Week of Monday, September 20 by Daily Titan

Monday, September 20, 2021

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 110 Issue 5

CSUF celebrates $2 million Titans win third state budget funding straight match

After falling behind twice, CSUF women’s soccer defeated LMU, 3-2, on Friday at Titan Stadium. JOSHUA VILLAFRANCO Staff Writer

President Fram Virjee (right) receives $1 million check from Assemblyman Phillip Chen (left) in front of Langsdorf Hall. (Lily Lopez / Daily Titan)

The Arboretum will receive half of the allocation to compensate for lost revenue. LILY LOPEZ Editor

Cal State Fullerton honored local and state officials who supported the recent state budget allocation of $2 million for the university’s proposed pedestrian bridge project and the Fullerton Arboretum on Friday. The self-supporting Fullerton Arboretum will receive $1 million to cover monetary loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, help continue operations and focus on future projects. The other $1 million will fund the proposed Titan Gateway Pedestrian Bridge, which will allow the campus community to cross over Nutwood Avenue, connecting the main campus to CSUF’s College Park building.

The morning began with a small celebration where Assemblyman Phillip Chen commemorated the state allocation with a $1 million check presented to CSUF President Fram Virjee in front of Langsdorf Hall. Chen said the million-dollar allocation from the State General fund is specifically for the Titan Gateway. As a CSUF alumnus, Chen added that although CSUF is not in his district, many students are constituents in his district, and it was great to return and continue to invest in the students. The proposed bridge aims to improve traffic on Nutwood Avenue where approximately 22,000 to 26,000 vehicles travel every week. “There’s students that have classes at College Park and one of the things for me, I know keeps President Virjee up at night is students crossing this major thoroughfare where there’s so much traffic, whether it’s on bike or

walking across, and you never know at any given moment something unfortunate might happen,” Chen said. As one of the busiest intersections in Orange County, Nutwood Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue saw 186 traffic vehicle stops and 115 citations issued as of March 2020. Chen said the gateway bridge is not only something that may save lives, but it will also improve the environment due to not having to drive a car across campus but instead having access to walk across the Titan Gateway. The $1 million will serve as a down payment for a project estimated to cost $10 million, Chen added. In a university press release, Virjee thanked the state and local officials who supported the funding of the proposed bridge. SEE PROJECT 2

Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team beat the Loyola Marymount Lions with a score of 3-2 in their last non-conference match of the season. The Titans started the game by putting high pressure on LMU’s defense. Fifteen minutes into the match, CSUF had five shots on goal and were looking aggressive on the field. The Titans hoped to start the scoring following a shot from midfielder Karla Rodriguez in the 12th minute that hit the crossbar and came out to the right side of play where Callie Petrey-Juarez took another shot that came off the right post. In the 23rd minute, Lion’s duo, Kailey Park and Lexie Yela, connected on a play to senior forward Skylar Robledo who scored a goal to give the Lions a lead with their first shot of the game. Although the Titans tried to tie it up before the end of the half with three more shots, they were unable to get a goal and LMU took the narrow 1-0 lead into the half. CSUF went full-force against LMU’s defense to start the second half. SEE VICTORY 8

Volleyball comes Smog art inspires back to beat CBU climate awareness JESENY ESCOBAR Asst. Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball defeated California Baptist University on Friday, 3-1, at the Big West/WAC Roundup at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California. This is CSUF’s second win of the season away from Titan Gym. The Titans and the CBU Lancers have not faced each other since 2018, when Cal Baptist was victorious 3-1. CSUF sophomore outside hitter Julia Crawford put on an outstanding performance as she led with 21 kills and 17 digs, which marked her season high. Crawford averages 4.04 kills per set and 3.72 digs per set this season. Freshman outside hitter Lyla Traylor was second on the team with 14 kills and 14 digs — her first double-double of the season. She averages 2.91 kills and 2.23 digs per set. Cal Baptist started off strong and won the first set 25-18 after ending a 13-3 run. CBU had a total of five aces and six blocks in the first set.

The team averaged 1.8 aces and blocks per set this season. However, it was no match for Fullerton as they had an intense comeback and won three sets in a row. Fullerton began the second set by leading Cal Baptist, 10-7. It was a close call as a kill from CBU’s outsider hitter, Tessa Oaks, cut the lead to 23-22. With a last-minute attack error from Oaks, Fullerton finished strong and won the second set, 25-22. After the second set, Crawford led the team with nine kills in the set. Oaks led CBU with 15 kills and five digs. This season, she averages 2.85 kills and 0.82 digs per set. In 2018, she ended the season with 408 kills, which ranks third in CBU’s NCAA-era, single-season history. The competitiveness between the two teams continued into the third set as the teams went back and forth until the Titans took a four-point lead and won the third set, 25-21.

