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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 111 Issue 5

False alarm temporarily closes Dan Black Hall

CAYLA LUNA Staff Writer

SPENCER OTTE Editor

Dan Black Hall was temporarily closed on Tuesday morning when a smoke alarm was tripped by steam from a leaking pipe, according to Cal State Fullerton Police Capt. Scot Willey. The closure came after a fire alarm from Dan Black Hall was received by the CSUF Police Department, Willey said. Students were alerted to the incident via text or phone call early on Tuesday morning. “It was reporting here, at the police dispatch center, that there was a trouble alarm inside of an electrical room, which is fairly common. Sometimes a wire will emit some smoke or even just a smell or something like that,” Willey said. Once police arrived and met with the fire department,

Willey said it was determined that a leak of hot water in one of the room’s pipes set off the alarm after causing steam. It was decided that CSUF’s Facilities Management, plumbers and others would need an unspecified amount of time to fix the issue, Willey said. He added that the decision to close down the building was a logistical one. “It wasn’t out of any fear of any fire or anything dangerous,” Willey said. “It was just that the alarms were going to continue to be set off by the steam, so they just didn’t want to have to keep clearing the building every 10 minutes or five minutes.” Willey said it was quickly resolved and a second emergency notification was sent out to inform students. He said the university decided to notify students of the building’s closure for the benefit of students with early morning classes. “We sent out the original notice to everybody in case they had like 8:00 classes or something like that. So the professors, the students and the leadership over there would know that the building was going to be closed

down for an amount of time,” Willey said. “We didn’t know at that time if it was going to be 30 minutes, or if it was going to be three hours, or 10 hours.” Willey said that campus police ran into unexpected technical issues when sending out the alert message. “It was a matter of having some pre-prepared templates that didn’t quite work out the way that we thought they would,” Willey said. He said that the university would be working with trainers to re-introduce the software to officers so that they can be better prepared for future emergencies. Willey added that they have not had to use the software very often in the last several years while the campus was closed due to the pandemic. “We want it to be very clear, and we weren’t able to do that yesterday. So we were already making adjustments,” Willey said. “We’re already fixing that, and we’re obviously hoping that that won’t happen again.” Alerts were sent by University Police using the crisis management platform Everbridge, and around 40,000 people received alerts, Willey said.

Dan Black Hall closed temporarily on Tuesday morning due to a smoke alarm. The building houses laboratories that are used for experiments on campus. (Frank Portillo / Daily Titan)

Asian American stereotypes have no place in the media

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Spanish-speaking indie artists worth listening to

Popular culture’s dissemination of stereotypes from the Yellow Peril is detrimental to Asian American viewers’ lives and well-being.

Expand your music library with these six underrated Latinx musicians, like Daniel Zepeda and Mariana de Miguel.

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Lifestyle

CSUF police responds Baseball to host Gonzaga for three-game series to arson A small fire was started in the men’s restroom of the Kinesiology and Health Science building.

The Titans, who have not dropped a series to the Bulldogs since 1980, will begin their seven-game homestand on Friday.

TIM PETERSEN Staff Writer

The Cal State Fullerton Police Department responded to a report of arson in the bathrooms of the Kinesiology and Health Science building on Feb. 17. Capt. Scot Willey of the CSUF PD said a custodial worker reported the incident. When officers arrived, they confirmed that the vandalism was an act of arson. Willey said the responding officers found a small burned toilet seat cover dispenser in one of the men’s restroom stalls. “It was one of the seat cover dispensers,” Willey said. Willey said the small fire was in room 150, which is the men’s restroom near the gymnasium. He said there are no suspects or witnesses at this time. He added that while some minor damage occurred near the dispenser, the fire did not spread beyond that point and that the custodial crew was able to clean the damage left behind by the fire. Willey said the fire did not trigger any smoke or fire alarms. “It was relatively small. It was kind of like a triangle, maybe the size of your hand, so it was very small. It might not have been enough to set off the alarms,” Willey said. He said they would take the investigation as far as possible. He added that CSUF PD would look for similar VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

JESENY ESCOBAR Asst. Editor

Damage from the arson incident visible in the bathroom in Kinesiology building. (Spencer Otte/ Daily Titan)

crimes or patterns since this is an uncommon incident. Willey urges anyone with information regarding the incident to call Sgt. Patrick Launi at the CSUF PD investigations unit at (657) 278-2903.

