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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Fighting against the “r-word” at CSUF

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Justice system’s flaws featured Exonerees speak on issues of wrong conviction

Women’s hoops moves to second round of Big West

The Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team kicked off its 2015 Big West Tournament run with a win against UC Riverside Tuesday night at Titan Gym. Senior guard Chante Miles led the way with 26 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Senior forward Kathleen Iwuoha was also a force for the Titans as she finished with a double-double 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Titans (12-18 overall, 6-11 Big West) got off to a slow start shooting just 28 percent, but went into the half leading 29-27 due to free throws as they sank 11-of-14 in the first half. The CSUF offense exploded in the second half as the team began with a 10-4 run. The Titans would maintain that lead for the rest of the game as hard-fought defense, efforts for loose balls and hot shooting from beyond the arc proved to keep the Highlanders (17-14 overall, 8-9 Big West) at bay. “We just fed off their frustration,” Iwuoha said. “We got excited for our team and tonight I feel we played as a team.”

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Patrick Ramirez, third year student and member of Autism Speaks and SHPA, was offended when a professor used the word in class. Having a brother with Down syndrome, he was inspired to hold the event to spread awareness.

Derogatory term was focus of student campaign STEPHANIE GOMEZ Daily Titan Hurtful, but still used by many, students campaigned Tuesday for students to strike the “r-word” from their vocabulary. On large chalkboards in the Quad, students were encouraged to pledge, in writing,

never to use the words retard or retarded again. The event, put on by Autism Speaks U and the Student Health Professions Association, instead promoted the “new” r-word, respect, said Patrick Ramirez, 20, a health science major. The boards were filled by early afternoon when they were flipped over to allow for more pledges on the other side. Ramirez brought up the idea to bring the “spread the word to end the word” campaign to campus after scrolling through social media and stumbling

across the movement. “Its very personal to me because my little brother Zachary has Down syndrome, so I often hear that word toward him and it’s very hurtful,” Ramirez said. “He may not understand but I do, my family does.” Ramirez, who is also a resident advisor, originally planned to bring the event only to campus housing, but it became an event geared to the whole campus after Ramirez reached out to other students. “The r-word itself just permeates through all fields, not

just healthcare,” said Mohammed Aftab, 24, president of student health professions association. The campaign aimed for a variety of participants, including clubs, professors and faculty. “Using (the r-word) as a negative derogatory word associates a person with an intellectual disability as negative and that’s what we’re trying to break,” said Jocelyn Frierson, 20, president of Autism Speaks U. SEE CAMPAIGN

Three exonerees spoke about their experiences and struggles in the legal system at the Wrongful Conviction Symposium Tuesday. The symposium, hosted by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, featured experts along with the exonerees to address wrongful convictions as a social issue. That issue, one of the speakers said, can be caused by a flawed criminal justice system. “We are counting on you, we are no longer counting on those individuals who are in the system ... to flush them out because those individuals are now eroding the system.” Obie Anthony, an exoneree wrongfully convicted of murder, told the audience. “(The wrongfully convicted) need you guys to remember why you decided to become a lawyer.” It isn’t just the system itself that is flawed, Anthony said, but some people carrying out the day-to-day actions that hold it together as well. “There’s something wrong with the people. The people have been distracted by greed and selfishness, that’s what’s wrong with the system,” Anthony said. He cited a prosecutor’s reliance on their conviction rate to further their career as part of what corrupts people in the legal system. SEE CONVICTION

Arena Theatre to host relatable drama Contemporary play Really Really to open Friday CINTHIA PASILLAS For the Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts will perform the play Really Really at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Arena Theatre on Friday. Really Really is a contemporary drama by Paul Downs Colaizzo that deals with the struggles of today’s youth like sexual harassment, the pressures of school and achieving goals after school. The story starts with Leigh and Grace, two college students, entering into their living room laughing after a night of drinking at a party at their friend, Davis’ place. Grace is bleeding from her hand but seems fine. Leigh has no injuries but seems far more hurt. Everyone believes Davis and Leigh had sex at the party, however Leigh has

a boyfriend, Jimmy, Davis’ friend. Jimmy did not attend the party held at his friend’s house. What really happened at the party is something that “the playwright leaves it somewhat ambiguous.” said Sarah Ripper, director of Really Really. “ Really Really is super relevant to (college students) and touches on topics that are relevant and need to be talked about now more than ever,” said CSUF student, Chelsea Harvey. Ripper chose Really Really from a variety of plays suggested to her, she said. “I read the play and I thought that ( Really Really) had such a strong message,” Ripper said. The play is intense, edgy and funny because it deals with college students and it will connect well with CSUF students, Ripper said. Although the play deals with college students, everyone in the audience can relate to the characters, Ripper said. SEE REALLY

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One of the exonerees featured, Tom Goldstein, was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison for a murder he did not commit in Long Beach. Goldstein said his conviction was due to abuses from the prosecutor, the police and a flaky judge. He told the audience of nearly 200 that he was never interrogated by the Long Beach Police Department, and was instead convicted solely on the testimony of a jailhouse informant who was working with the district attorney. The informant told prosecutors that Goldstein confessed the murder to him. The judge knew the informant was lying, but admitted the testimony anyway and lowered the informant’s sentence, Goldstein said. While he was incarcerated, with nobody on his side, Goldstein found support in meditation and prayer, he said. Eventually, Goldstein’s

appeals to federal court were granted. He said that the jailhouse informant was cross-examined and the judge determined him to fit the profile of a lying jailhouse informant and threw out his testimony. Goldstein was slated for release in 2003, but the district attorney signed a retainer that kept Goldstein in custody at the county jail. “That son of a b***h tells me that we could make this all go away—I could walk out that day—if I just pled guilty to manslaughter,” Goldstein said. “I just couldn’t do it.” Goldstein was eventually released in 2004. Juan Melendez, another exoneree, also spoke at the symposium. Wrongly convicted of murder, Melendez was sentenced to Florida’s death row. Like Goldstein, Melendez said shaky witness testimony led to his conviction. He said that the informant had made deals with the prosecutor and that the informant

let off his charges after providing false testimony that convicted Melendez. Melendez said things got so tough for him that he once contemplated suicide. He even progressed to creating the rope to do so, but before he could carry out his suicide, he fell into a deep sleep and dreamt of his mother. Melendez decided against suicide once he woke up. Anthony recounted his experience of being wrongly convicted of a murder in Los Angeles. Similar to the convictions of Melendez and Goldstein, the prosecution also used an informant—a pimp who ran a brothel in Los Angeles. His false conviction, he said, cost him an important part of his life. “I was thrust into a situation where I had to immediately, upon stepping off the bus, throw away my teenage years,” he said. Anthony appealed all the way to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, but stopped just

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(Left to right) Juan Melendez, Obie Anthony and Tom Goldstein shared their stories of wrongful conviction at the Wrongful Conviction Symposium Tuesday.

shy of the Supreme Court, he said. He figured they didn’t want to hear his petition because he wasn’t trying to change any laws, he was just trying to say that he didn’t

commit the murder. Anthony was eventually released after his co-defendant, Reggie Cole, killed a man during a prison fight. Cole’s attorney found that in the

original case, the prosecution had withheld evidence from the two defendants. The witness retracted his testimony against Cole and, eventually, against Anthony as well.

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Jonathan Saldivar, a fourth-year business major, writes his pledge to stop using the r-word.

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Karina Ramirez, 20, biology major, stopped to sign the pledge. “What I put down on the board was love and peace,

to spread the love, be mindful of each other, respect each other,” she said. The r-word is commonly used by students, Ramirez said, but many don’t intend to be offensive so this event

can help raise awareness. The correct terminology to replace “mental retardation” is “intellectual disability,” according to the campaign website, www.r-word.org.

Students can sign the pledge online and those looking for on campus resources can visit the Disability Support Services and the Center for Autism.

For the Record An article published Tuesday, March 10 titled “Old courses to be removed” innacuratley indicated that the Information Technology department will be removing past TITANium courses. The department is considering that option, but has not yet decided whether or not to do so yet.

An article published Wednesday, March 4 titled “Alumna makes it big in television industry” inaccurately explained how Nicole Block secured her first job. Block found her job through the classified section of Daily Variety. The story also misspelled the name of Codikow Films, where she interned.

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NEWS DTBRIEFS UCI cancels flag ban meeting A threat of violence to the recent ban of flags in an area of campus caused UC Irvine officials to cancel a student council meeting Tuesday, the Orange County Register reported. The threat was not specific, but the university is taking it seriously nonetheless, and the UCI Police Department has increased security on campus. The council was slated Tuesday to discuss the ban and consider overturning the veto handed down last week. The issue comes after the student government legislative council passed a resolution—later vetoed by the executive council—banning flags in the student government lobby. It was not clear if and when the meeting would be rescheduled. - CYNTHIA WASHICKO

Suicide victim identified A man who jumped from a freeway overpass earlier this month has been identified by coroner officials, the Orange County Register reported. Abraham Archuleta died Sunday after jumping from an overpass a week earlier on the 91 freeway near Lemon Street. Archuleta spent nearly a week in the intensive care unit at UCI Medical Center in Orange before he died. Archuleta had been diagnosed with mental health issues, and had been in a mental health facility less than a week before he fell from the overpass. It was not clear what type of mental health issue Archuleta was diagnosed with.

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Candidates discuss college unity Humanities and Social Sciences debate brings up recognition JUSTIN PATUANO Daily Titan Four candidates representing the college of Humanities and Social Sciences debated before an audience of roughly 25 people in the Humanities Quad Tuesday for a spot on the Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors. The candidates represented multiple majors within the college with candidates Taylor Feher and Armando Robles both political science majors, Melanie Therrien a history major and Rachele Willis, triple major in political science, public administration and american studies. Feher, who has been involved in Associated Students, stressed her involvement and voiced her commitment to create more forms of communication and outreach to students. “We are (humanities and social science) majors, and as such we are the building blocks for our society so I think it’s important that we become involved in our own community,” Feher said. Robles is a member of the Marine Corps reserves, Model United Nations team and a President’s Veteran Scholar. He stressed three values he would prioritize as a board of directors representative for the college—relatability, accessibility and transparency. Therrien, a member of the Lobby Corps on campus for two years, stressed her desire to bring more recognition to students in the college of Humanities and Social Services

An attorney is facing a four-year state prison sentence after being convicted of crashing into and killing a bicyclist while under the influence of prescription drugs, according to an Orange County District Attorney release. Hasti Fakhrai-Bayrooti, pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated Tuesday. On March 15, 2013, Fakhrai-Bayrooti was driving in Mission Viejo under the influence of prescription drugs, including Xanax and Suboxone. She swerved her car, hitting Eric Billings, who was on a bicycle. Billings rolled over the hood and windshield as a result of the collision, and died of traumatic injuries at the scene. Fakhrai-Bayrooti was arrested on Sept. 23, 2013. - CYNTHIA WASHICKO

as scholars. She added that she would like to see more groups take advantage of all the resources Associated Students makes available. Willis is a member of two national societies, a resident adviser on campus and a member of the Resident Student Association. She wants to “direct the impulse of ambition within the college,” she said. The candidates addressed a variety of items they perceived as issues, but two of the most commonly discussed were a lack of unity and a lack of recognition for the college. Issues within the college stem from a lack of unity and recognition, Taylor said. Increased collaboration

would increase the visibility and prestige of the college to help address those issues, she said. Taylor also expressed her desire to distribute funding equally, and have the clubs collaborate to determine how the funds should be split up. Robles focused on opportunities, funding, resources and providing adequate representation to fix frequently-identified issues, but also said that having pride in the college would be another way of addressing the problems. “In order to impact change and in order to increase a sense of unity, you need to start by having a sense of pride in what you’re doing,” Robles said. That includes

voting and getting involved, he added. Therrien attributed these problems to a lack of knowledge and said students don’t know about available clubs and organizations. She also wants to unify the college by getting to know the students on a personal level, she said. Willis wants every major to have a club or representation within the college. As it has in previous debates this election season, the topic of spending student fees arose. “By involving more students and getting information from them, we can make the best decision possible as a board of director member,” Feher said.

Ensuring the spending goes toward what the students want will be an effective way to make sure the money is being spent wisely, Robles said. “I think it’s necessary to listen to every student from every college and actively try to engage the students and to see what they want and to listen to their desires,” Therrien said. Willis touched on budgeting, planning and researching what the money is being spent on to avoid overspending. The next Associated Students debate—featuring candidates from the Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics— will be Wednesday at noon in the Mihaylo courtyard.

Businessman to speak on leadership Talk will focus on increasing success through leadership BRISA VILLALOBOS For The Daily Titan

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Candidates for the Humanities and Social Sciences position on the Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors debated Tuesday.

A businessman will challenge family business owners to take a different look at leadership in order to heighten their successes during an event hosted by the Cal State Fullerton Center for Family Business. Lee Froschheiser, chairman for MAP Consulting and business coach, will address frequent issues that occur with leadership at the event, titled, “Transforming Your Leadership: Creating Passion and Empowerment Through Accountability.” As a consultant, Froschheiser coaches clients through all aspects of business operations. He is also the co-author of Vital Factors: The Secret to Transforming Your Business—and Your Life. Froscheiser will address how holding a company’s leaders accountable for their actions can lead to success, said Ed Hart, Center for Family Business director. His speech will also emphasize that leader accountability must extend to family members who may be leaders within the company, Hart said. “Leaders who are accountable—basically take responsibility for their actions—are typically the best leaders,” Hart said. He added that effective leaders know what they need to recognize in others when something doesn’t turn out as expected. The Center for Family

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Business helps educate family businesses by offering workshops, group discussions and informative events in order to aid the businesses that are a part of the center to grow and succeed. Froschheiser’s presentation will end the event, and will take a more open discussion style rather than lecturing. The discussion will take place from 7:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the CSUF Irvine Campus. The Center for Family Business encourages those who are part of a family business to attend the event but, reservations are required and can be made through the center.

Transforming Your Leadership Speaker • Lee Froschheiser • Charman for MAP consulting • Hosted by CSUF Center for Family Business

Topic • Increasing sucess by improving leadership

When • March 18 • 7:30-10 a.m.

Where • CSUF Irvine campus

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Alumni inspire future animators Former Titans share their experience in the animation industry ANGIE PEREZ Daily Titan It takes a lot for big studios to risk money on shows, which is why Dana Lamb, professor emeritus of entertainment art and animation, and others are impressed with the success of some of Cal State Fullerton’s alumni in the animation industry. The visual arts department was shocked this year when they noticed something “unusual,” many CSUF graduates have successfully sold shows to studios, Lamb said. Monday night, Lamb hosted a Creators Panel made up of five CSUF alumni who have successfully created, pitched and sold their original ideas. They are a great example to show students what worked and what didn’t, Lamb said. The panel was presented by the Art 475 Professional Practices in the Arts course, which introduces art majors to the complex business and legal aspects of the art industry, Lamb said. The panel focused on selling an idea to a studio, being able to negotiate rights, working out a deal and giving students advice on collaborating and protecting their ideas. The panel hosted Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz, creator and producer of Shimmer and Shine at Nickelodeon, Kris Wimberly, storyboard artist at Disney TV animation and co-creator of Peach Fuzz, Eric

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The Visual Arts Department presented a Creators Panel Monday night with five Cal State Fullerton alumni, Kris Wimberly, Joshua Pruett, Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz, Eric Gonzales and Eric Haeger (left to right). The panelists shared their experience in the animation industry and gave advice to aspiring animators.

Gonzales and Erich Haeger, co-creators of Muertoons and Joshua Pruett, a writer and consulting producer at Disney ABC TV. “It’s just about how much work you put in and what you pull out of the education that you are given,” Wimberly said. Pitching an idea requires producer skill sets, Pruett said. Trying to best communicate the idea, learning how to translate ideas when sharing and being clear and interesting when

telling the story. When pitching, a creator is not only selling an idea, but also selling themselves. The studios look at the creator’s ability to communicate effectively, articulate and understand the questions that are being asked, Pruett said. It is important to be easy to work with, open and receptive to the studios ideas and comments, Esnaashari-Charmatz said. There is no protection on a verbal idea. Artists need

to be careful of who they share their idea with, Lamb said, and when collaborating with another creator everyone has to be on the same page. The panel also highlighted the Internet’s effect on the industry. Websites like Hulu, Netflix and Amazon are going to need exclusive content because mobile television is the new cable, Wimberly said. Esnaashari-Charmatz explained how open pitches are offered online by

Nickelodeon and Disney where anyone can submit their ideas. With the Internet becoming such a large platform for aspiring animators, there is a higher demand for new and original content. This is great opportunity for animators who want to show their work. Napoleon Chavez, an art major with a concentration in animation, said he was inspired by the panel to start working on his own personal ideas. “I like coming to these

things because you hear people that are passionate and they just by proxy make you passionate,” he said. The panel encouraged students to always write down ideas and always work on personal projects to get their work out there, because that is how ideas come to life. “All of this is early days and it’s a little bit wild west,” Pruett said. “The industry is changing but what they will always be looking for is really great ideas.”

Plans This Week? ASIP Concert: Magic Giant • Becker Amphitheater • Thursday Noon • Free

Smash • Hallberg Theatre • Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2 p.m. • $11, $10 with Titan discount

The Comedy of Errors • Young Theatre • Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2 p.m. • $11, $10 with Titan discount

Really Really • Arena Theatre • Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. • $10, $5 with Titan discount

Jazz Small Goups • Clayes Performing Arts Center, PA-119 • Friday 8 p.m. • Free

ASIP Presents: Comedian Johnny Loquasto • Housing Piazza • Sunday 5 p.m. • Free

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The cast includes Evette Torres as Leigh, one of the main characters. Christopher Yu plays Davis. Sean Ellner plays Cooper and Miguel Castellano plays Johnston, they are Davis’ friends. Timmy Jasperson plays Jimmy, Leigh’s boyfriend. Adaeze Emeahara plays Grace, Leigh’s friend. Chelsea Harvey plays

Haley, Leigh’s sister. “(Haley) also serves as the comic relief of the show and tries to get more information about what’s going on,” Harvey said. The play is presented by Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana. Really Really begins playing on Friday and runs until March 28. General admission tickets are on sale for $5 at the box office or online. All tickets will be $10 at the door.

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The Cal State Fullerton Wind Symphony performed John Corigiano’s Circus Maximus on Friday and Saturday in the Meng Concert Hall. The eight-part symphony was performed without any pauses and lasted about 35 minutes.

Wind Symphony plays ancient Rome-inspired classical concert DAISY CARLOS For the Daily Titan Professor of Music Mitchell J. Fennell led the Wind Symphony in a twonight musical performance of John Corigiano’s Circus Maximus Friday and Saturday in Meng Concert Hall. The performances on Friday and Saturday were part of the 14th Annual Festival of the Winds, presented by Cal State Fullerton’s School of Music and the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Fennell brought to life Circus Maximus, also known as Symphony No. 3 for Large Wing Ensemble,

and captivated the audience in a compelling musical narrative. The performance lasted approximately 35 minutes, as the band performed the

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background on Circus Maximus. As the ancient Roman Empire faced decline, crowds commonly gathered in outdoor Roman col-

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eight-part symphony. Saturday’s performance drew a full house with audience members of all ages. The first few rows of the concert hall were lined with young children, enthralled by the musical symphonies before them. In the upper level balconies sat visiting music students, dressed for the occasion in suits and long black dresses. Fennell introduced the night with some

osseum to see the battles and spectacles performed. These stadiums provided mass entertainment, and this served as inspiration for Corigiano, Fennell explained. Some band members took their places on the stage, while others scattered throughout the concert hall standing among the audience, both in the upper and lower levels. Circus Maximus acts as a narrative told through serene melodies and jolting

musical numbers. The band began with Introitus, the first part of the symphony. As the music rose, audience members were mesmerized Throughout the 35-minute performance, music resonated throughout the hall without pause. As one part ended and the other began, audience members were left on the edge of their seats waiting eagerly for the next piece, like captivated readers, desperate to turn the page in a book. Circus Maximus concluded with Coda: Veritas, a part that Fennell described as the descending of angels, the performance’s impact conclusion. As the music came to an end, the performers were treated to a standing ovation as the audience stood and applauded.

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KLARISSA ALCALA Daily Titan Next in line for Associated Students, Inc.’s Sunday Funday comedy series is Pennsylvania native Jonny Loquasto. Loquasto will be following last month’s performance by comedian Jenny Zigrino who brought 40-50 people to the Housing Piazza where the performance was held. Loquasto currently lives in Los Angeles and most recently was the host of AXS Live on AXS TV, a cable television network that provides coverage of music events, comedy performances, current events and mixed martial arts. He has also hosted Tough Mudder events and shows for CBS Sports, the Hub, and Game Show Network. As a comedian, Loquasto has appeared on Gotham Comedy LIVE on AXS TV, Exposed on the Travel Channel, and has performed at various clubs and colleges across the United States. Loquasto’s self-deprecating comedy ranges from making fun of himself for being overweight as a child to poking fun of his lack of basketball skills.

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Los Angeles-based comedian Jonny Laquasto will perform his act in the Housing Piazza on Sunday. This will be the second installment of Associated Student Inc.’s Sunday Funday comedy series.

Loquasto is also popular for his Quasto Knows series where he pretends to interview celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Michael Vick and Simon Cowell. Although Loquasto graduated with a master’s in physical therapy, he describes himself as being a “funny fat kid at heart,” who decided to follow his passion and pursue a career in comedy and entertainment. Brandon Ngo, the Associated Students Production

Sunday Funday coordinator, found Loquasto through Joey Edmonds Presents, the same agency group he booked Zigrino from. Ngo aims to choose comedians that students can relate to and thinks that this comedy event sets itself apart from his other productions because the comedians are able to interact and get involved with the audience. Ngo is the first Associated Students coordinator to produce a comedy event and

hopes that more coordinators will incorporate comedians into their events. He plans on having more comedy shows in the future and sees the comedy series going beyond this semester. Jonny Loquasto will be performing on Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Housing Piazza, located near the dorm rooms. Following his CSUF performance Loquasto can also be found at The Parlor in Hollywood, Monday, and at the Brea Improv on Wednesday. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM/AE

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Thriving on a plant-based diet VIVIAN CHOW Daily Titan Over 78.6 million people—one-third of the U.S. adult population—are obese, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease and cancer top the list of leading causes of death in the U.S., yet over 60 percent of those deaths could have been prevented with minor changes in diet and activity. It’s a serious wake-up call to re-evaluate the everyday food choices many students make today. Obesity rates are rising and an estimated 30 percent of all diseases and one-third of all cancers are related to diet, according to the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. There’s no better time to consider a plantbased lifestyle. Choosing to go meatfree yields a considerable amount of health benefits. Studies show vegetarians and vegans have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain types of cancer, according to The American Heart Association. “Fatty red meats and many processed meats are high in saturated fat, which raises low density lipoprotein (bad) cholesterol and increases risk of coronary heart disease,” Dr. Rachel K. Johnson of The American Heart Association

said to Women’s Health Magazine. Herbivores also enjoy a smaller waistline by eliminating unnecessary fats and cholesterol from animal products. Eating healthy means a lower rate of obesity, ensuring a longer and a much fuller life. Eating more fruits and vegetables provides essential nutrients like potassium, fiber, folic acid and vitamins A, E and C, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Along with raising your im-

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Going meat-free has never been easier than it is today

mune system, these essential nutrients promote better digestion, lower blood pressure and provide a healthier appearance. Despite questions concerning if a plant-based diet provides enough calcium and protein, a balanced diet can be achieved without animal products. Most Americans already consume more protein than their bodies need, according to The American Heart Association. Consuming too much saturated fats from meat can lead to increased risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke and several types of cancer. A higher risk of kidney and liver disease can affect those who aren’t able to process high amounts of

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Choosing to go meat-free is a choice that can improve your health tremendously. Cutting out processed meats results in a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain types of cancer.

protein. Consuming enough protein, calcium and vitamins in a plant-based diet is easier than ever, due to the variety of natural sources already present in everyday foods. Legumes (beans, peas and lentils), tofu, whole grains, nuts, spinach and broccoli provide wonderful sources of protein that can satisfy and exceed daily recommended amounts. Soy products in general infuse a protein-packed meal into any diet, without any cholesterol or the levels of saturated fat in meat. There’s also the benefit of knowing you’re making a compassionate choice by not supporting factory farming.

It’s well-documented that animals slaughtered for consumption are treated cruelly, often spending their entire lives injected with hormones and crammed into tiny cages. Choosing to go meat-free will mean taking a stand for compassion. When it comes to health and wellness, ensuring a balanced diet along with physical activity is always essential. If eschewing meat altogether is a big step, incorporating more fruits and veggies is a good way to start. Sticking with meatless Mondays is a great way to see if a plant-based diet is right for you.

Factory Farming Stats DoSomething.org: • A “factory farm” is a large-scale industrial operation housing thousands of animals raised for food—such as chickens, turkeys, cows and pigs. • Two out of three farm animals in the world are now factory farmed. • Factory farms contribute to environmental hazards, such as water, land and air pollution, due to the overflow of animal waste.

The ASPCA:

• Animals are confined to tiny cages or sheds barely larger than their bodies so they can’t even turn around or lie down. • Animals are genetically altered to grow faster, producing eggs and milk artifically fast.

Rolling backpacks can save your health SABRINA PARADA Daily Titan Back in elementary school, it seemed like a majority of students used rolling backpacks. Looking at the Cal State Fullerton campus, it’s not as common to find someone with a rolling backpack, despite the numerous health benefits they provide students. Rolling backpacks are somewhat an act of social suicide, but the many benefits outweigh that. On campus, one can usually find a professor rolling a backpack, and maybe a few students here and there, but it’s more common to see a student carrying multiple bags just to carry all they need for the day. Students find themselves stuffing heavy textbooks, laptops, notebooks, computer chords and food for the day into a backpack, looking more as if they were a Mt. Everest-ready sherpa. Carrying all this can be very overwhelming, especially during that awkward moment when you’re walking down an aisle of seats and you hit everybody along on the way. I often feel like I carry everything I own and will

do absolutely everything I can to avoid using a rolling backpack. I’ll have my textbooks and laptop in my backpack, with my notebook and lunch in another. Unfortunately, this could be affecting my health further down the road. Maybe it’s time to break the social stigma and pull out my rolling backpack. Heavy loads carried by students nationwide can cause lower back pain that often lasts into adulthood, according to the American Occupational Therapy Association.

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Maybe it’s time to break the social stigma and pull out my rolling backpack.

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Carrying all your things on your back isn’t a smart idea

In 2013, approximately 22,200 strains, sprains, dislocations and fractures caused by backpacks were treated in hospital emergency rooms and doctor’s offices, according to a study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Frequent use of heavy backpacks can damage the soft shoulder tissues, leading to microstructural damage of the nerves, according to a Tel Aviv University study. The nerve damage can limit the muscles’ ability to respond to the brain, inhibiting movement of the hand

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Rolling backpacks can take the strain off your shoulders, reducing the risk of back injury as well as potential nerve and joint damage. Though rolling backpacks are more commonly used by professors, it’s time students considered using them as well.

and fingers. It’s also common to see ladies on campus using a purse or tote bag as their backpacks, which also has many health risks, including the possibility of degenerative joint disease, according to Prevention. com. Although opting for a

roller backpack can decrease the risk for injury, opting to forgo possible social unacceptance due to a rolling backpack is understandable. They are highly mobile and take the strain off your shoulders allowing you to maneuver around campus much easier, or anywhere

for that matter. Though rolling backpacks come in a variety of styles and colors, they aren’t always flattering to the whole college student aesthetic. Furthermore, using a rolling backpack can be difficult, particularly for students who ride their bikes or skateboard around campus.

For students who find themselves walking long distances around school, carrying what feels like 50 pounds on their back: know there is another option. It’s college, who really cares how you’re carrying your belongings? If it means reducing the risk for injury, use a rolling backpack.

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ARIES

(MARCH 21 - APRIL 19):

You can’t help but say yes to a special invitation today, even if you think you should be more practical.

TAURUS

(APRIL 20 - MAY 20):

You might be needlessly licking your wounds from an emotional disappointment yesterday. Although warrior Mars is waving his banner today, you don’t have to go to battle to achieve a victory.

GEMINI

(MAY 21 - JUNE 20):

You are motivated to make a name for yourself by climbing the ladder of success today, and it appears as if your efforts will soon be rewarded.

CANCER

(JUNE 21 - JULY 22):

Although you are often happy to play the role of a nurturing friend, you have a tricky time balancing your feelings due to the deeper emotions that are working their way to the surface today.

LEO

(SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22):

You can express yourself with an assertive flair today, especially through artistic creation or spontaneous behavior.

SCORPIO

(JULY 23 - AUG. 22):

Ironically, you feel good about what you see in your future, but you may be missing an important piece of the puzzle.

VIRGO

(AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22):

LIBRA

You are highly capable of managing your business affairs now, but unexpected assistance from a good friend or friendly advice from a coworker could make your life a lot easier.

(OCT. 23 - NOV. 21):

You don’t need to tone down your intensity today; your powerful emotions are compelling and your friends and acquaintances will probably want more of you rather than less.

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CAPRICORN

(DEC. 22 - JAN. 19):

Sometimes you aren’t the greatest communicator in the world, especially when it involves sharing emotions that make you feel vulnerable.

AQUARIUS

(JAN. 20 - FEB. 18):

You may believe you’re slipping and sliding down a slippery slope of emotions now as you share your ambitions for the future.

PISCES

(FEB. 19 - MARCH 20):

(NOV. 22 - DEC. 21):

Your high spirits are inspirational today as optimistic Jupiter raises new possibilities everywhere you look.

Your enthusiasm may be over the top today, or, perhaps, you are experiencing someone else’s positive attitude.

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SPORTS

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Baseball’s win streak snapped The young lineup could not extend the run of seven victories

BASEBALL

RYAN WHITEHEAD For The Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton baseball team came into Tuesday’s game against the University of San Diego Toreros on a season-high seven-game winning streak. However, San Diego had other plans tonight; they combined for nine runs on 15 hits as they clobbered the Titans by a score of 9-4. San Diego (7-7) came out swinging early with their offense scoring four runs in the first inning, including a three-run home run by first baseman Ryan Kirby. Fullerton starter Kyle Murray lasted just one inning after the rough start. Redshirt sophomore Miles Chambers came on in relief and was able to slow down the Torero offense temporarily. Chambers ended his night with three innings pitched with an unearned run and three strikeouts. San Diego pulled their

9 starter Jonathan Teaney early in the second inning after the Titans loaded the bases. Reliever Jacob Hill came in to face the Titans. Fullerton (9-6) got their first run on a four-pitch walk and threatened to score with the bases loaded. However, outfielder Tyler Stieb ended the scoring threat with a groundout to shortstop. San Diego was poised to score again in the third with two passed balls, but Chambers was able to work the hitters and force a groundout to end the Toreros threat. The Titans also looked to score in their half of the third with two on base, however first baseman Tanner Pinkston grounded out to second base to strand the runners. San Diego was able to add another run in the fourth inning, but superb defense by

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Redshirt sophomore right hander Miles Chambers came on in relief and pitched three innings, registering three strikeouts and giving up an unearned run on three hits in the 9-5 loss to the University of San Diego Toreros Tuesday at Goodwin Field.

the Titan infielders kept the Toreros at bay. After a hard-hit ground ball, second baseman Jake Jefferies made a beautiful sliding play to his left and managed to get up and flip it to Pinkston in time to beat the runner. Nevertheless, San Diego’s infield came up with a great double play to end the

Titans’ fourth inning. Fullerton’s offense finally woke up in the bottom of the sixth inning with a double down the left field line by freshman catcher Chris Hudgins. The Titans were able to cut the Toreros lead by one as Pinkston got an RBI groundout. Fullerton came back

within one run after freshman outfielder Turner Buis blasted a solo shot to right field. This was Buis’ first home run and it came in his first game as a Titan. San Diego would seal the deal in the final two innings as they put four more runs on the board. Both teams’ bullpens were active tonight,

as they brought in a total of 10 relievers. Fullerton’s offense would only combine for three hits total. The Titans now head out on the road to Indiana to take on the Hoosiers for a three-game series, then come back to California to take on the rival Long Beach State Dirtbags.

Basketball: Titans end road for Highlanders CONTINUED FROM

The Titans shot 10-of22 from beyond the arc (45 percent). Senior guard Tailer Butler led the team with four 3-point shots as she finished the game with 15 points. Miles and sophomore Samantha Logan both contributed to the long-distance shooting by sinking three 3-pointers as well. Logan provided stability down low, grabbing 10 boards in the contest and also forcing four steals. “I’m really excited for (Butler and Logan), tonight Tailer did a really good job. I’m really proud of her because she stopped one of the best players in the Big West, also for Sammy I love the fact that she’s going after the boards and getting rebounds,” Iwuoha said. Butler and the Titans were able to hold the Big West’s leading scorer, Brittany Crain, to nine points on 3-of-12 shooting. “We made the decision early yesterday morning when we finalized our game plan that we were really going to make life difficult for

(Crain),” said Head Coach Daron Park. CSUF’s up-tempo play couldn’t be matched by the Highlanders in the second half as UCR was outscored by 10 points as the Titans shot 52.2 percent from the field. “Our defense dictated our offense, getting steals, making them frustrated, getting out and running it really got them tired,” Miles said. The Titans will be looking to win four games in five days to attain the Big West Championship and to have a chance at a NCAA tournament berth. CSUF women’s basketball has not had a NCAA tournament appearance since 1991 where they lost to Stanford. The Titans will next take on the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mustangs (15-13 overall, 10-6 Big West) Wednesday at Titan Gym. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. “We’re going to ride this high and this momentum and hopefully give another spectacular effort tomorrow night, Park said.

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Senior Chante Miles drained 13-of-14 free throws on her way to 26 points total and a 71-59 win over the UC Riverside Highlanders Tuesday at Titan Gym in the first round of the Big West Tournament. The Titans will meet Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the second round.

CSUF takes 10th at Sacramento State Invitational Men’s golf moved up two spots in the final round of the event DREW CAMPA Daily Titan A two-spot swing on the final round of competition nabbed the Cal State Fullerton men’s golf team a 10thplace finish on Tuesday’s last day of the Sacramento State Invitational. Fullerton creeped into the top 10 by shooting an eightover 296, easily the team’s

best effort of the three-round 16-team tournament held at Elk Grove’s Valley Hi Country Club par-72, 7,064-yard course. Overall, the Titans finished with a three-round total of 46-over 910, after carding scores of 303 and 311 in the first two rounds on Monday, respectively. Host Sacramento State took home its own championship with a winning effort of 10-under 854, which easily outdistanced both runner-up University of the Pacific (867) and third-place Seattle University (882).

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Fullerton’s push was led by its top duo of Mark Cobey and junior Nico Mendoza. Cobey was one of three Titans who saved their best effort for last as the freshman shot a one-over 73, which tied for the best score turned in any round by a Titan. The effort moved Cobey from a tie at 49th into a five-player tie for 41st with a score of 10-over 226. Cobey had a stellar effort through the front nine in which he finished with a two-under 34. His best effort was none other than the par-five,

500-yard fourth hole in which Cobey connected on a rare eagle. Unfortunately, Cobey followed up that brilliant score with a triple bogey on his next hole, which wiped out three birdies the freshman had converted. As for Mendoza, the junior carded a two-over 74 on his last round to finish knotted in 46th place at 11-over 227. Mendoza totaled four birdies through his last 18. Perhaps Kyle De Silva was Fullerton’s biggest surprise Tuesday, matching Cobey with a one-over 73, which

was three strokes better than his previous effort Monday. Overall, De Silva finished with a 12-over 228 to tie for 49th. Ryan Tetrault finished with a final round four-over 76 to finish tied for 63rd at 15-over 231, while Josh Park rounded out the Titans’ scoring with an eight-over score of 80, which translated into a three-round total of 25-over 241. Fullerton’s Marcus Mercado-Kiel, who competed as an individual, carded a threeround total of 23-over 239. Sacramento State finished

two in the top three as Luke Kristo won the tournament with an eight-under 208 and was followed by Pacific’s Byron Meth (six-under 210) and Sacramento State’s Robert Parden (five-under 211). Fullerton began the day in 12th place and just edged out 11th-place South Dakota, which finished with a 47-over 911. South Dakota began the round four strokes up on the Titans. Up next for the Titans is an extended break before the Redhawk Invitational on April 6.

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