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White male sexuality explored UCR professor discusses gender norms in society DAISY ORTIZ Daily Titan Jane Ward, associate professor of gender and sexuality studies at UC Riverside, presented the first of three LGBTQ Thinking Queer Series talks, titled “Not Gay: Sex Between Straight White Men,” held at the Titan Student Union on Tuesday. Homosexual activity is a behavior that does not necessarily label a heterosexual man as “gay,” but is instead “about building the heterosexual man, building or strengthening hetero-masculine bonds and strengthening the bonds of white men in particular,” Ward said. Her speech detailed the privilege from which straight, white men benefit. Ward argues that this is a privilege that shields them from homophobic accusations when participating in activities such as college hazing, which were depicted in a slideshow during her discussion, that often involve homosexual activity. The U.S. military and online personal ads were also among many examples cited where this type of behavior is common among straight, white men. SEE SEX

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Titan basketball player balances academics, athletics and parenthood

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Playing as a walk-on with the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team, junior foward Tim Myles has overcome a bevy of obstacles throughout his life. From homelessness to starting a family of his own, Myles uses his past and present circumstances to motivate himself on the hardwood.

Student athlete tends to various responsibilites IMAN LATHAN Daily Titan It started with a trip to the health clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico during the spring of 2014. One test

changed the entire life trajectory of Tim Myles. Tim Myles, a junior sociology major, has persevered through homelessness, rescinded scholarships, devastating injuries and premature fatherhood to make it as a walk-on forward on the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team. Tim Myles’ atypical journey began when a nurse shouted for his now-wife,

Desiree Myles, after the couple had originally gone in for a urinary tract infection test. “Hey, I misread your test,” said the nurse, who had chased after the young woman to grab her before she left. Desiree Myles was immediately called back into the clinic as an anxious Tim Myles waited for an accurate reading of the results.

A distraught Desiree Myles reappeared after some time, walking out with a face full of tears. “I’m pregnant,” Desiree Myles said. With that, the couple’s world had been flipped upside down. But while life-altering, the news of an unexpected pregnancy was not the first obstacle that life had thrown at Tim Myles. During his junior year of

high school, Tim Myles and his family were homeless for five months. The Myles family leaned on the support of their neighbors, living with them until they could get back on their feet. Tim Myles was an allaround athlete in high school, garnering basketball scholarship offers from various universities. SEE MYLES

Local spots help celebrate romantic holiday Valentine’s Day date ideas to woo that special someone CINTHIA PASLLIAS Daily Titan For those who have surrendered to Cupid’s arrow this year and are still looking for a romantic place to take that special someone for Valentine’s Day, there can be a lot of pressure. Fortunately, there are plenty of options. A practical bouquet of red roses, a heart-shaped box of delicious chocolates and a fluffy, life-sized bear are all great gifts that can put a smile on a significant other’s face. Planning a special date to an enchanting place will not only make him or her feel loved but will create heart-felt memories both partners can share. Restaurants are always a

good starting point. Luckily for students, Orange County offers a plethora of restaurants that are romantic, modern and classic getaways for all lovebirds to enjoy. For couples who fancy live entertainment, the Green Parrot Villa in Santa Ana is the place to go. Patrons are serenaded by the sounds of a live mariachi band while indulging in a glass of bubbling champagne. “It’s a beautiful atmosphere, a beautiful courtyard, like a hacienda-style place,” said Anahi Gonzalez, the manager of Green Parrot Villa. Couples can enjoy a carving station buffet with dishes of seafood, pasta and Mexican food. Reservations are required for the brunch event Sunday, Feb. 14, with a $24.95 charge per person. Interested in classic Mediterranean specialties with a modern twist? Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar in Downtown Disney is an elegant

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and serene eatery that offers a panoramic view of Downtown Disney. The Mediterranean menu offers grilled seafood, signature burgers, select meats and fresh salad entrees. Prices range from $31 to $50 per person. Dinner at a restaurant is a traditional and effective way to treat one’s significant other, although for some sweethearts, a romantic adventure and a new scenery are exactly what they need to electrify their Valentine celebration. Venice, Italy is one of the most romantic places in the world and known for its mazelike canals that wraps around the entire city. The Gondola Getaway in Long Beach offers lovers a chance to experience a Venetian escape. The Gondola Getaway offers a relaxing and romantic cruise that goes along the beatiful canals of Naples Island, consisting of three islands in the bay. SEE DATES 4

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From a more elegant spin on the traditional Valentine’s Day dinner to a personal flat-bottomed boat ride, there are plently of local places to consider for the upcoming holiday.