Cal State Fullerton’s baseball will host Gonzaga University this weekend in a three-game series. This is Fullerton’s first home game of the season and first pitch is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. at Goodwin Field. Game two of the series against Gonzaga is scheduled for Saturday evening at 6 p.m., followed by a 12 p.m. game on Sunday for the final game of the series. Fullerton has not faced Gonzaga since 2017, where Fullerton took two of three games and outscored the Bulldogs 8-5. The Titans have an overall record of 10-4 over the Bulldogs. Prior to Gonzaga winning only one of three games against Fullerton in 2017, the last time they won was in 1986 by one run, 3-2. All three games were decided by one run, but the Titans proved that they wanted the series win and only gave up one run in the sixth inning, securing their 3-2 win. Gonzaga will be a tough competitor for the Titans as they have won four West Coast Conference (WCC) titles in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021. Gonzaga’s baseball team was ranked at No. 35 in Collegiate Baseball’s Division I Preseason Poll

and were favored to repeat as WCC champions. Gabriel Hughes was projected as the WCC Pitcher of the Year in 2022 and was one of 55 players to be named on USA Baseball’s Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watchlist. Hughes was also mentioned in Baseball America’s “Ten Dangerous Mid-Major Teams to Watch in 2022,” along with teammates William Kempner, Trystan Vrieling and Brody Jessee. Three Gonzaga players were selected in the MLB draft last year. Third baseman Brett Harris was selected in the seventh round by the Oakland Athletics, shortstop Ernie Yake was selected in the tenth round by the Minnesota Twins and pitcher Alek Jacob was selected in the 16th round by the San Diego Padres. The Titans are coming off a tough outing last weekend where they lost two out of three games against Stanford. While the Bulldogs have an overall record of 3-2, winning their most recent game against Cal Berkeley, 9-8. It has been a tough battle for the Titans as they try to recover from last season when they ended with an overall record of 20-35 and a conference record of 13-23. However, this season they were picked to finish fifth in the 2022 Big West Conference Coaches Poll with 58 total points. Although Fullerton struggled in their season opener against Stanford, they dominated the following game winning, 11-0, and put up six runs and six hits in the fourth inning. SEE SWING

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Anti-Asian stereotypes in media enable violence Yellow Peril, a racist ideology, should not misrepresent Asian Americans on the silver screen. JESSICA CHOI Editor

The echoes of Asian stereotypes within mainstream media perpetuates the discrimination and rigid perspective of Asian Americans; thus, affecting this ethnic population’s mental and physical well-being. These stereotypes are mainly rooted in the racist ideology of Yellow Peril, which is the perception of Asians within America being threatening and invasive. This inaccurate portrayal directly ties into the stereotypical perception of Asians being sub-human, violent, foreign, exotic, submissive and possessing special powers. Asian stereotypes in the media need to end and true depictions of Asian American diversity need to be spotlighted. The mass consumption of these appalling characterizations would likely sway viewers to subconsciously internalize the media’s harsh sentiments toward Asian Americans and carry them out in social interactions. The media’s apparent indifference toward Asian American lives has to be scrapped completely. Often in popular films and television shows, Asians are seen in specific roles that reflect these stereotypes rooted in Yellow Peril. The stereotyped perspective of Asian representation in mass media is distorted through constructs of sexuality and power. Gendered stereotypes for Asian women include tropes such as the Lotus Blossom — a submissive, quiet Asian woman in need of saving and cultural enlightenment by a white man — and Dragon Lady — an Asian woman manipulating her sexuality with an ulterior, often dangerous motive. Both of these stereotypes hyper-sexualize Asian women and continue to exist within society and originate from the xenophoic idea of Yellow Peril. On the other hand, gendered stereotypes for Asian men consist of gangsters, barbarians, martial arts experts and geeks. These stereotypes reflect the violent and unnatural power tropes stemming from Yellow Peril. The stereotypes for Asian women and men take on the key characteristics of hypersexuality or asexuality, and ultimate power or powerless. Asians are seen as either a threat or invisible. The characterization of ethnic enclaves, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, as an Asian hub that consists of underlying dangers or strangeness within the Asian community is a common recurrence seen in media. In countless films, Los Angeles’ Chinatown has been depicted as an obscure, foreign place where equally strange Asian people reside. For example, the popular film series “Rush Hour,” which features Jackie Chan, often stereotyped