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Kim Abeles’ exhibit uses air pollution as a medium to illustrate environmental issues. SPENCER OTTE Staff Writer

The Nicholas and Lee Begovich Gallery at Cal State Fullerton has opened its doors for the first time since the start of the pandemic with the exhibition entitled “Kim Abeles: Smog Collectors, 1987-2020.” The gallery showcases a series of works that Los Angeles-based artist Kim Abeles created over the span of 30 years. The works mostly use particulate matter from smog and air pollution in Los Angeles, California. This exhibition was originally scheduled to open on Earth Day 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Abeles said that she was inspired to use smog as a medium when she moved to LA in the ‘70s and heard people insist the pollution that

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blanketed the city and blocked her view of the San Gabriel mountains was just fog. To create the works, Abeles placed a cut stencil over a canvas and set it on the roof of her studio from anywhere from a few days to a month. After she removed the stencil, she used methylcellulose to set the remaining smog particulate in place. On display were several portraits of world leaders. Her portrait series “Presidential Commemorative Smog Plates” evocatively represents the environmental record of every U.S. president from William McKinley to George H.W. Bush — the worst offenders were left out longer, creating a stark contrast between the bright porcelain and dark smog matter. Abeles said that since beginning the series, she has come to believe that environmental issues can’t be solved just by individual actions and that those with real power need to enact broad societal changes. SEE EXHIBIT 4

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WEEK OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Project: University to add new bridge

Anthony Rendon, Doug Chaffee, Josh Newman, Young Kim, Fram Virjee, Bruce Whitaker and Jesus Silva (left to right) celebrate the $2 million state funding at the Fullerton Arboretum in the Bacon Pavilion. (Lily Lopez / Daily Titan)

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“Critical to the funding for the pedestrian bridge was State Assembly Member Phillip Chen and State Senator Josh Newman, who requested and advocated on the behalf of the university. Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon was critical to securing the funding,” Virjee said. The celebration continued at the Fullerton Arboretum’s Bacon Pavillion where those in support of the 26-acre botanical garden gathered for a celebration of the $1 million funding. The arboretum staff was

joined by Virjee, his wife Julie Virjee, State Senator Josh Newman, Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon, California Congresswoman Young Kim, Fullerton Mayor Bruce Whitaker and council member Jesus Silva, among others in support of the gardens. Having lost more than $848,240 during its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the funding arrived at an opportune time for the Fullerton Arboretum. The arboretum reopened its doors to the public on July 7, providing opportunities to continue with ongoing

sustainability and educational projects that will help preserve the garden. Greg Dyment, the arboretum’s director, said that as funds were used to cover the garden’s operations during its closure, a significant backlog of special projects remain throughout the gardens. Until revenue streams can be rebuilt, the arboretum will require additional funds to help cover daily expenses and improvements for the facility and its living collections, Dyment said. “They lost revenue stream for membership and faculty, from facility rentals, from

CSUF President Fram Virjee delivers opening speech. (Lily Lopez / Daily Titan)

fundraisers,” Virjee said. “They had to lay off people or furlough people. It was hard times.” During that time, Virjee said they turned to their state legislature and asked for help. Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, State Assembly Member Tom Daly and Rendon stepped up to make sure the university received the requested funding for the arboretum, Virjee said. The funding will help the arboretum begin its planned rehabilitation, signage and repair projects. Such projects include rehabilitating

the aging lake stream system, completing the “Friends Outdoor Terrace” at the Bacon Pavilion, updating the current educational interpretive signage that is over 30 years old and repairing the historical Heritage House roof and chimney to help maintain the historic building for years to come. “We were actually able to secure the necessary funding so we can reopen this place as the community gathering place that it is, not only for Cal State Fullerton, not just for the city of Fullerton, but for the whole surrounding community,” Virjee said.

Fatal stabbing in Fullerton Recent unrelated homicides occur near Downtown Fullerton. DARIUS JOHARI Asst. Editor

A man was found dead near the Fullerton Pooch Park on Sept. 14 with possible stab wounds, making this incident the third fatal stabbing in Fullerton in three months. Sgt. Brandon Clyde, a public information officer for the Fullerton Police Department, cleared any speculation that the stabbings are related. “There is no concern at this time with the police department that there is a serial killer on the loose, and the investigators have been working diligently and looking at any connection between all three homicides that we’ve had and looking for any patterns or connections,” Clyde said.

