Daily Titan | September 6, 2022

President Framroze Virjee received a $98,000 raise this academic year, an increase of about 26%, in addition to a personal electric vehicle charger in his university parking spot that cost more than $100,000.

Meanwhile, Cal State Fullerton faculty negotiated an 8% pay increase over two years, but the state legislature unilaterally reduced that amount down to a little over 7%.

President Virjee is the fourth highest paid CSU president, making about $476,000 annually, not including benefits.

Virjee was previously an executive vice chancellor of the CSU, where he supervised all legal services for the 23 CSU campuses, and was a chief legal officer for the CSU trustees. One of the board’s responsibilities is approving executive compensation. In 2019, the trustees established a policy that bestows executive raises following performance reviews.

Virjee said that the presidents have been lobbying the state senate and state assembly for this raise since 2019.

“When folks say that the CSU didn’t try to get that money, it’s just not true. I was in Sacramento asking for it. I know for sure that I asked for it. Every other president was there asking for it. The Chancellor asked

for it,” Virjee said. “We wanted our faculty and staff to get it. The governor and the president pro tem and the speaker of the assembly, they decided not to do it”

The speaker of the Assembly, Anthony Rendon (D-Los Angeles County), attended CSUF as an undergraduate and earned his masters degree in political science in 1994.

The faculty received a 4% increase in 2021 and negotiated a 4% raise this year, which was reduced to 3% by the legislature. Since these raises affect the pensions of the faculty members, the decrease will affect some older faculty members for the rest of their

lives.

“It’s common that faculty get the praise, administrators get the raise,” said Dr. Gregory Brown, president of the California Faculty Association at CSUF.

“How many faculty make $98,000?

That’s just his raise,” Brown said at an Aug. 25 Academic Senate meeting. “We have faculty that are housing unstable, that are food unstable.”

In 2021, the average pay for a CSU 12-month lecturer was $76,495 with salary and bonuses.

The CSU campus police officer salary is $98,000 with salary and bonuses. The average CSU 12-month

coach makes $88,376 with salary and bonuses.

The University of California chancellors received raises as well this year, ranging from 6% to 29%. UC officials claimed raises were necessary to reach parity with university executives around the country.

In comparison, Florida International University compensates its president at about $787,000 annually, and the Georgia State University president follows at $719,000. However, Florida has only 12 state university presidents and Georgia has nine, while California has 23.

The decision to raise top executive pay comes as the CSU is surrounded by controversy. Last February, CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro resigned following reports that he mishandled allegations of sexual harassment and bullying against key members of his staff while he was president of Fresno State. Reporting from the Los Angeles Times also revealed payments to officialsofficiaos at other CSU campuses following allegations of sexual misconduct, including at Sonoma State and San Diego State, .Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki resigned in July after complaints that she mishandled sexual assault allegations against her husband, the Los Angeles Times reported in June.

University presidents are either provided free housing, or a housing allowance of up to $60,000. Virjee is contractually obligated to reside rentfree at El Dorado Ranch, a large estate in Fullerton that belongs to the

A racist message painted on a dumpster at off-campus housing along Yorba Linda Boulevard was discovered by a Cal State Fullerton student on Friday night, according to social media posts.

Conflicting accounts of the incident from CSUF officials and the University Village apartments managers led to confusion and calls for greater transparency from students and faculty.

The graffiti, containing a racial slur directed at Black people, was first found by a student named Phoenix Hodges, a third-year music major.

According to a statement by the UVA, the racial slur on the dumpster was painted over within an hour after being notified.

Both CSUF and UVA released statements on social media about the incident with conflicting information. According to CSUF officials, the dumpster, rented to the UVA by Pirate Dumpsters, was delivered with the message already painted on. However, UVA stated that a case of vandalism occurred on the property late Friday night or early Saturday morning.

As part of a $200,000 pilot program, an electric vehicle charging port was added to President Framroze Virjee’s personal parking spot in College Park for the cost of $100,000. Adjacent to his spot is a compact electric vehicle parking space that any member of the public can use for recharging at no cost.

Two street light alternatives,

referred to as smart poles, were built at Cal State Fullerto in summer 2021 and funded by CSUF Information Technology. Pending reviews, the Australian-based vendor ENE.HUB will partner with local cellular network providers to provide more smart poles at no cost, said Rommel Hidalgo, associate vice president of information technology.

One of the two black multipurpose poles, which does not include a vehicle charger, is located ins front of Titan Shops on the main campus. The other, which has a charger installed, is located in College Park at the CSUF president’s reserved parking spot.

Mykayla Miller, a fifth-year biochemistry major and co-president of the Black Student Union, said that other students did not see anything painted on the dumpster during the day or evening on Friday and that a dumpster was not delivered that day.

The statement from the university also stated that CSUF students were not responsible for the vandalism, but it is not known how this information was found or if there is a suspect.

Mei-Ling Malone, a lecturer in the African American studies department, said that she was frustrated at the lack of transparency by CSUF and UVA.

“We’re all members of the university and we need and deserve to know

The charging pole is located in front of the College Park building.

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Presient Virjee previously served as general counsel for all 23 CSU campuses. CAL STATE FULLERTON

How to budget for gas: Finance experts weigh in

ALYSSA ORTIZ Sta Writer

Gas prices in California have risen through the summer and are finally beginning to slow down.

Mehmet Akbulut, an associate professor of finance at Cal State Fullerton, gave his insight about current gas prices.,

“It’s just taking a big bite out of other people’s budgets,” said Akbulut. “Now they’re down to $85 per barrel, I believe, which is quite a bit lower than what it used to be like a couple of months ago. So that kind of brings some relief.”

With CSUF being a commuter school, the change impacts students and faculty alike. According to the California State University official website, about 94% of students at CSUF are living off-campus.

Gas prices have slowly begun to decline, but they are still higher than the national average compared to last year:The current national average is $3.78 compared to last year’s $3.18, according to AAA.

Akbulut explained gas prices could either continue to decline or potentially rise again depending on the supply and demand.

“We can’t get too complacent about it, because the supply situation is still not very comfortable. On the demand side, the reasonable prices are down mostly because people are now expecting a recession, which may or may not happen iIn the US,” Akbulut

said. Michael Milligan, an adjunct professor of finance and CSU Senator, said, “from what I’m seeing, gas prices probably will drop some more, short-term. So we will see that. Iit’s a very interesting dilemma because the bottom line is globally, we’re moving towards a much greener economies around the globe.”

Commuting students and faculty often travel long distances, which increases fuel consumption and adds further pressure on people’s budgets, Akbulut said.

“Due to high gas prices, people have reduced spending on other stuff. It just took away from personal consumption and household consumption, because they had to kind of allocate more to that part of their budget…So this latest relief in gas prices is most welcome,” Akbulut said.

Although most students commute from around Orange County, some people commute further away which begins to guzzle up students’ gas tanks and wallets

Akbulut’s advises students to figure out how much they spend on gas monthly. “Just being mindful of that leads you to make some micro adjustments in your daily spending habits, I think that will be useful.” Akbulut said.

He also advises students to pull up to gas stations when they are not busy by Googling their current location.

Akbulut’s last piece of advice comes in the form of credit. “Another thing might be of course, if you pay

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what is going on in order to a fford and also to learn what’s happening,” Malone said.

CSUF, Fullerton Police Department, Pirate Dumpsters and UVA did not respond to requests for comment.

The Black Student Union on Saturday posted a statement about the incident, demanding more commitment from both the university and housing to anti-racism.

“Campus stakeholders and people really high up there keep saying, ‘We’re trying to make change,’ ‘We’re in it,’ and all this stu ff, but really, what actions are they taking?” Neemah Abdul-Karim, a fourth-year political science major and co-president of BSU, said.

Devyne Prior, said that UVA

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cash, it’s typically cheaper. But let’s say you’re going to use a credit card. There are some credit cards which offer like 2% or 3% cashback when you spend it on gasoline. So if you have a long commute, if you’re just spending a lot of money on gas it might make sense to kind of look at those things as well.”

Milligan advised students looking to save money on gas by checking local prices before filling up.

“Fill up your tank whenever possible. You know, the other thing I always say to students is, there’s apps that you can get on your phone now that will show you the cheapest gas in your neighborhood.”

Pairing up with two or three buddies through carpooling can be an ideal method to share the expense of gas,” Milligan said.

Milligan said that ditching the car and taking public transportation is another great option when available.

“Another thing is that I encourage students to use public transportation. I know it’s not as convenient. You have to get up a little early and you get home a little later. But it will save money in terms of your commute as well as energy,” Milligan said

There are many ways to save gas and money while commuting on campus, and these are just a few according to CSUF professors.

The university has a mixture of vehicle charging units. Some, like those at the top of the Eastside parking structure, can be used by CSUF students and faculty at no cost. Others located near the Nutwood parking structure limit users to four hours and charge $0.40 per kilowatt-hour.

Both poles provide Wi-Fi coverage,are capable of 5G network coverage and havecompartments to attach devices such as cameras, environmental sensors and charging ports.

Only the pole at College Park has free-to-use charging ports for electric vehicles. Though one of the ports is taken by the president’s parking spot, Hidalgo said the other spot is open to the campus community on a firstcome-first-serve basis.

Hidalgo said that downloading the Chargefox app, the Australian-EV charging network partnered with ENE.HUB, is all anyone on campus needs to charge their vehicle freely. There are only two Chargefox stations in California; the other is on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.

