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Hope International University currently houses 15 Cal State Fullerton students and accepts applications from Fullerton students, said Reid McCormack, HIU dean of students. The single rooms at HIU are priced at $3,500 per semester compared to the CSUF residence halls that are priced at $11,238.

Students can dorm at HIU for $7,700 less than CSUF housing DESIREE B. HALEY Daily Titan Hope International University (HIU) dorms, located on East Nutwood Avenue, are available for Cal State Fullerton students to rent and are about $7,700 cheaper than those offered at CSUF.

The CSUF residence halls are over capacity, currently causing freshmen students to be placed in the student apartments, said Brittney Gridiron, CSUF housing representative. “The student housing community at Cal State Fullerton is at 100 percent occupancy. This includes bed spaces in both the residence halls and the apartments,” said Katrina Eberly, associate director of administration at CSUF. CSUF can house as many as 1,862 students, with 800

in the apartments and 1062 in the freshmen dorms also known as the residence hall, Gridiron said. CSUF charges $11,238 per semester to live in the residence halls, which consist of a two-bed setup with a shared common bathroom between a total of eight students. “HIU does accept applications from Cal State Fullerton students and currently has 15 students living in the HIU dorms,” said Reid McCormack, HIU dean of

students. HIU dorms consists of two living areas: Alpha, for male students, and Omega, for female students. Students can choose from two different living options: the quad or the single option. The single rooms are priced at $3,500 per semester, whereas quads are assigned if no single rooms are available. The quad is a two-bunk-bed setup that houses four students, two on each side of the dorm, with a shared bathroom in

the middle. The quad option goes for $2,400 per semester, according to an HIU housing pamphlet. The rooms at HIU include bunkable twin beds, desks, chairs, closets, Wi-Fi, central air and heat. Amenities include a swimming pool, the Lambda Lounge that connects the Alpha building to the Omega building, satellite TV’s in the lobbies and laundry facilities, according to the HIU housing pamphlet. SEE HOUSING

The Cal State Fullerton baseball team failed to take advantage of multiple scoring opportunities in its 2-0 rubber duel loss to the Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday, putting the Titans at 4-3 overall on the season. Only four Titans managed to get a hit against Wildcat pitching. Three of those players made it into scoring position, but never managed to cross the plate. Fullerton went 0-6 with runners in scoring position. Freshman right-hander Brett Conine started the game for the Titans, having only pitched two innings with three strikeouts on the season going into Wednesday. Conine took the mound against Arizona’s Nathan Bannister, who had only allowed opposing batters to hit .225 prior to Wednesday’s matchup. SEE BASEBALL

Alumna moves from classroom to courtroom

CSUF graduate gains position in Supreme Court EMILY DIECKMAN Daily Titan

Finding a job after college is rarely easy. Cal State Fullerton alumna Victoria Elizabeth Gomez can attest to this firsthand, as she recalls the fall that followed her August 2015 graduation. “It was definitely a tough time. A lot of people don’t kind of realize how long it takes to get a job,” Gomez said. “The process is very long and draining when you’re constantly pulling out cover letters and résumés and applying for different jobs.” Yet Gomez’s persistent job hunt paid off. Last November, the 22-year-old was hired as a Marshal’s Aide at the United States

Supreme Court. Gomez enrolled at CSUF in 2011 as a history major. However, she quickly decided to change her focus. Her parents are from Mexico, and Gomez visited the country every year. The summer between high school and college was a special one for her. As a graduation gift, Gomez spent the entire summer in Mexico with family, but she also had the opportunity to explore on her own. “I started wondering why Mexico is so different from the United States, and why every other country was different from the United States. I got the political science bug where I just started wondering why things were the way they were around me, and I realized I wanted to do a career in public service. I wanted to make our country better,” she said. SEE COURT 4

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Victoria Elizabeth Gomez graduted from Cal State Fullerton in August 2015. She postponed her spring 2015 graduation in order to participate in the Cal State DC Scholars program. After graduation, she was hired as a Supreme Court Marshal’s Aide.

CFA prepares for potential strike in April

Student reflects on Tinder experience

49ers’ game-winner ruins Titan senior night

The CFA will strike if the chancellor’s office cannot meet an agreement with the union on a 5 percent 3 salary increase

Mobile applications expanded the dating landscape, but their popularity reflects a common fear of 4 rejection

CSUF men’s basketball suffers last-second loss to Long Beach State in their final conference game of 8 the season

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The Cal State Fullerton chapter of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) continued its Medical Programs series with a presentation from James S. Yoon, M.D., about recent changes in screening tests for cancer. Yoon, a graduate of UCLA and the New York Medical College and a practicing physician for over 18 years, discussed newly discovered data on cancer studies, various screening procedures and preventative health care to an eager audience at the Elks Club in Fullerton. Cancer is becoming

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patients have to be more active and less passive,” Lawton said. “They go to the hospital less, they go to the emergency room less, they have better rapport with their doctors (and) they live longer if they’re

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organizations, often lead to confusion. For example, men’s screenings for prostate cancer recently underwent a drastic change. In 2012, the United States Preventative Services Task Force, a pan-

We’re doing better in a lot of other areas in terms of preventing death, but not so much in cancer. JAMES S. YOON Medical Doctor

more actively involved in their health care.” Screening tests are used in a population to identify the possible presence of undiagnosed diseases in individuals without signs or symptoms, Yoon said. However, continual changes in scientific findings, from ongoing clinical research and varying guidelines from different

el of primary care doctors funded and appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services, recommended against screening for prostate cancer. The American Urological Association even recommends that men between the ages of 55 and 69 should simply have a conversation with their doctor about their prostate health.

Yoon ultimately advises that, despite any changes in cancer screenings, cancer prevention is a constant asset to a person’s health. Avoiding any and all kinds of tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight supported by diet and exercise, taking precautions to avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and receiving important vaccinations are what are most crucial, he said. OLLI, in conjunction with the St. Jude Heritage Medical Group, will continue to hold presentations for its medical series throughout the rest of the spring semester. OLLI vice president of communications and retired CSUF biology professor Joyce Ono said OLLI’s members have created a list of many possible discussion topics since 2005, ensuring that the presentations are updated and relevant.

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Haley Higgins, a CSUF student who has been living in the HIU dorms for three years, said that there are many benefits to living on the HIU campus. “It is convenient and inexpensive compared to the on-campus living that CSUF offers,” Higgins said. “They also allow CSUF students to attend most HIU activities even though you are a dorm-only student.” Like CSUF, HIU does require a meal plan, starting with five meals per week, capping at 19 per week. The most expensive

meal plan option at HIU costs $2,125 and is still less than the CSUF seven-day meal plan that costs

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I would have liked to have known about the option to live on that campus. That is a good deal.

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one of the most prominent causes of death in the United States, coming at a close second to heart disease, Yoon said. While the number of heart disease-related deaths has been dwindling over time, cancer has stayed constant, with lung cancer becoming the leading the cause of deaths among cancer patients. “We’re doing better in a lot of other areas in terms of preventing death, but not so much in cancer,” Yoon said. “Cancer is something that we have to give a lot of attention.” For Joseph Lawton, M.D., retired physician and coordinator for OLLI’s Medical Programs, the more that people know about medical procedures such as screenings, the better their health will ultimately be. “In today’s environment,

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GAVIN LYNGGARD CSUF mechanical engineering student $3,798. Although the Gastronome is bigger and has

more variety, the quality of the food is the same at both dorms, Higgins said. Gavin Lynggard, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student at CSUF, has lived on campus and in the off-campus housing in the neighborhood. “I would have liked to have known about the option to live on that campus. That is a good deal,” Lynggard said. The Housing Office offers off-campus apartments, complexes and rooms for rent for all students. Community members who are interested are urged to contact the Housing Office to learn more, Eberly said.

For the Record In the March 2 Daily Titan article titled “ASI passes resolutions to promote LGBTQ inclusivity,” Destiny Caro’s gender identity was misidentified in a photo caption with the use of the pronoun “she.” Caro identifies as he/him/his/they/their/them. The Daily Titan apologizes for this error.

EU starts refugee aid program

The European Union implemented a new aid program Wednesday to help the increasing refugee crisis in Greece, according to Reuters. The new EU program is worth 700 million euros and is similar to a disaster relief plan offered to developing nations. The program will not divert funds from the EU’s 1.1 billion euro annual budget allocated to help the world’s poor, officials said. More than 400 people have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean this year as they try to seek asylum in Europe. EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker expressed worry about the influx of the migrants on the closed Macedonian border, saying the plan was prompted by fears of “a huge humanitarian crisis in Greece.” - BREANNA VASQUEZ

Inmate tries to escape, crashes A California inmate en route to the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility slipped out of his handcuffs and into the driver’s seat of a van carrying six other prisoners Wednesday, according to the OC Register. Ramon Castro, 23, crashed into a pickup, at which point deputies forced the inmate to the ground at gunpoint and captured him. He was being transported from the facility, located outside Bakersfield, said Ray Pruitt, spokesman for the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Kern County Sheriff’s Department will investigate how Castro managed to take over the van. All persons in the van were evaluated for medical needs. - BREANNA VASQUEZ

UN boosts sanctions on NKorea The United Nations toughened sanctions on North Korea in response to the country’s February nuclear test, according to the BBC. The sanction includes bans on exports of gold, titanium ore, vanadium ore and rare earth materials, as well as coal and iron ore used for North Korea’s missile programs. The sanction also includes a ban on aviation fuel exports and military and police cooperation programs abroad. In addition, countries with financial and banking sectors in North Korea are obliged to freeze assets of companies and entities linked to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. Experts said it is the toughest measure against North Korea in the last two decades. - MONSE RODRIGUEZ

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Artist confronts social stigmas that women face CSUF graduate talks stretch marks, sweat and insomnia VERONICA MARQUEZ-ESHELBY Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton graduate Juliana Rico gave a presentation Wednesday in the WoMen’s Center titled, “What is Social Stigma Attached to a Lady Who Never Breaks a Sweat?” in which she addressed her art series confronting issues women deal with for Women’s History Month. Rico, who earned her Master of Fine Arts in creative photography at CSUF, discussed her use of mixed media to create art that confronts taboo subjects for women in modern society such as sweat, stretch marks and hair loss. “I make work that’s about identity and about myself … mostly because I feel like that’s one of the things that I can kind of sit with and explore the most,” Rico said. Rico uses photography, first or third-person video, photograms and watercolor paper hand-stitched with thread to create her art. One of her collections is a series of close-up

photographs of different parts of her own body covered in sweat after a long run. The images express a sense of vulnerability, but are also a defiant projection of something that society so often attempts to conceal, Rico said. “One of the things that I try to do is to let myself be vulnerable, and that is really hard … but in order for my artwork to be successful, that’s one of the things that has to happen,” Rico said. She also records the runs and the rituals she performs before and after exercise. 30-day series of film clips play on a loop to demonstrate the tedious, repetitive nature of the routine that tends to be ignored, despite the large amount of time it takes up in the life of an average person, Rico said. It’s important not to be embarrassed by something natural and something everybody experiences, said Rosalina Camacho, coordinator of the WoMen’s Center. “How many of us have stretch marks? How many of us look like that after we run?” Rico’s series also focuses on insomnia and hair loss that she suffered as a result of the six-month period where she found

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herself unable to sleep through the night. Using the loose hair she collected over that time, Rico created photograms of the hair in abstract images, using green and blue hues that are scientifically proven to stimulate sleep. Also portrayed on the screen were a collection of film clips Rico created for an insomnia series where she can be heard counting backwards from 100 during repetitive activities she does when she could not sleep. As the film progresses, she begins painting her nails in a more sloppy fashion and appears to become less coordinated and more frantic. “You have to grow that courage and say, ‘This is important,’” Rico said. “I feel other people can gain benefit from it somehow and put it out there and wait and see what happens.” Vivian Chen, radio-TV-film major, felt that the seminar was enlightening. “A lot of the time we don’t talk about personal issues or what it means to be you, since we live in a society that is so focused on being perfect,” Chen said. The next Women’s History Month event, “Mythos of the Self,” is March 3 in H-222 at 2 p.m.

CFA makes signs for potential strike in April

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Michele Barr, Ed.D., CSUF chapter president for the California Faculty Association, prepared picket signs for the potential CFA strike that is set to take place April 13 to April 15 and April 18 to April 19, if the CSU chancellor’s office and the union cannot reach an agreement about the proposed 5 percent General Salary Increase and the 2.65 percent Service Salary Increase. “It has to impact students before they (the chancellor’s office) do anything,” said Eve Himmelheber, associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

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During her first semester at CSUF, Gomez changed her major to political science. She later added a minor in international politics. “With my political science major and international politics minor, I could have graduated within three years,” she said. “But I didn’t think I was ready to graduate, so I declared a second major in public administration, and that also helped me learn more about the inner workings of government.” Gomez said that her entire time at CSUF was enjoyable. She became heavily involved in student government, serving on the ASI Board of Directors during her junior year and as the ASI elections commissioner during her senior year. “She has probably one of the strongest work ethics of anybody I know,” said

Christina Aldada, Gomez’s best friend and a CSUF alumna who now lives in Washington, D.C. Gomez was interested in the Cal State DC Scholars Program at CSUF, but she didn’t apply right away. “I waited until my last semester when I was ready to transition into my career and everything,” she said. Stephen Stambough, Ph.D., the founding director of the Cal State DC Scholars program, said that Gomez was a prime candidate for the program. “(Gomez was) the type of student that you want because you know that she’s going to get a lot out of the experience and she’s going to be able to build upon it, which is what she’s already done,” he said. Gomez extended her graduation date from May to August in order to be a part of the program during the summer of 2015. While

in the District of Columbia, she did a joint internship with the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA).

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“I was looking at jobs in either Orange County, LA or Washington, D.C.,” she said. In late September, Gomez came across a job posting for a Marshal’s Aide position on jobs.

She came back and she just had this glow about her. You truly saw her passion for political science come out because she was so into what she was doing. I couldn’t imagine a better job for her.

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CHRISTINA ALDADA Gomez’s friend Aldada recalled Gomez’s excitement about the city and its opportunities. “She kind of lit up with all of the stories she was telling about the experiences she was having,” she said. Once her internships were over, Gomez returned to California, where she worked for her parents’ business during the day and applied for jobs at night.

gov. A Marshal’s Aide is responsible for a wide variety of tasks that range from transporting court documents to assisting the justices during court sessions. “I saw this position and I was like ‘This is too good to be true,’” she said. A month later, she received a phone call

inviting her to come out to the District of Columbia for an interview. “It was an exciting time. It was obviously a lot of nerves, but it was really exciting,” she said. After a whirlwind of flights, phone calls, background checks and contacting references, Gomez was offered the job. “If you would have told me a few months ago I was going to be there, I would not have believed it. It’s been an adventure and I loved it,” she said. Gomez’s first day on the job was Nov. 30. Because everything had happened so quickly, she stayed with Aldada for her first month in the city. Aldada recalls the anxious night before her friend’s first day of work at the Supreme Court. “She had such a meticulous routine down,” she said. “I think she may have ironed her jacket three times.” By the end of her first

day, it was clear that Gomez was in her element. “She came back and she just had this glow about her,” Aldada said. “You truly saw her passion for political science come out because she was so into what she was doing. I couldn’t imagine a better job for her.” Gomez said that she loves her job and that she is also grateful for all of the friends she has found in the other Marshal’s Aides. “It’s something that I didn’t expect, but something that I so appreciate,because moving across the country, I feel like I have a family here now,” she said. Her position at the Supreme Court is a two-year temporary appointment, but Gomez isn’t worrying about the future just yet. “Right now I just want to focus on my job,” she said. “I’m fine with taking things one step at a time.”

Underlying fear fuels dating applications Student examines the culture behind online dating EMILY DIECKMAN Daily Titan The last few years have seen a rise in the number of dating apps such as Tinder, a mobile app where users can set a preferred age range and location radius and then see pictures of people who fit the parameters. If they’re interested in someone, they “swipe right,” and if they’re not, they “swipe left.” One of the benefits of apps like these is that they protect users from the heart-wrenching sting of rejection. Usually, if a user shows interest in someone and it’s not reciprocated, the user forgets about that person in the flurry of faces, swipes and lousy pickup lines. In theory, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using Tinder to meet people. I know of several successful, long-term relationships that have come from the use of dating apps. Two of my friends are in relationships so serious that they have moved in with men that they met through these apps.

True, dating apps like these generally produce relatively vapid personal connections. And that’s fine. Most of the people who use them don’t seem to be looking for long-term romance, at least not on the surface. In The New York Times article, “A Millennial’s Guide to Kissing,” Emma Court wrote that “being casual is cooler than intimacy and vulnerability,” and we often tell ourselves, “Keep it shallow so your heart isn’t on the line.” We’re all afraid of getting hurt, but what’s even worse is that we’re afraid to just admit we’re afraid of getting hurt. When I tried out Tinder during my sophomore year of college, I had that exact attitude. “I’m not looking for anything serious. It seems kind of fun; I don’t know,” I said. At the time, I really wasn’t looking for a serious relationship. But here’s a quick overview of what happened: For two days, it was an absolute endorphin rush of attention and shallow-but-continuous conversations with boys who thought I was “so funny” and “not like the other girls (they’ve) talked to on here.” SEE APPS

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CSUF student explores the popularity of mobile dating applications, reflecting on her experience with Tinder. These applications provide new dating avenues without face-to-face interactions, making genuine connections problematic.

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On day three, I came down from my brain-chemical high and crashed hard. I didn’t know any of these people, and none of them knew me. I was keeping up conversations with many of them at once, and I had no reason to think that they weren’t all doing the same thing. Also, compliments about my physical appearance ceased to mean anything. They weren’t

coming from a place that was remotely genuine or meaningful.

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icky? In retrospect, I simply didn’t want to admit that a tiny part of me thought I’d

On day three, I came down from my brain-chemical high and crashed hard. I didn’t know any of these people, and none of them knew me.

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EMILY DIECKMAN CSUF Student But I wasn’t looking for anything genuine or meaningful. So why did I feel so

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be a part of the small percentage of people who find a meaningful relationship

through Tinder. My unsuccessful run meant I was sorely disillusioned. I was definitely suppressing that part of me, but now I recognize it as a part of myself, and maybe just a part of human nature. No matter what generation we belong to, most of us, on some level, want to be loved. But for those who aren’t quite ready to deal with world-consuming love, I don’t see anything wrong with just swiping right on the idea of Tinder.

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Discourse in today’s language could use improvement Student starts exploration on language and culture GERARD AVELINO Daily Titan I freaking love languages. I love memorizing long words just for the sake of being able to say them. I enjoy learning about new languages and interesting cultural insights from people who speak those languages. I find it fun practicing sounds that don’t exist in English, much to the annoyance of my siblings who have to hear weird, guttural R sounds in the middle of the night as they try to fall asleep. It’s probably gotten to the point of obsession. However, it hasn’t always been that way. It has taken me a long time to find my interest in languages and linguistics. Back in the Philippines, where I was born and raised, language instruction was hardly heard of in high schools. When I started college here in the United States, I took my first language class and it opened my eyes ⏤ my sparkly anime eyes. It was Japanese class. Everyone had an anime phase. Don’t judge. Since then, I devoured every bit of information on world languages I could get my hands on. I’ve also taken courses in Portuguese, French and German, and while I could never confidently say I’m fluent in any of

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Linguistics major Gerard Avelino dives into the world of languages and how they’re developed in the modern era. His journey through popular topics in linguistics will cover how speech has been integrated with emerging technology, racial influences, social situations and more.

those, whole new worlds have opened up for me to communicate in. I even created my own worlds in fiction with languages I built phoneme by phoneme, the likes of which will probably not achieve the fame of Klingon or Dothraki, but still provide me with hours of enjoyment. This is why I wanted to write this column. Language is my passion and, frankly, the state of popular writing on topics of linguistics is less than optimal. Just as with journalism in scientific fields, writers for

mainstream publications are rarely experts on the topic, which leads to the unfortunate proliferation of misinformation. For example, if you’ve been on any sort of social media for a good amount of time, you’ve probably come across a list of “Foreign Words You Can’t Translate In English.” These words are then followed by an explanation of the meaning of that word. Quelle surprise, the untranslatable is actually translatable. A good portion of

popular linguistics journalism floating around the Internet tends to be more sensationalist and often entices readers into a state of self-aggrandizement. Like those articles that, like, tell people that, uh, using filler words like “like” is stupid. Or perhaps whole essays on why using “literally” figuratively instead of “figuratively” is literally ruining the English language. On the other hand, important language research constantly pours out of reputable institutions just to be ignored

because of the perceived difficulty of understanding linguistic jargon. Methods of communication change so rapidly with the advent of social media and hyperconnectivity, and the way we humans use language changes along with that. It is increasingly important that we learn about these ways in which we speak. That’s where I want to come in. With “Modern Tongue,” I want to take a more accessible, lighthearted approach to topics in

popular linguistics, without the heavy-handedness of an academic journal and without the carelessness of a viral web article. Every other week, I’ll be writing my opinions on topics such as the use — and abuse — of emojis, the perception of English dialects like African American Vernacular English and my frustrations with the Associated Press Stylebook. There are so many interesting topics under the umbrella of linguistics and human communication, and I can’t wait to get started.

Letter to the Editor In Response to “ASI passes resolution to promote LGBTQ inclusivity“ FROM MICHAEL BADAL, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. On March 2, 2016, the Daily Titan published an article about the ASI Resolution in Support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/ Questioning Student Life at California State University, Fullerton. As stated in the article, the resolution was formally adopted by the ASI Board of Directors on March 1, 2016, and addressed inclusivity on campus as it relates to LGBTQ+ students. The resolution was passed to encourage the campus community to not only think about inclusivity, but to also take action on it. The document and its contents received support from many levels of the campus community, including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff and administration. The Daily Titan article, “ASI passes resolutions to promote LGBTQ inclusivity,” discussed key elements of the resolution, including gender-neutral

bathrooms, athletic and recreation programs, Title IX training and system-wide changes that can further improve the campus climate for our students. One of the specific requests in the resolution is to encourage the use of pronouns that match the individual identity rather than assuming or assigning pronouns to that individual. Unfortunately, Destiny Caro, a student mentioned in the article, was referred to with an incorrect pronoun. Caro is a member of the LGBTQ+ community on campus and was one of the students who spoke in favor of the resolution at this week’s ASI Board of Directors meeting. It was during the public comment portion of the meeting that Destiny clearly stated to the public that his preferred pronouns are he/him/his/they/them/theirs. Although the misgendering of Destiny Caro has

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been corrected in the online version of the Daily Titan article, it is important for our campus community to take this time to recognize the mistake and learn from it, as it can be detrimental to a student’s experience on campus. The resolution is ASI’s formal recognition and support of the LGBTQ+ campus experience. We as students, as faculty, as staff, as fellow human beings need to challenge ourselves and others to pursue a more accepting society for ourselves and for the generations to come. Our organization is committed to passionately and effectively defending the rights of all students on our campus. In our efforts to promote inclusivity, we intend to lead by example in being willing to learn and actively fight for social justice issues on campus, and we encourage other members of the campus community to do the same.

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LEO

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Gentle breezes blow through the hidden backwaters of your mind. This new awareness stimulates memories of something you really wanted in the past but life required you to put it on the back-burner. The refreshing movement is actually a sign that you’re not as trapped as you believed.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Any encouragement received today is good for your mental outlook. Unfortunately, you may not be getting all the rest you need since free-floating anxiety still lingers in the atmosphere. Accept that there isn’t a quick fix.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

You are inspired by your dreams this week but this doesn’t mean that every wish will automatically manifest according to your favorite fantasy. Nevertheless, practical thinking isn’t the answer now because your imagination can help you envision what you want.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

You might feel like you’re stuck in an invisible eddy of cosmic energy today, even if others are supporting you. However, the help you currently receive doesn’t necessarily improve the circumstances that ultimately need to change. Come to gether as a community.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

A chapter in the book of your life is drawing to a close. However, there are still many elements to be prioritized before launching your next project. Most importantly, give yourself enough time to focus on your closest relationships.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

Relationship tensions might be exacerbated by your unrealistic ideas today. Ambitious plans won’t necessarily create problems all by themselves; the real difficulty stems from the apparent impossibility of living out your adventures in the real world.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

You’re less self-contained today and you may experience a strong urge to communicate your thoughts and feelings to others. Your current restlessness might get the best of you now, prompting you to take action.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

You can’t avoid the myriad of things you need to do today, but at least you can see some light at the end of the tunnel. The notion of finally coming out on the other side is thrilling because it seems you’ve been subterranean long enough.

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

Someone turns the passion up enough that you might change your mind today, preventing you from sinking into a deep emotional stew. Your current discomfort is alleviated when you rise above the drama by refocusing on a project you put aside a few days ago.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

Your life is taking on the appearance of a great adventure and although this can be scary territory, it is also exciting to dance with the unknown. Your higher self knows that you are on a path meant for you alone.

PISCES

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

You are acutely aware of the role you are to play today, but you might not be able to deliver on all of your promises. Thankfully, your intentions are honorable and you inspire others with your cheerful willingness to champion nearly any good cause. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

SPORTS CSUF loses nail-biter to the Long Beach 49ers

PAGE 8 MARCH 3, 2016 THURSDAY

Men’s basketball ends conference play on a sour note BRANDON ROSS Daily Titan In its final conference game Wednesday night, Cal State Fullerton’s men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker to the Long Beach State 49ers 75-73 at Titan Gym. CSUF (10-19 overall, 3-13 Big West) will end the regular season in last place in the Big West Conference. CSULB (17-13 overall, 10-4 Big West) currently resides in fourth, but still has a game left to play against the University of Hawaii on Saturday. Fullerton was coming off a tough 80-62 home loss to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Prior to Wednesday night’s game, the Titans honored three seniors for senior night: forward Malcolm Henderson, redshirt guard Malcolm Brooks and center Kennedy Esume. The last time CSUF and Long Beach met, the 49ers took advantage of Fullerton’s 17 turnovers to win

the game 70-57 at the Walter Pyramid. Brooks led the Titans in scoring with 14 points. In Wednesday’s matchup, Long Beach went on an early 8-0 run to start the game, with redshirt senior guard Nick Faust leading the way for the 49ers. It took a freshman guard Khalil Ahmad layup with 14 minutes to go in the half to finally get the Titans on the board. The Titans had a difficult time maintaining possession of the ball, allowing 10 turnovers within the first 11 minutes of the first half. Near the first half’s two-minute mark, Fullerton took its first lead of the game 23-22 thanks to a post-up basket by sophomore forward Jamar Akoh. CSULB would retake the lead 27-26 before heading to the locker room. In the opening half, Ahmad led the Titans in scoring with 10 points and crashed the boards as he nabbed eight rebounds. Akoh contributed off the bench with six points and four rebounds of his own. “I just encouraged this group to pass the basketball to each other,” said Head Coach Dedrique Taylor. “I thought in the second

half they did a good job of that.” The second half saw a heavy exchange of baskets. A powerful dunk from freshman guard Kyle Allman with 15 minutes to play in regulation pulled the Titans within one at 37-36. Questionable calls from the referees helped Long Beach cling to a 46-42 lead with 11 minutes to go in the second half. “The refs are a part of the game,” Taylor said. “You have to deal with their ability to get involved in the game.” The Titans regained the lead 52-48 with the help of a 10-2 run, led by a series of plays from junior guard Lionheart Leslie. During the last possession of the game, CSUF’s lackluster defense gave way for a buzzer-beating layup from Long Beach’s sophomore guard Justin Bibbins, clinching the win for the 49ers. Akoh led the Titans in scoring with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Ahmad contributed a solid performance for CSUF as well, notching 18 points with eight boards. Despite the defeat,

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Cal State Fullerton’s Khalil Ahmad(left) confides with teammate Tim Myles(right) after a controversial call by the officials in the Titans’ 75-73 loss to Long Beach State on Wednesday night.

Fullerton’s bench outscored Long Beach’s 4320. However, turnovers once again haunted CSUF, who committed 15 of them, compared to nine

from CSULB. “We’ll take the next couple of days to try to allow our bodies to recuperate,” Taylor said. The Titans’ next matchup

will take place March 10 in the Big West Tournament quarterfinals at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Fullerton’s opponents are yet to be determined.

Softball reloads for Judi Garman Classic Titans prepare for second home tourney of the 2016 season PATRICK DO / DAILY TITAN STOCK PHOTO

CSUF’s senior outfielder Tyler Stieb made the most of his opportunities, notching one of the four Fullerton hits in Wednesday night’s 2-0 loss against the University of Arizona Wildcats.

Baseball: Fullerton shows no signs of life CONTINUED FROM

The Wildcats took the lead in the second inning after J.J. Matijevic tripled off of Conine, sending Bobby Dalbec in to score. Conine then found himself in a bases-loaded jam, but gave up only one more run in the frame, leaving the game at 2-0 Wildcats going into the third inning. The Titans attempted to strike back in the top of the third as junior infielder Dakota Wix singled up the middle to advance senior outfielder Dalton Blaser into scoring position. However, they ended up squandering the opportunity,

as Bannister retired senior infielder Josh Vargas and junior infielder Timmy Richards to end the inning. The pitching duel continued as both hurlers showed mastery of the art of inducing outs on contact. Conine was removed from the game in the sixth after giving up two runs on five hits. Alfonso Rivas led the Wildcats in batting average at .476 with seven runs batted in going into Wednesday, but went 0-3 against Conine. Bannister continued to put zeros on the scoreboard until he was pulled in the seventh. He finished the game pitching six full innings with

four strikeouts and no earned runs. The only Fullerton player to get a hit through the sixth was Wix. In the seventh, Hurst finally made some noise against Bannister, shooting a single to left, then stealing second. The inning would end without a Titan run, leaving the score at 2-0 Arizona. Conine earned the loss on Wednesday night. The next challenge for the Titans will be a series on the road against Texas Tech University from Friday through Sunday before returning home to face Arizona State University on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

RYAN PORTER Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton softball team will host the Judi Garman Classic at Anderson Family Field from Thursday through Sunday. The Titans will play Arizona State University (152 overall), followed by San Jose State University on Thursday (5-11 overall), University of Wisconsin (7-7 overall) on Friday, Northwestern University (7-7 overall) on Saturday and University of North Carolina (8-6 overall) on Sunday. The Titans have dropped from their excellent start to the 2016 season, only winning one of five games at the Mary Nutter Classic in Palm Springs last weekend. Their only win came against Oklahoma State University by a score of 4-2. Going into the Judi Garman Classic, the Titans have a solid .322 batting

average, which has contributed to their .397 onbase percentage. In 15 games, the Titans have combined to score 90 runs on 134 hits and have only hit into a double-play twice. Among the starters, junior catcher and infielder Alexis Gonzalez leads Fullerton with a .414 batting average. In 13 games played, she has 12 hits and nine RBI’s on just 29 atbats. In addition, she leads the team in homeruns with two. Senior outfielder Courtney Rodriguez follows Gonzalez with a .380 batting average, 19 hits and 11 RBI’s in 50 at-bats. She also leads the team with nine stolen bases. Junior outfielder Delynn Rippy and senior outfielder Sarah Moore are tied with a .378 batting average. Rippy has 14 hits on the season, including the Titans’ only triple, while Moore is second only to senior infielder Missy Taukeiaho for most team doubles with six. Going into the weekend, Taukeiaho has 18 hits, the third most on the Titan squad. She also leads the

team with eight doubles, along with one home run and five RBIs. As a team, Fullerton has been somewhat consistent on the defensive end, with a fielding percentage of .969, including 13 errors. Of CSUF’s pitchers, freshman righty Sydney Golden leads the rotation with a 2.72 ERA. In eight appearances, Golden is 5-1 with 17 strikeouts. Senior lefty Desiree Ybarra is right behind Golden with a 3.08 ERA in 36.1 innings pitched. She has given up the most earned runs, but leads the team in strikeouts with 29. Senior right-hander Jasmine Antunez and junior right-hander Cerissa Rivera share the same 3.82 ERA, but Antunez has eight appearances and 14.2 innings pitched with a strikeout for every hit she’s given up at 18. Rivera has given up just two hits in 3.2 innings pitched. Looking to rekindle the magic they started the season with, the Titans will face off against Arizona State on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. to kick off the Judi Garman Classic.

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