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Jane Ward, associate professor of gender and sexuality studies at UC Riverside, explains that there is a disproportionate treatment between white men and those of color.

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The first of 11 scheduled safe space training sessions this semester will take place Feb. 10 in the TSU Bradford conference room at 11 a.m. Safe spaces are where students can seek help and advice about LGBTQ issues, Janet Caracoza, LGBTQ Resource Center student assistant said. These sessions aim to raise awareness about LGBTQ issues and also train faculty members on how to be assets to the LGBTQ community, Caracoza said. While not mandatory, faculty are encouraged to partake in safe

space basic training, after which they receive “ally certification.” “We like to focus on faculty,” Caracoza said. “Once they complete the training, they get a decal for their door. It shows students that they are safe space trained.” An ally certification tells the student that his or her problems will be understood, with a guarantee that the discussion will be free from discrimination. Students can find a list of ally-certified faculty members on the LGBTQ Resource Center’s website. Members are listed by department with names, email addresses and office numbers provided for quick access. Caracoza also said that while the program focuses on faculty, the training

can benefit anyone, even students. “It’s more (about) awareness,” she said. “I know some of the RAs (resident advisers) are safe space trained.” Attendees must attend basic training first before attending one of the various advanced training sessions, Caracoza said. Advanced sessions give in-depth guidance on more specific issues for different groups within the LGBTQ community, such as experiences in higher education, domestic violence and immigrant identities. The LGBTQ Resource Center, directed by Anthony Ragazzo, is in its fourth year of operation. For more information and resources, the LGBTQ Resource Center can be contacted at 657-2784218, or through its website at asi.fullerton.edu/lgbtq/.

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Woman identified in car crash A Santa Ana woman was pronounced dead after being thrown from the passenger seat of a car that rear ended a big rig truck on the I-5 freeway late Monday night, according to the OC Register. California Highway Patrol officials found that the deceased woman was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. The driver Steven Heemstra of Irvine, 24, was brought to the Orange County Global Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The woman was identified as Beatriz Hernandez. - JASON ROCHLIN

North Korea condemned by UN James Clapper, U.S. director of national intelligence, warns that North Korea could soon have a stockpile of plutonium for nuclear weapons, according to the BBC. Kim Jong-Un’s regime has resumed production of nuclear materials with the reopening of the Yongbyon enrichment facility, Clapper said, which could provide plutonium sufficient for a nuclear bomb in as little as a year. North Korea’s pledge to create long-range nuclear missiles, poses a direct threat to the United States, Clapper said. The news follows a North Korean satellite launch last Sunday, which was preceded in January by underground nuclear tests. The United Nations condemned both as violations of international law. - GERARD AVELINO

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Ward also discussed homosexual activity among straight men of color that has been categorized by popular culture as being on the “down low:” a term coined for straight men who lead primarily heterosexual lives but who occasionally have sex with men. A large factor contributing to the disproportionate treatment of white men and men of color is the sexual fluidity that is afforded exclusively to women and not men, particularly those of color, Ward said. In her talk, she explained that mostly women benefit from “hetero-flexibility,” a term that describes the ability to participate in homosexual activity while still claiming to be straight. She quoted the popular site Urban Dictionary when describing

hetero-flexibility as, “I’m straight but s*** happens.” “Men of color are not granted the sexual fluidity and complexity that are attributed to women,” Ward said. “Instead, their sexual practices are understood almost entirely through the lens of race.” Edwin Villanueva, Cal State Fullerton business major, who attended the event, said the thought of race affecting society’s perception of this behavior had never crossed his mind. “It was kind of interesting to bring this up because it’s not something that I’ve noticed,” Villanueva said. Associated Students, Inc.’s LGBT/Queer Resource Center hosted the event. The second talk of the series, “The Dubious Diagnosis: How Intersex Became A Disorder of Sex Development,” will be held Thursday, March 3.

