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Steven Mihaylo and CSUF students take to Twitter in heated discourse

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Steven Mihaylo is an alumnus and one of CSUF’s top monetary donors. Recently, he and CSUF students engaged on Twitter about student debt and personal responsibility. Some students were outraged by Mihaylo’s remarks, while Mihaylo felt that the vulgarity within some of the tweets was uncalled for.

Alumnus and donor reconsiders future allocation of funds.

MICAH AUGIMERI-LEE Daily Titan This past week, a discourse on Twitter erupted between CSUF donor and alumnus Steve Mihaylo and multiple students, causing Mihaylo to question how his monetary contributions to the university are being used.

“You know, I think I’m owed an apology for the vulgarity and some of the things these kids have said to me without even getting to know me, and I’m going to reserve judgement on

anything I do for Cal State Fullerton in the future,” Mihaylo said. “I’ve been giving it (money) to them (Cal State Fullerton) with no strings attached, and in the future, I’m probably going to designate where it goes.”

The initial tweet from June 2015 that started the correspondence was from CSUF student Luke Higgott, Twitter handle @LukeWalkSkyer.

Higgott tweeted, “expected student loan debt payoff: April 2057” Steve Mihaylo, Twitter handle @smihaylo, replied, on November 30 of this year, “Have you ever considered getting a job? That’s what I did!

It worked. @smihaylo #trump crexendo.com.”

Higgott tweeted back, “I work two jobs at the institution that you paid millions of dollars to slap your name onto to satisfy your tiny ego????”

Higgott, 21, senior computer science major, works two jobs at the university in Housing and Residence Life as a social media marketing assistant, and he also serves as vice chair for Facilities and Operations for the Titan Student Center’s governing board.

None of Higgott’s tweets contained vulgarities.

“I was surprised, actually, and more taken aback that someone who invested so much of their fortune into higher education could have such negative things to say to students,” Higgott said in an email.

Higgott also said that he thinks because Mihaylo graduated in 1969, he is looking at modern students’ experience “through a much different lens.”

After this interaction, an avalanche of tweets, tags and hashtags followed.

CSUF senior English major Marie Watschke, Twitter handle @WestCoastBabae, tweeted a picture of herself giving the middle finger to the Mihaylo statue outside of Mihaylo Hall with the caption, “lol F*** this guy.”

She also tweeted, “@itsbereniced @smihaylo @LukeWalkSkyer welp, guess it’s time to go S*** on a statue.”

Mihaylo tweeted in response to Watschke’s tweet saying, “And this is what the university I’ve given

millions of my hard earned money to teaches? Disgusting! @smihaylo crexendo.com” Watschke said that she was mad because she thinks Mihaylo doesn’t understand what college students are going through.

“He thinks that we’re entitled and that we don’t work hard enough, and that’s just totally not true,” Watschke said. “I don’t feel bad for flipping off his statue, and I don’t feel bad for that vulgar display against him, because he made me feel that way. He made me feel angry.”

Mihaylo said that he does care about students and the challenges they face, but that millennials need to move away from the “age of entitlement.”

“I think it’s a systemic problem that people expect somebody else to take care of their actions. We all do things that create situations and circumstances, and we have to live with those things,” Mihaylo said. “If you make the choice to borrow money, you should be aware that you’re going to have to pay it back.”

Mihaylo offered to help students by paying any student 10 percent for product leads and 1 percent for service leads that his telephone company Crexendo sells to businesses. This is so that students have another opportunity to earn money to assist in any financial situation they may be in.

Cal State Fullerton is approaching its 60th anniversary and many of the university’s buildings are slated for renovations.

During the 2017-2018 academic year, CSUF has five major renovation projects planned involving improvements for

McCarthy Hall, the Pollak Library, the Kinesiology and Health Science building, the Performing Arts Center and Langsdorf Hall.

For this academic year, CSUF has two renovation projects now that the TSU expansion has been completed: the

Pollak Library Phase 1 renovation and the McCarthy Hall Phase 1 renovation.

The Pollak Library renovations are in response to a 5.1 earthquake that occurred in 2014 that caused millions of dollars in damage. Repairs will not be completed for several

years, and the total estimated cost of the renovation project is between $30 and $40 million.

Pollak Library Phase 1 Renovations began September 2015 and will cost an estimated $12 million.

“There are a lot of things that influence cost … We are in an

environment where we have limited funds, so we do (meet budgets) quite a bit, said Tinnah Medina, the director of capital projects at CSUF. “But part of construction is mitigating risk, a lot of it is unknown.”

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Campus buildings to be renovated Multiple future projects planned for CSUF. ANTHONY BAGHDADY Daily Titan

ASI hosts karaoke for finals stress relief

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Students were given a trip down memory lane with nostalgic tunes, a multitude of giveaway prizes and snacks.

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Addictive tendencies chalked up to routine

Men’s basketball looks to keep rolling

Energy drinks’ integration into daily life warrants a serious double take as the numerous health risks go unnoticed.

Coming off a one-point, last-minute victory, Titans face familar opponents in San Diego, Southern Utah.

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DTBRIEFS ‘Housewives’ star on trial for murder On Monday, “Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Joshua Michael Waring, 27, was ordered to stand trial on three charges of attempted murder in Costa Mesa, according to the Orange County Register.

Several victims testified against Waring.

One victim, Jennifer M., witnessed him shooting from a white 2011 BMW. Another, Ronald D., knew he heard, “Nine to 10 shots.”

Days before the shooting, also on Babb Street, Waring waved a gun at his girlfriend which led to more evidence of his reasons for arrest.

Prosecutors provided enough evidence against Waring to hold a preliminary hearing, according to Orange County Superior Judge W. Michael Hayes.

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The Asian Pacific American Resource Center welcomed the CSUF community to talk about stereotypes and expectations during their “Ocha Conversations” on Tuesday.

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University Hall played host to many participants who expressed their own personal expectations based on race. At the event, people were encouraged to write down stereotypes on paper and display them.

Busting the ‘Model Minority Myth’ “Ocha Conversations” welcomed discussion about stereotypes.

WILLIAM OLIVIERI Daily Titan The Asian Pacific American Resource Center and the Japanese Culture Club held “Ocha Conversations” about the “Model Minority Myth” Tuesday afternoon.

Students gathered in University Hall to discuss the “Model Minority Myth” which is the perceptions and expectations on Asian-Americans based on their race.

The event began at 5 p.m. and went until 6:30 p.m. with free Ocha tea and snacks being offered. Every student involved had the opportunity to discuss their experiences and views about the myth “Not everyone is treated with the same equalities as everyone thinks Asians are entitled to,” said Grandy Lirungan, a third-year linguistics major and one of the events facilitators.

After introductions, students were asked to say what came to mind when they

hear about the myth. They were then shown a powerpoint which defined the myth before again being asked the same question.

“If everybody in the Asian community is expected to reach these high standards, then the people who are struggling get overlooked,” one audience member said during the discussion.

Another student talked about “exotic looks,” which opened a discussion that dealt with beauty standards involved in the myth. The discussion moved across the room, and each attendee was given the opportunity to talk.

Attendees’ answers were then written on large white sheets of paper, which had words associated with the myth listed. Some of the examples written up were “good grades,” “high achievers,” “social pressure (high standards)” and “misleading.”

From there, they discussed the impacts of the myth. They listed the impacts on another large sheet of paper, including “assumption of wealth ignores poverty,” “assumptions of parents’ micromanaging”

and “overlooking effect of internment history.”

“I learned that Asian-Americans are struggling in American society,” said Yu Zhen, fifth-year mechanical engineering major, after the discussion.

The students then talked about ways to move forward with the knowledge they gained during the meeting. On one more sheet of paper, ideas were written down such as “educate others,” “breaking down statistics,” “celebrate progress so far” and “need more representation.”

“The first thing that comes to mind is that we have to educate people,” one student said talking about how the election has played into the myth.

Lirungan said he was pleased with the outcome of the event, since the discussion grew and became more involved as more students joined in.

“I would say there’s help out there for you,” Lirungan said regarding students that have experiences with the myth. “If you ever feel alone or if there are people talking down to you, there are people here to help you out.”

For the Record In the Dec. 6 article “E-sports provide player scholarships,” it was stated that the Titan Kings beat out 55 other teams to make it to the Tespa tournament championship. They actually beat out 163 other teams in their region, 55 in the playoffs.

The California State University Chancellor Emeritus Charles Reed, who served from 1998 to 2012, died at age 75 Tuesday, according to the Daily Breeze.

Under Reed, the CSU system opened its Cal State Channel Islands campus, raised student enrollment numbers and created multiple new study programs, such as the Central American Studies program out of CSU Northridge in 2000.

However, the period in which he was chancellor is also known for tuition increases due to funding cuts as a result of the 2008 recession.

“Charlie will always be remembered as a formative figure in our university’s history and as a tenacious, passionate champion of public higher education,” said current CSU Chancellor Timothy White.

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Germany bans burqas Angela Merkel, Germany’s Chancellor of 11 years, addressed her conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Tuesday afternoon and claimed she supports the banning of burqas whenever legally possible in Germany.

“The full-face veil is not acceptable in our country,” she told delegates in Essen where the rally was held.

Thomas de Maizière, the German interior minister and one of Merkel’s closest allies in the CDU, explained the reason for the strict stance against the religious attire being that it does not aid in the integration that is needed for the two people to coexist.

- RISHU BHARDWAJ

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ASI looks to bring more pride to campus with free food.

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During the last Taco Tuesday of the fall 2016 semester, Jason Bonney, the Titan Tusk Force athletics coordinator for ASI, was seen holding a taco-shaped sign as he walked to the event at Tuffy Lawn.

The sign was meant to help spread awareness of the event beyond the confines of social media.

“For marketing purposes, we use Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to get our presence known,” Bonney said.

Before the event started, students lined up well past the ASI tables. Bonney said that students typically line up 30 to 45 minutes before the event begins.

Jeanette Esquivel, the Titan Tusk Force director for ASI, oversaw the event.

“Taco Tuesday is an event that we have every first Tuesday of the month,” Esquivel said. “We do it because we want to increase Titan Pride. So it’s just an event to encourage students to wear Titan gear.”