Asians in L.A. through the Yellow Peril perspective and consisted of many exaggerated stereotypes. Martial arts were a main component of this film series, however, there were many instances of hyper-sexualizing Asian women and depicting LA’s Chinatown residents as dangerous and sub-human. Although this popular film series is praised as an iconic comedic work showcasing Asian representation, it is just another form of media that perpetuates ongoing stereotypes that can negatively affect Asians within America and their communities. In March of 2021, the Atlanta spa shootings were a targeted attack against Asian women fueled by the killer’s “addiction to sex,” according to a New York Times article. Although the perpetrator plead guilty to the murders, the attack was not classified as a hate crime by the court. However, this crime sparked unrest in the Asian American community as the sexually and racially-motivated targets of the shooter specifically directed violence against Asian American women. This tragedy was a clear example to the Asian American community that the dangers of Asian stereotypes, such as the hyper sexualization of Asian women, are damaging to their existence and psyche. Whether it be an American-born Asian woman or an Asian immigrant woman, the stereotype of sexual exoticness perpetuates these women and can endanger them. Another more recent example of the lack of accuracy in Asian representation in mass media is Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” which was recently released last year. Again, martial arts played a prominent role in this film, an inevitable trick in the Hollywood playbook. Asian Americans deserve more roles other than “kung fu master” and more stories about their lives instead of their assumed fighting prowess. Although this recent film was a sentiment to the increased representation of Asians within the film industry, it was sad to see a plethora of overplayed stereotypes rooted in Yellow Peril being continued and passed down to younger generations. These distorted forms of representation frame the way society views all Asians, which can be dangerous to the Asian Pacific American community within California and across America. As evidenced, the lack of accurate Asian American representation, exaggeration of Asian culture, and constant use of stereotypes within film is an issue that begs for recognition in order to change the fixed societal framework of viewing Asians in America. People must educate themselves about inaccurate representations that are rooted in Yellow Peril. By recognizing the history behind this racist, xenophobic ideology, there will be possibilities for more honest representation about Asian Americans in the media industry, which will benefit the safety and progress of Asian Americans.

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Six Spanish-speaking indie artists to listen to Expand your music library with these underrated Latinx musicians. MICHELLE IBAÑEZ Asst. Editor

With the way things are in the world, it’s no doubt that we may all need a breather from daily life, and that can sometimes be through music. Having a good soundtrack to truly make yourself the main character of anything is very important. Not only does it inspire new ways you can reinvent yourself, but it can also expose you to great new artists that perhaps might become your favorite ones of the year. So to help out with that, here are some new Spanish-speaking artists you should listen to and expand your repertoire. Daniel, Me Estás Matando If you’re Latinx, you might know of boleros, and if you’ve never listened to Daniel, Me Estás Matando, you might just think you time traveled. Composed by Daniel Zepeda and Iván de la Rioja in 2018, the Mexican band is a modern-day take on the Spanish love songs that have transcended past borders. Their first single “¿Qué Se Siente Que Me Gustes Tanto?” has over 21 million streams on Spotify, and it’s reminiscent of Agustin Lara’s song style. Their contemporary take on boleros is beautiful, and an obvious good introduction for Gen Z to a genre that may be forgotten.

features the Grammy-winning artist Lila Downs, and a mix of acoustic sounds and equally catchy beats.

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Mexico City native Mariana de Miguel, better known as Girl Ultra, lands more in the R&B genre than indie or alternative. Her first album “Adios” is only composed of eight songs and features Tijuana native and rapper Fntxy in the song “Bye Bye.” In her second album “Nuevos Aires” Girl Ultra introduces Spanglish to her repertoire in “DameLove” with Cuco, another Spanglish singer from Hawthorne, California. Cuco’s song “Lover Is a Day” from his first album “Wannabewithu” has over 100,000,000 million streams on Spotify. Girl Ultra’s sultry, dark voice is easily one of the most noticeable characteristics of the artist, besides her keen eye to music production. With a cover of Miguel Bosé’s “Morena Mia” in her second album, Girl Ultra proves she can do it all and is definitely one to watch.

Colombian singer Elsa Carvajal is a one woman show. The artist, who goes by Elsa y Elmar artistically, once described her music as ‘spiritual-pop’ which is perhaps a suitable description of her sensual sounds. Her most popular song “Ojos Noche” has over 60 million streams on Spotify, and even received a feature with acclaimed Mexican indie artist Carla Morrison in 2020. She’s also had other collaborations with Mexican singer and actress Ximena Sariñana, and the Mexican band Little Jesus with their contemporary bachata song “Se Fue.” She also collaborated in bolero-style song “Grecia” with Daniel, Me Estás Matando. While still a small artist, Elsa y Elmar is bound to make enough noise soon.

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The Mexican quintet Little Jesus is a mix of pop, indie and rock, with an occasional side of acoustic sounds. Founded in 2012 by Santiago Casillas as the lead singer, Truco Sánchez Rucobo on drums, Fernando Bueno on the guitar, Arturo Vázquez-Vela with the keyboards and Carlos Medina on bass, the group have made a name for themselves in the Latin indie rock scene. Their collaborations have also helped catapult their audience, and in addition to working with Elsa y Elmar and Ximena Sariñana, they’ve also worked with Girl Ultra in the song “Fuera De Lugar,” one of their sexiest songs in terms of rhythm and sound. Silvana Estrada Silvana Estrada’s more acoustic sounds are what make her stand out from the rest of the artists on this list.

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With eclectic and catchy tunes, the Colombian singer, dancer, songwriter and visual artist, Esteban Mateus Williamson is shaping the Latin music scene. In 2019, Esteman revealed to his fans that he was a proud member of the LGBTQ community with the visuals for his song “Fuimos Amor.” The artist told Billboard that he had come out to his family and friends previously, but was advised to not share that information publicly. His album from that same year “Amor Libre” is probably what might have marked his international debut; his music always invites Latin sounds to his work more than the usual modernity of new Spanish-speaking artists. In “Amor Libre” his opener song “Solo” is a Colombian sound through and through. Equally in his most recent album “Si Volviera A Nacer,” the title track

Little Jesus

Her music is heavily based on her vocals and her peculiar instrument, the Venezualan cuatro. Her recent debut album “Marchita” was full of

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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MICHELLE IBAÑEZ. memorable lyrics and sounds that definitely felt like you were walking inside Estrada’s brain. More folk than indie, Estrada

should be the next artist to add on your list of new music, especially if you’re looking to break out from the usual indie or alternative genres.

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Five indoor plants that are easy to care for direct light. Monsteras should be watered every one to two weeks.

CATHERINE NORBY Asst. Editor

Any space in your home or office can be brought to life using plants that are low maintenance and hard to kill. As previously reported in NBC news, studies found that owning houseplants can improve concentration and productivity by 15%, boost moods, and lower stress. In addition, plants are a great substitute for those who are looking for something to take care of but are not quite ready to commit to pets or kids. The following five plants are great for beginners and each requires relatively little effort to maintain. Snake Plant Native to West Africa, snake plants do not require frequent watering in order to survive. This plant is also relatively adaptable when it comes to lighting conditions. Though its preference is bright indirect light, it will still survive in darker areas or direct sunlight. Snake plants can grow anywhere from six to eight feet. However, be warned that if a leaf is broken it will stop growing. Snake plants are also considered toxic if ingested by pets so be warned if you have any animals in your home who may try to bite its leaves. Overall, this is one of the hardest plants to kill, and you really can’t go wrong. Sword Fern Sword ferns are another easy plant for beginners. Like snake plants,

Aloe Vera Unlike the previously listed plants, aloe vera is a little more specific when it comes to light. This plant requires bright light in order to thrive. This plant is also a little tougher when it comes to watering as it should be completely dried out between waterings. You will also have to make sure the soil is drained after watering, which can be done by placing a layer of gravel or broken pottery pieces along the bottom of your planter to help with the drainage. What also makes aloe vera a unique plant to grow at home is that it can be used as a holistic treatment for minor burns and rashes. You can spread a layer of the gel from inside the leaf on the affected area of your skin to help ease discomfort.

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From Monstera to Aloe Vera, these low-maintenance plants are great choices for beginner plant owners. this green beauty is also drought tolerant and very tough. This plant is a great addition to your bathroom as well because they are native to the tropics and grow best in humidity. If you place this fern in another part of your home, it is suggested to set the planter on wet pebbles to help the plant maintain its moisture. Also,

ensure that your fern has enough space for its fronds to unfurl. You may want to check the plant for imperfect fronds because they could take over the fern. Monstera Like sword ferns, monsteras are also native to the tropics. Since

these plants can grow 10 to 15 feet tall and eight feet wide, you may have to use a moss pole to help support it as the plant ages. The monstera’s main growth period is from spring to fall, so it is best to give it indirect light during this period. However, during the winter the plant may require more

Spider Plant Similar to aloe vera, spider plants also need to be in a pot with good drainage to keep the soil from becoming too wet during watering. Spider plants do best in indirect sunlight and may die if left in direct sunlight. This plant is ideal for indoor growth because it does best in temperatures between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also take the spider plant’s “pups,” which are offshoots from the plant that can be replanted, and give them to a friend to start their own indoor garden or grow another one for yourself.

Ranking popular Korean snacks from H Mart Venture out of the ordinary snack go-to’s with these unique Asian chips, biscuits and pastries. JESSICA CHOI Editor

S-Tier Haitai honey butter chips These chips made waves within the past couple of years, sparking an intense love for this unique flavor combo. The dusting of addictive honey butter powder on top of a crisp light potato chip is not overwhelming but packed with flavor. A sweet, salty and savory chip that is a special and timeless taste suited for various taste preferences. Lotte Pepero almond The classic Korean cookie snack

that takes the form of a stick, covered in chocolate and rolled in chopped almonds. There is something fun and child-like about eating these chocolate-covered sticks. Plus the taste is simple, addictive and not too sweet. Koreans celebrate November 11th as Pepero Day, as the date visually resembles Pepero sticks. On this day, gifting friends, family, co-workers or romantic partners a box of Pepero is a cute way to show appreciation. Ohsung

Yes! Chips! Shrimp chips Shrimp-flavored chips come in various forms in Asian cuisine. These Ohsung shrimp chips have exponentially raised in popularity and are extremely satisfying to eat. They are light, crisp melting chips made from tapioca powder. They pack a great punch of flavor that is not overwhelming and highly addicting. Chowing down the entire bag by yourself is nothing to take shame in.

A-Tier Nogshim Shrimp Crackers The iconic, classic and undying favorite among young people and mature taste palettes. It’s a reliable go-to snack for any occasion: snacking in the car, mindlessly munching on during a movie or sharing with friends. The crunchy, crisp texture mixed with a subtle shrimp flavor is always a nice treat. Ottogi Ppushu Ppushu Another all-time favorite dried ramen snack that is meant to be eaten uncooked. The name translates to “to crush,” as you’re supposed to add the powder flavor packet, crush and mix the ramen in the packaging. The fun satisfaction one gets from preparing and eating this snack is incomparable. It comes in multiple flavors, but the spicy dduckboki flavor is the most popular.

Haitai Homerun Ball A soft, light and buttery pastry ball filled with chocolate is delicious and easy to pop in your mouth. Resembling baseballs is their famous advertising theme, and their name suits the snack perfectly as it really is a homerun. B-Tier Orion O Karto Potato Sticks These potato chips resemble french fries and have a hollow middle, making them a light crunchy snack. If you’re craving fries, Orion Potato Sticks are a great alternative without needing to stop by a restaurant for the real thing. Although these chips can get a bit repetitive towards the end of the bag, they are still a delicious french fry alternative that goes great with a meal. Orion Choco boy These are cute mini mushroom-shaped biscuits with the top of

the mushroom made out of chocolate. Not only are these snacks adorable, they also taste like a nice chocolate covered cookie. A nice, sweet treat that can get a little too sweet after a box. C-Tier Nongshim Banana Kick Banana-flavored puffs resemble toddler treats but can be something you crave once in a while. Its artificial banana flavor is a guilty pleasure that does get sickening after a handful. Still, an occasional craving of these banana puffs is no shock. Orion Peanut Ball with Squid A crunchy squid flavored cracker with a peanut in the inside sounds like a strange combination — and it is. It is an acquired taste, but it does satisfy those strange cravings you may have once in a while. These squid balls are a classic Korean snack. D-Tier Haitai Ace cracker Wheat flour crackers are not the most satisfying to eat since they can be dry. These plain, bland crackers are popular among older individuals as it pairs well with coffee or tea. Sadly there is no flavoring, so it may get boring quickly.

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F-Tier Lotte Choco Pie You may be shocked to see the iconic Choco Pie sitting at the bottom of the tier list, but let’s all acknowledge these marshmallow and chocolate pies are old news. Their texture is not pleasing because the cake lacks moisture, the marshmallow filling is boring and the chocolate on the outside is too thin. There are so many cake-like Korean snacks that beat Choco Pie any day. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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Upcoming Orange County weekend events CATHERINE NORBY Staff Writer

OC Vegan Fest - Santa Ana Hosted by The Plant District, a nonprofit organization that helps plant-based businesses to meet their goals, the OC Vegan Fest will be held in downtown Santa Ana on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Entry is free and there will be more than 50 vendors for attendees to choose from. There will also be interactive raffles during the festival. The Champagne Divas Rise 2 Fame Competition - Westminster Bleu Nightclub will be hosting two Rise 2 Fame drag competitions — one on Feb. 24 and another on March 10. Doors to Bleu open at 8:30 p.m. and the show will start at 10 p.m. There will also be an open bar. Tickets cost $15 for those over the age of 21 and $20 for ages 18-20. Lantern Festival 2022 - Costa Mesa Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Segerstrom Concert Hall on Feb. 26. From 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., there will be indoor music and dance festivities as well as storytelling, art activities and riddles. Attendees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test upon entry and masks will be required. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Due to venue capacity admission is a first come, first serve basis. The second part of the event will take place outside from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Outdoor performances and other activities for young

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(Gabriela Mendoza-Legorreta/ Daily Titan) children will be provided and masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. Tickets are not required for the second half of the event.

HaHa Davis - Irvine HaHa Davis will perform at the Irvine Improv on Feb. 26 at 9:45 p.m. Originally from Detroit, Davis got his start making funny

clips on Vine and Instagram before appearing on Comedy Central programs like “Detroiters” and “D-Boy.” He’s also worked with famous artists such as Chance the

Rapper and Snoop Dog. Tickets can be purchased on ticket web and range from $25$85. Attendees must be over the age of 21.

6 News

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Camp Titan returns after two-year absence The program offers a free outdoor experience for children of low income families. HEATHER EYRE Asst. Editor

After a two-year absence, Camp Titan will return this summer, according to the Associated Students board of directors meeting on Tuesday. As one of Cal State Fullerton’s official philanthropies, the program is provided free of charge to children in Orange County and surrounding communities from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds. Kids identified for participation are treated to a week-long residential summer camp experience in June at a local YMCA mountain campsite. “This program is one that has been going on this campus for many, many years,” said Austin Ysais, manager of student programs for ASI. “It is a great philanthropy where we’re able to provide a week-long summer camp for students, for kids that would not normally be able to go to something like this.” The board unanimously approved two new co-directors, Marcus Reveles and Nicholas Torres to lead the 2022 program. It was the first time in two years the board held their semi-monthly meeting in person. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the campus closures, the board had been meeting exclusively via Zoom. Reveles, who previously served as ASI president for the 2020-21 school year, will graduate in May. “I want to kind of end my college career off with a bang in doing something as awesome as Camp Titan,”

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ASI staff at the 2019 Camp Titan. (Courtesy of Camp Titan) Reveles said. Torres gained leadership experience as an officer for the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Since 1969, the program has been operated by ASI and staffed by CSUF student volunteers.

After completing on-site training, student volunteers will serve as camp counselors, caring for the children and leading them in activities throughout the week. Reveles said many counselors are repeat volunteers and there has even been a former camp participant who became a counselor.

Previous camp activities included canoeing, swimming, wall climbing, ropes courses, astronomy, arts and crafts, hiking and nature education, archery and more. By the end of the week, the program strives to provide campers with opportunities to develop healthy interpersonal interactions, learn to be independent

in their actions, and add problem-solving to their skills list. Ysais said he hopes to have the application for volunteers available online in the coming weeks. “Right now we’re trying to collect as many as possible. So we have at least three more weeks where we will be collecting for counselors,” Ysais said.

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GEMINI Moving on can be difficult, and finding better ways to do it can help you out. Reaching out to those close to you can allow you to ask for advice and find new ways to move on.

CANCER You might stumble on a rough patch this week, Cancer. Sometimes things become overwhelming or too much. Give yourself some time to feel those emotions and let them go. Let yourself cry, or indulge in your favorite food or movie. LEO A favorable week lies ahead. Feeling of romance will rule your week; you’ll be a flirt with everyone you meet. Don’t get in over your head.

VIRGO The new you is emerging. Although you might not feel it, this week will help you shine. Use this week to focus on yourself and recognize the ways that you’ve changed and grown.

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LIBRA Working on yourself can be difficult, but the outcome is something to be proud of. Working to better yourself will bring you energy and ambition. It can stomp out bad habits and pick up beneficial habits can help you grow. SCORPIO You might feel very vulnerable, this week. Try not to have others influence your thoughts and feelings; stay true to yourself. Keep yourself grounded by talking to trusted friends and family, taking some time to relax, and journaling. SAGITTARIUS A new journey awaits you. Your ambition will take over this week and lead you on new paths., Whether it’s something small, like a new outing, or a big change, like a new career, this new journey will be exciting. CAPRICORN Finding balance might be a struggle for you this week. Making a schedule might be of help, but also learning what your limits are is essential. Aim to recognize what things are feeling overwhelming and adjust your schedule accordingly. AQUARIUS Confidence will grace your week. Embrace this surge in confidence and keep it growing by writing affirmations, taking a day to yourself and starting new routines that will promote positive energy. PISCES This week, you’ll be in a very talkative mood. It would even seem as if you don’t have a filter when speaking. Some relationships may be at stake as your words can be hurtful. Keep in mind to think through what you say before you speak.

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A) Astolat Dollhouse Castle B) Mr. Potato Head C) The Original Monopoly D) Zany Zappers

A) Duck-billed platypus B) A and C C) Spiny anteater D) Ostrich

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2022

TITAN SPORTS TO BATTLE RIVALS

Fullerton to face Irvine in pivotal conference rematch ZIMRY HERNANDEZ Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball will look to make three-straight wins as they host UC Irvine on Thursday night. Fullerton has an overall record of 16-8 and is currently ranked second in Big West Conference, posting a 9-3 conference record. The UC Irvine Anteaters rank third with a 7-3 conference record and a 13-7 overall record. The Anteaters enter the contest riding the momentum of a seven game win streak. Irvine has posted a win streak of seven games or more three times in the last four seasons. Fullerton is led by senior forward E.J. Anosike, leading the team and Big West Conference in scoring, averaging 16 points a game. Anosike is averaging nearly eight rebounds a game, which is good for third in the Big West. Joining Anosike as one of three Titans who have both played and started in every single game this season, senior guard Damari Milstead is averaging almost 11 points per game, which is second on the team, and leads the team in assists, averaging three per game. Milstead has also proven to be a good defender, averaging close to two steals per game, which leads the Big West.

Forward Lado Laku secures a rebound against CSU Bakersfield on Feb. 5 inside Titan Gym. (Marisa Palmerin-Flores / Daily Titan)

Fullerton’s balanced attack on the offensive end could be a key to victory. Other than Anosike and Milstead, both senior guards Jalen Harris and Tray Maddox Jr. each average close to 10 points a game. Harris leads the conference in

3-point percentage at 46%. Irvine seems to be the better defensive team, as they hold their opponents to 58 points per game while shooting 37% on field goal attempts and 25% from deep. Fullerton, on the other hand, is allowing their opponents almost 67

points per game on close to 44% shooting and 37% 3-point percentage. The Anteaters have a relatively healthy squad, as seven of its players have played in all 20 games. Irvine is led by senior forward Collin Welp who leads the Anteaters in scoring and rebounding. Welp

averages 14 points and seven rebounds per game. He is followed up by sophomore guard Dawson Baker, who averages 10 points per game. Irvine also has a tremendous rim protector in junior forward Austin Johnson, who leads both the team and the Big West in blocks per game, at nearly three blocks. Fullerton, however, seems to have a slight edge on offense, as they average close to 71 points per game compared to Irvine’s 66 points per game. Shooting wise, both teams are neckto-neck. Fullerton and Irvine are both shooting around 44% respectively, while shooting 32% from downtown. The last time these two teams faced off, Fullerton narrowly walked away with the victory on the road, winning 65-63. Despite leading by eight at the half and not letting Irvine get to the free throw line until halfway through the second half, the Anteaters made it a close game. It became a one possession game within the last four minutes of regulation, with Fullerton ultimately coming out on top. Anosike was the standout of that game, finishing with a game high 16 points, including a clutch fade-away bucket to give the Titans a three point lead late in the game, along with 10 rebounds. Fullerton will look to sweep the season series against Irvine while the Anteaters will hope to get closer to second place in the Big West.

