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Cal State Fullerton’s first academic senate meeting of the school year began with outlined goals from new and returning student leaders and faculty. The Associated Students Inc. (ASI) board addressed its student representatives for the senate and main objectives for the academic year, with new seats being filled by Gabriel Sedeño, ASI Chief Administrative Officer, and Veronica Kdeiss, ASI Board Vice Chair. ASI President Yanitza Berrios and Executive Vice President Alexandra Beltran shared three goals for the upcoming semester. “We want to create awareness and a greater presence of ASI on campus, in the community and in the CSU system,” Berrios said. Beltran continued to outline the second and third goals. SEE SENATE

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Congresswoman and U.S. senate candidate Louretta Sanchez presents the Samuel L. Gompers Labor Award at the Harry S. Truman Awards Dinner in Anaheim Saturday. The ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of Sanchez and other elected California officials, and looked toward the future of California politics.

Harry S. Truman awards ceremony highlights success ZACK JOHNSTON Daily Titan

The Democratic Party of Orange County hosted its 22nd annual Harry S. Truman Awards Dinner Saturday night, highlighting the party’s recent achievements and stirring up momentum for the upcoming elections. The event honored

politicians, activists, candidates running for office and esteemed members of the community at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Anaheim. A common theme that was evident throughout the night was the pride that Orange County Democrats feel

when witnessing the county’s steady change from red to blue. “Just this past year alone La Palma, Garden Grove, Irvine, Tustin and, just a few weeks ago, Fullerton are now in the blue column,” said Henry Vandermeir,

Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County. Orange County has been predominantly red for almost 30 years, according to Orange County Registrar of Voters. SEE AWARDS

Gallery explores artist’s eclectic career Visual Arts displays the inspiring works of Rick Ross KALEB STEWART Daily Titan The Begovich Gallery in the Visual Arts Building displayed The Explorers Guild: Rick Ross and Explorations in Graphic Fiction, featuring illustrated art from Rick Ross. “We’re always looking for things that will compliment our curriculum and that our students will enjoy and appreciate,” said Mike Mcgee, Begovich Gallery director and head of the exhibition graduate program. Mcgee and Trina Moreno, a graduate student in the fine arts program at Cal State Fullerton, were the curators for the event. The exhibit features beautifully sketched illustrations by artist Ross whose art was celebrated that evening. The illustrations are from a graphic novel titled “The Explorer’s Guild,” which was co-authored by CSUF alumnus Kevin Costner and novelist Jon Baird. “I’ve been working in the entertainment industry for a number of years,” Ross

said. “I started doing storyboards for commercials and movies and gradually made my way to doing comics, as well.” Ross became involved with the book project through a surprise Internet posting, asking for artists to apply for a job by drawing something in a style similar to Winsor McCay. “When you see a headline that says ‘can you draw like Winsor McCay?,’ not many people are going to know who that name is,” Ross said. However, having been inspired by McCay works, Ross later learned that Jon Baird’s story would be focused around “turn of the 20th century” adventure stories. There are two parts to the exhibition; one section dedicated to Ross’ art for the “Explorer’s Guild” book, while the other is dedicated to his personal works varying from television to comic book art. “I think my artistic commitment is usually to push boundaries with my art,” Ross said. “You don’t necessarily see that in each piece, but definitely with this book project we’re doing something – in terms of formally – that’s never SEE ROSS

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Rick Ross (left), the illustrator for “The Explorer’s Guild” and Mike Mcgee (right), the director of the Begovich Gallery and head of the exhibition graduate program speak at the art exhibit for Ross’ work.

Market brings fresh fruit and fresh faces

Esports brings competition to new market

Women’s volleyball starts season strong

Downtown Fullerton market sprouts up some friendly business from local farmers and vendors 4 every Thursday

Video games can help those less physically capable to compete in their very own version of traditional 5 sporting events

Fullerton outplays Mississippi Valley and South Carolina State in Chattanooga to earn first wins since 6 2014

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Chair of the Orange County Democratic party Henry Vandermeir recieved the Harry S. Truman award at the event in Anahiem.

