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Unvaccinated students unable to register for spring The Sept. 30 deadline locked out individuals from their portals who have not submitted vaccine records or exemptions. FRANCISCO PORTILLO Editor

The deadline to submit verification for COVID-19 vaccines has passed, which means most students who are not yet verified or have yet to claim an exemption will be unable to register for spring 2022 and have been locked out of their portals, according to a timeline provided by the Cal State University chancellor’s office. The timeline stated that non-compliant students should have been disabled from all campus access including email as of the Sept. 30 deadline. They will also receive a letter from the dean of students notifying them of their non-compliance and how they might face further discipline.

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OPINION Title 42 is not a valid reason to deport migrant families during the coronavirus pandemic SEE PAGE 6

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These students lost access to their portals as early as Sept. 20 and only have access to submit their verification or file for an exemption according to the vaccine enforcement letter for students. Students are notified by email daily until compliance is met, according to the letter. According to the Titans Return webpage, students who elect to take all online classes for the upcoming semester are required to vaccinate. These students will receive a message in their portals in which they must attest to not being on campus for any reason. Ellen Treanor, the associate vice president for strategic communications, said in an email that these students can be tracked through their IP addresses, but the honor system will be used. “We don’t expect that students will be outright lying, of course. We are all

in this together and we have responsibility to our community,” Treanor said. Emails have started being sent out for spring registration appointment dates, but Treanor said the schedule is yet to be finalized. She said that it is her understanding that there will be more in-person classes next semester. Students may file for an exemption based on medical or religious purposes, but the accepted reasons for exemptions have broadened to include “beliefs, observances or practices which an individual sincerely holds and that occupy a place of importance in that individual’s life, comparable to that of traditionally recognized religions.” While not required to get vaccinated, students who are exempt are required to submit to weekly on-site testing. SEE POLICY

Titans break Local secondhand store options for sustainable fashion alternatives losing streak A late penalty kick from Sebastian Cruz solidified the 1-0 victory for CSUF men’s soccer vs. UC Davis at Titan Stadium. JOSHUA VILLAFRANCO Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team earned their first win in the Big West conference campaign on Saturday after they defeated the UC Davis Aggies, 1-0. With multiple scoring opportunities for both sides, the Titans grabbed the win in the final minutes with a penalty kick that was converted by sophomore midfielder Sebastian Cruz. The Titans came into the game against UC Davis on a three-game losing streak and sitting at the bottom of the standings in the Big West conference. In the 88th minute, Fullerton’s junior defender Ernesto Cueva ran down the right wing and got into the box that reached Noah Dollenmayer. Dollenmayer was then brought down in the penalty area by UC Davis’ Cole Pond to give Fullerton the chance to score. Cruz stepped up to score his sixth goal of the season and his second winning penalty of the season. UC Davis tried to get back into the game in the final seconds by getting a corner kick in the 90th minute and had Janssen come up top to get as many people in the box as possible. Janssen got his head on the ball,

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but his header went out wide left and the game finished 1-0 in favor of the Titans. The opening 25 minutes of the match saw UC Davis own time of possession. Before Fullerton was able to register a shot, UC Davis already had taken seven shots of their own. UC Davis almost took the lead in the 14th minute when a shot by Aggies midfielder Andy Velasquez hit Fullerton’s goalkeeper Andrea Bonavia’s right post before he rebounded out to fellow Aggie Robert Mejia. Mejia forced Bonavia into his first save of the game that rebounded back to Mejia, but was shot over the goal. Looking to change things up, Fullerton’s head coach George Kuntz brought in Dollenmayer in the 36th minute. Dollenmayer is usually deployed as a defender, but came into the game as a forward. After Dollenmayer entered the game, the Titans attempted their first shots on goal. Cruz’s shot came in the 41st minute and Charly Anguiano’s shot came in the 43rd, but both were saved by UC Davis’ goalkeeper Charles Janssen. Although UC Davis outshot Fullerton by seven shots in the first half, the game went into halftime tied at zero. The second half was more even as both teams went back and forth and created chances on goal. SEE WIN

Catherine Fernandez, a sales worker at Mustard Market, curates an outfit to display on the mannequin. (Andrea Clemett / Daily Titan)

Shopping for recycled garments provides an eco-friendly substitute to buying massproduced clothing. ANDREA CLEMETT Staff Writer

While some students might opt for buying brand new clothing, others enjoy the thrill of thrifting and sustainable fashion. You can find treasures in other people’s secondhand goods. Whether you are in the market for vintage clothes or designer-quality clothing, here is a list of sustainable fashion spots in the community with a recycled point of view. Mustard Market

Doneanne Jamieson, owner of Mustard Market in Fullerton, said she draws in customers browsing for vintage collectables or shopping for young children. Her largest demographic of customers consists of women in their late teens and early twenties, many of whom visit weekly or monthly to sift through racks for vintage clothing. Beyond vintage finds, thrifters can opt for secondhand alternatives since they relish the thought of the item being reused rather than mass produced, Jamieson said. The term fast fashion is coined from this process of cheaper labor with high turnarounds during the production of fashion resulting in harmful effects on the environment.