Women’s basketball prepares for UC Irvine TRISTAN ZELDEN Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball will face-off in a conference rematch against UC Irvine at the Bren Events Center on Thursday at 7 p.m. The last match between the two teams was on Jan. 20, where UCI took command of Fullerton’s court, 75-67. The Anteaters are currently ahead of the Titans in the Big West Conference standings. Irvine is tied for second place with Cal State Long Beach, both schools have a 10-4 conference record. Meanwhile, Fullerton is tied with Cal State Northridge for eighth place with a 5-8 conference record. Overall, CSUF is falling short of a winning record at 10-13. Last week, Fullerton won backto-back matches against Cal State Northridge, 61-53, and UC Santa Barbara, 61-48. So far, this marks the only wins earned for the team in the month of February. The longest streak for the Titans thus far has been two wins. Before those wins, they dropped four games in a row against Hawaii, Long Beach State, CSU Bakersfield and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Freshman guard Lily Wahinekapu is leading the charge in scoring 15 points per game while shooting 41% from the field. Her performance makes her the fourth highest-ranked player in the Big West. Junior guard Fujika Nimmo falls behind Wahinekapu in points per game with 10 points at

38% from the field. Sophomore center Ashlee Lewis leads the team in field goal percentage at 49% and follows behind Wahinekapu in points per game with about nine points. The Anteaters’ 67-57 loss against Hawaii on Feb. 19 left them with an overall record of 1510. The team’s biggest win streak was at five from Jan. 27 to Feb. 10. Both teams have fared better playing at home rather than playing away. CSUF has gone 8-5 home and 2-8 away. UCI might have the advantage with this home game as the team is currently going 9-4 home and 5-6 away. For Irvine, guard Kayla Williams is the driving force for her squad, averaging close to 15 points per game with a field goal percentage of 38%. She ranks in fifth place behind Wahinekapu in the Big West. Following in those footsteps is fellow guard Chloe Webb who averages close to six rebounds a game, the most on the team, and scores nearly 11 points per game. Irvine’s forward Sophia Locandro is second on the team in rebounds per game with about five and is third in points at nearly nine per game. As a team, CSUF has been scoring about 60 points each game while shooting 41% from the field. UCI is scoring more with 67 points per game, but is less efficient at around a 39% field goal percentage. Other players from the two teams that are in the top 25 scorers in the Big West are Fullerton’s Nimmo, ranked 21, and Lewis ranked 24 in the conference. Out of the Anteaters, the only player in the top 25 scorers besides Williams is Webb at rank 18.

Ashlee Lewis (second from right) attempts a free throw against UC Irvine inside Titan Gym on Jan. 20. (Navtej Hundal / Daily Titan) VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

Titan baseball assembles before facing USC at Goodwin Field in 2020. (Omar Sanchez / Daily Titan)

Swing: Titans charge into weekend matchup Coach Jason Dietrich made his season debut as head coach last weekend and earned his first career win. Dietrich was appointed last June and is the sixth head coach in Titan Baseball History. From 2013 to 2016, Dietrich was the Titan’s pitching coach. He will serve as both head coach and pitching coach. As first time head coach, Dietrich seems hopeful for the 2022 season. “We feel we are in a decent spot and looking forward to moving ahead,” Dietrich said. As for pitching, Dietrich has a simple approach to the Titan’s strong pitching style. “We will try to keep it simple. We are about being aggressive in the strike zone, and we’re not afraid of contact. We need to be fearless, and we must be able to throw a couple pitches for strikes and trust our defense, which I think is strong,” Dietrich said. So far, Fullerton has a batting average of .240 and .306 on base and a total of 12 runs, compared to Gonzaga’s batting average of .269 and .376 on base and a total of 34 runs. Junior outfielder Damone Hale is currently

leading the Titans with five hits, three runs and a .556 batting average. Zach Lew, JT Navyac, and Austin Schell are tied with two runs each. The Titans will rely on Cameron Repetti’s pitching skills — as he pitched for six innings and only allowed one run and two hits last weekend against Stanford. Gonzaga will also go up against Fullerton’s starting pitchers Tyler Stultz and Christian Rodriguez. Prior to playing at CSUF, Stultz was a starting pitcher for four years at Ohlone College and helped his team become conference champions four years in a row. He made his season debut last weekend, pitching for five innings and only allowing four hits with no runs from Stanford. Gonzaga’s infielder Grayson Sterling is the current leader as he has a batting average of .429, nine hits and four runs. Fellow infielder Mason Marenco and outfielder Enzo Apocada also have four runs. This will be three of seven home games that Fullerton will host over the next two weeks. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN