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Titans thunder past ‘Birds ‘Deck the Hall’ Men’s basketball shows depth in 75-62 win. HARRISON FAIGEN Daily Titan

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Tre’ Coggins dodges two defenders in the Titan’s 75-62 victory over Southern Utah. Coggins was one of four Fullerton players to reach double digits in scoring.

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball passed its last test before final exams when it defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 75-62 Saturday. The win was Fullerton’s second straight at home, a streak the team says they are hoping to continue. “We’ve got to treat this like our actual home. You don’t want nobody coming into your home and taking anything,” said Titan guard Austen Awosika.

Starting such a streak didn’t look like a possibility early in the game. Fullerton’s top four scorers, Tre’ Coggins, Lionheart Leslie, Jackson Rowe and Kyle Allman scored a combined 10 points in the first half. Instead, the reserve backcourt of Awosika and Dwight Ramos kept Fullerton in the game. Ramos led the team with 10 points in the first half, finishing with a team-high 14 while Awosika added eight. Shooting a combined 70 percent in the first 20 minutes allowed the Titans to take a 34-32 lead into the break despite their top scorers’ struggles. SEE DEPTH

Dean of the library appointed

Guthro excited to contribute to diverse community. AMY WELLS Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton has appointed Clement Guthro to fill the new position of

dean of the library for the spring semester. On Dec. 2, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Anil Puri announced he had selected Guthro for the position. Guthro serves as the director of libraries at Colby College in Waterville, Maine and will begin at CSUF March

30, 2017. Guthro will be succeeding Richard Pollard who served as university librarian from 1987-2013. He will be taking over from Scott Hewitt, who has served as interim university librarian since August 2014. Puri made his selection after hearing from

the search committee, who reviewed numerous applications and interviewed several candidates. The committee was comprised of nine faculty members and one student representative. As a first-generation student himself, Guthro was attracted to CSUF because of the emphasis the

school has put on promoting success for first-generation students. “Neither one of my parents went to high school, so I certainly understand what a university education can do, what a difference it can make,” Guthro said. SEE DEAN

Meng Concert Hall brings cheer to the holidays. ELIZABETH HUMMER Daily Titan The annual ‘Deck the Hall’ event at Cal State Fullerton was the true definition of holiday spirit. As seats started to fill, candles were surrounding the audience and a bright wreath was hung above the Meng Concert Hall stage, which brimmed with poinsettias and the talented University Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, Concert Choir, Women’s Choir and Titan Men’s Choir. Conductor Robert Istad began the concert with a brief speech about the hopes of bringing “overwhelming positivity” to the audience’s holidays. He even joked about how Southern California decorates palm trees and cars. SEE HOLIDAY

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CTVA chair speaks about career, lessons in television Garrett Hart shared his experiences with CSUF community. PRISCILLA BUI Daily Titan Garrett Hart, the chair of Cal State Fullerton’s Department of Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA), spoke about his experiences in the television industry Saturday at the Pollak Library. The public talk was part of the Patrons of the Library’s lecture series, which features a variety of experts involved in subjects such as education, entertainment, politics and many others. The benefit of students and others in the community attending the lecture series was that they would be exposed to successful people in their pertinent fields. “What we hope students will have an opportunity to experience is just hearing from a number of people who are significant in their particular field,” said Howard Seller, CSUF professor emeritus of English and comparative literature who was also involved with the

Patrons of the Library. Hart presented a timeline of events that marked his experiences in the television industry. “I wanted to work on getting people to communicate with each other better,” Hart said once he realized what he wanted to do with his life after graduating high school in 1969. He was hired by Paramount Pictures Corporation to work as the director of network program research in 1979. Two and a half years later, Hart said he wanted to be a creative executive and was able to change positions from vice president of research and development to director of comedy development. Although Hart was fired by Paramount in 1983, he got a new job in research at Lorimar. It was the best and worst of times for Hart because while he was no longer unemployed, he became unhappy after Lorimar merged with Telepictures to become what was now known today as Lorimar-Telepictures. After the merging, the department Hart ran moved to a

bank building in Woodland Hills. “It was really sad. You know, you go from a lot– there’s something about driving onto a lot and having that atmosphere–to driving to Woodland Hills to a bank building,” Hart said. At this point, Hart had been in the business for 10 years. He eventually moved on to be head of current programs at Universal Television for seven years where he finally cracked the creative code. “(The creative code) is getting inside the system and understanding how television is really made,” Hart said. Hart said that when he did research at Paramount, he wasn’t involved in the production of television shows. During his time at Universal, he remarked on the process that came with creating a show. “It is such a collaborative process and I had no idea from what the lighting people do to post-production people. We only see the finished product and that’s all that matters, quite frankly, but what goes into it is quite

remarkable,” Hart said. At Universal, Hart was involved with shows such as “Miami Vice,” “Magnum, P.I.” and “Murder, She Wrote.” While he enjoyed it, the job also came with problems he never imagined he would ever have. “The best preparation for these jobs would have been to have a degree in marriage and family counseling. I’ve yet to meet an actor that isn’t jealous of another actor getting something,” Hart said. After Universal, Hart went over to Paramount Network Television to be its president and produced 117 pilots, 55 aired series and 81 movies for television. He also worked on shows like “Frasier,” “Star Trek Voyager,” “Star Trek Enterprise,” “JAG” and “NCIS.” Hart then served as president of Paramount for 11 years before he joined CSUF in 2014. He ended the presentation with an expression audiences knew very well. “And as they say in television, stay tuned,” Hart said.

