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Anti-Trump resolution sparks protest in Anaheim

Baseball holds on for victory Titans execute down the stretch, defeat UCLA 10-7 HAYLEY M. SLYE Daily Titan

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Anti and pro-Donald Trump demonstrators gathered in front of Anaheim City Hall on Tuesday in response to a resolution requested by Councilwoman Kris Murray. The resolution called for the Anaheim City Council to condemn Trump’s “divisive rhetoric” as contrary to the principles of the California and United States constitutions. Things became heated in front of the city hall as both sets of demonstrators shouted expletives at one another. One demonstrator fired pepper spray into a crowd, injuring at least five people. The Council voted 3-2 to carry Mayor Tom Tait’s motion to take no action on the resolution, even after Councilwoman Murray attempted to amend any specific presidential candidate’s name out of the resolution.

Since UCLA knocked Cal State Fullerton out of the 2013 NCAA Super Regional, Titan baseball has gone 4-2 against the Bruins, who won the College World Series that year. “We’ve got a little crosstown rivalry with them. It’s definitely a big game every time we play them,” said shortstop Timmy Richards. “We want to beat everybody, but there’s a little extra motivation with these guys.” The trend continued as the Titans took Tuesday’s game against the Bruins 10-7. Fullerton went into the nonconference matchup 24-14 overall, and on the fringes of a top 25 ranking after achieving a dominant 11-3 record in April. UCLA is nowhere to be found on current polls, but was ranked No. 10 in Baseball America’s preseason College Top 25. The Titan pitching staff isn’t on the fringes of anything. It ranks No. 1 nationally in Division I-team ERA, and sent freshman righthander Gavin Velasquez to the mound Tuesday with a 1.26 ERA. SEE MATCHUP 8

Orange County opens new Pie Hole Shop to offer its signature pies in Old Towne Orange JAYNA GAVIERES Daily Titan Pie has an authentic story: it is love. Even through the tough labor, it can still bring a slice of happiness one bite at a time. The Pie Hole has attracted many food lovers to its original location in downtown Los Angeles, and the team is currently preparing to open a third shop in the Old Towne Historic District in Orange County. For the family-owned shop, it all began in rural Pennsylvania with a mother’s love of baking pies. Her son, Matt Heffner, followed his mother’s dream of opening a pie shop and feeding the passion they both have for all things pie. Heffner saw the need for an All-American traditional pie shop in LA, so he put a team together to open the first Pie Hole location downtown in 2011.

The shop’s name came from a family that doesn’t take life too seriously. It morphs from the British slang “cake hole” and may be derogatory to some, but overall, it’s humorous, catchy and something that just made sense to them, just like its concept. The Pie Hole brings unconventional flavors to a conventional dessert, offering freshly baked sweet pie by the slice, unique individual savory pies and even its own blended coffee. The Pie Hole is the inventor of the popular earl grey tea pie, a sweet homemade pie with a thin layer of dark chocolate underneath a white chocolate, earl grey-infused mousse, topped with light yet decadent whipped cream and sprinkled with pistachios. Some of the other sweet creations The Pie Hole offers include a salted caramel pecan pie, a maple custard pie and a Mexican chocolate pie, among others. Savory options include a mac ‘n’ cheese pie, a “chicken ‘n’ cornbread” pie and its take on shepherd’s pie. SEE PIE

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CSUF career adviser shares ways to successfully negotiate salary and build confidence after 2 college

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The Pie Hole’s earl grey tea pie is made with a thin layer of dark chocolate that lays on a homemade crust, filled with an earl greyinfused white chocolate mousse and topped with whipped cream and pistachios.

Students take over stage at open mic night

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ASI prodution’s ‘Hear Me Out’ event encouraged self-expression through song, poetry 4 and prose

BLM has been heard, now needs to listen

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Zoe Sullivan, graduate career center adviser with Mihaylo Career Services, engaged students about what to expect finding a job after graduating college.

Salary negotiating skills shared in talk Students taught how to get the pay they deserve out of college MONSE RODRIGUEZ Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton Mihaylo Career Services held a workshop Tuesday to offer students help with building confidence before beginning their careers and negotiating pay wages with their potential employer. The event was led by Zoe Sullivan, graduate career center adviser with Mihaylo Career Services. The seminar covered information about finding the average and median salaries in a particular field through various online tools, creating a budget for oneself and applying a budget to prospective wages. Sullivan also mentioned that the hiring managers are also trained to negotiate salary and even expect applicants to do so. “It’s really important just to be aware that this is a normal part of the process,” Sullivan said. “It’s actually a huge deal that your starting salary is right after you graduate because it sets the tone for the rest of your life.”

People who do not negotiate their starting salary can lose about $600,000 on average in their lifetime, and women can lose an average of $1 million, Sullivan said. Women have a harder time in negotiating salary because they are still emerging in the workforce and don’t always have someone to look for advice like men do, Sullivan said. Workshops like these can help women and other students gain confidence and knowledge in negotiating their salary. Sullivan spoke about how employers will sometimes start newly graduated students at entry level wages because they know that most of them focus on getting a job and tend to undervalue their worth in the field. “You do have a unique position in that you are getting a degree that’s going to help you make an impact in the world,” Sullivan said. “Be confident about those skills.” Some students encounter obstacles such as laws regarding their salary history, employers offering non-negotiable salaries and feeling pressured into making a decision in the hiring process. “You deserve to know how

much you’re getting paid. They (employers) are going to try and take advantage of you guys; I know how they work,” Sullivan said. The economy and jobs are on the rise because of the impending retirement of baby boomers in the following years, and millennials and college graduates are in high demand, she said. “Students that are graduating have a creative idea of the world, and that’s something that a lot of companies are looking for because the world itself is changing,” Sullivan said. Thao Chu, a 22-year-old accounting senior, attended the event and said she has been in her paid internship for a year and has been offered a full-time job. In preparation for her graduation in May, Chu attended the workshop to learn how to negotiate her salary if she were to accept the job. “They said they would start me at entry level for accounting salary, but they haven’t given me the range, and I feel weird asking,” Chu said. Chu said she felt “pretty confident” in approaching her employer about the subject and plans to research her salary range and ask questions about job requirements and expectations, as well as salary offered in the years to come.

Seminar tackles rape culture and consent Talk aimed to shed light on sex in modern society CINTHIA PASILLAS Daily Titan Students learned about consent and rape culture in the latest installment of “Para Mujeres,” a seminar put on by the WoMen’s Center on Tuesday. Cyrene Underhill, facilitator of the event and vice president of the “Consent is Key” club, spoke about the violence prevention program and the definition of consent. She defined consent as being an “active and enthusiastic participation.” It is something that can be given and taken away and cannot be assumed by silence, she said. Underhill provided students with characteristics of sexual assault. For example, it can be unwanted physical contact that is usually committed by an acquaintance. Most survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking wait to report the act in fear that no one will believe them or because they are confused about what happened, Underhill said. There are three tactics

that a witness to sexual assault can use to confront the situation: direct, distract and delegate. Direct means to confront the situation, distract means to be creative and help someone out of a situation and delegate means to get help from someone else. Students were able to apply these tactics in different scenarios from the presentation. In one of the scenarios, students were asked what they would have done in a situation where they saw an intoxicated person being offered a ride home. “I’d probably go get a bouncer or the person that was hosting the party,” said Jordan Morales, physics major. Another topic discussed in the presentation was the concept of rape culture. “Rape culture is a culture where sexual violence, dating violence and stalking are common,” Underhill said. Students came up with examples in today’s society of rape culture. Underhill recalled a movie she watched that used prison-rape jokes, which are common, she said. Morales sees the movie “The Notebook” as an example of rape culture because she believes that the

male lead stalked the object of his affection. Modern romantic comedies show that stalking somehow looks cute when it’s not, she said. Underhill sees the book “Fifty Shades of Grey” as another example of rape culture. “I think it’s basically all about rape culture and a very bad and abusive relationship,” she said. Students talked about day-to-day situations, like when someone asks another person to prom and the person who asks persists until he or she gets a yes as an answer, Morales said. “You are not obligated to say yes because someone buys you flowers and makes you a poster,” Morales said. Students also discussed language that normalizes violence toward women and used the example of “wife beater” tank tops. “I still don’t understand why a piece of clothing is named that,” said Alexa Hayes, criminal justice major. “It’s horrible.” Underhill advised students what they should do if someone tells him or her that they’ve been abused. Listen and believe, take it seriously, say sorry and offer support, she said.

Donald Trump swept the Republican leg of Tuesday’s presidential primaries, winning each of the five Northeastern states, according to the New York Times. Hillary Clinton won Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware, while Sen. Bernie Sanders took Rhode Island. Clinton’s campaign trail looks to unify the Democratic party while Sanders assured that his role in the race is still running fervently. However, his strategist Tad Devine said that Sanders “can’t afford to lose ground in delegates.” The upcoming states to vote are Indiana, Oregon and Kentucky, where the results could end or propel a campaign. - JILLIAN SALAS

Peace talks ceased with Taliban Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani announced Monday that he will cease to continue peace talks with the Taliban, according to the Los Angeles Times. Ghani, who has been in office for 18 months, challenged Pakistan to bring the terrorist group forward and to “act as a responsible government.” This move means that any threat or force from the Taliban will be taken on by directly Afghan national security. Ghani’s decision comes a week after a truck bombing killed 64 and injured 347 in the country’s capital of Kabul, which was affiliated with an allied terrorist group of the Taliban. - JILLIAN SALAS

Man drives SUV into ex’s work A 26-year-old man was arrested after crashing his SUV directly into the store where his ex-girlfriend works Tuesday morning, according to the OC Register. Jose Felix Franco drove into the front entrance of Fabian Mother Nutrition in Santa Ana. Police officers had arrested Franco the night before for attempting to break into his ex-girlfriend’s house. The two had recently ended a six-year relationship. Franco now faces charges for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and violation of a protection order. While no one was injured during the incident, the woman was hospitalized for emotional distress. - JILLIAN SALAS

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Students taught to heal with yoga

Survivors of sexual violence learn ways to find peace AMBER MASON Daily Titan

Students gathered on the central quad’s lawn Tuesday evening to participate in a yoga practice to promote healing after experiencing sexual violence. Counseling and Psychological Services counselor and psychologist Shena Young, Ph.D., who teaches trauma-informed yoga, ran the session. The exercises were aimed at get survivors of sexual assault to connect with their bodies as part of a process of healing. Young said her classes often carry themes like strength and trust. “It’s really about providing a space where survivors can make choices with their bodies, which is important when they’ve been violated and they didn’t have a choice in the moment of being hurt,” Young said. The yoga session was the first part of the “Take Back the Night” event hosted by the Women and Gender Studies Student Association and Student Wellness Center. The event had themes of healing and community and was organized to address sexual assault on college campuses while creating a safe space for people to be out at night, said Destiny Caro, president of the Women and Gender Studies Student Association. “Oftentimes survivors experience isolation and challenges in relationships

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A yoga session was held Tuesday to teach survivors of sexual assault ways to heal and find peace for the event “Take Back the Night.” The event also featured booths with various activities and a spoken word performance by poet Natalie Patterson.

after they’ve been violated, so we really wanted to bring people together,” Young said. After yoga, attendees mingled and browsed tables set up with various activities aimed at healing after trauma. One table hosted a community art project, where students dipped their hands

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in paint and pressed it onto a large piece of paper with outlines of a tree. The finished project was meant to symbolize “active growth, support and empowerment in all our Titan community,” according to an instructional paper on the table. Another activity involved attendees drawing,

painting or coloring self-portraits of their past, present and future selves. Participants were encouraged to take control over their own narrative and identity and to challenge society’s perceptions of what is ideal. “The whole point of the activity is to create a more positive perception of

yourself,” Caro said. Poet Natalie Patterson performed a spoken word poem as the final activity of the night. Patterson was date raped when she was 19 and then sexually assaulted again nine months ago. She performed poems about the assault, the anger she dealt with afterward and how she is healing today.

Patterson ended her performance by offering words of encouragement to the audience and stressed the importance of knowing that they are not inferior. Caro said he hopes that people left the event feeling empowered by hearing other people share their experiences and start the healing process.

A&E Open mic night spotlights originality PAGE 4 APRIL 27, 2016 WEDNESDAY

“Hear Me Out” allowed students to share their personal experiences KATE JOLGREN Daily Titan A diverse group of students huddled in a group at the Titan Student Union courtyard Monday night. Some were wielding guitars, one practiced cadences with drumsticks, another worked to perfect an original rap. A variety of talents perform at the open mic and karaoke sessions hosted by Associated Students, Inc., held weekly in the TSU Underground Pub, but this night was special. ASI Productions hosted “Hear Me Out,” an event created for students to share stories about their cultural upbringing as well as their personal experiences. Rather than filling the small pub, coordinators chose to hold the event outside, underneath the night sky, creating an intimate setting for people to express themselves, said ASI Productions Pub Mondays and Tuesdays Coordinator Susie Law. “It’s an outlet for students to express their creativity, to enjoy themselves, to make friends, to share their thoughts, feelings and just be able to have fun,” Law said. Despite the cold, the students cheered each other on, clapped in unison as performers stepped up to the mic to give their rendition of a favorite song. Performers, even those who needed some encouragement before getting up on the stage, received nothing but support. First-time performers were welcome to sign up and sing along to any of the karaoke tracks available or perform acapella or with accompaniment. Psychology major Joaquin Gomez-Garcia said he was motivated to join

the open mic event after attending one of ASI’s karaoke nights. Monday night, Gomez-Garcia performed his own spoken word poetry, which touched on his use of psychedelics to help him control the world around him, he said. “I used marijuana recreationally, among (other) psychedelics, to deal with my stress and issues to keep me at a level where I thought I could function normally,” Gomez-Garcia said. “I came to the realization that at the end of the day, all I really need is a strong sense of who I am and knowing that … the only person I have to look in the mirror is me.” Students like Phillippe Orea, cinema-television arts and human communications studies double major, habitually make open mic and karaoke with ASI a part of their weekly routine and have watched the community grow over time. “It’s a good outlet if you have something bottled up inside you,” Orea said. “I encourage anyone to come out because anybody can go up there and perform.” Other students may use this opportunity as a space to perform pieces they have been working on for some time. Chloe Okura, business major, used Hear Me Out as a place to perform her spoken word poetry. “I love places and events where students can really express themselves,” Okura said. Events like Hear Me Out also allow students to connect with one another and form bonds that may not have otherwise been possible. “By making yourself vulnerable, sharing just that part of yourself, you’re opening yourself up to others, and other people reciprocate that,” Law said. Many students have a lot going on in their heads and have a lot they want to

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Business major Chloe Okura performed her spoken word poetry at ASI’s “Hear Me Out” event on Monday night. Okura, like the other performers, use open mic events like this one to express themselves.

say, but they do not have a place to express themselves, Law said. Fortunately for students, similar events on campus help them find others who also feel expressive, and ultimately make a community from that, she said. For students interested in sharing their own stories and open to expressing themselves in a relaxed environment, ASI hosts karaoke every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. and open mics Tuesdays at the same time in the TSU Underground Pub. “That’s just the magic of open mic,” Law said. “You don’t need a fancy stage … you just need people that are willing to help you out, a supportive environment and the confidence to go up and do something.”

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Students in the audience show performers support and give them a boost of confidence by actively listening, clapping and cheering them on.

Talent show will foster individuality ASI supports student creativity at its first “Titans Got Talent” REBECCA FAUSTO For the Daily Titan With so much talent encompassing Cal State Fullerton’s student body, Associated Students, Inc. Productions will present the very first “Titans Got Talent,” an event where

students showcase their talents, Thursday night at the Titan Student Union Theatre. The idea for this event was fostered by ASI Sunday Coordinator Philip Orea, who pitched the idea to the ASI Pub coordinators, Monica Vu and Susie Law. “We thought it (would) be a great way to get students to become more involved on campus and to be able to have the community

grow stronger by having students come out and perform and showcase their talent,” Law said. This large-scale project is being promoted by a variety of dedicated volunteers from the ASI street team, Law said. The team is in charge of reaching out to the CSUF community, planning events and coming up with ideas to make the event successful. In order to enter the

talent show, participants had to audition by submitting a form along with a video showcasing their talent. After reviewing all the student applications, ASI members chose contestants based on a selection process aimed to make sure there was a diverse group of performances. Contestants will have the opportunity to freely express their creativity and talents. ASI Productions

expects to have between eight and 12 different talents. Each act will perform for two to five minutes. Audience members can expect to see musical acts, stand up comedy, dance, spoken word and other artistic forms of expression. Audience members and a panel of judges will critique the performances, and the winners will receive a grand prize that will be revealed at the event.

Attendees are encouraged to participate by casting a vote for their favorite act, and they will also have the opportunity to win prizes, such as Titan gear, through trivia games and other activities. Food catered by Corner Bakery Cafe will be available during intermissions and voting period. The talent show will take place Thursday at 9 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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Pie: Bakery delivers only the best CONTINUED FROM

Lindsay Heffner, co-founder and Matthew Heffner’s wife, is also the director of sales and marketing for the restaurant. Lindsay Heffner said she is confident that their pies are the best and there is nothing else like The Pie Hole out there. With only two locations currently open and a third one less than a week away from opening, she expressed her excitement about the expansion to Orange County. “We wanted there to be a place where, when you came in, you knew you were somewhere special,” Lindsay Heffner said. “You can come into The Pie Hole in any mood, but you will leave happy.” Rick and Madeleine Anaya, owner and co-owner of the first franchise of The Pie Hole, are working with Lindsay Heffner in opening the first Orange County location in Old Towne Orange. They said once they met the Heffners, they knew they wanted to invest in their dream. From a list of 20 different locations, Old Towne Orange is the one that stood out to the Anayas. They said the historic building on the corner of Glassell Street and Maple Avenue is “far and above any others” they looked at. In a place that is so community-oriented and filled with families and history, The Pie Hole team wants its customers to arrive feeling like they are in their “second home,” and the team believes that Old Towne Orange is the perfect place to do that. “There are a lot of sweets out there like cakes and cupcakes … and I think the pies are an addition for this community as a different product,” Madeleine Anaya said. Lindsay Heffner said Old

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The Pie Hole will be expanding to Orange County by opening up its third location in Old Towne Orange. Local pie lovers can look forward to biting into a delicious slice of pie at the restaurant’s soft opening May 2.

Towne Orange is a magical place and a friendly town. They want to carry over the vibe other restaurant locations contain to the Orange community and surrounding cities. The Pie Hole team is dedicated to the quality of its product, making pies from scratch using the best ingredients and seasonal fruit on a daily basis. Quality comes with an expectation of consistency. The Pie Hole maintains the quality of its food by being ruthless and not compromising, waiting for the best fruits to be harvested at the best time

of the year, Lindsay Heffner said. By using fresh local ingredients, the quality of pies becomes an essential factor that sets them apart from any competition. “When you get cherry pie, you know what time of the year it is,” Lindsay Heffner said. The menu matches the LA location, but prices might fluctuate based on what is sourced locally specific to the Orange location. Lindsay Heffner said the prices may also vary depending on the current status of the farming industry. “We sell a premium product

at a premium price, and we believe our customers deserve a premium experience,” Lindsay Heffner said. Aside from the many pies that one has the difficult task of choosing from, the new Pie Hole location will also offer its own blend of organic coffee, including nitro-infused and cold brews on tap. Producing quality food doesn’t come easy, and The Pie Hole team refuses to open a place that isn’t up to its standards. They said the Orange location is taking a little longer than expected because they’re working hard to give their

customers the experience they deserve. “Like Lindsay was saying, you really only get one chance to make a first impression,” Rick said. “We want to be able to open with a quality product … so that our customers will receive the best experience and the tastiest pies they can have.” Lindsay runs The Pie Hole’s social media and said the Orange location has had more buzz than the downtown and Pasadena location openings, so the anticipation is obviously there. People won’t remember

how many times they pushed the opening date; they’re going to remember how great opening day was. The moment after customers take their first bite of the “life-changing,” “mind-blowingly good” and quality-assured products and service The Pie Hole always offers, locals will forget how long it took for the doors to open and will just be utterly grateful when the doors are actually open. Fans anticipating the opening of The Pie Hole in Orange can feed their indulgence, one slice at a time, at the soft opening, set for May 2.

OPINION

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The Black Lives Matter movement has made its presence known across the nation, but now its time to sit-down with elected officials and work toward progress. In a recent London public event, President Barack Obama has urged the activists to change tactics and listen to party leaders.

BLM needs to heed Obama’s advice It’s time for black rights’ advocates to listen rather than shout DAISY ORTIZ Daily Titan While praising the Black Lives Matter movement and its efforts to highlight problems the African-American community faces with race inequality and police brutality, President Barack Obama’s comments during a town hall-style event in London caused a ripple throughout the community. Obama was quick to point out that bringing attention to the major injustices

committed against the African-American community is vital for the movement, though the young Black Lives Matter activists hinder their own cause by refusing to listen. “Once you’ve highlighted an issue and brought it to people’s attention and shined a spotlight, and elected officials or people who are in a position to start bringing change are ready to sit down with you, then you can’t just keep on yelling at them,” Obama said. The reaction against his comments were divisive, with some stating he took a “policing tone” against the Black Lives Matter movement, according Seattle

publication The Stranger. Obama’s statement was not meant to insult the movement. He meant to empower and educate young activists to learn that civil and social change is not a difficult process but it requires patience and compromise. The Black Lives Matter movement’s strength and resolve to change the world has moved people in power, including Obama. Obama is no stranger when it comes to acknowledging injustices committed against African-Americans in the U.S. “Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago,” he said in 2013. The president is

clearly willing to listen to the movement. Young activists should be eager to work hand in hand with the government in order to bring forth social change that Black Lives Matter has been fighting hard for. In February, Aislinn Pulley, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Chicago, was invited to meet with President Obama at the White House and she declined. Instead, she wrote a scathing column in which she called the meeting a “sham.” “I was under the impression that a meeting was being organized to facilitate a genuine exchange on the matters facing millions of

black and brown people in the United States,” wrote Pulley. “Instead, what was arranged was basically a photo opportunity and a 90-second sound bite for the president.” It is something that has not gone unnoticed by the president, who reminded the audience on Saturday that “you can’t refuse to meet because that might compromise the purity of your position.” Whether or not it was a direct reference to Pulley remains unclear. The zealousness and pride of young people can often override their good intentions. Many activists believe that Obama’s words were

unjust criticisms and nothing more, but he has been showing he has been wanting to help. The President isn’t deaf to the plight expressed by the Black Lives Matter movement. In 2014 the president hosted an event in the White House and after a young black activists said that they felt like their voices were not being heard, Obama replied, “You are sitting in the Oval Office, talking to the president of the United States.” Obama is out to help, and his latest comments about on Black Lives Matter should empower the organization, rather than discourage it.

Norway prisons too lenient with inmates

Absurd court decision is pampering a criminal behind bars VERONICA MARQUEZ-ESHELBY Daily Titan

Mass murderer and rightwing extremist Anders Behring Breivik recently won a human rights case in a Norwegian district court claiming that solitary confinement, frequent strip searches, and being handcuffed while moving between his three cells violated

his human rights. The absurd district court decision has struck a nerve across Norway, and rightfully so, since Breivik is infamously known for committing the worst peacetime atrocity in history, according to the Wall Street Journal. The courts would be better off reversing the decision and not conforming to the wishes of a terrorist. Breivik is an outlier among many other criminals the Norwegian prisons house. He is currently serving a 21-year prison

sentence— the maximum allowed by the Norwegian justice system. However, his sentence may be extended if he is still considered a danger to the public—and it is difficult to imagine Breivik being anything but a danger. On July 22, 2011, Breivik set off a car bomb in a bustling part of central Oslo, killing eight people before going on a shooting rampage killing 69 others at a youth summer camp. Breivik has never expressed any type of remorse for the killings and said, “I

would do it again.” The convicted terrorist self-identifies as a fascist and a national socialist with a deep hatred for Islam Oslo district court judge Helen Andenaes Sekulic’s written decision to the court detailing that the prohibition of inhumane and degrading treatment “represents a fundamental value in a democratic society,” and that “his prison regime deviated so markedly from that enforced upon any other prisoner in Norway, regardless of the severity of their crimes, that it had to be considered an

extra punishment.” Norway is well-known for its more humane method of housing its criminals, however, all of the freedoms that an inmate like Breivik is allowed is simply ridiculous. Breivik has access to a TV with a DVD player, Xbox and PlayStation gaming consoles, exercise equipment and a laptop with no internet access. He interacts with a priest and a government-paid “friend” who visits him to give him social contact with the outside world once a week. Among the killer’s other

ludicrous complaints were the quality of the microwaved prison food, which he claimed was “worse than waterboarding.” Breivik is making a mockery of the Norwegian legal system by winning this ridiculous case. Very few places in the world would afford a killer of his caliber the luxurious treatment he has been given while in prison. In the current worldwide political climate, it is appalling that there are prison systems folding to the wishes and preferences of convicted terrorists.

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ARIES

(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

You might be the leader of the watercooler squad at work today since you can enjoy wasting time as long as you’re having fun. But you are so quick to react now that you could say something that’s not meant to be shared.

LEO

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Although you might be basking in the light of admiration today, you could fool yourself into thinking that everyone is your friend. It’s not that anyone is necessarily working against your efforts; it’s just that people have their unique agendas and it’s helpful to know where they diverge from yours.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

It isn’t prudent to believe all the stories you tell now because you might have inadvertently altered the facts to support your current position. In fact, your past continually changes as your present attitude contracts and expands.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

You appear to be putting in maximum effort on anything you take seriously today. However, you could simultaneously get lost in your daydreams, even if your double life isn’t noticed by anyone else.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

Staying on track may be quite the struggle today because you can see intriguing possibilities everywhere you look. Your current optimism leads you to believe a task will be easier than it is, although you still accept the fact that hard work is key in reaching your goals.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

You may be intrigued by an unrealistic fantasy about a relationship now. However, your idealistic dreams can actually stand between you and happier days. Acknowledging your attachment to overcome your attraction to it.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

You may be at a turning point in a relationship because you must decide if you’re going to take it to the next level or retreat to emotionally safer ground. Be careful because you could make a bad choice today if you let your hopes color your perceptions.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

You’re living out the part of a social butterfly today, flying from one fascinating conversation to the next. You don’t have to avoid an awkward subject, even if it leads into unfamiliar territory. Start with something small.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

Perhaps you really believe you have everything under control, but you may miss an important piece of the puzzle today. Fortunately, there’s no need to fix anything yet if you make a wrong assumption. Sometimes there is more wisdom in waiting than in initiating action.

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

Comparing your idealistic dreams with where you currently are in your life can be quite the disconcerting exercise. The gap between your fantasies and reality may be so large now that you don’t even know where to begin.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

Although you might be sure of your current choices, it’s still not a good idea to trust your senses today because they can lure you into a sense of complacency. Don’t be lulled into a state of hypnotic acceptance.

PISCES

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

You are an avid dreamer by nature and today’s Moon-Neptune aspect magnifies your wishful thinking. You can journey so far into the depths of your imagination that you lose track of the real world. It could be a blessing in disguise if you seize the opportunity in the storm. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

SPORTS

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Matchup: Fullerton defends home turf CONTINUED FROM

The Bruins took a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning after Velasquez gave up three consecutive base hits. In the bottom half of the frame, Fullerton shortstop Timmy Richards hit a home run to left to cut the Bruin lead to one. The shot was his sixth this season after hitting just one in 2015. “This year I’ve been hitting more in the three hole or lead-off and have been given permission to hit the ball harder and drive it, ” Richards said. “I’ve been taking better swings and trying to do more damage this year rather than just get on base.” Freshman righty Brett Conine replaced Velasquez in the third inning in a game that saw no Fullerton pitcher record more than two innings of work. The Bruins added a run in the third, but Fullerton

struck back in the bottom of the frame. Dalton Blaser took advantage of runners in scoring position and shot an opposite-field single to left, giving the Titans a one-run lead. Blaser had gone 1-8 prior to that at-bat. “It felt good,” Blaser said. “We’ve been working on getting runners in. That’s our biggest thing, we want to come out and whenever there’s guys on base we want to capitalize.” The Titans batted around in the third, smacking five hits and scoring six runs. Freshman Ruben Cardenas had a particularly successful offensive outing, going 2-2 and recording all three RBIs in the sixth. It was a welcome offensive explosion as Fullerton left seven on base and went 1-8 with runners in scoring position in its loss to UNLV on Sunday. The offensive effort was almost to no avail as Chad

PATRICK DO / DAILY TITAN

In the bottom of the first, junior shortstop Timmy Richards rounds the bases after hitting his sixth home run of the season in Tuesday’s 10-7 win over the UCLA Bruins.

Hockin loaded the bases with no outs and walked in an unearned run in the top of the ninth. Hockin

ultimately escaped the jam and secured the victory for Fullerton. “Hockin is our closer. I

had all the confidence in the world in him,” Richards said. The next challenge for the

Titans is a conference series this weekend at UC Irvine, their first Big West matchup since April 17.

Titans brace for Big West matchup Softball preps for three-game series against Long Beach Aaron Valdez Hayley M. Slye Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton softball is setting its sights on an upcoming three-game series against archrivals Long Beach State, starting with a doubleheader on Wednesday and a game on Friday. The Titans are heading into this week’s series hoping to continue their hot streak, being undefeated in conference play at 12-0 and donning an overall record of 38-10. Wednesday’s opening contest against Long Beach will mark the 133rd time the Titans and 49ers have met on the diamond. Fullerton was ranked No. 25 in the USA Today/NFCA poll released Tuesday. In the NCAA RPI rankings, Fullerton lands in the No. 26 spot — the highest of any Big West Conference team. As a team, the Titans are among the conference leaders in nearly every statistical category. Fullerton places second

in batting average behind UC Riverside with .307, while its 213 RBIs top the Big West. CSUF’s offense is lead by three-time All-American Missy Taukeiaho, who will go into the series with a .380 batting average with 34 RBIs. Delynn Rippy has owned the batter’s box as of late, going 4-9 and hitting her first homer of the season in last weekend’s Hawaii series. The pitching duo of Desiree Ybarra and Sydney Golden has wreaked havoc for opponents, both boasting impressive ERAs of 1.70 and 1.63, respectively. Ybarra is putting batters in their place with an imposing 133 strikeouts, which currently ranks fourth in the Big West Conference. Long Beach is 26-17 overall and 6-6 in conference and took its last series against UC Santa Barbara. Outfielder Haley Tobler is coming off a successful Gauchos series, going 3-5 on Friday and 3-6 on Saturday. Darian Tautalafua has also been an offensive force for Long Beach, currently leading the team in RBIs and posing the biggest home run threat on the roster, hitting 12

over the fence this season. Tautalafua, Alley Perkins and Julia Lombardi all have batting averages of .320 or more. The Titans haven’t beat Long Beach since 2014, getting swept last season by the 49ers and their stingy defense, led by pitcher Christina Claremont. The reigning coBig West Pitcher of the Year is having another dominant season with 152 strikeouts while posting a 2.11 ERA entering the series against Fullerton. CSUF will host a Long Beach State squad that’s only won two of eight games this season against ranked opponents. The 49ers have scored 25 runs in their last two games, but will have to put up with a Titan lineup that hasn’t allowed an opponent to score more than three runs in the last 13 outings. The Orange County squad will look to defend its home field and its undefeated conference record when it faces Long Beach State in a pivotal three-game series. The opening game of the series will begin Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Family Field.

PATRICK DO / DAILY TITAN STOCK PHOTO

CSUF senior infielder Missy Taukeiaho has had an incredible season at the plate as she goes into the series against Long Beach State with a .380 ERA, 34 RBIs and eight home runs.

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