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Monday, April 25, 2022

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 111 Issue 16

CSUs not prepared for earthquakes

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Cal State Fullerton has not updated its Emergency Operations Plan. (Carlos Cordova / Daily Titan)

Four cited near Nutwood structure On April 21, a student witnessed two men and two women looking inside of parked cars. TIM PETERSEN Staff Writer

Two men a nd two women were cited with va r ious cha rges a fter a student found them look ing into pa rked veh icles in the Nutwood Pa rk ing Str ucture on Apr il 21, according to the CSU F Police Depa r tment.

Capt. Scot Willey of the Cal State Fullerton Police Department said they responded to the call at around 3 p.m. on April 21. He said a police officer on a motorcycle was first on the scene. “He saw three people, they looked at him startled, and they all jumped into a van. And they tried to slowly leave,” Willey said. The responding officer made a traffic stop where the police eventually found a stolen driver’s license and a machine-powered saw during their investigation. SEE POLICE

Members of the Center of Sustainability and other organizations gathered to celebrate the garden’s opening. (Sinclair Andruska / Daily Titan)

New campus garden promotes food security SINCLAIR ANDRUSKA Asst. Editor

The individuals’ van was impounded by CSUF Police Department. (Matthew Keyser / Daily Titan)

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Ca l St ate Fu l ler ton broke g rou nd on it s f i rst ca mpus ga rden a nd made a n i mpor t a nt st r ide towa rds sust a i nabi l it y on Apr i l 21. St udent a nd facu lt y memb ers f rom t he Center of Sust a i nabi l it y, as wel l as com mu n it y orga n izat ions a nd ot her suppor t i ng facu lt y gat here d to celebrate t he occa sion.

The garden is located between the Humanities building and Gordon Hall, to the right of Aloha Java. Michael Lotito, the chief engineer and associate director of plant operations at CSUF, said the campus garden is an effort to promote sustainability and educate students. The garden will feature raised plant beds, where student organizations, classes, programs and departments can maintain a raised bed section on a semester basis. SEE GARDEN

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While containing the grit of the Nordic era, the film lacks narrative substance. MATTHEW KEYSER Editor

Director Robert Eggers’ third feature film is a brutal revenge flick that relies on stunning visuals and epic fight scenes to compensate for a movie that feels like it’s playing it safe. Distancing itself from becoming a psychological spectacle — a trait which Eggers highlights in his previous films — “The Northman” feels more conventional than artistic and lacks character development as a result. “The Northman” takes its influence from a 13th century Norse-folk tale that became the inspiration for William Shakespearer’s “Hamlet.” Eggers’ take on the Danish prince sets his film in the Viking Age, where beastly physicality and images of horror are used to help retell this Nordic myth. Young prince Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård) seeks retribution after witnessing the murder of his father, King Aurvendail (Ethan Hawke), by his uncle Fjölnir (Clas Bang), in a power move to take over his kingdom. After escaping and promising himself that he will one day return to avenge his father, Amleth grows into a brutal warrior whose savagery is fueled by the memory of what was taken from him. After a night of pillaging with his clan, Amleth encounters a Seeress (Björk), a witch who prophesies that his revenge will soon take place. The next day,

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‘The Northman’ delivers more violence than worthwhile depth Amleth discovers that his uncle has given away his father’s kingdom and rules a small Icelandic village with Amleth’s mother, Queen Gudrún (Nicole Kidman), who Fjölnir married after killing Aurvendail. Hoping to fulfill his promise and save his mother, Amleth poses as a slave and stows away on a ship headed towards the village. On his journey he meets Olga of the Birch Forest (Anya Taylor-Joy), an enslaved mystic who is taken by Amleth’s thirst for vengeance and offers her help to carry out his plan for revenge. Bleak, unrelenting and nihilistic, “The Northman’’ is patient in its storytelling, but lacks enough momentum to carry it to the end. It focuses too much on the myths and fails to rejuvenate a commonly told story. Ingrained with bone-crunching action and bloodshed, the film tries to draw historical accuracy with its depiction of Vikings. Consulting with historians, Eggers strived to keep “The Northman” historically accurate to the film’s setting by having the production pay close attention to detail in everything from the set designs, costumes and props, giving the film a marvelous authenticity that really stood out. Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke — Eggers’ longtime collaborator — creates enough visual flair with his use of mystic imagery, making the film feel like a heavy-metal Viking music video.

The film’s cast is stacked with unimaginable talent. Skarsgård brings an energetic and raw performance where he’s fully enthralled in the Norse warrior persona. Not only does his hulky stature make him look intimidating, but Skarsgård’s embodiment of a man full of rage and violence is highlighted by the character’s savagery throughout the film. Taylor-Joy is mesmerizing and does a great job leveling Skarsgård’s intensity. The two have a chemistry that’s palpable and sexy. Both actors are fully

committed to their performances and clearly bring everything they have to the table. The film’s true scene stealer, Kidman delivers a wickedly chaotic performance, managing to play both a nurturing and menacing queen whose ambitions outweigh her own son’s. “The Northman’’ owes its strengths to its amazing cast, beautiful cinematography and epic battle sequences. Yet, compared to Eggers’ last two films, “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse,” this film feels too

commercialized, too much on the spectacle of war and less on its characters. With a runtime of two hours and 16 minutes this film could have trimmed off about 20 minutes, allowing its middle act to feel less weary and drawn-out. The film highlights Eggers’ imaginative flights and despite a great cast, this retelling of “Hamlet” comes off emotionally stagnant. “The Northman’’ is not a bad film, it has all the qualities you would want in a Viking epic and delivers a visceral experience with enough action and thrills to keep you entertained. However, for fans of the art house director looking for an immersive plunge into character development, the film falls short, leaving you with a bland and unsatisfying feeling at the end.

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The best musical acts from Coachella 2022

Music-loving desert dwellers returned to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival following a two-year hiatus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, so excitement for this year’s festivities was high. The venue brings in more than just the musical artists in the lineup and draws in a huge crowd of celebrities, social media influencers and young people. However, the music is still the main attraction of the festival, so here are some of the best songs from Coachella 2022’s musical artist lineup. “Moth To A Flame” by The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia This single was released in late 2021 and served as a launching point for The Weeknd’s “Dawn FM” album era. The song highlights The Weeknd’s clear vocals and new retro style while blending the alluring electronic sound Swedish House Mafia is known for. “I Am The Best” by 2NE1 Korean pop girl group 2NE1, which disbanded in 2016, made a surprise guest appearance at Coachella. The group came on stage to end 88rising’s set and performed their most popular song, “I Am The Best.” This pop, hip-hop and techno song, released in 2011, still has as strong of an impression as it did in the early 2010’s K-pop atmosphere. “Sugar” by Brockhampton “Sugar” from their 2019 album “Ginger” was their first and only song that reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart as it blended an irresistible pop sound with their unique alternative style. The hip-hop boy band surpassed their indie identity and made their mark on the mainstream music industry in 2020. However, they announced that the Coachella 2022 performance will be their last performance ever and will have an indefinite hiatus as a group. “As It Was” by Harry Styles Harry Styles had an electrifying performance with Shania Twain at VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

“Megan’s Piano” by Megan Thee Stallion Opening up her Coachella stage with her self-produced rap song “Megan’s Piano,” the rap artist highlighted her array of musical performance skills. She produced this song herself, playing the catchy piano riff and rapping. “Walk On Water” by Slander The DJ duo known as Slander dropped their new single “Walk On Water” on April 21 and performed it for the first time as an officially released song at their Coachella set. The ethereal song is an emotional storytelling of missing someone and the lengths you would go to be with them again. The build up of the song is lengthy, but the dramatic drops makes it worth the wait. “Get Down” by Still Woozy Alternative-pop singer and songwriter Still Woozy brought his smooth vocals to the Coachella stage. He performed his indie pop-funk song “Get Down” which integrates all the unique sounds of his music into one catchy composition. “Honesty” by Pink Sweat$ The R&B, soul and pop artist had his first Coachella performance, highlighting his powerful, yet sweet vocals. “Honesty” is a love song that is primarily the singer’s voice accompanied by a guitar melody. Pink Sweat$ has an impressive range and emotion behind his voice that makes this song sentimental and addictive. The heat and distance of the Coachella Valley did not stop the return of the festival and its various fans and artists. This year’s headliners, The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia, were a strong duo that put on an impressive performance mixing electronic, pop and R&B sounds.

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Coachella, singing “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” together. But from his personal discography “As It Was” was his highlight solo song at the festival. Styles’ voice sounds fragile and calm throughout the song and it is balanced with a catchy, upbeat sound. It’s an energetic song about bittersweet feelings and reminiscing about the past.

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Simple tips to beat the heat CATHERINE NORBY Asst. Editor

There’s a big heat wave coming this week, with temperatures creeping into the high 70s and low 80s across Orange County. The rising temperatures will put a strain on the power grid if everyone is running their air conditioners. You can help ease the stress by using these alternative methods for cooling your home.

TIP #1

Curtains during the day, open windows at night Your house will stay cooler during the day if you close your curtains since they keep sunlight out of the home. For windows that get a lot of sunlight, try using darker curtains or fabric such as duvetyne to block the light. The air outside is probably a little cooler than the air inside of the house. This is when you should open your windows and doors to let that cool air in. If you have a door leading to your kitchen, it’s a good idea to keep that closed while preparing hot meals so that hot air stays away from the rest of the house.

TIP #2

Adjust your ceiling fan Depending on the season, you will want to adjust the direction of your ceiling fans. During summer, the fan should spin counter-clockwise to create a nice breeze and during the winter the fan should move clockwise to push the warm air down. Exhaust fans are best for the kitchen and bathroom. These fans will help pull hot steam out of the room, keeping you cooler. You can also install an exhaust fan in your bedroom if you get a lot of sunlight exposure throughout the day.

TIP #3 Portable air conditioning You don’t have to break the bank with a $300 portable air conditioner. Instead look into smaller units. They won’t cool down an entire room as they are not industrial grade, but they will help to at least cool off your body. These are a great alternative to floor fans because they won’t just blow the hot air around, they will blow cool air out. Some of the more popular small units on the market right now selling for under $100 are Arctos, Arctic Air Chillbox, Briza, Cool Air and Evapolar.

TIP #4 Ice If you have fans in your house, there’s a way to make them more effective so they’re not just pushing hot air around. Place cold water or ice in front of your fans to cool the air they’re blowing out. Closing your doors and windows will help keep the cold air inside, effectively cooling you down without the use of your air conditioner. Make sure to close the curtains to maximize the efficiency of this method.

TIP #5 Insulated window film Using insulated window film on the inside or outside of your windows will help keep your house cooler by providing up to 98% infrared protection. This will also help your house cool down more efficiently should you decide to use your air conditioning. You can have insulated window film installed professionally or look into DIY kits.

TIP #6 Plant Vines Putting up plant vines on the outside of your home and by windows will help keep the heat away. The vines will act as a natural awning while also reducing the temperature of your walls by blocking the sun.

TIP #7 Replace incandescent lightbulbs It is estimated that 90% of the energy produced by incandescent lightbulbs comes out in the form of heat. Switching to compact fluorescent lamps or other energy efficient bulbs will help cool down your house because they don’t produce as much heat. They will also help lower your electricity bill in the long run.

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Garden: Fresh produce could help ASI food pantry

The garden is located between the Humanities building and Gordon Hall. (Sinclair Andruska / Daily Titan)

1 “I’m hoping that it’s going to be growing produce that we add to the food pantry so that we can have some fresh produce in there. We have some fresh produce, but it’s not a lot,” said Jennifer Langenwalter, a health educator for TitanWell. “I’m hoping that it will be providing seasonal harvest on a regular basis.” The Associated Students food pantry is a campus program dedicated to helping students who face food insecurity. CONTINUED FROM

In fall 2021, the pantry received over 3,100 visits from students. St. Jude Medical Center, located in Fullerton, helped make the campus garden possible. Barry Ross, the vice president for healthy communities at St. Jude Medical Center emphasized the importance of students having nutritious food available. “We’re hoping that this garden will be able to grow food for people that need healthy food, and will help deal with some of the food insecurity issues

that we know some students struggle with,” Ross said. The ceremony is part of the Office of Sustainability’s Earth month effort taking place this April. The Earth month events involve collaboration with the Fullerton Arboretum as well as other CSUF student programs, such as the Urban Agriculture Community-based Research Experience, known as U-ACRE. U-ACRE is a community-based experience for CSUF students that also works in community outreach

to help towards environmental justice and sustainable agriculture. Michael Dean, a CSUF graduate student who is involved with the Center for Sustainability as well as U-ACRE, said he sees this garden project as a way to bring more cultural diversity to students. “Most importantly, they’re healthy foods, and are foods grown in a way people feel proud to eat, you know, feel proud to consume,” Dean said. Sheryl Fontaine, the dean of the

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, said that collaboration for the garden has been in progress for years, however the COVID-19 pandemic set it back. Tonantzin Oseguera, the vice president of Student Affairs, spoke about the benefits of having a garden on campus. “It’s such a neat space to have on campus. I hope it provides a stress reliever for our students, as well as just a time to reconnect with nature,”

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“It’s very, very, very common for those to be used in cutting out catalytic converters,” Willey said regarding the saw. “So we are 99% sure they were here to cut out, steal someone’s catalytic converter like it’d been done earlier a week ago.” The CSUF PD charged two women, a 23-yearold and 31-year-old, and one 31-year-old man with possession of drug paraphernalia. The 31-year-old woman was charged with receiving stolen property, and the 23-year-old woman was charged with possession of a controlled

substance. The 48-year-old male was charged with driving without a license, Willey said. Each charge is a misdemeanor offense under California law. The group was allowed to leave, but Willey said their van was impounded by CSUF PD. Willey said they would use information from the parking structure’s license plate readers, which compile data on vehicles entering and exiting the parking structure, to see if the van had been on the campus before April 21. “So far, I don’t know that that’s given us any information to show that that vehicle has been here before,” Willey said.

As of April 18, passengers and drivers no longer have to wear face coverings. GENESIS PAVIA Asst. Editor

The Orange County Transportation Authority will no longer require passengers and bus drivers to wear face masks on OC buses. The decision to end the mask mandate occurred on April 18 after a court ruling in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Transit Administration. “We’ve always looked to the CDC and the Federal Transit Administration for guidance,” said Eric Carpenter, a media relations specialist at Orange County Transportation Authority. “When it was mandated, we immediately in 2020, required that masks be worn on board both by the coach

operators and passengers on board.” The Orange County Transportation Authority has enforced the mask mandate for approximately two years and even distributed about 4 million masks to its passengers, Carpenter said. Carpenter said that if the CDC decides to reinstate the mask mandate, OCTA will also follow up on that decision. “We’ve gradually seen ridership returning to our buses as the case counts go down. Ridership is at about 70% of where it was pre-pandemic, and we hope to see those number of riders continue to go up,” Carpenter said. “At the same time, safety has always been our top priority.” He added that although masks are no longer mandated when riding the bus, the Orange County Transportation Authority and the CDC still recommend wearing masks on board. The Orange County Transportation Authority will still provide hand sanitizing stations on board and distribute masks to those who wish to continue wearing masks on buses.

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Cal State Fullerton has no marshal program volunteers The audit showed that several univerisities, including CSUF, are not adequate for an earthquake. CARLOS CORDOVA ZIMRY HERNANDEZ CAYLA LUNA TRISTAN ZELDEN

Part 1 of 2 For five years, Cal State Fullerton failed to maintain a team of trained building marshals who would help evacuate the campus

in the event of a major earthquake. After the Daily Titan began asking questions about the lack of marshals, the university sent out a campus-wide appeal asking for volunteers to be marshals. Several Cal State University campuses, including Cal State Fullerton, failed to repair their Emergency Operations Plan, according to a 2016 audit by the California State University system. The university has not published any audits on the same subject since then. The Southern California Earthquake Data Center says there is an 85% probability of a major earthquake in the next 30 years. Orange County has been hit by several large earthquakes — in the last century, all with epicenters in Los Angeles County. Questions arise surrounding the university’s ability to get students and faculty out of buildings and off campus in the event of a major earthquake.

“Specifically, we found that the campus building marshal and evacuation chair programs needed improvement,” according to the audit. The audit also revealed that new hires and emergency operations center team members did not always complete training that included information on emergency preparedness, had an incomplete building marshal list and were not adequately prepared for an earthquake. The university is looking for volunteers for the building marshal program, according to a March 16 email sent by Angela North, the director of strategic initiatives. The email was sent after the Daily Titan requested information about the lack of campus building marshals. However, the turnover rate makes it hard to find new employees, and people are often not aware of the position, said University Police Capt. Scot Willey. “The challenge is that it needs

University police Capt. Scot Willey said CSUF is looking for volunteers for the marshal program. (Carlos Cordova / Daily Titan)

constant upkeep because there is always a turnover in employees through all the colleges at any university and ours is no different here at Cal State Fullerton. So the list of who’s on the building marshal program constantly changes and unfortunately, we haven’t had anybody in that position since summer of 2021,” Willey said. Buildings constructed after the 1970s have a stricter seismic code which makes them stronger against earthquake damage, said Kristijan Kolozvari, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at CSUF. “There is no earthquake-proof building,” Kolozvari said. “Generally, when it comes to earthquake safety, the newer buildings the better.” Several buildings on campus were built before these changes were made to the seismic code, including McCarthy Hall in 1963 and Langsdorf Hall in 1969. “I think a lot of infrastructure is pretty old, which is pretty obvious,” Kolozvari said. “They could be risky and that’s the big problem that I think the whole state of California and even UC system also has.” Kolozvari said that just because a building is up to code, does not mean that it will not be damaged during an earthquake. “When you’re talking about earthquakes and things, in a sense, it’s a totally different ball game than a fire or something where we’re moving people off the building. Because, with an earthquake, the building becomes part of the problem,” said Sean Walker, the associate dean of natural sciences and mathematics and building marshal for CSUF. According to the audit, the Emergency Operation Center did not have sufficient supplies to last 72 hours

and some were expired. Evacuation signs guide students and faculty to go to the closest exit. For some, this is the only information available if there were to be a severe earthquake on campus. “I’ve only seen the signs, inside the buildings, like the map basically,” said Diana David, a fourth-year film major at CSUF. Walker said that the last training he had was prior to COVID-19 and that the program may need some adjustments. “I think once they get a full set of staff over there, we have an emergency manager and we’re back from COVID and maybe we can do training together,” Walker said. The program currently does not have an emergency manager. The position orchestrates training and communicates with the building marshal during a disaster, like an earthquake, Willey said. “It takes a lot of planning, so even when you have a two-year gap in the actual live training, it takes that full two years to plan that and maybe not even two years, it might take a year, but it takes a long time,” Willey said. Walker said that despite not having an emergency manager, the program could still benefit from filling the position. These faults to the campus’ Emergency Operations Plan are not exclusive to CSUF. Several other audits completed by the CSUs showed that campuses all over the state have problems completing their emergency preparedness programs. In 1994, Northridge’s 6.7 magnitude earthquake caused significant damage to many CSU Northridge campus buildings and delayed the start of the spring semester by two weeks. Yet, in 2019, that campus still lacked the proper resources to

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Currently, CSUF does not have an emergency manager. (Carlos Cordova / Daily Titan)

function in an emergency, according to the CSU. Lisa Curtis, the emergency manager for CSUN, said that the audit conducted in 2020 was a real eye-opener for her and the department. “I would say it just was more detailed into areas we knew we were trying to overcome certain hurdles — such as the building marshal staffing and getting that current and trying to identify the best mode of keeping currency with the building marshall rosters,” Curtis said. Curtis said the campus audit also pointed out that the emergency generators were not all available due to their design and location on campus. San Francisco State University was audited in 2020 and was found to have substantial lapses in its emergency management capabilities. According to San Francisco State’s audit, the university failed to show documentation that newly-hired employees had gone through emergency preparedness training provided by their environmental health and safety department and their campus police department. All 10 members of San Francisco State’s Emergency Operation Committee from 2017-19 had not completed six specific Federal Emergency Management

Agency training courses. Apart from training, the entire campus “did not have building evacuation plans that included procedures for reporting emergencies, accounting for all employees, performing rescue/medical duties, making accommodations for people with disabilities, and listing contact information for employees who may have questions

regarding the plan,” according to the 2020 audit. Although San Francisco sits near one of the most dangerous and active fault lines in the western United States — the San Andreas fault — the university seems unprepared to handle emergency situations. In 2019, the state senate approved an $8 billion bond for the CSU and UC systems to help “expand student capacity in classrooms and

labs; address fire, safety and seismic deficiencies; and to modernize and construct facilities to keep pace with current technology and workforce needs.” The bond also requires universities to submit five-year plans that will prioritize “seismic retrofitting needed to reduce seismic hazards in buildings identified as high priority.” In a statement responding to the 2019 bond, the CSU wrote that its aging infrastructure was in “dire need of renovation and replacement, with more than half of our facility space being 40 years or older and a third being over 50 years old.” “Across all 23 CSU campuses, buildings are falling apart, which is why (this bond) is so necessary,” said Mia Kagianas, president of the California State Student Association. Kolozvari said there are several different earthquake structure plans that are designed to prevent a collapse. Buildings can have a base isolation system placed under the foundation, which is a soft layer that separates the structure from the base. During an earthquake, the rubbery layer helps absorb energy coming from the seismic faults instead of the energy affecting the structure. Kolozvari said that hydraulic and seismic dampers can also be placed in buildings to help absorb and dissipate energy. “The purpose of the building code is to prevent collapse and save human life,” Kolozvari said. Part 2: Quakes and the Campus, May 2

Older buildings like Langsdorf and McCarthy halls may not be sustainable for earthquakes. (Carlos Cordova / Daily Titan)

A 2016 audit revealed that several CSUs have failed to repair their Emergency Operations Plan. (Carlos Cordova / Daily Titan) VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Panelists had an open discussion about the issues men of color face in college. (Christian Aguilar-Garcia / Daily Titan)

The men of color panel was the final Brother-2-brother gathering of the spring semester. (Christian Aguilar-Garcia / Daily Titan)

Male Success Initiative hosts men of color panel Alumni guest speakers shared their personal expericences in the workforce. CHRISTIAN AGUILAR- GARCIA Staff Writer

Members of the Cal State Fullerton Male Success Initiative gathered in the Titan Student Union Underground Pub for the final Brother-2-Brother Gathering of the 2022 spring semester on April 22. According to its website, the Male Success Initiative, or MSI, is a CSUF department that seeks to address the variety of issues that men of color face in higher education, with the goal of offering guidance to undergraduate men of color through a network of mentors and academic support programs. The event, which was hosted by MSI counselor and senior career post graduation coordinator Janette Hyder, alongside MSI staff, featured

a panel on the topic of reflecting. “The mission is to ensure that our brothers are getting the support they need in order for them to be successful,” Hyder said. “To provide those transferable skills, prepare them, to let them know that they’re not in here alone.” The panel brought MSI fellows and CSUF alumni together for a discussion on the various issues that pertain to Black, Indigenous men of color within the college setting and to highlight the personal experiences of the alumni panelists during an afternoon of reflection and brotherhood. CSUF alumni guest speakers for the event were Julio Cesar Perez, Joaquin Valdez, Jeremiah Moore III, Rudy Ramirez, Luis Echeveste and Jose Torres. Hyder said that she came up with the idea of the event because she wanted to continue to provide words of wisdom from men of color in the workforce. “I felt that our brothers could definitely learn from their stories and feel inspired,” Hyder said.

“Because sometimes, you know, life happens, things happen, and we have to overcome things. So I felt that the stories that the men of color panel presented were going to be very compelling and inspirational.” After a brief introduction, the panelists began to speak about their personal experiences at CSUF and the various difficulties they had experienced and overcame during their lives. Attendees were given the opportunity to ask questions during the panel. Fourth-year communications major and MSI fellow Alan Ruelas said that his experience at the panel was impactful and that the stories told by the panelists spoke directly to him as a Chicanx individual. “Bringing in representation, having elders come and listen to us, it was very powerful and empowering,” Ruelas said. David Monterrosa, a second-year electrical engineering major and MSI scholar, said he felt that the stories shared by panelists and Hyder’s dedication left an impression on him.

“I think it was a really good event, hearing from a lot of the students that Jeanette has touched. Obviously, she’s been in the making of touching everyone, all the brothers here at MSI,” Monterrosa said. “So I think it was a really good event to just hear all the success stories of her students and then seeing how they are giving their own knowledge to us and how we can run with it.” As the event concluded, MSI fellows and panelists joined hands in solidarity to recite a group pledge. CSUF alumni and director of the California Decarbonization Coalition Jose Torres said that if there was one thing he wished students would focus on, it would be the importance of keeping hope in trying times. “I hope that the different stories, not just mine, but for my colleagues on the panel really illustrate that there is no single journey to reach success,” Torres said. “It’s about moving forward and preserving and adapting, asking for help and really being able to find yourself as much as you can and not being afraid of the next challenge.”

Campus Events for the week of April 25 CAYLA LUNA Staff Writer

Campus life continues to be active this week with a variety of events happening. ASI Farmers’ Market Associated Students farmers’ market returns this week, offering a chance to pick up produce, fresh snacks or buy prepared food from vendors. There is often music and performances as well. This event is planned for April 26 from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at the east plaza of the Titan Student Union. A Midsummer Night’s Dream A lighthearted Shakespearean play involving love, mistaken identities and magic is being presented this week. This play is planned for April 27–30 at 8 p.m. at Young Theatre in the Clayes Performing Arts Center. There is also a 2 p.m. option for April 30. To purchase tickets, students can visit the university’s College of the Arts website.

Virtual Study Abroad and Global Engagement General Information Session The Study Abroad and Global Engagement Office welcomes students every month to attend virtual general information sessions. This is an opportunity for students to find a program that fits their interests, budget and goals. This event is on April 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. To sign up, students can visit the Study Abroad and Global Engagement website. Movie Night: “Spider-Man: No Way Home” ASI and the Division of Information Technology will present “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” on April 29, with seating beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the screening at 5:30 p.m. at the Intramural Fields. Geology Research Day Geology Research Day is the opportunity for faculty, students, staff and alumni to gather for a discussion on geology and science. Students will also present their research. This event will take place at the Fullerton Arboretum at Bacon Pavilion on April 29 at 3 p.m.

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Opinion 9

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Banning Will Smith shows the Academy’s hypocrisy Filmmakers and stars with sexual assault allegations do not deserve recognition. GENESIS PAVIA Asst. Editor

The Academy Awards’ decision to ban Will Smith from its ceremony for ten years is just as distasteful as the joke that comedian, Chris Rock, made about Smith’s wife. On March 27 at the Oscars, Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith that struck a nerve with her husband and actor, Will Smith. Rock’s terrible joke referenced Pinkett Smith’s alopecia, a medical condition known to result in hair loss. After the joke’s delivery made Jada Smith visibly offended, Smith jolted out of his seat toward the stage and slapped Rock in front of a live audience. Yet, the hypocrisy of it all was celebrities immediately criticizing his unprofessionalism and calling for the Academy to recall his award. It is ironic that this collective backlash has not been applied to former and current Academy members who faced sexual assault allegations. The condemnation of Smith’s rashness and outcry from high-profile celebrities exposes a double standard prevalent in Hollywood. With Will’s incident there has been a re-evaluation of past Oscar winners and nominees actions with little to no repercussions, compared to Will’s punishment. Some of these actors still maintain a prominent presence in Hollywood even with accusations of sexual misconduct. Some celebrities and viewers at home aired their disgust and disbelief in Smith’s vulgar approach,

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stating that the academy needs to punish Smith. Yet, it took over 40 years for the acclaimed film director, Roman Polanski, to be expelled from the Academy after being charged with six offenses against a thirteen-year-old girl. With no surprise, Polanski fled the country to avoid conviction; the

academy did not take action to expel Polanski. Instead, the Oscars celebrated the fugitive by awarding him the Oscar for Best Director in 2003. Polanski was not expelled until 2018. In 2009, when Polanksi was issued a warrant for his arrest in Switzerland, over a hundred people in the Hollywood film industry

signed a petition demanding his release. Polanski assaulted a child, and Hollywood defended him by rewarding him knowing he was a convicted fugitive, and even advocated for his release. Knowing this, the standards of Will’s condemnation and immediate penalization seems to reveal a broken conduct system within the Academy. Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Woody Allen and Jared Leto, all have sexual assault allegations against them which is nowhere near comparable to Will’s actions on the night of the Oscars. From this list, Weinstein has been the only one to be convicted of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act in the State Supreme Court in Manhattan. Yet, Weinstein was expelled in 2017 after the academy received major public backlash and he relished in his 81 undeserving awards. Even Weinstein’s expulsion came before Polanski and Bill Cosby, another well-known Hollywood star guilty of criminal behavior. However, Weinstein’s expulsion came from the wake of the #MeToo movement, which pressured the academy to update its code of standards, ultimately setting precedents for Smith’s punishment. In a statement reported by the Associated Press, the academy announced, ”The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show. We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law.” Smith’s actions are incomparable to what the Oscars have tolerated for years and still continue to do by allowing sexual predators to hold

relevance in Hollywood; meanwhile, Smith simply defended his wife. However, some argued that the issue with Smith’s situation was that the altercation was televised live to a wide audience and therefore urged the academy to make a decision sooner than later. Yet, the decision to ban Smith for a decade still stands extreme. In this case, the academy should consider transitioning from a live broadcast to a pre-recorded one to prevent unprecedented occasions. In addition, the academy must revisit its standards of conduct and hold those principles to be true beyond what transpires behind closed doors. The academy must hold alleged abusers in Hollywood accountable with their refined standards instead of advocating or taking a stance of silence. The decision to ban Will from the academy took less than two weeks. Meanwhile, the decision to expel Polanski took over 15 years. Weinstein’s colleagues were all aware of his crimes well before they were made public, and with their silence, he was able to collect 81 awards. Neither the academy nor the industry have taken action against Leto, who can still attend award ceremonies and secure major roles after decades of allegations. The academy system is corrupt, only being relevant for expulsion when it is televised live instead of proof of conviction, such as in Polanski’s case. If a mere slap can earn a 10-year ban and the consideration of expulsion, then sexual assault accusations and allegations should be held at a higher level of severity and urgency.

Hookup culture disregards rising STI rates Normalize discussing STD testing before meeting a new partner. CHRISTIANI AQUINO Asst. Editor

Sexual transitional periods of hooking up come and go in some college students’ lives with the toxic drive to rack up body counts. However, sexually transmitted infection rates are rising in the United States. College students need to stop normalizing hookup culture as it increases the chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. An erotic experience could last hours or even seconds, but an STD can wreck an individual’s sexual life. According to a 2018 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 people in the United States have an STI. With gonorrhea, syphilis and congenital syphilis cases soaring, an upshoot in STI rates, exposes hookup culture’s poisonous consequences. William Marelich, a Cal State Fullerton psychology professor who specializes in applied quantitative, health and HIV and AIDS research, said that the perception of STD rates have become warped. “We have our own ideas as to what the STD rates are, for whatever our cohort is. The average perception of somebody out there who’s in college is that ‘Oh, the STD rates might be five or 10%.’ It’s not, or even lower. But, so 20% is so far out there that people don’t believe it. That’s a big problem,” Marelich said. The fabricated statistics created by an individual reveal the outlandish mental construct that appears to rationalize sexual irresponsibility in the pursuit of VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

pleasure. Marelich describes the psychology of this research in hookup culture as having an internal high sex drive, fueling the need for hookups and creating sex as the ultimate goal. He explains that low self-esteem and a depressive state of mind may sway an individual to engage in a hookup to feel whole. In the flirty world of dating apps, hookup culture has become a prevalent force because of its inherent ability to swipe left or right on appealing profiles. The dating app Tinder was created with the intention to help the market of college-aged people find love, with over 430 million downloads and 50% of their demographic being 18 to 25 years old. However, the app’s purpose was spun on its head, dwindling into hookup culture instead. According to a 2017 study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 395 young adults from 18 to 34 years old reported their use of Tinder, 51.5% said they believed Tinder was designed for hooking up. Marelich said he perceives Tinder and other dating apps as a way for people to scout for potential hookups. Scrolling through attractive photos and swiping right, some people seem to dismiss red flags when it comes to sexual health. They perceive these people in the photos as not having any STIs. College students that perceive dating apps as a catalyst for hooking up leads to poor judgment on the individual’s approach in future sexual encounters. Many individuals could be coerced by hookup culture’s ideology, neglecting the fact that STIs are preventable. With the statistics being so high, STIs are a real threat to one’s health. Using condoms and other forms of barrier protection will help reduce STI rates.

To protect others from the rise of STI rates affecting hookup culture, honest conversations about STI testing need to occur before engaging in sex. This conversation breaks down the barriers of impaired judgment by practicing better sexual education.

The Student Wellness Center at CSUF provides free STI testing and contraceptives for students. Orange County also has several services and support groups, such as the LGBTQ Center OC, Shanti OC and the Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team, to

support people who have contracted or are living with an STI. Hookup culture can be practiced safely, but one must recognize the toxic environment it has created because of the lack of recognition in the STI statistics.

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10 Sports

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Softball sweeps UC Santa Barbara CSUF sits atop the Big West with a two-game lead over Long Beach State. DAVID GOODKIND Asst. Editor

Cal State Fullerton’s softball team continued their win streak over the weekend, after a three-game road sweep against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. The Titans won 5-3 on Friday and took the doubleheader on Saturday, 10-1 and 7-3. The series victory led the Titans’ win streak to six. The two teams entered the conference matchup at opposite ends of the Big West Conference standings, with Fullerton at the top of the standings and Santa Barbara near the bottom. The Gauchos had

only strung together 11 wins on the season and only three wins in conference play. The Titans extended the Gauchos’ losing streak to eight games. Friday’s game, the closest game of the series, saw the Titans complete a comeback and take a late lead in the seventh inning. Right-handed pitcher Myka Sutherlin got the start for the Titans and allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out seven in 5.1 innings of work. After giving no run support to Sutherlin during the first five innings, down 2-0 in the sixth inning, the Titans finally got on the board. With the bases loaded and two outs, center fielder Megan Delgadillo doubled up the middle to drive in two runs and tie the game, 2-2. The tie was broken in the bottom

Raci Miranda, pictured here against UC San Diego, allowed one hit vs UC Santa Barbara. (Rosemary Montalvo / Daily Titan)

of the sixth when Sutherlin allowed a run. Pitcher Raci Miranda replaced Sutherlin with runners on first and second with one out and was able to escape the inning without further damage. Down 3-2 in the seventh and final inning, the Titans were down to their final out with the bases empty. However, Fullerton was able to get runners onto first and second, bringing catcher Jessi Alcala to the plate. Alcala responded to center with a go-ahead three-run home run to put the Titans up 5-3. Miranda picked up the win for Fullerton after throwing a scoreless seventh inning.The first game of Saturday’s doubleheader wasn’t nearly as close. The Titans took advantage of four errors by Santa Barbara as they scored 10 runs and forced a run rule in the fifth inning. Fullerton first baseman Daisy Munoz got the scoring going for the Titans in the first inning with a sacrifice flyout. Alcala followed up with an RBI groundout to give Fullerton the 2-0 lead. With a runner on, left fielder Kika Ramirez broke

Toto’s sacrifice fly. The Gauchos scratched out two runs in the bottom of the inning after an error at second base and an RBI groundout to make it 5-2. Ramirez got a run back in the third inning with an RBI single and made it 7-2 in the sixth inning with a Delgadillo RBI double. The Gauchos added a run in the seventh via a fielder’s choice, but the scoring was capped at 7-3. Miranda and Sutherlin both pitched in the series finale, with the former getting the start. In four innings, Miranda allowed two unearned runs on four hits and struck out three. Sutherlin went three innings allowing one run on four hits. The series sweep moved the Titans to 31-15 overall and 15-3 in conference play. Fullerton will finish its five-game road trip on April 27 at UCLA. The Titans’ six-game winning streak will be put to the test in a face-off against a top five Division I team. First pitch against UCLA is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Easton Stadium.

Pinch hitter Evelyn Sablan scored one run while taking on UC San Diego at Anderson Family Field on April 16. (Rosemary Montalvo / Daily Titan)

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the game open and made it 4-0 with a two-run home run. The Titans tacked on another four runs in the third inning — Deshea Hill’s RBI double, second baseman Alexa Neil’s RBI single, and an RBI triple by right fielder Antuanett Dean. Up 8-0, the Titans added another run off an Alcala RBI double in the fourth inning and made it 10-0 in the fifth after pinch hitter Evelyn Sablan scored on a wild pitch. The Gauchos added a run in the bottom of the fifth, but that is all they got as the game ended early with a final score of 10-1. Miranda got the win after striking out four and allowing only one hit in 3.2 innings. The Titans completed the sweep in the second game of the doubleheader after maintaining the lead from start to finish. Third baseman Hannah Becerra started the scoring in the first inning with an RBI single to left field. Fullerton added four runs in the top of the second inning with Dean’s RBI double, two runs on an error by the pitcher and shortstop Peyton

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