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Men’s soccer shows no signs of slowing down

Pizza Press fires up ovens New pizzeria across CSUF held grand opening ANGIE PEREZ Daily Titan

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The CSUF men’s soccer team are finally gelling. The Titans squad put an offensive clinic in a 3-0 shutout win against the University of San Francisco. They have now won three games in a row.

Titans make it 3 wins in a row against USF Dons RUDY CHINCHILLA Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team made its third consecutive win after defeating the San Francisco Dons Sunday at Titan Stadium.

On a 90 degree afternoon, the Titans recovered from a sluggish start to come away with a 3-0 victory and move their regular season record to 3-2-0. Fullerton head coach George Kuntz fielded a formation resembling a 4-2-3-1 at times, and a 4-4-2 diamond with a withdrawn striker at others. Robert Coronado, who played as a central midfielder last season, offered little going forward on the left

wing. Left-back Carlos Troncoso, too, rarely made any darts into the opponents’ final third. Ronaldo Pineda offered some creativity in the center, but the Titans were playing narrow soccer. “I think that the midfielders that we have this year are not necessarily ‘get behind’ type wide players; if they have the opportunity to come inside, they’ll come inside and look for the ball,” Kuntz said. The wingers’ defensive

focus indicated that Fullerton managed to monopolize possession, but had a hard time creating any clear-cut chances. San Francisco, meanwhile, also did little going forward. Only until the ninth minute did CSUF manage to truly trouble the San Francisco backline. Right-back Ricardo Covarrubias played a ball over the top to Pineda, who managed to chest the ball down on the 18-yard line to an oncoming

Diego Sanchez. Sanchez, however, scuffed his shot wide of the net. The breakthrough finally came in the 14th minute, courtesy of a spectacular strike from Sanchez. On the right, Nicolo D’Amato chipped a rebound into the penalty spot; Sanchez side volleyed the pass past the outstreched fingertips of Dons goalkeeper Andre Glasnovic and into the far post. SEE SPORTS

Simulated struggle at CSUF School of Nursing held first-ever Poverty Simulation BOBBIE URTEZ Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s School of Nursing hosted its first Poverty Simulation in the Titan Student Union Saturday to help students understand the day-to-day realities of impoverished living. The simulation aimed to help nursing students enrolled in a Community Health Nursing course gain a better understanding of the types of patients they will encounter throughout their career. That the class is divided into two parts: a laboratory course, followed by field training where students are split up into different groups,

nursing student Mayra Hernandez, said She added that the groups partnered with county governments to assess family situations and identify which types of assistance they need. “This is not a game. This is a simulation,” said Maria Matza, a Community Health Resource faculty member, to a pavilion filled with nursing students. The students were sectioned into groups. Each group formed a “family” and each family lived out a “month” in poverty. Each situation included a limited or fixed income and a family predicament; difficulties within each family varied. The issues included expulsion, teen pregnancy, dropping out of high school, gang affiliations and imprisoned family members. SEE POVERTY

Student flips car near College Park

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CSUF student hit a parked car and overturnedhis own car on Thursday. No injuries were 2 reported

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A student receives the bad news of being robbed during the simulation. The scenario helped to put students in the shoes of people living in day-to-day poverty.

While sipping a cold glass of Coronado’s 19th Anniversary Imperial IPA, Fullerton resident Rebecca Ressler, recounted how she became a Pizza Press regular. “Pizza Press actually holds up the next day,” Ressler said. Ressler made a point that not all guests finish an entire pizza at once and typically leave with leftovers. In her experience with other artisan pizza restaurants, she noticed the dough became stiff and tough the next day, unlike the Pizza Press’ dough. Fullerton now has its very own Pizza Press after the grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 12th, in the space formerly occupied by Jay’s Coffee and Waffles across Cal State Fullerton on Nutwood Avenue. Local pizza lovers came to check out the new eatery, enjoying flavorful pizza and divine craft beer. The Fullerton location, owned by Danny Hon, is the third Pizza Press location and first franchise for the company. The original store was founded in 2012, located across Disneyland Park. The second location opened in March 2015 in Old Towne Orange, both under ownership of founder Dara Maleki. Hon, a Fullerton native, met Maleki two years ago in his former business importing customized disposable soda cups to Pizza Press and other local business chains. Once Hon heard Maleki’s concept of taking two of the biggest, trendiest markets and merging them, he wanted in. Maleki’s vision was to stand out from competitors, so he took the build-yourown-pizza craze and paired it with craft beer, taking things to a whole new level. With this innovative idea, Maleki created a go-to pizza place by doing something different while everyone else was doing the same thing, Hon said. The Pizza Press offers a fun and lively atmosphere as soon as patrons walk in. Throughout the restaurant, there are photos of printing press machinery, old printing shops and paperboys. SEE PIZZA

Art exhibit scrutinizes gender norms

Volleyball struggling to win, drops to 0-9

The Grand Central Arts Center exhibits challenge gender stereotypes in a variety of art 4 mediums

The women’s volleyball team failed to record a single win over the weekend, extending its losing streak 8 to 9 in a row

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CSUF student flips car in an accident in front of the Pointe GABE ESPIRITU Daily Titan

The sounds of breaking glass and twisting metal, followed by the sight of an overturned 1992 Honda Accord, startled the residents of the Pointe at College Place Apartments Thursday afternoon. The driver, an Asian male and Cal State Fullerton student, was not injured after he hit a parked Toyota Corolla on College Place between N. Commonwealth Avenue and Langsdorf Drive at 5:21 p.m., according to the University Police’s daily crime log. Since the accident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Fullerton Police Department, they were called to the scene, according to University Police Administrative Capt. Scot Willey. Sonjia Clemens, 27, a resident of the Pointe, said that by the time that she got out of her apartment the driver was already climbing out of his car. Witnesses overheard

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Fullerton firefighters come to a student’s aid after he flipped his car driving near the Pointe at College Place Apartments Thursday.

the driver telling the police that he believed he fell asleep behind the wheel, coming off of a late night and working a morning shift before coming to CSUF to attend a class at 5:30 p.m. Resident Adam Flores, 40, recalled that in the two years of having lived in the apartment complex, this was the first accident he has witnessed on the street. Another Pointe resident, who requested only to be identified as “Martha,” said she has lived in the complex for over six years, and referred to the street as a “racetrack,” saying that

cars always seem to be flying through. For witness Alma Ontiveron, this accident became an eye-opening experience. The entire accident happened really quickly, and it was nice to see a community come together and immediately help out, she said. It’s also made Ontiveron more aware about being too tired while driving, she said. As of Saturday, a formal police report for the case is expected to be filed on Monday, according to Sgt. Odom of the Traffic Bureau of the Fullerton Police Department.

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Les Sussman, a volunteer from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, takes a student’s simulation money in exchange for a bus pass.

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The month was broken into four “weeks.” Each “week” lasted 15 minutes followed by a five-minute weekend to recoup from the decisions made. Within this time, students were expected to get their kids to school, go to work and survive. Booths were set up with various resources students could choose to utilize. Some charged a fee. Resources included a jail, a juvenile detention center and a general employer. Other resources encompassed a homeless shelter, a public school, a pawn shop, child and health care services and a payday advance center. The only person not charging to be seen or give advice was Matza. What began as a game to the students quickly became a serious and frustrating alternate reality. In the first week, students walked at a normal pace to their locations; they were in no particular rush. By the second week, a herd of people ran to the payday advance center. The payday advance line was filled with people

nearly the entire remainder of the month. Faculty saw students begin trying to bargain with shop owners. Some struck deals to pay a portion of their debts and set up a payment plan. Others became so concerned for their children and their activities that

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they got,” Kolb said. “They start off not wanting to deliver the drugs, then a few weeks later they come to me and ask to make $50.” Student Amanda Gabriel, under the name “Dan Duntley,” went up to Matza and asked if she would be able to sneak “crystal meth” into the jail and

Poverty is not a game for over 49 million people living in the United States. MARIA MATZA Community Health Resource faculty

they neglected their jobs. Many people were unable to pay for their medications; only one family picked up their entire prescription list, while a mother-and-child pair only paid for select medications. Rebecca Kolb, a Community Health Nursing professor, portrayed a thief and drug dealer. She walked up to family members in need and offered them $50 to deliver sugar packets for her. The sugar packets represented various illegal drugs. “It was really interesting to see how desperate

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Woman killed in car accident Jessica Lynn Brown Carvajal, 32, was killed Saturday morning after being struck by a driver in the parking lot of Holiday Inn in Buena Park. Firemen and paramedics found her trapped underneath a silver 2006 Chrysler minivan, according to the Orange County Register. Nelson Ward Jr., suspected of the killing, was arrested and interviewed that same afternoon by Buena Park police officers, said Bret Carter, Buena Park police corporal. Robert Shore, 51, also received non-life threatening injuries in the incident and was treated at an area hospital. It is currently unknown whether Shore, Ward Jr. and Carvajal had any relation to one another before the crash occurred. - JASON ROCHLIN

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Former Signal Hill police officer Jacob Emory Swigger, 39, is set to stand trial for two felony charges: excessive force by a police officer and assault with a firearm. Swigger forcibly pulled over and drew a weapon on a driver who changed lanes in front of him on the I-5 Freeway last November, according to the Orange County Register. While Swigger’s attorney John Barnett said his client believed his life was in danger, the court found enough evidence from other officers’ testimonies to continue the trial against the former officer. Swigger remains free on $50,000 bail and was ordered to return to court by OC Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Guerrero Macias on Sept. 22.

make a profit because she was unable to sell it. Most of the participating students said the simulation gave them an insight into poverty that they never had before. The faculty said that the simulation is something that should be done every semester and that CSUF will help other universities implement their own poverty simulations. “Poverty is not a game for over 49 million people living in the United States,” Matza said.

