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Phase one of renovations begin for Pollak Library SPENCER CUSTODIO Daily Titan The Pollak Library now has more than 400,000 books available for checkout during the $15 million library overhaul that has commenced construction on the first, fourth and fifth floors of the south building. Some of the library centers will get a new home, with the Chicano and Chicana resource center moving to the old Academic Senate chambers in the Titan Bookstore, University Librarian Scott Hewitt said. The Graduate Studies program will get a temporary space on the third floor in the south building, with a big increase in space from the small group study rooms they previously had on the first floor. Katherine Powers, Graduate Studies director, said the program will get 1500 square feet of space and will house its own Student Success Center, like the rest of the schools on campus. She said the center will be moved into a permanent space once the library renovations are completed. The program received a multi-year federal grant of half a million dollars a year over the next 4 years in order to help cover the costs of equipment to check out, advisors, tutors, furnished lounge space and workshops it plans to host, Powers said. It will be a hub for graduate students, she said. “You walk in there and you’ll get some help.” Another noticeable change inside the library is the spatial increase of the Titan Computer Lab on the first floor. The library staff conducted a survey and found that one of the biggest complaints students had was the high density of computers on the first floor, Hewitt said. “But we didn’t want to lose computers,” Hewitt said. The library staff reconfigured the north fourth floor to house some of the computers, thinning out three of the four rows of computers on the first floor that were previously jammed together. The library hours are also getting extended thanks to the Student Success Initiative that was implemented last year. SEE LIBRARY

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Assemblywoman Young Kim thanks supporters and staff after loading up the school bus full of supplies for underprivileged elementary school students in the Anaheim and Magnolia school districts.

School officials decline supplies, cite state law DARLENE CASAS Daily Titan Two local Orange County School districts declined to partner with Assemblywoman Young Kim in her first organized “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive in order to avoid involving schools in potential partisan politics.

Kim organized her first “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive this August to help low-income students in Anaheim and Stanton. She collected more than $11,000 worth of school supplies in the three-week long event and had planned to donate them to schools in the Magnolia and Anaheim City School Districts. Both districts said they would appreciate the donated supplies, but did not take part in the event. Frank Donavan, the superintendent from Magnolia School District,

said it was because state policies meant to separate schools from political activities prohibited them from participating in Kim’s original plans. “We didn’t get the partnership this time around. I think there was some misunderstandings or differences of opinions of what we wanted to do,” Kim said. Donavan said the district received a letter from one of Kim’s representatives on June 22, inviting them to participate in the “Stuff the Bus” event. The school supply drive was originally planned to begin

July 24 and end with a finale event on Friday Aug. 14 during school hours, but was changed after both districts declined to participate in the event. After using district school buses to transport donated school supplies to the Magnolia and Anaheim City School districts, Kim had planned to host presentations and discuss legislative issues in the community during the event, which Kim also stated in her invitation letter sent to the districts, Donavan said. “This is a non-partisan event,” read the letter.

In order to maintain a neutral learning environment for students, California Education Code 7053 prohibits the use of public school resources for political activity. Both Donavan and the superintendent from Anaheim City School District, Linda Wagner, said they would be pleased to accept donated supplies for students, but must abide the state law and avoid involving their schools in political activities. SEE SUPPLIES

From stage to voice-overs Student’s acting career transitions into video games VERONICA FELIPE Daily Titan Ronald Banks closes double-paned windows, turns off ceiling fans and tightly closes his bedroom door, ensuring the entire room is dead silent before sitting down in his wife’s walk-in closet to work. As a voice-over actor, Banks, 55, has to make sure the only noise his microphone picks up is his voice, and the clothes in his wife’s closet help dampen unwanted noises. “I’m a dilettante when

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it comes to making voiceovers,” Banks admits. Banks, a Cal State Fullerton communications major, describes how his setup, which consists of a chair, a microphone and a laptop, is amateurish compared to other voice-over actors who have actual studios in their homes. “I can make a fairly good quality read for (my agency) that’s good for auditions, but would never be appropriate if they need to use it for actual copy,” Banks said. Banks said he usually sends in about three or four voiceover auditions a week to his agency VOX, Inc., but during busy seasons like fall, it can be up to three or four a day. SEE VOICE

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Ronald Banks records his voice-over auditions using a screen, a mic, a stool and a laptop in his wife’s walk-in closet. He usually does three to four auditions a week, but can do three to four a day.

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Library: Renovations begin

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The hours will be 7 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The renovation of the three floors is the first phase of the library overhaul which will help fix damage sustained from last year’s earthquake. Hewitt said that they hope to finish the first phase by the end of 2017. “The biggest issue from the earthquake standpoint is the ceilings,” Hewitt said. The library will have the ceilings replaced along with the addition of new furniture, paint and flooring. They have received $6 million from the Chancellor’s office to help pay for the costs, but they have not yet secured any grants, Hewitt said. “There might be some

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The circulation desk gets ready for the start of the Fall semester on the first floor of the Pollak Library North.

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The Fullerton City Council moved forward with an emergency homeless shelter ordinance and narrowly passed a proposal to construct a cell phone tower in White Park on Tuesday. The council introduced an ordinance that would allow for homeless shelters to be built along Orangethorpe Avenue between State College Boulevard and Raymond Avenue in a fashion that a lawyer told the council was discriminatory toward the homeless. The zoning requirements “unlawfully segregate shelters from the public for discriminatory reasons and with discriminatory effect,” Crystal Sims, of the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, said during the public comment section of the meeting. While the city calls the homeless shelters “transitional” housing, the ordinance “effectively confines any new emergency shelters to only a very remote industrial corner of the city,” Sims said. There are no essential services such as grocery stores and pharmacies or medical and social services within the emergency shelter zone,

Sims said. “Testimony at planning commission hearings makes the city’s intent clear to keep homeless residents from other city residents based on unjustified fears and stereotypes,” Sims told the council. “This is a difficult and complex issue. Our residents are very afraid about living with the homeless among them. For those people who oppose such