While the smart pole on the main campus cannot charge a car, it functions as a security pole, working similarly to the blue emergency poles that alert campus police. There are low-power charging ports available for anyone, including a wireless phone charger and two security cameras facing the Titan Student Union and Pollak library.

The smart pole at College Park also

has three security cameras. One camera faces east toward the intersection of Folino Drive and Nutwood Avenue; another is pointed west, covering the intersection of Nutwood Avenue and North Commonwealth Avenue; and the last is pointed south toward the College Park building.

Hidalgo said one of the goals of the new infrastructure is to provide the community with efficient data network coverage throughout the CSUF campus.

Willie Peng, assistant vice president of infrastructure services at CSUF, said the ability to attach digital signage that can direct traffic and add environmental sensors adds to the utility of the smart poles.

President Fram Virjee told Daily Titan that he encourages staff and faculty to use the free charging station at College Park.

Amir Dabirian, chief information officer and vice president for IT, said the smart pole placement at College Park was strategic with the intention of making the most of the new infrastructure.

Hidalgo added that when accounting for digging trenches, providing conduits for electricity, fault lines and data, the two locations chosen in coordination with the vendor seemed the most effective.

Hidalgo said plans for making CSUF a smart campus with the addition of the new smart poles began in 2019.

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should install cameras in the area where the dumpster is located to resolve the lack of security.

In 2019, a fraternity posted a racist watermark on an event flyer. That same year, racist messages written sticky notes were posted in a student dorm.

Devyne Prior, a junior communications-advertising student, said that UVA should install cameras in the area where the dumpster is located to resolve the lack of security.

This is not a standalone incident of racism against Black CSUF students. In 2019, a fraternity posted a racist watermark on an event flyer. That same year, racist messages written sticky notes were posted in a student dorm.

estate in Fullerton that belongs to the CSU. They also can accept an automobile allowance of $1,000 amonth.

According to President Virjee’s contract, if he leaves his position as president, he is guaranteed the rank of full professor with tenure in the CSUF College of Business and Economics, formerly the Mihaylo CollegeofBusinessandEconomics.

Three years ago, in an attempt to diversify leadership, the trustees created an executive compensation policy, where CSU presidents’ salaries aredeterminedfollowingathree-year performancereview

Its purpose was to compensate CSU presidents closer to what their peers receive at similar state universities. The board implemented its policy three years later,where it was

approved in a trustees’ July 2022 meeting.

The pay increases will not affect student tuition prices or fees, said Michael Uhlenkamp, the senior director for Public Affairs for the CSUChancellor’soffice.

Uhlenkampsaidthatcontroversies, like the mishandled sexual assaults allegations at Fresno State, may not have factored into the performance evaluations that went into the raises, as the policy implementation was intendedforNovember2019.

CFA president Brown, the faculty union official, called for more transparency in the decision makingprocess.

“What criteria was used to justify someone getting a double-digit raise like that? When you look at what we received, it’s just a spotlight on inequality,”Brownsaid.

According to Brown, the CSU put the responsibility on the faculty to lobby for the extra 1% to add to their raisethisyear.

“I don’t know what any president has done, that they could justify get-ting that high of a raise. And you’re giving your faculty like, less than a third of some of the highest raises you’ll get?” Brownsaid.

Virjee claimed that the raise faculty received is not less than what other staff and administrators received, as the 3% faculty raise this year is compounded to the 4% from last year. Staff and other administrators received 7% this year to match the faculty raise, after not getting an increaselastyear.

Virjee said in a statement that he believes all CSUF employees have earned their raises and they are arecognitionoftheirhardwork.

Some Fullerton streets chosen for 2023 makeover

KIRSTEN MAGLUNOG

Sta Writer

Several major and residential streets in Fullerton will undergo repavement to improve road conditions, the Fullerton city council voted at their last meeting. Roadwork is expected to take place from spring through fall of 2023.

David Grantham, principal civil engineer of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee of Fullerton, said the committee plans to rehabilitate arterial streets in central and eastern regions of Fullerton, including Brookhurst Street, Orangethorpe Avenue at State College Boulevard and parts of Associated Road. Fullerton will also undergo construction on residential streets like Washington Avenue, Hillsboro Place, Norby Lane and Valencia Mesa Drive.

In February, the Fullerton city council appropriated the Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee with revenue replacement funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Fullerton was given $13.1 million to reconstruct roads that needed improvement.

With ARPA funds, Grantham allocated $2.1 million for fiscal year 2021 to 2022, $5.5 million for fiscal year 2022 to 2023 and another $5.5 million for fiscal year 2023 to 2024. Grantham said he appropriated $1.7 million in fiscal year 2021 to 2022 for two projects, leaving approximately $390,000 worth of carryover funds.

In addition, because Fullerton utilized funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in fiscal year 2021 to 2022, the city was left with a remaining $2.5 to $2.7 million of M2 and Gas Tax from the fiscal 2021 to 2022 budget.

Grantham said these carryover funds will be used to expand street construction in other parts of Fullerton for the upcoming fiscal year.

“I wanted to pick streets to be as equitable as I can throughout the city which is what I try to do every year or within a few years,” Grantham said. Additional streets to undergo repavement include Barris Drive,

Peppertree Lane, Glenwood-Highland-Ford regions, Brookdale Place, Shadow Lane, Hollydale Area and Ruby Drive, Bradford Avenue, Pomona Avenue, the intersection of Highland Avenue and Orangethorpe Avenue, and the intersection of Rolling Hills Drive and State College Boulevard.

“In general, the residential streets that we pick are the streets that we’re also doing watermain replacement or sewer main replacement in,” Grantham said. “The major streets are typically picked on location.”

Road conditions, maintenance requirements and potential liability issues are other factors that influenced the committee to select particular streets, Grantham said.

City council members such as Ahmad Zahra and Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Whitaker expressed support for the repavement of streets.

“The top item on my state of the city address was the state of our streets - the pavement condition index which was dismally low and our lack of being able to gain on that over time,” Whitaker said. “I think the city has shortchanged our infrastructure over many many years.”

A few Fullerton residents attended the meeting to express their concern for the poor conditions of Fullerton roads. Residents described the roads as having “loose gravel,” “potholes” and “poor sidewalk conditions,” especially on Pomona Avenue, a residential street that runs through Meredith Manor homes.

Jeanene Donnelly, resident and board member of Meredith Manor, advocated for the repavement of Pomona Avenue.

“I’m very sad that it came to this where we have to beg the city council to repave our street that has deep cracks crumbling to bits, causing residents, contractors, visitors in jeopardy of falling down and hurting themselves,” Donnelly said in public comment.

Grantham expects that reconstruction will affect Fullerton residents and businesses.

Rather than completely closing down roads, Fullerton will reduce the number of lanes on streets undergoing reconstruction. Additionally,

driveways will be made accessible to the properties of business owners. If driveways must be blocked off for reconstruction, the committee will compromise with property and

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Column: Tuffy’s Table serves up cheesy Chiles Rellenos

and bring rice to a boil.

3. Once boiling, bring rice to a simmer and let it sit for 30 minutes. You will be able to make your chiles in that amount of time.

Prepping the chiles

1. Over an open flame, roast your poblano chile until each side has an early black char. You can do this on a gas stove top or gas grill.

2. Remove the chile and let it cool. Once cooled, peel the flakey burnt skin around the chile.

3. With a knife, make a vertical incision from the top of the chile to the bottom, stopping just short of the chile’s end.

4. Carefully scoop out all the chile seeds. If you don’t get all of them, that’s OK.

How to keep your pets safe during a heatwave

day. You should keep them in a space with air conditioning or anywhere that isn’t hotter than 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don’t have air conditioning, have them near a fan. If you need to have your pets outside for any reason, provide shade and water for them.

Don’t leave your pet in the car

Here are seven tips to help your furry friends beat the heat.

The perfect way to end your summer is with a spicy dish that is sure to leave an impression. Chiles Rellenos are a classic Mexican dish made of poblano peppers that are stuffed with cheese, battered and fried. This recipe consists of many steps, making it an ideal challenge for beginner cooks that are looking to expand their cooking abilities.

This recipe is originally by my fiancé’s mother, who has prepared the dish plenty throughout the years. Luckily for me, my better half has perfected it.

What I enjoy about this dish is the combination of the crunchy outside and the cheesy goodness inside the pepper. Usually, my fiancé is the head chef in the kitchen for this dish, while I end up finding myself as the sous chef. However, because there are many tedious steps to preparing Chiles Rellenos, it might not be a bad idea to have an extra set of hands.

This dish is best paired with Mexican rice, as it will soak up all the delicious sauce.

Tools:

- Large frying pan

- Blender - Large bowl

- Hand mixer (or whisk)

- Rubber spatula

- Chef knife

- Toothpicks

Ingredients:

- Poblano chiles (depends on how many you want to make)

- 2 eggs

- Queso fresco

- Flour

- 3 tomatoes

- Garlic - 4 cloves

- ½ onion

- half a bundle of cilantro

- 2 tbsp. chicken bouillon

- 2 cups white rice

- 1 can tomato sauce

- Olive oil

Instructions:

The sauce

1. In a blender, add your tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, cilantro and chicken bouillon. Blend on high until all the ingredients are pureed.