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This election cycle Democrats outvoted Republicans and did so by more than 20 percent. Senate President Kevin de León spoke of the recent accomplishments of the Democratic Party such as: raising the minimum wage, providing healthcare to undocumented children, working to close the wage gap, combatting homelessness and climate change, and creating legislation for retirement security. Along with the sense of pride the Democrats shared, was the unapologetic disapproval of the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. “We will collectively, from Orange County, send a message to Donald Trump that this is California, and this is Orange County; we don’t build walls here, we tear them down,” De León said. Vice Chairs for the Democratic Party of Orange County recognized their endorsed candidates, such as those for Fullerton City Council Jesus Silva and Jonathan Mansoori. Vandermeir received the Harry S. Truman Award, an honor awarded to Democrats like California senate hopeful Loretta Sanchez and California Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva. Among the other awards

given out were the Samuel L. Gompers Labor Award given to the International Union of Operating Engineers, the Chair’s Award given to the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters and the Social Justice Award given to the late Amin David. California Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke about voting reform that California has implemented to increase voter turnout, his plans for an automatic voter registration bill and how increasing voter turnout will help eradicate income inequality. “At 18.1 million registered voters, California’s total number of registered voters is at its second highest in history, yet register voter turnout for the last presidential primary was about 50 percent,” Padilla said. Padilla said the same people negatively affected by income inequality, such as “commuters of color, young people, working class families,” are those same people who aren’t showing up at the polls. “If you want an inclusive economy, we need to start by making an inclusive democracy,” Padilla said. The Richard J. O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Sen. Barbara Boxer, who received the award via video message as she was unable to attend the event

in person. “It’s no secret that historically Orange County has been kind of hostile to Democrats, but you’ve been turning it around from red to purple, and hopefully pretty soon it will be blue,” Boxer said. “It’s because the issues that bind us together are important to the people of Orange County.” “Cougar Town” and “The Gift” actress Busy Philips spoke on behalf of the Hillary Clinton campaign, and why Clinton is the best choice for president. “I want my daughters to grow up in a world that values them, one in which their healthcare choices are their’s alone to make. I want my daughters to grow in a country where they look at that chart of all the presidents, and they don’t wonder whether America has a spot for them at the very top,” Phillips said. Philips emphasized not only why Clinton should be elected, but also why Trump should not. “I want (my daughters) to grow up where they can look at the president with pride and respect, not at a person who everyday exhibits the very worst behavior we can imagine. Racism, sexism, bullying and violence have no place in our society, and it certainly has absolutely, definitely no place anywhere near the oval office,” Phillips said.

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which are “to create a culture of transparency and accountability within ASI and with the university,” and “to research and assess the potential of free service offering for students.” Laila Dadabhoy, Chief Communications Officer for ASI during the 2016-17 school year, had her own set of goals. “My goals include innovating the branding of the Associated Students so that we’re better able to market the opportunities available to students from the Associated Students specifically, as well as those offered by the university,” Dadabhoy said. Chief Governmental Officer Amanda Martinez shared her short-term goal of registering 10 percent of the student body to vote. Student leaders weren’t the only ones presenting goals for the upcoming school year. CSUF President Mildred García, who reported that a record 10,000 degrees were given out last May for

Spring 2016 commencement, wants to shoot for an even higher rate of success for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. “Further, everyone at Cal State Fullerton worked to ensure that our graduation rates continue to improve,” Garcia said. The increase in the six-year graduation rate for first-time freshmen to from 51 to 63 percent, as well as the four-year graduation rate for transfer students increasing from 67 to 75 percent. New members of the Academic Senate included Ali Izadian, Lisa Kirtman, Kristin Stang, Pamella Oliver, Mark Filowitz and Steve Walk. There were also new members added to the president’s advisory board in July as well, including Marie Johnson, who is now the dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Morteza Rahmatian, who has been a member of CSUF’s business faculty since 1988, was added to the president’s advisory board when named interim

A vehicle crashed while traveling on the Ball Road onramp toward the northbound 57 freeway Sunday morning, according to the OC Register. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the driver died when he crashed into a tree while traveling westbound on the onramp. However, no details about the crash or the identity of the deceased were available Sunday afternoon. Sunday’s crash was very similar to another fatal accident that occurred on Saturday, in which an unidentified 23-yearold man hit a tree while driving across an on-ramp to the southbound 57, according to the CHP. - JASON ROCHLIN