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shelters, I have to remind them that the homeless are among us whether we have shelters or not,” Council Member Jan Flory said. “Some who may need access to emergency shelter have criminal records, some have been violent and some may have harmed children,” Council Member Doug Chaffee said. “So, we must strike a balance between the needs of the very diverse homeless population and the needs of other vulnerable members of our community.” The council unanimously voted to move forward with

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the ordinance. A 40-foot Verizon Wireless cell phone tower lease proposal at White Park narrowly passed through the council with a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Greg Sebourn and Council Member Bruce Whitaker casting no votes. The lease will produce about $38,000 in annual revenue for the city. Whitaker expressed concerns about how the council intends to address proposed cell phone towers in the future. “To dedicate valuable park space for something that’s not park related is something I really have an issue with,” Whitaker told the rest of the council. “This will take away valuable park space.” Sebourn expressed his concerns about park space, too. “This is an open space park, from what I can see. As such, I do have to question why it would be above ground if the purpose of an open space park is to have an open space. And now we’re putting a building (there) with a tower on it.” He also expressed concern about monetizing such city assets as parks, by adding that it could put them on the course to open Starbucks in all of the parks. “So I think we need to be very careful on how we monetize it,” Sebourn said. “I think we need to have a broader discussion—which this council has not had.”

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Orange County Sheriff’s divers found the body of a missing boater, Palmdale resident Clarence William Brumfield, 61, on Sunday morning. Brumfield was fishing with his friend when he went overboard. His friend fell in while unsuccessfully trying to rescue Brumfield and made it back to the boat without his friend. A Fire Authority spokesperson said that the boat was equipped with life jackets, but the two weren’t wearing them. The fire official said that the two were longtime friends and that both men weren’t strong swimmers and thinks Brumfield panicked when he hit the water. Brumfield was found in about 25 feet of water, 35 feet from where he went overboard, the official said.

Driver collides with police officer Alexander Berlimo, 21, collided into a Garden Grove police cruiser early Sunday morning as he drove north on Knott Street, according to the Garden Grove Police Department. The officer unsuccessfully tried to avoid the collision and both cars sustained major damage. Berlimo was taken to the UCI medical center. The officer, whose name is unreleased, sustained injuries to his left hand and face and was treated and released at the hospital. Berlimo was arrested on suspicion of felony drunken driving and driving while unlicensed. The District Attorney’s Office will decide to whether or not press more charges - Spencer Custodio

San Jose State bans smoking San Jose State Universit y has joined CSUF and San Diego State in an outright ban on smoking and vaping across campus, and unlike CSUF, San Jose plans to imple ment fines beginning nex t year. Citations will not star t until nex t year and they could be as high as $100 for a violation of the smoking ban policy. Of ficials said that the decision for the delay in citations is to increase aware ness of the policy before people will be hit for fines. San Jose State is among more than 1,180 campuses nationwide that have become 100 percent smoke -free, the universit y said. - Spencer Custodio

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“We get school supplies donated from politicians all the time; we have the students write them thank you letters. They never ask to come and hold a rally in our school district,” Donavan said. Wagner said her district would appreciate the donated supplies for students, but would politely decline an opportunity for Kim to speak at one of the public schools because schools must remain non-partisan. “We are hoping to accept the donations on behalf of students, but do not have plans for an event to promote a particular politician,” Wagner wrote in an e-mail. Donavan said the district could be sued by the Democratic Party or upset parents for participating in an event that might discuss bills Kim supports. He said some of the bills Kim supports directly affect the Anaheim City School District, such as Assembly Bill 734, a reform to bolster the parent trigger petition process to help convert low-performing schools into charter schools; or Assembly Bill 523, which would require high school students in La Palma to attend high schools in their neighborhood area rather than allowing them to commute outside of the city. Donavan said he received one phone call from one of Kim’s staff members, who seemed to have understood his concerns about her speaking about politics during school hours. However, he said neither Kim nor a staff member contacted him again to further discuss a change of plans, even though he and Kim have

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Assemblywoman Young Kim helps her staff load a school bus full of supplies for underprivileged elementary school students in Magnolia and Anaheim school districts. Fears of becoming politically entangled, which could result in lawsuits, have kept the elementary school districts from directly accepting the donations.

met in the past. “To me it’s just purely political, I would think if she really was being philanthropic and wanted to help our students, I would think she would at least pick up the phone,” Donavan said . Kim said she wanted to partner with the school districts so they could help identify financially struggling families and distribute backpacks stuffed with school supplies to those who might need them most. Kim’s chief of staff, Bryan Shroyer, said they are working with other community groups such as Giving Children Hope, Livingstone CDC and the Family Support Network to help target

the areas in Anaheim and Stanton that show the most financial need. He said his staff tried to contact districts after an article published in

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those plans had changed was the article in the (Orange County) Register,” Donovan said . Instead of distributing

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YOUNG KIM Assemblywoman the OC Register to discuss distribution plans, but were unable to reach the district superintendents. Donovan said that he was unaware of the change in plans because he never received a follow-up call. “The only way we know

the supplies directly to the schools anyone from the community can pick up supplies Saturday Aug. 29 at either Livingstone CDC in Stanton or the Haskett Library in Anaheim, Shroyer said. Leftover supplies would be sent to Kim’s

district office in Buena Park. Wagner said in an email that she was awaiting a return call from one of Kim’s representatives, but assumed that one of her staff members will collect the donated supplies and deliver them to schools that have the most students receiving free and reduced lunch. Donovan said he would love to pick up the supplies and work with principals to help deliver them to students. He said his district also plans events to assist students in need, such as organizing a free supper program for students and recently donating 3,000 pairs of shoes. Kim has plans to continue

this drive every year and hopes to partner with local districts in the future to effectively distribute donated supplies to low income families, she said. “It didn’t happen this year. So, going forward, my goal is that they will see that this is for a good cause with good heart, pure intentions. There is nothing political about this, putting children first, putting education first,” Kim said. Donations were collected in six different locations in Orange County and the finale event took place on Friday, where she and community partners delivered speeches at CM School Supply, a local family-owned company in Anaheim.

