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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 111 Issue 3

Campus mask mandate extended to March 31 JESSICA BENDA Editor

The campus mask mandate will extend until March 31, the university told faculty on Wednesday. The announcement came on the same day the universal indoor mask mandate ended statewide. David Forgues, vice president of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, cited health officials’ recommendations for public indoor masking, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Orange County

Mask dispenser inside Pollak Library. (Spencer Otte / Daily Titan)

Health Care Agency. “CSUF will continue to monitor federal, county and local guidelines along with data on cases, positivity rates, and vaccine compliance. We will provide updates to the face mask requirements when there is a change to announce,” Forgues said. Forguesnoted the “steady decline” in campus COVID-19 cases and in Orange County since the omicron variant surge. On Feb. 12, Ellen Treanor, the associate vice president of strategic communications for the university, said it was unlikely that the

mandate would be extended. “If there’s not another variant that looks like it’s going to be a serious concern, I can’t imagine that Cal State Fullerton would not lift that mandate after the 28th of February,” Treanor said. The mandate requires masks be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status, but does not apply to those outdoors. The Cal State University vaccine mandate also requires COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty and staff, and was updated in December to require the booster shot by Feb. 28. CSUF required its boosters by Feb. 7,

Key faculty not consulted in WoMen’s Center closure Women and Gender Studies and Political Science blindsighted by changes. JESSICA CHOI AMBER JUAREZ Editors

Departments that frequently collaborated with the WoMen’s Center, like the Department of Women and Gender Studies, were not consulted in the center’s closure, faculty members said. The Division of Student Affairs, which is responsible for the communication between the WoMen’s Center and related academic departments, never announced nor discussed the closure of the center with the Women and Gender Studies Department. “We really needed to be consulted; we should’ve been at the table. We are the number one stockholder

in the WoMen’s Center,” said Karyl Ketchum, professor and department chair of women and gender studies. The department worked closely alongside the WoMen’s Center and advocated the center as a resource for those identifying as women. “If it was some kind of this happening in administration, a budgetary thing or something, we could have finessed that instead of taking the one center that supports more than half of our student population and just getting rid of it,” Ketchum said. Following Daily Titan’s breaking story of the WoMen’s Center’s closure on Monday, the division posted on its Instagram, under the username @ csufstudents, that women’s and adult reentry services are in the process of being absorbed by other campus departments. SEE CLOSED

Most women services are now found at Diversity Initiatives and Resouce Centers . (Spencer Otte / Daily Titan)

OC students protest mask mandate GENESIS PAVIA Staff Writer

Students ranging from elementary to high school organized a rally in Santa Ana to protest against the indoor mask mandate in public schools.

Around 20 people attended the protest that took place on Feb. 14 in front of the Orange County Healthcare Agency located on 405 W. 5th St..

Most were members of Student Mask Choice, a group formed by students at San Juan Hills High School. SEE RALLY

Baseball returns to the plate Titan baseball opens its 48th season on Friday against Stanford at Stanford Stadium. CAYLA LUNA Staff Writer

The Cal State Fullerton’s baseball team is approaching the 2022 season after finishing last year under .400 both overall and in conference play.

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Students in Santa Ana protest mask mandate inside of classrooms. (Spencer Otte/ Daily Titan)

‘The Cleaning Lady’ demands advocacy for migrants

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Five movies to watch during Black History Month

It is vital for viewers to analyze the show’s accurate depiction of labor abuse against courageous undocumented immigrants.

From Jackie Robinson to Malcolm X, these films exhibit important African American events and honored figures.

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Rally: Parents say children should choose

Protesters gathered outside of Orange County Healthcare Agency. (Spencer Otte / Daily Titan)

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“We’re here specifically because this is the California Department of Health Office and they’re the ones who make the rules that our school follows,” said Macy Ferenstein, a student from San Juan Hills. “This is where the rules are coming from so we’re here to attack it from the root, and just kind of make sure that they know how we feel. Ferenstein said she started the group Student Mask Choice, after she began posting her feelings about the state’s mask policy to social media. Soon, several students in her high school formed a group around the issue. “We’re pro-mask choice for schools,” said Ferenstein., “We think that it should not be forced that you have to wear a mask, it should be your choice whether you want to wear a mask or not to receive in-person public education.” Gov. Gavin Newsom delayed the decision to lift the mask mandate in

California public schools due to low vaccination rates from children 12 and under. Luke Ure, a third-grader from Oso Grande Elementary School, said that face masks caused him physical discomfort. “I’m constantly asking to go to the nurse sometimes to get some ice for

my head because I have a lot of headaches,” Ure said. “I just think that it should be over so we could have more freedom and that we can stop this mask mandate.” Students were not the only ones that were present at the protest. Parents of the students also joined in support of the students against the

Some cars honked their horns in support of the protesters. (Spencer Otte / Daily Titan)

fight of the mask mandate. Gina Young, a realtor from Ladera Ranch, said that she was there to stand up for what she thinks is right for her children. “Protecting our children, defend for our children, fight for our children is the most important thing so that we make sure our children grow up with

a country that they get to have a freedom of speech, freedom of religion and all the freedoms that they deserve to have,” Young said. Jill Goldbaum, a parent from Ladera Ranch, said, “We just feel that if you want to wear a mask, we’re not taking that option away from you, we just want to have the choice to not wear one.” As for the students, the most frustrating part has been witnessing politicians socializing indoors without a mask. “When we see, you know, politicians like our governor not wearing his mask, it’s kind of mocking,” Ferenstein said. “When you can go anywhere else pretty much without wearing your mask, but you have to wear it at school, it kind of doesn’t add up for us. And at this point, we’re kind of just over it.” Ferenstein said Student Mask Choice has worked with several high schools, elementary and middle schools to organize other protests in Orange County.

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According to the division’s Instagram post, all resources and services from the center still exist and are expanding, and staff from the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center were reassigned with no layoffs. Valeria Ayala, a graduate student and former employee of the center, said the closure was a very difficult time for her and the staff because they were unaware as to what was going to happen to the center and their jobs. “We were really left in the dark with all these changes going on. We learned about those maybe in early October,” Ayala said. “We weren’t guaranteed a job from the school, we were told they might do it. But most of us did not know the future of our jobs until the end of December. Pretty much last year for us to look for our own jobs.” Ayala said the center provided four main things — violence protection programs, confidential advocacy, women and gender initiatives, and the partnership with housing, Athena house.

Ayala said the violence protection program included violence protection peer educators, annual violence provention conference, Domestic Violence Awarness month, Sexual Violence Awarness month. The confidential advocacy provided emotional support groups, administrative legal reporting and safety planning. Women and gender initatives focused on Women’s History Month, had gender chat facilitators, leadership training and hosted events that provied campus events that focused on gender, sex and culture. Shelly Arsneault, professor of political science and public administration, said that she is one of many faculty members who felt blindsided by the closure. “First of all, they should never have done this. But if they were going to do this, they should certainly at least have told the campus community,”Arseaut said. Arsneault said she felt the absence of announcements from the university was

disrespectful to those who used and gave to the center. “It’s just disrespectful to everyone — to students who rely on the services, to faculty who do the partnerships with them, to those folks who have been part of women’s center all these years. I know that they have had donors over the years, people who’ve given financial and financial support in support of their time. It’s disrespectful to everyone,” Arsneault said. Arsneault said the political science department has collaborated with the WoMen’s Center in the past several times. Around election time the department takes a look at the ballot initiatives in California and does voter education. During Women’s History Month they hold women in politics panels. She said that having a dedicated space for women on campus was important as it showed the university acknowledged the specific needs, and dispersing the programs signaled the opposite. “I don’t think that’s the message that

the university meant to send. But I assure you, that’s the message that will be heard,” Arsneault said. Ayala said that the center’s closure is disappointing because it dismisses all the issues that are important to women. “Closing of the center here makes it seem like these issues aren’t important, when there’s still a lot that’s going on that we need to work on to make women feel safer on campus and to have an equal access to resources,” Ayala said. Cal State Fullerton closing its WoMen’s Center leaves only eight women’s centers existing within the 23 California State University campuses, according to San Jose State University’s Gender Equity Center website. The confidential advocacy services that support those impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and gender based violence has existed within Student Wellness, but was a service offered at the center. The request for a campus confidential advocate is done through the advocate

appointment request form on their website www.fullerton.edu/studentwellness/ advocacy. As stated in the Student Affair’s Instagram post regarding the WoMen’s Center, the violence prevention services consist of two workshops, Step Up and Violence Prevention 101, which is sourced from the Student Wellness website under Titan Well services at www.fullerton.edu/ titanwell/services. However, the page was last updated June 26, 2020, and has no current available links to these workshops. Lactation spaces were not solely available at the WoMen’s Center; they are located across campus. These five spaces for lactation are referred to as “Rejuvenation Spaces,” four are currently open in College Park, Langsdorf Hall, McCarthy Hall and the Pollak Library. Students, faculty, staff, visitors and job applicants must contact a representative for a request at least seven days prior to use, if possible, according to Cal State Fullerton’s lactation program guidelines at https://bit.ly/3GR8amN.

ASI Spring Concert to return in person Assistant Editor

said because many current students have never attended an in-person spring concert, ASI will be heavily promoting the event. “It’s super important that we have a good marketing plan for it,” Harris said. Harris said the plan for this semester will include pop-up events to inform students about the spring concert and get them excited for the event. Music may be the main event at the spring concert, but attendees can

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For the first time in two years, the Associated Students Spring Concert, ASI’s annual event for Student Programs and Engagement, and the largest student-run program on campus, returns on May 7. While the identity of the performing artist is not yet known, planning and organization efforts are in full swing and will continue throughout the semester. Previous shows featured acts such as Lupe Fiasco, Porter Robinson and Tyga, and hosted thousands of attendees. Kicking off their recruitment effort, Trinity Escorpiso and Sammi Tulabing, Street Team leads, met

with prospective volunteers on Feb. 15 to share their vision and plans for this year’s concert and other special events. “We’re always looking for help for our events. Some events that we need volunteers include Concert at the Becker, Drop the Mic, the ASI Carnival, Social Justice Week, All Night Study and Spring Concert,” Tulabing said. “The plan for spring concert this year in person is the first time back in two years. It’s gonna be a really, really fun time.” The virtual event for 2020 yielded low attendance, with only 700 of the 2,500 who registered tuning in. The Street Team is supported by several committees in charge of the various efforts needed to plan and run a successful event. Timmy Harris, CSUF public relations and outreach committee lead,

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expect an assortment of activities, photo opportunities and lounges before the headliner hits the stage, said guest experience lead Tina Phuong. The food and beverage team said there will be dining options for all dietary preferences available at the concert. “We want to cater to all types of students,” said Berenice Vences, the food crew lead. Jacob Fry and Christian Sanchez of the operations team said they have a hand in everything from mapping

out the flow of attractions and producing backstage passes to running the lighting, sound, video, and other logistics. Fry said they oversee about a hundred people on-site as well. “We’re running the day-of volunteers, so anyone that’s gonna be working with our amusement park rides, anyone scanning tickets, anyone just roaming the area to be sure that our students are being safe, we all need to operate and organize that,” Fry said.

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FOR THE RECORD Date Error: Feb 14 A previous version of the article titled “WoMen’s Center closed; services transferred to resource centers,” published on Feb. 14, incorrectly stated that the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center was located in Steven G. Mihaylo Hall. It was located in Gordon Hall. Please contact Editor-in-Chief Lily Lopez at (657) 278-5815 or at editorinchief@dailytitan.com to report any errors.

Lupe Fiasco performs at the 2017 ASI Spring Concert. (Katie Albertson / Daily Titan)

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Five films to honor Black History Month

deeply flesh out their characters, making sure that each leaves their mark on the audience. You can catch this movie streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Reflect on African American culture this February with these gripping movies based off of historical events and icons. ZIMRY HERNANDEZ

“Fruitvale Station” Based on a true story, “Fruitvale Station” tells the story of Oscar Grant, played by Michael B. Jordan. Grant is looking to live a clean life with his girlfriend and young daughter after spending some time in San Quentin. During the early hours of New Year’s Day in 2009, Grant along with his girlfriend and some friends are on their way back home after watching fireworks from a train station in Oakland. However, Grant becomes swept up into an altercation with the police that leads to his wrongful death. Directed by Ryan Coogler, “Fruitvale Station” is an important film that demonstrates the social injustice that African Americans face in this country. With a very emotional ending, “Fruitvale Station” will surely have a lasting impact on you. This is available to watch on Showtime.

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February is Black History Month making it a great time to celebrate African American culture and contribution to mainstream society and reflect on the injustices they continue to face. There are many artworks that focus on important stories for us to honor Black History Month, whether it’s in television, film, music, books or other mediums. Here are some movies that you can watch in honor of this month. “Judas and the Black Messiah” Starring LaKeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah” tells the true story about the betrayal of Fred Hampton (played by Kaluuya), chairman of the Black Panther Party, at the hands of FBI informant William O’Neal (played by Stanfield). The movie follows O’Neal as he is blackmailed by the FBI to join the ranks of the Black Panthers and keep a close eye on Hampton. As O’Neal grows closer to Hampton, he begins to grow reluctant in helping the FBI but is pressured into helping them commit his assassination. Earning an Oscar nod to Stanfield and an Oscar win for Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah” does a great job at capturing the tension between major figures and a political force that is focused on destroying that figure and his legacy. You can watch “Judas and the Black Messiah” on HBO Max. “Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” This documentary focuses on The Harlem Cultural Festival that took place over six weeks in the summer of 1969. This documentary is the directorial debut of Ahmir “Questlove”

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Thompson, that consists of never before seen footage from the festival, with supplemental interviews from singers, activists and other important figures involved with the festival. The documentary includes performances by The 5th Dimension, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder and many others. Earning an Oscar nomination this year for Best Documentary, Thompson does an amazing job

of capturing the importance that music has on healing people and bringing them together, especially during times of racial and social unrest. This documentary is available to stream on Disney+. “One Night in Miami” “One Night in Miami” marks the directorial debut of Regina King. This film is set in 1964 and centers on four black, influential figures:

Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown. All four men are in Miami to watch Clay fight for the World Heavyweight Champion title. What is expected to be a night full of celebration, turns into a deep reflection on the state of the civil rights movement, and each figure’s celebrity power and outlook into the future. King balances out the strengths of her ensemble cast, giving each figure time to shine and

“42” The film “42” shows Jackie Robinson breaking the racial barrier in Major League Baseball and joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Dodgers owner Branch Rickey, played by Harrison Ford, is looking for a black ballplayer to join the team. He then discovers Robinson, played by Chadwick Boseman, who was playing for the Kansas City Monarchs. Robinson joins the team and quickly becomes a star, elevating his team to success, but not without facing discrimination from his teammates, coaches, and as well as some fans. The film focuses on personal relationships and how different people can come together in unison. Chadwick, who has played other influential figures, steals the show with his portrayal of Robinson, capturing the hearts of the fans, teammates, and audiences. Check out “42” on HBO Max.

Review: ‘Dying Light 2’ ramps up zombie-slaying action Guns, horror and parkour make an enthralling gameplay; however, deeper themes exist past the bloodshed. CHRISTIAN WALLING Staff Writer

Dying Light 2 expands the core tenets of the series established by its predecessor while introducing a number of role playing elements and other gameplay improvements. The primary gameplay experience cycles between three seemingly simple activities: freerunning, fighting and looting. While these mechanics were present in the original Dying Light released in 2015, the sequel sees a massive gameplay overhaul that both series veterans and newcomers can enjoy. At its core, the Dying Light series combines zombie-killing action with fast-paced parkour. The ability to jump, climb and slide almost anywhere is a fundamental aspect of the series’ experience. The additions in this entry, such as wall-running and paragliding, contribute new dimensions to movement that were sorely missed in the first game. During the day, street level is speckled by the groaning masses VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

of undead. Sensitive to UV light, however, many of them stay in doors. This leaves the rooftops the last viable terrain to traverse and necessitates the in-game world’s reliance on freerunning. When daylight dies, the various types of infected are at their most aggressive. Zombies vacate the buildings and the streets become a sea of shambling flesh. Mutated variants openly patrol and send hordes of fast-running zombies on anyone they see, often resulting in a horrifying dash to the nearest artificial UV lightsource. Players have various parkour abilities in their toolbelt, but sometimes, even running won’t save you. Combat will feel familiar to anyone who has played a modern first-person hack-and-slash. Swinging an ax, dodging a zombie or kicking someone off a cliff should all be first nature by now, but the game uses a few methods to spice things up. When faced with a group of enemies, players have a series of options before they engage. A typical player may opt for the reliable nature of open-combat — rushing in, sword in hand, ready to rip and tear. But an observant player may opt for a tactical approach combining parkour and stealth, with

the use of a bow or kunai. Once the fight has begun, the player is faced with constant decisions between using melee, ranged or parkour attacks. A heavy emphasis on player choice informs almost every other design decision as players can choose outfits, weapons, factions and side quests. Outside of augmenting the player’s statistics and abilities, all of these choices inf luence how the player will interact with the world. Want to become an unstoppable brute? Focus on two-handed weapons and tank gear. Want to be your sneaky archer character straight out of Skyrim? Use the ranger subtype equipment. Most importantly, the looting, crafting and skill systems offer a dynamic level of replayability that fans of the first games will be thankful for. On top of these, the plot begs the player to consider deeper questions such as: how should society’s limited resources be distributed fairly? Is militaristic intervention a valid method of obtaining peace? Admittedly, the presentation of these themes can be less than subtle, but the lengthy campaign stays engaging due to the wide range of player choices. More than many other games, Dying Light 2 acts as a multiple

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choice test for how you choose to handle the scenarios that sprint toward you full speed. While the gameplay loop is not particularly innovative, the inclusion of freerunning into almost every facet of it ensures that even just walking the streets never gets boring. Deeper roleplaying mechanics and a focus on player agency help this game climb to greater heights than the first.

Dying Light 2 is a horror game through and through, as it will be sure to remind the player through the use of immersive audio and visuals. Players shouldn’t be afraid to hit the ground r unning in Dying Light 2, which is now available to play on Playstation, Xbox and PC. A cloud version of the game will soon be available on the Nintendo Switch. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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Four affordable skincare products for dry skin

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser The lengthy name says it all. This facial cleanser is a hydrating gentle product that still cleans the skin of dirt, makeup and other impurities. For those who are used to washing your face with a soap that foams up with bubbles, it may be a shocking difference cleansing with a lotion-like texture. However, this form of facial cleanser is far less irritating and does not strip your skin of moisture as many soaps do. This facial cleanser is a great option to keep your skin hydrated and clean. Leave the preconceived notion that foaming bubbles translates to a better clean. La Roche-Posay products are available at Target and Walmart.

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The colder temperatures and harsh winter winds are still here — although the onset of spring dabbles its brush upon southern California occasionally — and these weather conditions tend to worsen or lead to dry skin. According to Harvard Health Publishing, keeping your skin moisturized is important for combating winter’s low humidity levels and the dryness of indoor heating. Here are some of the best affordable skincare products to keep your skin moisturized and happy, available at your local drugstores. Vanicream Moisturizing Cream This product is a thick cream consistency, which will keep your skin moisturized by trapping in its existing water content. It is important to note that moisturizer is best applied on damp clean skin, as the goal of the product is to lock in moisture. One of the struggles of dry skin is applying a moisturizer and feeling as if it disappeared within a few minutes of application. This product formulated with petrolatum — what Vaseline is made out of — thoroughly coats your skin with a protective layer and does not evaporate after application. Although this product is on the thicker side, it is non-comedogenic — meaning it will not clog pores. Vanicream’s cream product has a relatively short list of 11 ingredients, and can benefit your face, hands, feet and body. This cream is formulated for sensitive skin and provides a nourishing, calming feeling upon application. With a seal of

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These products can keep your skin moisturized and comfortable through the winter. (Jessica Choi / Daily Titan)

acceptance from the National Eczema Association, rest assured that this product will not irritate your dry, uncomfortable skin. Vanicream Moisturizing Cream is available at common stores such as Target, Walmart and Rite Aid. CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion This cult-favorite is a solid alternative if you’re looking for a lightweight moisturizer without oil. It still provides a great nourishing feeling without the heavier

weight of a cream consistency. The great perk about this skincare item is that it absorbs nicely into the skin without leaving an oily residue and still does not completely evaporate. According to CeraVe’s official website, this lotion was formulated with hyaluronic acid and ceramides, which help restore and maintain the skin’s protective barrier. To those who are not familiar with hyaluronic acid, while it may sound alarming, it is a humectant which is a substance that retains

moisture; ceramides are fatty molecules that help hold the skin together and keep moisture from escaping, according to Harvard Health Publishing. This product is another National Eczema Association seal bearer, meaning that it is great for sensitive skin. It may not be quite enough for those with extremely dry irritated skin, but it is a solid choice for lesser degrees of dryness. CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion is available at many stores, including Target, Walmart and Walgreens.

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Another CeraVe product is here to protect your skin from the sun. Although you may think that wearing sunscreen in the winter is not needed, it is still necessary. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, UVB rays — the main cause of sunburn — are the strongest in the summer but are damaging year-round; also, UVA rays penetrate clouds, fog and glass. So keep your skin protected with this straightforward sun protectant that offers a hydrating layer to your skin. Be sure to thoroughly rub in the product, as mineral sunscreens can leave a white cast. There is a tinted version of this sunscreen, but it only comes in one shade, so anyone on the paler or darker side of the skin complexion spectrum can not benefit from the tint. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen is available in several stores, including Target and Walmart.

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Sports this week Men’s Basketball Vs. UC Santa Barbara

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Tonight at 7 p.m. Vs. CSU Northridge

• Away, Matadome Senior guard Damari Milstead sizes up a CSU Bakersfield defender at Titan Gym on Feb. 5. (Marisa Palmerin-Flores / Daily Titan)

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CSUF to visit UC Santa Barbara TRISTAN ZELDEN Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball is gearing up to go against UC Santa Barbara in the Thunderdome on Thursday. CSUF is going strong in second place with a 7-3 Big West Conference record, tying them with the University of Hawaii and putting them behind Long Beach State’s 9-1. UCSB stands in seventh place at 3-4. Last season, it was almost the complete opposite in conference standings. CSUF was in seventh place at 5-7. First was UCSB at 13-3, and following behind was UC Irvine, UC Riverside and UC Davis, respectively. So far this season, CSUF has maintained a winning record with 14 wins and eight losses. Some key victories this season are a tight, 57-55, win against San Diego after falling behind by as many as 18

points, and an 83-80 victory against UC San Diego led by their clutch 3-point shooting. Fullerton has had some tough losses including a 78-76 defeat against San Jose State early in the season but others have been greater, such as the 7255 loss to Hawaii on Feb. 12. UCSB has an overall record of 11-9 and some of its most dominant wins have been against San Francisco State, 119-65, and against Chicago State, 81-50. UCSB had a close loss against Irvine, 53-52, and a loss against CSUF during the first meeting between the two squads on Jan. 15 where Fullerton won 79-73. Leading the Titans is senior forward E.J. Anosike, who is scoring 16 points per game with a field goal percentage of 48%. Senior guard Damari Milstead is contributing nearly 11 points per game and a field goal percentage close to 43%. Senior guard Jalen Harris is averaging about nine points each game

with a field goal percentage of about 44%. Most of UCSB’s key contributors happen to be seniors. Forward Amadou Sowis scoring about 15 points per game and shooting 54% from the field. Also putting up numbers for Santa Barbara is Miles Norris, whose field goal percentage is just below Sow at nearly 50%. Norris is currently scoring approximately 11 points in each game. Guard Ajay Mitchell has a field goal percentage of 53% and is scoring about 10 points per game. When it comes to the overall team, CSUF has a 43% field goal and is raking in about 70 points per game on average. UCSB’s team currently holds a higher field goal percentage than CSUF with 49%. The points per game is slightly more with nearly 74 points per game. CSUF is scheduled to play UCSB in the Thunderdome on Thursday at 7 p.m..

Saturday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Vs. UC Santa Barbara

• Home, Titan Gym •

Tonight at 7 p.m. Vs. CSU Northridge

• Home, Titan Gym •

Saturday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.

Baseball Vs. Stanford

• Away, Stanford Stadium •

Friday, Saturday and Sunday Feb. 18, 19 and 20

Softball Purple Classic

• Away, GCU Ballpark •

Friday and Satuday, Feb. 18 and 19

Women’s basketball hosts UC Santa Barbara CSUF remains winless in February and is in the midst of a four-game losing streak.

ZIMRY HERNANDEZ Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball looks to break their four-game losing streak as they host UC Santa Barbara on Thursday. It will be the second matchup between the two teams this season — they previously squared off on Jan. 15th with UCSB coming out victorious 78-70. Fullerton, who is 8-13 overall, currently ranks 9th in the Big West Conference, with a 3-8 conference play record. Santa Barbara, on the

other hand, currently ranks fourth in the conference, boasting a record of 7-4 in conference and 13-7 overall. Freshman guard Lily Wahinekapu is currently leading Fullerton in scoring, averaging just under 15 points per game. However, Wahinekapu’s shooting percentages have taken a slight dip this month, shooting 38% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc in February. Wahinekapu is now down from her season percentages of shooting 40% from the field and 30.7% from the three. She also leads the team in assists per game with 4.2 and is tied for most steals per game averaging 1.6. Behind Wahinekapu, junior guard Fujika Nimmo averages 10.5 points per game, good for second on the

team leaderboard. She is tied with Wahinekapu for steals per game, averaging at 1.6. Throughout the season, Nimmo is shooting close to 39% on the field and 17% from the three-point line averaging around two shot attempts per game from that range. In February, however, Nimmo has only attempted a total of three shots from deep, which has led to an increase in her field goal percentage to 43.8%. On Santa Barbara’s side, the team has a more balanced offensive attack. UCSB’s forward Ila Lane, Danae Miller and

guard Alexis Tucker are averaging 11.9, 11.2, and 10.6 points per game, respectively. Miller is currently leading the Gauchos with averaging about 3 assists per game. Meanwhile, Lane is also boasting greater numbers, averaging close to a double-double, with over 9 rebounds per game. The rematch between the two teams is shaping to be a close one. Fullerton is averaging 60.2 points per game while Santa Barbara is averaging 63.5. The Titans are shooting 40.6% from the field and 26.7% from

the three-point line, while the Gauchos are shooting 40.2% and 27.8%, respectively. On defense, it seems that the Gauchos may have the advantage as they are holding their opponents to only 57 points per game. The Titans are currently giving up more points to their opponents, averaging 65 points per game, which is more than they average themselves. If the Titans wish to salvage the rest of their season and finish with an overall positive record, they will need to win all six remaining games of the season. They’ll look to start off a strong finish to the season and even up the series against Santa Barbara inside Titan Gym at 7 p.m. on Thursday .

Fujika Nimmo attempts a free-throw in Titan Gym on Jan.29. (Navtej Hundal / Daily Titan)

Pitch: Titans swing into new season

CAYLA LUNA Staff Writer

Fullerton had an overall record of 20-35 and a Big West Conference record of 13-23, placing them ninth in the conference. The Titans had a tough end to their 2021 season, finishing with a six-game losing streak and losing 14 of their last 15 games. On the season, they posted a team batting average of .264, .345 on base percentage, .362 slugging percentage and 22 home runs. The Titans will need dramatic improvements if they wish to win a VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

conference championship, something they haven’t done since 2018. Fullerton made a coaching change in July, bringing back Jason Dietrich as the sixth head coach in its Division I history. Dietrich was the Titans’ pitching coach from 2013-16, but spent the last two seasons with East Carolina as the pitching coach and helped guide them to the NCAA Super Regionals in 2021. Dietrich guided one of the best pitching staffs in the country. Along with taking his team to the 2015 College World Series, Dietrich’s pitching staff ranked 11th or better in the nation each season he was with Fullerton.

Dietrich will have to rebuild a pitching staff after losing two notable pitchers, Tanner Bibee and Kyle Luckham. In the 2021 MLB Draft, Bibee was drafted in the fifth round by the Cleveland Indians. Luckham departed from Fullerton’s program and transferred to play for Arizona State. Among this year’s returners is outfielder Caden Connor, who appeared in 51 games and started 50 of them during his first collegiate season in 2021. He led the team with a .325 batting average, .417 on-base percentage and 29 runs. Infielder Zach Lew is another key returner who appeared in 43 games

and started 40 last season. He wrapped up the season posting a .284 batting average, .417 on-base percentage and .361 slugging percentage. Long Beach State was named the preseason favorite to win the 2022 Big West Conference title by the league’s 11 head coaches and closed last season with a 28-15 overall record and 26-14 conference record. Fullerton ranked fifth at 58 points and below Long Beach State, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Fullerton is scheduled to begin Big West play away against UC Santa Barbara on March 18-20. The Titans will then take on conference opponent

UC Riverside at Goodwin Field from March 25-27. Titans fans can also expect to see conference games against UC Davis, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly SLO and UC Irvine at Goodwin field. The Titans will also host non-conference opponents Gonzaga, Kansas State, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, San Jose State, USC, San Diego, Brigham Young University, and UCLA. The Titans are scheduled to kick off the 2022 season this week and plan to host 31 of their 56 games at Goodwin Field. They will open this season away from home with a three game series against Stanford from Feb. 18-20. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2022

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