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CSUF sued by former engineering student Former Cal State Fullerton student John Paul Coe has filed a 65-page lawsuit against CSUF claiming it offers a master’s program in systems engineering within the electrical engineering degree but doesn’t offer enough classes to complete the degree, according to the OC Register. The university has allegedly breached its contract and used deceptive advertising by only offering three of the five classes required to get the degree, according to Coe’s suit. Only those three classes have been offered since 2011 and Coe had to switch out of the program to graduate in 2015. - JASON ROCHLIN

I-405 freeway closed after tanker truck crash Traffic on the northbound I-405 freeway in Fountain Valley was backed up for miles Saturday after a white GMC Yukon SUV crashed into a tanker truck just before 6:20 p.m., partially flipping the truck over, according to the OC Register. The SUV moved across several lanes and struck the truck from the side, which trapped the SUV after the larger vehicle was flipped. Just before 10 p.m., the freeway was reopened with only one person being taken to the hospital. Whether the injured individual was in the SUV or the truck is unknown. - JASON ROCHLIN

NASA, Hawking to build starship to explore space NASA announced plans Sunday to help Stephen Hawking build a nano-starship called “StarChip” that will travel at onefifth the speed of light, according to The Independent. If “StarChip” ends up working, it will make a journey to the next closest star system, Alpha Centauri, within 20 years. While Stephen Hawking announced plans for the ship in April, NASA recently spoke about the partnership at the International Electron Devices Meeting in San Francisco. - ASHLYN RAMIREZ

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Clement Guthro follows a legacy of librarians dating back to the first year the library was founded in 1959 by Ernest Toy.

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Guthro is of mixed race and father to four adopted Hispanic children. He said he is excited to head to Southern California where the population is noticeably more diverse in comparison to Maine. Guthro was drawn to CSUF’s efforts to make diversity and inclusion visible on campus. “Getting back to a place where at least some of my children will see people that look like them is really nice,” Guthro said. Guthro worked in libraries throughout his time attending university and received his masters in library

science in 1985 from the University of Western, Ontario. Guthro also has experience with library renovations at Colby College and is looking forward to the possibility of renovating the library at CSUF. Cynthia Bruns, who served on the committee and works as the Information and Instruction Unit head at the library, found Guthro to be very welcoming and friendly. “We’re just delighted he has been hired and looking forward to a real positive voice on campus,” Bruns said. Guthro said he is looking forward to the new opportunities that

come with working in a larger institution. “I really like the idea of rethinking library space and building the library of the future,” he said. Guthro said he would like to make CSUF’s library the “centerpiece” of the campus, providing the necessary tools for students to complete their work. “I was personally impressed with how well he related to students ... It was lots of fun to watch him as we got to know these students and discuss with them in the library,” Bruns said. “I think everybody’s really looking forward to his arrival.”

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The Public House is a great spot to visit over winter break. JAYNA GAVIERES Daily Titan

Downtown Fullerton recently brought another addition to its list of beer pubs and new restaurants. Evan’s Brewing Company, based in Orange County, has been brewing beer since 1994 and opened its first official tasting room and restaurant in Fullerton’s SOCO District located near Commonwealth

Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. The Public House can be easily missed with its minimal and simplistic décor outside, but once the door opens, guests are immediately greeted by the host with reassurance that they’re in the right place. The open floor plan extends far to the back of the restaurant, and the high ceiling makes the space feel bigger than it actually is. Wooden walls and tall tables give The Public House an industrial feel, especially with the dim light fixtures that hang from above. There

is definitely more of a communal pub quality to the place with the amount of bar seats they have throughout, which are great for both couples and groups. The Public House hosts live bands and music on certain days of the week, but they are constantly playing sports and classic rock music videos on their bigscreen TVs every day. They offer a selection of rotating craft beers from other breweries and handcrafted cocktails, along with a large selection of specialty craft beers from Evans Brewery. The

Joaquin Dead Mexican Red is signature amber ale for those who love malty sweet flavors in their cold brews. As for the food, featured on the menu are small bites and sides, soups and salads, flatbreads, burgers and other main entrees that are prepped and cooked in their open-spaced kitchen. The white pie, in particular, is a puffy flatbread with roasted garlic puree, sautéed spinach and ricotta cheese, baked to perfection in a brick oven and served on a rustic piece of wood. Once you get past the oiliness that comes with most

pizza-like dishes, the flavors combined in the white pie make it a delicious top choice for vegetarians. The Bacon Onion Jam Burger is as sweet as it sounds. However, for those looking for more of a savory burger, Evan’s Signature Pub Burger is the safer choice of the two. Another signature dish that can be seen on most tables is the Summer Corn Skillet Hoecake. It’s made with peppers and onions, applewood smoked bacon and a generous dollop of honey butter that guests can watch slowly melt and

seep into the crevices of the corn cake. It’s an absolute treat and an instant favorite among diners. With the craft beer scene rapidly growing in Orange County, The Public House is a nice addition to Fullerton and another place locals can congregate for happy hour. It’s never bad to add a little more beer to a college town. The Public House is open Sundays to Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursdays to Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Country stars take on Christmas tunes HAYLEY M. SLYE Daily Titan During the holidays, airwaves are dominated by Michael Bublé and the same songs sung a thousand different ways. Every year, fresh versions get added to the mix, but in 2016, three holiday albums by country artists stood out above the rest. Here are the year’s best Christmas albums that add a touch of country guitar and boot-stomping flair to classic holiday fare. Brett Eldredge, “Glow” Brett Eldredge is famous for pop country singa-longs, but “Glow” is a real departure from that. It’s very classic, absent of the gaudy production that

often marks Christmas albums. Eldredge took a page out of the book of Bublé, the patron saint of Christmas albums. It has a Frank Sinatra feel and showcases Eldredge’s sonorous– husky at times– voice in a way we’ve never heard him before. Bublé’s formula might have worked even better for Eldredge than it did for Bublé. It’s a bold claim, but Eldredge’s baritone version of “The First Noel” is arresting. One gets the sense he’s been waiting for an opportunity like this to show off his vocal ability. The gravelly vocal quirks in his country songs all but disappear here. Other than a guitar riff in “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” that would be at home in a country song and the rollicky, kitchy country-pop melody in the title song, any country influence is almost unnoticeable.

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Ring in the season with these classic and quirky songs.

Kacey Musgraves has the indomitable quality of being unabashedly herself.

HALEY M. SLYE Sports Editor, Daily Titan Even on the song “Glow,” the production is decidedly jazzy. It’s probably different than what fans of Eldredge’s country work were expecting, but it remains a truly great Christmas album. Kacey Musgraves, “A Very Kacey Christmas” Kacey Musgraves has the indomitable quality of being unabashedly herself. “A Very Kacey Christmas” sticks to that signature, pairing wonderfully vintage elements with an appealing eccentricity. “A Willie Nice Christmas,” featuring Willie Nelson himself, talks of special cookies and stars high up on the tree while “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” flutters with

cheer and slide guitar. She even adds a version of “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” Musgraves’ playfulness almost distracts from her musical skill. She has an ability to manipulate her crystal-clear voice similar to the way Dolly Parton does, and her influence on the production of the album is tangible. “Christmas Makes Me Cry” is a feat of holiday songwriting, the only true sad song included in any of the albums on this list. It’s classic Musgraves and would fit well on any of her other releases. “I wonder if I’m the only one / Who’s broken heart / Still has broken parts / Just wrapped in pretty paper,” she sings.

In the end, Musgraves is kind of like the fearless quadruped in “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” She can make people feel okay, if not proud, of what makes them different. She uses her own quirks to make “A Very Kacey Christmas” shine. Also, kudos to Musgraves for helping the words “hippopotamus” and “quadruped” in a Christmas album review. Chris Young, “It Must Be Christmas” “It Must be Christmas” is a Christmas album for country fans, the only true country album of the three on this list. Fans of the string-heavy, melodious genre will no doubt be overjoyed when they hear the first few notes of “Holly Jolly Christmas.” The classic gets a boot-tapping rework that is truly pleasant. The album also gives dedicated country fans

the gift of Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley duets. Jackson joins Young on “There’s a New Kid in Town,” co-written by Keith Whitley of “When You Say Nothing at All” fame. Paisley gets paired with Jackson on “The First Noel,” in which the two weave their verses together expertly. Paisley also wields his signature guitar in their version, adding another enticing country element. Young adds a couple of original songs as well, including “Under the Weather.” It’s a song that would be comfortable being spun by the DJ at a honky tonk dance club. Its subtle, nuanced holiday elements allow the track to potentially meld seamlessly into country airwaves even after Christmas. Ultimately, the album does what Young does best, which is use his pipes to create solid country songs.