Meeting and activities run-down for the week ASI LPD Meeting • ASI Leadership and Program and Development • Aug. 24, 9:00 a.m., TSU Presidents’ RM

Arts Inter Club Council • Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m., TSU Gabrielino

Social Work Field Workshops • Aug. 25, 8:00 a.m., TSU Pavilion

ALP Orientation • American Language Program • Aug. 25, 8:00 a.m., TSU Theatre

Bi-Weekly Senior Staff Meeting • ASI Administration • Aug. 26, 10:00 a.m., TSU Presidents’ RM

LGBTQ Meeting • ASI - LGBTQ Center • Aug. 26, 12:00 p.m., TSU - 250

ASI University Affairs Meeting • ASI Executive Offices • Aug. 27, 1:00 p.m., TSU Leg Chamber-1

TSU Expansion Meeting • 2015 Titan Student Union building expansion • Aug. 28, 5:00 p.m., TSU Bradford-AB

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Banks has found success in voicing video game characters. Most recently, gamers can hear Banks’ deep and resonating voice in Mortal Kombat X as Quan Chi. “You shall see my worst,” Banks playfully repeated as he quickly pressed buttons on a PS4 controller. Banks had never played Mortal Kombat X before this interview. He said he is not really into fighting games, but finds the amount of gore and violence in these games “almost comic.” Voice-over acting is a relatively new step in Banks’ long career. After high school, Banks became a licensed nurse and worked for three years before realizing something was missing. “I kept thinking to myself, ‘There’s got to be more; there’s an artistic side of me that’s not getting addressed here,’” Banks said. Determined to fill his artistic craving, Banks went back to school, but this time to study acting. He spent the next few years nursing at night and auditioning or taking lessons during the day. After entering the music and acting world, people began to notice his voice, said Banks. “People would ask, ‘Hey I’m doing something over here. Why don’t you come audition for me?’ Some guy said, ‘Oh, you have a nice voice. Why don’t you audition for the opera chorus?’ And so I got into opera,” Banks said. Banks performed in more than 70 operas during his career, including performing with the Santa Monica College Opera, where he met his wife, Cathryn. “We met while we were doing rehearsals. And then, like the good professional that I was, I waited until just after the closing-night party before I asked her to go out with me,” Banks said. Banks said his wife was always supportive of his career even when it took a major step forward and moved overseas. After about 15 years of singing in operas, Banks began actively auditioning for musicals. He eventually got his big break when he was casted as The King in “The King and I,” a role that Banks played nationally across the U.S. Following his breakout

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CSUF student Ronald Banks plays Mortal Kombat X on the PS4 for the first time as Quan Chi; the character he’s voiced since 2008.

role, Banks was able to obtain other roles, such as the title role in Sweeney Todd with the East West Players in Los Angeles, and as Jafar in Disneyland’s musical production of “Aladdin,” which he recently retired from after almost an eightyear run. “People ask me, ‘How could you ever leave a role like that?’ Yes, I’m up there on stage, but it’s the same stage, the same role, the same costume for seven years. So I had to decide if I wanted to do the same thing over and over or (if) I was preventing myself from growing,” Banks said. Banks continues to work with Disney as a guest relations host, a job he loves. “I’m telling stories of the park to families and individuals and in many ways, it’s almost more fulfilling. I would stand on a stage under lights with a $1,000 to $10,000 costume on, doing my lines to people in the dark who I would generally not see. (Now) I’m sharing something that’s very special and I’m not playing a character; I’m playing myself,” Banks said. Thanks to his stage experience, storytelling was not an issue for him. Instead, he feared another aspect of the job. “I had no cash experience when I started. I

had no problems with the tours; that was the fun part. I was worried I was going to give someone the wrong change,” Banks said humorously. Aside from his Disney job and voice-over auditions, Banks works with Pacific Symphony’s outreach program and privately gives vocal lessons to seven students. While Banks is no longer on stage, he finds many similarities between the stage and his closet studio. “Whether it’s voiceovers or musical theater or movies…you find your own unique way to add your voice or your person to the history of whatever you do,” Banks said. Banks credits his success to constant auditioning and learning. “Persistence is the big thing. As soon as you give up, then everybody who said you can’t do it was right,” Banks said. Banks’ voice-over teacher, Nancy Wolfson of Braintracks Audio, agrees. “Beyond Ron’s extraordinary natural ability, he has proven the commitment and tenacity to explore the personal corner pockets that few are willing to examine, and the sum of these make him a champion,” Wolfson said via email.

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Beside voice-overs, Banks has spent a majority of his career in the acting world doing operas, musicals, films and commercials.

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Choir sings masterpieces abroad

Music students perform in Paris during the summer VIVIAN PHAM Daily Titan

As the first week of the semester commences, it is easy for students to be in denial and reminisce about fun memories they had over the break, longing to stay in summer mode. Sometimes nothing special may have happened, and sometimes they travel to France. Earlier this summer, singers and instrumentalists from Cal State Fullerton’s School of Music spent 10 days in Paris, Chartres and Chantilly where they presented five concerts. “It was a life changing experience for the students. They were able to perform some of the greatest masterworks,” said Dr. Robert Istad, professor of music and director of choral studies. The two biggest concerts took place at Chartres Cathedral and Church of La Madeleine, which included all 160 musicians from the University Symphonic Chorus and University Symphony Orchestra. There they performed Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and Francis Poulenc’s Gloria. Fauré created Requiem in the 19th century to be performed in La Madeleine, making the students’ performance more meaningful. “It’s one of those things that makes you feel connected to the past and the history of the music, which is one of the most beautiful aspects about classical music,” said Belinda Gonzalez, a senior majoring in vocal performance.

Fauré, a choir master and composer at the church, wrote the Requiem in memory of a person who had attended La Madeleine and passed away. The glorious, romanesque sanctuary is massive. Spanning about two football fields long, La Madeleine is filled with art and sculptures. It sits in the center of Paris near the famous Louvre, one of the world’s largest museums. At the back of the church there are enormous four-storytall iron doors that open up to Place de la Concorde, which features an Egyptian obelisk. Big venues like this generate big crowds. “We had undergraduate students who were soloists singing soprano and baritone looking out into an audience of thousands of people. It was really amazing,” Istad said. Istad said almost every concert the two groups performed received standing ovations from the audience, but with success comes hard work and lots of preparation. “The students worked so diligently on these programs so that by the time we got to Paris, they were in a state of almost perfection,” Istad said. Taylor Harb, a former cellist of the orchestra, can attest to this. “We rehearsed a lot,” she said. “Pretty much the entire spring semester was devoted to these pieces; it was a lot of music. The two pieces (Requiem and Gloria) that we played with the choir were each about 40 minutes long.” Gonzalez, who was one of the soprano soloists at Chartres Cathedral, made sure to prepare for her part

in Requiem considering the great size of the venues. She practiced by performing the piece at her junior recital last spring semester. “I found the most difficult thing was being able to produce enough volume that was needed for a larger venue while maintaining proper breath support. I had to work on that quite a bit,” she said. When the musicians weren’t rehearsing or performing, they were free to explore and experience life in a foreign place by interacting with the locals, dining on a five-course meal along the Seine River, or visiting the numerous historical monuments and museums. “My friends and I jam packed our days. We’d go to bed at 2 a.m. and wake up at 6 a.m. We were just on the go,” Gonzalez said. Needless to say, there is always something to do in the City of Lights, even if that includes aimlessly walking on cobblestone streets and marveling at the beauty that is Paris. “Two of my friends and I just wandered (the city). I’m a firm believer in not being stuck in tourist attractions. I like to live how the people there live and see what they see,” Harb said. Harb, who recently graduated in May with a music education degree, also conducted Aaron Copland’s Rodeo with the orchestra at the Grand Stables in Chantilly. She said that playing in new venues with different sounds than what students are used to teaches them to adapt and play their best. “We’re so used to playing in our own concert hall. Playing these pieces for such a long time and then performing in another

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University Singers joined the CSUF Conert Choir to perform classical music in Paris, France. Students spent 10 days performing in five concerts.

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University Symphony Orchestra perform in Chantilly, France. The Orchestra joined University Singers and CSUF Concert Choir during the School of Music’s concert series abroad.

country made us play the music on a new level. It made us understand it and play it that much better than when we’re here at home

for a normal concert,” Harb said. “That experience for the students really helps their musical perceptions,

aptitude, and the way they see music in a continuum throughout history,” Istad said.

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Candidates more alike than different

Opposing frontrunners both liked for similar reasons GINO RICCARDI Daily Titan

Two years ago, people could never have imagined a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist getting air time in the mainstream media. No more than two months ago, comics hammered down on Donald Trump’s cartoonish bigotry and surliness when he announced his candidacy for president. Now the world has gone topsy turvy and the fringe has become the mainstream. Democrats and Republicans couldn’t come up to two more diametrically opposed candidates than Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders if they tried. Then why are they both enjoying such high approval ratings? All signs point to public frustration with establishment politics. Probably most intriguing to pundits is the continued public support of Trump in light of his harsh comments regarding immigration, women and his opponents within the party. Strangely, the exact same soundbites that have been known historically to ruin political campaigns seem to add fuel to his growing popularity. Trump’s behavior would be detrimental to any other politician. But Trump isn’t a politician. “We don’t need a politician for president; we need a

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Opposing presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump could not be more opposite when it comes to their stances on most issues, but they’ve each gained much support for the same reason. Neither has fears of committing political suicide.

businessman,” said Tom Krzyminski, 66, a hairstylist from Bay City, Michigan in a New York Times interview. Supporters of both candidates echo similar concerns over money in politics. Trump, of course, has his own money, as he’s been known to tout, and Sanders refuses to take corporate donations and claims to be focused on a grassroots campaign or nothing. With Sanders polling at 23% among Democrats and Trump at 26% among Republican

supporters, according to an article in the New York Times and a Reuters poll, the race would be neck and neck if it were held between the two of them tomorrow. The only two things the two candidates have in common are what they don’t have in common with the rest of their respective parties. Namely a style that sticks out of the texture and a blatant disregard for the status quo. A Sanders rally is limited in the way of fanfare

and long-winded, pandering monologues and typically goes into the meat of the issues he intends to address. He runs a reputedly clean campaign and dismisses every opportunity to attack his democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, in public forum. Sanders’ record so far is as clean as his rhetoric. He has been directly involved with civil rights dating back to his college years in the sixties and he has proponed equal rights for the gay and lesbian

community since the early seventies. He’s never been concerned with committing political suicide and he’s lost his fair share of elections due to an unwavering progressive ideology. That might be why every successive poll shows Sanders steadily gaining on democratic favorite Clinton. The other thing Trump has in common with Sanders is that they both have started a conversation that

mainstream politicians have been mincing around for years, a conversation that involves uncomfortable words like “socialism,” “immigration,” and “free trade agreements.” With Sanders running left of President Obama, who has been attacked from the right for his alleged extreme socialist agenda, it is now alright to be a socialist. With Trump obtusely unafraid to offend his constituency, it’s now alright to be a jerk.

Student share in university’s success ZACK JOHNSTON Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton President Mildred García delivered her fourth Convocation Address in the Meng Concert Hall Monday, Aug. 17. The hardest work is yet to come for making CSUF all that its administration wants it to be. However, García’s words should make Titans feel proud of their university, and should encourage them to be active participants in plans to make CSUF even better. CSUF is reaching its third year utilizing the Strategic Plan, an intricate five-year plan introduced after García’s arrival to CSUF in 2012 and designed to create an ideal university environment that enhances learning and increases student success. García explained how, through the Strategic Plan, CSUF has met a few remarkable milestones in its plan for increasing student success, and these milestones have been met ahead of schedule. The graduation rate has reached an all-time high of

61% and the achievement gap for underrepresented students has dropped from 12% to 9%, García said. This resulted in the Class of 2015 being CSUF’s largest group of graduates ever at almost 9,500, said García.

