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Club invites casual and competitive riders alike AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan Early in the mornings, before the sun even peaks over the horizon, ‘CSUF Cycling’ gears up to embark on a routine 50-mile bike ride through the Southern California landscape. Ever since the establishment of the cycling club in 1989, passionate riders from all skill levels gather for miles of group ventures.

CSUF Cycling is open to students, faculty and anyone else interested in not only bike rides, but also meetings, fundraising events and fun-time activities.

The club aims to expand student knowledge of the sport by advocating appropriate safety measures of bike riding, along with promoting the competitive scenes cycling has to offer.

Since the club’s inception, passionate members have put in countless hours and tons of effort to help popularize the sport of cycling among fellow students.

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Fire departments all over Southern California have teamed up with ABC7 News to bring toys to less-fortunate children with the Spark of Love toy drive. Donation events will be held in regionally various cities in the region in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Local fire departments jump onboard toy drive ERICA BUESA Daily Titan Aiming to provide new toys and sporting goods for less-fortunate children up to 17 years old in Southern

California, ABC7 News is hosting its 23rd-annual Spark of Love Christmas toy drive.

Fire stations throughout Southern California are participating this year, and each station receives a fair amount of donations, said Fullerton Deputy Fire Chief Julie Kunze.

“It has been lower in the past couple years because of the recession, but it has

picked up a little bit last year,” Kunze said.

Before the recession, fire departments distributed about 300,000 toys in Orange County.

“Last year, we only did 180,000,” Kunze said.

Although the donations have decreased, they are still significant, considering the number of children living in poverty in local counties. In 2012, 27.8 percent of Orange

County children were living at or below the current poverty level, according to a study published by the California Public Policy Institute. In Los Angeles, the number was at 29.9 percent.

A 2009-2013 estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau found that 16 percent of Fullerton residents live below poverty levels. The county and city poverty figures have produced an even greater

need for toy drives like Spark of Love.

“It provides gifts and equipment to kids and teenagers who otherwise may go without a toy this holiday season,” Kunze said.

Organizations and businesses throughout Fullerton will host events with the hopes of bolstering toy donations for Spark of Love.

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Green2Go makes healthy eating a tasty treat Hearty, organic fare never looked or tasted better VIVIAN CHOW Daily Titan Tucked away in the corner of a quiet shopping center in Brea is Green2Go, a casual eatery serving up healthy bites that are both tasty and good for the heart.

With busy schedules and finals coming up, it’s tempting for students to choose unhealthy fast food options that are conveniently situated on every corner.

But it’s important to slow down and enjoy a nutritious meal every once in awhile, especially during times of stress and busy work.

Green2Go is a great choice for students looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of campus and enjoy a fresh, hearthealthy meal.

The café is modern, open-aired and filled with floor-to ceiling windows that allow for a pleasant amount of natural light.

The industrial-inspired design embodies an earthtoned color palette, metal chairs, wire-framed lighting fixtures and plenty of wood and concrete materials.

There’s a large, outdoor seating area perfect for studying or reading. It’s a solid place for a lunch date, casual get-togethers and alfresco dining.

The menu offers salads, paninis, sandwiches, burgers, rice bowls, tacos and various side dishes. The restaurant operates using the trendy model of the pay-first-enjoy-after system; the food is restaurant quality without the high prices or stuffy service.

All food is served on real plate settings and utensils.

The veggie burger is moist and tender, with perfectly crisp vegetables.

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The organic farmhouse cuisine at Green2Go offers four types of taco options: tri-tip, fish of the day, roasted chicken and seasonal veggies. All dishes are served with kale slaw, guacamole, pico de gallo and a choice of tortillas.

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CSUF to honor shooting victims Vigil will be held in memory of San Bernardino victims KALEB STEWART Daily Titan A candlelight vigil will take place in the quad on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in memory of the victims who were gunned down in San Bernardino one week ago.

As described in a news release from Cal State Fullerton, the student organized vigil aims to “promote peace, love and unity” and is expected to last for one hour.

Similar to the Peacegiving Vigil held in November after the Paris attacks, this upcoming gathering will feature an open

mic for people to express themselves.

Thuan Nguyen, the founder of the vigil, hopes that with no planned speakers, many Titans will come and express a “visual symbolic message” for those affected in San Bernardino.