Officers responded to the 200 block of S. Basque Avenue around 1 a.m. and located a male with possible stab wounds, said Sgt. Billy Phu, Fullerton Police Department public information officer. “We located the male and he was unresponsive and the paramedics declared him deceased on scene,” Phu said. Residents took to the comment section of the press release on the Fullerton Police Department’s Instagram post to voice their concerns with the number of reported stabbings. Fifteen days prior to the Basque Avenue stabbing, a victim was found dead near the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Walnut Avenue. On Aug. 30, police arrived at Harbor Boulevard near the Fullerton transit station, where a man was found with stab wounds on the pedestrian

bridge. The third homicide was reported on July 25. Officers responded to the 400 block of South Lemon Street where a man was found with stab wounds, according to a press release from the Fullerton Police Department. The paramedics declared the man dead at the scene due to blood loss, the release said. Sgt. Clyde said that the victim was identified as a transient, but he was unable to comment on the identification of a potential suspect because of the ongoing investigation. Of the three incidents, only the Aug. 30 investigation has identified a potential assailant. On Sept. 5, Fullerton Police Department issued a press release with updated information regarding the fatal stabbing on Harbor Boulevard. The update said that

investigators identified Abigail Jorge Gonzalez-Castillo, a 29-year-old male from Fullerton, as the suspect and arrested him on suspicion of murder with special circumstances. He is currently being held at the Orange County Jail without bail. When asked about the special circumstances, Sgt. Clyde added that in this case, Gonzalez-Castillo was lying in wait. According to the Shouse California Law Group website, “lying in wait” refers to a type of murder in which the suspected assailant waits for the victim and then kills in an ambush-style attack. Sgt. Clyde identified the victim that died on Harbor Boulevard as Joseph Angel Olvera, a 24-year-old local Fullerton transient. All three homicides are still under investigation. LexisNexis Community Crime Map gives residents an

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idea of the crime in the area with the information and data provided by various police departments. Clyde said individuals, especially college students, should be aware of their surroundings when walking to their car to make sure they can identify any potential threats and have a cellphone available to call 911 is important. Capt. Scot Willey, of the Cal State Fullerton Police Department, said the university teaches bystander intervention to help the campus community keep an eye on each other. He also echoed advice given by the FPD on being aware of one’s surroundings at all times. “The biggest thing is just to be constantly aware and to try to have a buddy system working or be with a group of people that are all looking out for each other,” Willey said. In regards to campus safety, the CSUF Police Department provides students with crime prevention training and safety escorts. There are also a number of emergency blue phones around campus that connect to CSUF police dispatchers. In the case of an emergency situation, Willey advises students to stay safe and to be a “good witness.” “You don’t have to run in and help,” Willey said. “You can also be a good witness and get as much information as you can, get the description of the person, their height, their weight, color of their hair, what they’re wearing, the color of their clothes. The biggest thing is their direction of travel.” FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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Bill to allow preferred names on diplomas Assembly bill is waiting to be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. AMBER JUAREZ Editor

California may soon allow its college students to change the name on their diploma to their preferred name. California Assemblyman David Chiu introduced the assembly bill, AB 245, so that transgender and non-binary conforming students do not have to use the name assigned to them at birth, also known as a “deadname.” Chiu said the bill would prevent difficulties that transgender and non-binary conforming students face when they apply for jobs or graduate school and their paperwork has a different name on it. The bill was passed on a 47-0 vote, but still needs to

be signed by Gov.Gavin Newsom. If the bill gets signed, it would begin in the academic school year of 2023-24. It also expands on a past bill, AB 711 that Newsom signed in 2019. The previous bill required K-12 institutions to update student records to reflect their preferred names and gender identities. Nat Betancourt, the coordinator of the California State Fullerton LGBT Queer Resource Center, said this assembly bill is incredibly important for college students. “When we think of the students and all they have accomplished and used at the university, and we also think about the growth that they had personally, it makes perfect sense to have their degrees, their diplomas reflect their most authentic self and so by having people’s chosen names, their true

names, be able to be on their degree and diploma is incredibly important,” Betancourt said. Betancourt added that having the chosen name on the diploma continues to affirm students and LGBTQ individuals that their journeys, experiences and identities are valid. If approved, the California Legislative Information website states that this bill would allow students to change their name on their diploma directly through the university. Alumni would also be able to change their names on their diplomas. If the university receives any form of government-issued documentation that proves a legal name change, the school would then grant the name change. CSUF’s University Registrar Robert Bodeen said college students are able to

change their names now, but it will not show up on their transcripts and diplomas yet. “Students’ preferred names are shown on class rosters and other areas in the system currently. Students will not be able to have their preferred name on their transcript or diploma until the 2023-2024 class is graduating, as it states in AB 245,” Bodeen said. Bodeen added that students can select their preferred names now by logging into their student center. They can select the option to change their preferred name, submit it and the name change will be in the university’s system. Betancourt said that the bill will allow transgender, nonbinary and other gender non conforming students to update their degree and diploma, especially if they have already graduated.

