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University Police give tactical shooting training

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The program starts with a run-through of weapon handling and safety. Participants are given the choice of using a pistol or a taser for the simulation, afterwhich officers instructing the sessions choose a scenario for teams of two.

Simulation gives users firsthand police experience BRENT CABATAN Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton University Police is bringing a “Force Options Shoot/Don’t

Shoot Simulator Exercise” to campus for students and faculty to test their split-second decision-making skills. The simulation allows University Police to put attendees into simulations of some of the dangerous situations that officers face on the job. It is intended to test a person’s aptitude to make split-second decisions while still taking police protocol into account.

“All we’re trying to do is put people in a situation where they get a taste of what we’re faced with as police officers,” said University Police Capt. Scot Willey. “We’re human beings, we make mistakes, we’re put in impossible situations sometimes where we have to make split-second decisions.” Attendees are given a short tour of the building and

training on legal considerations that can arise during a possible “use-of-force situation.” The simulation requires two people per simulation and begins with a basic run-through of weapon handling and safety. There is both a pistol and a taser available to use at each person’s discretion. Each person is then put through a scenario picked by the officers

running the program. A virtual sequence of events is filmed by actors and the participant is meant to speak to the people on screen as if they were really there. The officer controlling the simulator inputs participants’ commands and actions and tracks the accuracy of the shots that are fired. SEE POLICE

Students tackle global policies CSUF’s Model UN team sharpens political skills KATE JOLGREN Daily Titan Expectant students from all over the world fill a 400-seat room, dressed in everything from Western to Muslim business attire and beyond. This is the Model United Nations, an assembly simulation filled with student delegates representing different countries as if they were ambassadors at the U.N. Student must learn to compromise in order to find practical solutions to issues, all done while staying in the mindset and perspective of the country they are representing, said Jacklyn Vasquez, head delegate of Cal State Fullerton’s Model U.N. team. On this stage, students are not challenging one another simply for a grade, nor do they discuss matters

that most college students would be interested in. In the Model U.N., students confront international issues and collaborate with their peers on topics with real-world implications. This is a process that takes months to unfold, with each student adding to the overall success of the group. Model U.N. delegates from CSUF spend a semester preparing for the National Model U.N. conference, which takes place each spring in New York City. Over 5,000 college students, more than half of whom are international students, discuss contemporary global issues. Participants must come prepared to solve at least three issues pertinent to one of the 21 simulated U.N. committees. “Being able to interact with people from all over the world is a really great ability just because of the world we live in, where those skills are now becoming more necessary,” said Andy Marin,

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Model United Nations teams discusses international issues and collaborates with peers on topics with real-world implications.

CSUF Model U.N. delegate. “I think (Model U.N.) provides that international experience where you’re getting to learn, first-off, how to deal with people, but

then, secondly, you’re getting it from an international perspective.” While the entirety of CSUF’s delegates were designated to study the

country of Togo and its national policies, many students were assigned to separate committees. SEE UN

The Cal State Fullerton men’s golf team has some ground to gain as it sits tied in fourth place after opening the first round of the Big West Championship with a 6-over par. The tournament, playing out at the Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley from May 2 to May 4, pits every Big West Conference team against each other in order to decide the year-end champion. The Titans’ opening round began with a stumble, as three of five players recorded bogeys in the first hole. Freshmen Matt Wilson led the team on the first day, but struggled through the first nine holes, recording a 2-over par. In the back nine, Wilson found his stroke and shot a 2-under par. He finished the round with an even par and is tied for seventh place in the tournament. Redshirt freshman Davis Holman put in an impressive, consistent performance, shooting a 1-over par on the day. After three birdies and three bogeys on the front nine, he settled down and finished the day with eightstraight pars. Redshirt senior Mark Jensma shot a 2-over par through the first round of play, tying him for 17th place overall. Sophomore Mark Cobey was on his way to a respectable round, but a triple bogey on the ninth hole followed by three straight bogeys derailed his quest. He recorded an admirable 4-under par in the last six holes, including an eagle on the 15th. He finished the round with a 3-over par, tied for 25th overall. Freshman Jack Ireland shot a 5-over par, including a double bogey in the sixth hole, tying him for 35th place. The Titans found their biggest challenge via the first nine holes, where they collectively recorded a 6-over par. Heading into the second round of the Big West Championship, the Titans have no room for error if they are to get back into contention. Tee time for round two is scheduled for 7:30 a.m.

