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ASI board examines parking concerns, $96 bus pass fee

CSUF scholars uncover mystery Researchers uncover history of calculus theory MICAH AUGIMERI-LEE Daily Titan

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The Associated Students, Inc., Board of Directors invited Kristen Jasko, Interim Director of Parking and Transportation Services, to answer questions students had about parking permits and transportation options Tuesday at the Legislative Chambers of the Titan Student Union.

ASI Board of Directors relays student issues GRAHAM MCTAGUE Daily Titan Kristen Jasko, Interim Director of Parking and Transportation Services, met with students Tuesday after the Associated Students, Inc.

Board of Directors received comments about the campus’ inadequate parking services and the new $96 fee for bus passes at their recent “Breakfast with the Board” event. ASI hoped to find answers to these concerns, inviting Jasko to its board meeting Tuesday. Jasko covered topics such as the University Bus Pass Program, Bike Sharing Program and other transportation alternatives. ASI’s first point was

whether or not Parking Services had any short-term solutions to space availability. Jasko said that at this time, stacked parking is “the best option that we have available to us, and it’s the most convenient.” Parking and Transportation services previously only offered the valet stacked parking in Lots A and G, but now offers the service in Lot E as well, Jasko said. She also said that the current parking

demand is manageable among those three stacked zones. Jasko also touched on the proposal of having campus shuttles to ferry students who park in lots away from campus. While the school did offer shuttles in the past, the cost for the service was expensive, Jasko said. “The last time we had shuttles from lots A and G it was about $230,000 a year,” she said.

It comes down to how economical the service would be, Jasko said. At $230,000 a year, she wondered whether or not the money could be used for other programs. “We’ve actually talked about partnering with ASI to do pedicabs,” said Jasko. “Students didn’t want to walk and they wanted to have that option of coming closer to campus.” SEE BOARD 3

A Cal State Fullerton mathematics professor and student scholar made an important discovery in the history of mathematical theory that was recently published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. Bogdan Suceavă, Ph.D., and Isabel Serrano started their research into the history of curvature last summer with emphasis on the contributions made by the French monk Nicole Oresme. Serrano was on the fence about whether to double major in math and history, so Suceavă approached her with the research idea as a way to combine the two. “I was much interested in making this experience like the road to self discovery for her,” Suceavă said. The research involved three to four months of reading pages upon pages of 600-year-old texts by Oresme, a 14th century scholar whose work covered subjects such as philosophy, psychology, mathematics, economics, astronomy and theology. SEE THEORY

Student event showcases green lifestyle Organizations on campus promote sustainable living CONNIE LEE Daily Titan The Associated Students, Inc. Committee on Environmental Sustainability brought back their “Seeds for Change” event to teach students what they can do to help save the planet. “We wanted to promote campus organizations doing eco-friendly things,” said Emerolina Cantu, the director of the Committee of Environmental Sustainability. “We focus on bringing awareness to students and advocating for sustainable initiatives here on campus. We wanted to present a farmers market, promote healthy eating, shopping local and supporting local farmers.”

Booths at Seeds for Change offered tips for staying eco-friendly, such as changing to a different type of light bulb, using reusable goods and — most importantly for Southern Californians at the moment — conserving water. Free reusable glass water bottles were available to students who talked to volunteers and an abundance of fliers with environmental information such as daily water usage facts covered every corner of the event. The event also hosted a farmers market, as one of Seeds for Change’s main focuses was to encourage students to shop from local businesses and farmers. “With the farmers market, we’ll attract a lot of students because it’s a fun environment to be around,” Cantu said. “We’re ranging from 250 to 500 students.” SEE GREEN

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Natalie Dillon, kinesiology major, and Khulood Faruqui, mechanical engineering major, take a look at various breads and pastries on sale at the farmers market stands hosted by the Associated Students, Inc. “Seeds for Change” event.

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Kate Thanan, Kinesiology major, helped at the booth where students received free reusable glass water containers in exchange for answers to a survey about the Seeds for Change event.