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García’s words should make Titans feel proud of their university, and should encourage them to be active participants in plans to make CSUF even better.

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Annual Convocation Address invokes pride and encouragement

“Our incredible success in student persistence, retention and graduation over the past year is a result of our faculty’s commitment to improving student learning via curricular changes, course redesign, high-impact practices and leveraging co-curricular practices, such as supplemental instruction and service learning,” García said. Students of CSUF can feel reassured that even though the issues students personally face, such as class availability, tuition costs and campus parking are not met by quick and simple solutions, the administration is tirelessly at

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In her annual Convocation Address on Aug. 17, Cal State Fullerton President Mildred García highlighted the achievements of the university last year, and laid out the path for the university’s future as the five-year Strategic Plan enters its third year.

work to create a better university that will benefit this student body and those of years to come. What lies ahead for CSUF are even more innovations designed to implement new technologies for student success, increase participation in high-impact practices, diversify the faculty and staff and increase revenue through

fundraising, García said. After this academic year, CSUF will also see the implementation of its very first Academic Master Plan, which is in development and slated for approval in summer of 2016. CSUF’s high standards for achievement are matched by the university’s efforts to provide the resources necessary

to accomplish goals that are set to a high standard of excellence. García finished her address by mentioning CSUF’s being named the winner of the Forbes #MyTop College social media campaign for the second year in a row, and saying that it is thanks to the sense of community on campus.

What students can take away the most from García’s address is that now more than ever is a time to be proud to be a Titan and attend a humble public university that has achieved the merit and success of a private institution. Titans reached high last year, and sure enough plan on reaching even higher this year.

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The Doctor revives hip-hop Compton confirms Dr. Dre as innovator and musical genius ANGIE PEREZ Daily Titan The last studio album released by West Coast legend Dr. Dre was 2001 in 1999. Now, more than a decade later, Dr. Dre has graced fans with his third, and what he says is his final, album, Compton. Compton is what fans have essentially been waiting 13 years for. It’s important to note that it’s not the infamous Detox, but a state-of-the-art rap album by one of the most prominent producers in the industry and the nexus of hip-hop and technology. For over 30 years, Dr. Dre has created some of the best hip-hop tracks with almost every prominent rapper. Earlier this month, Dr. Dre finally addressed the existence of the mythical Detox album on The Pharmacy, a Beats 1 Radio show, officially announcing his decision to scrap the project because he “didn’t like it.” Dr. Dre didn’t want to deliver an album that wasn’t good enough for his fans— fair enough coming from a perfectionist. The longest awaited album in hip-hop history, Detox is considered a hip-hop urban legend with a 13-year history of release-dates pushed back, rumors, leaked songs and conspiracies under its belt. Detox has a long and complicated history that began in 2002 when Dre first went on the record about Detox, telling MTV he wanted to create a concept album, a hip-hop musical with different characters featured on the album. Dr. Dre set several release dates that never saw the light of day. Dre’s most frequent reason for the delay was his focus on projects with other artists. Dr. Dre worked with rapper 50 Cent on his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which was later turned into a movie, Eminem’s Encore, and The Game’s Documentary. Fans had not yet seen any sign of Detox, although artists’ claims of its existence

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Dr. Dre’s new album, Compton, is the producer’s third and final studio album. It’s been 16 years since he last released an album and 13 years since he promised fans Detox, hip-hop’s very own urban legend. This new album showcases Dre as never before seen, with plenty of major collabs with hip-hop veterans.

helped keep the hype alive. Both Eminem and The Game reference Detox’s anticipated release on their albums. Hit producer Scott Storch called it “the most advanced rap album ever,” and in 2008 Snoop Dogg went on record saying Detox was real and “on and poppin’,” in an interview with Rolling Stone. Once tracks began to leak on the internet, Dr. Dre and his camp decided to launch a multi-million dollar marketing campaign in 2010, where he was featured on a Dr. Pepper commercial, had Detox billboards all over LA and released singles along with music videos. This was the most hope fans had received that Detox might actually drop. Despite Dre’s efforts, a slew of other songs were leaked the following year featuring hip-hop heavyweights Jay-Z, Eminem and Ludacris. Soon after, while working on Kendrick Lamar’s Good kid, m.A.A.d city, Dre announced he was taking a break from music to enjoy time with family. In 2014, Marsha Ambrosius, an English R&B singer, spoke with RapUpTv about

working in the studio with Dre on an album that was no longer titled Detox. Later, Aftermath producer Dawaun Parker stated Dr. Dre left Detox behind and was working on a new project. It wasn’t until March that Dre went on LA’s 92.3 and told radio DJ Big Boy he was working on a new album inspired by a biopic on rap super group N.W.A. Dre then went on his Beats 1 radio show, The Pharmacy where he laid to rest any hope for a Detox release— hip-hop fans could finally move forward. Luckily for hip-hop, on Aug. 7th that meant moving forward into a new album, Compton, the soundtrack for the biopic Straight Outta Compton. The film and soundtrack touch on similar themes, opening with a television broadcast anchor reporting on the statistics of the dominant African-American community of Compton and the conditions of drug abuse, violence and rising crime. The movie, directed by F. Gary Gray, takes place in late 1980s Compton, California where N.W.A. members Dr. Dre, Ice Cube,

Eazy-E, MC Ren and DJ Yella grew up surrounded by gangbangers, drug activity, violence and police brutality. On their journey, they became “the most dangerous rap group” introducing the masses to the harsh reality of a young, black male living on the streets of Compton. Dr. Dre’s Compton acts as a narrative of his journey and contribution to hip-hop from his rough beginnings with N.W.A to his current mogul status. He sheds light on the importance of authenticity, police-community interaction, the streets of Compton and N.W.A’s legacy. This third studio album is by far the most experimental piece by Dre. He collaborates with an array of West Coast legends such as Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Paak and King Mez, all of them adding to an already innovative record. Dre has always been known for his versatility and for never compromising on his art. The heavy chords on club song, Talk About It, sets the tone with a uncontrollable energy that flows once the

bass hits. Dre switches it up with soulful, smooth R&B tracks such as It’s All on Me, where Dre addresses the pressure he’s under and reminisces on his early years DJing at neighborhood parties in Compton and studio sessions with N.W.A. Dre raps, “When they run up your school bus with a two tucked, you might learn something,” an incident that’s included in a scene of the film. Animal is a laid back West Coast track, but probably one of the most important tracks, touching on social issues concerning police brutality, misconceptions that lead to unfair treatment and systemic problems. In Straight Outta Compton, fans not only see officers abuse their authority, but also the victimization of Rodney King, who was severely beaten on camera by LAPD in 1991 leading to riots in South Central LA after a court hearing ruled the police officer innocent. The film and soundtrack attempt to advocate social change and an end to racial discrimination, focusing on the relevance of these topics in relation to today’s

social issues. Dre also pays tribute to the late Eazy-E by sampling his voice on the record Darkside and having flashbacks on Talking to My Diary about N.W.A.’s early years in the studio as starving artists, reminiscing on the legacy of the group that so heavily impacted American music culture. “Our art is the reflection of our reality,” says Ice Cube’s character in the film, and with this soundtrack, Dre reminds fans that hip-hop is supposed to be nothing less than authentic. That’s what N.W.A. was about; telling stories of what they saw on the streets and gang-related surroundings of Compton. Dr. Dre’s complex synthesized chords, trumpet outros, flawless rap flow and pinnacle production gives this album an innovative sound that hints at Dr. Dre’s early sound of G-Funk and irresistible head bobbing beats and rhymes. Detox or Compton, in the end it doesn’t matter. What’s important is that hiphop’s Dr. Dre delivered what can arguably be considered another bonafide classic.

CSUF fall theater season kicks off The Fall semester lineup offers a wide variety of shows VIVIAN CHOW Daily Titan It’s the start of another semester, which means there’s plenty to look forward to this fall season. CSUF has a dedicated team of students who put on a carefully chosen selection of classic and modern plays, musicals and art performances for all to enjoy. If attending a play or dance performance is something new, there’s no better time to try it. Students can purchase discount tickets on every performance offered. Running Sep. 25 to Oct. 18 is Dancing at Lughnasa, an Irish play by dramatist Brian Friel. Set in the summer of 1936, the play follows the family drama of the Mundy sisters as they search for love in rural Ireland. Directed by Sarah Ripper, and winner of the Tony Award for “Best Play” in 1992, Dancing at Lughanasa promises a frollicking, free-spirited good time. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM/AE

Just in time for the Halloween season, Carrie: The Musical runs from Oct. 16 to Nov. 1. Based on the bestselling novel by horror kingpin Stephen King, Carrie: The Musical takes the tale of supernatural teen, Carrie White, and brings her horrific story to the stage. Carrie is a high school outcast who discovers she is gifted with telekinetic powers. She uses those powers to exact revenge on all those who have wronged her, leaving a trail of bloodshed and disaster. Directed by James R. Taulli with musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon and choreography by William F. Lett, this horror show is the perfect way to open the Halloween season. Spotlighting the talented dancers at CSUF is the Fall Dance Theatre showcase, running from Nov. 12 to Nov. 22. Viewers will be treated to an exhibition of some of the finest dancers and choreographers at CSUF, demonstrating the range and depth of some of CSUF’s hardworking student artists. Ringing in the holiday season and closing out

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CSUF’s dance, theater and music departments are offering a multitude of performances for the Fall semester. With riveting plays, musicals, dance exhibitions and concerts, there’s no better way to spend an evening than enjoying these talented showcases.

the Fall 2015 semester is Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Running November 20 to December 13, this classic tale of a Christmas scrooge rekindling the warmth and

love in his heart has been dazzling audiences for over a century. Inspired by the 1951 film classic and directed by Jeremy Lewis, this heartwarming play will be sure

to melt the heart of any Titan looking for some holiday cheer. Whether looking to get involved on campus or searching for a fun weekend activity, consider

checking out the excellent productions put on by fellow Titans. It’s a great night out full of fun, magnificent performances and riveting storytelling.

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Christina Burkenroad celebrates her winning goal against Liberty University. Burkenroad will be an integral component of the women’s soccer team as it looks to match the success of 2014.

Strong start to the new year

Titans look to build on success of championship season RUDY CHINCHILLA Daily Titan

After a successful 2014 season which saw the Titans capture the Big West Conference regular season and tournament championships, the Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team returns in search of more success in the new year. The Titans managed to earn their first pair of victories of the 2015 season over the weekend, downing the University of Liberty Flames 1-0 Friday and the George Washington University Colonials 4-1 Sunday at Titan Stadium, but there’s a lot of soccer left to play in the 18-game schedule, and the team will need to consistently produce quality results if it expects to match

the heights of its 2014 season. Experienced returners A handful of returning starters will make head coach Demian Brown’s job much easier as he enters his ninth year at the helm of the women’s soccer program. Rebecca Wilson, Christina Burkenroad, Connie Caliz, Morgan Batcheller, Jazzmin Mancilla and Jennifer Stuart were all integral parts of the success in the 2014 season, and their return will undoubtedly pay dividends for the team. Brown specifically singled out Wilson, Burkenroad and Batcheller as players whose experience winning titles at CSUF will lift the group. “...I think their drive and their motivation is really pulling along the junior class, which is tremendous, the sophomore class and a freshman class that I think has been really really good

for us,” Brown said.

Hot Start on Offense Last season, Wilson and Burkenroad proved perfect complements to one another on the Titan front line and they’ll look to replicate that success this year. In Wilson, the Titans have a player whose grit and determination is almost unmatched by any other player. The redshirt senior striker is not afraid to chase down seemingly-lost causes, often surprising defenders by stripping balls in unseemly situations. Wilson will look to use her fearlessness, power, and directness to best the opposition and exceed her haul of 10 goals in 2014. While Burkenroad is also capable of playing as a striker, her ability truly shines on the wings. “(Burkenroad) out wide has really developed and is continuing to develop herself into one of the best

one-v-one soccer players in the country,” Brown said. When receiving service, the senior makes herself a handful by masterfully using her feet, slaloming through multiple defenders en route to scoring goals or providing assists. However, the key to a successful season for Wilson and Burkenroad will perhaps lie in the midfield, at the feet of Caliz. Brown has pondered about his desire to play Caliz as a strike partner to Wilson, but he has acknowledged her positive influence when deployed as an attacking center midfielder. After Friday’s game against Liberty, Caliz said she was comfortable in front of holding midfielder Kaycee Hoover while playing as the no. 10 in Brown’s usual 4-4-2 diamond setup. “I think I’m more effective a little behind (Wilson) and a little (ahead of) my midfield; I have more liberty

to go anywhere I want, but overall, I feel I can play any position wherever they need me,” Caliz said. Solidity in defense In 2014, the Titans conceded only five goals while recording four shutouts during their eight games of Big West regular season play. Early signs point to another strong defensive season for CSUF. “In the back, we’re fortunate enough to be anchored by a center-back in Morgan Batcheller who is just probably one of the steadiest players we’ve had in years,” Brown said of his senior central defender. Batcheller will be tasked with leading a back line that welcomes two new additions, along with returning left-back, Mancilla. Redshirt freshman Lindsay Stasinis seems like she will partner Bacheller in the center, and while she still has some kinks to iron

out, Stasinis already looks promising. Should mistakes occur, she will be able to rely on her experienced partner to bail her out of tough situations. Mancilla makes her return on the left side of the pitch, as Dominique DeCoy will play opposite her on the right side. DeCoy was the understudy of Colleen Ortega in 2014 and she has quickly taken to filling Ortega’s shoes. Importantly, though, DeCoy has shown a willingness to overlap and make forays into opponents’ final third, characteristics that will allow Fullerton another attacking option. Another successful season is in the offing for CSUF women’s soccer, with the chance to win a second consecutive Big West regular season championship and a third consecutive Big West Tournament crown a real possibility.

Titans represent Team USA

CSUF represents USA at the World University Games ALAN BERNAL Daily Titan

Coming off an extended season, The Cal State Fullerton Baseball team headed off to Gwangju City, South Korea to represent team USA and compete in the 2015 World University Games. Titan baseball flew overseas only two weeks after a deep postseason run to the College World Series. Team USA warmed up with an exhibition game against France a day after its arrival. The friendly ended with a 5-1 score, seeing the Titans with a win before the evening’s opening ceremonies. 550 college athletes competing in 21 different sports represented the USA during the 12-day affair. Internationally known as the Universiade, the multisport event invited collegiate athletes from all over the world with the goal of developing education and

culture through sport. The Universiade split baseball into two groups consisting of four teams. A round-robin format would decide the teams to meet at the medal rounds. The first game of group play saw Fullerton square off against the Czech Republic. Team USA won 5-4, stopping a late run by the Czechs. The Titan’s offense got off to an early start with a four-run first inning, contributing to their 11 total hits in the game. However, the highlight of the game was the United State’s 9th-inning defense which stopped a threatening tworun rally by the Czechs. In a 5-3 losing effort, team USA met Chinese Taipei’s offensive aggression, resulting in an exciting display of international play. Timmy Richards opened up the United State’s threerun 6th inning when he was walked home by Dalton Blaser, who followed suit after a defensive miscue from a Tristan Hildebrandt base hit to center. With a 2-2 score and a man on third, Josh Vargas hit a fly ball to shallow center field

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Team USA representatives prepare to do battle in Gwangju City. The Titans earned fourth place after losing to host nation South Korea.

only for it to be mishandled by the defense to allow Hildebrandt to secure the leading run. Cal State Fullerton could not hold onto the lead as Chinese Taipei tied in the 7th inning and went on to win in extra innings. A 1-1 record still put the United States in contention for a medal; all they needed to do was win their last group game against

Mexico. Team USA made its presence known against the Mexico side, coming back from an early 2-0 deficit to tie in the 4th inning, and taking off from there with a five-run 8th inning. With an impressive 7-3 rout of Mexico, the United States stamped their ticket to the semifinals against Japan. The stunning offense that

led team USA to the playoffs was absent in its game against Japan. In an 8-0 loss to the Land of the Rising Sun, the Titans were only able to connect wood to yarn four times, which was accompanied by three errors. The loss meant that team USA would vie for the bronze medal against host nation Korea. The next day brought

heavy rain from the weather and the Korean national team. It was a remarkable show of offense as the game saw 20 runs scored between both teams. Ultimately, the United States lacked what it needed to secure some hardware, falling 14-6. Cal State Fullerton ended its United States representation by placing fourth at the World University Games.

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Men’s soccer gears up for new season

Exhibitions serve as the groundwork for season goals. AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton Men’s Soccer team is running full steam ahead as it prepares to embark on its 2015 season. Last season, the Titans finished with an overall record of 10-8-6, and grinded to a Big West Tournament Championship. With the Big West title under their belts, the Titans secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament, their first in 14 years. Unfortunately, the team was knocked out of the tournament, putting an end to their season. This year, head coach George Kuntz is determined to get back to the promised land to settle some unfinished business. “We had our first winning season in 8 years, making it a huge transition. I thought we did okay, but we are not satisfied until we turn this program around,” said Kuntz. When it comes to style of play, Kuntz and the Titans pride themselves on ball control and being offensively versatile, yet the team has struggled to finish plays with the chances it earns. Nevertheless, the team hopes it can surpass its total of 34 goals off of 34 assists from last season. In the midst of the pre-season, Kuntz notices the team has begun functioning better defensively.

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Brandon West looks to control the ball in a game that saw the Titans fall 3-1 to the Mexican U-17 national team. The exhibition game gave the Titans a great outlook on what needs to improve before the start of the new season.

On the other side of the field, the Titan offense has also shown motivating signs of solid team chemistry, which has translated into many more scoring opportunities. Kuntz is confident there are a number of new players who will make an impact on the team. Despite losing four

seniors integral to the team’s efforts last season, Kuntz believes several of his returning players are ready to fill the void of leadership. The team recently had a couple of exhibition matches against the UC Berkeley Bears and the U-17 Mexican national team. The game against the

As of now, the Titans are ranked ninth in the 2015 Big West Women’s Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll. Preston is looking past last year’s shortcomings and is optimistic as the Titans begin the 2015 season. The coach recognizes the challenging season awaiting the Titans, but assures that fans and students have much to look forward to from the squad. “(The players) never stop communicating,” Preston said, “(The students) will look forward to a faster offense. We’re going to utilize a lot of our hitters in all different ways and be creative as it relates to what we run.” Key returners, such as setter Mackenzie Olsen, who had 1,003 assists and an average of 9.55 assists per set last year, are expected to have a solid season as they take on leadership roles on the team. Preston assures that making the fundamental plays it takes to win each individual game will get

the team closer to its ultimate goal. The Titans are eager to win the Big West for Cal State Fullerton. The team will focus on short-term goals to become one of the most competitive teams in the conference. “We’re small, so we’re a shorter team. I know we’re going to play some defense, we actually play defense; pretty well, but really once we have the opportunity to kill and score we need to capitalize on it as fast as we can,” Preston said. Saturday’s Navy vs. Orange team scrimmage resulted in a tight match showcasing the Titans’ competitive nature. Kandace Thomas dominated as she got multiple kills for the orange squad. Assisting many of those kills was Mackenzie Olsen, who looked solid throughout the scrimmage. The mix of consistent defense and creative attacks gives the Titans an edge in the competition. “I’m really excited about the season. Really new team, new

Bears ended in a draw, with each teams scoring two goals apiece. Both sides had similar play styles but neither was able to take control of the game for long periods of time. The Titans showed flashes of brilliance with crisp ball movement, but it is apparent the team still has a long way to go. Fullerton

did not test the keeper all game until midfielder Diego Sanchez managed to capitalize off a mistake from Cal Berkeley’s defense. He intercepted the ball within the attacking third and blasted it past the keeper. The game against the U-17 Mexican National Team did not fare too well, as the

Titans showed stints of dominance but did not manage to execute in the attacking third nor keep Mexico at bay. After completing a tantalizing run, Diego Sanchez once again was at the end of a well-played counter attack, giving him the open lane and the goal. The final score was 3-1 in favor of Mexico.

Volleyball set for challenging year New season brings optimism for players and coaches. RYAN PORTER Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s volleyball team looks to improve from last year’s 8-21 overall record under new head coach Ashley Preston. The 2014 season was off to a great start when the Titans won five of their first eight games. They opened up the season as runner-ups at the Titan Classic, defeating Bucknell and Sacred Heart, only to lose to Texas Tech. The Titans would go on to defeat Villanova, Brown, Stetson and Georgetown to attain a non-conference record of 6-7. However, they fell short of a winning record as they lost their first six games during conference play. They managed to win just two games to produce a 2-14 record in the Big West.

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Kandace Thomas reaches to block teammate Ariana Salazar in the Navy vs. Orange Scrimmage. With a new coach and rested team, the Titans look to make an impact in the 2015 season.

coaching staff, we are a lively group. I’m just excited, really, about seeing what the girls

are capable of doing,” Preston said. Cal State Fullerton will

play its first game on Friday, Aug. 28 versus Duke at 7:00 p.m. at Titan Gym.

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There is an obvious conflict between your long-term relationship goals and your present responsibilities. Even if you can visualize a clear path to your ideal future, initiating action may need to be delayed for a while longer. Create a new schedule for the day that empowers you to make the best of the current situation.

LEO

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

You have highly specific ideas about how to perform your chores today and you aren’t interested in debating. Unfortunately, no one will be a winner in a conflict if push comes to shove.Sharing your perspective isn’t enough now; avoid an escalation of emotions by practicing the art of compromise.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

You’re ready to challenge any authority figure that stands in your way today. Thankfully, it’s less work convincing people to join your cause. Still, caution is advised since it’s a whole lot easier to get in over your head than it is to pull back and retreat to higher ground.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

The noise level of your personal drama might be a bit too much for your normally refined tastes. Although you have a low tolerance for tension, you aren’t anxious with the current circumstances. You fully realize the potential of this moment won’t last, empowering you to discuss your concerns and stick with the conversation.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

Your mental acuity can be so sharp now that you don’t leave very much room for negotiation. Undoubtedly, you are a formidable opponent because your perceptions are irrefutable today. Nevertheless, being correct in your conclusions doesn’t give you permission to ignore the opinions of everyone else.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

You might be concerned that your current long-term goals aren’t practical enough to present you in the best light. There’s no need to panic and impulsively take a risk because chances are nothing is as dramatic as it seems. Find your center; leading with your calm determination improves the likelihood of reaching your destination.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

You might feel as if you’re bogged down in quicksand today, and the more you try to solve a relationship issue the deeper you sink. Having all the right words at your disposal won’t help you now. Instead of attempting to impress others, seek comfort within. Settling into your feelings enables you to sort out what your heart really wants.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

The seventh sign of the zodiac, Libras are known for their diplomatic nature. They get along well with everyone and are ambitious. They have very expensive taste and work hard to make money.

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(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

Your full participation in a discussion with close friends or family members is absolutely mandatory today, so there’s no valid excuse to avoid a messy confrontation. Although you have your own biases, you’re still capable of rationalizing any point of view.

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