Mentoring program takes to CSUF campus

Smart guns can prevent firearm incidents

Fullerton preps for nonconference game

Triple Threat seeks volunteers and aims to help at-risk youth through urban arts, athletics and 2 academics

Advancements in weapon technology can help reduce the amount of accidents involving under6 age fatalities

Baseball will take on the San Diego State Aztecs for the second time this season at Tony Gwynn 8 Stadium

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The Triple Threat organization and CSUF public relations students set out art projects to encourage students to express their passions.

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Students that competed in recreational activities to win a free T-shirt were also entered into a drawing to receive a pair of Nike shoes.

Mentoring program reaches out to kids Triple Threat holds first event at CSUF to recruit volunteers JILLIAN SALAS Daily Titan A mentoring group has begun visiting Cal State Fullerton with the aim of raising student awareness about how to impact impoverished youth in Orange County. Santa Ana-based Triple Threat Mentoring passes out fliers and encourages students and youth to express themselves through art, academics and athletics. In its first event Thursday at the CSUF Titan Walk, Triple Threat used the theme “Spark a Passion” to share the program’s ideals with college students. Students painted what they loved most on a poster and competed in recreational activities to win a T-shirt. Event participants and those who signed up to volunteer for a future event were entered into a drawing to win a pair of Nike shoes. The youth organization’s mission is to “use passion to fight the cycle of poverty,” according to its website. It focuses on three core facets: finding a volunteer’s passion, using that passion to build relationships between youth and volunteers and making an impact on someone’s life. “It’s all about creating that idea of hope and being able to show these kids that no matter where they’re at or who they are, they can make a difference in this world,” said Program Director Vernon Gee. The organization aims to help children from low-income neighborhoods who are less likely to attend college

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is working with Moscow to extend a truce in Syria to Aleppo, a divided city where violence has escalated in recent weeks, according to Reuters. Kerry has been trying to revive the twomonth-old U.S. and Russia-sponsored cease of attacks which worked for the first time in the Syrian war. Temporary local truces were set in place last week, but they did not include Aleppo. Aleppo has had several governmental airstrikes and rebel attacks in the last weeks where hundreds of civilians have been killed. The recent spike of violence in Aleppo threatens to destroy the first peace talks of both fighting parties. - MONSE RODRIGUEZ

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In order to fight the cycle of poverty, Triple Threat Mentoring had students tackle activities related to their passions.

and find a job. It focuses on children in third grade and up, but extends its reach to high school and college students as well. Triple Threat has reported connecting over 21,000 at-risk youth with passionate adults since 2007. “I think it’s a very effective organization, and they’re helping out individuals who really need it,” said junior accounting major Tiffany Louie. “The children are our future.” Five CSUF public relations students worked with the nonprofit organization as part of a project. The students picked a goal for Triple Threat Mentoring and helped it reach the goal through hosting the event. Part of the goal was to “change a life at CSUF.” “We chose Triple Threat because we liked what their goals were,” said senior Symone Butler. “This mentoring program is really awesome because it reaches out

to those kids who don’t really have much.” Triple Threat partners with Nike and the Jordan brand, along with other corporations, to provide opportunities for children. The organization’s Chicago parent branch recently launched the WINGS program, in association with retired basketball player Michael Jordan, to help Chicago youth aim for a higher goal and succeed. Its motto is “everyone can fly,” according to the Triple Threat website. The next upcoming event and volunteer opportunity will be May 14 at Heninger Elementary School in Santa Ana. The event, “Express Yourself,” will challenge sixth to eighth-grade students to express themselves through art. The students will receive the opportunity to experience different urban arts such as DJing, breakdancing and graffiti as a platform to perform their work.