“We are doing this because we care,” Nguyen said.

Nguyen was inspired to plan the vigil after he read stories about the shooting victims.

The gathering is community oriented and is intended to show care and solidarity to families of the victims.

“A vigil is not some sort of political movement,” Nguyen said. “What a vigil is is a moment of gathering to share condolences during a tragic event.”

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Students are organizing a vigil to be held Thursday afternoon in memory of the victims of last week’s attacks in San Bernardino.

Nguyen encourages the campus community to sign cards at the gathering before

candlelight vigil begins.

“People describe tragedy as dark times,” Nguyen

said. “The candle represents the kind of light that shines out of the dark.”

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Once the gifts are collected, they are distributed by means of nonprofit organizations. Orange County has a unique distribution process, Kunze said.

“Spark of Love is part of an Orange County toy collaborative”, she said. The collaborative consists of the Marines, Toys for Tots, Spark of Love, Orange County Social Services and the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

By forming a coalition, the groups eliminate competition for toys, Kunze said.

Fire stations and other donation centers in Orange County collect the toys, which are then distributed to the nonprofit organizations based on need.

Spark of Love is not the only charity that the Fullerton Fire Department is involved with. The department had a pancake breakfast in early November that raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The toy drive began Nov. 9 and will run until Christmas Eve. All fire stations in Fullerton are accepting toys 24 hours a day, as long as the firefighters are awake, Kunze said.

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The House overwhelmingly passed a bill that would require visas for people who have been to Iraq or Syria in the past five years, according to the OC Register.

The bill will also involve many changes to visa requirements for countries, which have been deemed as a “terrorist hotspot.”

The restrictions apply to everyone who has traveled to a flagged country within that year, with the only exceptions being military service and official government visits.

This legislation targets what is described as the “visa waiver” program, which had allowed citizens of 38 countries to stay in the United States for up to 90 days without a visa.

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Arturo Galvan, who was arrested on suspicion of burglary regarding thefts of women’s panties last week, was released from Orange County Jail on $200,000 bail Saturday, according to the OC Register.

Some of the six victims that Galvan, 44, is suspected of robbing were female Cal State Fullerton students living in off-campus apartments who were tracked via GPS coordinates embedded in their social media photos, said Fullerton Police Sgt. Kathryn Hamel.

Galvan, of Menifee, is married and has three preteen daughters. It is unclear what he was doing with the undergarments found during a search of his home last Friday alongside, TVs, iPads and jewelry.

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Fabiola Consider, a homeless woman in Costa Mesa, was arrested Monday for threatening to assault Papa John’s employees with a rusty metal chain after they refused to give her free food, according to the OC Register.

Consider became violent after her demand for free food was denied, but no one was injured by the 4-footlong rusty metal chain with a hook on one end. One employee had his phone broken when Consider slapped it out of his hand for trying to call the police.

Police records show Consider has been to jail multiple times in the past on counts of assault and battery, disabling a cellular communication device, resisting arrest and public intoxication.

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Students learn gender neutrality Workshop teaches how to minimize harmful language CONNIE LEE Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton students learned about how to change the way they perceive everyday language and communication at Gender Chat, a workshop hosted by the WoMen’s Center at University Hall on Tuesday.

The speaker, Rosalina Camacho, WoMen’s Center coordinator, focused on how aspects of everyday life that are often overlooked need to become more gender neutral. She also talked about how people don’t think twice about harmful language.

Camacho explained that

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If someone keeps on getting stereotyped every day, what does that feel like for them?

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ROSALINA CAMACHO WoMen’s Center Coordinator internalizing gender-neutral language is akin to learning a whole other language.

The English language is a convenient starting point for learning gender-neutral language because it doesn’t contain words that have masculine or feminine endings like other languages, she said.

She put emphasis on the amount of stereotyping and labelling prevalent in today’s society. Camacho discussed national campaigns established to get rid of the word “retarded.” She showed how

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The Cal State Fullerton WoMen’s Center holds various discussion groups to educate students about topics on gender and sexuality.

that word, as well as many gendered insults that are unfair, insulting and excluding, need to be taken out of the common vocabulary.

“If someone keeps on getting stereotyped every day, what does that feel like for them?” Camacho asked the students. “From a race perspective, if someone is always being followed at a store because of the color of

their skin, how do you think they feel?”