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This romantic musical explores love, ambition and aspirations. JAYNA GAVIERES Daily Titan

Director Damien Chazelle, who brought us the critically acclaimed film “Whiplash,” writes a dazzling musical about the connection of love, the daring journey of pursuing one’s dreams and the unpredictability of city living. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling, is a musician who’s passionate about

the dying genre of jazz music and dreams of opening his own jazz club one day. Mia, played by Emma Stone, is an aspiring actress who moved to Los Angeles to follow her dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry. Mia meets Sebastian on multiple occasions in the “city of lights” and the development of their relationship becomes the focus of “La La Land.” This whimsical film intertwines the themes of love and ambition through lively, jazz-filled musical numbers. It shows how these qualities can motivate a couple like Sebastian and Mia to pursue

their dreams in the presence of their grand adoration for one another. Achieving their dreams is a road full of pushes and pulls that tests their relationship and ultimately brings them to inevitable crossroads. “La La Land” is a fun and playful film from beginning to end, filled with humor and unforgettable original music from composer Justin Hurwitz, performed by the cast. An essential part of the film is its brilliant use of long takes during the musical numbers that keep viewers engaged. These numbers take the audience on a

journey of fearless storytelling through innovative music and dance. The vibrantly colored sunsets throughout the scenes bring picture-perfect Los Angeles to life that gives Mia and Sebastian the dreamy backdrop they deserve. Chazelle said in an interview for Arclight Cinemas that he felt the use of long takes was important in getting the audience to feel as if they were a part of it. This is especially apparent in the opening and ending numbers of “La La Land,” where the audience is taken on a cinematic ride as if they were part of the ensemble.

Gosling and Stone have an obvious on-screen chemistry in “La La Land,” just as they did in “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” It was pleasantly surprising to hear their impressive singing voices that blend so well with the music of the film and with each other. The film showcases the difficulty that a romantic relationship can face and the struggles that many ambitious couples endure. What is more prevalent, though? The desire for personal success or the desire to share life with a loving partner. Maybe couples don’t have to choose; maybe love and success can

coexist. Chazelle beautifully explores this dilemma in “La La Land” with a modern, charming flare and seductive direction in its cinematography. “La La Land” is a cinematic experience that instills feelings of nostalgia for past relationships and love. It’s a story about how love can motivate the ambition to succeed, and it reminds viewers not to take that combination for granted. The novelty of this exciting film can be appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed by many, which should certainly make it a top contender for Best Picture of the Year.

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Istad then turned around, the lights dimmed and “Gloria” by Randol Alan Bass consumed the hall. It was like something out of a movie as if someone closed their eyes and thought they were listening to music on a record but better; so much better. Once the song ended, one would have been hard-pressed not to have their hearts warm and full of spirit. Conductor, Christopher Peterson, took Istad’s place and continued with a sing-a-long. “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” arranged by David Willcocks, was likely a fan favorite. A woman in the audience even sounded comparable to the students on stage. Kimo Furumoto,

director of the University Symphony Orchestra, immediately showed the audience his charismatic personality. His love for what he does shined through the concert choir’s “Carol of the Bells” by Mikhail Leontovich and arranged by Peter J. Wilhousky. It would have been difficult to pull one’s eyes from the stage. The concert choir’s performance was compelling enough for the audience to quickly learn the lyrics and sing along. The concert continued with the smooth beauty of “Von Himmel Hoch” by Felix Mendelssohn, conducted by Istad. Furumoto came out once again with “Fantasia on Greensleeves” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The University Symphony Orchestra did not disappoint with its

captivating sounds of the flute, nearly hypnotizing the audience. Before the intermission, Istad ended the first half with “A Christmas Festival,” arranged by Leroy Anderson. It was apparent that they finished with this song, for it is a combination of the most recognizable Christmas songs into one. It was the perfect ending to a perfect beginning. Once the performers and audience returned from intermission, the famous “Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas” by John Williams from Home Alone brought back the feeling of being home and watching the movie with family. The night was so special, even Elsa and her friend Olaf from “Frozen” came out to sing “Let it Go” by Kristen

Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, orchestrated by Dave Metzger and adapted by Ted Ricketts. Lauren Graham, soprano, and the university orchestra were not only making Olaf dance, but the audience as well. The jokes continued with “Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer,” arranged by Christopher Peterson and sung by the Titan’s Men’s Choir. Members of the audience were bobbing their heads with the choir as the men put on funny Christmas hats. The song ended with the men holding a “Santa Wanted” sign. Soon enough, Santa appeared as another audience sing-a-long started. The holiday favorite “Jingle Bells,” arranged by David Willcocks, was filled with infectious joy. Santa made some people smile by asking them to

take a selfie. His elf even gave candy canes to the conductors. The night was coming to a close with the drums of “Winter Wonderland” arranged by Greg Jasperse, followed by “We Three Kings,” arranged by Will Todd. Furumoto came out and green lights illuminated the stage as the University Singers, Concert Choir and University Symphony Orchestra entranced the audience with the ravishing sounds of “Somewhere in My Memory” by John Williams. It took the audience back in time, especially once the upper deck of women and men’s choir brought out glimmering candles. It was simply beautiful. The magic did not stop there. Blue lights illuminated the stage as “Silent Night,” by Franz Gruber

and arranged by John Rutter, commenced. The song was a reminder that no matter how stressful the end of the year may get, there is still unbelievable greatness in the world. Istad ended the night with “Joy to the World: A Fanfare for Christmas Day,” arranged by Randol Alan Bass, which just so happened to be the epiphany of Christmas. Everything the audience could want from Christmas was wrapped into that song. Just as Istad said, “If you love the holidays and you love to smile and you want to come and be totally blown away by 300 student musicians playing some of your favorite holiday tunes in the most exciting and grandiose way possible, then you have to come.” Next year, just go.

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Student reflects on semester spent abroad in Spain. BREANNA VASQUEZ Daily Titan My first semester abroad in Spain is coming to an end, and I really don’t know where time went. I can still vividly remember my fiancé driving me to LAX as I sat and wondered, tears rolling down my cheeks, if I was making the right decision to leave everything behind. A part of me felt selfish for choosing to leave everyone

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behind for a year, and another part of me felt excited for the unknown adventure. When I decided to study abroad, I added another year of school to my already completed four years. I took the challenge of leaving for a year-long program instead of the typical semester-long program and at the halfway point of the program, I feel fairly accomplished. I never left the country thinking that leaving for a year would be easy. I knew I would have days that would test my confidence in my decision. I’ve cried with frustration because

of my inability to speak fluent Spanish, cried because I missed my fiancé and cried because I wanted to give up. On my worst days, I would try to stop and reflect on some of the greatest days I had so far abroad, on the friendships I’ve created and on the amazing things I’ve experienced. It’s the positive things, the places I got to see and the people I met abroad that made my worst days fade away. Sometimes, people get caught up in everyday life. We think we can’t leave our family, jobs and partners and travel for a year. But leaving

for a long period of time can be the best thing for us. Not only does missing our families make us appreciate them more, but being away from them can allow us to learn about other cultures in the world. In the three months I have been abroad, I’ve traveled to two other countries and met people from all over the world. I lived with a host family for a month and got to experience what being a true Spaniard was, and I lived in my own flat for two months trying to figure out how to get warm water. I’ve had rocks

thrown at me for being a tourist in the streets of Morocco, and I’ve stood in the same German plazas where Hitler would rally Nazis. It’s the collective memories and experiences abroad that have made life so much more powerful. It’s the strangers who have helped me find what I’m looking for and then taken me on a tour of the whole city, just because they’re nice, that makes me feel like good does exist in the world. And it’s the not-so-nice experiences, like someone pretending to help me find something in the labyrinth

of Tangier, only to demand money afterwards, that have made me laugh when they are over. Committing to being away for a year was not an easy decision to make. However, as I sit at a café and drink a café con leche, Christmas lights lining the street outside, I can feel within me that I made the right decision to leave everything behind and study. Some see the fact that I’m taking more than four years to finish my bachelor’s degree as a flaw, but I see it as me taking advantage of what the world and life has to offer.

Guide dog helps student find her way Blind woman navigates campus with furry friend.

ALYSSA MARTINEZ Daily Titan Serena Miller of Buena Park walks through life a little differently than most, but she certainly doesn’t walk alone. Her sight is dependent on a loving, 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever named Spruce. “He was my guide dog at first. That’s all he was, and then we started bonding,” Miller said. “Now, I can’t see my life without him.” Miller was merely 9 months old when she was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer. Retinoblastoma, the most common type of eye cancer in children, starts in the retina and spreads throughout the eye, according to the American Cancer Society. For the months following

her diagnosis, Miller underwent chemotherapy, radiation and multiple surgeries to eliminate the cancer. However, she has no recollection of this intense time in her life. “The cancer is gone, but my eyesight diminished because of it,” Miller said. She wore thick-lensed glasses and was able to read small print up until third grade. “In fifth grade, I stopped using glasses altogether because they weren’t helping at all,” Miller said. The summer after her freshman year of high school, when she was 15 years old, her right eye almost completely stopped working. She had no other option but to have it removed and replaced with a prosthetic eyeball. Miller relied on her white cane to guide her through everyday endeavors prior to meeting Spruce. While the white cane was relatively efficient, Miller experienced one too many accidental bump-ins with strangers and hitting the

occasional leg. At 19-yearsold, Miller made the decision to fly up to Northern California to find herself a furry assistant, and she found one in Spruce. Guide Dogs for the Blind, located in San Rafael, Calif., is where Miller spent two weeks training, having her personality gauged in comparison with the dogs available, and ultimately meeting Spruce for the first time. On her second day of the training camp, the trainers brought him right up to the hotel room she was staying in. At 20 months old, Spruce was the youngest dog in his class. “He wasn’t even two years old when I graduated with him,” Miller said. Brett DeSalvo, a Cinema and Television Arts major who also has a guide dog named Jason, met Miller during a college to career preparedness class for CSUF students. “It was easy to choose a seat at her table when Jason guided me directly to Spruce,”

DeSalvo said in an email. Miller gets around campus and goes from class to class by giving directions to Spruce. He understands the difference between “left” and “right” and even helps Miller cross the street. The pair has been attending CSUF for three years, so Spruce has a pretty good idea of where classrooms are and where his favorite spots to relieve himself and relax are. “He knows the campus really well, and then we have a new routine each semester,” Miller said. “So, we used to have a bunch of classes over in kinesiology, so once we go that way he’s like ‘Oh we’re heading to yoga’ or whatever, so he’d take me right to Room 109.” DeSalvo recalled a time when Jason and Spruce were behaving a little less than perfectly. DeSalvo and Jason were crossing Nutwood Avenue to go to College Park while Miller and Spruce were crossing the street in the opposite direction.

“They wanted to have a union meeting, and catch up in the middle of the crosswalk, seemingly forgetting their training with the cars waiting for the light to turn green.” DeSalvo said. “They both seemed to forget that they were working at the time.” Of course, there is more to Miller than her interactions with Spruce. She is a junior majoring in communications and aspires to one day become a children’s television writer. Her favorite television shows include “The Big Bang Theory,” “Two Broke Girls” and “Full House.” Although her love lies with television writing for children’s shows, Miller does not limit herself to just that. “I love to write. I was even thinking of trying to publish some books,” Miller said. She has a story in the works she wants to eventually have published and possibly made into a film. “The thing that impresses me most about Serena is

her ability to just keep moving forward. It doesn’t matter if she is nervous or intimidated about something, she summons whatever inner strength she needs to accomplish her goals,” DeSalvo said. When not attending classes or spending time on campus, Miller and Spruce enjoy reading at home and playing with Miller’s cats and two other dogs: Shadow, a 4-year-old golden retriever, and Hickson, a 2-year-old husky. As well behaved as Spruce is while he is out and about with Miller, she said being at home with him is a different story. “At home, he is a demon,” Miller said. “He is always–I mean always–thinking about food.” Spruce is not one to pass up the opportunity to lick up crumbs from the cabinets, dig in garbage cans or gobble down unguarded cat food. “He’s a guide dog, but they are still dogs,” Miller said.

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The Herbivore Club is dedicated to vegetarian and vegan awareness, promotion and discussion around campus. Since spring 2016, one of its members has shown her true devotion to living a healthier life. Biology major Kaysha Kenney, 21, is the president of the Herbivore Club at Cal State Fullerton. She grew up in Murrieta and even as a child, Kenney always had a predilection for athletics, as well as academics. “I always loved school when I was a kid. I’m a perfectionist, so I always try to do well in everything,” Kenney said. “Science was always my favorite, hence the biology major.” While Kenney didn’t show any inclinations toward being vegan as a young child, she was always ardent about preservation of the earth, a value that was instilled by her parents. “I wasn’t vegetarian or vegan when I was a kid, but my parents are environmentalists. We are a pretty liberal and progressive family, so they always instilled the value of protecting the planet in me,” Kenney said. Last spring, only one semester after the club was founded, Kenney discovered the Herbivore Club. “Once I found out about the club, I went to everything,” Kenney said. “I went to all the meetings and all the events we had on campus. I volunteered for everything. Kenney originally became

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Kaysha Kenney, 21, is the president of CSUF’s Herbivore Club, which promotes vegetarian, vegan and environmental awareness.

a vegetarian because she was very sick, which led to her interest in a healthier lifestyle. After investing time in the adjustment, she developed ethical and environmental reasons for maintaining her plant-based diet. A fellow Herbivore Club member and Treasurer of the Herbivore Club, Camille Saye, is also a friend of Kenney’s. “I admire her passion to literally and genuinely save the world. She’s a true humanitarian,” Saye said. As president of the 53-member club, Kenney often spends her time leading her peers in a contribution to the humanitarian effort. “We work with a lot of animal organizations like the L.A. Farm Sanctuary, and our activism is sponsored by PETA, so we do a lot of events on campus,” Kenney said. “All of the activism stuff we do is to promote plant-based products. For example, on Halloween, we pass out vegan candy. Kenney’s adamancy to never antagonize a meat-eating person to switch to a

plant-based lifestyle does not stop her from trying to appeal to carnivores from a relatable perspective. “A lot of people say they could never give up meat. When I’m trying to convince someone to eat a plant-based diet, I tell them I used to say that too,” Kenney said. For Kenney, the common misconception that vegetarians have less energy than meat-eaters is false. “I actually have way more energy. That’s one huge thing about being plantbased; the first thing that everyone notices is that they have more energy. You are eating a lot more carbohydrates. Dairy and animal products have a lot of fat and cholesterol that can slow you down,” Kenney said. When Kenney is not conserving the earth and creatures through her humanitarianism, she spends time exploring it. “I’m a total beach person. I love scuba diving and snorkeling, hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking,” she said. “We have a boat–I’m always on the boat. I love the ocean.

The ocean is my thing,” Stephanie Villegas, another close friend of Kenney’s, has seen firsthand Kenney’s efforts to make the world a better place. “One thing I love about Kaysha is that her heart is so big and she cares so deeply about everything and everyone around her. She sees the world differently than most people and I think we need more of that,” Villegas said. She added that she admired the way Kenney has taken action for a cause that she cares about. “She chose to be vegan because she cares deeply. She chose not to be ignorant of what was happening in those slaughterhouses. She talks the talk and she definitely walks the walk,” Villegas said. As far as the future goes, it doesn’t seem like Kenney is going to lose sight of her environmentalist perspective. “My goal is to do conservation work,” Kenny said. “Save the ocean. Save the planet.”

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Letter to the Editor

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FROM JESSE HAYES Everyone has the right to an accessible and affordable education. We live in a time where there are a great amount of issues affecting millions of students. Students tend to struggle financially, mentally and emotionally while pursuing an education in a higher learning institution. If this is the case, why should it get any harder for students to continue pursuing their educational goals? The answer is simple: It shouldn’t. As a student, it is incredibly difficult to be unaffected by financial troubles while in college. The reality is and will continue to be that many students are being financially crippled. Students are taking out student loans, working two to three jobs at a time and have to be extremely frugal with the way they manage their expenses in order to pay their tuition along with housing, bills and everything else. On our campus, 55 percent of the students attending are eligible for the Pell Grant and about the same amount (52 percent) receive them. Moreover, in the academic year 2013-2014, 49 percent of the students who graduated from a California State University (CSU), accumulated loan debt for college related expenses in an amount averaging $15,898. Today, students pay an average of $6,698 a year in tuition and the proposed increase is a total of $270 over the course of year,

carrying the average to $6,970. These statistics show that there is a desperate economic need among our students. We can no longer allow for the economic conditions to get harder for our students than they already are. The Associated Students came together to take a stance on the proposed tuition increase by putting together a resolution. Our student leaders recognized the magnanimous impact this tuition increase could have on our students. When the Board of Trustees met in mid-November, a student and faculty protest against this potential tuition increase was organized by Students for Quality Education, a student activist group that works with the California Faculty Association to address student concerns on all CSU campuses. This activist group also has a chapter at our campus. Many students came out to let the Board of Trustees know that increasing costs can only hurt students and not bring forth a benefit to students. It is alarming that a public institution like the CSU is becoming less accessible to students. The CSU was once an extremely affordable educational institution that over the years, has increasingly moved toward privatization with the disguise of a public institution.

The CSU and the state expects its students to graduate in four years but fails to recognize that the continuous increase in tuition and fees slows student progress toward graduation. In particular, the Graduation Initiative of 2025 states that CSU should be graduating students in four years. The reality of this initiative is that it is counterintuitive when students are being forced to pay more tuition. This means students and their families have to get a second or third job, which leads to less time in school and eventually graduating in five or six years, maybe even more. Students care about these issues and there’s been a recent shift in our campus climate regarding the various political issues that affect us. Taking an official stance as a student government speaks volumes about the potential we have as both individuals and organizations to make change happen. The moment we stop talking about the problems that affect us the most, is the moment we become complacent with the way things are. Let’s come together as students and say no to this potential tuition hike. Written by Jesse Hayes, ASI Board of Directors representative, College of Humanities & Social Sciences & Lobby Corps staff.

Pit bull regulations are too rough Stigma surrounding the breed grows from overblowing attacks. ASHLYN RAMIREZ Daily Titan While there are many aggressive dogs, pit bull breeds are by far the most controversial and heavily regulated. The way that the breed is viewed is deeply rooted in myths, misinformation and misconceptions. The stigma needs to be tackled by Americans across the nation. Pit bulls are as deserving of love as any other dog. The taboo and fear

of owning one is horribly misplaced. With Canada recently banning pit bulls due to a fatal attack on a Montreal woman and over 40 countries having already banned the breed, people have been quick to throw man’s loyal companion to the back burner in a serious case of canine discrimination. The dog that used to be known as the perfect “nanny dog” for children because of their gentle nature as a family companion is now feared and kept from kids. Advocates against the dog breed have noted that pit bull maulings have been first recorded since 1984,

saying that they have been a problem for a long time. What people are quick to forget is that every dog has the instinct to bite. This breed isn’t inherently aggressive. Although pit bulls and pit bull mixes are not outright banned in the U.S., over 700 cities have breed-specific laws against them. The American Temperament Test Society tests the temperament of different dog breeds and much to the chagrin of those 700 cities and 41 countries, pit bulls are rated with a positive 87.4 percent. Although there are many cases of dogs attacking humans, pit bulls

were found to be even less prone to attack than fluffy chow chows. Dogs take after their owners, and if an owner can’t train the dog, it should be no surprise that the dog will subsequently run wild. If an owner doesn’t know how to be an alpha, they probably shouldn’t be attempting to raise a big dog; that should go without saying. There have been a plethora of reports of brutal attacks involving the breed, and those cases are clearly the catalyst for the fear against this specific animal. The stigma surrounding pit bulls is sad because

when raised properly, they are amazing animals. About 1.2 million dogs a year are euthanized from the shelters, with an astounding 200 pit bulls killed a day in Los Angeles shelters alone. Pit bulls account for the majority of recorded attacks across the U.S. and Canada from the 1980s to 2014, but Rottweilers, German shepherds, huskies and other popular dog breeds also populate the list, according to a 2014 study by Animals 24-7, an online journalism publication concerning animals. However, the breed is resilient. They are starting to be used as police dogs

straight from the shelter in certain states and are also being used as service dogs. Across the nation, there are many advocates for the breed that are starting to chip away at the fear behind the breed such. Including, Los Angeles’ Angel City Pit Bulls, Bad Rap etc… People shouldn’t be afraid of what they don’t understand. Through adopting pits and giving them a home, the animal can finally live a happy life and start to upend the taboo surrounding them. With time, America is sure to set the rest of the world straight with this lovable animal.

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BRANDON ROSS Daily Titan Road woes continued to haunt Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball as it got swept out of the Pacific Northwest against Eastern Washington Thursday and Portland State Saturday. The Titans (2-7) fell to 0-5 away from Titan Gym. Eastern Washington Sloppy ball movement was a key factor in Fullerton’s loss to the Eastern Washington Eagles 84-67 Thursday. The team committed 25 turnovers and tallied only 13 assists as a team. Fullerton was outscored 27-6 in the first frame as the team coughed up 11 turnovers and shot 3-10 from the field. Titan leading scorer Iman Lathan scored four points off the bench. Fullerton jumped out to a 13-5 run to start the second quarter. Center Dhanyel Johnson helped lead the Titans to a better offensive output, scoring 13 of the team’s 25 total points in the period. The Titans hung with Eastern Washington (5-3 overall) throughout the half but trailed the Eagles 42-31 heading into the break.

The attempted comeback went to dust coming out of the locker room. The Eagles came out firing, shooting 12-19 from the field (63.2 percent), including 6-8 from behind the arc, and outscoring the Titans 28-6. The Titans put forth effort in the fourth quarter but ended up losing the game by 17 points. Outside of turnovers, the team struggled from the charity stripe as well, shooting 1024 from the line. Johnson notched her first double-double of the season with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Center Daeja Smith came off the bench for 17 points and 10 rebounds. Lathan also contributed to Fullerton’s scoring effort with 21 points.

a 30-19 lead with 3:32 to go in the half. A back-andforth sequence of scoring from both sides kept CSUF within striking distance as it went into the locker room down 34-27. The output improved in the third quarter as Johnson and Jordan Jackson led the charge with six points in the frame. Jackson was lethal behind the arc, shooting 2-3. CSUF scored 25 points in the fourth but it wasn’t enough as it fell to Portland State 81-73. Lathan led the team in scoring and assists off the bench with 20 and five, respectively. This marked her fifth straight game scoring at least 20 points. Johnson contributed her second straight double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Portland State CSUF once again stumbled out the gate against Portland State (4-3 overall) as the Titans were blitzed 10-2 almost halfway through the first quarter. The Titans trailed 18-12 heading into the second but needed an offensive spark as they shot 4-18 (22.2 percent) from the field and 1-7 from behind the arc. Guard Jade Vega led an early second quarter spark for Fullerton as she notched five quick points to keep pace with Portland State. However, a balanced offensive retaliation from the Vikings brought them to

Up Next CSUF will look to match last season’s win total of three games this Saturday at Titan Gym when it returns to the hardwood to take on Pepperdine (0-9 overall). The Waves are coming off a 68-61 home loss to UNLV. Fullerton will play in front of its home fans for the rest of the calendar year and wrap up its nonconference schedule with games against San Diego State, Columbia and Antelope Valley. Tip-off for Saturday’s match against Pepperdine is slated for 6 p.m.

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“I never expect to (lead the team in scoring). I know I’m capable of doing it. My teammates got me the right shots, so I just had to knock them down,” Ramos said. From Coggins hitting a three to Rowe rejecting a shot in transition to Allman dunking on two Thunderbirds, the starters made it clear they were ready to take the baton from the bench in the second half. Defensively, the Titans were unable to slow down Thunderbird guard Randy Onwuasor. The redshirt senior was the thunder and lightning for SUU. “I thought we did a good job of holding him

tonight to 31 points,” Taylor deadpanned. Seemingly, every time the Titans hit a shot, Onwuasor had an answer. He drew a game-high 12 free throws, mixing in drives to the rim while knocking down mid-post jumpers and lofting in fadeaways over the outstretched arms of the Titans. “He’s almost like a bull in a China closet. He’s a big, strong, physical guy. Once he gets himself going in one direction, it’s difficult to deal with him in terms of getting in front of him and being able to move your feet without fouling,” Taylor said. However, the solo act wasn’t enough to overcome the Titans’ team

effort as no other Thunderbird scored more than five points. Fullerton outrebounded the Thunderbirds (40-31) and dished out more assists (14-8). Defensively, the Titans built a wall of arms to smother eight shots and swipe five steals. The bounce-back win means the Titans won’t start another losing skid after falling to San Diego last Wednesday, as the team will look to start a win streak when they travel to Nebraska-Omaha next weekend. The more important question for the Titans was simple: Could they continue their momentum into final exams week? “That’s a hell of a question– let’s answer that

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Freshmen Jakson Rowe and Austen Awosika celebrate after Rowe is introduced in the starting lineup. Awosika scored eight points in the first half to help keep the Titans in the game.

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“I’m always ready for finals,” Ramos said. “I like taking the tests.”

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