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Unidentified body found in Newport A body was found 1,000 feet from the Newport Beach pier by lifeguards at approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The body is confirmed to be male, but the identity and cause of death have yet to be determined. Missing Cal State Fullerton student Praveen Galla’s last known location was Newport Beach at approximately 7:10 p.m. on Monday, Feb 1. CSUF University Police received a notification from Newport Beach today that they had recovered a body out of the water, University Police Capt. Scot Willey said. “We’ve been working with the coroner’s office and are just waiting on confirmation,” Willey said. - MICAH AUGIMERI-LEE

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Jennifer Trevitt, Ph.D. (above), associate professor of psychology at Cal State Fullerton, informed OLLI members that anxiety has become increasingly prevalent since the mid-1990s and can be linked to the change in the average American diet.

OLLI talks anxiety and the American diet CSUF professor says that stress isn’t always a bad thing EMILY DIECKMAN Daily Titan Jennifer Trevitt, Ph.D, associate professor of psychology at Cal State Fullerton, spoke on the obesity trifecta of stress, diet and anxiety in the Mackey Auditorium as part of the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning Eclectic Series on Tuesday.

Trevitt started off by talking about how anxiety has become more prevalent since the mid-1900s, and went on to talk about the potential link between rising anxiety levels and a change in the average American’s diet. “One of the most drastic changes in our lifestyles over the past 40, 50 years is our food,” she said. “Our food has changed dramatically.” Eighteen percent of people in the United States experience anxiety. It leads

to poor decision-making such as unhealthy eating or lack of exercise, which in turn leads to poor health and body image, perpetuating feelings of anxiousness, Trevitt said. With anxiety treatments costing over $42 billion per year, Trevitt proposed that those experiencing anxiety use a different method for easing the problem. Rather than intervene at the point in the cycle where anxiety starts by using medication, it can also be effective to start the solution at points in

the cycle related to diet and exercise. She then went on to define the concept of stress, but flexibly, as Trevitt explained that it can mean something different to each person. “It’s a demanding condition that the individual feels unprepared to meet,” she said. “So stress is a very personal thing.” Trevitt emphasized that stress itself isn’t a bad thing. Rather, it serves biological purposes such as elevating the immune system and

making people more alert. “The problem is when stress becomes chronic,” Trevitt said. “And chronic stress is just another word for anxiety.” A change of diet changes health outcomes and might reduce anxiety without the need for other medications, Trevitt said. She also had other recommendations for reducing anxiety, mentioning studies that have shown the power of positive thinking and mindful gratitude. When an audience

member asked if it was effective to occasionally have a few drinks to cope with high stress levels, she replied that there was nothing wrong with it at all. Trevitt ended the session by teaching the audience a relaxation breathing technique and having all of the audience members practice it. “I think most of the ‘Eclectics’ are interesting,” said OLLI member Maxine Roderick. “It’s something different each time. I like to learn something new.”

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The Gondola Getaway in Long Beach is the oldest gondola operating company in America. Every day, love is celebrated here but on Valentine’s Day patrons can look forward to an extra spark of romance.

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The Orange County Great Park is hosting Cupid’s Date Night for the first time, offering people a special Valentine’s Day experience with hot air balloon ride, picnics and painting classes.