2. Save two cups of sauce for your rice. Set the rest of the sauce aside until after your chiles are cooked. We will come back to it at the end.

Mexican rice

1. In a pot, add olive oil and rice. Toast on high heat for three minutes. Make sure to mix the rice every 30 seconds.

2. Add water and sauce to the pot

5. Cut your queso fresco into rectangles the length of the chile. Make sure to make them small enough to fit. Add as much as your cheesy heart desires.

6. Pinch the opening of the chile shut and with a toothpick, close the opening.

Making the batter

1. Separate the egg whites from the yolk, and save the yolk to the side.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites for three to five minutes until they are frothy.

3. Add your egg yolks and salt, and fold the yolk into the egg whites with a rubber spatula.

4. Continue until the batter is fluffy and yellow.

Cooking the chiles

1. Heat your pan and oil on high heat.

2. Fill a separate bowl with flour. Roll your chile in the flour to give it a nice coat.

3. Grab the chile by the stem and dip it into your egg batter.

4. From the batter, add the chile to your pan.

5. Cook until the batter is golden brown.

6. In your pan with the chiles, add your remaining sauce and simmer on medium heat.

Plate your Chile Relleno with extra sauce and a side of rice and enjoy!

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If you’re struggling with the current heatwave, you can bet your pets are too. Pets are more vulnerable to heat temperatures due to their fur and lack of sweat glands. Without the proper care, they can risk getting heat stroke or dehydration. Here are some tips to keep your pets cool and healthy during the heatwave.

Give them plenty of water

Regularly fill up your pet’s bowls with cool water to keep them hydrated and body temperature down. In cases like heat waves, add ice if you have any. You can also make DIY ice popsicles for dogs to lick. Your dog may enjoy a cooling body wrap, vest or mat by soaking them in water. For caged animals like rabbits, try putting a small fan in front of their cage or leave a frozen water bottle inside to help keep it cool.

Limit their exercise

You should take your dogs out in the early mornings or late evenings when the sun is down and the temperature is cooler. Bring a water bottle to keep your pet from dehydrating throughout walks. Be mindful of the asphalt, as it can get very hot and burn your pets’ paws. Try walking them on a grassy area if you can find it or under the shade as much as possible.

Keep your pets inside

It’s important to keep your pet inside as much as possible throughout the

Never leave your pets in a hot car under any circumstances. Leaving the window open or parking under the shade won’t make much difference as a vehicle’s temperature can quickly rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. Your pets can suffer from heatstroke or die from the heat, so it’s best to leave your pet home if you’re running errands.

Don’t overdo your pets’ summer look

While it can be helpful to cut your dog or cat’s fur to keep them cool, it’s vital you don’t go too far and shave them completely. Fur has a particular layer that protects them from the sun, and with the skin is exposed, they can get sunburns.

It’s best to research what’s necessary for specific breeds. For example, a husky wouldn’t need a haircut since they shed their winter coat during the summer. The same goes for cats. Their fur actually helps them regulate their temperature in the summer.

Know your pets’ risks

Certain dog and cat breeds are more at risk from the heat. Breeds with thick coats can be more vulnerable. Breeds with a squished face are also at risk since they can not breathe as well as other breeds, making it harder to regulate their temperatures. Older animals or animals with health conditions are also at a higher risk for heat stroke.

Watch for signs of heatstroke

Signs of heatstroke are often heavy panting, fever, dizziness, vomiting and seizures. If you notice your pet experiencing any of these signs, take them inside where there’s air conditioning. Provide them with cool water and if they feel hot, try spraying them with water. Be careful with the water’s temperature because water that’s too cold can cause vasoconstriction, or a narrowing of the blood vessels. This can also lead to a drastic change in their blood pressure.

Review: Twice bridges ansiti al p iod with new album

ALEXANDER ALVARADO

Asst. Editor

South Korean girl group Twice have once again taken the world by storm with their long-awaited mini-album, “Between 1&2.” The album comes after almost a year since the group’s full-length album, “Formula of Love: O + T = <3,” back in November. The anticipated comeback from the nine members Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, is everything fans could have asked for.

The album encapsulates Twice’s more mature and evolved nature with themes of love, independence and nostalgia.

“Between 1&2” opens up with the title track, “Talk That Talk,” which is a synth-pop track that flows well with the song’s lyrics. Through the lyrics, Twice refers back to past songs such as “Yes or Yes,” “1 to 10” and “Push & Pull,” taking listeners through a fun time capsule of Twice’s career and certified hits.

The track resembles the retro-pop genre from past title tracks “I Can’t Stop Me” and “Scientist,” but this alone does not stop it from outshining its predecessors. With catchy lyrics and a synth-pop beat, listeners are in for a musical experience that will have them tapping along to every beat.

The album’s strongest b-side track is “Trouble,” written and co-composed by group member Jihyo. The track is a dance-pop song with a message of having such strong feelings of love for someone that you know will only bring you trouble. It features heavy bass and an energetic rap by Chaeyoung and Momo that

truly brings the song to life. Jihyo has proven herself, not only as a songwriter, but as a composer with “Trouble.” It strays away from the bubblegum-pop sound that Twice is known for and offers a new side that Twice is heading towards.

A song that has already become a fan favorite is “Basics,” written by group member Chaeyoung. The song has an upbeat pop sound reminiscent of Charli XCX’s music. Chaeyoung writes about a matured love that she wishes to slow down and “take it to the basics.”

While the song is not within the album’s top three, Chaeyoung has cemented herself as one of Twice’s hit-maker songwriters. This song joins other fan favorites written by Chaeyoung, such as “Handle It” and “Strawberry.”

“‘Brave’’ is one of the weaker tracks on the album, despite it being dedicated to Twice’s beloved fans. Twice sings about being thankful for the fans sticking by their side

and giving them the courage to continue their journey as a group. Despite it being a pop song with sentimental value, “Brave” falls short and leans towards a more generic side sonically.

The song is fitting after the group’s announcement that they would renew their contracts after seven years with their company, JYP Entertainment.

“Queen of Hearts” is another song that almost stumbled on itself and fell short. However, it has redeeming qualities that keep it on constant repeat as Twice dives into the pop-rock genre, which they typically don’t experiment with. Twice introduces the theme of independence as they sing about being reborn and looking towards a future as “queens.”

The track is also sung fully in English, which Twice has experimented with in the past. However, compared to other full-English songs such as “The Feels” and “Moonlight,”

“Queen of Hearts” takes third place.

The album itself is a cohesive work

of art where Twice has shown us they are not afraid to be vulnerable with their fans. It also reflects how far they’ve come in their careers since first debuting seven years ago.

This album is a perfect start for non-Kpop listeners trying to dive into K-pop. “Between 1&2” incorporates a variety of genres, including the slower ballad, “When We Were Kids,” written by group member, Dahyun. The track is a nostalgic reflection of how Twice wishes they could meet their younger selves to let them know everything will be alright.

With seven tracks full of fun lyrics and a sonic rollercoaster, Twice has again proven why they are the best-selling Korean girl group and earned the title of South Korea’s “Nation’s Girl Group.”

“Between 1&2” is a love letter to Once, Twice’s fandom name, and a reminder of what Twice has in store for their future.

Twice sets a new standard for K-pop girl groups.

The Chile Relleno is a Mexican cuisine that translates into stu ed pepper. (Carlos Cordova/ Daily Titan)

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Little Arabia is the blueprint for ethnic community recognition

Santa Ana, which has historically been home to many working-class and immigrant Latinos, has undergone redevelopment which has reduced population density and increased the white population.

The city of Anaheim officially designated a section of the Brookhurst street between West Broadway and Ball Road as “Little Arabia.” According to Voice of OC, this is the first designated Arab American district in the United States. This designation is a huge accomplishment for the residents, business owners and organization members that wanted to see this dream become a reality.

While this may be an amazing step towards inclusion, this designation shouldn’t be an isolated event. When done right, these historical and cultural designations can greatly benefit and inspire other ethnic enclaves.

Brian Su-Jen Chung, assistant professor of Asian American studies at Cal State Fullerton, said that historic designations can provide an important symbolic function for communities that are seeking that designation.

Chung also said that communities that haven’t felt recognized as a part of their city’s history or included in their city’s narrative can feel more included. A city designating a particular community can help revise or generate new ideas of what the city should look like moving forward and create new conversations towards the city’s identity.

Formal recognition of ethnic enclaves is not just important to the ethnic Americans who live here: It can also be a sign of support for their countries of origin.

“It’s definitely meaningful considering the fact that a lot of our

people back in the Middle East are oppressed,” said Sabreen Othman, an employee at Sababa Falafel Shop. There are also economic benefits, as discussed by the owner of Koftegi in Little Arabia, Wasim Bakyur. People that want to try Mediterranean food will now have an idea of where to go, similar to how he goes to Korea town when he wants Korean food.

A formal designation means that

people know exactly where to go when they want to try Middle Eastern food or browse Middle Eastern-owned stores. It also emphasizes that there is a community for Middle Eastern people to visit in order to connect with their cultures.

Despite the pros of designations, there are some downsides that must be addressed as well.

The designation of Little Arabia

is not perfect. Radwan Soueidan, an employee at Al Amir Bakery, said the designation should have included more businesses in the surrounding area. Furthermore, Chung mentioned how gentrification can be a concern, as historical designations can reflect the interests of those outside of the communities.

According to KCET, Downtown

Downtown Santa Ana is an example where the stakeholders of the redevelopment were real estate developers, land developers and city officials that did not necessarily have ties to the residents and business owners in that area, which is not real representation. Instead, it is a group of profiteers speaking on behalf of a community they are not a part of.

If a community wants to create an ethnic enclave, they should bring as many people into the conversation as possible. Although historical designations are not inherently a method of gentrification, it can be abused if it is not handled properly.

One way to try and avoid gentrification is to use a democratic approach that includes everyone’s voices and needs, especially when historical designations are intended to pay homage to a community. Community members should have a say in the decision making process of the economic, cultural or symbolic representation of their community and how their city should be recognized.

Communities that may want to work on getting recognition for their ethnic enclaves or their general presence in the community should follow the lead of Little Arabia: show up to city council meetings, gather support and organize within the community, and do not take “no” for an answer.

The benefits of a proper designation are clear and do not seem to be lost on either the residents or city council members. We can only hope that other ethnic enclaves will take inspiration from this historic accomplishment and fight to do the same for their own communities.

Radwan Soueidan (left) and Ali Karin work at Al-Amir Bakery on Brookhurst Street in Anaheim.

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Women’s soccer edges Southern Utah, 2-1

Fullerton’s Maddie Kline netted two game winners over the weekend.

ROSEMARY MONTALVO Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer defeated the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds 2-1, in Cedar City, Utah on Sunday.

The win ended the Thunderbird’s five-game winning streak just three

days after the Titans narrowly beat the University of Utah,1-0.

WiIth two wins on the road over the weekend, CSUF’s record stands at 3-1-2.

After netting the game-winning goal against the University of Utah days prior, senior midfielder Maddie Kline once again delivered on the road for the Titans.

Kline scored another game-winning goal; her shot from outside of the 18-yard box was placed near the top left corner of the goal for her second goal of the season in the 62nd minute.

Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Mia Ranson showcased her defensive prowess against the Thunderbirds, recording four saves while allowing a goal. In six games so far, Ranson has recorded a total of 27 saves and allowed four goals. She was recently named Big West Defensive player of the Week and Freshman of the Week.

CSUF started the game with two scoring opportunities within the first five minutes, but SUU was ultimately the one that got the ball into the back of the net first as junior forward Kate Schirmer scored after Ranson left the

goal unguarded to put Southern Utah ahead,1-0, in the sixth minute.

CSUF responded quickly as they continued to put pressure on Southern Utah’s midfield and defense.

The Titans responded in the 25th minute to tie the game with a goal by senior forward Kaytlin Brinkmann – her first of the season. Brinkmann was assisted by freshman defender Kaylin Raibon who dribbled past two Thunderbird defenders and made a cross that found Brinkmann at the center of the box, who then proceeded to tap the ball between the goalie’s legs and into the back of the net.

Both teams went into the half tied 1-1. Just before halftime, CSUF had a goal overruled after a successful corner kick because time had expired on the play.

CSUF and Southern Utah battled it out in the second half, but CSUF maintained more possession of the ball which resulted in runs down the right flank and applying pressure on the Thunderbird’s defense.

The Titans will be back in action at Titan Stadium where they will host UC Berkeley on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.

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Cross country team dominates in frst meet of season

The women’s team defeated USC by 96 points.

ALYSSA ORTIZ Sta writer

Cal State Fullerton’s cross country team started their season on the right footing with first place finishes in the men’s 8K and women’s 5K race in the program’s annual Mark Covert Classic event at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea on Saturday.

This is the third straight year where the Titans have swept the annual event.

The women’s team finished with 24 points in first place overall in front of Azusa Pacific, who had 111 points,

and USC at 120 points. McKaylie Caesar secured the top spot with a time of 17:29.9, outpacing University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Natalia Ruiz Lara by 10.6 seconds with her final time being 17:39.3.

Caesar’s time broke the program’s record for the course that was previously set in 1994 by alumna Heather Killeen-Frisbone.

“I was getting a little in my head on that back stretch. But knowing that I have a strong kick, I just kind of switched gears and switched my mindset and kicked it all the way home with all I had left” Caesar said.

In the men’s 8k race, the team recorded 29 points, beating second place Azusa Pacific University, who had 61 points, and third place Cal State San Marcos at 102 points.

The Titans finished with four

runners in the top 10 on the men’s side. Alexis Garcia placed second overall in the race and finished with a final time of 25:04.8, narrowly finishing behind Azusa Pacific’s Nixon Korir’s time of 25:03.7.

Andrew Castellon and Talman Young, who finished in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Castellon recorded a time of 25:23.0 while Young crossed the finish line 2.9 seconds later.

Not far behind in ninth place was Nathaniel Avila with a time of 25:37.0.

Garcia, who came up from nine spots in the last mile to claim second place, credits his perseverance to not get worried about pacing early on in the race.

“I was just following my racing strategy, which was to wait until the last mile or so. So I was just being patient. Just trying to catch people and not let them go too far,” he said.

Five Titans on the women’s secured times within the top 10. Dana McGrath finished in fifth place with a time of 18:36.6, followed by Eva Rethmeier at 18:41.4 and Amy Brown with her time of 18:50.4. Unique Ford finished in ninth and Olivia Ruiz took 10th place.

While the heat played a factor in the race, assistant head coach Alexander Teby praised the team’s resilience in competing in the scorching temperature.

“We did have a couple girls and one guy struggling with the heat out here, which is pretty good odds with how a larger team is,” Teby said. “They realized that everyone else is in the same boat and they handled the adversity really well.”

During his push towards the end, Garcia did not let the abnormal conditions get in his way of competing.

“It wasn’t so hard because we pushed the race early. But it was definitely affecting some people. For me, it was fine. I mean, I’m used to running this heat,” Garcia said.

As the team had multiple athletes returning from last season, Teby is thrilled about what is to come for CSUF’s season.

“I was really proud especially of how they handled this distance with a lot of the youth,” Teby said. “I think a lot of the development is showing right now including the freshmen that came in who handled their first race with a lot of grace. It’s really exciting… We feel really strong about the team and our goals,” he added.

The Titan’s next meet, the UC Riverside Invitational, will take place at the UCR Agricultural Operations Course on Sept. 17.

Titans split weekend games in Utah

Southern Utah forcing a fourth set by winning 25-20 in the third set.

In the fourth set, Southern Utah gained an early 10-5 lead and remained ahead for the better half of the set. Ultimately, Fullerton tied the set score at 13-13 before Southern Utah gained a six-point lead and took the fourth set, 25-22.

Fullerton found themselves in a pivotal fifth set after their 2-0 set lead earlier in the contest was relinquished.

Titans recover from Friday loss with 3-2 victory on Saturday

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Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team split their matchups

against the Utah Tech Trailblazers and Southern Utah University Thunderbirds this past weekend.

CSUF’s record now stands at 2-2 overall.

After suffering a 3-0 sweep against Utah Tech on Friday, the Titans bounced back the following day where they won 3-2 in a highly contested game against Southern Utah.

Against Southern Utah, outside hitters Lyla Traylor, Julia Crawford and Danielle Jefferies each led the way in kills with 13, 12 and 10,

respectively.

Libero Nadia Koanui led the Titans in digs with 18, raising her total for the season to 65.

Setter Elizabeth Schuster racked up a double-double with 42 assists and 14 digs. This marked the second game this season where she recorded at least 40 assists.

CSUF started the third set with an early 12-4 lead. However, Southern Utah gained traction to tie it at 15.

CSUF was unable to slow down their opponent ’s momentum, resulting in

Trailing 3-1 early in the final set, Fullerton responded with a 14-5 scoring run to win the set with a score of 15-8.Outside hitter Lolo Fonua and Koanui helped Fullerton secure the win as Fonua delivered a kill to make it a game point, while Koanui scored the final point via service ace.

On Friday, Utah Tech proved to be the enforcers as they kept their foot on the gas through all three sets.

Despite the losing effort, Crawford led the Titans in kills with 12 while Traylor added seven kills and led CSUF with 11 digs. Schuster nearly finished with a double-double as she racked up a team-high 20 assists to go along with eight digs.

The Trailblazers would outscore the Titans by 19 points combined in the first and third sets.

The Titans would not be able to close the gap with the Trailblazers in the first set, coming close on multiple occasions, but the closest the visitors got was within two points before dropping the set, 25-18.

In the second set Fullerton showed more urgency, quickly opening the scoring as the two teams traded rallies for a majority of the set.

The Titans rallied off three points later in the set to put them ahead 1918, which was the last lead CSUF would have for the remainder of the game. Utah Tech finished the second set by outscoring the Titans seven to three to cap off a 25-22 set victory.

The Trailblazers, up two sets to none, had an incredible offensive showing in the final set as they jumped out to a 16-3 lead before CSUF called their second timeout of the set.

Following the timeout, Fullerton would outscore Utah Tech 10-9 but the deficit proved to be too large to overcome as the hosts finished the sweep with a 25-13 set victory.

After playing four games on the road to start the season, the Titans will host the season home opener against Gonzaga University on Friday at 7 p.m. at Titan Gym.

Alexis Garcia (right) nished in second place in the men’s 8k race in the Mark Covert Classic on Sept. 6.

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Elizabeth Schuster pictured against CSUN in November 2021, tallied 62 total assist combined against Utah Tech and Southern Utah

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