“By having that, students are able to have their most reflective identities on official documents,” Betancourt said. “When students are going to be interviewing for jobs back at the university, they can utilize their most true name and their most true identity and experience.” According to the bill, the university cannot charge students a higher fee for changing their name to their preferred name based on legal name documents or gender change than the fee they currently charge students for a name update, correcting or reissuing documents. “We’re just allowing for people to have that ability to really be their most true self without being ashamed, without living in fear. And then of course without having to constantly bring up sometimes trauma or negative experiences,” Betancourt said.

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When I first joined (the association), it was because I wanted to be connected to my culture, it’s something that I never had the opportunity to experience back in high school. DANIA BARAJAS President of Latino Business Student Association

higher education. One of the speakers, academic advisor and Men of Color in Education coordinator Alex Guerrero, said he

Another event from the resource center, which was held on Sept. 16, was the “Evolution of Terminology with Latinidad.”

Ariana Mora Mero, speaker at the event and coordinator for the center, discussed with students which terms they use to represent their Latinx backgrounds. Sam Alvarez, first-year English education major, said their grandmother is strict on identifying themselves as indigenous from El Salvador. They said their grandmother was “ahead of her time” as she advocated not using gendered language. The resource center will hold another event from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 in Room 180 in the Pollak Library, in collaboration with the African American Resource Center, “Triple Consciousness: Afro-Latinx Experiences.”

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Hosted by the The Latinx Community Resource Center, the Hispanic-Serving Institution Week aims to celebrate and recognize Latinx students and their culture with events and informational workshops that educate other communities about the Latinx experience. The resource center has been hosting events in the Pollak Library, where Latinx students and students from diverse backgrounds can interact in one shared space. The center also represented themselves through “La Bienvenida,” an event hosted by the Mesa Cooperativa, an organization linking all Latinx-based organizations at CSUF. The center and members of Mesa Cooperativa were lined up with their decorative tables from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m on Sept. 13, in the quad in front of the Humanities and Social Science building where the organizations’ representatives greeted all students. A major giveaway to the event’s Latinx theme was the DJ playing Raegetton and Spanish pop music closest to the entrance of the Pollak Library. Damian Cornejo, a first-year business major, said he felt the lively music made them feel as if he wasn’t even on campus. Cornejo was eating candy he won from playing a game of tic-tac-toe at the table for the Latino Business Student Association of CSUF, an organization that aids Latinx students in pursuing their professional careers through networking, promoting leadership and engaging with the community. Dania Barajas, a fifth-year business administration major and the president of the association, said they collaborate and support one another as part of the council under Mesa Cooperativa. She said they’re hosting an event, “Comunidad Unida,” on Sept. 22, with Jopwell, a company that represents and advances careers for Latinx, Black and Native American

tries to be a role model for Latinos. Guerrero said that he is aware that in some Latino families, education has become a stigma and makes sure students feel heard when telling their stories of being in higher education.

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students and professionals. Jopwell partners up with companies like Google, Spotify, Facebook and Peloton to be a catalyst for the diversity initiative in the workforce. Barajas also said the association hosts meetings at 4 p.m. every Monday where they bring in a variety of guest speakers from different companies that offer internship opportunities. She said one important role as president is allowing members to feel welcomed. “When I first joined (the association), it was because I wanted to be connected to my culture, it’s something that I never had the opportunity to experience back in high school,” Barajas said. Latinx leaders like Barajas collaborate with other organizations, like the Hermanos Unidos De CSUF where they focus on increasing graduation rates for Latinos. Efren Rojas, fifth-year math major, is the treasurer for Hermanos Unidos. Rojas said the organization creates a large community by helping students come out of their shells. He said Hermanos Unidos hosts meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and hosts events like hiking and movie nights to bond with students. Among the Latinx organizations that bring students together, Celeste Grajeda, a third-year mechanical engineering student, represented the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. They aid students with internship opportunities while also assisting students in other STEM focused majors. Grajeda said that as a representative for Mesa Cooperativa she appreciates the support they provide to hers and other Latinx organizations falling under. “Mesa really helps with funding, as well as promotions and stuff like that, so that’s really cool,” Rajada said. A couple of tables down was the resource center, which promoted its upcoming events during Hispanic-Serving Institution Week. The coordinator for the center, Ariana Mora Mero, said she hopes to promote them for future events through a new podcast they’re working on.

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Exhibit: Begovich Gallery features LA artist

Kim Abeles’ “Smog Collectors, 1987-2020” located in Begovich Gallery features art made with the pollution in the air of Los Angeles. (Spencer Otte / Daily Titan)

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“We can’t just do it by ourselves and have leadership kind of over there doing their own thing,” Abeles said. Abeles’ work is dynamic and is greatly influenced by current events. One group of paintings on display had been left outside to collect smog for 12 days when the 1992 LA Riots began, imbuing the piece with the smoke and fire from the civil unrest in addition to the pollution of the city. Clark Silva, an art history graduate student who worked at the event said that the standout of the gallery was a

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full dinnerware and linen set that had been stained by smog particulate and was meant to illustrate pollution that can enter the home. “We’re sort of assuming smog in LA when we’re outside, but to have pieces that trap smog that comes inside, I think is really kind of that eye-opener piece,” Silva said. Abeles said that her favorite piece displayed in the gallery was one entitled “Zoë’s Highchair (Forty Days of Smog)”, which was created using her daughter’s highchair. One piece on display, entitled “Deck Chairs on the

Titanic (30 days of smog and ash from the Bobcat Fire) was created using the ash from the fire that burned over 100 thousand acres of the Angeles National Forest last year. Paulina Sanchez, a communications major who was volunteering with Titan Radio to DJ the event said that the series reflected her environmental anxieties, especially around air quality and wildfires. “I think it’s great that artists are taking their own measures to bring awareness and show that they care about the environment and what’s happening to it,” Sanchez

said. While Abeles’ work had strong environmental themes, Gordon Winiemko, a cinema television arts professor who was at the reception took a less literal interpretation of the art. “By sort of doing it in this way, by this kind of smog process, and letting it stain the plate, it’s a commentary as much on the environment, of the sort of physical, natural environment as it is in our cultural-political environment,” Winiemko said. John Simon, a Yorba Linda-based art collector and CSUF alumni said he enjoyed

visiting the gallery before the pandemic and that CSUF’s art program doesn’t always get the accolades it deserves. “Cal State Fullerton, a lot of people don’t know it, but going back 40 years, 30 years, they’ve had great shows including very important artists like John McLaughlin, Tony DeLap,” Simon said. “I think sometimes Cal State Fullerton doesn’t get all the airplay it should for being a great art institution.” The “Kim Abeles: Smog Collectors 1987-2020” exhibit will be on display at the Begovich gallery until Dec. 18.

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The essential Arboretum guide Campus botanical garden consists of diverse environments for visitors to relax and explore. FRANCISCO PORTILLO Editor

Located next to the baseball diamond at the edge of Cal State Fullerton, the 26acre Arboretum allows visitors to explore biomes not native to California’s wild while also providing a nice spot to relax. Although located on campus, the Arboretum is open to the public. Given the size and diverse landscape, be sure to grab a map at the entrance. Greeted by a waterfall that uses a pump to recycle the water, visitors can check out either the woodlands, Mediterranean or desert collections. These areas hold distinct environments within a few second’s walk from each other. The Visitor Experience Students Evelyn Izelo and Edwin Arriaga were surprised by the size of the Arboretum. Izelo said that the Arboretum is a cool place and a nice getaway from the stress of life. She thinks students who enjoy being in nature will find this a great place to be while on-campus. Vanessa Ortega, child and adolescent studies major, was visiting for the first time after being virtual last semester. She visited with Nathan Simieng, a kinesiology major who said he frequents the Arboretum. Ortega said some of her favorite places in the Arboretum are the desert collection and redwood trees. “I like the sound of the stream. I like how it’s very shaded and I like that there’s not a lot of people here. I think it’s a cool idea that this school has this area so people can take a break from their classes and come here,” Ortega said. David Drees, who has volunteered at the Arboretum for almost 10 years, said that the biomes were all carefully planned out, allowing visitors to explore unfamiliar environments. Subtropic Collection In the subtropic area, there is a bamboo forest with narrow paths and luscious greenery. It’s also the home of a popular Arboretum attraction,

The Arboretum is home to a collection of trees not native to Southern California. (Selda Ruiz / Daily Titan)

the Bodhi tree — which was blessed by the 14th Dalai Lama during a visit to campus. The Bodhi tree is sacred in Buddhism and is used to seek enlightenment. It sits in the corner at the end of the Arboretum with a bench right below it, allowing visitors to sit right next to the tree. A sign with the Dalai Lama’s face is placed nearby in commemoration of the occasion. Deciduous Forest In horticulture, deciduous trees are one’s whose leaves fall off at maturation. Grounds horticulturist Amy Bulone said she thinks all students should check out the Ombu tree, which she said is — botanically speaking — not actually a tree because the trunk’s material is softer than wood, and it doesn’t have the same chemical composition as wood. “For the average person, it looks like a really big tree. The trunk actually has a lot of trunks and they all meet in this really wide, fat base that you can stand on,” Bulone said. Bulone said the Ombu tree is native to South America and is also known as the

Raul Anderson (left) and Ashley Ayala (right) study surrounded by a beautiful scenery of trees and plants. (Francisco Portillo / Daily Titan)

lighthouse of the Pampas because it’s so large that they are used as landmarks. “It’s so enormous. Everyone always wants to ask me ‘How old is this tree?’ Well, the tree is only 40 years old. It grew really fast. It came to the Arboretum in a little tiny pot in the back of someone’s VW Bug and now it’s enormous,” Bulone said. Desert Collection The cacti are a distinct feature of the desert collection, which come in many shapes and sizes. While walking through the desert collection, it feels as if one is actually in a desert despite having just

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walked out of the dominantly green areas on the land. Wildlife Fish and turtles swim in the lakes and other pools of water. Drees said the turtles seemingly thrive on their own in the wild. “There were no turtles at the start. People brought turtles, and now there are turtles everywhere,” Drees said. In one of the lakes, plenty of turtles and fish cohabitate, and sometimes the turtles even like to chase the fish. “In the season, I’ve seen the mothers come up and lay eggs at night, and then I’ve seen the little hatchlings come out a few months later and they’re

looking for water. So it’s the cycle of life,” Drees said. Locally grown fruits and veggies The Arboretum will have seasonal and occasional sales for things like vegetables and fruits, all grown on the grounds. While walking through, there are plenty of plants with either ripe or growing fruits and vegetables ranging from lettuce to bananas and avocados and pomegranates — depending on the season. Special Events In the past, other events held on the ground have been beer festivals, a Taste of Fullerton event featuring local restaurants giving out samples and special lighting for holidays such as Halloween and Christmas. There are sometimes over a thousand visitors on the grounds at one time for these special events. Hours & other info The Arboretum is open Wednesday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesdays, the hours are the same except that only Arboretum members and CSUF students are allowed entry. A detailed history can be found on fullertonarboretum. com along with interactive maps, live cameras and resources to learn more about the ongoing activities at the Arboretum. Admission is free, but a $5 minimum donation is suggested. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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WEEK OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Free menstrual products are a necessity in schools

Accessibility to pads and tampons for women in educational settings diminishes distress. ALONDRA TORRES Staff Writer

California public schools and colleges would soon be required to provide free menstrual products as women’s rights advocates press nationwide for accessibility. However, this bill is not new as this is an expansion to a 2017 law demanding low-income schools in disadvantaged areas to equip students with free menstrual products. A big step for women’s rights advocates in California, this bill needs to become law. Offering free menstrual products would relieve the scrambling stress for obtaining them in unprecedented situations. Yet, they have to be recognized as an essential item for all women across the socioeconomic ladder. Menstrual cycles are not only wearying, but require hygienic products to prevent vaginal diseases or infections. In an article by the American Medical Association, Sara Berg said, “Without access to menstrual hygiene products, women may use makeshift sanitation products. That practice can lead

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to dangerous physical health impacts such as vaginal and urinary tract infections, severe reproductive health conditions and toxic shock syndrome.” Additionally, since menstrual cycles fluctuate often, women can’t predict exactly when their period is going to start. Having accessibility to products is not just logical — it is crucial. “Often periods arrive at inconvenient times. They can surprise us during an important midterm, while playing with our children at a park, sitting in a lobby waiting to interview for a job, shopping at the grocery store, or even standing on the Assembly floor presenting an important piece of legislation,” said Cristina Garcia, democratic assemblywoman, in a CBS article. Providing free menstrual products would also alleviate period poverty as some women can’t afford to buy them. In an article for the University of Pennsylvania Nursing, Amy Smith said, “Students, low-income and homeless women and girls, transgender and nonbinary individuals, and those who are currently imprisoned struggle with period poverty.” It is absurd to have women pay a cost while suffering through a natural occurrence. No one should have to