In the past, if students wore Titan gear, they would receive a promotional item. However, for this event, whoever came had an opportunity to get something.

“At the end of the day,

what this is, is to bring everyone together as a community and show our pride that we have here on campus,” Esquivel said.

As soon as students got to the front of the line, they were greeted by plates, tortillas, meat and vegetables for students who are vegetarian.

After they had gotten their tacos, students were offered different promotional items, including fanny packs, shirts, CSUF cups, foam wallets, decals and cards.

“We do a lot of the reservations before the semester starts, so the coordinators can do a lot of it before hand and they don’t have to worry about that,” Esquivel said. “What takes time is advertising the event, going to housing and telling students to come out, especially because the location is kind of hidden off of campus.”

The Gastronome on campus near student housing supplied the ingredients for the tacos.

The Titan Tusk Force collaborated with the athletics department for this Taco Tuesday as an opportunity for those involved with athletics to get in touch with students, Esquivel said.

“The basketball team is out here because we also want our students to support our athletes,” Esquivel said.

Natalie Pascua, a fourthyear health science major, and her friends were waiting in line for an

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Students line up in front of the ASI stand on Tuffy Lawn Tuesday to get free tacos and Titan-themed items. Jason Bonney, the Titan Task Force athletics coordinator for ASI, said that people typically start to line up 30 to 45 minutes before the event begins.

opportunity to eat the free tacos. Pascua is Esquivel’s sorority sister from Sigma Kappa.

“She lets us know of different kinds of events,” Pascua said. “When you

get kind of involved with Greek Life or anything at school, you can also get involved with different kinds of events for school.”

The event ended 20 minutes early, Esquivel said,

meaning that those involved had hit their target and the food had run out.

“We would just like for all students here to enjoy student life at Cal State Fullerton,” Bonney said. “We

want to change the culture so that we are not like a commuter school. We have over 400 clubs that you can get involved with and there are a lot of ways to show your Titan Pride.”

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Jeffrey Cook, chief communications officer at CSUF, responded to the Twitter interactions on behalf of the university saying, “The university is not party to the Twitter exchange, and we cannot represent Mr. Mihaylo’s perspectives ... We continue to be grateful for Mr. Mihaylo’s investment and belief in his alma mater but

beyond that, again, the university isn’t really party to the exchange that’s on Twitter. I think the initial posts that prompted the exchange are regrettable, but we can’t represent his perspectives or interpret his perspectives.”

Mihaylo said that when he attended CSUF, free speech was a lot more welcome and that both conservative and liberal thinkers respected each other’s ideas.

“Today, I don’t think that’s the case. There’s too much vulgarity and screaming whenever someone has an opinion that’s different from theirs. They don’t really back anything up with facts.

It’s more emotional today,” Mihaylo said. “They’re not taught to respect other peoples’ opinions for one thing, and they use vulgarity to drown people out. That’s just not right. I would be happy

to debate anyone, but I want it to be civil.”

Mihaylo said he understands that students struggle with tuition and student loan debt, but that he too had to undergo many challenges and struggles in life to get to where he is today.

“I think it’s wrong for students to assume that I was born with a golden spoon in my mouth ... I’m proud of the hardships I had to

withstand as a young person.

It’s kind of like steel. Heat causes it to be stronger, and adversity causes people to be stronger.”

Mihaylo was in foster care from the time he was 9 years old until he was 17, shortly after which he served in the military for three years in the 101st Airborne Division.

Mihaylo has been a longtime donor to Cal State

Fullerton and said that collectively, he has donated probably at least eight figures.

He said that he receives numerous phone calls a day from people asking for financial aid.

“As I said, (I get) two to three calls a week from people that need assistance, and maybe I’ll start giving it to schools that use it more prudently.”

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Phase 1 has an estimated completion date towards the end of 2017 The renovations will be done on the first, third and fifth floors of the south wing of the library, and more than 641,000 books will be transported from the south to the north wing. The renovations will also include adding more seating areas and purchasing new furniture.

Phase 2 of the Pollak Library renovations are expected to begin in 2018.

The most recent library renovation before this was the addition of the four-story steel-andglass framed structure between the north and south wings that was completed in 1996.

The university is requesting $14,765,000 from the CSU system for the first phase of a McCarthy Hall renovation. The renovation will address life safety needs, correct conveying system deficiencies and upgrading Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access.

Renovations on the Kinesiology and Health Science building, the Joseph Clayes III Performing Arts Center and Langsdorf Hall are all currently slated as “Future Projects” in the Fullerton Capital Improvement Plan. They are set to happen at a currently undetermined time between the 2017-2018 academic year and the 2020-2021 academic year.

The Kinesiology and Health Science building renovations will upgrade the facilities in the building to match current health promotion programs that have changed since the building was first constructed in the 1960s.

Classrooms and laboratories are set to see improvements, as will

the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

The Joseph Clayes III Performing Arts Center will have building systems improved and renovations made to meet ADA codes. There will also be adjustments made to scene changing mechanics and the orchestra pit.

Certain hazardous materials such as lead and asbestos will be removed from both the Kinesiology building and Performing Arts Center.