Participants were intrigued with Camacho’s way of fusing humor, pop culture and history into her talk, which brought a new way of understanding how communities need to acknowledge the new kind of gendered language.

“It was really interesting and it helps you think about

stuff you don’t even realize,” said Czarina Macapagal, health science major, about common speech. “I think students should come.”

Camacho said that CSUF has worked hard to not only support the WoMen’s Center but also to make sure that the entire school is as gender-inclusive as possible.

Still, there are quite a few things left to be done.

“When you want change, you have to be willing to wait a little bit,” Camacho said.

The workshop was one of several activities that the WoMen’s Center hosts to provide insight and support for the diverse student body at CSUF. Aaron Broek, a business major who works at the front desk of the WoMen’s Center,

said that more people should attend WoMen’s Center events.

“They provide a lot of opportunities for students to connect to each other and gain useful information from all of our experts that we bring in,” Broek said.

“People are always encouraged to come in and find out what we’ve got going on here.”

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THEATRE REVIEW: Emotional play tackles gay discrimination

STOP KISS

ERICA BUESA Daily Titan After a nine-night run at Cal State Fullerton’s Grand Central Theater in Santa Ana, “Stop Kiss” had its final performance Saturday.

Alumnus Craig Tyrl directed the dramedy that was modern, yet timeless, tackling LGBT discrimination.

The set remained true to the original play, which takes place in late-‘90s New York.

A tragic love story of two women, Callie and Sara, unfolds out of sequence, playing with time.

Following a budding romance, the two women are unsuspecting of the love they will soon discover between themselves.

A prop used throughout the play is a magic eight ball that answers important questions for Callie and Sara.

Besides the bar and minimal props — tray, wine bottle and wine glasses — the cast made use of only four chairs in each scene.

On occasion the chairs served as a fold-out couch, other times as a hospital bed.

The set’s minimalism allowed to the play to be imaginative.

A variety of scarves identified each character.

The cast gave a brilliant performance that was both dramatic and emotional, with a touch of witty humor throughout.

The play was a whirlwind of dramatic scene transitions with no intermissions, taking the audience through a series of events that end in Sara’s brutal beating for sharing a kiss with Callie.

Callie, a seasoned New Yorker, is introduced to Sara, a transplant from the midwest who is new to the city.

Sara needs a home for her cat and Callie is generous enough to provide a space.

What started as a favor between strangers turns into a unique and unlikely friendship.

Callie, played by Tina A. Burkhalter, is a traffic reporter who moves to the New York to study and ends up making it her home.

As the story develops, it becomes clear that she’s not completely happy with her life. She hates her job, which she secured from her ex-boyfriend’s family, and her sister, who ran off with one of her past loves.

Callie is jaded and

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Actor Christopher Yu plays the charismatic George, Callie’s best friend with benefits. His presence provides comic relief throughout the otherwise serious subject matter. He’s a source of comfort for Callie after she’s attacked for showing romantic affection to her friend and lover, Sara.

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Tina A. Burkhalter plays Callie, the jaded and cynical lead character. She soon meets and falls in love with Sara, an unlikely friend and eventual lover. She and Sara face discrimination for their love, after sharing a momentous, passionate kiss, resulting from the immense chemistry the two women can no longer ignore.

doesn’t anticipate liking Sara, played by CSUF student Chelsea Harvey, because she is her polar opposite.

Sara is a spunky, enthusiastic school teacher, excited about a fellowship she accepted in the Bronx.

Ironically, the fellowship is named after a teacher who was killed at the very school where she will be teaching, but the shady

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location is not the most dangerous for her.

As the play progresses, the audience meets George, who is Callie’s best friend with benefits.

George, played by Christopher Yu, is handsome, charming and provides a bit of comic relief and emotional comfort for Callie after Sara’s attack.

Peter, Sara’s longtime boyfriend whom she left

to pursue her fellowship, makes an appearance after her attack.

While Sara is in a coma, Peter and Callie have a conversation about the two women’s relationship, where audience members get an insight into what Callie is feeling.

The romantic tension between Sara and Callie is finally released during a magical kiss, filled with

feelings that had gone unacknowledged.

One underlying message in the play comes from police Detective Cole, played

by Chayan Tavakoly, who questions Callie about the fateful night’s events.

As the questioning progresses, Callie starts to feel he is blaming her for the attack.

Cole digs and digs until Callie admits that a man

attacked her and Sara after the two women shared a kiss on a park bench.

Burkhalter gave a heart felt performance, moving the audience to tears and other times, making jaws drop.

The actor’s performance had audience members on the edge of their seats while watching “Stop Kiss,” leaving the audience with a powerful message.

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A genuine apology from Justin Bieber

“Purpose” album features Bieber’s maturity and sincerity ERICA SHARP Daily Titan

Justin Bieber’s much-anticipated latest effort, “Purpose,” features a black-and-white photo of the singer with his head bowed and hands raised in prayer, exposing a cross tattoo etched in the middle of his chest.

The album arrived three years after his last release, “Believe,” and two years after the digital compilation “Journals.”

“Purpose” is a more mature-sounding version of “Believe.”

Prior to the release of “Purpose,” the Canadian-born former YouTube sensation turned his sweet and innocent image to that of a troubled teen struggling with his own fame, creating a high-profile image under constant surveillance in the media.

After multiple apologies for his ongoing misbehavior, incidents continued to occur.

Nonetheless, “Purpose” seems to be the sincerest apology yet, seemingly translating his self-realization to song.

The song “Sorry,” captures this message best, as he accepts full responsibility for his actions and the mistakes he’s made, asking for another chance.

Wandering through the club pop beats, he sings, “I know you know that I made those mistakes maybe once or twice. By once or twice, I mean a couple of hundred of times.’ At the end he asks, “Is it too late to say

sorry now?” The track “I’ll Show You,” which demonstrates a more vulnerable side of Bieber, is produced by electronic DJ Skrillex.

The song acts as an explanation of his controversial past and plea for forgiveness, “It’s like they want me to be perfect.

Don’t forget I’m human, don’t forget I’m real.”

Bieber sheds light on growing up in the limelight and the pressure he’s constantly under, saying, “Sometimes it’s hard to do the right thing, when the pressure is coming down like lightning.”

Bieber’s petition for a second chance seems to be well-received, rolling out record-breaking sales since its Nov. 13 release, according to Billboard Magazine.

In the United States, “Purpose” has sold 522,000 copies in the first week of sales, trumping his previous record of 374,000 copies for “Believe” in 2012.

Sales of “Purpose” have earned Bieber biggest sales week honors, trumping the previous male title holder, Eminem’s “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” in 2013.

The cool, love-drenched tracks “The Feeling,” “No Pressure” and “No Sense” feature collaborations with “New Americana” singer Halsey, Big Sean and Travis Scott, respectively.

As Halsey and Bieber take turns singing in “The Feeling,” textures blend between dark drum beats and an escalating pop vibe.

The piano ballad “Life is Worth Living” seems to indicate that Bieber’s new direction will be a positive one, mentioning that his life is now rooted in faith.

Bieber has spoken

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Pop star Justin Bieber’s highly-anticipated fourth record, “Purpose,” serves as a public apology for the mistakes he’s made while under the watchful eye of the media. In first week sales, the album sold 552,000 copies, making it Bieber’s largest sales week ever.

openly about his faith in past interviews, including a recent cover story with New York-based Complex Magazine, where he said that his faith has gotten him to where he is today.

This is evident in the album cover that displays

him in prayer, Bieber also sings in a more meditative tone, with lyrics such as, “God sent us an angel to help us out.”

The album winds down with the piano ballad “Purpose,” a raw and honest look into the Canadian

singer’s heart that evokes the same feelings as the 2012 hit single “Believe,” which capped off Bieber’s third effort.

But “Purpose” had what “Believe” lacked, a newfound understanding of maturity and self-forgiveness,

an effort for his “Spirit to be at ease.”

Bieber will go on a Purpose World Tour in 2016, hitting six California venues, including a three-night return to Los Angeles’ Staples Center March 20 through 23.

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Interesting menu items include Wild Hawaiian-Style Poke Salad, Tofu Teriyaki Bowl, Santa Barbara Smoked Salmon Panini and a buildyour-own-burger bar.

Some of the desserts offered were banana bread bruleé, organic chocolate flourless cake and seasonal cobblers.

The organic food takes a farm-to-table approach because everything is sourced locally and sustainably.

The fresh ingredients make every dish a pleasant gastronomical treat.

Servers greet guests warmly upon their arrival and answer any questions regarding ingredients and modifications.

The guests seemeed relaxed

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and calm in the warm and friendly atmosphere, enjoying their food in a modern, nofrills atmosphere.

The prices, although fair, are not necessarily the most affordable when compared to the typical college student fast food meal.

Prices range from $8 to $17 depending on the entreé, but for the most part prices sit comfortably in the $10 to $12 spectrum.

Green2Go is definitely not a place to bolt in and out for a quick bite.

It isn’t a stiff sit-down joint either, but the food quality, thoughtful presentation and higher prices call for the devotion of more time to enjoy the many offerings.

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Good parenting can help eliminate hate In times of fear it is crucial to set a tolerant example for children

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DAISY CARLOS Daily Titan Following the mass shootings in San Bernadino and Paris, fear, hate and tragedy seem to be at the core of most media reporting and on the front page of every major newspaper.

Coverage is everywhere and exposure is difficult to avoid, especially for children.

As the most innocent members of society, children should be reared not to hate and fear, but to understand and accept.

According to CNN’s report, “After Terror Attacks, Teaching Our Children Not to Hate,” parents actually raise more tolerant children by being tolerant themselves. What a novel idea.

“The surest way to teach a kid hate is to be hateful as a parent,” Samantha Skey, SheKnows Media’s chief marketing officer, said. “And the surest way to teach them tolerance is to exhibit tolerance.”

Skey introduces an idea that has been known in the world of psychology for decades: children mirror their parents in all aspects.

Albert Bandura’s social learning theory states that behavior is learned through the environment by observational learning.

Parents serve as models to children, who then observe their behaviors, encode them and go on to imitate them.

Knowing this, all parents should be using the

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Children learn how to behave in society by observing their biggest role models: their parents. Therefore, the best way to teach children how to not be hateful is for parents themselves to not be hateful. By setting a good example, parents can raise a generation of tolerant and open-minded adults.

powerful impact they have on their children as a source for good.

A 2012 article from Psychology Today ties the root of intolerance with the fear of the unknown. People project their unified beliefs toward a larger group and plant the first seed of intolerance and hate and, once learned, it can spread like wildfire.

As philosopher Bertrand Russell said, “Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd.”

At a time when the United States is floored with insurmountable anxieties and intolerance, Skey urges parents to keep their

children from going down the “hate path” by exposing them to as many people as possible. This, according to CNN, helps children build open-mindedness by putting aside biases.

Given the tragic events around world — the most recently one being close to Fullerton — if the community and the nation ever

hope to see a society driven by tolerance rather than intolerance, by love rather than hate and by peace rather than war, people must start with themselves and be the best example they can be.

“When we are focused on what we love rather than what we hate … there is a shift in energy channels,”

Karyl McBride, Ph.D., of Psychology Today, said. “It doesn’t mean that we condone criminal behavior, child abuse, or violent acts, but if we look at it from the perspective of how we can help, love more, and give healing and nurturing energy to ourselves and others … maybe that key will turn the mysterious lock.”

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Set aside your childish ways and take yourself more seriously today.

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You’re not sure why everyone makes the simplest tasks so complicated today. It’s much easier for you to function effectively when you can singularly focus on your work, prompting you to avoid unnecessary emotional drama.

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Your peers are perceptive enough to look right past your smile today because they can tell something’s bothering you. Although you might attempt to give off a casual air at first, you begin to realize how much effort is required to sustain your cheerful facade.

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GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

You possess the power to take charge of a situation today, even if everything seems to be running amok. It’s not only that your words carry extra weight now; you can also immediately grasp the current complexities, formulate a viable plan and persuade others to do their part.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

You might have stepped out of line recently or had to deal with someone who let you down. Either way, you must find the inspiration to put things back together today, with or without help from anyone else.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

You attempt to steer clear of abstract thinking today, but keep getting pulled back into your orbit of dreams. Normally, you like to push the edges of the intellectual envelope, but you could take it too far now.

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

You might be a happier camper if only you could stay at home and turn off the phone today, but you’ll feel more like yourself once you get out in the fresh air. In fact, you could be highly productive now if you temporarily set aside your desire for solitude.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

You wish everyone would just leave you to your own devices today, unless they have something constructive to offer that’s pertinent to your current activities. However, you probably won’t take the time to inform anyone of your plans.

