Week of Monday, August 23, 2021 by Daily Titan

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Monday, August 23, 2021

LIFESTYLE: TV shows and movies to kickstart the school year

Testing sites busy on CSUF campus

Volume 110 Issue 1

What’s new at school

Parking, housing and the library have all seen changes since last year. JESSICA BENDA

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CSUF community members wait outside the Titans Return Testing site on campus. (Eliza Green / Daily Titan)

LILY LOPEZ Editor

In accordance with the Presidential Directive 22, weekly COVID-19 re-entry and surveillance testing sites are now available on campus. The site for symptomatic or individuals exposed to COVID-19 is located at the Student Wellness

CSUF wins video game tournament HUGO RIOS Asst. Editor

After going undefeated through the tournament, Cal State Fullerton Rocket League claims the Collegiate Esports International 2021 title, defeating the University of Colorado, Boulder in the Grand Finals. Sacramento Kings Guard Gaming teamed up with CESI to launch their inaugural Collegiate Esports Competition, a tournament with a $30,000 prize pool taking place in Sacramento, California, from Aug.18-20.

The tournament consisted of eight teams from the West Coast: University of California, Davis; Loyola Marymount University; University of Colorado, Boulder; Cal State University, Dominguez Hills; San Jose State University; Cal State University, Fresno; Sierra College and Cal State Fullerton. Day one consisted of the eight teams competing against each other in a bestof-5 format at the FireUp Esports Lounge in Roseville, California. SEE

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Center, while the site for asymptomatic or individuals who have not been exposed to COVID-19, Titans Return Testing site, is located behind the university’s bookstore, Titan Shops. These sites are for students, faculty and staff who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine, uploaded their vaccination record card online, are experiencing COVID-19

Hours have returned to normal at the Student Recreation Center. JASMINE RAINE RIVERA Asst. Editor

On Saturday, the Cal State Fullerton Student Recreation Center opened to full operational hours for the first time since March 2020. The building’s new operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to midnight, Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday

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from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to the SRC website. Marcus St. Phard, associate director of Titan Recreation, clarified that reservations are no longer needed to visit the SRC. Miguel Guardado, SRC building manager and kinesiology major, said the SRC will continue to employ the cleaning procedures used during the summer, and guests will also be provided with tools to clean their own equipment as desired. St. Phard said he is excited for students to come back to

campus and to participate at the SRC again both as members and employees. “It’s a safe environment. We’re going to provide masks if we have anyone that doesn’t have a mask,” St. Phard said. “There are job opportunities available for all of our students, so we want to make sure we provide those opportunities to our students with a stress free environment and very flexible scheduling.”

million Afghan schoolgirls and women prayed that an oppressive system of gender segregation would not be reintroduced. Yet, the plight of Afghan schoolgirls’ educational rights has triggered many women into channeling their wrath into collective opposition. In essence, Afghan women’s intellectual aptitude and activism cannot be restrained. In a Kabul press conference in late August, Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban’s spokesman said, “We assure that there will be no violence against women, no prejudice against women will be allowed, but the Islamic values are our framework.”

However, 23-year-old Afghan educator Pashtana Durrani, the executive director of Lead Aid Educate and share Resource Networks (LEARN), a nonprofit organization that empowers schoolgirls to become acquainted with digital literacy while establishing a solid educational background, revealed that the Taliban has not kept their word. As the female population surges by 65% in first-grade enrollment, about 22% of the Afghan workforce consists of female professionals in the fields of politics, judiciary and the military.

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Left to right: Danny “Dxnnny” Cruz, Logan “Spood” Pitman, Nico “Riddles” Garcia and head coach “Hiro” Phillips after victory. (Trevin Ortega)

symptoms or have an approved medical or religious exemption. COVID-19 testing appointments are also available for vaccinated students and employees who meet the criteria and are experiencing symptoms, according to the university’s Student Wellness website.

With the arrival of a new parking structure, dorm construction and reopened library floors, the Cal State Fullerton campus may not look exactly like students had seen it before transitioning to online instruction in spring 2020. Eighteen months after the COVID-19 pandemic derailed student life, a new housing building makes up the bulk of construction walls on campus, located on the other side of the Gastronome. Slotted to open next fall, the building will hold 600 students, most of whom will be sophomores and juniors. “We’re excited to be able to offer a new community here in student housing, because they will be suite style accommodations,” said Larry Martin, executive director of housing.

The United States troops’ engagement in a costly and deadly two-decade war amounted to dust once Taliban insurgents blitzed into Afghanistan, claiming the battered country for themselves. Pandemonium ensued, especially for Afghan women, as they feared that Taliban rule could severely strip their educational and occupational rights. As the Taliban’s presence looms over Afghanistan, 14

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Health: CSU mandates vaccinations for campus community and visitors CONTINUED FROM

However, fully vaccinated individuals who have submitted their vaccine record cards will not need re-entry and surveillance testing. The university’s Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion department hosted a fall COVID-19 open forum earlier this month for staff and management, providing the most recent information relating to health guidelines, including testing information. David Forgues, vice president of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, led the forum and reminded faculty that all university community members must be fully vaccinated by Sept. 30, a deadline imposed by the Chancellor’s Office. Forgues said that the best way to keep the campus safe is to get vaccinated and have those feeling sick stay home. “If you are sick, please stay home so that you don’t expose

the rest of our community to whatever that is, whether it’s COVID or something else,” Forgues said. “It’s just really important for the health and safety of our community.” The Titans Return: COVID-19 Recovery website states that regular surveillance testing for asymptomatic individuals who are not experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 will be available at the Titans Return Testing site. Asymptomatic individuals should not visit the Student Wellness Center to get tested, according to the website. The testing site will instead require a QR code that can be obtained when scheduling an appointment through the Titan Health Portal. Separate testing for symptomatic individuals will be available at the Student Wellness Center by appointment or walk-in. During the forum, Forgues said that faculty should not

send symptomatic people to the bookstore area to get tested, but instead to the symptomatic designated site at the Student Wellness Center. The website also states that unvaccinated individuals who have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 are advised to self-quarantine at home for 10 days starting from the date of last exposure. If symptoms are developed during self-quarantine, the university advises individuals to seek testing, which will be available by appointment or walk-in at the Student Wellness Center, not the mass testing site. Vaccinated individuals who do not have COVID-19 symptoms, but have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19 can continue to visit the campus regularly, Forgues said. If symptoms are developed, vaccinated faculty and students should stay home until they feel better or

test negative to COVID-19. For faculty who become sick or test positive for COVID-19, Forgues said that ill faculty will need to take leave to recover. The university has prepared all classes for up to 20% to be delivered in an alternative and remote method. Students, faculty and staff who are not fully vaccinated will be required to undergo weekly testing until they are fully vaccinated. Being fully vaccinated means at least two weeks have passed after the final dose for a two-dose sequence or two weeks have passed after one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who have not uploaded their COVID-19 vaccine records will regularly receive notices with reminders of the mandatory weekly testing, Forgues said. During the forum, Forgues said that testing moves along quickly, and people who have already begun the weekly surveillance testing have

easily figured out how to get through it each week. “Several of the other campuses have been out to take a look at the set-up that we have, and it’s been really encouraging to know that we’ve put out kind of the gold standard of response protocols,” Fogues said. “And many of the other campuses now are following along.” According to the Titans Return website, individuals who seek testing at either testing site cannot eat, drink, smoke, vape, brush their teeth or use mouthwash 60 minutes before getting tested. For additional information on specific hours of operation for each testing site, submitting a COVID-19 vaccination record card, scheduling an appointment, and further information regarding testing resources, university community members can visit the Titans Return: COVID-19 Recovery website.

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During the summer, the SRC opened their cardio and weight rooms, while most other facilities remained closed, such as the F45 room, basketball courts and dance studios. Few students on campus along with the SRC’s limited capacity rules lowered its daily count of patrons throughout the summer. Employees such as Guardado were happy to welcome members back in the summer and hope to see even more people in the fall. “I hope we get a lot more people to be able to come in, especially with the fact that there’s going to be two new classes that haven’t gotten to experience the rec. I think it really is a great place on campus,” Guardado said. Previously, students only had the options of attending limited in-person fitness classes or virtual classes, however, St. Phard said that all classes and building facilities will once again become fully available in the fall as the SRC hires more staff members as needed. A weekly schedule of free dropin classes and information on paid classes are available on the SRC website.

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The Student Recreation Center returns to fully operational hours for the fall semester. (Eliza Green / Daily Titan)

Dallas Kaauwai, a fourthyear kinesiology major at CSUF and a pre-pandemic patron of the SRC, said he was looking forward to participating in intramural sports again. “I think [intramurals are] a great time for the campus community to come together and just be able to be a part of the Titan family again. It’s cool to be with other students

and create new relationships,” Kaauwai said. There are no current plans to continue the virtual fitness classes that took place over the summer, however, Guardado said he hopes to see their return. “I feel like it’s a good in between for people who want to get fitness on their own time and they don’t need to worry about coming in here and

extra exposure,” Guardado said. Students who are currently enrolled in fall classes can now activate their SRC membership for free, while non-enrolled students must pay a $50 annual membership fee. Enrolled students who previously had a membership over the summer can reactivate their membership at no

cost. Students can activate their membership through the Titan Recreation app. In the face of increased concerns about the COVID-19 delta variant, St. Phard said that the Student Recreation Center team will continue to follow CSUF’s Presidential Directive 22 procedures and the president’s general direction as the school year continues.

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Martin said the project costs approximately $125 million. While the project broke ground in December 2019, it has been in the works for years, he said. This project was part of the recently approved campus master plan — a “roadmap” that previews possible campus changes for the 15year future. Along with detailing new buildings, the master plan outlines a goal of shifting the largely commuter CSUF campus to a residential one. Dorms play a large part in that goal. In addition to the building currently under construction, the plan also outlines another set of dorms near the Titan Student Union, which would divide the housing community across campus. Martin said the timeline is fluid. “The master plan is designed to be a 15 to 20 year document, so hopefully, in the life of the document that might start being planned or talked about, but it will also depend on the demand from students,” Martin said. Among completed projects is the second Eastside Parking Structure, adding 1,900 spots to ease CSUF’s notorious parking. The project cost $38.8 million and was contracted by Bomel Construction, who built the Eastside Structure and the State College Structure, according to the CSUF website. Kristin Jasko, director of CSUF Parking Services,

said that construction crews worked through the pandemic in order to open the structure on time, according to a March article last year. With the new housing building taking the spot of a campus parking lot, Martin said the spaces have been relocated across campus, as well as the new Eastside Structure to aid with additional students. “I think we’ll see, as we all return from a virtual experience, we’ll see what the traffic patterns are like on campus. I don’t know that we know because the new structure opened while folks were away, so we’ll see what the benefit of that new structure is,” Martin said. In the heart of campus, Pollak Library will also see the reopening of its fourth and fifth south floors, which have been closed since 2014 due to earthquake damage. The reopening of the floors has been delayed several times, most recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The opening of these floors has greatly increased our seating capacity in the building,” said Mike DeMars, the library’s associate dean of public services. “It will also provide students with direct access to our print collection.” Last year, Emily Bonney, the library dean, said that the reopening will expand the library by 350 seats and include shelving for books that went into storage after the earthquake. New projects will arise

The soon-to-be housing building is located on the side of the CSUF Gastronome. (Eliza Green / Daily Titan)

through this year and those to come, especially with the ambitious campus master plan. With the new housing by the Gastronome in progress, Martin said there’s another project on the horizon.

“We’re fortunate, in that part of the plan is that the double apartments will close when this new community opens,” Martin said. “The hope at this point, is hopefully that we would actually be able to tear those

down and the next community would be built in their place so that we would keep the housing footprint, at least for the foreseeable future, still here.”

The onset of the pandemic brought with it a tidal wave of new trends. From Tiktok dances to whipped ice coffee and the return of reading as a popular pastime, the COVID-19 lifestyle took over everyone’s lives with unique changes. One change that no one saw coming was the transformation of face coverings from simple safety measures to fashionable garments that keep everyone safe and make a statement. In recent months, people on social media started sharing their creative takes on face coverings — masks designed with Disney characters, flowers or just one solid color. Most people primarily use blue disposable face masks, and while it’s an ordinary look, it does not tend to match most outfits. But wearing a face covering does not have to mean a ruined fashion statement. Face coverings have assimilated into the fashion industry and can be found in practically every retailer. Target and Walmart now carry face coverings for both adults and children. With the rise of face masks comes a new form of self-expression. At the 2021 Grammy’s, VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

celebrities presented the use of a face covering as a fashion accessory. Taylor Swift blended her flora and fauna mask with her dress. Harry Styles correlated his yellow plaid mask with his suit, and Megan Thee Stallion styled her satin gown with a silk face mask all in the same shade of orange. But, students don’t have to be celebrities to find the perfect face mask. As everyone gears up with school shopping this year, follow this guide for fashionable mask fashion this fall.

Be Creative. Finding creatively designed face coverings is not difficult. On the newly updated version of Instagram, students can search up face masks on the shopping tab and different sellers will pop up. There are Instagram vendors who create and sell creative face masks. Magic Stitches Co. and Starr offer colorful face coverings that can work into a specific fashion statement. Etsy also has small businesses that make their own fashionable facewear. There are also masks specifically for people who are hard-of-hearing. SEE COVER

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‘Free Guy’ challenges reality

NICOLE TRINIDAD Editor

“Free Guy,” filmed by 20th Century Studios and released on August 13, brings the audience into the open world video game of Free City where reality, the status quo and becoming more than what is expected is tested through the entire movie. The main character, Guy, played by Ryan Reynolds, was programmed to be a non-playable character, NPC, that works at the bank for the sole purpose of making the game more enjoyable. Guy is stuck in his everyday routine, until he meets his love interest Molotovgirl, played by Jodie Comer, an avatar that was created by the character Millie in real life. Millie and Keys, played by Joe Keery, developed the code for a different game called Life Itself, but it was stolen by the head developer of Soonami Games, Antwan, played by Taika Waititi, to create Free City. Millie made Molotovgirl in order to enter into the game and find proof that their code was stolen. When Molotovgirl happened to be on the same street as Guy, singing his favorite song, “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey, he started to have feelings beyond his game roles. For the first time in his existence, Guy wanted more for his life than just his standard routine, even though his best friend Buddy and the game’s other NPCs are too afraid of change to follow him. His humanlike curiosity, hope for change and growth

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and desire to be seen as more than just a background character is relatable for viewers and provides inspiration for those wanting more in their life as well. To impress Molotovgirl, Guy becomes a player in the game and levels up

by becoming a good guy — helping others escape dangerous situations. Guy’s action scenes were well choreographed, but the variety of gaming content creators, like Jacksepticeye and Pokimane, in the film really made it stand out.

When Keys and Millie took a deep dive in real life to find out more about Guy they realized their artificial intelligence original code worked and Guy was sentient. Because of this, they needed Guy’s help in order to retrieve their stolen code in the

game, before Antwan wipes out the game entirely. Millie had to tell Guy the truth of his existence which brought up heavy metaphors of what’s real and what isn’t. When Guy spoke with Buddy about this, Buddy encouraged him with a powerful message saying that it doesn’t matter if the world surrounding them isn’t real, because the feelings he has towards his friendship with Guy and others is. This invigorating conversation between two bros is empowering, validating the human experience and naturally occurring emotions that can be used as advice for all people. The movie continues with Guy agreeing to help Molotovgirl find the code while asking all the Free City NPCs for their help and inspiring them to go beyond their ingame mechanics as well. The battle between Antwan and Millie, Keys and the Free City NPCs continue in a flurry of fight scenes, destroyed buildings, Channing Tatum’s character essentially copying Fortnite dances, Reynolds’s face superimposed on a buff character and an Avengers reference. “Free Guy” went further than just a movie trying to market off of new trends and gaming culture. It was a refreshing mix of comedy, heroism, breaking societal molds, validating others feelings, pushing what is real or not and a realistic portrayal of this generation’s interests. It’s enjoyable to watch for all ages and even for those with no gaming knowledge. “Free Guy” is now exclusively in theaters.

Five shows and films to seek DARIUS JOHARI Asst. Editor

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the movie industry has had to adapt to the ever-changing regulations and guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s safe to assume that the moviegoing experience will remain in this hybrid format of limited theater releases and movie releases on streaming services. To prepare for that, here are six movie and TV show releases to look forward to in August and September.

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number of LGBTQ talents including Sean Hayes, Patti Harrison, Wanda Sykes and Matt Rogers. Netflix ordered 10 episodes of “Q-Force” with Season 1 premiering on Sept. 2.

star-studded cast including Ben Platt, Tracee Ellis Ross, Daniel Dae Kim, Jon Bernthal, O’Shea Jackson Jr. and more. The series debuts exclusively on FX on Hulu beginning Thursday, Sept. 16.

The Premise

Star Wars: Visions

Actor, writer and director B.J. Novak, known for his role in “The Office,” joins the FX network to bring viewers a new anthology series called “The Premise.” Based on the synopsis from FX, the show is “a bold and provocative half-hour anthology of standalone stories about the times we live in.” “The Premise” has a

Disney and Lucasfilms take a leap of faith bringing viewers a new take on the beloved “Star Wars” universe with the upcoming anime anthology “Star Wars: Visions.” The series will include Japanese and English versions with well-known Japanese and English voice actors. “Star Wars: Visions” premieres on Disney+ on

Friday, Sept. 22.

Movies: Candyman

Oscar-winning director, producer and former actor Jordan Peele, known for his thrillers like “Get Out” and “Us,” works with director Nia DaCosta for the upcoming horror/thriller “Candyman.” The movie follows the 1992 movie of the same name and is based on the short story “The Forbidden,” by Clive Barker. Tony Todd reprises his role as Daniel Robitaille, aka Candyman, with stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Anthony McCoy, Teyonah Parris as

Q-Force

“Q-Force” is an upcoming Netflix animated series created by Gabe Liedman (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Kroll Show”), Michael Schur (“The Office” and “Parks and Recreation”) and Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”). The show centers on Steve Maryweather, aka Agent Mary, a gay secret agent who is sent to West Hollywood by the American Intelligence Agency. He puts together a misfit squad of LGBTQ spies as they try to prove themselves worthy to the agency. The

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Brianna Cartwright and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Troy Cartwright. After some delays, this long-awaited reboot is set to release in theaters on Friday, Aug. 27.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Marvel Studios has continued to dominate the streaming market with their shows on Disney+ and superhero movie releases but has since faced challenges due to the pandemic. The studio has tried to adjust by providing Premier Access to Disney+ subscribers with its release of “Black Widow.” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” the next film in the Marvel cinematic universe, will be the first exclusive theatrical release in over two years from the studios. The film follows martial-arts master Shang-Chi as he confronts his past with the mysterious Ten Rings organization. Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Benedict Wong and Ben Kingsley are among the film’s stars alongside Simu Liu. It is set to release in theaters on Friday, Sept. 3, and will have a 45-day cinematic run before it is released on Disney+ on Monday, Oct. 18.

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Cover: Masks became face of fashion as students return to strict regulations

3 The transparent part of those masks allows people who are deaf to read lips, which is an incredibly innovative feature. With the help of social media, finding creative ways to express one’s artistic point of view is easy. On Instagram’s explore page, a person can look up hashtags that are specific to creative face coverings.

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Don’t be afraid to match. If your outfit includes a plethora of pink pieces, then finding a pink face covering will not be too difficult. There are disposable face masks available at your nearest Target and various shops that sell creatively designed face masks. And don’t be afraid

of patterns. Rocking a floral mask with a plain top can be the perfect way to set off a plain outfit.

Stock up. There are five days in a school week which means five unique opportunities to pick out outfits. Affordable masks come in all types of designs, making it easy

to create a small collection. Consider purchasing a small bin for your room where you can keep your different masks for the week. Much like shoes, having a variety of masks will ensure that you have plenty of options for every outfit.

Be practical. As Orange County is still

warm during the beginning of fall, remember to find ways to stay cool and hydrated when wearing cloth face masks. Even a blue disposable face mask can be perfectly paired with a simple white T-shirt and blue jean outfit. Face coverings have become a new fashion accessory that can be another form of creative expression.

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Crisis: Educational rights under attack CONTINUED FROM

Hidden in a rubbled battleground, schoolgirls and women seek refuge in their homes. “The girls in Herat and Kandahar are still at home; they’re not going to their bank jobs or to university. So, there are two different narratives, two different stories,” Durrani said in an interview with Elle. Reasonably, Afghan women have not instilled much trust in the Taliban. As cities fall under Taliban rule, some members have kicked women out of their jobs, telling them to never return. Some Taliban members may argue that Afghan schoolgirls and women are being treated humanely as their husbands take their jobs, but their dreams of pursuing a lasting career are crushed to pieces. As sexism becomes evident, Afghan women and schoolgirls yearn to end their reliance on male relatives when venturing and setting foot in public danger zones. As terror engulfs Afghan women and schoolgirls, they lock themselves inside as they do not want their educational goals nor lives stampeded by some notorious and barbaric Taliban members. Despite the patriarchal attitudes that agonize some women, they stood unwavering, knowing that they could be held at gunpoint for disobeying the Taliban’s Sharia law, a code of ethical conduct based on the Quran. Afghan activists have also taken the educational initiative into their own hands, in spite of any repercussions, including

stoning or flogging that they may face. Female activists, such as Malala Yousafzai, who survived a gunshot wound in the head while advocating for girls’ education in 2012, continues to voice her frustrations for Afghan women. “We have to take some bold stances for the protection of women and girls, for the protection of minority groups and for peace and stability in that region,” Yousafzai said in a BBC Newsnight interview. In spite of lethal suppression by the Taliban, young Afghan women lead protests to celebrate Afghanistan’s independence from Great Britain alongside men and wave the former national flag on the frontlines, according to Insider. Fortunately, Women for Women International’s donations aim to comfort and support marginalized women in war-torn countries. As violence ripples across Afghanistan, many women are at a deep socioeconomic disadvantage. However, Women for Women International provides women with the resources and skills needed to secure a promising future. Afghan womens’ and schoolgirls’ fighting spirit will keep the educational movement alive. Above all, the ambitious and dynamic women that affirmed their freedom over the past 20 years should not tolerate heinous treatment from the Taliban.

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Keep Gov. Newsom from being recalled VANESSA SIGUENZA Editor

A staunch white man with a shock of gray hair, white highlights and a winning smile has become embroiled in the “Gruesome Newsom” gubernatorial recall election drama. With nearly $23 million raised by supporters of the recall, Gov. Newsom is walking a tightrope that will ultimately determine his political fate on Sept. 14. Despite any amount of cash raised to unseat him, he is still the most viable candidate on the ballot. The quickly-approaching recall election consists of 46 candidates — ones who

identify as Republican, Democratic, Green, Libertarian and no party preference — all waiting to shoot their shot. Once the ballot reaches Californians, voting ‘No’ will keep Gov. Newsom in office but voters should still be wary of other candidates. Republican candidates include Larry Elder, a conservative talk radio host who denounces the existence of climate change, and John Cox, a businessman and accountant who has failed for 20 years to snatch a spot in public office. On the other hand, Newsom’s persistence in tackling the pervasive COVID-19 virus and delta variant,

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defending California’s immigrant communities and building a robust economy, environment and healthcare system have, for the most part, preserved his reputation. On Aug. 16, Newsom issued executive order N-12-21 to combat the 700% increase of hospitalizations among the unvaccinated due to the delta variant. This allowed resilient frontline workers to treat transfer patients who could not be squeezed within health care facilities’ limited intensive care units. Additionally, the order permits staffing flexibility for schools to maintain in-person learning. California has administered over 46 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with 78% of eligible people receiving at least one dose — topping the vaccination rates of any other state. It appears that Newsom’s executive efforts to maintain the health and safety of all Californians are not well received by anti-vaccine activists, political extremists and national Grand Old Party figureheads. Yes, Newsom gripped onto the pandemic’s reins; protecting public health and safety are a prime concern as the United States undergoes the current pandemic. Despite Newsom dining at French Laundry during a partial state lockdown and sending his children off to private school while others remained quarantined, he held himself

accountable and did not shy away from the truth. Besides Newsom’s oversight of the pandemic, he is applauded for his immigrant-friendly policies. In July, he signed into law AB 133, which crowned California as the first state in the country to ensure Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented immigrants ages 50 and older. Anti-immigrant rhetoric and “go back to your country” screeches are no match for the 2 million hardworking undocumented Californian immigrants that pour their heart and soul into their backbreaking occupations. He has also kept the economy in good shape. His recent introduction of the $100 billion dollar California Comeback Plan fills the pockets of struggling middle-class families and businesses while relieving many with the biggest tax rebate in American history. His legislation also invests about $6 billion to construct 42,000 new housing units, $2.2 billion to nurture the mental health of those experiencing homelessness and $3 billion to build affordable homes for low-income families. However, some Republican candidates countered his plan with a sticky solution — conservatorships for those experiencing homelessness. A conservatorship impedes on individuals’ civil liberties as it dehumanizes them. Not to mention sunny California constantly plagued by

droughts, with climate change exacerbating the state’s water supply. With that, Newsom’s proposed investment of $5.1 billion in the next four years will aid environmental restoration projects along with the dissipating water supply. Newsom’s best interest in every California resident is evident regardless of the party, race or beliefs. It shows that Newsom is the most feasible candidate because no other Democratic candidate has stolen Newsom’s limelight and no Republican candidate has qualified experience to unseat him. In fact, six distinct recall papers have been filed against Newsom since he took office in 2019 and none have prevailed. Although Elder is the shining star of the GOP, he seems to embody the worst qualities a governor could possess. In a 2000 Capitalism Magazine article Elder wrote, “Women know less than men about political issues, economics, and current events. Good news for Democrats, bad news for Republicans. For the less one knows, the easier the manipulation.” Elder unveiled his character, yet, some people continue to rally behind him. Instead of candidates being quick to throw dirt on Newsom’s name, they should be making a strategic plan that includes a self-evaluation to address the mounting challenges within California.

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ARIES You’ve been allowing

LIBRA Take some time this

people to ask too much of you. Use this week as an opportunity to learn to say no. Telling people no will give you some time to focus on yourself.

week to reflect on your choices. You might have hurriedly made a decision that you regret, so use that as motivation to learn to reflect on the way you make choices and what you value.

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TAURUS Lately, you’ve

SCORPIO You have been

been feeling betrayed. That feeling will become greater if you choose to wallow. Use this week as an opportunity to take a night out on the town and splurge to help you forget about those lingering feelings.

letting yourself be consumed by work. Allow yourself some time this week to figure out what is important to you and find ways to cherish those things.

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GEMINI Take a break from

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technology. If you find yourself to be hooked on your phone or glued to your computer, try to find a way to give yourself a much needed break -- journal, color, or even take a walk in nature!

might be filled with good fortune for you. You might find yourself in a better mood than most days, and this will be carried throughout the week! Use your luck to your advantage.

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CANCER Feelings might boil

CAPRICORN Give yourself

over this week. You’re holding in things that need to be communicated. In order to find solutions, you must talk to those around you and find understanding before your emotions overwhelm you.

the opportunity to try new things this week. You’ve been holding yourself back lately. Allow yourself the chance to meet your full potential.

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LEO Learning to balance

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your work and social lives might be difficult, but this week might prove to you that you can do it. Find some days this week where you can spend some time to pamer yourself. Don’t let work consume you.

your life might be feeling underappreciated. Make sure to set aside some time this week for those that you hold dear -- make sure that they understand that you value them.

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be trying to communicate, be careful with the words you choose. Sometimes trying to communicate your feelings in the heat of the moment can turn into a fight. Remember to take a deep breath before you start hard conversations.

might be trusting of those close to you, you might want to reevaluate some relationships. Take some time to think about which ones are more positive and which ones might cause you more stress.

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8 Sports

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Esports: Team cruises to victory 1 The competition would determine the four teams competing in the second stage at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. CSUF went 4-0 in best-of-5’s, advancing to the semi-finals alongside Loyola Marymount, San Jose State and CU Boulder. On the second and final day of the tournament, the first match began with CSUF versus CU Boulder in a best-of-5. Game 1 demonstrated just how different the playstyles of the two teams were. CSUF controlled the game’s pace with constant pressure and aggression in maintaining ball control, against top-tier defensive play paired with great rotations and set pieces from the side of CU Boulder. After a back-andforth battle that remained scoreless up until the final 10 seconds, Nico “Riddles” Garcia of CSUF scored the day’s first goal. CSUF ended up sweeping the series, 3-0, with Garcia establishing his marksmanship by scoring six of the seven goals scored by the Titans in their opening match. CONTINUED FROM

The next match for the tournament favorites was against long-term scrimmage partners, San Jose State, in the winner’s semi-finals. The winner of the best-of-7 series determined who was heading to Grand Finals with a 1-win advantage point. The Titans had arguably their best series against San Jose State, hitting the ground running from Game 1. The constant pressure and ball movement from CSUF left no chance for their opponents to breathe. The Titans outscored San Jose State 15-2, sweeping their semifinal match and sending the Spartans to faceoff against CU Boulder in the loser’s semi-finals. After an intense series to determine third place, CU Boulder managed to pull off an upset, defeating San Jose State, 4-3, giving the Buffaloes a shot at redemption against the undefeated Titans. Coming from the winner’s bracket, CSUF had a 1-win lead heading into the Grand Finals. In a surprise series of events, CU Boulder got off to a hot start, not only shutting out the Titans in Game 1, but even taking a 2-1 series lead with a goal differential of

+5. Despite an abysmal start to the series, the Titans came back hungry, taking a 2-0 lead after just 15 seconds of play thanks to goals scored by Danny “Dxnnny” Cruz and Logan “Spood” Pitman. They would end up winning Game 3, 2-1, securing a much-needed win. From that point on, Cruz and the gang never took their foot off the gas. CSUF won the last two games, outscoring CU Boulder 10-0, led by Cruz’s sensational Game 5 performance, who scored five of the team’s seven goals. After a brief ceremony, the Titans were crowned champions of CESI 2021 and took home a $8,500 cash prize along with other concessions. After the tournament, Pitman commented that maintaining a light and positive attitude was the most significant contributor to the team’s success. “At the end of the day, although this game and this tournament are extremely competitive, it’s our number one priority to make sure that we have fun,” Pitman said. “Sticking to this mentality allows us to play

better and it alleviates an extreme amount of stress and pressure off our shoulders.” Head coach Andrew “Hiro” Phillips shared a similar sentiment regarding takeaways from the tournament and building team chemistry. “Creating a family aspect and getting more comfortable with each other, that sort of team bonding aspect was the biggest thing. Now we know at the next event what we need to do to support each other on and off the pitch and to have fun and really enjoy it,” Phillips said. When asked about potential funding from the school and what this tournament means for the Rocket League team and esports at CSUF as a whole, Phillips said, “We’re here to stay and we’re here to compete. Regardless of whether or not the school funds us, we’re going to continue to do what we do and we’re going to continue to win.”

CSUF soccer returns to action ANTHONY BAUTISTA Editor

Over a year since their last matches were played, Cal State Fullerton soccer has returned to the field. The women’s team comes into the season as the defending Big West champions from fall 2019 after the Big West canceled fall sports last December. Fullerton will finally be able to defend its crown with 19 of the 34 members of the championship roster back on the team this season. One of the returning members from 2019, senior midfielder Haley Brown, was announced as a conference-level nominee to represent the Big West for the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year award prior to the start of the season. Brown, along with her teammate, sophomore defender Megan Day, were named on the 2021 Preseason All-Big West Women’s Soccer Team, voted by the coaches within the conference. Fullerton was predicted to finish second behind Long Beach State in the 2021 Big West Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll. The Titans finished with 104 points and two first place votes while Long Beach finished with 106 points and one first place vote. Before the season began CSUF took on No. 14 USC in a preseason match. The Trojans proved to be a challenging opponent for the Titans as they came away with a 2-1 victory. Junior forward Kaytlin Brinkman scored the Titans’ only goal of the match. The Titans lost their season opening contest on the road against the University of San Diego, 2-1, on Aug. 19.

USD took the lead early in the match thanks to a goal in the sixth minute, but sophomore defender Meghan Schroh tied the game 22 minutes into the game for CSUF. The Toreros put themselves ahead for the remainder of the game after scoring another goal 57 minutes in. Following their home opener against UCLA on Aug. 22, the Titans will head north to take on Santa Clara University on Aug. 29. The men’s side last took the field nearly two years ago in November 2019 in a loss to UC Davis in the Big West semifinal. Since then, the Titans have had a couple of tune-up games prior to this season, taking on Hope International and LA Galaxy II. Against Hope, sophomore midfielder Sebastian Cruz notched a goal just after halftime to put them ahead for good as they came away with a 1-0 victory. In the 2021 Big West Men’s Soccer Coaches Poll, Fullerton was voted to finish fourth in the conference. The Titans finished behind UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis and UC Irvine, respectively, with 65 total points and one first place vote. Fullerton did not have any representation on the Big West Men’s Soccer Preseason All-Conference team. CSUF will not play at Titan Stadium until the month of September, where they will take on Loyola Marymount. Until then, the Titans will hit the road to open their season as they head to the Pacific Northwest where they will take on Seattle University on Aug. 26 and the University of Washington on Aug. 29.

Meghan Schroh scored Titans’ lone goal in a 2-1 loss to USD. (Photo Credit: CSUF Athletics)

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Maya Riddlesprigger was selected to represent the SAAC. (Photo Crediit: CSUF Athletics)

Volleyball opens with Titan Classic MARISA PALMERIN-FLORES Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball is back and ready to kick off their 2021 season with the Titan Classic on Aug. 27 and 28 at the Titan Gym. Friday’s match will be among the fall season sports’ welcome back games offering free admission. The Titans will be facing the University of New Mexico then moving on to compete against Fordham on Aug. 28 at 4:00 p.m., with tickets already available on the Titan Athletics website. With 10 other teams in their conference, CSUF women’s volleyball is projected by the Big West’s Women’s Volleyball Preseason Poll to finish tenth. The Titans received 25 points on the annual poll. The Big West Conference has also named CSUF senior Maya Riddlesprigger as the next representative on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Riddlesprigger was the first Big West athlete to be named as the national SAAC representative for women’s volleyball and the first from the Titan’s volleyball program to represent their conference on a large scale. After finishing strong in their 2019 season and having their entire 2020 season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, women’s volleyball is returning to the court.

Familiar faces on the court from the 2019 season will include juniors Neena Dimas and Gabrielle Barcelos, along with sophomore outside hitter, Julia Crawford. Crawford currently stands at 368 kills and 275 digs on the court throughout her college career. The Titan’s libero, Elizabeth Schryer, is currently the only senior on the roster. The team has also undergone some changes since their 2019 season. They are welcoming two new faces to their program. The incoming freshmen include Anna Hawthorne, a 5-foot-8-inch libero from Chaparral High School in Temecula, CA, and Mia Jerue, a 5-foot-9-inch outside hitter from Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, CA Along with the new recruits, the volleyball program is also ushering in new interim head coach, Nicole Polster. Polster succeeds Ashley Preston, who is now the head coach at the University of New Orleans. This will be Polster’s third season with the Titan volleyball program after spending the last two as an assistant coach. As women’s volleyball prepares to welcome their community back to the stands, they also prepare for a season of growth with 30 matches lined up this season. Tickets for the Titan Classic volleyball games are free and available online now on the Fullerton Titans athletics website.