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The Valentine’s Day package includes a 55-minute cruise, a long stem rose or chocolate strawberries and a framed photograph. The ride passes under five bridges in the canal. It is tradition for couples to share a kiss under the bridges. “Every day is Valentine’s

Day at the Gondola Getaway, but obviously Valentine’s weekend is extra special,” Michael McBride, general manager said. The Gondola Getaway is the oldest operating gondola company in America, this year being its 34th Valentine celebration, McBride said. Rides will need to be

reserved ahead of time and will begin at 10 a.m. to midnight on Valentine’s Day. Prices range from $125 to $165 depending on the day. “With the canals of the Naple islands and the history that our gondoliers get to bring to our guests, we feel that allows us to be able to say it’s the best gondola experience in America,” said

McBride. “We do promote love around here as much as we can.” Cupid’s Date Night at Orange County Great Park is a unique experience for couples looking for something out of the ordinary. For the first time ever, the Orange County Great Park is hosting Cupid’s Date Night.

“(It’s) a night where couples can come and they can have a whole date night at the park,” said Kim Mohr, senior media service coordinator for the city of Irvine. The event will offer couples a night to remember Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For $132, couples can

enjoy the romantic package that includes a ride on the Great Park hot air balloon, a picnic dinner and a painting class in the Artists Studios. The last day to book a reservation is Feb. 11. Valentine’s Day is a special occasion, couples to can have a romantic, unforgettable evening with either speical someone.

Concert to bring romantic European style to CSUF A duo will perform pieces in memory of Spanish composers. JAYNA GAVIERES Daily Titan With Valentine’s day approaching, love is in the air at Cal State Fullerton. Students looking to celebrate can be serenaded by the romantic sounds of an international cellist and a pianist. Bongshin Ko, director of the cello choir and assistant director of the CSUF School of Music, is excited to present an upcoming concert by cellist Josep Bassal and pianist Maria Figa Vaello. Ko, who is also a cello professor, is a colleague of Bassal’s. Their professional relationship dates many years back

from making CDs while being members of the European-based ensemble called Tritton Cello quartet, a group that Ko was originally involved in. Ko brought Bassal to CSUF 10 years ago to play with her in the quartet and to teach her students, which she said they really enjoyed. She also said that she highly admires and respects what Bassal does and what he’s contributed to the cello music industry. “He’s one of the few cellists who can present a very artistic, academic and intellectual program on this music,” Ko said. From Bassal’s impressive talent to his past popularity with the CSUF music students, Ko knew that inviting him back to play his own solo recital, as well as to teach, would be an honor.

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Bassal will be teaching as a guest lecturer at CSUF, and Ko is organizing private instructions and master class workshops with students so they can benefit from Bassal’s education in baroque-style cello music. The Valentine’s Day concert will consist of a duo performance with Vaello and Bassal. The two will be performing works from Spanish musicians Enrique Granados and Gaspar Cassado, in memory of the composers’ contributions to classical music. Granados and Cassado’s collaboration demonstrates how their music and temperament establishes them as two of the most important artists of our time, especially in classical music, according to the CSUF Department of Music’s website.

Ko said that she hopes the students will get a sense of the “European environment” from his cello performance. Considering the day that this performance takes place on, one may wonder if this would be a good romantic date or not. “(The music) is not from the romantic era and not written in romantic style, but it is very much romantic style,” Ko said. “There is a serenade; it’s music to describe a ‘playboy’ very much flirting at the party (with) beautiful women. (It’s) a very Valentine-type of music in a different way.” Bassal and Vaello will be performing at Meng Concert Hall Sunday, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the College of the Arts box office, located at the southwest corner of the Clayes Performing Arts Center.

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OLLI members connect with pianist

A student/volunteer relationship forms from musical talent KATE JOLGREN Daily Titan The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is inviting students and faculty from the Cal State Fullerton School of Music to perform and showcase the variety of talents present on campus for OLLI members. The performances are held regularly and are meant to introduce members to an assortment of alternative musical styles and performance methods. Man-Ling Bai, a pianist, performed for 25 minutes Tuesday, highlighting pieces that ranged in styles from baroque to romantic to jazz. Bai also encouraged audience participation as OLLI members chose four notes for her to create an impromptu improvisational piece. “I just hope they will like music more than before,” Bai said. “Listening to music is a good thing.” OLLI programs consist of a variety of self-directed study groups led by volunteer members, with classes ranging from basic computer skills, to tap dancing, to ceramics. “We’re all here because we kind of like to keep our brain busy,” said volunteer member Sam Sumanth. “It’s really a godsend for a retired person.” With only a handful of students performing each semester, OLLI members take delight in the opportunity to watch young talent. “There was something very creative about her with the way she played and the way she made up that (song),” Sumanth said. “It was very impressive.” A majority of the classes are led by volunteers, overseen by the coordinator-instructor, Ellie Monroe. “We have not had another student come in and do improvisation,” Monroe said. “For a pianist to come in here and do that, that was a treat for us.” Rather than having the performers focus on one particular style of music, Monroe encourages them to bring in pieces they would like to play in order to showcase a variety of

