Week of Monday, November 29 by Daily Titan

Monday, November 29, 2021

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 110 Issue 14

Jailed CSUF employee still awaits trial after 2019 stabbing Chris Chuyen Vo is facing a murder charge for the campus killing of his coworker, Steven Chan.

Bloodhounds from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department were brought in to track the assailant on Aug. 19, 2019, the day that former CSUF administrator Steven Chan was fatally stabbed in the College Park parking lot. (Nathan Nguyen / Daily Titan)

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Women’s basketball AARC programs center defeats Pepperdine Black queer experience

After falling behind early, women’s basketball came back to defeat Pepperdine on the road, 68-63. NAVTEJ HUNDAL Asst. Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball ended their two-game skid against Pepperdine University, 68-63, at Firestone Fieldhouse on Nov. 27. Freshman guard Lily Wahinekapu and sophomore center Ashlee Lewis led the Titans in scoring with 14 points each. Wahinekapu dished out eight assists, the most on the team. Sophomore guard Gabi Vidmar provided a spark off the bench with 13 points and secured eight rebounds, the most on the team. The majority of the game was one-sided as the Waves remained ahead. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that Fullerton flipped the switch on offense and defense after closing the third quarter strong. From scoring from beyond the arc to forcing turnovers, the Titans outscored the Waves 21-13 in the final period. Fullerton carried their momentum from the third quarter into the fourth as the Titans regained the lead, 53-52, after Wahinekapu and Vidmar scored back-to-back three-pointers, giving them their first lead since they scored the first basket of the game. Fullerton never looked back as the team went on a 14-4 run, extending their lead to seven points, with a score of 61-54. In the closing seconds of regulation and down by five points, Pepperdine missed two three-pointers that would have put the game on ice for Fullerton. In the first quarter, Pepperdine guard Malia Bambrick had the hot hand as she scored 10 points along with two three-pointers to help the Waves build an eight-point lead. They finished the quarter with a score of VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

22-14 while shooting 56% from the field. The second quarter saw both teams shoot poorly as the Titans shot 41% from the field while the Waves shot 43%. However, the Titans made three three-pointers in the period, with two coming from Vidmar and one from junior forward Kathryn Neff. With under two minutes left in the first half, the Waves led 34-26 before Vidmar nailed a three-pointer from the left corner to trim the lead to five. Bambrick responded with a layup on the other end and in the closing seconds of the second quarter, Lewis made a jumper from the high post to cut the deficit and make the score 36-31. The Waves converted 13 points off turnovers while the Titans had zero in the first half of play. The Titans scored 10 points in the paint compared to Pepperdine’s 20 points in the paint. Pepperdine also outrebounded Fullerton 20 to 17 after two quarters. In the first three minutes of the second half, the Waves went on a quick 6-2 run after redshirt junior Becky Obinima scored a layup. The Waves held their nine-point lead, the biggest lead of the game, 42-33. After Vidmar shot and made the first two free throws of the game for the Titans with just over six minutes left in the third, both teams nearly went three minutes without a scored basket. The drought came to an end with just over three minutes left when Hernandez scored a second-chance layup following a block from Wahinekapu on the other end to cut into the deficit and make the score 44-39. In the closing minute of the third, Washinekapu scored five points to make it a one-possession game, 50-47, heading into the fourth where Fullerton went on to close the game out and earn the victory. Fullerton’s record now stands at 3-3 as they prepare to face Grand Canyon University on Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at Titan Gym.

The African American Resource Center will host week-long workshops and discussions. ANGELO ESPINOZA Staff Writer

The African American Resource Center is focusing on the Black Queer experience this week by providing students with a series of programs that include workshops and discussions centering on the Black Queer experience. As part of this week’s festivities, the center will also host their final Diaspora Dialogue of the semester on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. that will explore

the intersections of the Black Queer experience. “One of the things that we recognize is that we are the African American Resource Center, and absolutely we have a LGBTQ Resource Center as well. But sometimes for Black Queer students, it’s almost like well ‘Do I go to the African American Resource Center,’ ‘Do I go to the Queer resource center when it comes to those intersecting identities,’ and so we’re doing a Black queer week to focus on those intersecions of our Black queer students,” said Torell Foree, the center’s coordinator. For the week of Dec. 8, the center planned activities like meditation, movies, card games and also a paint

and “whine” night to give students an opportunity to destress for the week of finals. Located on the first floor of the Pollak Library in room 182, the center has also launched a new peer liaison resource program for its students that officially started this fall. This program features a liaison who works with first-year students in their academic college to inform them on the potential resources made available from the center as well as some identity conscious, college specific programming. SEE OPPORTUNITY 5

The African American Resource Center is located in the Pollak Library South 180 in room 182. (Angelo Espinoza/ Daily Titan) FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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Military student’s resilience triumphs over hardship Cadet Han Jin Woo, ranked top of his class in CSUF’s ROTC program, excelling in academics, physical training and community skills. AMBER JUAREZ Editor

Cal State Fullerton cadet Han Jin Woo, a criminal justice major with a minor in military science, overcame many life obstacles and ranked number one cadet of his class last year. Cadet Woo grew up in Korea until the age of 13, when his mother decided to send him to the United States to live with his father. Several years later, his father moved back to Korea, leaving Woo on his own at 17. For the past six years, Woo has been completely independent, having not seen his immediate family since his senior year of high school. Woo said there are days where he is physically and mentally drained but has no one to cope with at home. Despite those feelings, he pushed through as a promise he made to his family back in Korea. “I don’t really get encouragement or anything like that. I just did it purely on my own,” Woo said. “I made a promise with my family that I’ll be successful when it comes to the United States 10 years ago. So that’s the promise that I kept.” Before joining CSUF’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, also known as ROTC, Woo was in the Fullerton Union High School’s junior ROTC. He decided to join the ROTC program to earn his citizenship and because he said he thought it would be fun. He said that the most challenging time with CSUF’s ROTC program was during his junior year. “It was definitely mentally, physically challenging in junior year, because I had to do a lot of ruck march, which was like, a big backpack that you put, like, 35 or 45 pounds and you just walk like pulled mouth, a lot of blisters, a lot of pain. But it was worth it. It was definitely challenging,” Woo said. Staff Sergeant Arleen Tumasian was Woo’s first line leader four years ago, stating that Woo is one of the

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As second lieutenant, Woo will be in charge of other privates in the military. “So I as a lieutenant have to ensure that they are OK, ready to deploy and fight. That’s the primary goal, a primary mission as a second lieutenant and also as an AG, it will deal with a lot of paperwork, make sure that my soldiers are ready to be promoted on time,” Woo said. Master Sgt. Mezzacapo said Woo is ready to take on the responsibilities of an AG officer. “He would make a fine AG officer, even a year ago. He’s got a level of dedication that the military needs,” Mezzacapo said. “Cadet Woo strikes me as having the character of a person that whatever he’s involved in, he’s going to do his best at.” Woo said in the future he wants to become a captain or major but his number one goal is to expand his networking connections with high-ranking officials and gain more leadership skills. After his time in the military, Woo said he wants to pursue a master’s degree in business administration at the University of Southern California. He said he would like to own a business that imports goods from Korea to the U.S. “I would like to use my GI Bill to attend the MBA program provided by Cadets Han Jin Woo (left) and Kim Do Yeon (right) at a navigation course in Miramar Marine Corps Air Base on Nov. 20. (Han Jin Woo) the USC and I want to own a business. most hard-working cadets she has ever faced was taking care of his ill grandBritney Tran, Woo’s girlfriend, at- I want to be a CEO. That’s my ultimate worked with. father who was on life support three tested to his extreme passion about the goal,” Woo said. Tumasian also said that he is very years ago. military. Woo said that the ROTC program dedicated, motivated and always ready “I was mentally just drained. Me, “He’s very passionate. He is always and military has helped him gain the to work. driving over there, spending three talking about it. And I feel like it’s al- leadership skills it takes to be a chief “I think he’s very unique. I’ve hours a day, after I’ve been waking up ways one of the main goals if not like, executive officer of a business. worked with other cadets before. And at 5 a.m. in the morning, PT class ‘til 6 one of the only goals he ever goes for. “CEO is all about leadership skills I think he’s one of the hardworking ca- p.m. Go over there and grandfather to It’s either the military or school,” Tran like you have to be able to lead your dets I’ve ever met,” Tumasian said. make sure to talk to doctors and make said people,” Woo said. “You just got to be Former CSUF military science in- sure he’s okay to 9 p.m.,” Woo said. Specialist Joseph Jeong, who has able to be the person that everybody structor Master Sergeant Michael J. After his grandfather passed away, been Woo’s friend for the past eight looks up to. That’s the type of leaderMezzacapo has been observing Woo Woo said he focused on himself years, said Woo’s passion inspired him ship that I have right now, as an ROTC for the past two years as senior radar, and tried his best to be number one to enlist in the army as well. graduate at Cal State Fullerton.” describing Woo as a cadet who is al- because in the ROTC program ca“I actually enlisted because he was Staff Sgt. Tumasian said anyone who ways seeking more improvement in dets are evaluated during their junior very passionate about the army, and works under Cadet Woo will have a himself. year. he was willing to help me throughout great experience. “Always wants to improve, seek “I started focusing on myself, made the process,” Jeong said. “I was able “I think anyone that ever goes self-improvement. Was able to balance sure that I get number one because I to enlist as well. 2019. Since then, he’s through, like works for Han Jin, requirements to the program with his realized that nobody cared better than been helping me out. Every time I have whether under his command if he’s academics because he did very well in number one,” Woo said. “So I wanted a question, he has an answer for me.” ever a commander, or just under him, his academics. So I would say a very to be number one, physically, mentally, Woo will be graduating in Decem- will have one of the best experiences well-rounded cadet,” Mezzacapo said GPA, or whatever. I want to be number ber and will be commissioning as in the army career,” Tumasian said. about Woo. one. So that’s when I started pushing a second lieutenant in the Adjutant One major challenge Cadet Woo myself to the limit. I can do this.” General military branch.

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Sleigh the holiday season with these six gift ideas Finding the perfect holiday gift for every person on your list shouldn’t be stressful. Whether it is for mom, dad, kids or friends, there is something for everyone in this guide. With the holidays fast approaching, here is a list of the perfect 2021-specific gifts to make this festive season brighter and merrier.

NuDerma Portable Handheld High Frequency Skin Therapy Wand Machine The NuDerma skin therapy wand is a skincare tool that helps fight breakout, blemishes, dark circles, boosts glow and targets anti-aging. It comes with four different attachments that target different skin issues in addition to being a hair and scalp stimulator. This is the perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves skincare products or simply for anyone who is looking for a little relaxation. With this year being such a stressful time due to the pandemic, anyone can use this wand to do some home self-care. This skincare tool has become very popular on social platforms like TikTok, with over 4.3 million views, it is currently rated as a best seller. This beauty tool can be purchased at Walmart, Nordstrom or Amazon.

ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum Cleaner ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum Cleaner is a mini portable vacuum cleaner that can be used for keyboards, offices, homes and school set-ups. It is the perfect size to use on small spaces or corners and hard to reach places. This is the perfect holiday gift for anyone, especially for desk-working teenagers and adults. This gift is 2021-specific as many people have transitioned to working from home or virtual learning. Another great advantage of this vacuum cleaner is that it is wireless and portable. This perfect holiday gift also went viral on TikTok and can be purchased through Amazon. Meifigno Selfie Ring Light

Dodow light therapy is a metronome-light intended to shut out overactive thought patterns and help users get better sleep. According to Dodow’s website, the item quiets your busy mind with its mesmerizing light. It also helps with guided breathing exercises and restores your mind’s natural ability to fall asleep. This is the perfect holiday gift specific for 2021 because with everything happening around us, it can be hard to calm our mind to fall asleep. Dodow light therapy is portable and can be carried anywhere when sleeping outside of the home. This therapy light can be purchased on Dodow’s website or on Amazon.

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Recipe Books Recipe books are a great gift to give this holiday season to your foodie friends and family who love to get crafty in the kitchen. This is the perfect gift this year because seasonal breaks will have people at home and with extra time on one’s hands, trying out new recipes can help fill the time. While there are many food recipe books out there to choose from, Amazon has a huge variety of options such as vegan, vegetarian and many more.

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Personal Journals Personal journals are a great way to relieve stress after a long day of work or school to clear one’s mind or vent on paper. It has many benefits besides helping de-stress, such as helping stay organized, achieve goals and relieve thoughts and feelings. Since the current year that has been and continues to be a tough time for many, personal journals are the perfect gift. They can be found almost everywhere such as Walmart, Target and Amazon.

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Turkey Trot race supports those experiencing homelessness The 8th annual 5k event made an in-person return with over a thousand participants. DARIUS JOHARI Asst. Editor

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What does a man in a turkey suit, an actual turkey and dogs have in common? Not much, other than their participation in a running event in Tustin. The 8th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K, hosted by the Orange County Rescue Mission, took place in person on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 25. The event was back in person after going virtual during the pandemic last year. Participants ran a flat and quick 5K that starts at the Village of Hope on 1 Hope Drive. According to the OC Rescue Mission website, the course went through the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the Tustin Marine Base and finished back at the Village of Hope. Everyone was welcome to participate in the 5K, which was both a running and walking event. Kristi Nichols, the senior marketing manager with the organization, said that they had a little over a thousand people register for the race as of Nov. 24, and had a few new folks register the morning of the event. “2019 was our biggest year where we had I think 900 participation registrations so this actually, this year is our record. We’re growing which we’re excited about,” Nichols said. Among those who participated was Jeremiah Chuang, an Aliso Viejo resident and donor to the OC Rescue Mission. This was Chuang’s first

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Over a 1,000 runners ran in the 5k race on Nov. 25 in Tustin, California. (Darius Johari / Daily Titan)

5K turkey trot. He said that he found some motivation to get out and exercise during the pandemic. Chuang read that one of the quickest motivation boosters was signing up for a race. “If I sign up for a race for nonprofit, that’s instant motivation for me because I love volunteering and so I signed up and now I’m here,” Chuang said. Chuang said that he found out about

the event through the OC Rescue Mission email newsletter. He said that he wanted to support this organization and help out the homeless and those in need. Nichols said that the goal of the turkey trot is to raise money for over 30,000 meals to provide food to the hungry and homeless in Orange County. She said that the meals the organization provides throughout their

campuses cost an average of $1.48. According to the OC Rescue Mission website, the organization provides assistance in the areas of guidance, counseling, education, job training, shelter, food, clothing, health care and independent living communities. “We have many volunteer opportunities with the Orange County rescue mission, anything from helping in the kitchen to working in the warehouse,” Nichols said. “People are interested in

working one-on-one with students, we have a lot of tutoring opportunities.” The Village of Hope is a faith-based facility that provides transitional living for men, women and children experiencing homelessness. It is designed like a college campus and refers to residents as students. Among the turkey trot participants from the public were also a few residents from the OC Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope. Madison Deason, a current resident at the facility, said that the organization asked the residents to come out and participate with their families in the 5K. Deason came from Iowa where she endured hardships before coming to California and finding the OC Rescue Mission. She said she found a way through her faith. “I was on a real bad path where I’m from which we lived in Iowa before coming out here. And I was battling with addiction,” Deason said. “And we had lost pretty much everything that we’d had. And I really just got on my knees and I prayed to the Lord man and I asked for a way out a way to save this, you know, me and my kids.” Deason’s first 5K event was this year when she ran the turkey trot with her 4-year-old daughter Aleena. Deason said that with her personality type, she is already wanting to prepare for more runs. She’s training for a half marathon and hopes to take on a marathon one day. “So as hard as I went out in the dark life, I’m trying to do that much harder, even harder here,” Deason said. “I’m training for the half marathon, I’m doing the kickboxing, I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone.”

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“Being able to bring students together in a college, them being able to know what the other students who major in their college are, what the resources are in those colleges, how’s there overlap between our center and what’s going on in academic spaces that’s what our liaisons are here to do,” Foree said. Despite the center running since returning to campus, it had to deal with shutting its doors temporarily due to pandemic campus closure. Foree said the center’s biggest resource was the space itself as it has always provided an opportunity for students to come in and see Black culture. “The physical space itself serves as a gathering space where Blackness

is affirmed, Black people are here and the programs are all centered on Blackness and the Black experience, and so not being able to have the space then it sort of impacts how we can connect students,” Foree said. To help combat the problems created by the pandemic, the center tried to connect to students via Slack, but students felt that this was too formal and chose to use an app called Discord, a voice, video and text chat app. Students can stay updated on the center by joining their Discord through a link in the bio of the organization’s Instagram page, @csufaarc. Once students returned to campus, Foree noted that making the transition back took a physical toll on him and he was shocked when he was reminded of the amount of people that are really

enrolled on campus. Foree also said that he had initially seen a large increase in student participation once people returned to campus and that student attendance has been good overall for programs. “Not necessarily that before the pandemic that students didn’t appreciate this space, but I think now students knowing what it’s like not to have this space and also like, ‘Man, I don’t know how much longer we’re going to be here, let’s take advantage of it,’ I think there’s some of that going around as well,” Foree said. Tatiana Tate has been a programming activity lead for AARC since mid-March and feels that the return back to campus has helped her interact with students and meet their needs with the programs. Her role at the center involves giving

the necessary information on the services provided by the center to incoming students and also assisting to the needs as well as the expectations of students in order to create programs geared towards their interests. “It’s definitely a demanding position, but also it’s very fulfilling because you get to see the fruit of your labors in real time,” Tate said. “Like once you put together a program, you’ve spent X amount of weeks preparing and you see it executed, and then you get to see the success and response instantly, so I think it’s very fulfilling to be able to see that.” Business administration major Jehu Jogwe is a peer liaison for the AARC under the college of business and economics. He said the center is a safe space for Black students. Because of this, Jogwe has been

more open to challenging himself by taking greater leadership roles as well as being able to manage projects while showing students new ways of thinking. “I’m actually about to go start working full time and I’m not sure if these communities are going to exist, but I would hope to be a person that’s going to like start to lead initiatives so that there’s spaces and places like this wherever I go to work at,” Jogwe said. Moving forward to the spring semester, the African American Resource Center has plans to focus on Black mental health, host a series of events for Black History Month, and have collaborations in the works with the LGBTQ Resource Center as well as a reproductive health program with the Titan Gym Center.

Non-profit makes impact through urban garden GoodGrow provides 6,000 meals a week to Bell shelter, a center for those experiencing homelessness. ANDREA CLEMETT Staff Writer

By providing organic and fresh produce, as well as therapeutic and employment opportunities to residents experiencing homelessness who are living at Bell Shelter, GrowGood’s urban farm is the largest homeless shelter on the West Coast. The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, founded in 1988, offers transitional care for both men and women. It is located in a 40,000 square foot converted hangar space formerly used as a U.S. Army Air Base, offering transitional care for 500 people at a time while it endeavors to address the numerous reasons that have led them to be homeless and foster independence. Co-founder and GrowGood Ppresident Brad Pregerson volunteered at the shelter that his grandfather helped start and saw that the kitchen served over 6,000 meals per week with a budget of $200 dedicated to fresh produce. In finding a sustainable solution to remedy the shortage of produce, Pregerson and friend, Andrew Hunt, built 12 raised garden beds within a 1.5 acre lot neighboring the shelter. As the garden grew and eventually supplied the Bell Shelter kitchen with a consistent supply, it soon expanded into founding the non-profit GrowGood in 2011. Through Titan Public Relations, a student-run PR agency at Cal State Fullerton, CSUF student Claudia Munsell, works directly with GrowGood in promoting activities for the

Sarah Kim, a GrowGood farmhand modifies irrigation line underneath vegetables on Nov. 23. (Andrea Clemett/ Daily Titan)

organization, expanding social media networks and creating new content for the non-profit since September. “After COVID, it really hurt them and so it was good for us to step in and help out,” Munsell said. “Now, they’re taking a step forward with their new program for life and we’ve been doing a lot of work with that. We’ve been

Francis River, the manager of GrowGood, waters vegetables in the morning on Nov. 23. (Andrea Clemett/ Daily Titan)

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trying to promote that a lot and we recently created a new TikTok and so that’s been growing as well.” Urban farms have surfaced in the many cities around the country providing sustainable sources for food grown in empty or vacant lots, backyards, rooftops and on sidewalks. Some regions in Orange County and Los Angeles lack access to fresh foods, resulting in people relying on a primary food supply from convenience stores, fast food chains and liquor stores. These food deserts are more likely to affect the lower economic groups. This urban garden model could be replicated across Los Angeles and in other cities that are food deserts, where food scarcity is a problem and accessibility may be another factor, said Ashley Elliott who does brand partnership and community engagement for GrowGood. The Bell ShelterBell is an example of a mixture of industrial and residential areas where people who come to the shelter may not have readily available options to farm style gardens or fresh produce, Elliott said. “Farm to table is something that people don’t get a chance to really see up close and understand where their food comes from, what is the process, how easily it can be done locally and even in your own backyard,” Elliott said. “That’s what GrowGood is all about, is trying to inform.” Elliott describes a twofold system

that connectsing residents with nature while fostering growth in both their physical and mental well-being. Residents have diverse backgrounds and paths, some including substance abuse issues where they are going through the process of recovery and rehabilitation. While each resident’s journey differs from the next and some can spend three to 10twelve months in the shelter and through the programs. “Residents are having this chance to really just disconnect and focus on this one thing,” Elliott said. “It’s like having a pet or a child in a way, you’re seeing that growth and you’re really a part of that growth.” One program that has continued to flourish during the pandemic is called “Food for Llife,” and it emcompasses mindfulness, breath practices and yoga. The program shows residents the value of taking 10ten minutes for themselves and to breathe, especially living in Los Angeles where things are moving a millions miles a minute, Elliott said. Through GrowGood’s educational employment program, residents will focus on agricultural work, while they refine their resume and broaden their responsibilities. Although they may not necessarily pursue a career in agriculture, they will have developed a solid foundation especially during the pandemic, said Francis River, GrowGood farm manager.

The garden became a place of solace for the members especially with upticks in COVID-19 cases and when people are hunkered down in the shelter to quarantine, River said. Although some of the programs have been put on hold, community members are able to interact outside and cultivate a connection with nature since they can hang out, talk or read amongst the garden space, he added. There are times when people open up and share their story, River said He listened to stories where before people entered the shelter, they could go for a week’s time without any human engagement, without even the slightest eye contact with someone. Rivers said the program of agriculture can act as the link to where people build a network to share, trust and develop friendships. “Being able to just share with one another, I think, is the really special part,” River said. The In view of the fact that the Orange County Department of Education estimates that roughly one-third of households are food insecure, the GrowGood model could be adopted and implemented in Orange County. GrowGood is currently open to the public for volunteers on alternating Tuesday and Saturdays, River said. Cal State Fullerton participants can water the seeds of the kale, potatoes, collard greens or beets while contributing to the urban garden, creating change one harvest at a time. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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In 2019, a CSUF employee was killed. JESSICA BENDA Asst. Editor

ANDREA CLEMETT PAUL MAGDALENO Staff Writers

Less than one week before the 2019 fall semester, Steven Shek Keung Chan, a 57-year-old former CSUF administrator, was fatally stabbed in the College Park parking lot at Cal State Fullerton. Chan’s death has been one of CSUF’s most prominent criminal cases. His coworker Chris Chuyen Vo, a 51-yearold CSUF employee at the time, was arrested on the charge of Chan’s murder. Vo’s pretrial has been delayed several times by the pandemic and legal maneuvering. The court case has been underway for over two years, and progress has been slow.

Here’s a full case history: Early Events

Steven Shek Keung Chan, 57, was a retired CSUF administrator before he was fatally stabbed in August 2019. (St. John Vianney Church)

On Aug. 19, 2019, a construction worker found Chan in his sedan with fatal stab wounds and cranial bleeding. Police responded to the 8:30 a.m. call and attempted resuscitation, but Chan was pronounced dead shortly after. Chan was the director of budget and finance for Student Services and Extended Education since 2009 and retired in 2017, said Ellen Treanor, associate vice president of strategic communications. He was brought back to the university as a special consultant for Extension and International Programs earlier in 2019, Treanor said. On Aug. 19, police searched the city of Fullerton and surrounding areas for the assailant, and sent a bloodhound from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Jon Radus, a Fullerton Police lieutenant at the time, said there were “numerous, numerous stab wounds” on Chan, and believed it to be a targeted attack. As the day progressed, police activity swarmed but no suspect emerged. The campus remained open, despite the heavy police presence and the killer at large.

Bystanders such as Jeremy Shermak, an assistant professor of communications at the time, said he glimpsed the aftermath of the attack. “I saw a man on the ground, outside of the passenger door of the silver car. He was bleeding. I was like 25 yards away, but I could see blood,” Shermak said. Throughout the following days, police scrambled for the assailant as the campus still reeled. Vo, a 51-year-old full-time CSUF employee at the time and Chan’s coworker, was working in the University Extended Education department in Budget and Finance. Throughout the days following Chan’s death, Vo interacted with several coworkers, said Danny Kim, vice president for administration and finance in an address to the Academic Senate in September 2019. On Aug. 21, 2019, police arrested Vo at his Huntington Beach home on the charge of Chan’s murder. Vo was initially taken to jail mental health housing and was later transferred to the central Orange County jail in Santa Ana. Following the arrest, CSUF President Fram Virjee confirmed that extended counseling services would be available for students, staff and faculty. CSUF also doubled the law enforcement presence on campus for the next several weeks. “It is horrific and diabolical in my opinion, that this turns out to be the perfect traitor, someone who engaged in this crime and came back to work and worked several days,” Virjee said.

Additional Embezzlement Charge Added Vo pleaded not guilty in October 2019. In addition to the murder charge, Vo is facing two sentencing enhancements, alleging that he used a deadly weapon and committed murder by lying in wait, according to the Orange County Superior Court records. The Orange County District Attorney’s office added charges of killing for financial gain and embezzlement in a hearing in April 2021. The prosecution alleged the embezzlement occured on Dec. 1, 2017, according to court records. Vo pleaded not guilty to the charge of grand theft by embezzlement, according to the court records.

On Aug. 19, 2019, a memorial of flowers began in the College Park parking lot where former CSUF administrator Steven Shek Keung Chan was fatally stabbed. (Nathan Nguyen / Daily Titan)

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Here’s a history of the criminal case. At the April 1, 2021 pretrial, Senior Deputy District Attorney Whitney Bokosky said the evidence revealed that while Vo was employed at CSUF, he embezzled funds into his fraudulent business. Chan’s audit led him to be in a position to potentially discover the problem, Bokosky said. She said the motive for murder was clear when a former colleague of Vo suggested suspicious warning signs by the movement of funds. “There’s no other motive,” Bokosky said. “There’s no other reason, they had no beef for him to kill this innocent person on his way to work.” For the duration of the case, Vo’s attorney has been T. Edward Welbourne of the Corrigan Welbourne and Stokke law firm in Newport Beach. Welbourne said at the preliminary hearing that there was “insufficient evidence” that the crime was carried out for financial gain. Welbourne did not respond to recent requests to comment.

CSUF Withholds Financial Records In Sept. 2020, Daily Titan reporters requested financial records of the past five years from the Department of Extended Education, including the results from Chan’s audit and any discussion of financial indiscrepancies in the department. After two weeks, the university agreed to release the records, but denied all other requests. The next day, the university reversed its decision and declined to release the records. “After further review, we determined that at this time, the itemized budget documents are exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act as they are part of a law enforcement investigation,” said Anne Grogan, CSUF’s public records request coordinator in an email to the Daily Titan in 2020. The Orange County District Attorney’s office confirmed the embezzlement charge was linked to Vo’s work at CSUF, but declined to comment further. CSUF did not comment on embezzlement charges, citing the ongoing investigation.

Continuing Pretrials Vo’s arraignment in April 2021 was postponed until May. Vo was present in the court and Welbourne was present through a video call. Judge Sheila Hanson of Orange County Superior Court presided at the Santa Ana Central Justice Center. On May 21, the pretrial date was set for July 30. Hanson was once again presiding with Vo also in attendance. Kate Corrigan, Welbourn’s law firm partner, attended in place of Welbourne and proposed the July date with a time waiver that Vo had agreed to. Hanson warned Vo that he was waiving his right to a jury trial within 60 days of Aug. 27. She also said that he can revoke the general time waiver by alerting the court. At the July 2021 hearing, the pretrial was once again rescheduled, to Oct. 29. This time, it was Vo who attended via video call with Welbourne making his return to the courtroom. Vo also continued to give up his right to a speedy trial. Hanson once again presided over the proceedings during the October pretrial. This time, Vo was not present and Welbourne was there via video call. The pretrial was again postponed, until Jan. 28, 2022. The senior deputy district attorney, Jennifer Walker, was also not in attendance due to maternity leave. She was replaced by a homicide prosecutor, Janine Madera. Part of the reason for the delay was to allow Walker to be back in attendance following her maternity leave, Madera said. Vo will continue to be held at the Theo Lacy jail in Orange without bail. Requests to interview his former co-workers were declined by Treanor, who said it would interfere with the grieving process. Treanor declined to be interviewed regarding the case. “The individual, as you know, is no longer with the university, so it is not a matter for us to discuss,” Treanor said. “We are in a wait-and-see mode on this issue and trust the process of the court system.”

Chris Chuyen Vo, a 57-year-old former CSUF employee, is charged with the fatal stabbing of his coworker. (Fullerton Police Department)

A map of College Park and its parking lot with the location of where Steven Shek Keung Chan was killed. (Selda Ruiz & Gabriela Mendoza-Legorreta / Daily Titan)

The scene of the fatal stabbing in the College Park lot in August 2019. (Omar Sanchez / Daily Titan) Steven Shek Keung Chan’s silver Infiniti 4-door sedan, after Chan was killed in the College Park lot in August 2019. (Omar Sanchez / Daily Titan) VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Rebound relationships are a recipe for heartbreak Post-breakup romances cannot heal the trauma of failed entanglements. ALONDRA TORRES Staff Writer

Cutting the cord from a romantic relationship leaves behind a gash, but despite the heart-wrenching pain it is not healthy to jump from one relationship to the next. The gap between relationships should be meant for reflection on past relationships. However, some people may cope with the heartbreak or numbness by entering a new relationship before the old wounds have healed. Catapulting oneself into a fresh relationship is only a short-term solution that could eventually backfire. In this case, the single life is a rational choice as former lovey-dovey individuals can embrace self-love and growth, morphing themselves into a feasible and healed partner for their future soulmate. It is imperative to not jump from one relationship to the next, especially when it abruptly ends on a toxic note, such as cheating, emotional triggers or abuse. In a toxic relationship, some individuals might experience a type of addictive high, as the thrill of the romance keeps them holding onto that relationship. Partners need to understand that being codependent will not guarantee a happily-ever-after ending. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Dr. Danielle Forshee, a psychologist and social worker who specializes in relationship and marriage counseling said, “If you go into another

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relationship quickly after that within a couple of weeks or even a couple of months that trauma has been wired into your brain circuitry and you’ll see the new relationship through a similar lens and have a hard time trusting.”

Hop-scotching from one failed relationship to another is a detrimental trait that indicates people are often afraid of being single. To some, solitude may signify a void that can never be filled. Awaiting a

knight in shining armor or a charming princess does not mend the untouched traumas. So-called hopeless romantics have to be mindful of the fact that to properly love their partner, they must be comfortable loving themselves.

Romantic relationships should never be rushed into because it requires a complex search for a lifetime partner that entails being mentally and physically prepared. Delving head-first could likely lead to bitter rejection and slash open unhealed cuts. Seeking a relationship to patch up unresolved traumas is like covering a gunshot wound with a Band-Aid; a perfect recipe for disaster. In an interview with Refinery29, psychologist Donna Dawson said, “Every ending of a relationship is like a miniature death. It has to be mourned, grieved for, and thought through; it needs a bit of a post-mortem. Without a breather in between each relationship, a new one becomes a quick fix and all you’re doing is replacing a need in yourself to not be alone.” Shattered hearts will be stitched together once single individuals decide to fall in love with themselves. This does not equate to selfishness. More people must be cognizant that the only soul that should be cherished is yourself. Taking the time to heal and be happy by yourself should be everyone’s focus after breaking off a romantic relationship. Investigating one’s faults in the relationship should be analyzed. After taking responsibility for the missteps in the broken relationship, there is always ample time to renew oneself. If the process to heal becomes difficult or extensive, seeking counseling can ease the pain. There is no time frame to start a new relationship. However, once an individual is undoubtedly assured that their self-love is grounded, then they are ready to embark on a romantic relationship.

Explicit celebrity fan fiction capitalizes on discomfort R-rated stories written by fans misrepresents public figures and perverts their image. JESSICA BENDA Asst. Editor

It was 2013, and the boyband One Direction was at its peak. While the name might bring back memories of bedroom posters and crazed concerts, it was also the source of a forgotten pairing. Two of its members, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, were often theorized by fans as being a romantic couple. Fan art and fan fiction drew or wrote them together, often explicitly. Tomlinson later confirmed that the craze fan art damaged his and Styles’ once close friendship. One Direction dissolved years ago, but the issue of writing or drawing celebrities explicitly persists today. Fan fiction itself is not inherently problematic. It often consists of existing fictional characters in new stories penned by fans. However, the ethical line begins to blur when writers push away fictional characters in favor of writing explicit fantasies about real people, often targeting celebrities and public figures. While some of these writings are platonic, many veer into explicit content territory. Depicting real people in sexual situations is a form of cyber sexual harassment. Although it does not physically endanger someone, it manipulates their name and image in situations they did not consent to. If a non-celebrity discovered sexual writings or explicit drawings of themselves on the internet, they would likely feel embarrassed or attacked. For some, it would be perceived as cyberbullying. Some people might be nonchalant about being the subject of an explicit work, but that doesn’t signify that VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

other celebrities agree to be under the limelight. Most importantly, being a celebrity doesn’t change the ethics. Celebrities are not property of the public — or at least they shouldn’t be — and neither are their names or images. An individual’s stardom does not give others the right to toy with their image in explicit fictional works. Celebrities sign on to be actors or musicians, not the subject of the latest online smut story. Some carry the mindset that writing this fiction is justified as long as it stays in the fan fiction spheres and is not seen or sent to its subject. This implies that as long as hurtful pieces are not read by the person they’re against, it’s okay – an attitude that disregards and disrespects the feelings of others. If the person reading it wouldn’t be comfortable with it, it shouldn’t exist at all, especially not for the enjoyment of others. In cases like Styles and Tomlinson’s, fictional works about them strained their real-life relationship. Granted, some celebrities are comfortable with explicit fiction about them, even finding it humorous. These instances are differentiated by one thing: consent. There is no problem with writing about people who have openly approved it because consent is critical, and it’s when someone has not given it that it becomes an issue. If a celebrity hasn’t spoken on it, the safe answer is to not write it in the first place. The absence of consent is the same as not consenting. Making the celebrity possibly laugh with sexual fan work about them is not worth the risk of making them exceptionally uncomfortable. The feeling of being written about in explicit situations, which are posted and commented on by others, can be violating. If the enjoyment of reading or writing explicit works comes at the cost of its subject’s comfort — its real-life subject — it’s not worth it.

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In extreme cases, celebrity fan fiction can include situations like sexual assault or incest. These are alarming situations to put fictional characters in, albeit real people. Putting someone in these situations, even fictionally, is distressing. Not only are these topics inappropriate to use as entertainment, but writing about them happening to real people is disturbing and, in some cases, threatening. The bulk of the problems in real-person fan fiction involve putting

people into sexual situations, writing them explicitly and the ethics are more than murky. Though fan work authors and artists can claim that the work is fictional, it still has roots in reality, and readers often don’t separate that celebrity from their fictionalized counterpart. When celebrities are used as the subject in such works, they are sexualized and used as entertainment. There are plenty of explicit romance novels or movie/book-based fan work for people to enjoy, leaving no need for

writers to drag nonconsenting actors or musicians into their stories. Explicit celebrity fan fiction capitalizes on the discomfort of real people. Manipulating names and images of other people for personal enjoyment, with or without their knowledge, can be degrading and uncomfortable to the person being written about. If one truly feels a passion to write or draw explicit works, keep it to fictional characters and let the celebrities that play them choose their own life path. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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Column: Journaling is instrumental for self-growth College students can manage their emotions, stress and anxiety by writing their emotions and self-expressing. TRAVIS JEPEWAY Staff Writer

College students’ lives have been slammed left and right with COVID19’s presence. At times, it feels that despite the whiplash from life, we keep moving forward no matter what. As we experience the culmination of good days and bad days, we have to learn how to properly cope with the emotions that flare up. There are many healing methods for college students to utilize to control their emotions, stress and anxiety, but journaling is key to letting those emotions run wild through ink. Journaling does not signify the whole ‘Dear Diary’ story. Rather, it is about jotting down and analyzing the thoughts racing through one’s mind. College students should take time out of their day to write and vent about situations that trigger anxiety. The release of bottled or suppressed emotions that eat at our psyches eventually becomes a healthy process stamped onto paper. Luckily, journaling can be a massive stress reliever for college students. According to a Suny study, “If college students were able to manage their stress in a healthy way, their health and well-being would improve, and they would live more fulfilled lives.” Investing leisure time to write in a journal when fuming or frustrated can be a beneficial method to get rid of negative emotions in a hurry, leading to a more calm and sensible state of mind. Conveniently, journaling can be done nearly anywhere at any time. Journaling is also an excellent tool

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for self growth. Nighttime journaling has been the best for me. It is a perfect time for reflective journaling, looking back on the day and analyzing how I handled situations and what I could have done differently. By taking the time to sit down and write about the issues I faced, I feel

like I am getting more of an ‘outside looking in’ type of view. If all of that isn’t eye-opening enough, journaling also enhances academic performance in students. According to a “Journaling and Mindfulness Program” study, when journaling is combined with

mindfulness, there is an increase in the psychological well-being of the student population, including stress reduction that consequently improves the overall college atmosphere. There are several types of journaling techniques that can be utilized. There is bullet, free-flow, gratitude,

letter, prompts and reflective. Bullet journaling is mostly used for organizing thoughts, while gratitude involves writing down the things in which you are grateful for in order to remember and focus more on positivity. Combining these styles of journaling can help create structure and balance for college students as they scribble down their daily activities and tune in on the happy moments. Letter writing is focused on processing emotions. Writing with prompts, however, allows one to ask themselves specific questions and provide answers. While these two styles are fundamentally different, they offer unique ways for growth by asking oneself difficult questions and processing their feelings. Free-flow and reflective styles are a bit more in depth. Free-flow is uninhibited and uncensored. It is a free-forall-style of writing that I like to use because it allows me to completely clear my mind when I have a whirlwind of thoughts that blur my judgement. Reflective journaling is when you have inner dialogue with yourself and peel the layers from every thought or event. No matter what your preference of journaling is, there is bound to be a type tailored for you. There are several benefits to journaling, especially for college students since it can help improve academic performance and overall health. It can help promote self growth and it doesn’t cost much outside of using your cell phone battery or buying a pen and notebook. As time being spent to get a grip on reality is the only thing lost while journaling, delving into your flurry of thoughts in need of dissection is worth a shot.

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Men’s basketball to host the undefeated University of Wyoming Cowboys CSUF men’s basketball prepares to face the 5-0 Wyoming Cowboys at 5 p.m. on Monday in Titan Gym. TRAVIS JEPEWAY Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball is slated to take on the University of Wyoming Cowboys on Monday at 7 p.m. in Titan Gym. Something will have to give as the Titans will look to remain undefeated at home, while the University of Wyoming will look to keep their undefeated record intact when the two teams meet on Monday. The Titans currently have a 3-3 overall record and have earned a victory in their lone home game thus far while the Cowboys have started the season 5-0, with two of those wins coming on the road. While the Titans have only played one game at home against George Washington University, where they outscored their opponents 74-59, while shooting 43.3% from inside the arc and 36.4% from the three-point range. In that game, Titans forward E.J.

Anosike scored 28 points while shooting 12-16 and notching 11 rebounds. Anosike followed up this performance with 20 points against the University of San Diego. The Titans have earned two of their three victories this season when Anosike scored 20 or more. The Titans will have a challenge ahead of them as Wyoming has been playing well on both offense and defense. They have been outscoring their opponents by 27.8 points per game and only allowing their opponents to score 56.8 points per game. The Titans will need to capitalize on their shooting in order to stand a chance against the Cowboys. As a team, the Titans are shooting 27.6% from the three-point line and 45% on field goals, while the Cowboys shoot 24.8% from beyond the arc and 33.1% from inside it. It’s also worth noting that the Cowboys have won both of their away games by no more than seven points. This could mean that if the Titans keep pace on the offensive end, they could win the game. After Wyoming, the Titans will host Pacific University on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.

CSUF men’s basketball breaks the huddle prior to their season-opener vs George Washington University on Oct. 16 (Eliza Green / Daily Titan)

Volleyball ends season with victory over UC Davis Cal State Fullerton earned nine wins in conference play this season, the most for the program since 2012. MARISA PALMERIN-FLORES Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball ended the season on a high note as they picked up a win against the UC Davis Aggies on Saturday. The season-closer at the University Credit Union ended with a victory for the Titans in four sets, 3-1. Fullerton finished in 7th place in the Big West, with a 9-11 record in conference play and 12-15 overall.

The first set of the match remained relatively close. Down 19-16, a kill from Fullerton’s junior outside hitter Makena Ala’ilima-Daley started a 4-0 scoring run to put the Titans ahead, 20-19. Davis would respond and tie the score at 25 late in the set. The Titans kept applying pressure on the Aggies and secured the first set with back-to-back kills from junior middle blocker Haley Carmo and right-side hitter Gabrielle Barcelos. The second set would prove to be another nail-biter as both teams tied the score nine times throughout. Davis went on four-point scoring run early in the set to put them ahead 10-7, but the run was abruptly ended with a kill from Carmo.

Fullerton would later produce a sixpoint scoring run which included two service aces from freshman outside hitter Lyla Traylor to give the team a 19-14 lead. A missed serve from Davis gave the Titans the second set and the hopes of a possible sweep to close the season. Davis had other plans as they turned up the heat in the third set, coming out with an early 11-5 lead. Later in the set, a four-point scoring run initiated by a kill from Crawford tied the score at 20. With a victory in straight sets within reach, the suspense grew and so did Davis’ pressure on Fullerton. A kill from Davis’ middle blocker Josephine Ough found Fullerton’s

CSUF defends UC Santa Barbara’s spike on Nov. 12 in Titan Gym. (Jeseny Escobar / Daily Titan)

court floor and claimed a win for Davis in the third set. The fourth set was just as close as the previous three with nine tied scores throughout. Fullerton maintained their momentum with a long rally which ended with a point from setter Elizabeth Schuster. Davis was then forced to a timeout with Fullerton leading, 20-16. The two squads traded points before two final kills secured the final set and match for Fullerton. The first came from Barcelos and the final point of the season came from freshman middle blocker Marisse Turner. Fullerton finished the match with a hitting percentage of .232 and 67 kills compared to Davis’ 53 kills and .248 hitting percentage. Although Davis out-blocked Fullerton 12-4, the Titans were able to pick up five aces while Davis completed three. Key players Haley Carmo and Neena Dimas topped the statistical leaderboard to lead their team for the match.

Carmo led the team with 14 kills, while Deemas led with 20 digs. Crawford, Daley and Barcelos each finished with 13 kills. Crawford also added 14 digs on defense to secure her 17th and final double-double of the year to cap off her impressive sophomore campaign. The Titans finished the season with nine conference wins, the most for the team since 2012. Fullerton expects a majority of the team to return next season, as 13 members are underclassmen. With the amount of youth on the current roster, the Titans could manage to take the next step competitively in the Big West Conference next season. Crawford, a sophomore, appeared in all 27 matches this season and led the team with 321 total kills and accounted for 354.5 points which also led the team. If she chooses to return, Crawford could help lead the Titans to a winning record in conference play, something that has not been done since 2010.

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Jeremy Lewis Zhuangjie Li Stefanie Light Karen Lindell John Liverpool Mitchell Livy Mandy Loo Teresa Loomis Dianna Lopez Michael Lotito Peggy Luna Carol Lundberg Benedicta Lusk Stacy Mallicoat Ghasem Manoochehri Michael Marcinkevicz Michelle Markham Courtney Marsac Lisa Marsh Daniel Martin Larry Martin Julie Martinez Dianne Matias Donald Matthewson Maria Matza Kenneth Maxey Christine McCarthy Rachel McClanahan Phenicia McCullough Marta McDaniel Colleen McDonough Donald McDougall Archana McEligot Katie McGill Jerica McHenry Karen McKinley Donald McLaren Pamela McLaren Vicky McLeod Margaret McMillan Kelly McVey Valbone Memeti Marcella Mendez Shari Merrill Kathryn Metcalf William Meyer Felipe Meza Rebecca Meza Hans Mickelson Dave Mickey Barbara Miller Paul Miller Alison Miyamoto Niroshika Monerawila Keppetipola Marc Montaser Randy Montes Susan Morales Sean Moran Alejandra Morante Lisa Mori Norma Morris Farrokh Moshiri Michele Mouttapa Christine Muriel Steven Murray Estelle Naito Futoshi Nakagawa Austin Nation Anh Nelson Richard Nelson Lauren Nethery Savord Leonard Newman Tonnie Newton Kevan Nguyen Nga Nguyen Tam Nguyen Truyen Nguyen Maria Nielson Eliza Noh Brian Norton Amy Novak Rachel Null Valerie O’Regan Pamella Oliver Jason Ono Michael Onorato Rosario Ordonez-Jasis Valerie Orleans

Tonantzin Oseguera Jacqueline Otis Joelle Otteson Cathie Overstreet Antonio Padilla Karen Padin Dorothy Pan Wong Anand Panangadan Denelle Pankratz Marilyn Parras Gina Passante Terri Patchen Shauna Pearce Stevan Pecic Tatiana Pedroza Lisa Penunuri Rachel Penunuri Michael Perez Eleanor Perry-Tomlin Dawn Person Andrew Petit Kevin Phillips Andy Pho Jennifer Piazza Wayne Pinnell Richard Pollard Gregory Pongetti Jaime Potter Irena Praitis Ashley Preston Adolfo Prieto Patricia Prunty Rick Pullen Anil Puri Beverly Quaye Morteza Rahmatian Judith Ramirez Michelle Ramos Madeline Rasche Carolyn Rath Trish Reed Sorel Reisman Stephanie Reyes Miguel Reyna Bill Reynolds Heather Richards Lorraine Rigoli Roberta Rikli Karen Ringl Laurie Roades Amani Roberts Antoinette Roberts Sue Robertson Irene Robinson Robert Robinson Nina Robson Adrian Rodriguez Aida Rodriguez Jill Rodriguez Debra Rose Jill Rosenbaum Hart Roussel Elva Rubalcava Joan Rubio James Ruby Elaine Rutkowski James Rygg Golnaz Sadri Rosario Sakamoto Gregory Saks Nicholas Salzameda Kirk San Roman David Sandner Anthony Santos Lillybeth Sasis Kathleen Savant H. Jochen Schenk Kathy Schnabel Lacy Schoen Arlene Scoles Abigail Segura Eriko Self Diana Serna Sanchez Mia Sevier Patty Sexton Hunter Seyforth Tracy Shadowens Priyanjali Shah Choudhury Shamim

Mark Shapiro Mohsen Sharifi Macy Shen Tseng-Ching Shen Marisa Sherb Dennis Siebenaler Lauren Sieven Janet Smith Johnathan Smith Doremus Snuggs Romney Snyder Eric Solberg Daniel Soper Kathleen Soto Gabriela Soto De Acosta John Spiak Scott Spitzer Stephen Stambough Denise Stanley Bradley Starr Ann Steichen Beth Stiel Paul Stover Christopher Swarat Su Swarat Berhanu Tadesse Asma Taha Takahito Tanaka Fu-Ming Tao Dedrique Taylor Linda Taylor Jutara Teal Atul Teckchandani Carolyn Thomas Kathleen Thomas Leilani Thomas Sunil Thomas Cynthia Togami Marcelo Tolmasky Pawan Tomkoria Lan Tran Fredia Travis Ellen Treanor Candace Trevino Kavin Tsang Yuying Tsong Sharnette Underdue Susan Uyemura John Vaca Christine Valenciana de Balderrama Stephanie Vaughn Jennifer Vicuna Sachel Villafane-Garcia Jesus Villarreal Framroze Virjee Bruce Vu Jennifer Vu Christina Wagner Matthew Waid Todd Waite Stephen Walk Sean Walker Eileen Walsh Shawn Wang Catherine Ward Penny Weismuller Daniel Weiss Charles White Gregory Whitmore Matthew Wilken Adriane Wilson Amber Wilson Kellan Wilson Stephanie Wilson Nelson Woodard Adam Woods Rochelle Woods Toya Wyatt Emeline Yong Roseanne Yu Jerue Danielle Zacherl Marina Zarate Sasha Zeedyk Dawit Zerom Fang Zhang Jenny Zhang

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