Booths sold merchandise like homemade sunflower dip, various flavored seeds and spreads and other homemade products. “It promotes healthier living,” said Jaclyn Mai, a criminal justice major. “As a college student, it’s easy to just eat fast food all the time, but look at everything we have here. It’s cheap, affordable and we could even make it at home.” “I think they should have this more often,” said Hailey Anderson, a business major. “It just promotes buying locally and it’s great to help the local companies.” Students who didn’t have a chance to drop by Seeds for Change will still have

opportunities to sample the fare sold at yesterday’s event. ASI has contracted with a farmers’ market to

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periodically visit the campus to sell their products every other Tuesday, Cantu said.

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DTBRIEFS Mexico looks into missing students Mexico agreed Tuesday to re-investigate its missing college students, according to the Associated Press. Last September, police in the city of Iguala detained 43 students, after which they went missing. Prosecutors determined that the students were killed by a drug gang. Independent investigators and victims’ relatives have since criticized the investigation. Defense Secretary Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos denied experts permission to interview military troops directly. Experts will receive information about the military through the government, said Roberto Campa Cifrian, deputy secretary for human rights at Mexico’s Interior Department. Troops are crucial to the investigation, said expert Angela Buitrago. They were reported to be in the area during the disappearances. - CLAYTON WONG

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Isabel Serrano, history and mathematics major, together with her professor, Bogdan Suceava, Ph.D., uncovered the history of a calculus theory in a 14th century monk’s writings.

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However, when the history of curvature is discussed, Oresme’s name is often left out of the conversation. One of the reasons why Oresme has been excluded fromhistory books on the subject is because of possible biblical citations used in his works. Later generations may have seen these religious references as inaccurate, but if read correctly, Oresme used these citations to demonstrate his theories and not prove them. Dr. Suceavă said that in academics it is important to be fair in recognizing the contributions of people all around the world. “We just have to point out

when somebody figured out the definition for the first time,” Suceavă said. “This is the fair way to go.” What made Oresme’s work groundbreaking was the way in which he tried to apply his mathematics to other fields of study such as psychology and human behavior. Oresme didn’t “build on known mathematical language because part of that language hadn’t even been developed,” said Serrano. According to Suceavă, Oresme was attempting to apply his theories of curvature to the development of perceptions. Ideas such as that were thought to have only surfaced in contemporary mathematics, Suceavă said.

Back when Oresme was establishing his ideas and theories, the Catholic Church had a strong influence on the way people thought. Suceavă believes that Oresme was trying to propose truth, and not just what his faith or the church wanted people to believe. “I think he’s more of a scientist than a priest,” Suceavă said. The team’s work and discoveries, along with further information on Oresme, can be found in the scholarly journal Notices, which was published on Oct. 1. “For myself, the whole story was an expression of hope,” Suceavă said. “Look what the human mind can do. This is beautiful.”

Doctors to examine new ‘right to die’ law OLLI hosts panel to explain the pros and cons of the new law GRAHAM MCTAGUE Daily Titan The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will host a panel of speakers at the Elks Club Lodge today to address the recently passed physician-assisted suicide law in California. The law, which was signed earlier this month by Gov. Jerry Brown, designates the right of patients to choose doctor-assisted death throughout California. This makes California the fifth state to protect this right either by law or court order, according to NPR. The other four states are Oregon, Washington, Vermont and Montana.

“Students have parents and grandparents and this particular law may affect their family at some time in the future,” said Joseph Lawton, M.D., coordinator

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JOSEPH LAWTON, M.D. Coordinator, OLLI medical lecture series for the event. “It’s very important for them to have an understanding of what it means.” The panel will be comprised of two doctors, one in favor of the law and one

against the law, Lawton said. An attorney will also be present to explain the new law and compare it to similar laws that have passed in other states and countries. “It is possible now for physicians to prescribe medications that (patients) can take that will end their life, and there’s controversy about that,” Lawton said. “There are a lot of doctors, including myself, who do not agree with that.” Lawton will be moderating the panel. Following the attorney’s presentation defining the law, both doctors will present their viewpoints for roughly 15 minutes each. The panel will close with a Q&A session with the audience, Lawton said. The event will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Elks Club Lodge, located at 1451 North Brea Blvd. in Fullerton.

Chemical spill closes freeway A commercial truck explosion Tuesday morning in Costa Mesa caused potentially harmful chemicals to spill across the southbound I-405, according to the OC Register. CHP officers received a report at 9:41 a.m. about a fire from an air conditioning service truck that caused a container of Freon to combust. Highway Patrol officers closed the southbound 405 freeway around the Harbor Boulevard exit at 10:15 a.m. Officials were concerned that water, used by Costa Mesa firefighters to extinguish the blaze, mixed with Freon would create a driving hazard. Firefighters laid down material to absorb the water that had not evaporated. The process took about an hour and all lanes were reopened by noon. - CLAYTON WONG

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The Associated Students, Inc., Board of Directors relayed student concerns about parking to Kristen Jasko, Interim Director of Parking and Transportation Services. The board received numerous comments about parking issues at their recent “Breakfast with the Board” event.

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Jasko also said she is currently looking into having a bike sharing program on campus, a concept which was previously run throughout Fullerton by the Orange County Transport Authority. This proved to be unsuccessful, most likely due to the costs involved, she said. Jumping back to public transportation, ASI asked about the department’s recent increase on university bus pass prices. Bus passes obtained from the university will cost $96 starting in the spring 2016 semester, according to the university’s Parking and Transportation Services website. The pass used to be free of charge and

completely subsidized by the school. Jasko said that the reason for the increase is because the cost of the U-Pass program has increased significantly. At its inception in 2003, Parking and Transportation allocated $25 to each U-Pass card, Jasko said. Each swipe of the card only cost Parking and Transportation 75 cents. “That cost is now $1.75 per swipe, or a maximum cap of $45,” said Jasko. Jasko said that only about 18 percent of students use the U-Pass for its full value, so increasing the price still provides a great subsidy for students who need it and also frees up money to explore other commuter alternatives.

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Another main concern students had was the steep prices for parking permits, a fee which Jasko said goes directly to Parking and Transportation, since they have no state funding. “Our parking permit fee goes directly to fund our parking program,” said Jasko. “The revenue received from parking tickets goes directly to fund our transportation programs, which are things like the U-Pass program, bike share programs, anything that has to do with that.” Parking and Transportation will continue to provide feedback at the University Affairs Committee meeting, Oct. 22 at 1:15 p.m. and the upcoming Executive Senate meeting.

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The ASI Board of Directors met Tuesday to ask Parking and Transportation Services Director Kristen Jasko about student transportation issues.

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Classic cuisine gets urban twist Tempo Urban Kitchen in Brea adds a unique spin to Mexican food DAISY CARLOS Daily Titan At first glance, Tempo Urban Kitchen appears to be a typical restaurant along Imperial Highway in Brea that’s hidden away among palm trees and a strategically placed roundabout. As patrons make their way through the entrance, however, it becomes clear this restaurant certainly isn’t ordinary. Customers are greeted by friendly restaurant staff that lead them into a true gourmet dining experience. Tempo Urban Kitchen brings together a flavorful mix of exotic and classic flavors in a modern American cuisine that provides a little bit for everybody. Once customers are seated, the waiter places two menus on the table, and it’s hard to miss the fitting message on it that reads: “March to your own beat,” which is exactly what Tempo does. Executive Chef Zach Geerson provides a twist to traditional Mexican dishes and adds his own signature taste. With flavorful food choices, it’s easy to see why critics and self-proclaimed foodies alike are raving. The menu for the luxurious weekend brunch, offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is full of classics with a twist. Geerson transforms traditional Mexican breakfasts into culinary treats, providing three-course meals complete with bottomless

mimosas or champagne. Pancakes Mangoñadatopped with Chamoy sauce, huevos rancheros, green chilaquiles and enchiladas suizas are only a few of the entrees available. As the afternoon settles in and the crowds arrive, Tempo transforms. Glass bulbs descend from the ceiling and illuminate the dining area while rock n’ roll streams through the speakers. The restaurant spares no detail when it comes to service. Glass mason jars are placed on the table, in lieu of typical glasses. Artisan clay-like crafted plates fill the tables, each carrying a culinary art piece. For those playing it safe but craving the thrill of classic dishes with a twist, the steak nachos are highly recommended. A hearty mixture of steak, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and homemade chips, these nachos elicit a savory and tangy tastebud feast. For chili and seafood lovers alike, Tempo’s shrimp cocktail is what culinary dreams are made of. In a goblet stuffed with chunks of shrimp, avocado and cucumber, the hints of tajin and lemon are hard to ignore. Served in a semi-thick consistency, the flavors come together in a blend of spice and chili that is a slight overkill. A trip to Tempo wouldn’t be complete without their three fish tacos. Served with large portions of fish, the mouth-watering plate gives any guest a comforting homemade feel. Like any other fish tacos, the fish is topped with

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The steak nachos at Tempo are a perfect example of what the restaurant does well: taking classic dishes and making them even better. Complete with cheese, steak, guacamole, pico de gallo and homemade chips, they are a true masterpiece to behold.

cabbage, a unique sauce and pico de gallo. But unlike other fish tacos, Tempo fries their fish in a sweet batter, giving their tacos their signature twist. Overall, Tempo Urban Kitchen provides restaurant-goers with bold new versions of homemade classics. It’s apparent they take their motto, “March to your own beat,” to heart, not only in their culinary style but also in their urban ambiance. For those craving modern blends of traditional Mexican and American dishes, Tempo is definitely the place to be.

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TDE veteran makes his mark on rap

Black Hippy member Jay Rock drops sophomore album ANGIE PEREZ Daily Titan

Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) is a Los Angeles-based independent record label that first began signing artists from the city’s neighboring areas. These artists include West Coast game changers such as Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, who have all flourished under the limelight in the TDE camp. TDE boss Anthony Tiffith, also known as “Top Dawg,” has taken these skilled rappers and given them a platform to make a name for themselves in the industry. It’s not easy gaining respect from fans and other rappers in the game, specifically in the hip-hop community, but all of the TDE artists have had their time to shine and achieve a level of success. All except one TDE soldier: label veteran Jay Rock, who doesn’t receive the respect or credit that the other TDE members get from fans. Rock was the first artist to be signed under the TDE record label, although as years have gone by, his TDE comrades took off on their rapping careers while Rock patiently sat back. The original four TDE artists are all Los Angeles natives: Rock grew up in Watts, Schoolboy Q is from South Central, Lamar is from Compton and Ab-Soul is from Carson. The four brethren form

the rap group Black Hippy. What sets Black Hippy members apart from other hip-hop crews is their distinct style and personas: gangster rapper Schoolboy Q contains a wild personality that demands attention, superstar Lamar stands out as the eccentric “hood-politics” rapper and estranged Ab-Soul wins fans over with his mystical lyricsm; but Rock always seems to fade into the background. Rock’s subtle presence and “rough around the edges” persona makes it easy for fans to overlook him. On top of that, the last time fans heard music from Rock was in 2011 with his debut album “Follow Me Home,” which didn’t receive much hype from hip-hop fans. It wasn’t until his notable verse on Lamar’s “Money Trees,” from Lamar’s debut album, “good kid, m.A.A.d City,” in 2013 when the majority of the hip-hop community began to take notice of the TDE senior. Now, a couple years later and four years after Rock’s debut album, he has finally delivered to fans the long-awaited record and sophomore album “90059.” In hip-hop, an artist’s sophomore album is makeor-break; it’s what separates the rappers with authentic skills from the rappers who are in it just for the fame. Due to the hip-hop community’s initial lack of interest in Rock, this new record will essentially determine his position in the genre, ultimately solidifying him as a worthy member of the TDE camp. Naming his album after Watts’ zip code, Rock takes

listeners inside his world and its daily struggles with violence, gangs, drugs and poverty, while also touching on police brutality. In an interview with the Breakfast Club, a radio show on New York’s 105.1 FM, Rock talked about his vision for the album, saying he “wanted people to smell Watts and know what goes on there … it’s real … it’s the streets.” He went on to say that his focus was to express his thoughts on how to survive and make it on the streets. The opening song to the album, “Necessary,” takes listeners into Watts with the repeating intro, “Nine-double-O-five-nine be the zip, it be the zip.” It then transitions to an intricate beat where Rock introduces the harsh reality of living in Nickerson Gardens Housing Projects, saying, “It don’t take much to aim, fingers be snatchin’ souls.” He continues his verse, expressing the hustle and grind in doing what is necessary to survive in his neighborhood. The following track, “Easy Bake,” features rap superstar Lamar and female TDE member SZA. The track starts with Rock acknowledging his highly anticipated comeback since his debut album. This song also shows the versatility in the TDE family: Lamar’s flawless flow and vocals that he uses as an instrument and SZA topping it off with her rich and soulful singing. Crowd favorite “Vice City” features all four Black Hippy members. Every time the four original TDE members jump on a song together, they make it a friendly competition to see

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TDE’s trailblazer Jay Rock drops his sophomore album, “90059,” finally giving him his chance in the spotlight. The last record he released was “Follow Me Home” in 2011.

who has the best verse. Once again, the group didn’t fail to deliver fans another Black Hippy anthem. The comrades discuss their troubles and personal vices. Lamar graces the track with an infectious hook, and each Black Hippy member raps their verse in a parallel structure flow that adds to the hit single’s greatness. In the somber track “Fly on the Wall,” the album takes a serious turn with Rock telling stories of his experiences and situations by using an analogy of himself observing his surroundings. He raps, “When you stand still, you can witness all, picture the vision from a fly on the wall.” Although what really grabs hip-hop fans’ attention

is the collaboration with legendary New York rapper Busta Rhymes, who graces the track with his perspective on today’s hip-hop and his status as hip-hop’s “fly on the wall.” But more interestingly, he pays respect and expresses love for Rock as an artist, who he’s seen grow since they first collaborated back in 2009. “Money Trees Deuces” is a follow-up to Lamar’s “Money Trees.” Rock decided to do a sequel because of all the support he received on his verse for the original song. On this track, Rock lays down bars that emphasize his struggle, ambition and everyday grind with the tiny window of opportunity urban cities and neighborhoods receive. “Gotta get it, ain’t no options out here,” he

raps in the third verse. The love and connection within the TDE camp is shown whenever one of them releases a new record; they all make an effort to push each other forward and support each other’s endeavors, Rock said in a interview with the Breakfast Club. Rock hinted at a possible Black Hippy tour, telling Revolt Live host DJ Damage that the group has big things in store for fans in 2016. Even though Rock has patiently laid low amidst the success of his comrades, this record has proved that he is a solid member of the TDE camp, and, for the first time, all eyes are on him. Rock takes his rightful position in the limelight next to his TDE family, further reinforcing that TDE is a crew to be reckoned with.

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Trump’s strategy is talk first, justify later

Front-runner’s 9/11 comments show his careless tendencies MEGAN TAMBIO For the Daily Titan

Donald Trump has made a series of assertions about 9/11 and George W. Bush that have sparked both criticism and, strangely, support. When examined chronologically though, it reveals Trump’s opinion has seemingly been revised multiple times for his own political advantage. Last Friday, in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Trump was asked about his personal character. After bragging about how big a heart he has, the interview took a non sequitur turn. “George Bush — and say what you want — the World Trade Center came down during his time,” he said. The interviewer then interjected that he couldn’t put that on Bush and Trump responded, “He was president, okay? Blame him or don’t blame him, but he was president. The World Trade Center came down during his reign.” Trump gave no other elaboration than this infantile, finger-pointing response. Obviously, that sparked controversy. When reporters flanked Trump with questions about his remark that night at a campaign event, Trump gave no comment. Instead of answering to the reporters, Trump finally gave some supposed context on his statement by angrily tweeting Jeb Bush that his brother did not, in fact, keep our country safe. Donald Trump then hurled an insult at Jeb’s apparent lack of energy and

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In recent interviews and social media posts, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump made comments about the 9/11 attacks, unfairly putting all of the blame on George W. Bush and his administration. Trump provided justification for his remarks, but not until days after they were made.

presence, because he’s Donald Trump. If this was Trump’s reasoning, why didn’t he say it earlier to the press? Given that Trump once said that Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly “had blood coming out of her … wherever,” it doesn’t seem that he has a problem speaking his mind. Trump’s speech at a rally in South Carolina Monday night gave yet another

version of his Bush administration critique, insisting that they knew of the potential threat. “George Tenet, the CIA director, knew there would be an attack, and he said so to the president and said so to everybody else that would listen,” Trump said. It’s true that George Tenet, along with other intelligence officers, suspected a possible attack and attempted to notify the Bush

administration to no avail, but Trump’s wording makes it sound like the Bush administration knew exactly what was going to happen and refused to lift a finger. “I’m not saying I would’ve prevented them, but I would’ve had a chance because I’m pretty good at this stuff,” Trump continued. “I’m pretty good at this stuff” does not sound like something someone trained and experienced in handling

sensitive international relations and potential terrorist crises would use to describe the situation. Given the rare kernel of truth in Trump’s final draft of his 9/11 stance, some have said that Trump was right, revealing a difficult truth about the Bush administration. He made a vague, unsupported implication about a former president. He avoided official questioning until he had some sort of

answer to validate his capricious statement. Trump isn’t some purveyor of hard-to-swallow facts. He said what popped into his head and justified it ex post facto. This is Trump’s strategy. Upset some people by saying POW’s aren’t war heroes? Make veterans’ rights part of your platform. Trump seems to believe he can will his statements into truth, and his supporters seem to let him.

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SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Although your optimism is a powerful motivational tool at times, your confidence can get in the way of your success today. If your healthy self-esteem is presently faltering, make a pact with yourself to intentionally travel to the depths of your subconscious.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

You might sense a growing resistance from a close friend today, but you’re not in the mood for conflict and confrontation. Nevertheless, people seem emotionally distant now as roadblocks appear to delay your satisfaction.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

Some people believe that the highest form of creativity originates only from the wellsprings of inspiration. However, the source of your current creative streak may be triggered by your pressing desire to finish a project now.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Your first inclination when waves of intense feelings begin to wash over you today is to reinforce your tide walls to halt the flow of emotions. You may be afraid that your powerful moods could destabilize your personal world in ways that aren’t easy to manage.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

Your greatest worry is that you can’t pursue every curiosity that catches your eye today. However, your time and energy are limited by circumstances beyond your control. This temporary situation prevents you from being as footloose and fancy-free as you prefer.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

Unresolved family issues work their way to the surface today, even if you attempt to remain as cool as a cucumber. But an unexpected disruption to your routine might not be the worst thing if it puts you in touch with emotions.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

Your emotional neediness could block your access to satisfaction, since it’s not likely that others will meet your expectations now. But this imbalance isn’t as bad as it might sound once you realize the real lesson is about learning what you can do for yourself.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

Two very different issues may require your attention now. On one hand, you’re redefining your boundaries, and this emotional process might intensify your isolation for a while. But on the other hand, a parade of amazing revelations prevents you from sinking into self-pity.

PISCES

Someone may be trying to manip- (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Although you’re unable to express ulate your behavior today, yet you yourself freely today, ironically, this don’t have enough information emotional restraint works in your faat your disposal to fight off the vor. Fortunately, your social connecapparent threat. There are still tions stabilize your reactions as your hidden pieces to the puzzle and peers help you keep your cool in the it’s difficult to defend against an midst of a storm. unseen enemy. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Event looks to encourage LGBTQ athletes ALAN BERNAL Daily Titan The Associated Students Inc. LGBT/Queer Resource Center will continue its celebration of LGBTQ History Month on Wednesday as Jeff Sheng presents his Fearless Project to Cal State Fullerton students. Sheng has traveled the nation photographing and exhibiting the stories of LGBTQ student athletes who are “out” to their teammates. Fearless aims to display the bravery that over one hundred athletes have demonstrated by simply being themselves. As a young athlete, Sheng felt that he “could not be ‘out’ and play collegiate sports at the same time,” according to an excerpt in his Fearless Project Kickstarter page. Over the years, his project has grown to feature over a hundred athletes from campuses and organizations throughout the country. Recently, Sheng released a compilation of his work in his photobook “FEARLESS: Portraits of LGBT Student Athletes.” The Fearless Project event on campus intends to spread awareness for acceptance of LGBTQ

athletes in sports. Sheng and the LGBT/Queer Resource Center will be giving away eight copies of his photobook to attendees. Joy Hoffman Ed.D., Director of Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers, believes that these events can be effective opportunities to build safe

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It’s a way to show athletes on campus that it’s okay to be gay and be an athlete at the same time.

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Jeff Sheng will show his portfolio of ‘Fearless’ students

JOY HOFFMAN, ED.D. Director of Diversity of Initiatives and Resource Center avenues for students to feel more comfortable. “It’s a way to show athletes on campus that it’s okay to be gay and be an athlete at the same time,” Hoffman said. Following the Fearless Project event, ASI will host the LGBTQ History Month Presents University President Reception with Jeff Sheng event on Thursday to present the same message from the day before, but to multiple campus leaders. The Fearless Project Event will take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Titan Gym. The President Reception will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Fullerton Arboretum.

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CSUF will look to close out its last regular season home games with the impeccable defense that has earned nine clean sheets this season.

CSUF on home stretch Men’s soccer goes into its last regular season home games AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team continues its Big West Conference games as it hosts a rematch tonight against Cal State Northridge. The Titans have been successful nearing the final stretch of the regular season, boasting a 4-1-1 record in conference and 9-5-1 overall. The team currently sits atop the Big West South Division, but is in a tight

race with UC Santa Barbara for the best Big West record as the Gauchos lead the North Division with a 4-2-0 record. The Cal State Northridge Matadors (2-3-1), on the other hand, have struggled in Big West Conference play. Despite losing to Fullerton 1-0 last week, the Matadors did pose somewhat of a threat, logging in six shots with two on frame during the match. As of now, the Titans are riding a big wave of momentum coming off a wellearned 3-0 victory over division rivals UC Irvine last Saturday night. The team’s offense is running on all cylinders, as every player seems

to be on the same page. Freshmen Brandon West and Ross McPhie have come together well with the team recently, as their chemistry and sublime ball movement has led to numerous goals and scoring opportunities. The Titan’s defense has been stellar, earning a total of nine clean sheets this fall and tying an all-time record for most shutouts in a season. Players such as Mitchell Bell, Ricardo Covarrubias and Carlos Troncoso have been a nightmare for opposing teams by disrupting their dangerous offensive schemes. Junior keeper David Elias has been reliable in goal all year as he

is averaging a minimal .78 goals allowed per game. At home, Fullerton has only allowed a .051 shot percentage to opponents and is on a five game winning streak at Titan Stadium. Now, the Titans are in an ideal position to break the record tonight, as they have already kept the Matadors scoreless once this season. CSUN was able to recover from its loss to Fullerton, as it defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 1-0 last Saturday. The Titans hope to make history by earning yet another shutout against the CSUN Matadors Wednesday at Titan Stadium.

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The Titans’ slow start in their first day in SImi Valley saw them end in 11th place in the 16-team field. CSUF was able to pick up some ground and move up one spot, ending 10th overall.

Men’s golf struggles at Cullum Invitational The Titans rounded out the bottom of the table at Simi Valley RYAN PORTER Daily Titan In its third tournament this season, the Cal State Fullerton men’s golf team finished in 10th place after the third round of play at the Bill Cullum Invitational. Junior Matt Murphy led the way for the Titans, hitting an even 216 to tie for 22nd place individually. He shot even on the first round with 72 strokes, followed by 2-over 74 in the second round, and closed the tournament off with a 2-under 70 in the third round. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @DTSPORTSDESK

Nico Mendoza trailed Murphy by just two strokes, finishing the tournament tying for 29th place. He got off to a solid start in the first round by hitting 2-under 70, but fell off track by shooting 3-over 75 in the second round and 1-over 73 in the final round. Freshman Jack Ireland did not play as well as he had the last two tournaments. He was the third best Titan to land, tying for 43rd place individually. He finished the invitational 6-over 222. Sophomore Mark Cobey tied for 64th place with a score of 10-over 226, followed by Mark Jensma, who played well for the Titans at the Southern Dunes Collegiate Invitational.

Jensma finished last for the Titans, landing in 77th place out of 80 competitors. He started out slow, recording a 12-over 84 in the first round, followed by 4-over 76 in the second round and a solid 2-under 70 in the third round. Regardless of how CSUF performed, the team improved on its last appearance at the course, as it placed 19th at the Wood Ranch Golf Club in 2014. The follow-up performance in 2015 demonstrates the Titans’ overall improvement since last year. The Titans return to the links next week on Friday for the Visit Stockton Pacific Invitational. The three-day event will be the team’s last tournament until next semester.

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