Fullerton apartment burns down A Fullerton family of seven was left homeless after a fire destroyed their apartment early Sunday morning, in the 1500 block of Welldow Lane, according to KTLA. Originating in the apartment’s kitchen, the fire spread to the second floor and to two other units in the complex. One firefighter was injured after falling 10 feet off of a ladder. All of the family members, including four children, escaped safely. The firefighter was transported to UC Irvine Medical center and is currently recovering in the hospital. The family suffered damages to their belongings, including supplies the children planned to use when returning back to school. - SARAH WOLSTONCROFT

dean for Mihaylo College of Business and Economics in July. Anil Puri, who served as dean of CSUF’s Mihaylo College of Business and Economics before Rahmatina, was introduced at last Thursday’s Academic Senate meeting as the new interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. “We not only ourselves behave and interact with people in the most collegial way, but we hold each other responsible for the way we interact,” Puri said. Puri worked as the Mihaylo College dean since 1999, and now wants to make even more strides as a public university by looking to add and maintain a diverse faculty. “So our accomplishing mission is our commitment to our faculty and staff to hire the most qualified, the most diverse, the most dedicated and then sustain them to their work,” Puri said. The next academic senate meeting will be held Thursday Sept. 22nd.

Year-long NASA Mars test ends A six-person team completed a NASA-funded Mars simulation in Hawaii Sunday, after living in an isolated dome without fresh air, food or privacy for a year, according to BBC. Among the crew members for the simulation was: an American pilot, an architect, a journalist, a soil scientist, with a French astro-biologist and a German physicist. In addition to limited resources, the team had to wear spacesuits if they exited the dome. The project, run by the University of Hawaii since Aug. 29, 2015, was created with the intent of learning more about human interactions during space exploration. Experts predict a real mission to Mars could take between one to three years. - SARAH WOLSTONCROFT

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Student Life & Leadership presents

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Annual club event allows students to meet organizations SAM ALSTON Daily Titan

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The Cal State Fullerton semi-annual Discoverfest will usher in the fall semester by helping both returning and first-time students find new ways to get involved on campus and make connections with fellow Titans. This year’s Discoverfest will be held at the campus’ Titan Walk Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The twoday event this year will boast the highest number of registered student run organizations on record. Discoverfest acts as an opportunity for the 350 plus clubs and student-run organizations on campus to showcase their contributions to student life. This year’s event will be the first opportunity for some clubs to represent themselves and attract attention. For veteran clubs, this week will be a status quo, but for one club, it’s one step closer to a major milestone. “We’ve been around since 1968, next year will be our fiftieth year,” said Andrew Vo, President of the CSUF chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. “We just really want our new members to be involved, we know that being involved is important and really opens people up to being more comfortable and wanting to be on campus.” While joining a major specific organization may

seem intimidating to students of different majors, Vo said the events and networking opportunities offered through PRSSA are open to anyone of all majors and interests. He also encourages anyone not currently involved to join a society or club and to enjoy student life on campus. For organizations such as Titan Radio, Discoverfest will allow them to focus on gaining new members and adding a fresh take onto an already existing community and culture. “We’re trying to change Titan Radio’s image from being so clean cut to something a little bit more edgy,” said Andy Vasquez, Titan Radio’s program and music director. The organization and its members are stepping up their efforts this semester to attract new talent through staff member meet and greets, games and a raffle offering students chances to win free concert tickets at their booth. “We’re looking to take on about 15 DJ’s and hopefully about 20 street team members,” said Sara Kleinbart, General Manager of Titan Radio, “We’re planning to actually throw a huge function that day.” Clubs who are brand new, trying to either reinvent themselves or recruit new people can now be easily accessed through the TitanLink database. While it is not completely new, it is getting more attention this year by campus staff. For a complete list of the over 350 clubs and organizations that will be at Discoverfest check out CSUF’s online database Fullerton.edu/titanlink.

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Complete DiscoverQuest and be entered into an Opportunity Drawing for a Free Goodie Bag. More information at Info Booths or visit: www.tinyurl.com/DiscoverQuest

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This map of the upcoming event provides direction to anyone looking for cultural, greek life, sports, special interest, political action, faith, ASI, service or academic college clubs.

TitanLink brings students access to campus groups Database allows organizations to have online presence JILLIAN SALAS Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s office of Student Life & Leadership (SLL) teamed with CollegiateLink and Campus Labs, an “enterprise platform for smarter decisions” and data driven innovation, to launch TitanLink. TitanLink is the new online database for campus clubs and organizations that helps regulate each individual group’s activities. Formed last year, the database offers benefits to all recognized student organizations such as “automated online forms, quicker turnaround, and the ability to publicize... events to the masses,” according to the Clubs and Organizations website. Cal State Fullerton currently has over 350 organizations and TitanLink connects and organizes each group’s different agendas. Every year, the groups must register or re-register with the database to solidify campus recognition. TitanLink helps SLL keep track of the amount of clubs and organizations on campus, as well as the day-to-day activities of each one. Anthony Pang, Associate Director of Student Life & Leadership, said that one of the best VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM/NEWS

impacts of TitanLink was transitioning from handwritten paper processes to processing everything solely online. This means that processes such as event or facility reserving became much easier for students by being able to access the online database at anytime as opposed to the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., business hour basis. The process of reserving indoor spaces such as in the Titan Student Union (TSU) and outdoor spaces such as Titan Walk, also became more convenient for students. Before, each reservation request had to be done through different offices throughout campus. Now with TitanLink, student organizers can use the database to request space reservation that will route each request to the appropriate office. The office can then respond to the student’s request directly. This year the office of Student Life & Leadership advertised TitanLink to incoming students at orientation and emphasized that to learn more about a club or organization, you can do so with accessing the database. The next human component is supplied through Discoverfest, which is taking place this week. “You’re able to filter through all the organizations (on TitanLink), and if you build your own profile it makes recommendations on the types of clubs and organizations that you

might be interested in,” Pang said. “It’s a great place to start.” Senior Alan Huerta utilizes TitanLink to keep his extracurricular schedule up to date with club events or panels and to align it with his work schedule. Huerta uses the online database to find important dates for the clubs he is involved in. “College students can be extremely busy with everything we balance with school, work and possible internships,” Huerta said in an email. “For me personally, I’ve always found that getting access or information online always works best because I don’t have to call anyone or ask around, I can just look for it myself.” Huerta recommends TitanLink to other students and says that this data is easily accessible for college students who are “always on electronic devices.” TitanLink is set to have additional features in the future that will include accounting for club and organizations, which will allow students to learn about money management. While providing guided experiences for students with a built in curriculum module by pairing individuals with their college major to events, programs or advisors related to that college. “We really want it to be used to enhance the Titan experience,” Pang said.

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An example of the many fresh fruits available at the Fullerton Market for consumers. With activities for children and live music in the evenings every Thursday, there is no reason not to drop by.

Local farmer’s market breathes fresh air into city

Downtown Fullerton brings music and food to visitors PRISCILLA BUI Daily Titan

Vendors at the Fullerton Market seem to have one unspoken rule to follow: the fresher the better. After all, nothing less is expected at a place that offers a large assortment of fresh produce for patrons to marvel at. Situated at the center of Downtown Fullerton and celebrating its 25th anniversary, the farmer’s market has created a little niche for itself with locally grown fruits and vegetables, products handcrafted by artisans, an outdoor beer and wine garden, a boisterous

corner for kids, live musical entertainment and a community that enjoys all the above. Every Thursday evening until Oct. 27, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m; the ordinariness of Wilshire Avenue transforms into a variety of booths bustling with activity. From the playground in the corner of the market, otherwise known as the Kids’ Korner, peals of children’s laughter can be heard as they jump in the bouncing house and ride a colorful small train. On the opposite side of the street, tables are packed with adults eager about the content served over at the beer and wine garden. Most of the booths selling produce are generous with free samples,

proudly boasting the perfect ripeness they offer in their selection of fruits and vegetables. “Much of the produce that’s grown and brought to the Fullerton Market can’t be found in regular grocery stores,” said Shaun Rosendahl, a vendor of Sunny Cal Farms and a participant of the Fullerton Market. Rosendahl said they started being a part of the farmer’s market since last August. This marks Sunny Cal Farms’ first full season in Fullerton. “We grow a lot of stuff for flavor,” Rosendahl said. “We’re all about flavor over size or quantity.” Behind Rosendahl were baskets that included: sunset-colored peaches, bloodred plums, golden Asian

pears, summer nectarines and many more varieties of fruits, emphasizing his point. According to Rosendahl, the best part about working in this environment is making people happy. Working outside and meeting customers who will be seeing fruits they won’t be able to see in grocery stores is one of the main pleasures of the job. “It’s important that people know their farmer and where their food is coming from,” Rosendahl said. The experience would be all the more tasteful if people ate produce that is in the right season. Amongst vendors selling products, and shoppers making their rounds, were Fullerton Water Utility representatives Cynthia

Gil-Santillan and Phuong Nguyen, who were there to continue to keep water conservation an important topic with Fullerton residents. They both agreed that the Fullerton Market was a good place for community outreaching. “It’s a popular place in the city. Everybody knows this is a happening spot on Thursday afternoons,” Gil-Santillan said. London Waldais, a vendor for The Almond Guy, said that a common misconception people have about the farmer’s market is that it is a hard job. “It’s really just social hour,” Waldaias said. “You just talk to everybody all day.” Waldaias gave out free samples with a smile to those who were drawn in by

the plethora of almonds that were roasted in many flavors such as: Mexican chocolate and cinnamon, lime and sea salt, maple and orange and Spanish-style with rosemary and sea salt. Like everyone else, he enjoyed the environment that came with the farmer’s market. “I’ve been working since 7 a.m., and if I had a normal job I’d want to die,” Waldaias said. On its last day of the season, the market will be celebrating OktoBOOfest, where patrons are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to participate in fun events such as trick-or-treating at vendor booths, kids costume parades and more. The Fullerton Market breathed fresh air into the city life and will continue to do so until Oct. 27.

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Lining the walls of the Belgovich Gallery is artwork from professional illustrator Rick Ross.

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been done before, as far as I know, incorporating text, graphics and things like that.” Though Ross is mostly known for his illustrations, he is also a filmmaker and produced a nine-minute short film called “Backslide,” which was also featured

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during the art show. The film displayed his perspective on religion, sex and guilt. “It’s the story of two religious teenagers and the eight minutes after they lose their virginity. And it’s told in real time,” Ross said. Though it was about characters who are a different sex than himself, Ross considered the film as a reflection

of his own religious upbringing and his coming of age. Ross has difficulties in defining the concepts of his art. He spoke of how he was drawn to comics and animation because the imagery is discreet, but yet there is still motion within it. Jade Love contributed to this story.

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OPINION Sports should include virtual gaming

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Esports deserve to be seen as traditional competitions now KALEB STEWART Daily Titan Technology has opened up the world to new forms of competitive sporting. Those who are not members of the athletic elite, especially those suffering from a physical handicap, may find moving an avatar across a virtual space with a controller a reasonable alternative to physical sports. When ESPN’s President John Skipper declared that esports are “not a sport,” the comment may have put a puncture in some of the goodwill garnered from the Rio De Janeiro eGames Showcase, which ran alongside the Olympic Games. No matter the technical definition, the emergence of esports are something to be embraced. They allows opportunities for those who may lack the physical capabilities or interest in physical athletics to have their very own form of sportsmanlike competition. While accepting competitive gaming into the world of sporting will take some time, it most certainly will pay off in the end. Playing simultaneously with the Olympic Games, a competition in Rio ran by the International Video Games Committee, allowed the opportunity for combatants to duel. Thos e who grew up playing competitive video games such as “Super Smash Bros.”, received a location to professionally compete. The

fact that it was practically next door to the biggest international sports competition in the world shows the ambition of the project. These alternatives to live sporting events should not be considered a damper on the integrity of physical sports, but rather as the beginning of a completely new field of competition entirely. In the very same area as the Olympic Games came another group of passionate enthusiasts that practiced for years and created their own form of games for glory. While the level of prestige that these gamers receive is nowhere near the level of athletes such as Michael Phelps, they can still garner respectable fascination in the media. Games like “Starcraft” and “League of Legends” have become televised events, turning competitors into stars in their own rights. While it is true that watching these computer-minded sportsmen in front of monitors lacks the visual splendor of seeing a toned man or woman make their way onto a field, what is happening within those monitors can be just as visually stimulating in its location and venues. Players controlling ingame avatars can find themselves fighting in locales as varied as the inside of an alien spacecraft to the rim of an exploding volcano. There is a spectacular fantasy appeal that can come from these graphics. Whatever can be dreamed up by the imaginations of artists can be the arena of esport competitors. While a game like

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Esports are a great way to allow those physically incapacitated to participate in competitive sports. The traditional definition of what a sport is should not keep this relatively new phenomenon from being considered a serious form of competition.

“League of Legends” allows players to select characters to play a round of fantasy warfare, is never going to replace the Super Bowl in the minds of those who view sports as being purely between fleshand-blood athletes, it’s still a great form of open competition for a new demographic. Technology has come so far that it can now render visuals and stages that resemble a real-world sport, that require a great degree of skill to figure out and not require all of the physical capabilities. If someone who is confined to a

wheelchair can find themselves becoming engaged in a video game competition for real prize money, esports have served as a great opportunity within the sports market. Unlike a competition such as chess, there is an element of spatial movement around a virtual world which could be liberating for someone who otherwise wouldn’t be capable of such movements. Matthew Fink, a quad amputee, spoke to Natus Vincere, a multi-gaming eSports Club, and said, “Starcraft’ is meaningful to me because it is the

first time I have ever had a chance to be on equal playing field with able-bodied people without the need for major adaptations. “Starcraft” allows me to do so by rewarding fast thinking, creativity, and ingenuity over physical prowess.” A whole generation raised on competitive video games can receive accolades for their dedication and passion. Much like a competitive “Starcraft” player may not be particularly interested in watching a televised football event, it is all entirely a matter of differing tastes in what is a competition worth watching. If there continues to be an

audience for it, esports will give many young men and women a chance to feel the fires of competition within whatever virtual realm they choose to inhabit. It is one of the many ways in which technology can help bring a more inclusive environment, even within the realm of sports. Esports should be taken seriously. It stands as a competitive outlet for those who can’t find satisfaction in ordinary sports or can’t physically participate in them, and allows a new audience of young people a form of sportsmanship that they can see themselves in.

Laws finally recognize harm in vaping Vaping revealed to be more damaging than originally thought ASHLYN RAMIREZ Daily Titan In a matter of a few short years, vaping has gone from being a so-called healthy alternative to a worrisome trend. A new product that was said to be cheaper and healthier than cigarettes understandably created an excuse bandwagon. But over the summer, the bandwagon broke down for the younger generation following this vapor trail. California Senator Ed Hernandez signed a regulation in June which prohibited those under the age

of 21 to purchase tobacco products, finally including vapor. California has introduced new legislations in order to regulate cigarettes and electronic cigarettes. Senate Bill No. 5 puts all e-cigarettes under the category of a tobacco product. Sparking the kindling, Senate Bill No. 7 raises the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. If caught breaking the law, the fine could be up to 600 dollars on the first offense. While this has done nothing but anger teenagers, it’s something they should accept and be thankful for because the vapor they think is “safer” for them is doing them nothing but harm. Advocates for vaping claimed cosmetic benefits

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were enough to qualify the alternative as “safe,” according to a study done by the CDC. Users reported coughing less and “feeling more motivated,” however, the same CDC study noted that the people selling vapor products to the public were misinformed. Many components in e-liquids, such as propylene glycol, are not supposed to be inhaled and quite frankly, enough studies on the long-term effects have yet to be conducted to deem vaping “healthier than cigarettes.” Smoking causes 480,000 deaths per year, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The CDC website says that the life expectancy for smokers is 10 years shorter than

non-smokers. E-cigarettes are now playing a part in an increase of tobacco consumption among teens and young adults. The rate of high school aged teenagers who were trying e-cigarettes doubled from 2011-2012 and tripled from 2013-2014. The assumption that smoking e-cigarettes is safer than smoking is spreading from adults to teenagers more than ever. More than four million high school and middle school students who are smoking tobacco products will die due to the addiction, according to the CDC. If the smoking age was increased to 21, and all citizens complied with this regulation, then theoretically there would be a

12 percent drop in tobacco use in adults, which is huge, according to a study done by the Institute of Medicine, who provides independent studies for the public. Smoking is smoking. It’s all bad. Inhaling tobacco, nicotine and byproducts of e-liquid isn’t doing anyone any favors. So when people smoke under the guise of vaping being “better for them,” they really have no grounds. From an article in the LA Times by Karen Kaplan, “teens who said they had used the vaping devices were far more likely than their peers to try regular cigarettes over the next year.” Vape culture is something many should definitely be worried about.

The rise of vaping is very similar to how cigarettes became so popular. At first, cigarettes were a great way to enjoy a morning cup of coffee and take the edge off. But, as studies came out that showed their immense health risks, commercials failed to show those statistics. Instead, people continued to believe they were a harmless habit until it was too late. History is repeating itself, only this time, with vaping. Legislation is finally trying to wrestle America’s smoking problem away from the younger generations by making tobacco products only available to people 21 and over. The only real solution though is for no one to start, no matter their age.

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In a scrimmage prior to the 2016 season, Shimen Fayad (right, No. 17) looks on as her teammate goes in for the kill. Wichita State transfer Fayad made an immediate impact in the first three games of the season, notching 14 kills Saturday against South Carolina State.

Volleyball sweeps consecutive matches

Fullerton wins two straight contests for first time since 2014 HAYLEY M. SLYE Daily Titan

Second-year Head Coach Ashley Preston saw her team sweep Mississippi Valley Friday to earn its first win during her reign

over Fullerton volleyball. After going 0-28 in 2015, Preston’s team didn’t lose a set until its third match of the 2016 season at Chattanooga. “It’s an incredible feeling for our staff to get our first win as Titans,” Preston said in a press release following the season’s first match. “We have a young team and we’ll just keep growing.”

Kansas native and University of Baltimore County transfer Madeline Schneider led the way for the Titans, collecting 20 kills in the first match of the season. CSUF ended the match with a .214 kill percentage compared to Mississippi Valley’s .013 percentage. Preston’s prediction that her team would ride its momentum proved correct. On

the road at the UT Chattanooga Tournament, the team also swept its second match against South Carolina State. Shimen Fayad, another new addition to the 2016 team, shined in that match, notching 14 kills. Once again, Fullerton significantly out-killed its opponents .301 to -.025. Preston lauded the new additions to her team prior to the

season, saying “we’re able to have depth, and that’s something we lacked last year.” The two-game win streak, the team’s longest since September 2014, ended Sunday when the Titans were swept by Chattanooga. Despite another strong showing by Schneider, Fullerton racked up 24 errors in comparison to Chattanooga’s 15 on the

way to its first loss of the season. The sophomore led her team again in kills with 11, granting her the top spot on the team for the most kills per set with 4.22. Fayad came in right behind her with three kills per set. The Titans look forward to their first home match this Tuesday against Niagara at 7 p.m. at Titan Gym.

Cross country looks forward to 2016 season

Freshmen, transfer and international students set to make impact HARRISON FAIGEN Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton Cross Country will kick off the season Saturday at the Mark Covert Classic with some fresh faces in tow. Head Coach John Elders has added both transfer students and freshman to the Titan’s talent pool in his 29th season. The Titans finished fifth in the Big West Conference in 2015. “I’m very pleased with

our 2016-17 cross country recruiting class,” Elders said in a press release. “With the combination of talented freshmen and proven junior college transfers, our roster is the deepest and strongest it’s been in the last five years. I’m looking forward to seeing both squads take that next step.” The Titans will need big contributions from their new additions. The women’s side added freshmen Sandra Flores and Samantha Huerta, as well as transfer student Brianna Jacklin. Huerta, a La Mirada High School product, and Jacklin, who transferred

from Riverside Community College, will join the Titans’ corps of distance runners for the 2016-17 season. Huerta’s best times in various events include a 2:12:25 in the 800-meter, 4:49.30 in the 1600-meter and 10:55.06 in the 3200-meter. Jacklin’s resume includes further distances, clocking in at 4:57.28 in the 1500-meter, 10:35.40 in the 3000-meter and 17:43.83 in the 5k. Flores is a mid-distance specialist as her best times include a 2:14.93 800, 5:06.82 1600 and 12:05.19 3200. The men’s side also added a few new contributors. Freshmen Jonathan

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doesn’t have the raw speed of those two (best times include a 1:59.03 800 and a 4:22.22 1600), while Van de Weerd runs much longer distances (14:56.55 5000-meter and 31:47.37 10000-meter). Fullerton also returns much of the talent from the 2015-16 team. Joe Casco (redshirt junior), T.J. Moffitq (redshirt senior), Martin Montes (senior), Jose Penaloza (senior), Sam Pimentel (sophomore), Danny Ramirez (redshirt junior), and David Ramirez (redshirt senior) are all back on the men’s side. Re-joining them with the women’s group are Abby Buckhoff (senior),

Stephanie Cortez (sophomore), Amanda Crissinger (redshirt junior), Kevelin Huerta (sophomore), Pamela Pelayo (senior), Nisreen Rizk (senior), Emily Ruiz (redshirt junior), Stephanie Ruiz (senior), and Sierra Ungerman (senior). In addition to Elders, assistant Alex Tebbe will return to the coaching staff for his second season. This combination of new talent and continuity has Elders confident the Titans can make some noise this year. “This season, we should have our most competitive teams in the last three to four years,” he said in a press release.

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Despite solid showing, Fullerton finishes weekend 1-2 overall HARRISON FAIGEN Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer began the regular season with a win last week, but couldn’t keep the momentum going into the weekend. The Titans were dealt a pair of losses by Auburn and Georgia, leading to a 0-2 road trip through the SEC. CSUF lost 2-0 to Auburn Friday in their first game of the weekend. The Tigers scored one goal in each half and pressured the Titans up and down the pitch to secure a shutout victory. It was Auburn’s second win of the season. Midfielder Brooke Ramsier put the game into motion for Auburn, scoring in the seventh minute after CSUF failed to clear the ball out of its 18-yard line following a Courtney Schell

cross from midfield. Schell scored a goal of her own in the 51st minute, burying a one-touch volley off a pass from Kristen Dodson. The No. 24 Tigers proved their national worth in their wire-to-wire victory, keeping the ball on Fullerton’s half for the majority of the evening and taking twice as many shots as the Titans (14 attempts to CSUF’s seven). When the Titan’s managed to mount a counterattack, Auburn was right in their jerseys, forcing overly ambitious passes or quick shots into traffic. The Titans didn’t go down without a fight, however. Tireless forward Nano Oronoz took two shots and continued to attack well into the second half, even when it became clear Auburn was making its way to victory. Senior Jennifer Stuart may have let in two goals, but the 2015 Big West goalie of the year saved six other shots as the Tigers fired away all night. CSUF couldn’t bounce back against Georgia on

Sunday, with another 2-0 loss leaving them with a winless weekend. UGA dominated the Titans from the first whistle, taking 11 more shots than the blue and orange in the first half. Georgia’s ninth attempt found paydirt when a curving rocket from the left side of the 18-yard box, from Lauren Tanner in the 31st minute, got past the outstretched arm of Stuart. The Titans showed more fight in the second half. CSUF came out after the break noticeably more aggressive, with quicker passes and more long balls leading to more time spent on the Bulldogs’ half. This aggression backfired when Kelsey Killean got ahead of Fullerton’s defense on a rapid counter following a stop, with only a foul by Savannah Sloniger preventing a one-on-one against Stuart. Killean blasted in the resulting penalty kick. For the second game in a row, CSUF had opportunities in the closing minutes. Forwards Connie Caliz and Oronoz both had

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Taylor Salgado (left, No. 19) dribbles the ball against St. Mary’s in Fullerton’s season-opening victory on Aug. 19. Salgado and the Titans have not picked up a victory since.

opportunities to score with less than five minutes to play, while Jessica Simonian had her long-distance

attempt saved by UGA goalie Louise Hogrell, maintaining a Georgia shut out. The Titans return home

and will look to rebound from their weekend woes against Utah State on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Fullerton opens season with overtime loss Vermont cool under pressure, thwarts Titan attacks ERIC DOMINGUEZ Daily Titan Despite a strong effort, Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer lost its season opener 3-2 in double-overtime to the University of Vermont at Virtue Field Friday. In a game that matched two NCAA Tournament

teams from last season, Vermont was able to edge out a win in front its home crowd. Although the Titans took more shots on goal and used numerous set pieces--Fullerton managed 19 total corner kicks to Vermont’s six-- Cal State Fullerton had trouble putting the ball into the back of the net. “We didn’t finish a lot of opportunities in the beginning of the match that should’ve been put away,

we were punished later in the half for that,” said goalkeeper David Elias in a press release. The Titans (0-1-0) went into the game with high expectations after being picked in the Big West preseason poll to win the South Division the previous week. Although often pressured, University of Vermont (10-0) wasn’t overwhelmed by Fullerton’s attacks. The Catamounts showed the poise gained in their previous season, one that

ultimately resulted in their fifth America East championship, first since 2007. Vermont scored its first goal when Bernard Yeboah buried a shot from the top of the box, giving the Catamounts a 1-0 lead in the 36th minute. Early in the second half, the Titans leveled the score when sophomore midfielder Ronaldo Pineda netted his first goal of the season. After Yeboah scored his second goal of the game, CSUF senior Alex

Heilmann tied it up 2-2 in the 78th minute. 90 minutes wasn’t enough to decide a winner as the two teams needed additional time to settle the match. The Titans created some chances, but in the 109th minute, Brian Wright’s leftfoot score gave Vermont the win. The Titans will attempt to get a better result when they face UCLA on Monday. The Bruins (0-0-1) will be another tough test for Fullerton, as UCLA is currently

ranked No.16 in the NSCAA Coach’s Rankings. Like the Titans, UCLA was picked to be a top team in its respective division, voted to finish first in the Pac-12 preseason poll. The Bruins are coming off a tough match of their own that saw them draw against No.4 University of Maryland Friday night at the StubHub Center. Fullerton’s match with UCLA is set for Monday at 7 p.m. at Drake Stadium in Westwood, California.

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