Nearly all of the public schools in Detroit, Michigan were closed Monday as a result of an organized “sickout” in response to district financial problems, according to The New York Times. The sickout, in which all teachers were asked to call in sick, occurred after the school system’s chief manager said he would be unable to pay teachers their July and August salaries. This would come as the result of the state not sending enough money to the district. There was also the possibility of summer school getting canceled. This was the first sickout to be sanctioned and organized by the Detroit Federation of Teachers union. - JASON ROCHLIN

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As part of the University Police’s Empowering a Positive and Interactive Community program, they are offering a virtual simulation that allows participants to experience real-life situations that law enforcement faces in the line of duty.

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“What (an officer) decides may be wrong, may be right, (but) it’s going to be judged instantly by others through social media, through the media, the courts and federal courts,” Willey said. Willey said the chancellor’s office wanted to begin bringing in more training for police officers. Several simulators were purchased by the state of California and are available for all Cal State police departments to use. University Police started a program called “EPIC” (Empowering a Positive and Interactive Community)

and the simulation is one of many events that the program is responsible for at CSUF. “We hope that this is kind of a big hit with everybody; it really opens up some good discussions between us and our community,” Willey said. The simulation is held in the University Police Department building and is free for those who sign up. Students and faculty can sign up for the event in the University Police Department building or by signing up online through EventBrite. The event will run from May 2 to May 12.

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Cpl. Blanpied of the Cal State Fullerton University Police instructs participants about the legal considerations that police have to take into account every day.

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Cal State Fullerton’s Model United Nations team spends all semester compiling information and learning about a country in order to advocate for that country during simulations of U.N. meetings. This year, CSUF’s team researched the country of Togo in order to act as ambassadors during the National Model U.N. conference.

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Students serving on committees must collaborate on particular issues, such as peacekeeping methods, sustainable development, renewable energy and poverty reduction. “It’s really stimulating. It really teaches you how to work with other people, how to have a world perspective on issues that aren’t just about the United States,” Vasquez said. “It’s about learning for the world.” Students compete for awards by earning points for their conduct in

committees and speeches. They are also awarded points for good leadership skills and for how well they interacted with other delegates. At the 2016 National Model U.N. conference, CSUF’s delegates received the Outstanding Delegation award, the highest award in the competition. The award is given to the school that receives the most points for remaining in character, participating in committees and following parliamentary procedures, Vasquez said. Not all delegates participate in the competition.

Some, like Vasquez, are able to coach new members as they experience a national competition for the first time. Others, like Armando Robles, serve as committee chairs at the conference. Robles served as the chair of the Human Rights Council and was responsible for the procedural functions of the committee. “Seeing the other side, the administrative side, of the organization that hosts the event was very interesting because I got to see how much of it really comes down to it just being an educational experience,” Robles said.

This is the first semester in which Model U.N. has been open to students with majors other than political science. “It was, I think, a smart move to open the door to other majors and really show how the U.N. isn’t just a political science thing. It’s a global thing,” Robles said. “Any major can find an interest and a role within some committee in the U.N.” At the end of the day, the students who participate in Model U.N. are just that — students. But these students are driven to understand complex social issues that

take place on a global scale and to understand the people those issues affect. “If you’re someone who is academically driven and doesn’t mind to put in the work for the amazing rewards, (Model U.N.) is the place to be,” Vasquez said. Model U.N. students are trying to find solutions for problems that professional members of the U.N. are struggling with. “Right now, the United Nations is really trying to utilize youth. That’s the No. 1 priority,” Vasquez said. “They’re trying to have younger generations

in the driver’s seat of the future policies because we do have a different perspective, and we are the ones who are going to be in charge once their time is finished.” But for the time being, these students are striving to learn as much as possible through Model U.N. “The point isn’t to change the world. The point isn’t to win millions of dollars for your school,” Robles said. “It’s really all about just learning how to deal with people and giving people a perspective about the world that they might not otherwise know.”