PISCES

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

You’re looking forward to stealing some time away from work to pursue an amazing adventure. Nevertheless, your impatience can get the best of you now because you have responsibilities to fulfill before you’re allowed to escape.

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Although the club uses Tuesdays and Thursdays as its main training days, members often set out for rides of their own and communicate their plans to the rest of the club for anyone else who would like to join.

Currently, the club has a total of 44 members, including 14 members who race competitively against other top cycling colleges such UC Davis, UC Merced and UC San Diego. The club is led by Benjamin Brukardt, the club’s president, Nate Torres, vice president, Taavi Kaskla, treasurer and Richard Livingston, social media coordinator and sponsorship manager.

“What I really wanted with Cal State Fullerton’s cycling team when I took over as president was to raise awareness that not only do we exist, but we’re thriving,” Brukardt said.

CSUF Cycling uses sponsorships from local businesses to fund its activities and competitions. These sponsorships are primarily California-based businesses such as In-N-Out, Envigor8, GoPro and Redbull which provide the club with a concrete source of income so that every member can have all the proper cycling essentials.

The club is a part of the Western Collegiate Cycling Conference that features 20 Division I teams that compete in the spring semester. In preparation for the racing season, the club uses the months preceding the competition to come together as a team and practice on bicycle routes such as the Santa Ana River Trail.

“With the first fall semester, it’s really just preparation,” Brukardt said. “We get the guys to know each other. It’s really just a brotherhood.”

Brukardt noted that the club

COURTESY OF CSUF CYCLING

The CSUF Cycling club is inviting to all riders of various skill levels. But during the spring semester they kick up the intensity, competing around California against dozens of schools.

heavily advises on-campus bike safety. Being that CSUF is primarily a commuter school with students rushing in and out of parking lots, he said that the club and its activities can demonstrate correct procedures of riding a bicycle and how drivers should maneuver around them.

Brukardt understands clubs like his can benefit cyclists who are looking to improve their skills and experience a major sense of camaraderie. The friendship allows the team to form a culture that makes each and every member feel at home, especially on such a diverse campus.

“It’s just one of those things where it’s more than just riding a bike,” Brukardt said. “It’s a lifestyle.”

COURTESY OF CSUF CYCLING

A point of emphasis for the club is to spread safety awareness to the CSUF community. The Cycling Club teaches its members biking tips to avoid potentially dangerous situations.

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Men’s basketball preps for its ninth game of the regular season. LMU provided the CSUF squad its first loss near the beginning of the season.

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The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team will try to tie up the series with Loyola Marymount University this week when they play the Lions for the second time this season.

The Titans are coming off a blowout defeat that saw Fullerton give up an early 11-point lead on the road against the Washington Huskies. This is the second loss of the season for CSUF, who are still riding a strong start to the season with a record of 6-2.

Fullerton started off the regular season with a narrow loss to LMU. The Titans will host the Lions, who are 1-3 on the road but 5-3 on the season.

CSUF has been

playing much tighter since its season-opening loss to the Lions.

Redshirt upperclassmen Tre’ Coggins and Malcolm Brooks have been a staple in Fullerton’s lineup and are leading the squad in the scoring column, averaging 14.9 and 13.8 points per game, respectively.

Following Coggins and Brooks is freshman guard Khalil Ahmad, who is scoring 11.1 points and contributing 4.4 rebounds per game. Ahmad has been consistent from the 3-point line, netting 47 percent of his shots from downtown.

Junior guard Lionheart Leslie was the second-highest scorer for the Titans, with 16 points on four of five shooting from the field. He made all three of his shots from beyond the arc while making five of six shots from the charity stripe.

The Titans are going to have to focus on LMU juniors Adom Jacko and

Brandon Brown, who led their team in scoring in the first matchup against CSUF. Jacko tops LMU scorers with 14.5 points per contest and shares the most rebounds per game with forward Shamar Johnson with 4.5 boards per contest. Brown was a central cog in LMU’s success the first time around against the Titans. His game-high six assists along with his 14 points in the first game of this season should make him a point of emphasis in Fullerton’s defensive plan this time around.

Since their loss at the Gersten Pavilion, the Titans have won six of their last seven games while surging to second place in the Big West Conference standings. With conference games just a month away, the Titans are going to look to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time this year when they face the Lions at Titan Gym.

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