Langsdorf Hall, which was originally built in 1970, will be improved to meet building codes and address “programmatic deficiencies.” Utility system will also have upgrades and classrooms will be modernized, which will add more lecture space for Full Time Equivalent students and get rid of some faculty offices.

In August 2003, the Kinesiology and Health Science building was added to the physical education structure.

Construction of the Joseph Clayes III Performing Arts Center addition was completed January 2006. The addition was a concert hall and was completed at a total cost of $41,903,139.00.

The nine-story wing of Langsdorf Hall received a seismic retrofit in 2001 that cost $2,821,000.

The total cost of all projects on the Capital Outlay Program Priority List for the 2016-2017 academic year, which contains the construction and renovation plans for every university in the CSU system, is $568,362,000.

In the 2016-2017 academic year, CSUF has a $31,415,000 Capital Improvement Plan, while in the 2017-2018 academic year,

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the university’s costs will come to $50,119,000. The 2017-2018 costs will come from modernization and renovation needs ($28,646,000) and new facilities ($15,923,000).

Compared to CSUF, Cal State University, Long Beach has an $8,997,000 Capital Improvement Plan for the 2016-2017 academic year and a $56,833,000 Capital Improvement Plan for the 20172018 academic year.

Cal State University, San Bernardino, has a $62,311,000 Capital Improvement Plan for the 2016-2017 academic year and a $8,370,000 Capital Improvement Plan for 2017-2018.

By 2021, if all needs for critical infrastructure deficiencies, modernization, renovation and new facilities and infrastructure are met, CSUF will cost the CSU system an estimated $388,490,000.

Some buildings are being renovated to improve safety in case of natural disasters such as earthquakes.

“We have to remember that most buildings on campus were constructed in the late 1960s … Since then, the International Building Code and Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) has updated the Structural/Seismic Design Manual many times,” said Sudarshan Kurwadkar, assistant professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in an email interview.

Medina said that the university’s potential exposure in the case of a natural disaster “isn’t too bad.”

“The system goes through a priority of most exposed risks to the campus versus less,” Medina said. “In comparison to the

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The Pollak Library

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Clayes Performing Arts Center

system (as a whole), this campus actually does pretty well.”

At this point, administrators are securing campus buildings against the possibility of minor damages, like those to the library. “(Safety) is a relative term. We are looking at the least safe issues and trying to address those.

There is nothing on campus that we would consider to be a real hazard at this point, even in the case of an earthquake,” said Roy Gonzales, director of Administrative Services and Strategic Planning.

While the damages to the library were costly, no one was injured in the earthquake. University officials are adamant about

Langsdorf Hall

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McCarthy Hall

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Kinesiology and Health Science

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the fact that safety of university inhabitants is of the utmost concern.

“There is no way to know what the impact of a seismic event would be. If you take the

library, for example, there was some damage, but mostly ceilings were damaged. We are working on looking at that, but there weren’t major structural issues,” Gonzales said.

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The Page Turner Romance novels offer more than most might expect.

JACQUELINE LINDENBERG Daily Titan Romance novels are a genre that aren’t particularly regarded seriously. There is a stigma that romance novels are too mushy and don’t hold anything of importance. However, I can say from experience, that this is not the case.

I have read countless romance novels, ranging from historical romance to modern. But one author, the talented Judith McNaught, stands out the most.

McNaught is a master when it comes to romance novels. Never in my existence have I read any books that have made me so emotional. Almost all of her novels have made me fall to my knees on my bedroom floor and weep until my strength has left me.

McNaught’s writing is exquisite, and she makes love tangible and real.

One of McNaught’s novels, “Whitney, My Love,” was the second romance novel I ever read. I remember that I was a sophomore in high school when I read it. I did not expect it to emotionally destroy me. Immediately, I fell in love with the main character, Clayton Westmoreland.

I truly don’t think any man can ever compare to Clayton, but it was his love for Whitney that had me choking continuously.

One thing about romance novels, specifically historical romance novels, that I absolutely admire and believe should be brought to reader’s attention is the way they focus around love. These books show that a man falling in love is neither shameful nor a sign of weakness.

Because a man loved and admired a woman, he wasn’t afraid of commitment. He vowed to love, cherish and protect a woman for the rest of his life, and I find that simultaneously beautiful and heart

wrenching. Sadly, I believe love and commitment are taken lightly these days.

I read romance novels because love is shown as a powerful force. Love is sacred, and most of the time, it kills me because I want so badly for a love like this to exist. Thankfully, romance novels offer me the chance to live it.

Some of the very first ones that I ever read were given to me by my mother, and those books had actually been given to her from my great grandmother.

Romance never goes out of style and being a hopeless romantic is completely acceptable.

Of course, there is an occasional romance novel that

is a little too mushy for me.

Other than a scant few, romance novels actually hold more seriousness and drama than I would have ever thought. Some are innocent and funny, like “I’ve Got Your Number,” by Sophie Kinsella. Others grasp the heart and then tear it to pieces, like all the books written by McNaught, including “Paradise” and “Almost Heaven.”

What began as a book to get my mind off of stress turned into one of the biggest parts of who I am.

Never did I think that I would have bookcases filled to the brim with romance novels. I have now resorted to piling books on the floor and on top of my

bed because my two bookcases are threatening to explode from all the books squished in.

It is a little obvious I have a slight obsession with love.

I think about it all day. This genre of novels has not only allowed me to delve into a world where love prevails, but it also has inspired me to write about love myself.

In a way, romance novels saved me. At a time when I felt rather hopeless, these books gave a hope that maybe, somewhere out there in the world, love still conquers all. If the stars align, perhaps even I might have the miraculous opportunity of experiencing something as sacred and wonderful.

‘Don’t Smoke Rock’ returns to the 90s Smoke DZA and Pete Rock go back to hip-hop’s roots.

ASHLYN RAMIREZ Daily Titan Harlem’s resident rapper Smoke DZA appropriately teamed up with the Bronx’s Pete Rock in order to produce “Don’t Smoke Rock,” a subtle love letter to hip-hop’s origins in New York City.

“Don’t Smoke Rock,” which is a clever take on both artist’s names, rightly does East Coast hip-hop justice. Not only is the album heavily influenced by 90s hip-hop, but it also connects and transitions into the current era of rap through new artists such as breakout Harlem rapper Dave East, Mac Miller and BJ The Chicago Kid. Veteran hip-hop artists Jadakiss, Cam’Ron, Royce Da 5’9, Rick Ross, BIG K.R.I.T., Dom Kennedy and others also take the time to bless a track with a verse.

The track titled “I Ain’t Scared” also features a vocal sample from the legendary Nas. While Dom Kennedy is a West Coast rapper, his verse on “Dusk 2 Dusk,” alongside

Mississippi’s BIG K.R.I.T., stands out as one of the best on the album. The flow is not only dynamic and flavorful, but it’s also the perfect song to bob your head to.

Dave East’s feature on “Limitless” showcases his work as an underground Harlem rapper while Smoke DZA throws relentless amounts of shade, making listeners remember his rightful place in hip-hop.

He raps about out of body experiences, saying that there is no ceiling for him. Smoke DZA also says in his first verse: “Don’t ever mention other cats to me, they came and went,” which is a clear shot at new hip-hop today.

The first half of the album is laced with generic, simple yet properly placed East Coast beats. No song exactly screams to be skipped.

One downside is that no song particularly stands out until the last half of the album, unless a little background research is done into the songs to better understand their narrative.

“Moving Weight Pt. 1,” featuring a verse from Cam’Ron, talks about growing up in New York City.

Smoke DZA and Pete Rock use this album to not only speak about national and personal issues, but they also

use it to bring to life both Harlem and the Bronx. The mix of lyrics delves between meaningful, thoughtful and the usual hip-hop topics of women, alcohol, guns and copious amounts of pot.

“Last Name” gives a shout out to the late Sandra Bland while talking about hustling in New York City.

Sandra Bland was a black woman who died in police custody under strange circumstances.

Her death sparked outrage over police brutality in the U.S., which is still a problem that African-Americans face every day. Her mention in this song makes sense, since he is talking about not wanting to get caught hustling.

Smoke DZA throws more people under the bus by calling out others for having “fake chains” and a bunch of Jordans’ while still being broke. He mentions how everyone is a rapper, but no one is actually as “far up the ladder” as he currently is. Once again, this man knows his place in underground hip-hop.

In “Black Superhero Car” featuring Rick Ross, the late Eric Garner is given a shout out like Bland in “Last Name.” Garner, who was from New York, was killed by a chokehold for selling loose cigarettes on

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Smoke DZA and Pete Rock collaborate with a multitude of well-known rappers on their latest album “Don’t Smoke Rock” to pay homage and bridge the gap between old and new school hip-hop.

the street. Like Bland, the case was eventually settled, but it left a permanent scar on the African-American community.

“Milestone” is another verse that talks about how life was like growing up while having to hustle and sell drugs. Styles P says in the second verse: “To not get arrested is a milestone,” while Jadakiss raps

about how all he knew before his current life was selling cocaine.

The rappers then talk about making it through obstacles. Styles P mentions that instead of being selfish, he became selfless.

This album strays from what is popular right now in hip-hop entirely, which is what sets it apart from other albums released in

2016. There is no trap music here for kids to bang their heads to, and there’s no mumble rap present from artists like Future.

The heart of the work lies in the simplicity behind the production and the lyrics that grace the beats. “Don’t Smoke Rock” is worth a listen or two, especially for listeners who love East Coast hip-hop.

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A&E TSU Pub gets nostalgic with karaoke

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Students chose their favorite songs between free snacks.

KALEB STEWART Daily Titan

An ordinary Monday afternoon in the TSU Pub was infused with flashes from the past. Nostalgia Karaoke brought music and merchandise from decades past to students who needed to relax being on the edge of finals week.

With songs such as “You’re Beautiful,” “Somebody to Love,” “Save the Last Dance” and “Underneath It All” being sung by students, Titans were able to choose from a selection of nostalgic favorites.

The refreshments provided were pizza, Ring Pops, Pop Rocks, animal crackers, chips and Capri Suns. Giveaway prizes included a DVD copy of “Back to the Future,” a “Scooby-Doo” Chia Pet and a “Super Mario Bros.” themed backpack.

Chloe Okura, the Monday and Tuesday Open Mic coordinator, has experience organizing the event. However, this being the last karaoke of the fall semester made it special.

“When finals are coming around and life’s getting crazy, it is sometimes okay to take a step back and remember a time when things were just really relaxed and really cheesy and really fun,” Okura said.

A photo booth that was neon-colored and painted could be found in the corner with numerous items such as chokers and a parody of the Nickelodeon logo that had “ASI Productions” written on it along with Pokémon cards.

Embracing the 1990s and the 2000s allowed for students to

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The TSU Pub was filled with music from the 90s and 2000s to give students an opportunity to share their singing talents while, also getting some much-needed rest and relaxation from a stressful finals week.

remember the snacks, songs and food of their childhood.

“Because they were such a fun time for music. That is all the stuff I grew up listening to, and my friends grew up listening to. All the pop and R&B and hip-hop, it is so fun listening back to those again and going ‘Oh yeah, I remember this!,’” Okura said.

Those Titans who showed up had their choice between three party favors: slappy

wrist bracelets, mood rings and scrunchies.

“Part of the biggest challenges is to make the event work and make everyone feel included, especially for karaoke and open mic, because the spotlight is on the students,” Okura said.

The number of people coming into the karaoke event often fluctuates based on the time of year that the event is happening, Okura said.

“Obviously, during midterm season everyone gets super super busy,” Okura said. “But then around finals season, people like to kick back and the numbers usually get really really big during finals.”

Celeste Lara, a communications entertainment and tourism major, won a Super Mario backpack from one of the numerous drawings throughout the hour.

“It was great to win it

because I do like playing ‘Mario Kart,’” Lara said.

Her song selection was not only based on how much she liked it, but the fact that it would be easy on her vocal cords. She discovered karaoke during a previous semester, as she came with a friend before their class period.

Aaron Sasis, an art major with intentions of changing to fine art, had attended karaoke in the pub numerous times before. On his

table, there were Pop Rocks, Gushers, Ring Pops, pizza and Doritos.

Even with all of the nostalgic prizes and pop songs, the most important thing in the events that Okura oversees is friendly sensibility.

“It is really important for them to feel at home and to feel comfortable,” Okura said. “Even if they don’t know anybody, they can know me. They can know the host.”

‘Anonymous’ should stay hidden This hacking film falls short in almost every possible respect.

ANTHONY BAGHDADY Daily Titan As “Anonymous” follows Alex Danyliuk, a young rebel hacker as portrayed by Callan McAuliffe, it stumbles every step of the way.

In the movie, Danyliuk is the son of Ukrainian parents who migrated to Canada when Danyliuk was just a boy. When his laborious mother is laid off from her job at the local bank, Danyliuk vows to his mother that he will be the one to see his family through the rough times. Little does Danyliuk’s mother know, he is paying the bills with stolen cash.

However, his promise to provide for his family, which was somewhat morally justified, is quickly demonized by the fact that he forgets all about why he started hacking in the first place. The hacking enterprise becomes so lucrative that Danyliuk eventually turns cyber-stealing into a nine-to-five job. Eventually, Danyliuk evolves into a fullfledged criminal and forgets all about college.

While McAuliffe’s performance is decent, the movie desperately could’ve used a Brad Pitt or a Tom Cruise.

Every scene of the movie, McAuliffe puts on the same “Cool Hand Luke” face. McAuliffe’s forgettable performance is worsened by the lackluster script and the story’s inability to create characters that are relatable to the audience, because they show no emotion. The only thing that any of the VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM/AE

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“Anonymous” is a valiantly failed effort to depict a modern-day hacker who gets into some shady business.

characters seem to value is money. They have no depth and thusly no likeability.

In an age where computers control basically every aspect of life, a hacker who can manipulate the computer directives is basically a cyber-superhero. Hackers have abilities that no one else does, in movies and in real life. Hence, hacking films have a lot of potential because almost anything can happen.

However, “Anonymous” chooses not to take any exciting risks. Danyliuk could have destroyed the world if the writers wanted him to, yet the coolest trick Danyliuk pulls is some uninspired hacking assignment directed towards a bully. The assignment was given to him by the dark web. Despite its peculiar name, the inclusion of the clandestine society doesn’t add anything mysterious to the flick.

Danyliuk joins forces with two other anarchist hackers.

Sye, played by Daniel Eric Gold, schools Danyliuk in the ways of quick cash hacking. Kira, portrayed by Lorraine Nicholson, is the most talented hacker of the group and has some very surreptitious intentions in mind.

It is with the help of these two that Danyliuk is able to reach the next level as a cyber-criminal.

The exotic locations and costumes are not able to alleviate this movie’s two-dimensional characters, lack of drama and its amateurish writing and acting. Perhaps a more star-studded cast might’ve changed the tone, but the movie was flawed from its conception.

Even good actors can’t revive a poorly penned script. Although there is a decent twist at the end, “Anonymous” is hardly worth the ticket.

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OPINION Energy drinks stimulate addiction PAGE 6 DECEMBER 7, 2016 WEDNESDAY

Caffeine and suspicious chemicals play a big role in over reliance.

JACQUELINE LINDENBERG Daily Titan As the hours of the day drag on, the need for an energy boost is beyond necessary. While energy drinks have become a common quick-fix, the insanely high amounts of sugar and caffeine in these drinks are minimal compared to the “ghost addiction” that so many have fallen prey to.

There is no dictionary definition for “ghost addiction,” but it can be simply described as an addiction that goes undiagnosed and subsequently untreated.

It’s commonly known that energy drinks are full of caffeine, but millions of desperate people instinctively gravitate to the fizzy drink far too often for it to be safe.

It’s scary to think that energy drinks could be the first form of addiction young adults face, and they don’t even know it, thus the specter association.

A Rockstar energy drink contains around 80 mg of caffeine per serving, while a regular cup of coffee contains 95 mg of caffeine.

With a regular cup of coffee containing more caffeine than an actual energy drink, it sends chills down the spine to wonder what other ingredients are being pumped into the drinks to give consumers such a jolt.

Besides the delightful amount of caffeine, some

other ingredients in energy drinks include a high dosage of sugar, B-vitamins and taurine.

While fun chemicals keep young fertile minds awake for long past their bedtimes, the deadly combination of energy drinks and alcohol has been harrowingly on the rise.

The danger of mixing the two should be as clear as someone yelling in your ear, “Heart attack in a can!”

Some alcoholic energy beverages can contain as much as 12 percent alcohol content, according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. But people still throw away their hard earned cash for a can or two.

A major and quite frightening side effect of combining the two together is that a consumer might not know how intoxicated they really are, according to 2016 article by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

The term for this effect is known as “wide-awake drunkenness.” As a person’s cognitive functions are weakened, this results in a lack of awareness of how intoxicated their body really is, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s (NCBI) 2010 article.

The risk of consuming energy drinks and having to be rushed over to the emergency room seems to be quite the opposite of having enough energy for the day.

The research done on the deadly combination of alcohol and caffeine, which was

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Energy drinks have been a go-to for a great amount of the public. But the dangerous part is when this routine becomes a hidden addiction. The negative effects that these drinks bring need to be more commonly known to prevent this.

tested on mice, showed that the effects change the brain so drastically that it mirrors the effect that cocaine has, according to a 2016 Livescience article.

Another recent report surfaced regarding an elderly man who experienced bleeding of the brain after consuming an energy drink, according to a case study done by University of Alabama Birmingham.

There haven’t been many studies on the long-term effects that the ingredients in energy drinks carry, according to the NCBI, but it’s easy to see how devastating these effects have been.

In the U.S., there are no regulations or bans on energy drinks, which means there isn’t much limitation to what companies can say or not say about the drinks

they provide, according to NCBI. The fact that companies that supply energy drinks don’t list the negative side effects on their products, or some sort of surgeon general warning as to the addictive properties, raises a few questioning eyebrows.

More studies should be done to further look into why energy drinks have such grueling side effects

so proper precautions can be taken. Consumers have the right to know what really is in the energy beverage they are drinking and what health factors they should be aware of initially.

If precautions aren’t taken, the millions that are enabling their ghost addiction by choosing to ignore the dangers of energy drinks, might become ghosts themselves.

Letter to the Editor FROM CALEB BURKES After graduation, where will you lead?

I’m planning to join Teach for America and teach middle school science in Baltimore next year. My faithful community is worried about the challenges I’ll face as a first-year teacher. But mostly, people are confused.

I have wrestled with how to best respond to these questions.

Do I tell them how I have seen the education system neglect the human dignity of many vulnerable and marginalized people? Do I tell them I can’t just stand and watch injustice? Do I tell them how much it bothers me to see segregated school systems still prevalent in 2016? Or how it breaks my heart to see the disparities between affluent and low-income schools?

I believe that the classroom is a powerful place for social change, where all of my identities and experiences can come together to help pave a different path for my future students.

When I think about the issues, I am most passionate

about student diversity, access to food and shelter, race relations and bringing STEM into low-income communities. I‘ve come to realize that there’s no better place to tackle them head on than in the classroom.

After all, education is the most powerful tool at our disposal to disrupt inequity and create opportunity.

As a kinesiology major, I love learning about the many sub-disciplines that come together to create a holistic approach to the mind and body through rehabilitation, sport, exercise and play.

However, even as kinesiology continues to grow on many college campuses around the country, the field lacks diversity.

As a middle school teacher, I have the unique opportunity to instill a love of science in all of my students so that they feel confident taking on a career of their choice.

I have the ability to use my privilege to empower and inspire my students to recognize their potential and possibly become a physical therapist, exercise

physiologist or sport psychologist.

I’ve worn many hats during my time as a student: Cru Ministry Leader, server at BJ’s restaurant and Peace and Security Chair of GenUN, a national initiative of UNA-USA to engage and energize young supporters around UN issues.

All of these experiences have helped to define who I am, my values and what I’m most passionate about.

But through all of these different experiences, I’ve found a common thread: We must be the change we seek in this world.

So as you consider which path you’ll forge after graduation, I encourage you to listen to the voice that tells you to do what’s a little unexpected. Listen to the experiences that have defined your college career thus far. Step out of your comfort zone. I hope you’ll find that your path is richer for it.

Caleb Burkes is a kinesiology major. He is also a 2017 Teach for America-Baltimore corps member.

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Cal State Fullerton leading scorer Iman Lathan tallied 20 or more points in all three games last week to earn Big West Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Lathan has scored at least 20 points in all but two games this season.

She led her team to victory over Whittier and Montana last week to give the Titans their first back-to-back wins since November 2015. Lathan contributed 23 points and seven rebounds Sunday against Loyola Marymount.

- HAYLEY M. SLYE

Francis chosen as BOLD Scholar

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Senior guard Lionheart Leslie plays defense for Cal State Fullerton at Titan Gym in last Wednesday’s 83-73 loss to Nebraska-Omaha. Leslie is averaging 10.9 points per game and came up big for the Titans Sunday, drawing a foul in the last minute and making two free throws to give the Titans a 78-77 win over Pacific.

Men’s hoops eyes .500 record

With offense rolling, Titans to face Toreros and Thunderbirds.

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Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball looks to break even at .500 as it hits the road to face the University of San Diego Wednesday before heading home to take on Southern Utah Saturday.

San Diego Both CSUF and San Diego have a 3-5 record, but San Diego has faced tougher competition with losses to San Diego State, No. 2 ranked UCLA and USC. The Toreros lost by double digits in all three games.

On the offensive side of the court, San Diego is led by senior forward Brett Bailey with 18.5 points per game, followed by sophomore Olin Carter III who is averaging 15.9 points per game.

The Toreros offense has struggled to find consistent scoring throughout

their roster. The team is averaging 69.4 points per game with only Bailey and Carter averaging double figures in scoring on the season.

On the other side, the Titans have four players averaging double figures through their first eight games. Tre’ Coggins leads the team, averaging 20 points per game. Fellow senior Lionheart Leslie and freshman Jackson Rowe are second-best in the scoring column with 10.9 points per game.

Leslie showed his heart and veteran leadership in the last seconds of Saturday night’s game against Pacific when he got fouled going to the basket with just three seconds left and made two clutch go-ahead free throws to give the Titans a much needed win.

Fullerton has the edge all-time against San Diego with a 19-10 record. The Titans will look to get their fourth straight victory over the Toreros after taking last season’s game 67-55 in the Titans’ home opener.

Coggins scored 12 points in that matchup while Leslie added 10. Khalil Ahmad, who is academically

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ineligible for Fall semester, put up 11 points in that matchup.

Southern Utah Following the trip to San Diego, the Titans will return home to face Southern Utah.

The Thunderbirds are led by redshirt junior and Inglewood native Randy Onwuasor in both scoring and rebounding with 20.3 points per game and 6.4 rebounds. Also hailing from Southern California, San Clemente native Jake McGee backs up Onwuasor in scoring with 13.1 points per game.

Fullerton has never lost to the Thunderbirds. Last season’s 80-66 victory at Utah in extended their winning streak over Southern Utah to six games.

Coggins finished with a game-high 25 points while adding seven rebounds.

Ahmad added 22 points on 7-10 shooting from the field and Leslie contributed nine points, seven of them from the charity stripe.

Last year’s matchup with Southern Utah resulted in a quarrel near the end of the game. The row led to

MATCHUP NOTES • Four Cal State Fullerton players are averaging double digits in scoring.

Senior guard Tre’ Coggins leads the team with 20 points per game.

- HAYLEY M. SLYE

• Two Toreros are averaging double digits in scoring: Brett Bailey (18.5) and Olin Carter III (15.9)

Heilmann adds to senior honors

• San Diego is 3-5 on the season, but has faced top opponents including No. 2 UCLA. • Fullerton is 5-0 all-time against Southern Utah.

• Randy Onwuasor leads the Thunderbirds with 20.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

• The last meeting between CSUF and Southern Utah ended with an ejection and two technical fouls.

Coggins and Ahmad getting technical fouls while Thunderbirds Paris Davis was ejected.

Cal State Fullerton redshirt junior infielder Mikaela Francis earned BOLD Scholar recognition, the university announced Monday. The BOLD Women’s Leadership Network offers scholarships of up to $25,000 to BOLD Scholars “who possess the skills necessary to move discourse forward on some of our most challenging social issues,” according to a press release.

“I know she is very humble about receiving this award, but I’m not surprised about it one bit,” said softball Head Coach Kelly Ford in a press release. “She has completely taken advantage of all that Cal State Fullerton has to offer.”

Francis is also president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. In 20 at bats last season, Francis recorded a double and three runs batted in.

Wednesday’s game starts at 7 p.m. in San Diego and Saturday’s game tips off at 6 p.m. at Titan Gym.

Cal State Fullerton senior Alex Heilmann added to his list of awards when he was bestowed All-Far West Region Third Team honors by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Tuesday. Heilmann has also been named College Soccer News National Player of the Week and Big West Offensive Athlete of the Week twice while earning All-Big West First Team honors.

Heilmann made the transition from defense to offense prior to the start of the 2016 season with ease, leading the Big West Conference in goals (12) and points (26).

- BRYANT FREESE

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