learned that, fortunately, none of those children were at IRC during the shooting. With 14 confirmed deaths, this shooting is the deadliest in the United States since the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre that killed 26 at a Connecticut elementary school. Rudy Chinchilla contributed to this report.

AIDS Day brings awareness to CSUF

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At Cal State Fullerton’s World AIDS Day celebration, students not only received information on HIV/AIDS but also availed of free condoms and HIV tests.

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‘Potter’ novels inspire community service

Harry Potter Alliance aims to be more than a fan club DANIELLE ORTENZIO Daily Titan

As proven by the Harry Potter Alliance Students for the Promotion of Everyone’s Welfare (SPEW) at Cal State Fullerton, magic is not only limited to wizards. In addition to being a fan club, this organization is dedicated to providing community service to those in need. SPEW was formed in spring 2014 by two eager groups of students. Once they were informed that there could only be one Harry Potter club, the two groups merged, forming one main Harry Potter organization. Michelle Hickethier, club president, said the club

formed out of a mutual love for all things Harry Potter. “We all have all the geeky merchandise, we all read the books and have seen the movies,” Hickethier said. Victoria Misener, social media chair of the club, said the message of the books is about “love, and love for your fellow man, love for yourself, love for others and that’s what the organization is about.” Though the members are fans of Harry Potter, the organization is about more than their love of the series. They hold several drives throughout the year and focus on doing good within the community. “I feel like there’s people who just kind of think we’re a fan club, and I would really like to get the word out that we are doing stuff,” Misener said. SEE CLUB 5

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Harry Potter Alliance Students for the Promotion of Everyone’s Welfare members decorate onesies with Harry Potter designs. They will be donating the onesies to a women’s shelter in Orange County.

Interim dean in running for permanent spot

Professional change provides optimism

Interim dean David Bowman, Ph.D., is one of three finalists in the search for a dean for the College of Natu2 ral Sciences

After working as a barista for almost three years, a student leaves the security of her job in pursuit of cre5 ative endeavors

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DTBRIEFS City council elects new mayor

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Asia Scott, 19, business marketing major, was one the many students who filled out a form to take a free HIV test at the World AIDS Day celebrations in the quad Wednesday.

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AIDS: Free testing offered to students JENNIE VU Daily Titan Monday was World AIDS Day, where organizations worldwide united in the fight against AIDS, showed their support for people living with HIV and commemorated those who have died. CSUF had their own World AIDS Day event on campus Tuesday at the main quad. There were four booths set up: the Peer Health University Network (PHUN) Hut, the Student Health and Counseling Center, Planned Parenthood and the AIDS Services Foundation Orange County. Each booth had brochures, posters and goodies to give out. The PHUN Hut had pins with pop culture references on them like, “Netflix and Chill,” and “Keep Calm & Get Tested.” Behind the Student Health and Counseling Center and Planned Parenthood booth was a big white poster split into two columns that showed myths and facts about HIV. Student advocates were also there to talk to students

individually about how the disease is spread and what preventative measures can be taken. The hut had games for students to play to help them learn more about the disease. The event was a form of outreach to talk about HIV and its facts and myths, said Araceli Casillas, Sexual Health Chair for PHUN. The event would “give students a full array of different services and different messages that come with World AIDS day,” she said. “Spreading awareness is the main goal and message of this event. That’s why we have other representatives here like Planned Parenthood and the AIDS Service Foundation of Orange County,” Casillas said. The AIDS Services Foundation offered free HIV tests for those interested. Students filled out a form and swabbed some of their saliva with a cotton swab and turned the swab into the representatives at the table. Testing each person only took about five minutes, said Luis Vargas, one of the representatives.

From there, the swabs were sent to the Student Health Center on campus for testing. Students received results within 20 minutes. While waiting for their results, Vargas said students received counseling about HIV/AIDS. The booth provided students with information about AIDS, such as awareness, prevention and treatment. In 2014, there were 5,760 people in Orange County who knew they were living with HIV, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. The agency further estimated that there were also 938 people who were unaware that they had the virus. Fullerton’s rate of new HIV diagnoses in 2014 is between 5.9 to 9.9 people per 100,000 of the population. The highest rates in the county were found in Stanton and Santa Ana, two of Orange County’s poorest cities. Orange County was ranked fifth for AIDS cases among counties in California, according to the California Department of Public Health.

The Fullerton city council unanimously elected councilwoman Jennifer Fitzgerald as mayor during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Fitzgerald’s ascent to the new position comes after she was fined $100 a few months ago by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) for failing to disclose on state forms that she is vice president of the lobbying firm Curt Pringle and Associates. Jane Rands, the sole dissenting voice at the meeting, told the council that she is concerned about Fitzgerald’s position at Curt Pringle and Associates. She warned the council to think about their vote, not because of Fitzgerald’s ability to serve, but because of her role as vice president at the lobbying firm. - SPENCER CUSTODIO

Gunman shoots 4 in Georgia A gunman in Savannah, Georgia, opened fire early Wednesday, killing a woman and injuring three men, according to the Washington Post. Eunica Baker, spokeswoman for the Savannah Chatham Police Department, said that no suspect has been arrested. The police department has not yet released the names of the victims. Local Savannah news media hardly addressed the story, because soon after, the massive shooting in San Bernardino occurred, which drew coverage from local and national news media. Since the Planned Parenthood mass shooting, there now have been three mass shootings in the U.S. the past week. - SPENCER CUSTODIO

Special forces to fly to Iraq At least 100 special forces soldiers are slated to go to Iraq to help track down ISIS leaders in Syria, according to The New York Times. The deployed troops will be “conducting raids” that will focus “on high-value individuals,” said Col. Steven H. Warren, spokesman for the soon-tobe-sent coalition. He said that it’s preferred that ISIS members are detained rather than killed, in order to gain intelligence. The Joint Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., where the troops are based, is catching up with the unexpected deployment and fine-tuning the details like what the procedure is if an ISIS member detained by the American commandos. - SPENCER CUSTODIO

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David Bowman, Ph.D., speaks at an open forum Wednesday as part of the interview process in the search for a new permanent dean for the Cal State Fullerton College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Bowman currently serves as interim dean for the college.

Second dean candidate speaks Interim dean vies for permanent dean position ERICA BUESA Daily Titan David Bowman, Ph.D., the current interim dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, spoke in an open forum Wednesday as the second of three candidates in the search for a permanent dean for the college. Bowman spoke to a nearly full room of his colleagues for an hour about his accomplishments and challenges

as interim dean and what he hopes to accomplish as dean. The USC graduate has been with Cal State Fullerton since 2001 and was named Outstanding Untenured Faculty Member for his college three years after being hired. Four years later, he became department chair for geological sciences and held that position until 2014, when he became interim dean. During his time at CSUF, Bowman said he helped develop the John D. Cooper Center, which specializes in archaeology and paleontology. The candidate outlined what he felt needed to be done

to succeed in the college, which he called the “ABCDs.” A is for access and accountability, B is for budget, C is for community engagement and D is for diversity. One point Bowman made right away was that education used to be looked at as a “gateway to success” and a road to the middle class, but it is now seen as becoming more of a barrier. “We’ve always been about access. We’ve always been about bringing new opportunities to students to get access to a higher education and to better themselves,” he said. “We have a great advantage over most other

institutions in the nation in that aspect.” The candidate brought up the (STEM)² program, which he feels helped eliminate the achievement gap in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. “The students that we have from the (STEM)² program who are community college transfers are actually succeeding at a higher rate than the students who are not,” he said. The issue of budget is a challenge that Bowman has faced as interim dean. The budget and state support continues to fluctuate, providing faculty with budget

challenges as financial support for research declines. Bowman said he hopes to find new ways to finance programs the faculty deems important. One way this could be done is through philanthropic donations, he said, something the college has not done enough of in the past. He pointed out that seeking these types of funding takes time but it’s possible as long as the dean, faculty and supporting staﬀ have a “vision” and a “road map” to success before seeking external funding. This is something Bowman said he was particularly proud of during his time as department chair and

interim dean. One important aspect of seeking out state, federal and external funding is having community engagement between the community and college, he said. The work being done in the college needs to be shared with the community that surrounds it Bowman said. This will show that CSUF and the college are worth supporting. Bowman is the second of three candidates to speak in the dean search. The final candidate, Robert Gannon, Ph.D., will speak before a forum Thursday at 2 p.m in PLN-130.

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Club soccer players find joy on field

Despite intramural status, Lightning FC strives for success DONALD EDMONDS For the Daily Titan

It’s a cold Tuesday evening on Cal State Fullerton’s athletic fields. Yet instead of bundling up in blankets, students are running and jumping, breaking a sweat as they kick a ball around. On one side of the field, Alan Landa is throwing his body left and right, blocking shots as goalie. His opponents are doing their best to get the ball through him. On the other side, Pablo Garcia Alvarez is also sweating as he maneuvers around a number of defenders in order to get closer to the goal. He kicks the ball to the Bryan Valcarcel, team captain, who takes it even closer. For the members of Lightning FC, CSUF men’s intramural soccer team, these are their Tuesday evenings. Despite work and school obligations, they manage to carve out time in the week to do something they love. “I work and go to school, so this works perfectly for my schedule, since it’s at night and we only play twice a week,” said Valcarcel, a civil engineering major. “I make sure that we have at least one practice a week besides the game where everyone can meet.” Other players share Valcarcel’s struggle. Landa, a kinesiology major, would like to get more time on the field, but his schedule between work and school won’t allow it. Alvarez, who is majoring in sociology and psychology, puts in 30 or

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Lightning FC, a Cal State Fullerton intramural men’s soccer team, practices for their end-of-season games. The team practices on Tuesday evenings at the Intramural fields. Many of the team members have been playing soccer since they were young.

more hours of work a week, on top of school and soccer practice. “There’s times I put five to six (hours of workout time) and then there’s times I put one.” Alvarez said. “It’s hard balancing school and balancing work.” Despite other commitments, Valcarcel said the team’s resolve on the field is unified. “I’ve always asked the players, ‘Hey, do you guys just want to have fun and relax or do you want to be competitive?’” Valcarcel said. “Every single

time it’s, ‘We’re going to be competitive.’ So, we’re always trying to get first place.” Landa shares the same opinion. “We’re hungry for the wins. We want first place and to win because it’s the effort we put into it; it’s earning the title that we really want,” he said. “I think that’s the mentality of all of us,” Alvarez said. “We have the mentality of having fun. You enjoy what you’re doing, but we also want to compete. I think it is in all of us to

compete.” Despite Valcarcel’s motto of “always go for first,” being in first place is not everything for the team. “I don’t think it’s really, how do you say it, the endpoint that you always want. It’s just the process that you enjoy, so I enjoy the process even if we don’t get first,” Alvarez said. The players revel in the physical activity on and off the field. Landa tries “to get an hour of working out in the gym every day,” and Alvarez shares his commitment.

“I always run,” Alvarez said. “If I can’t practice because of class or work, I just jog, keep in condition. I also go to the Student Rec Center to get my workouts in once a week.” With the official CSUF men’s soccer team having entered the Big West Tournament, the success of an intramural team might not seem as impactful. Valcarcel disagrees. “I think we could give them a run for their money if we were to practice as much as they did,” he said. “So, if we had equal

amount of practice time, I think we could hold our own against them.” Landa, Alvarez and Valcarcel have been playing since they were kids and each of of them has plans to continue playing soccer after graduation. “I’ve been playing soccer all my life,” Valcarcel said. “It doesn’t matter what shape or form, whether it’s indoor or outdoor … I’m going to be playing somehow, some way.” “Seriously, I think I’ll be playing soccer for the rest of my life,” Landa said.

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The club holds an annual book drive during the spring in which students are encouraged to drop off books in a box placed on campus. The books are then donated to local shelters and charities. Children’s books were especially requested. Last spring, about 200 books were donated from CSUF. The club often does small, on-campus community service, and that way students who are “still scared of actually facing people can get involved,” Hickethier said. She said that it’s more convenient for people to donate on campus and then have SPEW take the books over to the shelter for them. As part of its most recent club meeting, the group decorated baby onesies that would be donated to a women’s shelter. The organization is still a fairly small club, with about 60 people involved via Facebook and a group of eight who meet once a month. Hickethier encourages people to join in on their monthly, two-hour discussions, which revolve not only around Harry Potter, but also pop culture in general. “We are always open to new book ideas and things like that,” Hickethier said. In regard to the future of the club, Hickethier envisions a

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By becoming more involved with community service activities, Michelle Hickethier, SPEW’s club president, hopes to make the organization more than just a place for fans. The club plans to organize a sock drive in the near future to donate to homeless shelters.

Quidditch team. Quidditch is a competitive sport played in the Harry Potter series on flying brooms. In real life, it involves two teams of seven players, all of whom run around on land, straddling brooms. While she attempted to form a team last

year, there were not enough dedicated members. Hickethier said she would like to form a team because it can prove to be a good team-building activity among club members, as well as among other teams

in the community. Other schools such as Cal State Long Beach and UC Irvine have Quidditch teams. “It really helps us actually work with the community of Orange County. There are so many other people

who love Harry Potter that we can get to know,” Hickethier said. Her main goal is to help the club become “bigger and just flourish more.” Hickethier would also like to organize a sock drive in the near

future to donate to homeless shelters. If students are interested in becoming involved with the organization, they are encouraged to join the Facebook page or to look up the club via CSUF’s club directory.

Leaving longtime job gives student new outlook In quitting her barista job, CSUF senior finds creative spark LIZETH LUEVANO Daily Titan I quit my job at a coffee shop this week. Thinking about that makes my heart race and makes my hands tremble. For the past three years, I committed to standing behind a bar for up to eight hours a day making drinks and serving caffeine-addicted customers with a smile on my face. Sometimes that smile was completely genuine and other times it was completely forced. I usually worked the opening shift, which meant that I had to be up at 3:30 a.m. to be at work by 4:15 a.m. For a while it was fine. I would tell myself, “I’m young. I can stay up late and wake up early. No big deal.” Except that this school year marks my

fourth and last year in college. With life after college right around the corner, I have put a lot of pressure on myself to snag an internship and build my professional résumé as much as I can. When I began this column, I mentioned that I didn’t want my jam-packed schedule to allow me to fall into a rut. I vowed to go somewhere or try something new each week and not allow myself excuses. I was able to set aside one day a week where I didn’t have school or work and I followed through on my word. I have since visited many of the places that I’ve wanted to go to for years. I’ve enjoyed new experiences and have shared lasting memories with people close to me. Yet, this experience and semester as a whole has been eye-opening. I finally allowed myself to admit that I have taken on more than I can handle. As it turns out, an average of three hours of sleep per

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night is not enough. My friends and family expressed that fact various times, but I always responded with, “It’s fine. It’s only for one semester, two at most.” But with my last semester of college quickly approaching, I have added an internship to my list of responsibilities and the realization that I have outgrown my college job as a barista and shift supervisor hit me. I knew that I had to focus on what I want to do as a career and to do that, I need time and enough sleep to be able to fully focus. With a heavy heart, I wrote my resignation letter. As I prepared myself to get out of my car to go into work and talk to my boss, my heart raced and my entire body trembled. I took a few deep breaths and told myself that it was time to move on. The talk with my boss went smoothly, which made me feel much better. Besides an internship and school, I know that I want to focus a

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The pressures of building a more professional résumé and making the best of her last year at Cal State Fullerton led Lizeth Luevano to quit her longtime job as a barista.

lot of my newfound time and energy into contributing to blogs, making my passion for crafts and coffee into a side job and seeing where that may lead.

I know that this will take some getting used to and there will probably be tough times where I will rethink my decision to quit, but hard work to me

isn’t daunting so much as it is motivating and exciting. For now, I look forward to my last two weeks of the semester with the promise of sleep at the end.

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Beauty is not just skin deep

Calender challenges beauty standards and highlights success DANIELLE ORTENZIO Daily Titan

Can big become the new beautiful, again? In the 2016 edition of the Pirelli calendar, women of different body shapes and beauty standards were photographed, including Amy Schumer and Serena Williams, according to CNN Style. This is different than the previous 42 editions, which featured nudity and models such as Naomi Campbell, Penelope Cruz, Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford. In the 2016 edition, Pirelli decided to “focus on women’s strength and achievements,” according to NPR. Women who did not necessarily meet the current standard of beauty were asked to take part in the calendar, proving that women want to be honored for more than just a pretty face. Writer Fran Lebowitz does not think people have lost interest in viewing nude women, but finds it interesting that “people are interested in finding different ways of looking at women,” according to NPR. Physical attractiveness is incredibly important to some, especially those within the entertainment industry. According to Social Issues Research Center, statistics show that people

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The 2016 edition of the Pirelli calendar features images of women with different body types, challenging today’s standards for beauty in women. The calendar is intended to focus on the strengths and achievements and the women photographed, as opposed to their physical features alone.

believe in a “what is beautiful is good” stereotype, which is “an irrational but deep-seated belief that physically attractive people possess other desirable characteristics such as intelligence, competence, social skills, confidence — even moral virtue.” The fact that women who do not fit the stereotypical, entertainment-style version of beautiful were still asked

to take part in posing for a calendar suggests that society is attempting to dig a bit deeper than mere looks. Photographer Annie Leibovitz said her goal was to “show the women exactly as they are, with no pretense,” according to Daily Mail. A decision was made to honor these women for themselves, sending a positive message of acceptance to viewers. The simple act

of photographing women without editing them afterward encourages viewers to love themselves and could be the beginning of a positive-body-image movement, according to Daily Mail. In a survey conducted by Glamour, 300 women of varying shapes and sizes, women have 13 negative body thoughts daily. In the course of one day, 97 percent of women “admitted to having

at least one ‘I hate my body’ moment.” While these statistics are depressing, they are in no way shocking. One of the culprits? Pop culture and the way women are portrayed in the media. Women with confidence are displayed in media, but they do not show the struggle of what it took to get there, said self-esteem expert Jess Weiner at a womens conference.

If the journey to confidence was covered effectively, more women would be able to follow along and perhaps take their own self-journey to acceptance. Photographing women based on their achievements and not necessarily based solely on their looks sends a message of selfworth and confidence to numerous people battling their own insecurities.

Renewable energy is closer than expected Massive global shift will likely follow climate change conference GINO RICCARDI ZACK JOHNSTON Daily Titan The evidence of climate change is now indisputable. Temperatures are rising worldwide, California is experiencing its worst drought in recorded history and the Greenland ice sheet is melting away. That’s why world leaders are gathered in Paris for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in hopes of coming to a consensus as to what can be done. There is no doubt in the evidence. In the 12 days they’ve set aside to find ways to solve the problem, President Barack Obama and the leaders of the free world will discuss things like the changing of emissions standards and investing in renewable energy like solar and wind power. But a real solution has to involve a drastic change in infrastructure. One of the major concerns among world leaders is how they

go about overhauling the way people access power without taking major players like Edison and General Electric out of the game. One would think that every homeowner could buy a set of solar panels and never have to pay for electricity again. But it’s not that simple. Southern California Edison, for instance, created a convoluted system where a homeowner generates electricity for the company which, in turn, sells it back to the customer. If the world is going to change the way it does power, people can’t be afraid to cut large corporations out of the deal. The truth is they’re not necessary. New technologies are being invented every day that make it possible to generate power with things like sewage, cows’ methane and even exercise. There are several different ways that sewage can be converted into renewable energy. Some of those methods include methane-producing bacteria, applying heat and pressure to sludge in order to produce methane and sludge gasification, which can

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President Barack Obama met with other world leaders in Paris for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change to discuss how to deal with the impending dangers of climate change on a global scale.

produce a flammable synthetic gas, according to Mother Jones, a nonprofit news outlet. Naturally found methane can also be part of the solution. About 25 percent of all methane emissions in the atmosphere are released

from cows, according to Big Think. The National Institute of Agriculture Technology in Argentina developed a device that can capture some of the 300 liters of methane a cow produces a day, so that is can be used as biofuel. Along with the

advancements made in methane energy, clean electric energy can also help wean the world off fossil fuels. Devices like the UpCycle Ecocharger has turned a common exercise machine into an electric power source. One hour of cycling

can generate enough power to fully charge a laptop. With these kinds of advancements being made in renewable energy, it is not unrealistic to think that most of the world can end its dependence on fossil fuel within the near future.

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There are many disparate facets of your life coming together now, and you would be wise to connect the dots between the apparent coincidences. You have a chance to create a special kind of magic simply by focusing on the relationship between separate events.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Attempting to balance your list of chores with your desire for excitement leads to an unsolvable dilemma today. Even if you’re facing a difficult decision now, you’re required to play by the existing rules.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

Discerning the fine edge between a brilliant thought and a crazy one today is nearly impossible as rational Mercury trines wild Uranus. However, there’s really no need to waste too much time worrying about slipping over the edge as long as you maintain your sense of humor.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

Your best friends remain true to you through thick and thin, and they quietly cheer you on as you express your creativity today. They seem to appreciate your authenticity and admire you even more when you are in waht you love.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

It may seem as if everyone is having more fun than you today, but this lopsided perception could be a figment of your imagination. You want to be part of the group, yet you also need to maintain your reputation as an outsider.

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

Burying your unrealistic thoughts won’t make you happy today, but neither will indiscriminately telling them to anyone who will listen. Nevertheless, your outrageous schemes may get the best of you if you cannot come up with a plan to harness the power of imagination.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

Circumstances may necessitate that you publicly display your emotions in ways that normally would make you uncomfortable. You are willing to stand up for your beliefs today, and being vulnerable is just part of the package. Wait until you are fully ready before comitting

PISCES

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

You might come across more rebellious than you actually feel today since you don’t realize how intimidating your words sound to your coworkers. Obviously, you are free to say whatever enters your mind without censoring your remarks. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

SPORTS

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The Titans have put together strong performances over the last five games. Now on its way to the Evergreen State, Fullerton will look to come back home with two more wins on hand when it takes on Seattle University before facing off against the University of Washington.

Titans set for trip to Washington Men’s basketball looks to continue its winning form on the road CHRIS SHEATS Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team will look to keep its momentum when it travels north this weekend to go head-to-head against the Seattle University Redhawks on Friday and the University of Washington on Sunday.

The Titans are coming off an impressive win against Cal State Dominguez Hills where the team held its opponent to a low field goal percentage of 33.3 and forced eight turnovers. Head Coach Dedrique Taylor received a big boost from his bench as it was one of the key components in the win. Reserves Lanerryl Johnson and Rashard Todd accounted for 35 of the 47 points that the Titan bench provided for the game. Todd had a very impressive game from downtown

as he connected on 3-4 from the 3-point line. The Titans were fairly effective in getting to the free throw line, shooting 12-18 from the charity stripe. Freshman Khalil Ahmad had an outstanding game as he recorded a double-double for the contest. Ahmad contributed 15 points on 6-10 shooting from the field and crashed the boards relentlessly by grabbing 12 rebounds. The Titans dominated most of the game as they

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led their opposition by double digits going into the half and never letting up the rest of the way. The Opposition Seattle University is coming off a brutal loss from the California Golden Bears where they fell short 66-52 after a tightly contested first half. Prior to that, the Redhawks have struggled in the season and currently hold a record of 2-4. The Redhawks had a good outing from junior

guard Brendan Westendorf, who scored the team a high 13 points and set his teammates up well with seven assists. The latter half of the road trip will see the Titans go up against the University of Washington. The Huskies are coming fresh off the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, where they placed seventh overall after beating the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 71-66. Andrew Andrews, the Huskies’ senior guard, had

a dominant performance against Charlotte, putting up 30 points on 50 percent shooting and adding a team high of 13 rebounds to his impressive stat line. The Titans are looking to add to an already impressive year as they will enter the weekend with a current record of 5-1. Tip-off for Friday’s contest against the Redhawks is at 7 p.m. at KeyArena in Seattle. The Titans will play at the Alaska Airlines Center to finish off their short road trip Sunday.

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The Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team will look to break out of its slump as it prepares to take on the Montana State University Bobcats on Thursday and the University of Montana Grizzlies on Sunday. After starting the regular season with a blowout victory against Portland State University and a win that came down to the wire against the Loyola Marymount Lions, the Titans have run into a skid, losing their last five games. The last time the Titans and the Bobcats met on the court was last year, where the Bobcats comfortably took the game 63-47. Going into the game, the Titans are shooting 36.3 percent from the field while allowing the opposition to shoot 41.5 percent. Fullerton has not been reliable beyond the arc, as the Titans have shot only 30 percent. The Titans have been losing the rebounding battle, recording nearly 37 rebounds per game compared to their opponent’s 42 rebounds per game. When the Titans head into the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, they will meet nine returning Bobcats that earned the team a 15-15 record last year. Heading the charge for the Bobcats will be junior guard Peyton Ferris who is leading the squad with

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CSUF started the season strong, but has dropped to a record of 2-5 since losing its last five games. The Titans will look to bounce back against Montana State to open their short road trip.

13.2 points per game. Ferris will be joined by senior forward Jasmine Hommes who is averaging 12.3 points per game and leading her team in blocks with 10 this season. MSU has been spreading the ball more than its opponent, garnering 18.3 assists per game compared to its opponents’ 9.8 on the season. Sunday afternoon will see CSUF traveling to the University of Montana’s Dahlberg Arena to meet the Grizzlies (4-2). To date, the University of Montana holds the series record against Fullerton 4-0; however, the two teams have yet to meet in the 21st century, according to Fullerton Athletics. The Grizzlies are coming off a win over Drexel University, where junior forward Kayleigh Valley led her team, scoring 29 points off of 50 percent shooting and 11 free throws made. Valley

will be assisted by senior McCalle Feller, who contributed 16 points in that same game against Drexler. The CSUF offense will rely on freshman Michelle Berry, who has been leading the team’s offense and defense with 15.3 points per game and 5.7 defensive rebounds per game to redeem the team’s road trip. Although the team lost all three games, CSUF center Karima Gabriel played well last week, totaling 38 points and 17 rebounds to help the Titans’ cause. Even though the Titans are riding a stretch of losses, the offense has still been producing at a top level, scoring more than 50 points in three of CSUF’s five losses. Fullerton will hope to get off to a good start in Montana against the Bobcats on Thursday and wrangle with the Grizzlies on Sunday to close out its four-game road trip.

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