struggle for basic needs, this includes menstrual products necessary to maintain proper hygiene as a woman. While it is understood that menstruation is normal, emphasizing the importance of having a hygiene product with easy accessibility is obvious. In a Bridge Michigan article, former Michigan representative Sarah Roberts highlights the embarrassment a grade schooler goes through in the event of not having a quarter for a menstrual product. “Why put them into situations where, if they don’t have a quarter, they have to go to the principal’s office, or to a teacher, or the school nurse, and announce that they’re having their period? It’s personal. We all know it happens, so why would we object to providing something medically necessary and important to young women?”. Just like having toilet paper, soap and paper towels when entering any restroom is viewed as standard, having tampons or pads in a women’s restroom would be ideal. Menstrual products are not a luxury item that corporations should profit off of. It is vile and immoral in respect to women’s reproductive system. Menstrual supplies must be exempt from state sales taxes, as well. New York, Illinois, Florida and Connecticut have abolished sales taxes on

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menstrual products. In total, 36 states have slashed the tax, while others have disregarded women’s sexual welfare. Although California eliminated the sales tax on feminine hygiene products for the next two years, women are still fighting for menstrual equity. Menstrual products have become politicized and culturally stigmatized, with women at the front and center witnessing the perpetual period battle. Women can longer bear

immature teasing for personal hygiene. Instead, universities and public schools would promote a blissful bathroom environment where sudden panicking would no longer occur. Women having to conjure up a back-up plan when starting their menstrual cycle should not escalate into a bathroom fiasco. Universities and public schools should have their back and demonstrate that they advocate for women’s sexual rights by providing free menstrual products.

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ARIES Difficult emotions are what you have to face this week, Aries. Although you might find yourself pushing these feelings aside or even ignoring them, taking some time to journal or talk about them might be the way to peace. TAURUS Coming clean might be the only option you have this week. You might find yourself struggling with a guilty conscience this week, Taurus. Taking time to clear your conscience will lead to a better week.

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slow motion this week. You might feel like you’ve been going really fast through life recently. Lighten up your schedule and allow yourself to take a break, you might find a happier version of yourself.

past few weeks have been difficult for you, expect this week to lighten up. You might find some good news or receive a much needed break. Allow yourself to celebrate these accomplishments.

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CANCER This week, you’ll

CAPRICORN Be prepared for

find yourself drawn close to home. You’ll want to stay home rather than going out — and that’s OK. Give yourself that much needed break. Make some soup, find a nice blanket and pop on a comfort movie!

unexpected challenges. You might be surprised with some trials; take them one step at a time and attempt to accomplish them with courage. Facing them with bravery will allow you to accomplish them successfully.

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cause your relationships to be unsteady. Holding in those issues that were left unspoken can cause relationships to drift apart. Choose your words carefully and take this week to clear the air with those around you.

AQUARIUS Be cautious of

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those around you who might have an inflated ego. The words that they spew out hold little value. Learn to keep yourself grounded and not stoop to their level.

VIRGO Virgo, this week

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might be full of challenges for you. Although you might have some stops along the way, find ways to keep moving forward. Encourage yourself with a night out or splurging on something you like!

paying off for you, Pisces! Congratulations! All the work that you have been putting into yourself will come to fruition and your week will show for it.

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SCORPIO You might find yourself being more defensive and guarded with others this week. Take some time to learn to allow yourself to be more vulnerable with others. Give yourself the chance to open up around others.

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accountable for your own actions will aid you this week. Accountability might be a scary thing to face, but if you learn to own it, then you might be faced with an easier week.

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Fullerton took a 2-1 lead early in the fourth set, while Crawford recorded another five kills. Later in the set, CBU led 21-18, but Fullerton managed to come back and claim the match. A kill from Gabriella Barcelos and Haley Carmo cut Cal Baptist’s lead and gave Fullerton the victory. Crawford ended the fourth set with seven more kills. So far, Fullerton has played seven matches and their record is 3-4 overall. They average 13.12 kills per set and 17.92 digs per set, compared to Cal Baptist which averages 15.8 kills per set and 14.9 digs per set. The Titans’ second match of the Big West/WAC Roundup against Grand Canyon scheduled for Saturday was canceled due to “COVID issues,” according to a statement from GCU. Fullerton will be returning home to Titan Gym for its Big West opener against CSU Bakersfield on Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.

Julia Craword sets up a serve at Titan gym during a 3-1 victory against Fordham University on Aug 28. (CSUF Athletics)

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CSUF forward Karla Rodriguez dribbles against UC Riverside on Sept. 15. (CSUF Athletics)

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In the 46th minute, the Titans came down the right side with a pass from forward Kaytlin Brinkman to midfielder Hayley Brown. Brown then

crossed it toward Petrey-Juarez’s head to knock it past the Lions’ keeper. After Petrey-Juarez’s third goal of the season, Fullerton seemed to regain the momentum of the game. It was not until the 53rd minute

that LMU came down the field with a cross by defender Makiya Christensen that was headed in by Lions’ forward Sydney Schultz to take the lead for the second time at 2-1. Although the Titans were behind, the team continued to apply pressure, and in the 63rd minute, Maddie Kline passed the ball to Brinkman, who took a shot that was deflected off of a Lions defender. At first, referee Kira Helmer did not call for a penalty, but after talking to her assistant, a handball was called. Petrey-Juarez stepped up to take the penalty and knocked it in straight down the middle of the goal, tying the game 2-2. LMU’s Christensen nearly took the lead in the 67th minute with a free kick, but her shot swerved past Titans’ keeper DeAira Jackson onto the right post and the rebound was cleared by Fullerton’s defense.

In the 84th minute, Petrey-Juarez stole the ball at midfield, connected with Rodriguez who curled a shot into the far left corner of the goal, giving the Titans their first lead of the game. Looking to make the score level again in the 84th minute, LMU’s Schultz was one-on-one against Jackson, who made a point blank save to keep the 3-2 lead intact for the home team. The Titans were able to fend off the Lions for the last few minutes of the game as they took the win in their last non-conference match of the season and their third win in a row. Cal State Fullerton ends non-conference play with a 3-6 record after an 0-6 start. The Titans will begin their Big West title defense campaign this week with away games against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Thursday and UC Santa Barbara on Sunday.

Mens golf swings into new season

CSUF men’s golf will open their season at the Rams Masters Invitational hosted by Colorado State University on Monday and Tuesday. ANTHONY BAUTISTA Editor

Cal State Fullerton men’s golf will begin their 2021-22 season on Monday at the Rams Masters Invitational in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Colorado State University Rams will host the two-day 54-hole tournament at the Fort Collins Country Club. Sixteen teams are slated to round out the playing field, including the Sacramento State University Hornets, UC San Diego Tritons and Air Force Falcons. The tournament currently does not feature any top 25 nationally ranked teams via golf stat, but the Rams do have a winning streak to extend. The Rams have won this tournament six-consecutive times after winning the 2019 edition with a score of 9-under 831. The 2020 edition was not played, and the hosts will look to continue their winning streak. The Titans will return to the course after placing fourth at the Big West championship in May. Fullerton has 11 members on the current roster — seven members return from last year’s team and four newcomers will join the Titans this season. One of the key returners for the Titans is sophomore Garrett Boe, who returns after a notable freshman season. He led the team in scoring average, tied for second individually at the Big West championship and was named Big West Tri-Freshman of the Year. The lone senior on the squad, Harry Doig, returns for his second year of action at CSUF after transferring from Indian Hills Community College. Doig competed in all seven of the team’s tournaments last season and was the team’s second-leading scorer behind Boe. Sophomore Trevor McNary will return for his third season after competing in all seven tournaments for the Titans. CSUF added three freshmen to the roster over the summer — Brendan Ashman, Brannon Fahrny and Matthew Schafer. Ashman and Boe share an alma mater in Buchanan High School out in Clovis, California. Ashman spent four years on the varsity golf team and lettered VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

in five different sports. Fahrny is from nearby Yorba Linda, California and is a graduate of Yorba Linda High School where he too spent four year on the varsity golf team. Schafer is a graduate of Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, where he picked up several accolades during his time there. He played all four years at the varsity level and was named the MVP twice. Following their trip to the Rocky Mountains, the Titans will head upstate to compete in the Nick Watney Invitational at the San Joaquin Country Club which will be hosted by Fresno State University on Sept. 27-28. In October, the Titans will compete in two more tournaments to end the fall portion of the schedule. Fullerton will take part in the Bill Cullum Invitational at the Oaks Club in Valencia, California on Oct. 11 and 12 hosted by Cal State Northridge. CSUF will make the journey west where they will participate in the Hoakalei Country Club Collegiate at the Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach hosted by the University of Hawaii in Honolulu on Oct. 25-26. The Titans will tee off at the Rams Masters Invitational looking to end Colorado State’s winning streak and start their season on a strong note.

Garrett Boe at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic in April. (CSUF Athletics) FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN