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Higher pay demanded at Board of Trustees meeting

Fire breaks out near Fullerton The blaze threatened various neighborhoods JONATHAN MATHIS Daily Titan

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California Faculty Association representatives lobbied the CSU Board of Trustees for a 5 percent pay increase for faculty at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting. The CFA had previously rejected a 2 percent increase during the bargaining process.

CFA lobbied for five percent salary increase SULE RECINOS Daily Titan The CSU Board of Trustees meeting drew in professors and California Faculty Association representatives to talk about the lack of pay increases for professors amidst the board’s vote to increase top-level CSU executive pay by 2 percent this past July.

During Tuesday’s meeting, Jennifer Eagan, CSU East Bay professor and CFA president, led the group during the public comment section that included eight other representatives to speak on behalf of the CFA and all of the CSU faculty about receiving a pay increase.

“We addressed the finance committee, in part, because we are in bargaining, in the process of mediation stage and so we are arguing that we need a higher salary increase than CSU management has offered us,” Eagan said.

The board offered them a

2 percent increase, but Eagan said they’re holding out for a 5 percent increase.

Kristen Chides, a former CSU student, was there to support the CFA. She said she was a high school dropout involved with gangs until she turned her life around when she attended college.

“Everything good about me today ... has come from the influences (the professors) have had on me,” Chides said.

“Professors like Dr. Andrews and the others deserve to be compensated.”

There is a growing concern that if faculty does not

receive the 5 percent increase in pay, the situation could affect students’ quality of education and faculty employment.

Faculty will take second jobs, and that can take time away from CSU students, Eagan said. They may be teaching somewhere else or doing consulting outside of CSU, Eagan said. She and her colleagues are worried that they will lose good professors due to the stagnating pay.

Faculty members are also concerned that the only way they can receive an increase is if they

change to an administrative position.

“The CSU fosters this culture of overwork and unfair remuneration,” said Cal State LA professor, Enrique Ochoa. “This encourages faculty to leave the classroom, leave teaching and go into administration.”

The increasing cost of living and economic crisis in California makes it difficult for Donna Andrews, CSU Stanislaus professor of teacher education, to sustain herself with the salary she is currently receiving.

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CSUF exhibits photo collection Photos capture candid moments with artists DANIELLE ORTENZIO Daily Titan Photographer Michael Childers is being recognized in the Duff Gallery at Cal State Fullerton from Sept. 1 to 17.

The exhibition is a celebration of Childers’ stunning pictorial collection.

Childers’ career spans across 40 years and has been acclaimed by publications, organizations and individuals alike. Carrie Fisher, who famously portrayed Princess

Leia in the “Star Wars” films, has been a subject of his photography.

“Michael Childers captures something noble even when there’s nothing noble there,” Fisher said. “He is visually who I aspire to be verbally. He finds the best in every person and makes it look always effortlessly there.”

Both color and black and white photographs are elegantly displayed in the exhibit for gallery browsers to enjoy.

The majority of his photos are portraits, including headshots of fellow photographers. In many of the photos, subjects are consciously posing for the camera.

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Professor discusses Magna Carta legacy

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Jochen Burgtorf, Ph.D. reflected on historical impact of 800-year-old document at the Fullerton 2 Library

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As a gift to CSUF, veteran photographer Michael Childers will exhibit some of his photographs at the Duff Gallery through Sept. 17.

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A fast-moving brush fire ignited the hillsides near Fullerton and La Habra neighborhoods Tuesday afternoon in the area of Rosecrans Avenue and Beach Boulevard.

Firefighters battled the 80-acres blaze that was first reported shortly before 4 p.m., Orange County Fire Authority representative Steve Concialdi said.

The blaze was 70 percent contained as of 7:40 p.m.

Police began evacuating homes located on Somerset Lane to Euclid Street.

At least 10 streets in nearby neighborhoods threatened by the intense flames were evacuated.

The Red Cross set up evacuation centers at the Fullerton Community Center and the La Habra Community Center.

Firefighting helicopters and two “Super Scoopers” from the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to help protect homes in the area, Concialdi said. There were also units from Fullerton Fire Department to help combat the blaze.

The blaze showed low activity and slowed down because it only burned light brush and grass and because firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, Concialdi said.

Gretchen Stevens, who has been a Fullerton resident for 28 years, said she was terrified and thought about evacuating.

“It is scary, having to be so close, and the brush is so dry from all these years of drought,” Stevens said.

“The fire department, they are just doing an amazing job. We’ve seen so many choppers and so many water droppers coming by. It’s really amazing.”

She said she had neighborhood friends that had been evacuated from their homes. Stevens said it was the first time in her memory that there was a fire close to her neighborhood.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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At least 10 streets near Rosecrans Avenue and Beach Boulevard were evacuated due to the 80-acre fire.

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A firefighter prepares to fight the blaze that engulfed hillsides near Fullerton and La Habra Tuesday afternoon. Both Fullerton and Los Angeles County firefighters worked together to control the flames.

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OC man facing lewd acts charge Santa Ana man was accused of using his 6-year-old daughter to lure and sexually assault potential victims by arranging playdates with children of fellow churchgoers.

Jose Luis Aguilera, 41, was charged with two felony counts of kidnapping for the purpose of child molestation, seven counts of committing lewd acts on a child under the age of 14 and one felony count of sexual penetration with a child of 10 years old or younger, according to KTLA5.

If convicted as charged, Aguilera could face a maximum of 130 years to life in state prison.

At the time of the crimes, Aguilera was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Santa Ana. - Alan Bernal

Fullerton woman killed in crash

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Professor Jochen Burgtorf, Ph.D, addresses a crowd at the Fullerton Library. Burgtorf discussed the importance and influence of the Magna Carta.

Discussing influence of Magna Carta Professor hosted free lecture at Fullerton Public Library HAYLEY M. SLYE Daily Titan Jochen Burgtorf, Ph.D., professor of medieval history at CSUF, gave a lecture on the Magna Carta at the Fullerton Public Library Tuesday night.

The talk, titled “What’s so great about the Great Charter?”, coincides with the 800th anniversary of the creation of the document. Burgtorf began his lecture with a simple answer to the question in the title: “It’s big.”

“It is only called the ‘Great Charter’ because it is a big piece of parchment, not because it is so wise,” Burgtorf said.

In his talk, Burgtorf put the Magna Carta and its benefactors, authors and critics in context. He discussed the complex life of King John of England, issuer of the Magna Carta, who imprisoned his niece for 39 years. A papal historian, Burgtorf shed particular light on Pope Innocent

III. The Pope declared the famous document “null and void of all validity forever.”

Burgdorf, however, does not consider the document as dispensable as Pope Innocent III did.

The Magna Carta has a “legacy that is mind blowing,” Burgtorf said.

It’s been referred to as “The Bible of the English constitution” and referenced in speeches by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela, Burgtorf said.

He debunked the idea that habeas corpus originated with the Magna Carta, but made sure to point out its strengths as well.

“It was adaptable,” said Burgtorf. “This was its greatest and most important characteristic.”

The lecture was part of the Town and Gown lecture series, which invites educators to give free public talks to the community. This is the second Town and Gown lecture Burgtorf has given.

“I think the Town and Gown series is wonderful because it gives us from the campus an opportunity

to meet members from the community that normally we wouldn’t see in our classroom,” Burgtorf said.

At the end of the lecture, the floor was opened up to questions. Burgtorf particularly enjoys this element of the lecture series.

“We get very different questions than we would get in a classroom, so it’s very stimulating,” he said.

Maureen Gebelein, Library Director at the Fullerton Public Library, says that the library strives to give one lecture per month as part of the Town and Gown series.

“Public libraries are trying to be more engaged with their community, so we want to try and get people in here that might not normally come here, and it gives us a stronger partnership with the university, which we really like as well,” Gebelein said.

Students interested in attending the lectures should refer to the events calendar on the library’s website, Gebelein said.

There’s no homework required for these lectures, Gebelein said, “just show up and prepare to learn something new.”

A Fullerton woman was killed in a car crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and La Entrada Place, according to the OC Register.

The woman, in her late 60s, was pronounced dead on scene by Fullerton Fire Department personnel, according to a Fullerton Police Department press release.

The crash involved the woman’s sedan and a sport utility vehicle.

The driver of the SUV, a woman in her 30s, was injured and taken to a local trauma center via ambulance.

The deceased woman’s name was not released pending her family being notified.

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Firefighter saves life at wedding Los Angeles County firefighter Cody Campbell saved the life of a guest during his own wedding at a golf club in Rancho Santa Margarita on Saturday, according to a report from the OC Register.

A call for help interrupted a toast at the reception, prompting Campbell to fall back on his training and spring into action, saving the life of a woman in her early 60s who was choking on a piece of steak.

Campbell, 30, rushed to her and performed the Heimlich maneuver in front of more than 200 guests.

“Once the steak was out, I turned around and 200 people were staring back at me,” Campbell told the Register.

-Spencer Custodio

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Suicide awareness at Irvine campus ERICA SHARP Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton’s Irvine campus hosted Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday to provide tips and strategies for curbing suicide.

The event’s main purpose was to bring awareness to the signs of suicide and to give information on how to help prevent it, said Brian McAvoy, a 21-yearold business major and film coordinator with ASI Productions, which helped host the event.

“It’s not just all about you facing these dilemmas, it’s more about reaching out to someone,” McAvoy said.

Suicide often seems like the only option for young people who feel pressured due to financial issues and other constraints in college, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) counselor Susan Leavy said.

Seeking mental health care and counseling often feels “shaming” to those who do seek help, Leavy said.

“Depression and

anxieties are at high levels and so what we want to do with that is help our students know that they are not alone … and it is not embarrassing to feel stressed or anxious,” Leavy said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 41,149 suicides in

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Depression and anxieties are at high levels and so what we want to do with that is help our students know that they are not alone.

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Event focused on preventing suicides of college students

SUSAN LEAVY Counseling and Psychological Services counselor 2013. Suicide ranks 10th on the list of leading causes of death in the United States and second for people aged 15-24, typically considered college student range, according to the CDC. CAPS wanted to expose students to the same services on the Irvine campus offered on the main campus, especially early in the semester, Leavy said.

“Everyone is kind of nervous the first week of school and they get settled in and then everything is good, and then midterms hit,” Leavy said.

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Susan Leavy and Brian McAvoy distributed information about suicide prevention to CSUF students at the Irvine campus. Their efforts were part of Suicide Prevention Day, an event held by Associated Students Inc. and Counseling and Psychological Services.

Introducing students to psychological services early in the semester, Leavy said, gives students an option to seek help when they feel overwhelmed later in the semester.

The counseling center at the Irvine campus is confidential, McAvoy said.

He urged students to seek counseling if they need it.

“I would like to dispel that myth,” Leavy said.

“It’s just talking to somebody that cares about your well-being and can offer maybe a different perspective on what those fears and anxieties are.”

McAvoy said that ASI is

planning to host Suicide Prevention Day again next year. He would like to integrate the event into different classes in order to better spread the information and increase turnout.

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“To make matters worse, I experienced frozen wages and furloughed salary due to 2008 budget crises,”

Andrews said. “Today even after a recent equity raise, I make $40,000 less than I would if I had remained in Ohio.”

She said that she struggles

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financially and that the cost of living in California is three times that of Ohio.

“We’re actually making less now than we were five years ago, ten years ago,”

Eagan said.

“In order to stay in my present position, I would like to know how I could feel more valued as a professor,” said Andrews.

“We’re really hoping that the chancellor and the Board of Trustees shifts their attention away from issues like executive compensation ... and turn their

attention to taking care of their employees and taking care of their faculty, so their employees can continue taking care of their students,” Eagan said.

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Old and new clubs were featured at this fall’s Discoverfest GRAHAM MCTAGUE Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton turned up the heat last week by kicking off the Fall semester with Discoverfest 2015, a two-day event held throughout campus that allowed over 250 clubs and organizations to promote their associations and gather Titan participants.

While many clubs were returning veterans, such as the Salsa Club and French Club; some groups, such as the CSUF Craft Beer Advocacy and Home Brew Club, were presenting at Discoverfest for the first time.

“We’ve been around for a couple years, but this is our first year at Discoverfest,” said Ricardo Ortiz, treasurer of the CSUF Craft Beer Advocacy and Home Brew Club. “It’s more of a social club, getting together, talking about different beers. We switch it up and go to different breweries every time.”

While the recreational club may seem male-dominated, a surprising amount of women have expressed interest in it, Ricardo said.

The Craft Beer Advocacy and Home Brew Club offers all students a break from the stressful college life.

Other organizations, such as the Active Minds club, participated to gain support and raise awareness towards their cause.

“We’re a club on campus that works to decrease the stigma associated with mental illness,” said President of Active Minds, Eddie Lopez said. “(We’re) trying to get some new members, trying to get people that are willing to talk about mental health.”

While Active Minds focused its efforts in trying

to recruit members to build its base, larger clubs used their time to promote events planned during the semester.

“We plan eco-friendly events and bring eco-friendly awareness onto campus,” said Emerolina Cantu, director of the Committee on Environmental Sustainability at CSUF. The committee hosts events such as “Seats for Change,” coming up in October, which will aggregate resources for existing organizations on campus that work towards sustainability.

“We’re just trying to get volunteers and signups to basically volunteer for our events and then join our committees, to make these differences, to be that student voice,” Cantu said.

The Committee on Environmental Sustainability is just one of ASI’s many organizations that garnered attention at Discoverfest.

Others included the LGBTQ Resource Center and Titan Bowl and Billiards.

The LGBTQ Resource Center spent the day promoting awareness and offering training to both students and faculty.

“We offer resources for all students on campus,” said Melissa Barrios, a student representative for the ASI LGBTQ Resource Center.

The center offers programs such as “Developing Queer Leaders,” which teaches students how to be more inclusive leaders, and “Safe Space Training,” which helps train faculty members in inclusivity to offer a safe space for students, Barrios said.

Fortunately for students, even though Discoverfest has come and gone, clubs and organizations are still accepting members.

Those who did not make it out to Discoverfest should be sure to check out the club roster on the CSUF website.

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Members of the CSUF women’s lacrosse club recruit new members by promoting the team’s positive and competitive environment.

Their booth, full of team pictures and smiling athletes, was a perfect example of the team’s commitment to unity and friendship.

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The CSUF Japanese Anime Club booth was full of colorful comics and enthusiastic cosplayers. The fun, energetic vibe of the booth which included games, candy prizes and a selection of video games and books - attracted a sizable crowd of interested passersby.

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Local theaters feature solid lineups

Community theaters offer intimate shows with Broadway flair BOBBIE URTEZ Daily Titan

It’s the 2015 fall season, making it the perfect time to check out Fullerton’s upcoming theater productions.

Fullerton is home to two of the finest local theaters in Orange County.

The STAGEStheatre and the Maverick Theater are currently offering a variety of plays and musicals for the rest of the year. Both theaters are easy to miss, making them hidden gems.

STAGES is located on Commonwealth Avenue, tucked away in a tiny mall.

It can be easy to miss for those unfamiliar with the area.

The Maverick is located in a small lot across from the Fullerton Transportation Center. This storefront theater is also easily missed, with only a window and discreet sign above the door.

STAGEStheatre is dedicated to bringing an appreciation of the theater arts to the general public.

This vision is largely carried out by volunteers, allowing the Fullerton community to get involved with theater production.

STAGES holds open auditions, giving local actors and community members a chance to shine on stage.

The theater works closely

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Just around the corner from campus, downtown Fullerton is home to some fantastic local theaters such as the Maverick Theater and STAGEStheatre. These venues entertain year-round with Broadway-style productions at incredible, wallet-friendly prices. Enjoying a production is a great way to spend the night out.

with local schools to help provide “unique educational opportunities and internships” for students interested in performance and production.

STAGES holds acting classes, workshops and summer programs in order to help students develop skills and an appreciation of the arts.

During the summer, performance nights are held for enrolled students. The programs were developed

in response to budget cuts in arts funding across the state.

As the 2015 season ends, the STAGEStheatre lineup reflects the season’s change.

“Cabaret” is currently playing every weekend until Sept. 20.

Upcoming shows include Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps,” starting Oct. 9 and “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” starting Nov. 27.

The Maverick Theater originally occupied two

different spaces at the Outlets at Orange.

After a temporary lease expired in Orange, the theater’s owners were forced to find a new home. They settled in Fullerton, right across the train station on Walnut Avenue.

The new space houses two stages: one for cabaret shows and another for bigger musical productions.

Hitchcock’s “Rope” is currently playing and will be in production until Sept.

19. Starting October, guests

can expect the return of the beloved Halloween favorite, “Night of the Living Dead” running Oct. 2 to Nov. 1.

The cult film adaptation of “Plan 9 from Outer Space” is running Nov. 6 to Nov. 21, and to close out the 2015 season is an extraterrestrial adventure “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,” starting Nov. 1 until the end of the holiday season.

The Maverick also hosts “Mystery Sunday,” a murder mystery show, every Sunday

at 2 p.m. for $20, as well as improv shows on Friday and Saturday nights at 11 p.m. for only $5.

Show tickets for both theaters are pocket-friendly, generally ranging from $10 to $30.

Both theaters offer student and senior discounts.

Although these venues are small and cozy, the small space allows for an intimate viewing experience, bringing the action up-close for everyone to enjoy.

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“I have always been obsessed with the human face, and especially black and white portraiture,” Childers said.

Among Childers’ subjects are influential photographers such as Julius Shulman, David Hockney and George Hurrell.

Also photographed is Andy Warhol, an iconic figure in the pop art movement.

“An example of this success is working with Andy Warhol, whose name and influence allowed me to photograph some really important people,” Childers said.

Childers attributes his success to some vital qualities, including tenacity, interest, focus and a bit of obsession with the subject being photographed.

“Portrait photography is a game of seduction,” Childers said. “80 percent psychology and 20 percent technique.”

Although he credits talent, discipline and hard work for his success, he also acknowledges the importance of a bit of luck.

He is the only American photographer ever invited to photograph productions at London’s National Theatre.

Childers has photographed over 200 magazine covers, and received numerous awards for his work. In 2006, he was named Photographer of the Year by Clickers and Flickers, a West Coast photography organization. Childers has always been fascinated by the art world.

“Their lives were so unlike mine, and I have always been captivated by that world,” Childers said, referencing famous artists such as David Hockney and Andy Warhol, Childers said.

His exhibition can be viewed in the Duff Gallery until Sept. 17. The opening reception is Saturday, Sept. 12.

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Students can visit Kentro Greek Kitchen for an authentic taste of Greece right in the heart of downtown Fullerton. Kentro offers tasty menu items like brizola, moussaka, lentil soup, baklava along with a large selection of red and white wines as well as imported and Greek beers. The interior is bright, modern and inviting.

A little slice of Greece in Fullerton Kentro Greek Kitchen delivers classic fare with a modern spin CONNIE LEE Daily Titan Between the traffic and nonstop havoc in downtown Fullerton lies Kentro Greek Kitchen, a small, hidden restaurant on Harbor Boulevard.

Here, anyone can get an authentic taste of Greece and indulge in foreign food fantasies.

This little gem makes a unique, tasty addition to Orange County.

Kentro Greek Kitchen is a fairly new establishment that delivers a great, casual dining experience,

attracting people of all groups and ages.

Patrons can arrive in casual attire and still fully enjoy the meals and drinks one would enjoy at a fancier establishment.

While the outside may look unassuming, the interior tells a completely different tale.

The restaurant is spacious, with plenty of seats for even the pickiest of people.

It’s an excellent place to wine and dine a date or a nice, quick meal with the family.

When it comes to food, Kentro offers something for everyone.

They have numerous dishes for meat lovers, such as pork pitas, charbroiled fish with quinoa,

lamb flatbread, a special paithakia and lamb chops with fries, served with tzatziki sauce.

The lamb chops can be cooked medium or well-done and pair perfectly with the fries and yogurt tzatziki sauce.

It may not look like a giant rack of ribs from a steakhouse, but there’s no doubt anyone who partakes will leave with the buttons on their shirt ready to burst.

Vegetarians have an array of choices as well, with dishes such as yemista or tomatoes stuffed wild rice and fries.

There are also countless spreads and sides, as well as briami made with baked vegetables and feta cheese.

If the entrée selection

wasn’t already a good enough reason to go, the dessert items take the Greek kitchen to a whole other level.

Their Greek beignets are smothered with karithi dust and attiki honey, adding a bit of a spice and served with a side of vanilla ice cream.

The dessert list also includes delicacies such baklava and galaktobouriko.

Even though the dessert menu only offers four options, each creation will satisfy every palate looking for a sweet bite.

The drink lineup is another aspect that makes the restaurant stand out.

Kentro’s wine and alcohol list is so extensive, it is placed on a wall of its own just to ensure the names

are recognized.

They offer all the familiar imported beers everyone loves, but the selection of Greek beers and an endless list of white and red wines really ups the ante.

Each one is priced reasonably and, in some cases, even cheaper than competitors around the area.

If alcohol isn’t for you, there are sodas and specialty Greek coffees available as well.

For a place that has only been around for five years, Kentro Greek Kitchen is a place that should be on everyone’s list.

Whether it’s a relaxing afternoon or a lively Saturday night, Kentro will not disappoint. It’s the perfect place to grab an authentic taste of Greek cuisine.

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OPINION Teens to be unfairly tried for sex charges

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Overbearing laws could convict teens for consensually sexting DAISY CARLOS Daily Titan The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in Fayetteville, North Carolina arrested 16-year-old Brianna Denson last February for taking a sexually explicit photo of herself and sending it to her boyfriend in fall 2014.

The County Sheriff’s Office concluded that Denson committed two felony sex charges and arrested her. Denson was listed on a warrant as both the “adult perpetrator and the minor victim of two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor” for taking the nude photo and for having her own photo in her possession, according to the Fayetteville Observer.

If convicted, Denson will have to register as a sex offender.

Denson’s boyfriend, Cormega Zyon Copening, 17, could face possible jail time if convicted on four counts of making and possessing two sexually explicit pictures of himself

and a fifth count of possessing a copy of the picture Denson took for him, according to the Fayetteville Observer.

Two teens might face jail time for possessing sexually explicit photos they consensually took and sent to one another on a mobile device? That isn’t right.

Under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act of 2003, Section 502, it is illegal to produce, distribute, receive or possess any obscene visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

The act specifically prohibits “making a visual depiction that is a digital image, computer image, or computer-generated image of, or that is indistinguishable from an image of, a minor engaging in specified sexually explicit conduct.”

Researchers and psychologists believe the act is overkill and it is. Millions of teenagers could face probable arrests under the PROTECT Act. Even teens who receive photos and refrain from sharing them could be persecuted.

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Two teenagers in North Carolina are facing sex charges for creating and possessing sexually explicit photos of themselves and consensually sharing them. The two are being tried as adults because 16 is the age of adulthood for criminal cases in North Carolina.

Something about that doesn’t make sense.

It is important to note that the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office came across the photos on Copening’s phone as part of another investigation involving the non-consensual distribution of another teen’s sexually explicit

photos.

Neither Denson nor Copening pressed charges against each other.

In this evolving electronic age, young teens resort to electronics and multimedia as a means of exploring their budding sexualities.

The cases of Denson and Copening raise one

question: should consensually sending and receiving a nude or sexually explicit photo also be grounds for one’s arrest? The answer is debatable.

Under North Carolina law, making and sharing sexually explicit photos between two 16-year-olds is illegal. However, sexual

intercourse between two 16-year-olds is not.

In essence, the image of a minor’s genital area is illegal, but direct contact with genitalia between two minors is not.

It seems like actions or, in this case, images speak louder than words for lawmakers.

Letter to the Editor Last Year’s IRA Committee Got it Wrong FROM ROBERT GASS, PH.D., PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES This past Spring semester the Instructionally Related Activities committee (IRA) took a meat cleaver to the Forensics Program’s budget, cutting it approximately 52 percent. In case you don’t know, forensics involves intercollegiate debate and speech competition. Cal State Fullerton has (or had) one of the top debate programs in the country, typically ranking in the top 20 overall. The IRA funds the debate squad’s tournament travel. That travel budget was slashed to $32,250. The top debate programs in the country have travel budgets of $100,000 or more. In just a few hours, the IRA committee tore down a program that took 50 years to build.

The IRA committee’s rationale was that more than 100 requests for funding ($4.5 million), including over 30 brand new programs, exceeding their budget ($2.8 million) for the coming school year and that, therefore, cuts would have to be made. That is when the committee stepped in it. The committee decided to focus primarily on cutting travel. However, some instructionally related activities require considerable travel (study abroad programs, for example), while others require little or no travel (Comm Week, for example).

In the case of the debate squad, debaters must compete at specific tournaments on a debate circuit in order to qualify for the National Debate Tournament or the Cross-Examination Debate Association’s national tournament (akin to the College World Series in baseball or the NCAA tournament in basketball). If Cal State Fullerton’s top debate teams are not at the qualifying tournaments, they will not qualify for post-season tournaments. That, in turn, affects their national ranking.

Even assuming that travel cuts had to be made, they were not made fairly or equitably. The debate

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squad’s travel budget was cut more than half. Yet the Florence International Media program’s travel budget more than doubled in size. The faculty member who heads up the Florence program also served on last year’s IRA committee. That just doesn’t pass the smell test.

Other programs saw their travel budgets increase compared to the previous year as well. Comparing the two budget years, most IRA programs received a 5 to 10 percent cut in their travel budgets. Moot Court, for example, was cut 6.2 percent. A brand new program, Greek Study Abroad, received $24,700 for travel from the get go. That is approximately 75 percent of the Forensics Program’s travel budget. Don’t get me wrong. I’m a huge fan of study abroad programs. But I don’t think a 12-day study abroad program compares with the 25-30 tournaments the Forensics Program attends from September to April each year.

The Forensics Program is one of the most successful programs in the university’s history. The debate squad has been a showcase of excellence and a source of pride for the university. Intercollegiate debate is a high impact practice (HIP) that promotes critical and analytical thinking. It won’t be anymore.

I don’t question for one moment the value of the other programs that receive IRA funding. I do question the IRA committee’s criteria and decision-making. They did not look at programs’ record of success, their educational bang per buck, or the time and effort required for participation.

They did not consider the length and duration of the activities. I also question the committee’s timing. No prior warning of the cuts was announced.

No opportunity to provide feedback on the effect

the cuts would have was provided. The first notice the director of the Forensics Program received was not until July 9, just six weeks before the start of the fall semester. That left no time to pursue other sources of funding. Even if some form of alternative funding can be cobbled together, there is no stability or continuity if a program’s funding can be arbitrarily halved in any given year.

I am saddened to see such a competitive academic program fall by the wayside. I wish the members of the IRA committee had watched a competitive college debate before making their decision. I wish they had seen the debaters working late at night in the squad room, researching arguments, writing briefs and developing strategies. I wish they had talked to the debaters about the value of intercollegiate debate competition. I wish they had talked to the coaches about their recruiting efforts, the summer camps they host and the need for continuity in funding from one year to the next. Unfortunately, other debate programs across the country will probably lament Cal State Fullerton’s absence from the debate circuit more than our own campus community.

In the interest of full disclosure, I was the director of the debate squad from 1983-89, and co-director from 1989-1995. Although I coached debate for 12 years, I have been away from the activity for many years. I just completed a term as chair of the Department of Human Communication Studies, which houses the Forensics Program. I’m aware of the program’s long history of success and a champion of the value of forensics education. Other than hosting a 50th reunion for the debate squad a few years back, however, I have not been actively involved with the program for the past 20 years.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES

(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

You may be coming to a point of reckoning in something you set into motion years ago, Aries. This is a time of hard work when you may need to either salvage the mess you’ve created or start reaping the wonderful rewards of the success you’ve become.

LEO

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Things should be running smoothly for you, Leo, and you’ll accomplish a lot with surprisingly little effort.

Although there may not be any Earth-shattering developments, you should find that things go well. Your investment today will pay off later.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Your hard work is paying off in ways that may not be noticeable to you now, Sagittarius. Things are flowing naturally, and you seem to have all your responsibilities under control.

You may not be aware that this is so since it’s easier to see when something’s wrong than when something’s going well.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

Your thoughts may be scattered and confused, Taurus, especially regarding responsibilities that are important to you. You need to be disciplined and focused, but frivolous chatter may fill your brain. This kind of mental muddle limits you in many situations, making it difficult to express what you feel.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

You may feel like you’re being tested in some way, Virgo, like you’re on trial and must defend yourself, including what you believe and how you operate. This feeling is unsettling, but soon you’ll realize that it’s strengthening in many ways.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

You may feel like it’s your responsibility to take care of everyone, Capricorn. If you love someone, your brain translates this into thinking that you need to be the caretaker. If you don’t take someone under your wing, maybe you see yourself as selfish or unkind.

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(May 21 - Jul. 20)

You may be confused by your heart, Gemini. It may be extremely frustrating when you can’t keep a tight rein on your emotions. This internal conflict is a signal that there’s a lesson to learn. Perhaps your heart knows something that your conscious mind hasn’t yet realized.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

There’s a chance that incredible luck will befall you, Gemini, but nothing will come without hard work on your part. Don’t expect someone else to hand you the treasure chest. You have the map in your hand, so follow it. Once you start, you may realize that you’re much closer than you think.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

There are opportunities for achievement, so stay open to new energy coming your way, Aquarius. What comes your way may not be a pot of gold, but it will certainly be the rainbow that leads you to it.

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

You may feel like someone’s trying to pin you down before you start, Cancer. Perhaps these obstacles are self-imposed. Maybe you’re restricting yourself from doing the things you want to do because you’re afraid they won’t work out.

This fear of failure is the pain felt.

SCORPIO

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You may find it hard to admit that you can’t do everything, Scorpio.

There are some jobs that you aren’t cut out to do. Why pretend when a better option would be to delegate the task to someone else? If you don’t feel a strong connection with something or someone, don’t force it.

PISCES

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

You may find it hard to relate to others verbally, Pisces. You may have everything figured out in your head, but the words get in the way as soon as you share your ideas. Talking with someone else may add confusion instead of clarity to the situation.

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CSUF redshirt sophomore Connie Caliz has been a major contributing factor for the women’s soccer team, which is having its best start since the program’s creation. The Titans have amassed a 6-0-0 record.

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The Titans’ perfect 6-0-0 set the tone for winning season AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton Women’s soccer team is off to their best start in program history, sitting on a record of 6-0-0.

About a third of the way into the season, the Titans have flourished playing

under head coach Demian Brown.

The team is comprised of focused, seasoned players such as Rebecca Wilson, Christina Burkenroad and Sarah Fajnor, all of whom are prepared for any adversity that comes their way.

Offensively, the Titans have become a juggernaut as the cohesiveness amongst the players caused a number of problems for defending teams. Because the Titans are all on the same page, capitalizing on their

opponents’ miscues became a much more reliable tactic.

The team is currently en route to surpassing its previous record of 10-8-4.

However, last year’s team went undefeated in the Big West Conference, a tall order to repeat for this year’s Titans.

Despite its conference title, the team got knocked out of the NCAA Tournament

by Stanford in the very first round.

Fullerton hopes it can learn from last season and

venture further into the tournament this time around.

Brown has high praise for the chemistry his players have built both on and off the field. Currently, the team has a total of 17 goals off 16 assists. This goes to show how much the Titans play as a unit.

“We’ve learned a lot about ourselves through our competition, and we’ve learned that there is still room to grow and things that we need to do better. But I think in the games that we

have played, we’ve proven that there are certain things that we are very good at,” Brown said in an interview with Fullerton Athletics.

While the Titans are performing well, Brown understands that he must stress the importance of patience and level-headedness in order to prevent the team from getting overconfident.

“In the attack we do a lot of things really well,” Brown said. “We still need to focus on how we defend as a unit.

We provided them a lot of

space and a lot of opportunities and so we have to be able to limit that. As we go forward we’re going to need some really solid defensive performances.”

Currently, the Titans are one of only four teams in the entire nation to have an overall record of 6-0-0.

Fullerton is also receiving votes in the NSCAA Top25 poll.

The Titans return to action this weekend as they hit the road to face Gonzaga and Washington State.

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Brandon West is quickly taking on an integral role in the young Titans squad, with head coach George Kuntz making tactical decisions aimed at utilizing the Swedish freshman.

Men’s soccer picking up Titans soccer figures out game plan to optimize young team ALAN BERNAL Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team is slowly finding its identity.

Three weeks into the season, the team faced its fair share of adversity. Over a dozen upperclassmen exited the team over the summer, leaving more than enough room for new talent to fill the spots.

The young Titan squad started on the back of a challenging preseason, losing against the U-17 Mexican national team and tying with 16th-ranked University

of California.

Since then, the Titans have won their last two games, going 2-2 in the season.

“We always felt it was close, every game,” said freshman international midfielder, Ross McPhie. “We were almost there. I think tonight we’ve just finally clicked.”

In its opening two games, the team struggled to produce an effective offense, scoring only one goal in both games. This should come as no surprise; new players need time to adjust to game plans, team systems and teammates. A chemistry needs to form.

“We come off two difficult games, where I thought our team played well, out-possessed opponents, but we weren’t finishing,” head

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coach George Kuntz said.

Recently, the team has shown just how far they have come.

The last two victories since the back-to-back losses seem to have been the result of the rough start they endured.

A commanding win against George Washington University was an impressive display of both team tactics and the deep individual talent the team possesses on the bench. In the comeback win against Santa Clara, the Titans displayed their willingness to fight when odds seemed against their favor.

Kuntz knows his young team is going to go through a learning curve to adjust to college play. Speed, reaction time and overall physicality

are aspects of university games to which the team still needs to adjust.

The season has been a learning experience for Kuntz. Since the beginning of the season, Kuntz has been experimenting with formations, pattern plays and starting rosters, all in hopes of creating a more an offensive presence.

The team has done well to start the season. Although they dropped the initial opening games, the resilience they showed in the first two home games of the season will go a long way in establishing a cohesive team.

“The morale has been great … They’re jelling. So now they’re getting to know each other a little better,” Kuntz said.

The Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team remains winless with a 0-6 record after two weeks of play.

The Titans traveled to New Mexico over the weekend for the Lobo Classic. They were defeated by Southern Methodist University, University of New Mexico and Santa Clara University, resulting in an 0-3 weekend of tournament play.

The Titans’ disheartening losses over the weekend sum up the difficulty of their schedule. When the Titans hosted a tournament at home, they faced opponents such as Alabama and a No. 25-ranked Duke team.

On the road, the Titans no longer had home court advantage and were defeated by each of their opponents.

The Titans simultaneously showed both a competitive spirit and a lack of ambition in the opening weeks of the season.

Interestingly, the Titans’ best game of the season was against one of their most competitive opponents: the Alabama Crimson Tide, which reached the 2014 NCAA Tournament last year.

The Titans’ offense was in full gear against Alabama, as Fullerton recorded their highest hitting percentage of the season. That percentage, however, was a mere .200.

Fullerton remained consistent leading 2-1 until the fourth set, where CSUF’s hitting percentage dropped to .033, allowing Alabama to tie the game at 2-2. Alabama won in the final set, riding three straight sets to victory over the Titans.

Since then, CSUF has not won a single set in its last four games. The closest it came to winning a set was against St. Mary’s. It scored 22 points but still lost the final set.

The Titans have only broken the 20-point barrier one other time, against New Mexico, in the last four games.

Regardless of the team’s record, the Titans still have a glimmer of hope. The Titans are defensively sound with 1.1 blocks and 11.35 digs per set.

With solid defensive play and eventual offensive improvement, the Titans could be highly competitive in time for conference play.

CSUF begins another long road trip this week to help fine-tune its skills before conference play begins. Additionally, upcoming conference matches at home can give the Titans a competitive edge.

Although the Titans have yet to obtain a victory, they have only lost non-conference games. Non-conference games may not hold the same significance as conference games, but the Titans are learning from their losses.

In search of their first win, the Titans remain optimistic. They will have a chance to defeat Central Michigan (2-4) and Fresno State (3-4) this Friday at the Fresno State Invitational.

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