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OPINION Film remakes destroy originality

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Movie industry is commodifying the art with adaptations DAISY ORTIZ Daily Titan For some, there is comfort to be found in classic films such as Disney’s “The Jungle Book,” but as moviegoers look up showtimes at their favorite theaters, one thing has become apparent: Hollywood has become saturated with remakes, reboots and adaptations. It’s always fun to revisit old faces and worlds, but this trend has left little room for originality and threatens to ruin audiences’ precious memories in order to make a quick profit. The Hollywood remake train needs to stop, and the first step in solving this problem is awareness. 122 movie remakes were released theatrically in the United States between 2003 and 2012, according to Box Office Mojo, an online box-office reporting service. Over the course of nine years, Hollywood spent almost $5 billion producing remakes and releasing them to audiences nationwide. With such sky-high production value, it is understanding that Hollywood has taken a keen interest in churning out remakes of audience favorites such as “Spider-Man,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Annie,” “Carrie” and “The Jungle Book.” Such remakes have proven profitable for Hollywood. The opening weekend for “The Jungle Book” grossed over $100 million in the U.S. and almost $700 million worldwide. However, in 2015 Warner Bros. released the trailer for a

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Film adaptations are taking over the movie industry because of their blockbuster success and fan appeal. Familiarity is starting to be a crutch for the medium as Hollywood keeps producing the same uninspired redesigns of recycled stories.

“Point Break” remake. While the clip reached over six million views on YouTube, the public reception was less than warm and included scathing comments that ridiculed the remake. According to Rotten Tomatoes, a website that aggregates movie reviews, 122 remakes received an average of only 46 percent positive reviews in comparison to the 78 percent average rating for their original counterparts.

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Despite remakes receiving poor reviews, Hollywood studios don’t seem to show signs of slowing down anytime soon, revealing their true intentions: making money. “We may publicly demand something new, but the numbers don’t lie,” wrote Mark Carpowich for the Huffington Post. “We shouldn’t be mad at the entertainment industry for merely updating instead of inventing. We should be mad at ourselves for providing an

audience for projects we claim to despise.” In 2002, audiences flocked to theaters nationwide to watch “Spider-Man,” directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire. It grossed over $400 million nationwide. Two sequels and five years later, “The Amazing Spider-Man” swung onto the big screen yet again with Andrew Garfield as the new face of the iconic web slinger, grossing $262 million.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” starring Tom Holland and directed by Jon Watts, is now due to hit theaters in 2017. Audiences are most likely going to flock to watch the remake but they should understand the climate they have created, which is one lacking imagination. Whether or not the world really needs another “Spider-Man” reboot only three years after the last installment is inconsequential, according

to the industry. As long as audiences continue to make the journey to the theater and pay the ever-increasing price of movie tickets, audiences can look forward to seeing Peter Parker’s beloved Uncle Ben die for a third time. If the public keeps giving the movie industry its money without seriously critiquing the films, then the problem remains with the people. Remakes are great for money, but bad for artistic imagination.

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Smart guns can save dumb people Latest firearm innovations can help prevent accidents CODY GION Daily Titan With accidental and unauthorized shootings commitred by children growing in the United States, using smart gun technology is a safe solution to prevent these types of crimes from being committed any further. According to The New York Times, through either a “biometric sensor” or a “digital pass code,” smart gun technology seeks to restrict firearm usage to the owner. The call for smart guns needs to happen as quickly as possible to prevent unnecessary tragedies. In 2015, at least 265 children under the age of 18 were involved in shootings, with 83 shootings ending in fatalities, according to research conducted by Everytown Research, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve understanding the causes of gun violence by means to reduce it through research. The U.S. is among the countries with the highest reported rates of unintentional child-related gun deaths in the world, according to Everytown. On Friday, President Barack Obama publicized his views for smart gun FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN

technology to lower the amount of accidental and unauthorized discharges, according to The New York Times. “As I said in January, these common-sense steps are not going to prevent every tragedy, but what if they prevented even one? We should be doing everything we can to save lives and spare families the pain and unimaginable loss too many Americans have endured,” Obama said. 2016 has already seen 77 reported unintentional gun deaths among those under the age of 17, according to Everytown. Smart gun technology already exists in the form of cell phone passcodes. The problem now is that the government needs to push this to legislation and provide funding to promote safer gun access. “You can’t unlock your phone unless you’ve got the right fingerprint, why can’t we do the same thing for our guns? If there’s an app that can help us find a missing … iPad, there’s no reason we can’t do it with a stolen gun,” Obama said in the January 2016 memorandum. Requiring a fingerprint to authorize access to the gun will tremendously help prevent unwanted deaths and even robbery of the weapon. “By incorporating electronic systems into a firearm’s design, manufacturers can give gun owners greater