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Man-Ling Bai (above right), pianist, encouraged the audience to participate in her performance for the OLLI showcase. OLLI is led by volunteer members, and a variety of talents are meant to introduce its members to an assortment of alternative music styles and performances.

musical techniques. “It gives (the School of Music) students a chance to come in and get acquainted with the audience,” Monroe said. “It gives them the ability to … be creative on their own.” OLLI members also volunteer their time to assist CSUF students in their academic careers, maintaining relationships with students after graduation. “We find some students that really embrace us and sort of adopt them, so to speak, and help them where we can,” Monroe said. With nearly 1,700 members, there is a vast network of educated seniors and a diverse set of talents that take joy in such student performances. “(Bai) wowed me. I don’t get wowed very easily, but she wowed me,” Monroe said. OLLI will host future performances every other Tuesday each month in the Mackey Auditorium, located in the Ruby Gerontology Center on campus.

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Man-Ling Bai (above), performed for 25 minutes, wowing the audience and setting the tone for the OLLI showcase. OLLI performances happen every other Tuesday in the Mackey Auditorium.

Show to advocate positive body and self-image A new runway show promotes a celebration of all body types DESIREE HALEY Daily Titan Active Minds is at it again with “We Are Beautiful Runway Show.” Active Minds, a national

nonprofit organization and club on campus, that encourages students to open conversation and bring awareness to mental health issues, will be hosting a runway show on campus in collaboration with the Health center. According to the organization’s website, it seeks to “take a comprehensive, grassroots approach to promoting mental health.”

Students might recall seeing the group around campus every midterm and finals week with stress-reducing activities and puppies to pet. “We also do suicide prevention education and awareness in the fall,” said Edwardo Lopez, club president. In an effort to harness the power of the student voice and create communities that care about mental health,

Active Minds has put together a runway for students to show that promotes positivity and healthy self-image. The message that Active Minds wants to convey is simple: people are beautiful. “The main message that I would love to get across is the celebration of bodies of all shapes and sizes from different ethnicities, religions

and abilities … letting everyone know that there’s beauty in everyone,” Lopez said. The show is free to all CSUF students and will be held at TSU Pavilions A and B from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. There will be food, music and a live show. Students can expect seating but are also encouraged to walk around, help

themselves to appetizers and participate in the body affirmation activities. “It’s a safe and open environment to speak about body image and redefine what it means to be beautiful,” Lopez said. Students interested in participating in the show can email Lopez at zz-edwlopez@exchange.fullerton.edu by Friday, Feb. 12.

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OPINION Tech may pave way for better jobs

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Better opportunities will make up for jobs lost by machines RISHU BHARDWAJ Daily Titan Five million jobs lost within the next four years due to advancements in robotics, according to World Economic Forum, is something that can shake anyone. It’s an understandable fear. But it is a fear that must be endured, otherwise technologically improving society isn’t possible. The basic notion that many Americans have towards this revolution is that it is a tragedy that jobs are being lost. They can’t believe that they are being replaced by some metal object. But this argument only goes so far, it’s the pathos which drives a conclusion that this type of advancement is going to end the need for human interaction in the workforce. These workers will have to see the changes in the world and go along with them; the betterment of their society relies on their understanding of this revolution. The robotics team from KAIST in South Korea has developed DRC HUBO, a robot that can withstand dangerous environments that human beings cannot. A robot such as this would be useful in disasters like Fukushima. This robot could theoretically be able to drive on its own, via a controller, to go into radioactive areas or extreme temperatures and do a job that the average person

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The next five years are projected to see the loss of millions of jobs due to improvements in technology. However, as an increase of machines is needed, jobs will open up to make and maintain them, replenishing the job market.

would risk his or her life to accomplish. The average person’s view of robotics in the workplace is skewed. People see jobs in places like supermarkets slowly dwindling away with the rise of self-service stations. Critics of this type of innovation have to start looking at the bigger picture, as hard as that

will be, and see that it is what is better for the future. “Administrative and office jobs will account for two-thirds of the losses,” according to Bloomberg Business. This sacrifice is inevitable, but “there will be gains in computer, mathematical, architecture and engineering-related fields.”

Although jobs are being lost to robotic replacements, the robots will need constant maintenance and supervision. The estimated five million jobs that will be lost can be recycled, people will just have to find where they are needed and what qualifications are required to be competitive. If people are complacent

with an unchanging job market, then those jobs essentially have no purpose. Advancement and sacrifice sometimes go hand-in-hand. To put the loss of five million jobs into context, people should think of the recession from 2008 to 2010, when unemployment reached over 9 percent. It seemed as if the

nation could not bounce back, yet 8.7 million jobs that were lost have recently recovered. Although the World Economic Forum does see the job loss as catastrophic, it still has hope and projects that there will be a gain of two million jobs offered once the technological and industrial era meet.

Overcrowded jails are being neglected Justice system needs reform instead of rash imprisonment ALAN BERNAL Daily Titan Since December 2015, President Barack Obama has granted 184 commutations, more than the past five presidents combined, according to the Washington Post. Most people who were commutated had committed nonviolent offenses, such as firearm and drug possession. The United States needs a stronger initiative to weed out

exaggerated minimum sentencing, review cases decided under outdated laws and be vigilant to help those with nonviolent offenses, rather than resort to imprisonment. While the implementation of the Fair Sentencing Act and creation of the Task Force on 21st Century Policing were examples of strong responses from the government to prevent exaggerated punishments and refine police practices, there needs to be a push to examine past instances where crimes were unjustly handled. Paul G. Cassell, a former federal judge who is now a professor at the University

of Utah’s law school, penned a letter to President Obama Tuesday to support federal inmate Weldon Angelos’ request for freedom. “Now that Mr. Angelos has served more than twelve years in prison, I once again want to call on (President Obama) to commute his sentence. I thus write in strong support of a clemency petition that (Angelos) has filed,” Cassell wrote. The former judge never felt right about the decision, calling it “unjust, cruel, and even irrational,” according to the Washington Post. In 2004, Cassell sentenced Angelos to a 55-year mandatory minimum prison term for a nonviolent

drug offense. “In looking back on the case, it was one of the most troubling that I ever faced in my five years on the federal bench,” Cassell said. In Angelos’ case, as a nonviolent first-time offender, his sentence was essentially padded because it fell under 924(c) of the federal code. Federal drug laws give someone five-to-30-year mandatory minimum sentences for possessing or discharging a gun during a drug-trafficking crime, plus a mandatory 25 years to be served for each subsequent gun conviction, according the Washington Post. Angelos got 55 years

without parole for selling marijuana to a police informant. Angelos was given five years because of a gun found in his car, 25 years for a separate gun charge and another 25 years for a gun found in his home, but only got one day for the marijuana, according to the Washington Post. The underlying problem in this case was how prison time was “stacked” onto his sentence because of his other criminal offenses. Cassell credits a point in the 1993 decision Deal v. United States for allowing offenses to rack up like this. As it stands, the justice system needs a more proactive

method of filtering out erroneous statutes that drastically inflate prison times. The case is still out on Angelos, as the White House has yet to comment on the request. But it serves as an indication that the country needs to essentially clean house with regard to outdated laws and follow up with more progressive legislation that will prevent future instances like Angelos’ from happening. As the primary elections are steadily opening in more states, people should look at candidates who want to continue the trend of rectifying what has proven to be a severely broken criminal justice system.

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ARIES

(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

You’re itching to blast ahead and jump into something new now, but you’ll be much better off in the long run if you start off slowly. However, you could become annoyed if you attempt to involve too many people in your personal dramas, instead of just continuing ahead at your own pace.

LEO

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Distinguishing your outer world from your imagination today is much trickier than it sounds. The Aquarius New Moon activates your 7th House of Others while relationships continue to create emotional hot spots for you.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Your siblings or friends may play a more important role in your life these days because the rebellious Aquarian New Moon stirs up the energy in your 3rd House of Communication. Stop sending mixed signals and open your heart.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

Your unusual idea at work might surprise everyone today because making wild plans is often out of character for you. But the ingenious Aquarius New Moon invigorates your 10th House of Authority; even your most original thoughts might not seem crazy because you’re probably more practical-minded than you realize.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

You may feel unusually dependent on the predictability of your everyday routine now, but someone could upset the apple cart at work anyhow. This situation is not a test of your reaction speed; it’s a lesson in patience.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Working hard offers you a way to justify your competence to your associates while your above-average productivity boosts your self-esteem. Don’t waste time doubting your perceptions.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

Changing lanes in the middle of a project is nothing new for you whimsical Geminis. Glimpses of the future explode into your imagination as the Aquarius New Moon rattles your 9th House of Big Ideas, and you are excited to try an entirely new direction to reach a current goal.

LIBRA

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It’s as if your self-expression has been restrained by a dam of social acceptability. Finally, your restrained river of creativity could burst today, rushing a flow of big ideas and original visions into your awareness.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

You are like a living lightning rod today, attracting dynamic storms everywhere you go. If the flash of light doesn’t shock you awake, the thunderclap will open your eyes, revealing what’s in your range of vision.

CANCER

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Working with others becomes exponentially more complicated if they don’t share your plans from the start. Although your associates might applaud your initiative today, they could still disagree with your priorities while the Aquarius New Moon shakes up the stuck energy in your 8th House of Shared Resources.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

You’re tempted to spend too much energy resisting your connection to the past today as the Aquarius New Moon directs your attention to your 4th House of Personal Roots.

PISCES

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One minute everything is copacetic, but moments later your thoughts jump into a new realm while the Aquarius New Moon influences your 12th House of Imagination. Stop struggling and accept change. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

SPORTS Myles: Student finds a home on the court PAGE 8 FEBRUARY 10, 2016 WEDNESDAY

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The coaching staff at the University of New Mexico was scheduled to see the young basketball star out of Etiwanda High School for a home visit. Angela Myles, his mother, worked a miracle that night before, as the family was able to move into a new home in Rancho Cucamonga, California. “My mom rushed and she fixed the whole house together and made it look like we had been living there forever,” Tim Myles said. Eventually, Tim Myles ended up committing to New Mexico while his parents fulfilled their dream of establishing a nonprofit organization, A Vision of Hope. Unfortunately for Tim Myles, his freshman season at the University of New Mexico was turbulent. Within his first few months in the Mountain West Conference program, he was caught with possession of alcohol. As a result, the UNM head coach severely limited his play time. With his athletic career not panning out they way he would have like, Tim Myles knew it was time to make a change. “From there, it was pretty much the decision that I would come home and face the music,” he said. His sophomore year, he decided to transfer to Chaffey Community College in Rancho Cucamonga. Just 13 games into the season, the

power forward suffered a season-ending ACL tear. Prior to this injury, the forward had received scholarship offers from Colorado State University, University of Houston and Eastern Kentucky University. “But then I tore my ACL and the phone stopped ringing,” Tim Myles said. Two weeks prior to the 2015-2016 school year, his life would take another turn in the wake of preparing for a trip to Texas Southern University, which offered him an athletic scholarship. “I found out that my wife was pregnant, again,” Tim Myles said. “Then I was like, ‘I can’t go to Texas,’ so I just made a phone call to coach Smith and I walked on over here.” Through the Amateur Athletic Union circuit, Tim Myles met and developed a relationship with John Smith, an assistant coach for the CSUF men’s basketball team. Tim Myles is now a forward for the CSUF men’s basketball team and is working toward earning an athletic scholarship. Seeing about 10 minutes of court time per game, the junior big man records averages of 1.4 point and 3.4 rebounds as he tries to build his worth as a walk-on for the program. As the only player on his team without a scholarship, the 20-year-old does not enjoy the luxury of living in the dorms with his teammates or receiving any type of

monetary advantages that usually come with being a Division I athlete. But, the lack of amenities does not stop Tim Myles from bringing immense tenacity to the court anytime he’s given the chance. “On the court, (Tim is) aggressive, physical and athletic,” said Jamar Akoh, sophomore forward for the Titans. With another baby on the way, Tim Myles and his young family currently live with his parents in Rancho Cucamonga. A normal day for the athlete begins at 7 a.m. when his 1-year-old son, Brandyn Myles, wakes up, spurring him to perform parental duties before commuting to school. Arriving on campus in the mid-afternoon, Tim Myles goes directly from weights to practice, and then receives treatment for his knee. Upon arriving home in the evening, he finds a way to balance time between family and his online classes, which he affords through resourceful budgeting of financial aid and tax returns. Tim Myles understands that he will have to make due without a scholarship for now and will work tirelessly in order to produce for the Titans on the court. With his second son due in early March, Tim Myles will have two children before his 21st birthday, but he remains on track to obtaining a degree in sociology. “People don’t care about what you’re going through,” Tim Myles said. “You just have to produce.”

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After an unsuccessful stint at the University of New Mexico, Tim Myles transferred to Chaffey Commmunity College in Rancho Cucamonga, where he suffered a severe injury to his ACL.

CSUF in search of first conference win Women’s basketball hopes to put an end to historic losing skid HARRISON FAIGEN Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team will get another chance to break its extensive losing streak when it hosts the UC Riverside Highlanders on Thursday. CSUF’s skid now stands at 21 games after its latest loss to UC Davis on Saturday, a narrow four-point defeat which saw Fullerton’s freshman phenom Michelle Berry record her ninth double-double of the season. The Highlanders won their most recent contest against the Cal State Northridge Matadors by a score of 8376. This victory increased their win streak to nine as they head into Thursday’s showdown with the Titans. UCR Head Coach John Margaritis is in his 12th year coaching the Highlanders, and is en route adding a

seventh post-season appearance to his resume. UC Riverside boasts a formidable record of 15-7, the second best overall record in the Big West, coming into Thursday night’s showdown with Cal State Fullerton. Four returning Highlander starters have helped propel UC Riverside to an undefeated 8-0 record in Big West Conference play, placing UCR at the top of the standings. Fullerton must look to out-rebound UCR, who has been marginally better than the Titans on the glass during the 2015-16 season, averaging 36.6 rebounds per game as opposed to CSUF’s 35.2. CSUF will also have to battle hard to contain UCR forward Rejane Verin, who grabs an average of 8.5 rebounds per game for the Highlanders. For the Titans, preventing offensive boards will stop any second chance points from further fueling an already high-powered Highlander offense that averages 77.7 points per game.

Berry has been dealing with turnover issues over the course of the season, averaging a total of 4.6 turnovers per game, the most of any player in the Big West. However, Berry is first in the conference in rebounds with 9.2 per game and third in scoring with 14.7 points per game. Her scoring average is only eclipsed by none other than UCR’s high-scoring duo of Brittany Crain and Verin, who have tallied 20 and 17.5 points per game, respectively. Fullerton has been better beyond the arc at home, shooting 40 percent compared to 30 percent on the road. CSUF must receive some hot shooting from its most reliable 3-point marksman, freshman guard Dani Craig, who is shooting 35.8 percent off 6.8 attempts per game. The Titans will hope to finally add their third victory in the win column against the Highlanders on Thursday. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. at Titan Gym.

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The Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team hopes to pull off a massive upset on Thursday against the UC Riverside Highlanders who have an undefeated 9-0 record in the Big West.

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