Week of Monday, November 8 by Daily Titan

Monday, November 8, 2021

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 110 Issue 12

Dabke Night brings dancing, food and community

The audience gathered at Becker Amphitheater for Dabke Night. (Jessica Benda / Daily Titan)

Southwest Asian and North African students hosted SWANA week’s final event. JESSICA BENDA Asst. Editor

CSUF’s Becker Amphitheater swapped the usually empty seats for music, dancing and a welcoming community for the highly anticipated

Freedom Dabka Group performed on Thursday at the Becker Amphitheater. (Jessica Benda / Daily Titan)

Dabke Night. Southwest Asian and North African students, commonly known as SWANA, hosted the lively finale for this year’s SWANA Week on Thursday, which featured a performance by Freedom Dabka Group. The evening kicked off with Persian kabobs, rice and veggies, followed by a Dabke performance and a group dance lesson. With loud music and a crowd of 150 students, it easily caught the eyes

of passing students who wanted to join in. Dabke Night was SWANA Week’s fourth and final event, which initially began with a Monday SWANA Breaky, which featured traditional breakfast foods from throughout the SWANA region. Guest speaker and YouTuber Saby Hesri led the second day with a conversation about SWANA in the media, followed by the third day’s calligraphy workshop and the

Gregory Pongetti, the living collection curator of the Arboretum, said the Arboretum made necessary sales in an online ordering format. Volunteers would fulfill orders and stage the plants for convenient curbside pickups. The Arboretum staff intends to continue selling plants online as well as more in-person events in the future, Pongetti said. Pongetti said 25% of the necessary funds came directly from Cal State Fullerton’s budget. Preparations for the event are year round. Staff and volunteers propagate plants and collect seedlings from the Arboretum to care for at the nursery,

Pongetti added. Harriet Bouldin, the development manager, said that outside of raising funds for the Arboretum, which costs $4,200 a day to operate, the event was intended to bring attention to California native plants. “The overall goal is to help people learn more about the value of native plants and how easy it is to grow here because it’s the climate they’re used to,” Bouldin said. Bouldin also said that people should support the Arboretum as it plays a crucial role in global plant conservation.

Dabke Night finale. The week was the payoff of two months of work by the SWANA planning committee, headed by the SWANA club’s president and founder Mary Chammas. Chammas, a fourth-year international business major, said she only knew a few people when she was putting together the committee. “It’s bringing people together, like the SWANA planning committee didn’t even know each other, and look,

now they’re literally all standing together talking to each other. Just bringing the community together, different schools together,” Chammas said. Maysem Awadalla, second-year political science major and SWANA club marketing chair, said the committee put their heart and soul into planning the week. SEE MUSIC

Fullerton Arboretum restarts in-person plant sales post-pandemic Museum Center resumes events

The event had nearly 200 types of plants available for sale. ADRIANA LOPEZ Staff Writer

The Fullerton Arboretum held its first in-person sale since its COVID-19 closure on Friday and Saturday. Arboretum members and Titan Card holders had exclusive access to the first day of the sale, as well as a 10% discount on all plant purchases during the twoday sale. The second day of the sale was open to the general public. During the peak of the pandemic,

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Fullerton City Council approved a $151,771 grant. Since reopening, Janet Buzan, president of the board of trustees, said that it is a constant struggle to regain the museum’s records and access to the building. “Our foundation was ripped out from underneath us, so not only do we have exhibits that are open and we’re planning, but we are getting all of those things that were taken from us back,” Buzan said.

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The Fullerton Museum Center reopened its doors this past July and is now offering multiple events and art exhibits for the Fullerton community. The museum was at risk of closing its doors for good in March 2020 due to being defunded by the Fullerton City Council and the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, the Fullerton museum requested financial support, and the

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Growing up in San Francisco, Awadalla said she lacked a SWANA community, but finding the organization at CSUF bolstered her optimism. She said seeing the week unfold after so many late nights of planning showed her that hard work pays off. “It’s so great seeing people that are not SWANA, being able to interact with all of us and sharing our community with everyone and sharing our culture with everyone is really great,” Awadalla said. SWANA Week was first held in spring 2019, returning in fall 2019 before students were forced online. This week marked the two-year mark since an in-person celebration, and with it, many students who had never been on campus before this year. Reema Jlelati, a third-year computer engineering major, finished her first year on the planning committee for the week. She said it was amazing getting to spread awareness of the community and be involved in the SWANA club. “Everyone should join it, regardless

if you’re from the SWANA region or not,” Jlelati said. “It’s really important to bring the advocacy out and bringing awareness and letting everyone know what SWANA is.” Chammas said Dabke dancing originated when people lived in mud houses, and the roofs would erode causing the mud to crack. Villagers would go onto the roofs and stomp on the mud to bring it back together and keep their houses up, which became Dabke dancing — a form of community as neighbors joined in to keep their homes intact. The music of CSUF’s Dabke Night carried throughout the commons. After a performance by Freedom Dabka Group, a team based in New York, the Dabke dancers taught audience members the steps. Once they got the hang of it, about 60 people joined hands to dance. “Dabke is like a big form of dance that shows everyone that we’re here and we’re unified. We’re holding hands, we’re dancing together and we’re showing the CSUF community

Freedom Dabka Group performed before teaching the audience Dabke dancing. (Jessica Benda / Daily Titan)

Indecent exposure incident occurs near College Park The driver of a cube-shaped royal blue car exposed himself to a passing student on Nov. 2. EDER RAMIREZ Asst. Editor

A male in his late 40s, responsible for indecent exposure on Nov. 2, has yet to be located, according to a crime bulletin sent on Nov. 4 by the Cal State Fullerton University Police Department An email sent by the University Police to the campus community states that the individual, who was in a cubeshaped royal blue passenger car, exposed himself to a passerby student before driving away toward Chapman Avenue. The car was parked on Commonwealth Avenue, perpendicular to Nutwood Avenue, near the Hope International University parking lot. The incident occurred sometime between 11:57 a.m. and 12 p.m. according to the bulletin. Capt. Scot Willey, said that officers are working closely with Hope International University to figure out the individual’s identity through camera footage captured by both universities. However, he said due to the high amount of activity in the area during

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the incident and the amount of footage that must be sifted through, the department is counting on witnesses to share information to speed up the investigation. “This hasn’t really been something that we’ve seen in the last couple of years, so we take it very seriously,” Willey said. “We do hope that we get some good leads that we can follow up on.” Willey said the student who witnessed the exposure has been referred to the health and wellness services that CSUF offers, which is the standard protocol for the police department. They will periodically check in with the student and see how they are recovering, Willey said. In the meantime, Willey said that students should remain vigilant and contact the authorities if either the car or the individual are spotted. “If anybody does happen to see that vehicle or something similar, or if they see the same type of activity, please call 911,” Willey said. “That number will go directly to our police dispatchers and our officers will respond to that area immediately.” Any students who have any knowledge of the perpetrator or were present at the scene that day are urged to contact Detective Sergeant Jeff Launi at (657) 278-2903, as the investigation is still ongoing any tips are greatly appreciated.

About 150 people gathered at the Becker Amphitheater to celebrate at Dabke Night on Thursday. (Jessica Benda / Daily Titan)

and everyone who was watching us that we are a unified community and that we’re welcoming everyone,” Awadalla said. Talia Boukhalil, a second-year biochemistry major, said that Dabke Night was her favorite part of the week. She said that while the community is underrepresented on campus, events like these bring people together. “There’s a lot of SWANA people on campus that have no idea that there are others wanting people on campus, you know, they’re just hiding in their shells. And I feel like we try to promote this event and our SWANA community as much as possible, so we can get a lot of people to come,” Boukhalil said. Underrepresentation has been a major focus of advocacy for the SWANA club in recent years. In February 2020, SWANA students and allies organized a peaceful demonstration at an Associated Students town hall, where they voiced feelings of exclusion and called for a SWANA resource center.

In April 2021, the CSU agreed to include a new ethnicity option for SWANA students on its application, who previously had to mark themselves as white. The change came after a long-standing push by SWANA students. Chammas has been advocating for a SWANA resource center since she started at CSUF, and now as a senior, said it is her main goal this year. She said she has been researching and interviewing those with physical centers, such as some UCs, to figure out the best path for one at CSUF. While she does not need it this year, she said she wants the university to agree to have it within the next two to three years for future students. Her sentiments were echoed by Aida Aryan, a first-year public health major, who viewed Dabke night as a great opportunity for visibility on campus and to welcome other CSUF students to the community. “As a population, we are underrepresented, and so I want them to just join

and be familiar about culture and just because we were very hospitable people and we are very welcoming and the media doesn’t really show that as much,” Aryan said. “And so what I really wanted within this event is to show the true SWANA culture by welcoming everyone regardless if you’re part of the SWANA region or not, just welcome everyone together and bring back the community.” She added that watching Dabke Night and the representation and friendship brought her so much joy. Her sentiments were echoed by Awadalla. “We’re a community that needs to be represented. And we’re a community that fights for representation, and that fights for ourselves to be seen, and that we are a spirit of people that is so broad,” Awadalla said. “We have a culture just like everyone else says, we have a representation just like everyone else does. And that we want to show the people that we’re here. We’re present.”

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“We have plants from all over the world, we have many of which are rare and threatened, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the world’s plants and the role we all play in plant conservation,” Bouldin said. With nearly 200 types of plants available, and approximately 2,000 to 3,000 individual plants, shoppers had a wide variety of plants to choose from. Pongetti encourages shoppers to attempt growing California native plants specifically. “They are a little bit different than the typical landscaping plants, but then there are several that you can blend into any drought tolerant landscape that would fit in well,” Pongetti said. While the wide array of plants may have been overwhelming for some shoppers, Pongetti and several volunteers were available to offer guidance.

With a vast knowledge on the plants available, Pongetti was able to recommend plants to beginners who may be intimidated by starting their gardening journey. “I always recommend the sages as a good beginner, both the native sages and non-native,” Pongetti said. “Sages in general, they’re pretty tough plants, pretty drought tolerant, they’re pretty adaptable too so if you’re supplying a lot of water that won’t immediately kill a lot of them.” Outside of its environmental benefits, Pongetti also said that gardening is an experience that benefits people’s mental health. “I’ve always found gardening and having plants in general to be a very wholesome hobby that you put time and effort into it and you see the plants flower and as they mature and grow, that you kind of grow with the plants,” Pongetti said.

During the event, shoppers filled up their carts, a clear sign that members of the community were happy to support the Arboretum. Pongetti said that Saturday saw an increase in shoppers, however, some plant types were completely sold out after the first day. CSUF alumna Elaine Long shopped at the Arboretum sale on Saturday, and said she purchased a cart’s worth of plants, including coyote bush, lavender and iris. Long said she recalls the Arboretum being a significant resource when she was a student. “When we were poor students, we would just come and sit and be outside and having that space in a very urban area like Fullerton or even greater Orange County is very valuable because those spaces don’t exist in an easy and accessible way,” Long said. Since graduating, Long said she has

Shoppers were able to purchase a variety of plants including trees, shrubs, vines and succulents dring the CA Native Plant Sale on Nov. 5 and 6. (Spencer Otte / Daily Titan)

been a longtime supporter of the Arboretum, shopping at multiple sales held there. She encourages all people to visit the Arboretum year round.

“It’s beautiful in the fall, beautiful in the spring, it changes all the time,” Long said. “It’s worth just coming and looking and taking a walk.”

Exhibit: Art, land and Indigenous perspectives

University events for the week of Nov. 8 BRYAN CORRALES Asst. Editor

There are just two weeks left until Thanksgiving break. In the meantime, let’s check out what events Cal State Fullerton has in store for this coming week. Virtual Study Abroad & Global Engagement General Information Session The monthly event hosted by Study Abroad and Global Engagement to help CSUF students find study abroad programs will be having virtual sessions on Nov. 8 and Nov. 10 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information sessions are provided by trained Global Titan Ambassadors— CSUF students who recently completed a global program. Ambassadors share their experience and answer any questions students may have. Visit https://extension.fullerton.edu/ studyabroad/info-sessions.aspx to register for an info session. F1rst Gen Mixer First-generation students and alumni are invited to the Golleher Alumni House for coffee, tea and hot chocolate where they will discuss how to create the best college experience. The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Campus Will Be Closed, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

acknowledgment and issues with the Native folk are still important and need to be in the forefront,” said Fullerton Museum Center Director Elvia Rubalcava. The museum has also brought back their Beer and Wine Garden. They invite guests, 21 and over, to take part in live music and beverages with other guests from the community on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event has served as a primary fundraiser for the museum for many years and Rubalcava said it is a great way to bring the community together by allowing guests to socialize in an open-air space. “Being out there and talking to our patrons and our members, we brought back our memberships so we’ve been tabeling the past month and you can

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The center is now open four days a week, Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Buzan said the choice to extend the museum’s hours by an extra day occurred because the center is a community-based museum. Their purpose is to accommodate the visitors as well as the members as best they can. The museum is currently offering visitors the chance to connect with deeply rooted Native traditions that feature California as well as Orange County through expressive artwork with their latest exhibit, “Land as Kin” which is on display until Dec. 9.

Buzan said that the exhibit is presented cooperatively by Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton College, Fullerton Museum Center and Cal State Fullerton. She said the exhibit focuses on people who were native in Southern California. The featured work as well as the programming helps educate its viewers by telling stories that recognize the Native presence and their identity. The artists featured for this exhibit include Katie Dorame, Gerald Clarke, River Garza, Lewis deSoto and Mercedes Dorame. “There’s still current connection to the land, a lot of times people think that indigenous people are gone or something from the past but it’s land

Women’s Volleyball The Titans will be playing back-toback home games when they take on UC Santa Barbara on Friday, Nov. 12th at 7 p.m. and Cal State Northridge on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. Women’s Basketball On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the women’s basketball team will host Southern Utah University in their season opener at 7 p.m. in Titan Gym. This will be the first women’s basketball game fans can attend in person since March 2020. Smash Bros. Tournament Titan Recreation will be hosting an in-person Smash Bros. Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Titan Bowl and Billiards in the Titan Student Union. The event begins at 7 p.m. but students have until 5 p.m. the day of the event to register via the Titan Rec app or on their website under esports. Participants will be asked to link their Discord account with Titan Recreation’s server. Kim Abeles: Smog Collectors, 1987-2020 The Begovich Gallery will continue presenting Kim Abeles’s collection of artworks created by using smog particles to create patterns on surfaces. Her art pieces will be available for viewing on Nov. 10, 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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tell that beer garden is so important,” Rubalcava said. “It brings the community together, they get to hang out in an open-air space, especially since we are still in a pandemic, its a safe place for people to hangout.” Fullerton Museum Center attendee, Majandra Lexin said she enjoys her time at the Beer and Wine Garden with her family. “We’ve just been coming around here forever and it’s just a place for us to get together with family and friends and everyone we know here,” Lexin said. Ruth Aul, a CSUF anthropology major and museum employee, said she has been associated with the museum from a young age. “My mom worked here for 30 years. She was the museum educator

and so I pretty much grew up at the museum,” Aul said. “And now that it’s no longer connected with the city, she was moved and I had the opportunity to work here so it’s great to follow in her footsteps.” Moving forward, Buzan said a few board members will meet with city officials next week to renegotiate their current contract that runs through 2024. “Those talks are going to be going on, so we will see if the council will be willing to continue to support us in various ways including with a monetary stipend as we go forward,” Buzan said. “We are moving forward and we hope that the council feels that we are a viable and worthwhile downtown venue, so stay tuned.”

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Review: Weekend opera explores humanity’s dark side

“Opera Meets the Seven Deadly Sins” features stellar acting and impressive vocals. JESSICA BENDA Asst. Editor

Seven deadly sins became seven deadly scenes for a devilish weekend of opera. Cal State Fullerton’s school of music presented “Opera Meets the Seven Deadly Sins” — an assortment of seven scenes from varying opera productions, each inspired by the titular sins. Director Kerry Jennings oversaw the show’s four day run, which concluded on Sunday. With only a 70 minute runtime, the cast had little time to woo audience members, but they didn’t need long to capture attention. Starting with a scene from “Dido and Aeneas,” Envy’s opener doubled

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as one of the night’s biggest scene stealers. Kiana Hamzehi’s Sorceress was green in more than just clothing,

inspired by the sin of envy. Hamzehi’s daunting, powerful opera coupled with the voices of two witches — and the occasional, witty emergence of the chorus — foreshadowed a strong rest of the show. Envy was followed by the vanity-inspired excerpt of “Too Many Sopranos,” a comical scene where four sopranos would rather journey to hell than become heaven’s altos. The scene was a ripe opportunity for its stars to showcase their vocals, easily filling Recital Hall. Greed, sloth and lust-inspired scenes all followed with their own leads and supporting roles, transitioning smoothly from one sin to the next with speakers contextualizing each opera piece. Viewers don’t need to be familiar with opera to understand the pieces or just have an enjoyable 70 minutes at the theater. Among distinct details was the set design, which shifted in accordance to each sin. Set and costumes coordinated

with a distinct color, from Vanity’s violet-tinted heaven to the pastel blues of Sloth. The color choices were a smart move to avoid large set pieces while still making the stage feel full. With vibrant projections and strong lighting, sins like lust and envy lacked a physical set but didn’t need it. Costuming details bolstered the performances of the actors that wore them. Notably, in the sloth-inspired “The Rake’s Progress,” the carefree, loose clothing of Yngwie Zamarippa’s Tom Rakewell contrasted artistically with the charm of Haocheng Sun’s Nick Shadow — a nice move by the costuming department. Themost intriguing setting choice was Gluttony’s excerpt from “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” which rather than retreat to the usual 16th century setting, transported the opera to the 70s. Bright orange backgrounds made way for the impressive vocals of Thalia Moore’s Mrs. Ford, backed by

equally riveting castmates. The night ended with Wrath, a booming group number which — for obvious reasons — was selected from “The Grapes of Wrath.” The small stage grew crowded with the cast as they simulated cars driving down the hallway, and their voices carried easily through opening night. With the vocalists come the musicians that perform with them. Mark Salters, David Bergstedt and Jens Hurty played through each scene with easy confidence, matching the performers on stage. Between the musicians, the vocalists and the set that held them, the elements came together nicely. “Opera Meets the Seven Deadly Sins” is a smooth addition to the school of music’s comeback, following over a year-long hiatus of live performances. While the subject matter may have been sinful, the performance was certainly not.

choose their entrees in a combo-style dining or takeout experience. The star here is the barbecue pork, with its lean cut and red exterior. The lunch specials, both priced at $6.39, offer either sweet & sour chicken with chow mein and fried rice, or chop suey with chow mein and fried rice. The only downside of this deal is that it is only available between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Otherwise, combos with an entree and rice or chow mein starts at $6.99 for one entree, $8.79 for two entrees and $10.59 for three entrees. Thai Basil Although comparatively a bit more expensive, this conveniently located restaurant right off campus still has some decent lunch specials. At the corner of Chapman Avenue and State College Boulevard, this is a great place to go for a nice sit down lunch with some friends between classes. Lunch specials start at $10.95 and include an egg roll, fried wonton, an entree and your choice of white or brown rice. The entrees include various curry dishes, chop suey, chicken, beef, seafood and teriyaki. There are also some great vegetarian options as well.

Four local Asian food spots that won’t break the bank ELIZA GREEN Editor

The semester has reached that point when one’s ambitious meal planning seems almost impossible. The hopes of saving money and not eating out have been forgotten, and most bank accounts are starting to feel the consequences. In order to stretch those pennies, knowing the best local restaurants and lunch deals that are easy on the wallet is a very valuable skill. Here are a few Asian restaurants near campus that will definitely fill your stomach without emptying your wallet. Roll & Grill Roll & Grill is a Japanese/Asian fusion restaurant that has some of the best deals you’ll find. Just a four minute drive from campus, straight down Chapman Avenue, this unassuming restaurant has all-day lunch deals that start at $4.95. The cheapest of these combos includes an impressive quantity of two gyozas, one egg roll, grilled teriyaki chicken on a bed of white rice and a side salad with ginger dressing. Another great option is their $6.50

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Pho Banh Mi Che Cali offers a three sandwich deal for under $10. (Eliza Green/ Daily Titan)

lunch combo that comes with the same chicken teriyaki and rice but this time with a side of miso soup, a four-piece California roll and side salad. Roll & Grill also has various proteins that are inexpensive along with their sushi rolls and sashimi. Pho Banh Mi Che Cali Just a short drive from CSUF, Pho Banh Mi Che Cali is a great place to bring your friends along as their popular deals include buy two, get one free

Banh Mi sandwiches, priced at $4.95 each. Where else can you get three sandwiches under $10? The other crowning glory is their buy one, get one free boba offer. While the boba cups run on the small side, it is a rarity to find a spot where you can get two boba teas for $5. There are also many other toppings besides tapioca boba to choose from such as pudding, jellies, and red beans. This restaurant has a walk-up

counter for to-go orders and bakery items, but also has a seated area with waiters and a full menu with hot pot, pho and other asian fusion options, all reasonably priced. Hot Wok Restaurant On the other side of the same parking lot where Pho Banh Mi Che Cali is located, right next to AMC Fullerton, is a small Chinese restaurant. Hot Wok Restaurant is a more authentic, local version of Panda Express. Customers

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Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ is an artistic spectacle

The film spotlights diversity through inclusive character roles. FRANK PORTILLO Editor

Despite its narrative shortcomings, Marvel’s “Eternals” is a great film that showcases a diverse star-studded cast, breathtaking visuals and a story that spans the history of humanity. Directed by Chloé Zhao, the film follows the titular team of alien superheroes who are tasked with protecting humans from a species known as the Deviants. Led by Ajak, played by Salma Hayek, the team is ordered to not intervene with human affairs unless Deviants are directly involved, hence their absence from previous Marvel Cinematic Universe films. The latest MCU installment has its fair share of plot holes, mostly related to the team’s absence. However, one of the best things about “Eternals” is its ensemble cast. A-list actors like Hayek and Angelina Jolie (Thena) round out a roster of young powerhouse actors that are welcomed additions to the MCU roster. Fans of the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones” will be thrilled to see Richard Madden and Kit Harington share the screen for the first time since their VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Birds deserve to spread their wings outside of cages

While common, keeping birds enclosed limits their natural abilties and growth. HUGO RIOS Asst. Editor

The ability to fly is a trait that humans will never develop. While aircrafts indeed allow people to experience the wonder of traveling through the sky, leave it up to humans to employ a power move and prohibit other creatures from a life of fulfillment as they assert their dominance. Birds, beautiful, feathered creatures blessed with wings that allow them to fly freely in the sky, are kept in captivity for the sake of companionship. The ethics of owning birds needs to be put in question, as these lovely animals are subject to their awful fate: confinement. In the United States, pet birds are the fourth most common animal companions. Cats and dogs are the two most common pets, followed by fish. It is logical for cats and dogs to be the most popular after years of being domesticated by humans, but the same argument cannot apply to birds. While there are traces of domesticating birds, such as parrots, thousands of years ago, the birds currently kept in captivity cannot properly adapt since they are only a few generations removed from the wild. According to a peer-reviewed journal by the National Center for Biotechnology Information released in 2021, “Many birds in captivity are only one or two generations removed from the wild, but even in birds bred for more generations like Canaries, Budgerigars, Zebra Finches, Lovebirds and Cockatiels, their behavior and physiology differs little from that of wild individuals.”

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The study also states that captive-bred birds are mostly physically identical to their wild counterparts, meaning they are still more adherent to living in the wild. It is often a misconception that birds cannot survive once in captivity, particularly once already domesticated, even if a couple of generations were removed. Undoubtedly, birds snatched from environments that differ significantly from households will suffer. Yet, their survivability is more affected by the rapid change in surroundings rather than not living independently. Wild birds have adapted to their conditions, requiring ample space to stretch out their wings and navigate

through the air while being around other birds in their natural habitats. The idea that birds have unique connections with humans only makes sense once realizing that birds kept as pets are often social and enjoy company instinctively. The terrifying process that provides such animal companions should startle enough potential bird owners to reflect on their ethics. Similar to puppies, bird breeding mills enclose thousands of exotic birds to be traded, as they are subject to appalling living conditions, with many living in small, dimly lit cages unable to stretch out their wings. Aside from mills, thousands of birds are smuggled

into the U.S. through outrageous means, with bird traffickers relying on confined spaces, like toilet paper rolls or small pieces of luggage, to trap birds as they are illegally transported. To make matters worse, a majority of birds die in the process of transit. About 75% to 90% of birds do not make it to sale, meaning many birds are not given a chance to live in conditions they were not meant for, amplifying the cruel process. This has subsequently led to birds such as parrots becoming endangered. Nearly onethird of all parrot species are under threat to extinction due to habitat loss and pet trade. More heartbreaking to consider is

that many birds kept in captivity are at risk of developing illnesses and subject to psychological or behavioral issues. According to the People of Ethical Treatment for Animals, “Life in captivity is often a death sentence for birds, who may suffer from malnutrition, an improper environment, loneliness and the stress of confinement. Birds are meant to fly and be with others of their own kind in a natural environment. Confinement causes birds to have temper tantrums and mood swings.” It is not uncommon for birds to go to extreme lengths and self-mutilate when under extreme stress. As disturbing as it sounds, one cannot help but think how swinging the cage door closed has caused birds to be wired and adapted to function irregularly. While certain birds, like domestic fowl, have seen success in captivity, there are two harsh realities. For one, the benefit in the abundance of fowl is truthfully more rewarding to humans than the captive birds. Secondly, most people cannot provide birds with the proper environment to live healthily and thrive. Without a doubt, there are plenty of owners who do everything within their power to raise their beloved winged companions reasonably. Unfortunately, that is not the case for most pet birds. Ideally, zoos and bird sanctuaries are the best options to feed, manage and adequately care for harmed birds or species that require a livable environment to survive. Continuing to cage animals that have little to no business being domesticated, to begin with, needs to be checked. The only way to make sure that our feathered friends can live to their fullest potential is by removing the environments they are confined to — a decision that humans can only make.

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Dancers are athletes that combine artistry and strength Dance should be integrated in sports culture because of its technical skill and stamina. KASSANDRA VASQUEZ Editor

The debate on whether dance is a sport is heavily contested among artists and athletes alike. With the ever changing landscape of sports, dance has been excluded but it shouldn’t be. Dancers are athletes in all aspects of the term. According to an article published in 2012 by Dance Consortium, an athlete is someone “trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength.” Some may argue that dance is strictly an art form, that it does not require any athletic skill, and that dancers train less than other sports and need less musculature. However, the Dance Consortium’s article adds that dancers achieve physical agility, stamina and strength in the dance profession and must master the technical skill of the art form, just like any other sport. According to an article published by the Journal of Dance Education, “Is Dance a Sport?: A Twenty-First-Century Debate,” dance only appears easy. It takes years to master technique and artistry while building the strength to perfectly nail the simplest of steps. A dancer never stops building upon their skills, muscle memory and fluidity because there is always a move that requires improvement. According to the article “The Dancer as a Performing Athlete,” professional dancers need to be experts in both the aesthetic and technical aspects of the art form and must be able to handle stress and prevent injury.

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Athletes of any other sport have the same expectations, although they are generally not worried about the aesthetic appeal of the sport. This should make dancers even more impressive athletes, because they have to focus on both form and style. Sports brands are helping redefine what a dancer is to the general public. They highlight the athletic ability required to be an exemplary dancer. In the last decade, sports brands such as Nike and Under Armour have started framing dancers in ad campaigns. According to Dance Magazine, the Under Armour ad campaign, “I Will What I Want” with American

Ballet Theatre, principal dancer Misty Copeland emphasizes her athletic dancing “as a powerhouse: muscular, driven, strong.” Nike’s 2017 exhibition “Objects of Desire” included a video that featured David Hallberg, a principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre and Bolshoi Ballet. The video featured his story of persevering through an injury that shed light on his self-reflection as an artist and athlete. The increase in support from sports brands lends itself to the idea that dancers are athletes. It also changes the conversation from a dancer’s

aesthetic appearance to their physical and technical capabilities. Athletes are generally concerned with competition, which is a wellknown aspect of the dance community. Auditions are necessary to book jobs, acquire lead roles in productions, step foot into dance schools and become members of companies. The Journal of Dance Education stated that competition exists for the “respect and admiration of teachers, choreographers, and audiences.” Achieving that admiration has a tendency to lead to great opportunities for jobs and further training with the best artists in dance.

Throughout the years, competition culture has grown even more. Dancers compete in contemporary, jazz, tap, hip-hop and even ballet, which is mostly an objective test of skill and technique. Urban dance styles like hip-hop support the idea that dancers are athletes. The athleticism involved to complete tricks is unparalleled. Urban dancers also come from a competitive street atmosphere, where every dancer tries to outdo the previous one. The dance battle style is inherently competitive, but breeds a more supportive competition environment for dance to develop in artistry. According to the article, the battle atmosphere evolved into dance crews battling in a wide range of venues and stages around the world. A popular television show “So You Think You Can Dance” is a great illustration of the athleticism and technical skill that defines dancers as athletes, while still storytelling with artistry. Dancers are required to perform in various styles such as contemporary, ballroom, lyrical and musical theatre. Strength is imperative for physically demanding tricks to be executed seamlessly. Each piece of choreography is constructed with an original perspective and concept brought to life by the dancers. The dancers are situated in a competitive atmosphere akin to a sporting event, further addressing dancers as athletes on a national stage. Dance exists with a duality. It is both an art form and sport, making dancers both artists and athletes. While the emphasis should be placed on the artistry and expression of movement, the actual musculature and athleticism involved in the completion of the movement should not be ignored.

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TAURUS Taurus, this week might be heavy. You have been adding too many things to your schedule, and you might want to look to tone things down this week. Schedule a day all to yourself - even if it means canceling plans. GEMINI Tension is on the rise for you. Be wary of those around you; things will not go as planned. This week, stay away from those who you do not trust.

CANCER Get ready for some communication! This week, Cancer, you may find that fights between you and your friends will increase. As things get more tense, finding a way to calmly discuss things will be what saves your relationships. LEO A week full of joy is in store for you! You will find yourself enjoying the little things that happen this week. Take some time and document the things that make you happy.

VIRGO A wonderful week lies ahead for you! Everything that you have been working on will come to fruition this week. Whether it is a promotion, a good grade on a difficult project, or even just working on yourself, you will notice that things are going in the right direction!

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SCORPIO This week, you might feel as if your responsibilities have increased. Although you might feel burdened by this, taking on more responsibility will be a step closer to personal growth. It may be difficult at first, but you will achieve great things! SAGITTARIUS Rather than talking, take some time to listen. Listen to those around you and what they have to say. You may find something in those conversations that will be useful to you.

CAPRICORN You will be feeling very hopeful this week. As the week progresses, you might find that you are holding out more hope for things to go your way.

AQUARIUS You might find that this week, a lot of things will get lost in translation. Take each day this week little by little, and work on things in pieces. Moving slowly this week might be the best bet for you.

PISCES You will find yourself feeling proud of all your accomplishments this week. You might receive acknowledgements this week, or get recognized for your work. Let yourself take in the accolades!

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Basketball adjusts to new COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-22 season NAVTEJ HUNDAL Asst. Editor

With basketball season approaching, health and safety protocols are set to be less restrictive than last season. Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball head coach Dedrique Taylor said players are permitted to be in the weight room more often, attend in-person film sessions and the team can adjust when practices are held. If vaccinated individuals come in contact with someone who has recently tested positive, they will not have to be isolated for 14 days, said Jaime

Potter, an assistant athletics director for sports medicine. However, they will be tested three to five days later while also being required to wear a face mask. Near the end of 2020, men’s and women’s basketball teams were the first sports to return to action during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, while fall sports, like soccer and volleyball, had their seasons canceled. Going into 2021, Potter, a former athletic trainer, said that drastic changes have been hard to make such as teams competing in back-toback games, getting tested three days a week and whether practices were

going to be held. She also mentioned that the COVID-19 pandemic played a key part in deciding how often she met with student athletes. “Prior to COVID, I am probably seeing four to five women’s basketball players at one time that I’m treating,” Potter said. “Now, I am only able to treat, during COVID, one person for only a 20-minute span.” To ensure that all athletes were treated in a safe manner last season, treatment tables had to be six feet apart with athletes expected to come in early or stay after practice. Those safety protocols helped keep positive COVID-19 cases low in comparison

to other teams in the Big West. Potter estimated that the number of positive cases were around 15 to 20. Taylor said he saw the 2020 season as an opportunity for the team to learn to accept change and make the best of it. Despite events off of the court, Taylor described the team’s play to be inconsistent as they ended with a 6-10 record. However, now that this season seems to be going back to a routine, Taylor said he notices chemistry being built among the players. “Just getting to know each other and learning where each other is on the

floor at any given time and developing a level of trust that they don’t have to tell or they don’t have to worry, they just know that this person is going to be there,” Taylor said. Both Taylor and Potter stated that everyone on the men’s and women’s basketball teams are fully vaccinated. Men’s basketball will open the season on Tuesday at 6 p.m. against Santa Clara at Leavey Center. Women’s basketball will tip-off in their home opener the same day against Southern Utah University at 7 p.m in Titan Gym . The game will be available to stream on ESPN+.

Volleyball’s loss gives University of Hawaii No. 1 spot in Big West CSUF fell in three-straight sets in the second season matchup on Friday at home. JESENY ESCOBAR Asst. Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball continued to struggle in the Big West Conference as they lost their third game in a row to the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Friday night at Titan gym. Hawaii showed their dominance during all three sets as they swept Fullerton 3-0. They led with 48 kills and 71 digs over Fullerton’s 31 kills and 61 digs.

When Fullerton last faced Hawaii on Oct. 3, they lost 3-2. Since 1982, Fullerton has lost every game against Hawaii making Fullerton’s overall record 0-41 against Hawaii. This loss puts the Titans at 6-8 in the Big West and 9-12 overall. The victory against the Titans and Long Beach the day after, puts Hawaii in first place in the Big West Conference with a 13-1 record in the conference and 16-6 overall. The Titans started off the first set with a strong block from junior middle blocker Nicole Shuhandler and outside hitter Makena Ala’ilima-Daley which gave them a 15-10 lead against Hawaii.

Hawaii quickly cut Fullerton’s lead to 18-16, causing Fullerton to call a timeout. A kill by junior right side hitter Gabrielle Barcelos then gave the Titans a 21-16 lead before Hawaii put up four straight points to again cut Fullerton’s lead to 21-20. In the last few minutes of the first set, Hawaii put three straight points and took back the lead to win the first set 25-23. Fullerton’s momentum did not carry over to the second set as the Titans only managed one lead with a score of 12-13 until Hawaii scored five-straight points. The Titans were not able to bounce

back and Hawaii took the second set 25-19 and led 2-0. After the second set, Nicole Shuhandler led the Titans with five kills, Elizabeth Schuster led with 20 assists and Julia Crawford led with 13 digs. Hawaii started off the third set strong as they charged through the Titans with an early 6-1 lead. After several runs from Hawaii, the Titans fell behind as Hawaii led 16-6. Hawaii’s 10 point lead over Fullerton caused them to call their second timeout of the set. A kill by Crawford and an attack error by Maya Riddlesprigger gave the Titans two points late in the third,but the team still needed 10 more points to

take the lead to 23-24. An attack error by Lyla Traylor and a kill from Tiffany Westerberg gave Hawaii the final two points as they took the third set 25-14. Outside hitter Brooke Van Sickle had an outstanding game as she led Hawaii with 16 kills. This season Van Sickle has 295 kills, 249 digs and 18 assists. Junior middle blocker Haley Carmo led the Titans with six kills and three digs and Schuster ended the game with 27 assists and 16 digs. The Titans will continue their home game series on Friday as they face UC Santa Barbara at 7 p.m. The Titans will take on Cal-State Northridge on Saturday at 5 p.m.

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