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Smart gun technology can reduce the likelihood of gun-related accidents involving children children.

control over how a weapon is used, both by limiting who can fire the gun (‘user-authorization technology’) and by making a gun easier to retrieve if it is lost or stolen (‘electronic recovery technology’),” according to a report on smart guns by the departments of Justice, Homeland Security and Defense. Though it seems like a very common-sense idea, smart gun critics suggest that it will “have no viable commercial market,” according to Bearing Arms, a shooting-enthusiast website. But this assertion is not true, “60 percent of Americans who purchase a handgun are willing to purchase a smart or childproof weapon only accessible by the

authorized user,” according to research by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The survey also found that four in 10 gun owners and 56 percent of political conservatives surveyed are willing to purchase a gun with smart technology. The argument against smart guns stems from personal preference, and clearly that preference thus far has been detrimental to the masses. Obama is properly pushing this legislation for safer technological advancements on weapons. As a nation, the U.S. needs to support the movement to prevent tragic events from occurring and create a better, safer environment within households.

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Cal State Fullerton’s freshman Hank Loforte looks to get going offensively in Tuesday’s nonconference matchup against the San Diego State Aztecs. In the UC Irvine series last weekend, Loforte only managed to record one hit in four at-bats.

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Following its impressive series victory on the road against UC Irvine, the Cal State Fullerton baseball team heads farther south to face San Diego State University for a nonconference game Tuesday night. Despite being shut out by the UC Irvine Anteaters 2-0 in Friday’s series opener, the Titans stormed back to clinch a 6-4 win Saturday and a commanding 7-2 victory Sunday to take the series. After improving to a 9-3 Big West Conference record and a 27-15 overall record on the season, the Titans jumped in front of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for possession of first place in the conference. During Sunday’s 7-2 win over the Anteaters, CSUF senior outfielder Dalton Blaser and freshman outfielder Ruben Cardenas put on a show at the plate, combining to go 6-10 with two runs batted in each. Freshman right-handed pitcher Colton Eastman cruised his way to his sixth victory on the season after he went seven strong innings

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Freshman infielder Coby Kauhaahaa has performed well for the Titans this season, with a batting average of .215 with a total of 11 RBIs under his belt. He went 1-7 in the Titans’ 2-1 series win over UC Irvine this past weekend.

on the mound. Blaser is second on the team in hits this season, with 49, and tied for first in runs with senior first baseman Tanner Pinkston,with 27. Eastman’s six victories lead the Titans. He is second on the team in strikeouts with 61 in 67.1 innings pitched.

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold leads CSUF in strikeouts with 67 in just 58 innings on the mound, while his five wins are second to Eastman. The Aztecs are currently having a forgettable 2016 season, as they come into Tuesday with a dismal 1230 overall record and 5-14

Mountain West Conference record. They are fresh off being swept at home by the Nevada Wolfpack, being outscored 2614 in three games. Offensively, the Aztecs are struggling at the plate and only have one player who sports a batting average of .300 or better. They are led by sophomore middle infielder Alan

Trejo, who leads the team with a .326 batting average, 56 hits and 27 runs batted. Senior outfielder Spencer Thornton leads the Aztecs with five home runs while sophomore middle infielder Justin Wylie is second on the team in hits, with 49, and RBIs, with 26. SDSU has had a lackluster season on the mound thus

far, as the pitching staff has a mediocre combined 5.48 ERA per game. Earlier this season, the Titans defeated the Aztecs 8-1 at Goodwin Field in a Tuesday night, nonconference matchup. The rematch between the Titans and the Aztecs will take place at Tony Gwynn Stadium on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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