Jamieson’s vision for her store was to help the community by donating and shopping locally. Shoppers who contribute get a discount on their store purchase and a tax deductible receipt for larger donations. Since the nonprofit relies on 98% of donations, they endeavor to pay it forward when they partner with other nonprofits. These programs are geared for families in need or reestablishing homeless into transitional housing. Everyone has extra in their closet or garage, and the store creates a hub for that extra and is dispersed to the individuals who need it, Jamieson said. SEE WEAR

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As of Sept. 28, 5% of students were exempt from the mandate, 83% have had their vaccinations verified and the other 12% are either awaiting verification or are waiting for their second dose, according to the CSUF COVID-19 Cases and Exposures Dashboard. It is unclear what percentage of students are refusing to participate with the mandate altogether. In an email, Treanor said that everything is being done to avoid students being locked out of their portals. She also said that extensions to the original deadline are being granted for those who are waiting on the second dose and that the extension will last for up to 30 days. “The intention of the university is to not impede a student’s path to graduation,” Treanor said in an email. Morgan Dack, a child and adolescent studies major, said that she is unvaccinated and filed for an exemption based on religious beliefs before the semester started. She said that the vaccine does not go against her religious beliefs, but she does not think she should be required to get vaccinated if everyone is required to wear a mask. “There’s nothing that says getting a vaccination is wrong because,

While not required to get vaccinated, students who are exempt are required to submit to weekly on-site testing. (Eliza Green / Daily Titan)

obviously, I have many vaccinations, but I just don’t feel like it is necessary or OK to require everyone to get it — even those that are healthy,” Dack said. Dack said that her exemption took

about two weeks to be cleared, and she said she was afraid about whether or not she was allowed to physically be on-campus until it cleared. As part of her exemption, one of the requirements is weekly testing, which

she said was fair. She said, however, there is no accountability system in place that tracks whether or not she’s actually being tested. She said that she usually only gets tested when she displays symptoms

since we are in the cold season. “I don’t mind it, but someone else might,” Dack said. According to the CSU policy, religious exemptions are granted for: “(i) a person’s sincerely held religious belief, observance, or practice, which includes any traditionally recognized religion, or (ii) beliefs, observances, or practices which an individual sincerely holds and that occupy a place of importance in that individual’s life, comparable to that of traditionally recognized religions.” Marcos Zelada, a public relations major and President of Turning Point USA’s local chapter,said he had not submitted verification of his vaccination status before the deadline or filed for an exemption, citing medical privacy and freedom as his reasoning. Turning Point USA held protests denouncing the vaccine requirements on campus on Sept. 30. Initially, he said he felt that opting out was the answer, but decided to file for an exemption. “I will be working an exemption so as to not lose and throw to waste my parents’ sacrifice of coming to the U.S. legally and starting all over for me and my brother. I am disgusted and ashamed of what this University administration has done, the CSU administration, and the State of California,” Zelada said in an email.

National Coming Out Week festivities begin Cal State Fullerton’s LGBT Queer Resource Center plans for week-long events. MARIA MARQUEZ Staff Writer

The LGBT Queer Resource Center at Cal State Fullerton will host events in celebration of National Coming Out Week starting on Oct. 11, which is National Coming Out Day. The LGBT Queer Resource Center will kick the week off by the raising of the rainbow flag in front of Langsdorf Hall at 10 a.m. on Monday. It will fly for the whole month of October in support of LGBTQ History Month. Nat Betancourt Arellano, LGBT Queer Resource Center Coordinator and CSUF graduate, said that this year is the third annual flag raising and coming out week that the center has put on. Coming out week is the biggest program that the center holds during the year, Betancourt Arellano said. “When I was a student here, we didn’t have anything like this. We didn’t have drag shows; we didn’t have flag raising. Our center was a tiny space in the TSU,” Betancourt Arellano said.

On Tuesday at 1 p.m., the center will discuss Queer Coding, including how LGBT people are coded in media as well as misrepresentations in media. This is followed by the resource fair on Wednesday at the Becker Amphitheatre, where students will have a chance to meet with various organizations that are involved on campus. One of these is the Queer and Trans people of Color club, where Queer Resource Center Intern, Rubèn Cruz, serves as a board member. “We will be tabling at the resource center, being one of the services provided during national coming out week on Wednesday. We will be informing folks about opportunities as well as our partnership with the QRC,” Cruz said. Cruz invites students who may be afraid or have yet to come out to these events and said it is a safe space to share as much as they are comfortable with. “We just want to be an open outlet in whatever they want to do so we try to enforce that in the beginning,” Cruz said. There will also be off campus organizations, such as the Orange County LGBTQ center and the healthcare organization OC Accept, which is dedicated to aiding the LGBTQ community.

The LGBT Queer Resource Center rose a rainbow flag in front of Langsdorf Hall in October 2019. (Olivia Hawkins / Daily Titan)

“We will be giving away some stuff as well. We’ll have some opportunity drawings for folks that come by and

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pick up a stamp card and check in,” Betancourt Arellano said. “You’ll be able to see us cause we have a huge rainbow balloon arch that we like to put out there.” The center has also organized a Drag Show on Thursday which will take place in the housing piazza at 7 p.m. The show will feature four local drag queens as well as some student performers. Performing at the show will be Orange County drag queen and CSUF graduate, Katalina De Isla, who said she sees performing in her hometown as an honor and privilege. “The drag show at Cal State Fullerton is an out of body experience like no other. The energy these Titans give to all the queens is not only incredible but memorable,” De Isla said. “This show differs from all others because as a fellow alumni, Cal State Fullerton will always hold a special place and audience in my heart.” De Isla recalls growing up and struggling with her sexual identity and finding her confidence through trans

activists and drag artists. She said that the best advice she could give to someone in that spot, struggling with coming out of their identity, is to take their time and remember that they are not alone. “Oftentimes, we feel like we are alone in this journey and forget we have loved ones who are cheering and supporting us throughout the journey. Find your tribe and march with them,” De Isla said. To end the week, the Rise and Pride Program will close out on Friday at 10 a.m. This is an event directed toward LGBTQ students, and it will focus on questioning and explaining the process of coming out and how people in the community can support each other through what can be a challenging journey. “It is so great to see how visibly LGBTQ our campus is becoming more and more everyday. It’s not that more and more LGBTQ folks are coming here, they’ve always been here, we’ve always been here,” Betancourt Arellano said. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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Graduate program combines culture with counseling Ánimo prepares future mental

health professionals to work with the Latinx community. MICHELLE IBAÑEZ Editor

With just three years of existence, Ánimo, the Latinx counseling emphasis for graduate students at Cal State Fullerton, has made it its mission to address the need for culturally prepared professionals in the field of counseling. The direct translation of the word “ánimo” to English is courage, but Dr. Olga Mejía, associate professor in the department of counseling and the director for the program, said the name was more of an ode to the common Spanish saying “Ponte las pilas.” “As I thought of all these different names for it, I wanted to capture something like giving energy, giving spirit, ‘pa’ lante’ right? That idea to move forward,” Mejía said. Mejía said that part of her job is training students who are preparing to receive a master’s degree in counseling, but for Ánimo, the job is a little different. “For Ánimo, it’s those students that are wanting to work — training them to be bilingual bicultural counselors,” Mejía said. “Culturally competent bilingual bicultural counselors to work with the Latinx community.” Like other graduate programs,

Mejía said that students looking to participate in Ánimo still have to be accepted to the counseling graduate program, one of the two misconceptions she said most people have about the program. She said that the other misconception was that students wanting to focus on the emphasis have to be of Latinx background. “I strongly feel that as long as you are willing to learn to be culturally competent, or you have cultural competency or cultural humility, you can work with Latinx people,” Mejía said. “Most of my students in Ánimo are of Latinx background but not everybody is, and I feel like everybody plays a really important role regardless of your background.” Mejía said that out of the 21 classes in the counseling program, she took five and made them fit as part of the Ánimo emphasis. Diana Blanco, the president of the Ánimo Latinx Counseling Association, is currently part of the second cohort of graduate students enrolled in the program. Having done her undergraduate at Cal State Fullerton, she said her main goal was to enter a program that had a cultural component to her preparation toward a master’s degree. “When I found out that Cal State Fullerton had the Latinx emphasis, I was like ‘Ok, this is the one.’ I actually only applied to this program. I didn’t apply anywhere else,” Blanco

said. With a current population of 40,087 students, and 46.2% of them identifying as Latinx, CSUF prides itself on being a Hispanic Serving Institution, and just last year, the university conferred a new record of degrees for underrepresented students, according to CSUF’s Office of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness. However, Mejía said the program has encountered a lot of obstacles in both starting and sustaining the program. Mejía started thinking of a version of the program in 2011, after encountering multiple situations in her career as a therapist that were entrusted to her only because of her Latinx background. By 2018, Mejía said she had gotten the program through curriculum committees and all the steps through the department and the university, all by herself. But since the beginning, Mejía said the program never received funding. She said that by the last few months of the fall 2020 semester, she had started to feel overwhelmed. She said that doing mentoring, hiring faculty and organizing events for the program, all on her time, was finally taking a toll on her. “I had asked many, many, many times before so it’s not like I hadn’t asked, but it was always like ‘sorry, there’s no funding, but you’re doing really good work and it’s bringing

a variety to the university,’” Mejía said. Mejía said she didn’t think the program would grow to be as large as it is, or that it would even have such a big response to it. She said that she followed up by asking to be compensated for the work she was doing and the time she was putting in. “I was told ‘no,’” Mejía said. “I said ‘okay then,’ then this is your decision then I can’t do it anymore.” She said this decision came together from the department, the dean’s office and the university, and since they said they couldn’t fund it, Mejía said they were pushed to pause the program. Mejía said that after three to four weeks of putting the program and its admission process on hold, they suddenly found funding for it. Mejía said that there was a lot of commotion and support for the program when news of pausing the program was known. “The need in the mental health fields, the need for training is there, but in terms of support at universities, it’s been like pulling teeth,” Mejía said. Out of the 18,947 Hispanic or Latinx identifying students at CSUF, 3,422 of those students make up the College of Health and Human Development, and at the master’s level there are only 1,294 Hispanic or Latinx-identifying students. Currently, the College of Health and

Human Development houses 582 master’s students, but there is no information as to how many of those identify as Hispanic or Latinx. “I definitely feel like the program has made my whole experience,” Blanco said. Blanco said that programs like Ánimo are important when she thinks of her undergraduate experience and how every professor was white. “Going back to my classes now and having professors that are Latinx, they speak Spanish, they understand me and seeing their roles, I think it also motivates us to go higher,” Blanco said. Blanco said that even as a client, having a therapist who understands what you’re going through is validating and encouraging. “I’ve gone through CAPS before, when I was an undergrad and sometimes I had to explain, because I’m a DACA recipient myself, I had to explain a little bit of that, and I just felt like I wasn’t really validated when it came to certain issues that I was going through,” Blanco said. Mejía said that pausing the program took a toll on her, but she had to put herself first, even though it broke her heart. “It’s not about, at all, it’s not about playing the victim, I think it’s more about if Cal State Fullerton says they’re an HSI then put your money behind it, and put your support behind it,” Mejía said.

with a concentration in finance, uses different studying techniques depending on the class when it comes to midterms. Some of his techniques include memorization of concepts, practicing homework problems and using real-world examples.

time studying for each class based on how well she’s doing in that class. She’ll spend more time on the classes that she’s struggling with rather than spending a lot of time studying for the classes that she’s doing well in.

Some of the tips that she gives for other students to succeed during midterms are checking in with people to de-stress. She also suggests making a small checklist and finding time to breathe.

“I take a weekend to enjoy time with my family — not do homework and not stress about homework. I can worry about that the week afterwards. Sometimes you just need that break in between,” Oropeza said.

Students’ advice to surviving midterm season

With midterms approaching, knowing methods, resources and tips to study is crucial to an academically successful semester and the mental well-being of a student. Here are some successful practices and resources Cal State Fullerton students use to survive during midterms.

Take Advantage of Free Resources

Rebecca Vasconez, a counseling major, said that taking advantage of all the free resources that the school provides is her most successful studying tip. Vasconez said that one of the most useful resources for her has been the CSUF IT desk because it helped her download applications such as Microsoft Word, OneNote and several others without having to pay out of pocket. She said that OneNote has made studying better for her because she can upload the professor’s PowerPoint and write notes and highlight directly on it, rather than rushing to write everything down by hand. Vasconez said that it’s helpful to go to office hours and utilize the resources, that is what the professors are there for. “More times than likely if you’re feeling like something’s difficult or you have a question about something, so is someone else.” Vasconez said.

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William Beltran, a business major

Minimize Stress as Much as Possible

During midterms, stress is inevitable for students, and knowing methods on how to handle stress can make a big difference. Beltran said some of his methods to handle stress include meditation, exercising, going to the gym and using the “Thought Stopping” method, a technique he learned in one of his business classes, something he uses as a way to slow down the thought process. “I usually meditate once or twice a week because whenever I have midterm or exams or presentations or anything like that,” Beltran said. “I sometimes overthink about these problems or ideas within the exam and I’ll think about it afterward like at night, so I tried to use certain techniques that I have learned in the past.” Some of the places that he recommends students use to de-stress are going to coffee shops and most importantly the gym. He says using the sauna at the gym is his biggest de-stressor because he gets to sweat out everything.

Prioritize Your Health

Amanda Oropeza, a biology major, said that her studying techniques include re-writing her notes, color coding and drawing figures. She finds it helpful to take breaks in-between studying sessions. Oropeza said she prioritizes her

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Due to an editing error, a previous version of this article misquoted Shana Charles. Her exact statement is: “That’s a great thing that California has not only enshrined a woman’s right to choose but also specifically focusing on the CSU system, as this is the place where we help — there are 450,000 students in the CSU system, and not just women, but also men need reproductive services, so let’s make that available through the student wellness centers,” Charles said. “That’s something we do have available.” A previous version of this article incorrectly spelled Langenbacher as Lagenbacher.

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A guide to celebrating Filipino arts and culture Celebrate Filipino American History Month with these recommended restaurants, movies and music. FERRY BAYLON Asst. Editor

The month of October holds a significant place in the hearts of many Filipino Americans across the nation. The annual celebration serves to provide a link between Filipinos in the United States and in the Philippines by showcasing their shared culture and heritage. Here are some fun ways that the Titan community can honor, recognize and celebrate Filipino culture in Fullerton. Food Spots to Try The Original Barrio Fiesta of Manila (10 minute drive from CSUF) Address: 1199 N Euclid St. Anaheim, CA 92801 If customers want to eat authentic and delicious Filipino food, this is the best place to check out. Barrio Fiesta offers a wide selection of food, from guilty pleasures such as the crispy pata and kare-kare, all-time favorite soups like sinigang and nilaga, and even delightfully satisfying desserts such as halo-halo and halaya ube. There is no shortage of delicious indulgences to try here. Pro tip: Patrons must try the most popular and iconic dish of the restaurant: “crispy pata” - pork leg boiled until tender and then deep-fried until it is golden and crisp - in order to fully immerse themselves in their food journey. It is one of the most sinfully delicious delicacies the Philippines has to offer. Ube Belly (10-15 minute drive from CSUF) Address: 1715 W Chapman Ave Orange, CA 92868 All day breakfast? Say no more. Ube Belly has got you covered. This little gem is clean, organized and, best of all, they serve the most scrumptious Filipino breakfast item: “tapa” or thinly-sliced cured beef. In addition to their typical Filipino dishes, they also serve Filipino-inspired desserts such as a variety of ube pastries. Kapit Bahay (10-15 mins drive from CSUF) Address: 615 N Euclid St Anaheim, CA 92801 In the Filipino language, “kapit bahay” means “neighbor.” For Filipinos, neighbors are like family so that is exactly how you are treated in this cozy and warm restaurant. The staff are incredibly friendly and the food is beyond mouthwatering. They offer more or less similar food choices as Barrio Fiesta. Customers can also enjoy their to-go entree combos if they are feeling frugal, or opt for their pre-packaged snacks for a more convenient transaction. Movies to Binge “Ma’ Rosa” (2016) Jaclyn Jose snatched the title of best actress at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival for her role as a struggling, drug-dealing mother in this film, directed by Palme d’Or nominee, Brillante Mendoza. Exploring small-scale drug dealing, poverty and corruption, the film was described by critic

Peter Bradshaw as, “a cold, hard look at what it means to be poor.” “Ma’ Rosa” is especially relevant viewing in light of President Rodrigo Duterte’s immense crackdown on drugs in the Philippines. “Ma’ Rosa” is available to stream on Apple TV. “Dead Kids” (2019) “Dead Kids” is the first Netflix Original film from the Philippines. It’s a thriller that centers on a socially awkward teen who suddenly gets close to a group of troublemakers with kidnapping plans that go way too far. One of the most intriguing facts about this film is that it is actually based on true events, which further cranks up the thrill and angst the audience will feel while watching the movie. “Dead Kids” can be streamed on Netflix. Trese (2021) “Trese” is not a movie but it deserves a shoutout on this list. It is an anime-influenced show based on a Filipino comic book and it is the first Netflix Original series from the Philippines. The show revolves around main character Alexandra Trese who uses her wits and skills to protect humanity from the criminal underworld composed of seedy mythical creatures. This is a must-watch show for audiences who want to learn more about Filipino folklore and mythology in a fun, and suspenseful way. “Trese” is available to stream on Netflix. Artists to add to your playlist Ruby Ibarra Ruby Ibarra’s intricate lyricism not only showcases her Filipino heritage, but it also sheds light on many important issues such as the struggles of being an immigrant in a first world country. The power of her flow and lyrics are beyond words and because of that, she has made a name for herself and worked with notable names in the music industry such as SZA, The Balikbayans and Nadine Lustre. Her music is available for streaming on Spotify and YouTube. Massiah Filipino-Ghanian artist Massiah is a force to be reckoned with. His mixed heritage has resulted in an exciting take on his music, as he merges his two cultures through unique beats and lyrics. Massiah’s career is on the rise as he has opened for international acts such as ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg and Khalid. He was also featured in an international collective 88rising’s project, Paradise Rising. Massiah is available to stream on Spotify and YouTube. Syd Hartha Syd Hartha’s music is like a breath of fresh air. Her songs convey that she wears her heart on her sleeve, but that does not mean she asks for anyone’s opinions. She knows full well some of the struggles that women go through and never holds back with her unfiltered lyricism and pop-folk sound. Her songs always include piercing lines that are perfect anthems for all the empowered women of the world. Check her out on Spotify and Youtube.

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Wear: Thrift shops offer fast fashion substitutes 1 “It’s just caring for your community, right?” Jamieson said. “A lot of people have a desire to be engaged in the community, but don’t know how to do that. Or they want to help the people who are less fortunate than them.” Uptown Cheapskate Sustainability stores have a common thread of sourcing secondhand goods while limiting their waste. Uptown Cheapskate owner, Jo Ann Winter said both of her stores source gently-used clothing and accessories that are listed roughly 70% off suggested retail. Any items that are not sold to the store can still be donated. From there, the donations are trickled down to charitable thrift stores. The final leftover items are then sent to a refurbisher where the garments will be broken down and repurposed into new materials. Winter’s first sustainable fashion store is located in Lake Forest. She reopened a second location in Placentia after closing a store in Fullerton during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her customers responded positively to the reopening since they needed clothing and supplies after the shutdown. The store keeps its eye on the trending men’s streetwear with brand names like Supreme, Off-White, Bape and Boy London. Women’s apparel sees a high turnover rate for Doc Martens, Lululemon apparel and Michael Kors CONTINUED FROM

crossbody bags. “Sustainable fashion is getting bigger and bigger,” Winter said. “There’s Thredup and there’s Poshmark and there’s so many resellers now, and a lot of stores are starting to get into it. Because I mean, honestly, we don’t wear our stuff out.” Winter said that high school and college age customers will wear outfits to events and gatherings to post on social media. Afterwards, they sell those garments and the next customer can purchase a name brand item with minimal or no wear for a fraction of the price. This experience is unique to sustainable stores. Winter described the benefits to in-person shopping since Uptown Cheapskate will give the buyer cash in exchange for clothing or 25% more in-store credit and shop for something new. The RealReal When investing in sustainable fashion, seeing the product up close and personal can be a deciding factor rather than buying from online retailers like Poshmark or Depop. For those who seek a luxury spin on their sustainable fashion, drive west of the 55 Freeway to The RealReal at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach. Shoppers can consign their Louis Vuitton and Prada handbags with a credit to buy another closet

Uptown Cheapskate in Placentia offers cash for clothing and in-store credit to support sustainable fashion. (Andrea Clemett / Daily Titan)

staple. Although designer labels hold their value in price, research from Business Review at Berkeley suggests investing in quality and style that lasts is a more sustainable practice. The demand for sustainable brands by Gen Z had increased two times more than millennials indicated in The RealReal 2021 resale data report. Shoppers can be assured they are

buying genuine items since The RealReal has what Kevin Ngo, senior manager of authentication and brand compliance, calls the five pillar process of authentication. The handbags are examined through their factory production codes, hardware, textiles and materials, fonts and typography and the construction of the bag. The nationwide brand employs

hundreds of fashion experts and brand authenticators. With many sustainable fashion boutiques, it no longer requires excessive digging to find hidden gems for incomplete wardrobes. The impact inspires customers to return as they are looking to give back to the community, whether by donating or selling items that will move on to a new happy home.

Spooky signing showcases scary stars Six “Halloween” celebrities met with fans to speak about their experiences in the film.

cold-blooded nature. “That’s all in the breath. It’s all breathing. It’s the space, it’s beyond a three-dimensional place. It’s beyond time and space. It’s beyond judgement, it’s beyond definition,” Courtney said. Courtney credited Max Strom, who taught him breathing techniques years ago. “That’s what I use to carry myself into the character, and then I carry myself out of the character with the breath. Because otherwise, David Gordon Green told me that he worked with a guy who goes as deep as I go, and he ended up in a psych ward for two months.” Halloween fanatics could also chat with sweetheart P.J. Soles. When asked how she embodies the role of Lynda, Soles discussed her interaction with director John Carpenter. “In the script, ‘totally’ is written probably about five or six times. But, I told John Carpenter that I was gonna push it, and every time I spoke

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The notorious boogeyman, Michael Myers, strolled the quaint sidewalks of South Pasadena with a tight grip on his bloody knife. He greeted visitors who were patiently awaiting entry to SugarMynt Gallery’s collaboration with Horror’s Hallowed Grounds and Convention All Stars LLC “Halloween” signing event by pressing his knife against their throats, ready to slash away. On Oct. 9, the “Halloween” signing event celebrated the 1978 American independent slasher film directed by John Carpenter, sequels “Halloween” 2018 and the soon-to-beunveiled “Halloween Kills” directed by David Gordon Green. SugarMynt Gallery invited an array of ingenious and masterful actors, actresses and a makeup artist to mingle with Halloween fanatics. SugarMynt Gallery’s “Halloween” signing event is situated in the original filming location of the 1978 “Halloween,” right next to Michael Myers’ infamous and eerie home on 810 Meridian Ave. Streams of Halloween fanatics waited hours until their tickets were scanned and the gate creaked open. Granting access to electrified “Halloween” fanatics, Magdalena Galvan, curator of SugarMynt Gallery’s social media and John Orlandini, coordinator of the “Halloween” signing event and father to SaraRose Orlandini, owner and CEO of SugarMynt Gallery, shared what the SugarMynt Gallery’s Halloween festivities symbolizes to them. “I guess it feels like home for me, because I grew up here. Before working here, I would be the people in line. I was always at every event, every event, even before it opened,” Galvan said. For John Orlandini, his face lit up when discussing his daughter’s achievements. “For me, it’s my daughter’s gallery, VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

if I could fit it in, I would. So I’ve been told it’s more than 11. I think it has to be more than that,” Soles said. “Everything kind of revolved in [Lynda’s] world around the word ‘totally,’ so that just kind of became Lynda’s mantra.” After fans left this meeting of the “Halloween” celebrities, they trailed into the “Trick ‘r Treat in Haddonfield” art gallery. Chilling art filled the walls for attendees to purchase, and tucked in the corner a 6-foot-3-inch Michael Myers statue created by the FX artist Christopher Nelson was on display. As Halloween fanatics frolicked out of SugarMynt’s Gallery, their frightful journey hit the end. The “Halloween” signing event marked a hauntingly historic night that the attendees will remember once Michael Myers lashes out on the silver screen in “Halloween Kills,” releasing on Oct.15.

“Trick ‘r Treat in Haddonfield“ art gallery features various Halloween-themed art. (Vanessa Siguenza/ Daily Titan)

Sara. I see her just start from kind of scratch, and it just gets bigger and bigger, and now, because of Instagram, she has become an Instagram [influencer]. And so she really does a nice job with it,” Orlandini said. Once attendees passed by Galvan and the Orlandinis, there were six celebrities with their own decorated booths on the green lawn, ready to sign autographs and take selfies with visitors. The signing featured some of the 1978 “Halloween” cast including Nick Castle, who is the first raw Michael Myers known as “The Shape,” P.J. Soles (Lynda) and Will Sandin (Young Michael Myers). Additionally, James Jude Courtney, who embodied the silent yet violent Michael Myers in “Halloween” 2018, “Halloween Kills” 2021 and even “Halloween Ends” 2022 awaited elated fans. Carmela McNeal, actress in “Halloween” 2018 and “Halloween Kills” who played Vanessa, an alluring nurse swooped into the event.

Also, Christopher Nelson the renowned special FX makeup artist of “Halloween” 2018, “Halloween Kills” and “Halloween Ends” was spotlighted for his grisly and spine-chilling pieces on the evolution of Michael Myers’ mask. Every attendee had the opportunity to socialize with “Halloween” legends on a personable level. Courtney revealed his unease when rewatching Michael Myers come to life on the big-screen. “When I work, doing what I do, fire and high falls, like acting in really critical situations, I’ve never been stressed. I have zero anxiety. I am just as calm as can be, it’s what I do. But when I have to watch myself in the theater, I sweat bullets. I don’t like it,” Courtney said. “I’ve probably been in over 100 individual episodes of TV shows and movies. I haven’t seen 80% of it. I just don’t do that. That’s not why I do it. I do it because I love it.” Courtney also delved into how he embodies Michael Myers’

This six-foot-three-inch Michael Myers statue was created by special effects artist Christopher Nelson. (Vanessa Siguenza / Daily Titan)

6 Opinion

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Title 42 cannot be used to expel migrants The Biden administration is wrongfully weaponizing the COVID-19 pandemic against asylum seekers. VANESSA SIGUENZA Editor

Fleeing persecution and political unrest only to be slammed in the face by the United States’ golden door has dashed many migrants’ hopes of seeking asylum. Title 42, a rarely-used clause of the 1944 Public Health Services Act, “allows the government to prevent the introduction of individuals during certain public health emergencies,” said Olga Byrne, the immigration director at the International Rescue Committee. The clause resurfaced as a Trumpera public health order that weaponized COVID-19 to justify emergency expulsion of migrants, ultimately carrying over to the Biden administration. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was politically pressured by the Trump administration to enforce Title 42 in March 2020, the Biden administration did not rescind the program. Their utter disregard for migrants dragged the Biden administration into the Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas case, which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Judge Emmet Sullivan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia blocked the deportation of family unit migrants and granted class-action status to all noncitizens who fit into three-pronged criteria: “are or will be in the United States; come to the United States as a family unit composed of at least one child under 18 years old and that child’s parent or legal guardian; and are or will be subjected to the Title 42 Process.” However, it did not prevail. Sullivan’s ruling was stayed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. District, preserving the Biden administration’s authority to expel migrant families in

the name of a COVID-19 mitigation strategy. The ping-pong effect of playing with the outcome of migrants’ lives is dizzying. Despite the war of words between the Biden administration and the courts, migrants are in limbo. The inhumane Title 42 policy that strips asylum seekers’ rights to due process has to be rescinded. President Joe Biden is not fulfilling his campaign promise to reverse malicious Trump-era immigration policies. The program intended to ensure public health and safety is not scientifically grounded, but rather appears to specifically target migrants and not other border-crossing populations. Migrants are wrongfully perceived as a national security threat by the Department of Homeland Security, Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Encounters data, there have been nearly 940,000 expulsions under Title 42 through the end of August in the 2021 fiscal year. In spite of the baffling amount of expelled migrants, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas scrambled to shield Title 42 in an NBC News “Meet the Press” interview. “The Centers for Disease Control has a Title 42 authority that we exercise to protect the migrants themselves, to protect the local communities, our personnel and the American public. The pandemic is not behind us. Title 42 is a public health policy not an immigration policy,” Mayorkas said. Mayorkas, border patrol officials and Biden himself appear to dismiss the fact that asylum seekers from Central America, Haiti and Africa who are Black, Indigenous or Latino immediately face discriminatory treatment compared to other people who cross the border. The Biden administration’s embrace of Title 42 not only defies domestic and international law, but it also rouses xenophobia and racism. Access to the

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U.S.-Mexico border cannot solely welcome preferential groups, while deliberately repatriating and expelling migrants back to treacherous territories unbeknownst to them. Asylum seekers have one goal — to establish a clean slate for their families in a global power that claims to be the land of opportunity. The Biden administration is neither sympathizing nor properly sheltering migrants. At the border, they

constantly dread family separation, rejection of due process or the possibility of being shoved back into their war-torn and politically-turmoiled countries. However, making donations to the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies is one method of providing humanitarian relief for women, children and LGBTQ individuals seeking refuge in the U.S. In spite of everything, migrants

cannot continue to be dehumanized by the Biden administration’s weaponization of Title 42. Ironically, the administration appears to have become the political monster that they once feared. The Biden administration can no longer tiptoe around migrants’ plight. Asylum seekers safely setting foot on American soil is the epitome of the migrant dream that can never be crushed.

Mental crisis lifeline ensures proper care

Calling 988 instead of 911 prevents violence against people with psychological illnesses. ADRIANA LOPEZ Staff Writer

The California State Department of Health Care Services announced last month that it would spend $20 million in order to establish a 988 network that will provide assistance when individuals are facing a mental health crisis. A 988 line will ensure that those experiencing a mental health crisis are properly taken care of, no matter how dire the situation. As defined by the bill, referred to as AB 988, The Miles Hall Lifeline Act, call centers will be expected to be functioning by July 2022. The line is intended to provide callers with access to a trained counselor. AB 988 will also require trained counselors to be reachable via text and chat by January 2027. Once functioning, calls made to 911 will be transferred to a 988 center if the calls involve a suicide or behavioral health crisis. This bill was supported by a response to public backlash involving police mistreatment toward those dealing with mental health issues. Proven by mass protests last year, an increasing amount of the general public has become distrustful of the police force.In a Gallup poll conducted last year, the percentage of adults who trust police fell to 48%, a record low since police confidence began being tracked in 1993. This mistrust is easily backed by data. The Washington Post database VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

that tracked every fatal shooting committed by an officer in the United State since 2015 has recorded over 5,000 thus far. The likelihood of a mentally ill person becoming a victim of police brutality is also frighteningly high. No person facing a mental health crisis should feel hesitant when calling for help, but unfortunately, this may be the reality for many people, especially

people of color. The bill is named after Miles Hall, a 23-year-old Black man who was killed by police officers in 2019. A similar event happened in December 2020, when Christian Hall, an Asian American man, had a mental health crisis and was killed by the police, despite holding his hands up to show he was not a threat. The lack of a mental health line is

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also devastating to the victims’ loved ones. A direct line to counselors in mental health emergencies can address the disparity of access to mental health resources. The principal author of the bill, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, was inspired by Taun Hall to take up the cause after meeting her. “Here was this woman who had

tried for years to get her son the care he needed,” Bauer-Kahan said, according to Cal Matters. “She had done everything right and it ended in her worst possible nightmare.” After Hall’s murder, his family created The Miles Hall Foundation. They sought to improve the “deeply flawed” mental health system that failed Miles. According to the mission statement, the family seeks to “create change and protect families” from a loss like theirs. One possible issue with this is that the number is a national hotline, and assistance may be delayed. One can easily imagine why the possibility of a person calling for a mental health crisis being placed on hold is less than ideal. The establishment of the 988 line has the potential to save lives, and should be treated as the first step in a mental health crisis, instead of risking a deadly police encounter. A 988 line can offer the support needed by people like Miles Hall, or his mother, in situations where de-escalation is imperative before police are called to the scene. Currently, California residents experiencing a mental health crisis can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline as an alternative to calling 911. While all that may be possible for counselors to achieve when called through a 988 line is de-escalation, this still may save lives that can be lost at the hands of police officers. Society has to shift from relying on violent police forces seizing matters into their grasp. Trained counselors have to be trusted as their professions evidently reveals their dedication to properly serving communities. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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TAURUS Learning to move on can be difficult. Take some time this week to learn better ways to move on. Maybe writing a letter to yourself, journaling or opening up to someone you trust can help you move on faster. GEMINI This week, you might notice that people around you are pulling away. You might feel the need to voice your opinion, but think it over; evaluate if this situation is about you or if the people around you are dealing with other issues. CANCER Your relationships will prosper this week, Cancer. Celebrate the growth that your relationships will go through, and show appreciation for those around you.

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SCORPIO This week, you should find time to focus on yourself. This upcoming week might be hard for you and you might find that you’re doubting yourself. Taking some needed time off will aid you in bettering yourself. SAGITTARIUS Sagittarius, you might feel like everything is coming your way this week. Feeling like all your work is coming at you all at once can be very overwhelming. Make sure you ask others for help and support.

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8 Sports

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Win: Men’s soccer Volleyball defeats CSU Northridge, triumphant at home loses match to UC Santa Barbara CONTINUED FROM

Twenty minutes into the second half, both teams produced three shots with one save each by both goalkeepers, Bonavia and Janssen. Both goalkeepers stayed vigilant for the rest of the second half as both teams’ offenses grew more aggressive. Janssen produced two more saves in the 72nd and 74th minutes. In the 73rd minute, UC Davis defender Max Glasser broke through and went one-on-one against Bonavia. Bonavia came out on top as he closed the angle and made a save with his foot to the right side of Fullerton’s goal. With this win against the Aggies, the Titans end a three-game losing streak against UC Davis that goes back to 2018 and brings the overall

series record between both teams to 12-12-4. Following the exciting victory, Cruz began shifting the focus to the team’s upcoming matches. “We’re going to enjoy this one, but we know we need to get the next three points so onto the next one,” Cruz said. Kuntz spoke very highly of Cruz’s performance on Sunday night. “You know he does it at training all the time. He’s a very serious professional type player and when everything’s on the table I would love to put him on the spot,” Kuntz said. “There’s really nobody else you can look to do that. Not many players are that cool under pressure.,” Next on the schedule, the Titans are heading for an away trip to face Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Wednesday.

Sebastian Cruz (left) looks for the ball against Loyola Marymount University on Sept. 3. (Danica Huynh / Daily Titan)

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The Titans earned their second conference win over Northridge, 2-1 before falling to Santa Barbara, 3-0. MARISA PALMERIN-FLORES Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball competed in two away games over the weekend against the Cal State Northridge Matadors and the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. The Titans first faced the Matadors Friday night in Northridge at Matador Gym where they claimed their second conference win 3-1 (25-20, 25-23, 2225, 25-22) and ended their three-game losing streak. The victory against CSUN was the Titan’s first win since November 2010 and their first away conference win this season. The Titans built up a 13-9 lead early in the first set before going on a fivepoint run to extend their lead to 18-9. A final kill from junior middle blocker Nicole Shuhandler and an attack error from the Matadors gave the victory to the Titans in set one. In the second set, the two teams evened the score at 10. The two squads remained relatively close to each other but the Titans found themselves in the lead, 2423, before sophomore outside hitter Julia Crawford shut out the set with a kill. Fullerton entered the third set looking for a sweep, but Northridge had other plans.

Following a kill from CSUF’s outside hitter Makena Ala’ilima-Daley to take the lead 22-21, CSUN added four consecutive points to extend the game to a fourth set. Coming down the stretch in the final set the score was 23-22 in favor of Fullerton before back-to-back kills from Fullerton’s lead hitter Crawford shut out the set and ended the match to secure a win. Both Crawford and Schuster were hot on the court for Fullerton in the match accomplishing their tenth double-doubles of the season. It was Crawford’s third straight double-double as she made the leaderboard with 10 kills and 25 digs. Schuster also had a double-double with 15 digs and 42 assists. Outside hitters Ala’ilima-Daley Gabrielle Barcelos were tied for the team lead with 11 kills each for the Titans. Titans junior middle blocker Nicole Shuhandler proved to be a great obstacle at the net for the Matador’s offense Friday night as she put up five overall blocks, four block assists and one solo block. On defense in the back row, junior libero Neena Dimas completed 26 digs to help keep the Northridge offense at bay. CSUF could not produce a second consecutive conference victory against the UCSB Gauchos at Thunderdome in Santa Barbara. The Gauchos swept the Titans 3-0 on Saturday night, which increased their winning streak to six, to remain undefeated and in first place in the Big West. The Titans kept up with the undefeated Gauchos before they

found themselves in a two-point deficit, 10-8 early in the first set. Santa Barbara then outscored the Titans 15-5 to aid the Gauchos claim set one by a score of 25-13. In the second set, the Titans again found themselves in a two-point deficit at 10-8 to start the set. Halfway through the set the Gauchos initiated a five-point run for UCSB before a final kill from Brosssealed the Titan’s fate in set two. The third and final set was the best for the Titans offensively as they finished with 9 kills and 17 points, their highest of the three sets played. Despite their aggressiveness at the net, Fullerton was unable to gain a lead as they dropped the set 25-17, earning a victory for Northridge. Santa Barbara’s senior middle blocker Rowan Ennis and Ohwobete led the Gauchos in kills with 4 each to end the set and match. Women’s volleyball interim head coach Nicole Polster credits the Titan’s successful back row defense to her predecessor Ashley Preston. “Ashley Preston, who was the head coach before me, she made what we call our ‘hedgehog’,’’ said Polster after the match against CSUN. “So that’s number one for us. Serve tough, get block touches so we can get good digs and that’s something we started in 2019.” The Titans will next face the UC Irvine Anteaters on Friday night at 7 p.m. in Titan Gym for their seventh conference match of the season.