Tobacco regulation bill delayed California lawmakers failed to pass a series of tobacco regulation proposals this weekend, according to the Los Angeles Times. Several supporters of e-cigarette regulations, such as Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), were dismayed over the delay in passing certain regulation bills but acknowledge that delays are part of the political process. Despite the bills not being passed before the adjournment of the 2015 legislative session, they could still be passed when lawmakers reconvene in January. The proposals are part of an ongoing special legislative session on healthcare brought about by Gov. Jerry Brown. The session is also considering a proposal to increase tobacco taxes. - JASON ROCHLIN

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NSSLHA wins gold chapter Speech language hearing organization honored for fifth year MICAH AUGIMERI-LEE Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) won its fifth consecutive Gold Chapter Honors from their parent organization, the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). NSSLHA provides students studying in the field of communicative disorders unique opportunities to facilitate an understanding of their future career and connect with people with similar passions. Most students seeking a degree in this field look to become speech-language pathologists or audiologists. The CSUF chapter of NSSLHA, one of the largest in California, has held strong to its Gold Chapter Honors for five years. “The national office of NSSLHA awards these to the local chapters that demonstrate commitment to NSSLHA’s core values, which are philanthropy, community service, career awareness, advocacy, and networking,” said Melissa Sanchez, president of the CSUF chapter. “The board members that I share this position with are really passionate about making this a great experience for all our fellow members.” Graduate students in the Master of Arts Program in Communicative Disorders comprise the staff of the Speech and Hearing Clinic, under the supervision of

licensed speech-language pathologists. The clinic, together with the Center for Children Who Stutter, provides individuals with services they could not otherwise afford through traditional hospitals and clinics. “We’re really passionate about raising those funds, because it does help people in our community get services they need,” Sanchez said. The CSUF chapter often has guest speakers who share their firsthand experience in the field of communicative disorders. For instance, last October, CSUF was host to San Diego State University Professor Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Ph.D., renowned in the field of communicative disorders for her work in multicultural affairs. Rochelle Scheel, now a graduate student at CSUF, was president of NSSLHA in 2013 while working toward her B.A. “If you use NSSLHA for everything that it has to offer, it can be a game changer,” she said. She largely attributes her success in getting into grad school on her involvement with the CSUF chapter. Members of NSSLHA are urged to volunteer for various causes and fundraisers that fall into the field of Communicative Disorders and are referred to participate in one of Providence Speech and Hearing Center’s locations. Last year, NSSLHA also created a subchapter called STANCE, Student Speech Therapists and Audiologists Nurturing Cultural Enrichment, and their involvement in the recent Discoverfest and Student Life Orientation brought in over 100 students who expressed interest,

according to subchapter chair Jessica Williams. The focus of this subchapter is to educate and facilitate student awareness of the various cultural norms within our society, so they may better serve clients in the future. “There are people from a variety of backgrounds who have speech and hearing issues that they need to resolve, and as future professionals, we’re going to need to know how to interact with our clients and kind of navigate their cultural differences so that we can give them the best treatment possible,” Williams said. STANCE now reaches out to other clubs on campus that promote diversity and multicultural awareness. NSSLHA and STANCE membership is aimed at those majoring in communicative disorders, or similar fields, who want to elevate their experience and network with peers who are going through the same program. “The nature of the field lends itself to extraordinary achievements,” Sanchez said. “Whether our students become a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist, you’re going to make a difference in someone’s life, so that’s something in itself.” NSSLHA’s CSUF chapter also holds an annual event, “A Day on the Boardwalk”, at the Titan Student Union in November. Sanchez said that it will next be held on the Nov. 22 and those who buy a ticket can enjoy carnival games, raffles and food, among other activities. All proceeds go to the Speech and Hearing Clinic and the Center for Children Who Stutter, located in the College Park building.

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The Male Success Initiative met for the first time this semester Thursday. From left to right: Elvira Afriba, Felix Lopez, EOP Counselor Wilber Tate, and Trajon Felton.

Success initiative aims at helping at-risk males The Male Success Initiative aims to close the achievement gap MAHDEE GILL Daily Titan The Male Success Initiative (MSI) held its first meeting for the academic year Thursday. MSI aims to reduce the number of male students that are at risk of not completing their degree programs due to educational barriers and individual perplexities. “The program started from a conversation I was having with one of my colleagues about the amount of African American males and men of color, in general, that we were losing,” said Rodney Anderson, coordinator of the MSI program. These students face an achievement gap of about 20 percent when compared to their colleagues of other ethnicities and gender,

Anderson said. Deficiencies are more likely to be resolved through a collaborative effort between scholars and faculty. Mutuality can lead to a better understanding of each other and foster a bond to increase goal attainment, he said. “Cultural competency has to be improved not only through our students, it’s a process that I think starts with our faculty and staff,” Anderson said. Some students are looking to develop their potential and would like to extend the methods they have learned on to others. “I’m naturally a helper by heart and so I have always wanted to obtain a sense of self-mastery that is inspiring and that inspires growth to other people and pass on that sense of mentorship to other people so that we can continue this cycle of helping each other improve as a society,” said Felix Lopez, human communications major. Some students feel a sense of duty and wish to offer

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their talents to the program by taking on an auxiliary role, boosting membership and giving accounts of their academic journeys. “I wanted to come out and support the program, mainly,” said computer science major Trajon Felton. “I felt like it was more like an obligation and this year I wanted do something more, so I wanted to come out and just see who I could share my story with, if I could.” Felton wants to boost membership and use his role as media personnel for MSI to gauge attendees’ comments and see how the program can better serve students to increase their chances of degree attainment. “I wanted to get more involved, and try to get more people to actually come. I wanted to try to get feedback from other students of what they want to be in the program and how they would bring more attention to it,” Felton said. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN

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Frames filled with vintage letter blocks adorn the wall, imbuing the restaurant with a nostalgic aura. The décor is timeless and simple, maintaining a metropolitan ambiance with restoration lighting and a neutral color scheme of brown, brass, black and white. The newspaper theme carries through to the menu, where each of the signature pizzas are named after prominent newspaper publications: The Sun, The Tribune, The Chronicle, The Times and more. The employees wear newsboy caps and button down shirts. The Pizza Press is also set apart by its conveyer oven. Because it’s machine-operated, it’s less labor intensive, plus its consistency adds to the quality of the pizza, Hon said. To “publish” a pizza, guests can choose from a variety of sauces, cheeses, meats and veggies. After the pizza is assembled, it goes into the conveyor oven, where it is evenly cooked for approximately four minutes. At the finishing station, or “editorial,” customers can add any herbs or sauces post-bake such as basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary.

They can also add sauces such as ranch, BBQ, sriracha and more. To ensure all stores carry fresh, tasty ingredients, the Pizza Press employs a team of culinary experts that go through a process of selecting and testing different ingredients based on taste and freshness—like the oversized pepperoni, refreshing pineapple pieces and chunks of sausage. The dough is similar to a flatbread, with a crispy crust and dry bottom, keeping hands grease-free. “I love that you can pick and choose and at the end they have a lot of toppers; all the balsamic, pesto, fresh herbs is all fantastic. This is why I keep coming back here; it’s the third one I’ve visited,” Ressler said. Darien Hernandez, general manager and self-proclaimed beer connoisseur, has been with the Pizza Press for three years. He’s in charge of the craft beer selection, making sure there’s an excellent variety from both local and out-of-state breweries, as well as common and special beer releases. The eatery’s ability to receive limited-time beer releases reflects the good relationships they’ve built with local craft vendors. “Craft beer is one thing, but to get your hands on special releases - the

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The Pizza Press lets customers build their own pizza, offering a variety of toppings, cheeses and sauces. The eatery also offers 18 craft beers on tap, offering something competitors don’t currently serve. They also have Stumptown cold brew coffee on tap as well.

limited stuff - that takes building a relationship. You can’t just go and get these kinds of stuff, you have to have that relationship,” Hon said. Serving the beer in snifter glasses also allows guests to really savor the taste, which is what craft beer is all about, rather than gulping down the whole glass, Hon said. Out of 20 taps, 18 are

reserved for craft beer. The other two feature Stumptown cold brew coffee and classic root beer. The Pizza Press prides itself in providing top notch food, ambiance and service, ensuring customers have a great experience. Employees stop by guest tables to make sure everything is up to par. They strive to go that extra mile and ensure

customers always leave happy, said Hernandez. Since Orange County is the birthplace of The Pizza Press, it’s only right to pay homage with the signature “OC Register” pizza coming in the future. Now that The Pizza Press has found a new home here in Fullerton, Hon has mentioned possibilities of a “Daily Titan” pizza as a limited time offer.

The Pizza Press is the perfect place for a quick bite between classes. It’s a place where students can hang out for a bit and enjoy themselves, Hon said. Offering Wi-Fi and plenty of USB outlets, it’s a perfect spot to relax or work. The Pizza Press is open from 10:30 a.m. to midnight, which is convenient for late night study sessions.

Country singer Stevi Madison rocks CSUF WOARIA RASHID Daily Titan As eager listeners gathered in the TSU Underground Pub at Cal State Fullerton, a man sporting a Beatles shirt and an acoustic-electric Taylor 414 guitar waited for rising country star Stevi Madison to join him onstage. Madison walked onto the small stage in her brown cowboy boots and took a seat next to Billy Alexander, her co-writer and musical partner of 10 years. She greeted the flock of college students with an animated, “How is everybody doin’?” with a slight

country twang. Scattered responses came from a line of single-seat, circular tables occupied by students taking a break from their Thursday classes. The California-raised country artist opened the show with an original piece co-written with Alexander called, “Up in Smoke.” It was dedicated to all the ladies who were infuriated by men letting them down. Cell phones lit up around the pub once Madison hit the chorus of the song, channeling a powerful blend of Carrie Underwood’s ferocity and Miranda Lambert’s spunky attitude. “I grew up with two older sisters complaining a lot [about boys],”Alexander said with a smirk when an audience member asked why he co-wrote this song

with Madison. Madison began pursuing a career in music at the age of 18. She attended college as a pre-med student, but

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I just love country music and every aspect of it. All the artists are super friendly, so I feel like that’s where I fit in.

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STEVI MADISON Country singer/songwriter quickly discovered a passion for music. When Madison entered a Cosmopolitan magazine contest and won a spot as one of the 10 finalists, she realized that a career in the music industry could be possible for her. “It’s all a matter of

networking and staying with it. I think for anyone who’s going to pursue music — when you take the time off and you don’t focus on it, that’s when you lose the momentum,” Madison said. So far, Madison’s journey has been exhilarating. In 2014, she received the opportunity to perform with country superstar Keith Urban at a sold-out show in front of over 15,000 people at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. “I just love country music and what it represents and every aspect of it,” Madison said. “All the artists are super friendly, so I kind of feel like that’s where I fit.” After performing 10 songs, mostly originals co-written with various musical talents, Madison ended her set with a motivational

song dedicated to anyone struggling to find his or her path. “This song [As Long as You Live] is about a father telling his daughter, ‘Do what you love for as long as you live. You only get one life, so spend it how you want,’” Madison said. After finishing her set, a few country music enthusiasts stayed to take photos with Madison and discuss her future endeavors. Currently, Madison is partaking in a contest with Nash Next, an online talent competition searching for the next big thing in country music. She completed a Twitter challenge that took place last weekend and has moved on to the next round, where she’ll upload a live performance covering a Justin Bieber or Ariana Grande song on Periscope.

The grand prize winner, which can be a solo artist or a band, will win the opportunity to go on tour and an option to sign a recording contract, depending on the sponsor. Veronica Sullivan, a CSUF student and country fan, enjoyed Madison’s cover of Miranda Lambert’s, “Gunpowder and Lead” and said, “When she projects her voice like Miranda’s voice in the song, she makes it even better.” The one-hour concert, heavy with anecdotes and stories behind each original song, had audience members clapping gleefully for Madison. “If you really love something, you gotta put 110 percent into it, you know? Because then you’re just kind of giving it half of you,” Madison said.

Striking art exhibitions shine a light on gender norms Grand Central Art Center lets student artists display art VIVIAN PHAM Daily Titan On the first Saturday of each month, downtown Santa Ana holds Art Walk, a free event in the Artists Village where galleries, theaters, artists and performers host an open house for the public. Taking place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event attracts as many as 1,500 people from Los Angeles and Orange County. With over 150 participating studios and galleries, there is plenty for art lovers to enjoy. Downtown Santa Ana is also home to an array of historic buildings. Among these lie Cal State Fullerton’s Grand Central Art Center (GCAC), which promotes contemporary art and visual culture through collaborations with artists, students and the community. Mike McGee, CSUF’s Gallery Director, and Santa Ana community activist

Don Cribb formed GCAC in 1994 as the beginning of a 10-square block area designated as the Artists Village. The subsequent success of the Artists Village has helped the city grow culturally and economically. GCAC’s 45,000 squarefoot structure currently features four ongoing exhibitions: “30/30+” by Juliana Rico, “A Gender Monologue” by D Hill, “Trees” by Dave Creek and “Swampland” by Jennie Cotterill. Rico, an artist who received her MFA in creative photography at CSUF, produced “30/30+” over the course of 30 days. She ran for at least 30 minutes everyday and through photos, recorded her body’s reaction, showcasing flushed skin, sweat and open pores. The exhibit quietly scrutinizes the social constructs of femininity. In response to the adage, “a lady never breaks a sweat,” Rico said her work is a way of proving that the old saying isn’t true and that her biological response in the photos is that of a healthy body. In addition, Rico plotted her daily routes on

hand-stitched maps by beginning each run at GCAC and then exploring around Santa Ana’s neighborhoods. Located 10 miles south of CSUF’s main campus, the art center is a mixed residential, commercial and educational building. Students who have been accepted into the university’s MA or MFA visual and performing arts programs may live and work there. Hill, a former resident at GCAC who now lives in Fullerton, also received his MFA in creative photography at CSUF. In the video, “A Gender Monologue,” Hill performed the ideological behaviors of a man and a woman. “We’re all performing a certain gesture as a woman, a certain gesture as a man and that way, the rest of the world understands who we are,” Hill said. “So then you say, ‘Oh that’s a guy right there or that’s a girl right there,’ but that’s so singular.” Inspired by Judith Butler’s writing on gender performativity, Hill explored society’s restrictive ideas of gender using his transgender identity.

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Located in downtown Santa Ana, CSUF’s Grand Central Art Center showcases grad students’ art creations. Creative photographer Juliana Rico’s “30/30+” exhibition can be enjoyed by the public.

“It was really interesting to kind of break down how we as a society assume that (by) what we’re looking at, we know that person,” Hill said. “You can’t put gender in one category.” During this month’s Art Walk, which took place on Sept. 5, 1,436 individuals

visited GCAC. The center’s curatorial team constantly connects with artists locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, John Spiak, director and chief curator of GCAC said. He said the team researches, visits studios, connects

with colleagues and reviews documentation to decide which artists will be exhibiting at GCAC. “30/30+”, “A Gender Monologue” and “Trees” will be up for viewing through Oct. 11 and “Swampland” will be available through Feb. 7. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM/AE

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DANIELLE ORTENZIO Daily Titan The results are in and feminists all around are probably cringing. A yearlong study conducted by the Marine Corps called the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force (GCEITF), found that combat teams composed of both females and males are overall less effective than allmale teams. In 2013, the US military lifted its ban on women serving in direct combat. Shortly after that, in 2014, male and female Marines were recruited to take part in a research study that would establish physical, psychological and performance standards. For the study, 300 male Marines and 100 female Marines trained for combat together and then undertook a simulated deployment. The GCEITF study was conducted in order to allow military services the

opportunity to find out if they need to request exemptions to the mandate that will open all combat positions to women before the January 2016 deadline. The outcome of the study shows that integrated task squads will slow down the overall military performance, perhaps potentially putting lives in danger.

why should women be so concerned with trying to join the ranks? Although women may be adequate at completing tasks within the military– and that’s not to say that some women don’t do exceptionally well–if integrated task forces aren’t making the cut, then it is not a topic on which to make

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Integrated task squads will slow down the overall military performance, perhaps potentially putting lives in danger.

The Corps’ summary of the project, posted online by NPR, had bleak reviews for women. Overall, the report said all-male squads are faster, have better accuracy and engage targets quicker than integrated squads. All male squads, teams and crews demonstrated higher performance levels on 69% of tasks evaluated. Women possess 15% less anaerobic power on average than their male counterparts and 10% less aerobic power. If men are better-equipped physically to handle certain situations,

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concessions. The report acknowledged a noticeable difference between gender for each individual weapon, such as M4, M27 and M203, with the exception of a single weapon, the M2. There was also a noticeable difference between genders in the facility with which obstacles were overcome. For example, when faced with the wall obstacle, men simply threw their packs to the top of the wall. Women generally required assistance in getting their packs to the top. Women were also reported to have a 6 times higher

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A year-long study conducted by the Marine Corps found that all-male combat groups were more effective than groups composed of men and women.

rate of injuries throughout the experiment. Females have a comparative disadvantage with regard to upper and lower body strength, which resulted in fatigue, causing a higher number of stress fractures. It has not been said

whether these findings will be used as a proposition to the military’s integration mandate. However, these results are important to note. Perhaps they should serve as an eye-opener. There has been a 4.5% increase in enlisted females since 2008,

with an expectation of a steady increase in years to come. If an integrated task force will slow down the squad, is female equality more important than the overall safety of the squad? In this reporter’s opinion, the answer is no.

Cell phone overuse calls for better etiquette Addictive cell phone usage is anti-social and impolite to others ERICA BUESA Daily Titan It’s the first thing most people see in the morning and the last thing they see before they go to sleep. The relationship between

today’s cell phone users and their devices is like an obsessive-compulsive and unhealthy relationship. With so many people constantly using them, certain kinds of etiquette must be implemented to avoid being disrespectful. The false sense of urgency and reliance people feel toward their cell phones is borderline addictive. A new study published by

the Pew Research Center claimed that 92 percent of American adults have a cell phone and 90 percent of those claimed their phone is usually with them. Cell phone ownership starts at a young age nowadays. According to a 2010 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 31 percent of children from ages 8 to 10 owned a cell phone;

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When cell phone users reach for their phones after every little buzz or ding, it comes off as rude and uninvolved. It is a blatant disconnect from those nearby. According to an article from the Pew Research Center, 32 percent of Americans will occasionally use their cell phones in public for no other reason than to occupy their time.

This most likely includes checking various social media outlets, playing games and posting the occasional Instagram photo. So for the self-admitted cell phone junkies, the best thing to do is make a conscious effort to be an active listener when engaging with friends and family, and to not obsessively reach for the phone every time it rings.

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Titans’ streak ends at 6 wins CSUF lost and tied games over the weekend to go 6-1-1 ALAN BERNAL Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team slowed down this week, falling to Washington State University and tying with Gonzaga University on its weekend road trip. CSUF’s record now stands at 6-1-1. Although the weekend did not see much success for CSUF, the Titans made sure to give their opponents a challenging match. Both games needed double-overtime to decide an outcome. Vs. Gonzaga The Titans exuded confidence, outshooting Gonzaga 22-9; however, both teams were only able to convert a single shot each into a goal as the game ended 1-1. Rebecca Wilson added to her already stellar year, scoring in the 54th minute for the Titans and bringing her season goal haul to eight. The redshirt senior now ranks fourth all-time for CSUF in

points — cumulative goals (2 points) and assists (1 point) — with 58. The game also saw sophomore Sami Koemans recording her first career assist for the Titans. Fullerton’s defense held strong for most of the game, allowing only three shots on goal from the Bulldogs. It looked as if the Titans were going to get away with a 1-0 win, but Gonzaga’s Karley Baggerly saw an opportunity in the 72nd minute as CSUF goalkeeper Morgan Bertsch came off her line. Baggerly slotted past Bertsch to the far post to level the score at 1-1. Both teams kept firing during overtime, recording 10 shots between the two of them, but neither could score as the game ended deadlocked. Vs. Washington State The previously perfect Titans came across another team without a loss in WSU. The noon affair provided a thrilling game between a pair of the nation’s last unbeaten teams. The game started similarly to the match against Gonzaga, seeing the Titans up 1-0. However, like the previous

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The Titan’s offense was productive as usual, however its defense failed to keep its winning streak alive. The Titans will look to recover this weekend with back-to-back home games.

game, Fullerton would fail to hold the lead. Redshirt sophomore Connie Caliz netted her first goal of the 2015 season after converting a penalty kick opportunity in the 24th minute to put the Titans in the driver’s seat. That was one of two chances the Titans had from the 12yard spot. Wilson could not follow her teammate’s lead

on the second spot kick in the 58th minute, as her shot was saved by WSU goalkeeper Ella Dederick. The 80th minute brought the score to 1-1 after WSU’s Kaitlyn Johnson equalized with an unassisted goal after converting off a rebound from Bertsch. For the third time in four games, and twice in the same weekend, the Titans went to

double overtime to settle a late winner. Both teams would play to find out whose record would be tarnished with a first loss on the season. The answer came in the 102nd minute off a Cougar set play. A free kick opportunity resulted in WSU’s Kourtney Guetlein heading in the game-winner. The Titans had their

chances, but could not come out on top as Dederick saved eight out of nine shots on goal. The Titans’ unbeaten streak came to an end. The Titans will now look to pick themselves up during this weekend’s homestand against Loyola Marymount on Friday at 7 p.m., and San Diego on Sunday at 5 p.m. at Titan Stadium.

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After a series of changes that saw the likes of Pineda, Coronado and Sanchez come off, the Fullerton midfield became disjointed, and the final 10 minutes of the first half belonged to the Dons.

CSUF goalkeeper David Elias responded well to the pressure. “I’ve been working, I’ve been hustling,” Elias said. “I’ve been working on my grind, working every day to be be a better person, to be a better captain, be a better teammate…”

Elias punched away a dangerous cross in the 39th minute and dived low in the 44th minute to tip away a close-range volley from an unmarked Davi Ramos. Kuntz went back to his starting midfield to begin the second half. The move proved fruitful as the Titans

ripped apart an open San Francisco team that was now looking for an equalizer. The Titans went up 2-0 in the 49th minute thanks to a free kick from Nicolo D’Amato. While his inswinger from the right deflected off the head of a USF defender, the officials gave

D’Amato the goal. Fullerton put the game out of reach seven minutes later when Pineda played a through ball to Sanchez. Sanchez was able to beat his marker and rifle home his second goal of the afternoon, making the score 3-0.

The Titans cruised from then on with Elias protecting his net en route to his second shutout of the season. Fullerton will look to make its fourth consecutive win when it takes on the University of San Diego Toreros Friday at 7 p.m. in Titan Stadium.

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(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

Start your day writing in a journal, Aries. This provides an avenue to communicate and connect with your inner being. Things you need to do, ambitions, and even challenges can appear while you’re writing, providing a map that you can follow.

LEO

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Today may be a time of heightened reasoning and judgment for you, Leo. What a great way to get things done! Pull out unfinished projects and get going. Tackle issues or problems that have surfaced recently by facing them directly.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Don’t be surprised if you’re pensive, Sagittarius. It’s one of those days when daydreaming can happen more readily. Your imagination may also be at a peak. Rather than fighting this so you can be more productive, jot your ideas down.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

You might find it hard to get going, Taurus. Taking direction could rub you the wrong way, especially if you’re set on doing something different. Communicate your ideas and how you want to approach things rather than let irritation get to you.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

Feed your mind today, Virgo. The day’s energy supports growth and expansion, so why not see about learning about something you’re interested in? Challenge yourself by reading or taking a class.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Chatting with your loved ones may be more appealing to you today than any other day, Capricorn. It may be important to curb this desire if there are many things that need your attention. If you’re at home, don’t spend all your time on the phone or loafing. Consider tending first to things that need to get done.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

You might feel cheerful and generous today, Gemini. Helping others will probably suit you, and matters will move along smoothly. If there are outstanding projects from earlier, tackle them first. It’s an opportune time to get caught up on challenges.

LIBRA

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You’re more into socializing today than anything else, Libra. This could be great providing you don’t have a heavy workload. See who’s available and go for it. If you need to get something done, you’ll have to resist the temptation to chat too long.

AQUARIUS

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Aquarius, you can expect to feel a little more energetic today. In fact, you may run circles around everyone. What a great way to start the day. Head out with the confidence that you can easily handle anything that comes your way.

CANCER

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Make an effort to connect with someone you miss today, Cancer. Even if it feels painful at first, you’ll feel a lot better once you do. Pick up the phone, write a note, or send an email. Let the person know you miss and care about him or her.

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Volleyball struggles to win Titans have yet to win as the season losses increase to 0-9 CONNIE LEE Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team suffered a three-game sweep this weekend at the Bulldog Showdown after returning from New Mexico’s Lobo Classic. After three weeks of play, their record remains winless at 0-9. The Titans traveled north to face Central Michigan, Fresno State and Sacramento State. Having lost every game this weekend, the discouragement is adding up for their entire month of away games. Regardless of their winless outing, the Titans managed to increase their aggressiveness, resulting in improved hitting percentages and the opportunity to win a few sets. Vs. Central Michigan CSUF relentlessly battled a five-set game during its first match on Friday before falling to the Chippewas 3-2. The game went back and forth as the Titans managed to take the lead in two of the sets while narrowly losing the rest. The sets alternated with CMU taking the first, third and fifth sets at 2512, 25-23 and 15-11, while CSUF took the second and fourth sets 25-19 and 25-18. Central Michigan quickly took the lead on the first set with a kill and a Fullerton attack error. The Titans soon

got a point of their own but could not keep up with Chippewas’ attack. The Titans made up for a sluggish beginning during the second set. They achieved a .500 kill percentage with the help of five solid kills from Summer Kerins, winning their first set in four games. CSUF out-hit its opponents for the first time all season with a .280 percentage to the Chippewas’ .277. Kerins and Kyra Hill set career highs with excellent offensive performances as they led the Titans with 16 kills each. Hill hit .353 while Kerins marked .343. Mackenzie Olsen led the Titans with 39 assists as Paige Reed recorded 17 digs and Katelyn Nielsen produced 12 kills. The closest the Titans came to tying the final set was at 12-10, however Michigan secured the win with four straight points. Vs. Fresno State After a slow start to the beginning of the day, CSUF showed off its competitive edge against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The game ended with a loss at 3-1. Although CSUF won the first set 25-22, it dropped the next four 25-20, 25-22, and 25-21. The first set started with an attack error point against Fresno State. It didn’t take the Bulldogs long to score but CSUF kept the game tight. The second set was just as rough for the Bulldogs with CSUF taking the lead and keeping Fresno’s attacks to a minimum. However, the

Bulldogs did take the set 25-20. Fullerton’s third and fourth sets showed just as much determination, but the Bulldogs closed the game with a kill and an attack error in the fourth set. Olsen shined with her first double-double of the season, recording 40 assists and 10 digs. Reed got 19 digs while Thomas had 16 kills. Vs. Sacramento State The Titans racked up their sixth sweep of the season, losing 3-0 to Sacramento State. CSUF stuck it out until the end, but its hitting percentage fell to a meager .141 as compared to Sacramento’s .246. The first set was the closest for the Titans at 25-20 and a .143 hitting percentage, but they lost their chance after being tied 17-17. The Titans were more aggressive during the second set, with a beginning lead of 7-3. However, the Hornets scored the next nine points in a row to take the lead 12-7. Fullerton’s final set included its best hitting percentage at .212, but an early threepoint lead by Sacramento would set the tone for the final set. CSUF got a final point with a kill but the Hornets blew them away 25-16. Olsen led the way with 24 assists. Reed and Katie Roux both hit game highs with 16 and 18 digs respectively, while Hill had seven kills. CSUF is still looking for their first win of the season as they head to the Bay Area for the San Francisco Challenge Sept. 18 and 19.

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The Fullerton volleyball team is struggling to find its first win of the season. With only five sets won this season, the team is still finding it hard to find an offensive rhythm.

New golf season set to tee off Titans head off to Albuquerque to start the 2015 season DAVID LEOS Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton’s women’s golf team will tee off the new season in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Dick McGuire Invitational today. The two-day, 54-hole tournament will be the first of four events of the fall campaign, which concludes in October. The Titans showed their excitement over the weekend via their official Twitter account, featuring two squad members with the caption “Two More Days!!” Hitting the links for the Titans are four returning players, including sophomore Brittany Farrell, junior standout Martina Edberg and seniors Nadine Rivera and Dakota Brown.

Edberg advanced to the NCAA regionals in the 201415 season, making her the first female player in CSUF women’s golf team history to achieve this accolade. Edberg, who comes to Fullerton from Glumslov, Sweden, has amassed an impressive scoring average of 74.61, 14 top-20 finishes and earned three first-place victories in her two seasons at Fullerton. She comes into the new season ranked 188th among NCAA Division I players nationwide. On the Ladies European Tour, amid adverse weather, Edberg shot a respectable 4-over 75 at the Helsingborg Open during the first week of September. Farrell, aiming to best her impressive freshman season at CSUF, will likely turn heads this year. Driving on the strength of her 76.45 scoring average—the second best on the team—and her three top

20 finishes, one in the top 10, Farrell will certainly be exciting to watch this season. There will also be four new faces joining the squad this year. “I am extremely excited about this upcoming season,” said Pearl Sinn-Bonanni, head coach, to Fullerton Athletics. “We have four returning players who have contributed to the team last season and we are bringing in four freshmen who come to us with lots of competitive experience.” Sinn-Bonanni is no stranger to success. During her playing days in the amateur and junior ranks in the late eighties and early nineties, she accumulated over a 100 wins, according to the Orange County Register. Coming out of Arizona State University, Sinn-Bonanni earned membership in both the U.S. Curtis Cup and Women’s World Cup teams. Following the McGuire

Invitational, the Titans will venture north next week to Washington State to compete in the Cougar Cup at Palouse Ridge Golf Club. The week of Sept. 26, the team will set their sights on the Wyoming Cowgirl Desert Classic in Palm Desert, California, an event won by the Titans just two years ago. The second half of this year’s campaign will begin Feb. 22 in Seal Beach, California, at the Gold Rush tournament where Fullerton will face its Big West conference rivals, the Long Beach State 49ers in a 14team field. The Big West Conference Championships will conclude the 2015-16 season in Lahaina, Hawaii at the Kapalua Golf Club on Apr. 17. The Titans will certainly look to improve upon last season’s 6th place performance in the tournament.

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