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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Tuesday February 20, 2018

Campus explosion hospitalizes student It is unknown whether or not the chemical experiment was being conducted under supervision. JASON ROCHLIN Asst. News Editor

A 24-year-old male Cal State Fullerton student received chemical burns Friday while conducting an experiment in an outdoor lab on the north side of the engineering building. It left a “pungent” white cloud of smoke wafting over two buildings on campus. The burns were minor, leaving only some redness and blistering on the

student’s forearms, some discoloration on his beard and holes in his T-shirt, which did not appear to affect his chest, said University Police Capt. Scot Willey. “Something went wrong with the concoction they were using. I guess they were using more than they had the last time, and it reacted,” Willey said. The white smoke cloud, which possibly entered the ventilation system, was brought to the attention of University Police officers at about 12:35 p.m. by a professor and President Fram Virjee. No 911 call was made and Willey did not know what substance the students were working with. Chief Communications Officer Jeffrey Cook tweeted that the fire had been

extinguished by 1:17 p.m., but the buildings were still being ventilated. “The fire department just figured we needed to keep the buildings evacuated, open some windows and doors and let everything air out,” Willey said. “We’ve got this contracted company that came out that night and cleaned up within an hour.” The affected student washed himself off in a nearby bathroom and told officers that he was okay when they arrived, Willey said. However, officers and the fire department felt it was necessary for the student to receive further examination, and he was brought to the UC Irvine Medical Center. He was treated there and released, Cook said in an email.

There was nothing criminal or negligent behind the incident, Willey said, but information was provided to Engineering and Computer Science Interim Dean Susamma Barua and professors to ensure that proper safety measures are in place and adhered to in the future. Willey did not know whether the group was supervised at the time of the incident. “It was a group from a class,” Willey said. “I believe what they were doing is something that they’re allowed to do, I just don’t know that they were supposed to be doing that without supervision.” He was also unsure whether the outdoor laboratories used had chemical wash stations readily available.

Students pay ‘pharaohs’ homage Black

students strive to study abroad

SisterTalk turned the Titan Student Union Pavilion into a throne for black men. TREVA FLORES Staff Writer

Students say opportunities to travel for school come with obstacles. TREVA FLORES Staff Writer

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Black male students that attended the Thrones of Pharaohs event in the Titan Student Union were treated like royalty. Two women escorted each man to a giant throne for a photo-op.

undervalued, underappreciated demographics in our country currently and historically.” These events aren’t just about dressing up and pampering the opposite gender, but about celebrating black excellence and culture. “As a black community, we do a lot for each other and we

love each other regardless of what the media may portray,” said Cydney Parker, vice president of Sistertalk. The event stayed true to its goal throughout the night. There was nothing but love while women poured drinks and carried Nigerian food, like puff puff and chin chin to the tables.

Singer and Cal Poly student Queen Nasha sang to each of the tables as the men ate. The Movement, a CSUF dance group, pulled up chairs later in the evening and brought men up from the audience to watch them dance. SEE THRONES

Softball takes five weekend losses CSUF dropped the ball at the Campbell/Cartier tourney with three matches resulting in mercy calls. Asst. Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton softball traveled to San Diego for the Campbell/Cartier Tournament after a week of preparation, and a positive turnout in the Titan Classic. After dropping all five games in the Campbell/Cartier Tournament, three of which were stopped by mercy, the Titans now carry a fivegame loss streak on their record.

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I wondered, is (traveling abroad) something everyone on campus is allowed to do, or just everyone on campus who is not a person of color. YAA ASANTEWAA FARAJI Black and Abroad organizer

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Day One The Titans were mentally prepared for the first day of the tournament with a doubleheader against the North Dakota State Bison and the University of Kentucky Wildcats. The first match against North Dakota was the only game in which Fullerton managed to produce more than two runs. In the top of the second inning, the Titans led the game 3-2, but the Bison were able to create noise once they took the plate, scoring four runs to boost them to a 6-3 lead ending the second inning.

Being told no, over and over again, is never what someone wants to hear. Yet this is what some Cal State Fullerton students of color said they are afraid to hear if they try to study abroad. The African American Resource Center hosted the Black & Abroad event on Feb. 15 as part of Black History Month. The event featured a panel of students who shared their experiences of traveling and how they managed costs. Yaa Asantewaa Faraji, a fourth-year advertising major who has successfully studied abroad, organized the event.

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The Titan Student Union Pavilion was transformed into a decadent ballroom with candlelit tables, glittering jewels and soft rhythms of R&B music on Friday. The event’s main feature, a gold and white throne, was fit for a pharaoh. Cal State Fullerton’s Sistertalk and Cal Poly Pomona’s Shades of Queens (organizations devoted to developing minority women) teamed up Feb. 17 to host Thrones of Pharaohs, an event celebrating black men as a part of Black History Month. The men were escorted into the room with not just one, but two women on their arms. Once seated in a giant throne, they each had their pictures taken. Junior CSUF student, James Leassear was one of the first men to enter. “It just makes young black men feel appreciated by black women. That’s important because black love is black power,” Leassear said. A similar event was held Feb. 1 by the Alliance for Preservation of African Consciousness, called Why I Love Black Women. Leassear said men put on the women’s event because “we feel that (black women) are one of the most, if not the most,

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In the last nine games, the Titans have scored 36 runs, putting them in third place in the Big West conference. Their losses in the latest tourney have pushed their overall record to 3-6.

Faraji said she experienced a lot of difficulty pursuing the opportunity to study abroad and was met with obstacles at every turn. She tried utilizing CSUF’s resources but continued to struggle. Faraji credits Tammy Rogers, College of Communications graduation specialist, for being the one person to help her achieve her goal. “I wondered, is (traveling abroad) something everyone on campus is allowed to do, or just everyone on campus who is not a person of color,” Faraji said. The panelists included Joshua James, LaTianna Wallace, Camille Saye and Faraji— all CSUF students of color who studied abroad. One of the concerns for audience members was the stereotypes they could be faced with while traveling. SEE TRAVEL 3 VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Students received advice from professionals at the annual event. BRIAN ALVARADO Asst. Lifestyle Editor

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The College of Engineering and Computer Science held its annual career fair, showcasing potential career paths with a student turnout that numbered somewhere between 600 and 700. For some students, the fair was an opportunity to put their foot in the door of potential employers.

Thales Avionics and the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering. John Weber, who received a degree in computer science in 2015, was situated at the Google booth. Weber is now a software engineer for the technology company. German Li was also in attendance and spent time interacting with current students. He graduated from CSUF in 1995, also with a degree in computer science. Li now works as a principal software engineer for aerospace company Thales Avionics, which manufactures inflight entertainment systems.

Dominick Esposito, a civil engineering associate for the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, finished his undergraduate program in 2012 at CSUF. The alumnus found his position through the same job fair and came back, but this time on the other side of the booth. Krystyl Nottage, events, marketing and social media specialist, coordinated the event and said the job fair is open to all majors. The school still takes care of its Titans even after graduation, she said. “Even when you’re alumni, it’s

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It’s more about networking rather than trying to find positions. I want to get to know their names and make sure that their values for the company are the same as mine.

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Hopeful Cal State Fullerton students had potential careers at their fingertips on Thursday, as 29 different companies filled the Titan Student Union Pavilion for the Spring 2018 Engineering & Computer Science Fair. The fourhour event drew a barrage of 600 to 700 students, with some lines extending to the outside of the venue. The annual fair allowed students to interact with companies face-to-face, receive resume advice, overall knowledge of what to expect in the workforce and for some students, a foot in the door. “It’s more about networking rather than trying to find positions. I want to get to know their names and make sure that their values for the company are the same as mine,” said Nelson Luong, a computer science major who attended the fair. Luong, who hopes to become a cybersecurity specialist after college, said it’s important for job candidates to be professional and to take advantage of time with the recruiters by asking for resume pointers. Marshall Taylor, a computer engineering major, also came to get his name recognized by workforce recruiters. Graduating in the spring, Taylor gave positive feedback on the event because of the experience and interaction between scouts and employers. “It gives students the opportunity to actually talk to recruiters. Kind of hone their skills for when you go to an interview. What I need to think about when I’m in front of someone that actually has my career in their hands,” Taylor said. Besides the students in attendance, former Titans returned to their home school, but this time as part of companies like Google,

NELSON LUONG Computer science major free for you to come back,” Nottage said. She said this event was a solid opportunity for students to at least get a feel for what the future may hold for them, regardless of class level.

“It’s a great networking opportunity. You can find out what they’re hiring for even if you’re not ready to graduate now. But in the future you want to work at that company, so then you know what to strive for,” Nottage said.

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An event similar to Thrones of Pharaohs was held by the alliance for Preservation of African Consciousness to honor black women.

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Jo’Leysha Cotton, vice president of Shades of Queen, said the hardest part of putting on this event was the distance between schools. By collaborating with CSUF they were able bridge the gap and come up with more ideas to honor the men. “Although we’re different genders, we also can come together and celebrate because these are our brothers and we are their sisters,” Cotton said. The African American

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Although we’re different genders, we also can come together and celebrate because these are our brothers and we are their sisters.

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Resource Center coordinator, Trimaine Davis, also spoke at the event. Davis’ speech reflected on manhood from a black perspective, as he shared personal accounts of his youth. He admitted that on paper his teen fatherhood and school struggles reinforced negative stereotypes about black men, but he was able to prove himself different. Manhood has three main characteristics: accountability, responsibility and stewardship, Davis said. “So for those of us who sat down in that chair, you’ve got to ask yourself a question,” Davis said. “Were you worthy to have a seat in that chair?” He went on to explain that if the answer was yes, then the men in the room were most likely lying to themselves. But if the answer was “I don’t know” then... “Welcome to manhood,” Davis said. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Fourth-year advertising major Yaa Asantewaa Faraji is a student of color who successfully studied abroad. However, she said that those efforts did not come without roadblocks. A panel featuring Faraji and other student travelers of color agreed they felt more comfortable when they traveled than when they were in United States.

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“I felt safer in my skin color in Paris than I do in America, or even on this campus at Cal State Fullerton,” Wallace said. The stereotypes people of color face in America weren’t as prominent in France, Wallace said, adding that racism still exists there, but it was less of an issue. All of the panelists agreed that they felt more comfortable

studying abroad than they had felt while they were back home in U.S. The biggest challenge they faced while traveling wasn’t caused by the color of their skin, but the language barriers they had to overcome. “It’s a lot of culture shock coming back,” Faraji said. Another concern from the audience was cost. Saye said that she didn’t have the money to travel abroad and had

to raise the entire cost of the trip on her own. She had two jobs, went to school full time and applied for loans, but that only covered the cost of tuition. For the rest of the fees, Saye hosted a concert with local artists and vendors, created a GoFundMe page, taught a dance workshop and sold some of her clothes. “It’s about having the ability to believe in yourself. I know it sounds cliché, but I’m being so

serious,” Saye said. All of the panelists had similar experiences of finding money to travel through work and loans. “I need to know more about the world so I can take it back and bring it here, at least the good parts, and then make the changes in our society that (the world) already has,” James said. Only 5.9 percent of African-American college students in the U.S. studied abroad between

2015 to 2016, according to NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Over 70 percent of Caucasian college students traveled abroad during the same period. “Most often our community doesn’t get the privilege to think about traveling outside of this world. For some of us, we’re trying to travel outside of the system of oppression that is in the states,” Faraji said.

CSUF campus planning structural updates New physical master plan could take up to 15 months to complete. CAITLIN BARTUSICK Copy Editor

Cal State Fullerton is in the beginning stage of completing a new campus master plan, a process that is estimated to take 12 to 15 months. The plan will outline potential features needed to improve the quality of the campus and in turn, adapt to a rising student enrollment, according to the CSUF Facilities Management website. The CSU system mandates that all campuses have an established master plan, a guideline to update all forms of campus infrastructures including buildings, landscapes, parking facilities and open space. Its purpose is to assess the conditions of the university, outline any weaknesses or strengths and meet the growing needs of students, faculty and staff. One of the biggest factors that needs to be considered is the increasing student population said Sarab Singh, director of construction and interim of planning and design. To assemble the master plan, Facilities Management and other planning committees will have to estimate the number of full-time students the university will likely need to accommodate in the future. The last CSUF master plan was completed in 2003 with the anticipated maximum full-time enrollment of 25,000 by 2013. Since then, the full-time equivalent student (FTES) enrollment number has increased from about 22,000 to 33,000. “We may want to have it 35,000 FTES but we may have actual physical barriers. We may not have enough land on the campus to have all the buildings or the locations that we need. Or space around the campus which we do not have much control of,” Singh VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Cal State Fullerton is in the initial stages of planning and updating campus structures within an estimated 15-month process. The CSU system mandates that all campuses have an established guideline to update all forms of campus infrastructure.

said. “We have to look at it, study that, and then go from there.” CSUF has the largest student body out of the 23 CSUs but with 241 acres of land, it is also one of the smaller campuses in the system. To acquire a clear and collective vision for the master plan, Singh said a planning team is working to gather comprehensive input from the campus community. “There will be a website set

up for students, faculty and staff to put their concerns. It will be a campus-wide effort to get all that data, and then analyze it,” Singh said. In 2003, the CSUF main campus consisted of 21 permanent buildings. The master plan established that same year defined potential sites for 15 new facilities such as the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, the Student Recreation Center, and additional parking structures. As

of right now, the campus has 110 permanent buildings. Based on ongoing increases in enrollment, Singh said understanding the specific needs of the campus community will help build a thorough plan. “To have that item quantified is a little challenging. They do it all the time, but it takes effort and analysis to come to that point,” Singh said. He said the master plan will go through an evaluation process by

the city of Fullerton, the President’s Administrative Board and a sustainability committee before it finally reaches the CSU Board of Trustees for approval. Proposed financial plans will also be decided to establish which projects will receive state or nonstate funds. “Once it’s approved by the board of trustees, then we will have a clear vision. Then we’ll start putting in these pieces, these projects in place,” Singh said.

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The 27-year-old singer will be touring the United States in May, hitting cities including Solana Beach, California and Phoenix, Arizona.

New Zealand singer serenades Santa Ana Kimbra concluded her Primal Heart tour at The Observatory on Thursday. KRISTINE JARANILLA Staff Writer

Concert goers at The Observatory in Santa Ana escaped the commotion of their daily lives to listen to New Zealand artist Kimbra and her two openers, Arc Iris and KING. The show was part of the last leg of the Primal Heart tour and promoted her upcoming album of the same name set to release on April 20. Maybe it’s because she had a show the day before in Los Angeles at the Theatre in Ace Hotel or that people had work the next day, but the venue wasn’t packed. All levels, except the level closest to the stage, had enough room for people to dance as much as they pleased, making the performance much more intimate. When Kimbra finally appeared onstage, she was dressed in a gorgeous golden Gucci jumpsuit that sparkled with every move she made throughout her set. Her hair defied the laws of physics, somehow staying in its pristine sleek state with every hair flip and whip she subjected it to. Kimbra started off the set with

“Version of Me,” an unreleased song from her upcoming album “Primal Heart.” The notes she belted out, with billowing vocals and extensive range, could overcome anyone with goosebumps and a sense of awe. Kimbra primarily performed songs from her anticipated album which gave the audience a taste of what’s to come in April. She also played some of her hits, like a reworked version of her most popular song, “Settle Down” and a stripped-down version of “As You Are.” Because it was the last show of the tour, she treated the crowd to a special rendition of “Real Life,” another unreleased song from her upcoming album, and gave the audience a look into the song’s inspiration. “The lyrics to this song are kind of about encountering reality, right? Growing up and realizing that s--- isn’t easy to understand sometimes. Through these vibrations and this music, maybe we can unify and bring some love into the world,” Kimbra said. She dedicated the song to victims of the school shooting that happened the day before the show at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Arc Iris, a band from Providence, Rhode Island consisting

of band members Jocie Adams, Tenorio-Miller and Ray Belli took the stage before Kimbra. The group “bridges the digital computer music of Radiohead and Bjork to Brazilian Tropicalia, to Bowie-esque performance art,” according to their website. Their influences were apparent throughout their 45-minute set with the help of synthesizers to create warped notes and buzzes. They ended their set with “Piggies Part 2,” which showcased their Bowie-esque performance art and had people greeting one another and weaving through the crowd in pig masks near the end of the song. KING, a contemporary R&B group based in Los Angeles, was next on the opening roster. They offered up their perfect harmonies and smooth vibes to the crowd. Consisting of twin sisters Amber and Paris Strother and their close friend Anita Bias, they performed their hits like “The Greatest” and “The Right One.” People coming into Kimbra’s show with little to no knowledge will be surprised with her onstage performance and quirky banter with the audience. A quick browse of her songs on Spotify doesn’t do justice to the stellar performances the New Zealand native delivers throughout her tour shows.

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‘Black Panther’ culturally revolutionizes the Marvel cinematic universe with its African-American director, co-writers and cast.

‘Black Panther’ is Marvel’s crown jewel The film excels in its storytelling, powerful characters and soundtrack. LISSETE GONZALEZ Social Media Editor

Marvel’s “Black Panther” exceeded all expectations and has become the highest praised Marvel film by critics. The movie brought in a record-breaking $192 million over the three-day weekend making it the fifth highest opening of all time. While it’s easy to compare this film’s box office numbers to other Marvel films, its incomparable to anything Marvel has done before. Uniquely rich in culture, the movie explores issues of colonialism, racism and the institutionalization of black people, and it features a predominantly African-American cast. Audiences were first introduced to T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) in “Captain America: Civil War” (2016) where he donned his vibranium Black Panther suit for the first time and sought vengeance for his father. “Black Panther” picks up shortly after the events in “Civil War” as it follows T’Challa’s journey to inherit the throne and learn what kind of king he will become while looming threats bring conflict to the Kingdom of Wakanda. The highlight of “Black Panther” is its cast; black excellence gives this film its beating heart and soul. The hero himself is a skillful protector with regal characteristics. However those supporting him are just as vital to the film as he is. The powerful, intelligent and skillful women of Wakanda: Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), Shuri (Letitia Wright), Ramonda (Angela Bassett) and the Dora Milaje (a group of personal bodyguards protecting the Black Panther) led by Okoye (Danai Gurira), stole the spotlight in the film. The conviction these women show on-screen as they fiercely battle and wield their vibranium weapons and loyalty for their king, is what made the film stand out. They are fierce, but also very human, displaying emotions of love seen through Nakia and T’Challa’s relationship, humor between the siblings Shuri

and T’Challa as they bonded, and the dedication that Dora Milaje put forward to defend their king. These women aren’t sidekicks — they are a force of their own. “Black Panther” also succeeded in producing believable, relatable and threatening villains. Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) is a perfect example of a leading villain that has a convincing purpose, as fragments of his backstory are revealed throughout the film, it becomes easy to empathize with him. Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis) is a villain that didn’t necessarily need backstory to deliver a compelling persona, even though he’s been around since “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (the same can’t be said about his arm). Klaue cares little for anything besides making money and genuinely thrives on the thrill of committing crimes, making his villain personality interesting. Director Ryan Coogler successfully brought fans to a completely new, technologically advanced nation in the same way that James Gunn introduced the depths of Marvel’s cosmic universe in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films. Coolger’s incorporation of Oakland, California is a nod to his hometown, making the film feel closer to home while fans ventured to Wakanda. The film also excels at establishing the Black Panther’s origins and mystical lore, starting with a short and beautifully animated prologue. There is so much to admire about “Black Panther” that it’s difficult to find flaws within it. The actors and actresses, the story, the black culture, film score and original tracks on the film’s soundtrack produced by Kendrick Lamar all contribute to making this a revolutionary Marvel film. The only major flaw is the computer-generated imagery and animations during a few fight scenes, which are distracting at times, but minor compared to the entirety of the film. The praise “Black Panther” received is more than deserved. It successfully lived up to its hype as a groundbreaking Marvel film. With “Avengers: Infinity War” quickly approaching on May 4, 2018, fans will definitely look forward to the Black Panther’s appearance when the Avengers take on Thanos. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Chloe Kim and Redmond “Red” Gerard are some of the youngest Olympians to win gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics, demonstrating that young athletes are capable of great achievements. But critics say that younger athletes need protection from the intensity and pressured placed on them to perform well.

Devil’s Advocate: Olympic age requirements Teens deserve the chance to participate and flaunt their skills.

KAMERON LEONG Staff Writer

The Olympics are supposed to showcase the greatest athletes a country can offer. Chloe Kim, at just 17 years old, won gold in the women’s snowboarding half-pipe this month. This was Kim’s first Olympic performance and although she clearly demonstrated the skills needed to qualify for the 2014 Olympics at age 13, she was under the age limit for snowboarding. While there is no universal age limit to compete in the Olympics, the governing body for each sport decides what age athletes must be to participate. Those, age restrictions are an obstacle preventing some of the best athletes from competing. At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Nepal swimmer Gaurika Singh won her heat in the 100 meter backstroke at 13 years old. Singh demonstrates that age is really nothing but a number. If teens like Singh, or perhaps even younger kids are skilled enough to qualify for the Olympics, then their age shouldn’t matter. The age limit reduces the number of competitors that can qualify for the Olympics. If a country’s goal is to win the most medals, isn’t the most logical route to ensure that most athletes compete? Gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, who has coached nine Olympic champions, said in an interview with ESPN that the age limit is unfair and robs athletes of Olympic opportunities. He added that some U.S. junior champions are good enough to be in the Olympics. Qualifying for the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Nastia VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

Liukin, the 2008 Olympic gold medalist for the all-around in gymnastics, missed the cutoff for the 2004 Olympics despite having the talent to qualify. She had to spend an additional four years training for another opportunity. Liukin injured her ankle in 2006 which threatened her entire career. While she was able to make a comeback, she could have lost her only chance to compete in the Olympics. A pointless age limit cost Liukin the chance to win more medals and the United States an opportunity to build a legacy in women’s gymnastics. In diving and gymnastics, flexibility, body control and precision are among the most important physical abilities. If both events require mostly similar physical abilities, then it doesn’t make any sense for gymnasts to be 16 and divers to be 14. This proves the age requirement is arbitrary and there’s no other reason for the restriction aside from the two different governing bodies. Reaching the Olympics requires hard work and extreme dedication. The amount of training and discipline required is the same, regardless of age. Simone Biles, a gold medal gymnast, started training at the age of six. Biles dedicated herself to becoming an Olympian and in turn, one of the best gymnasts in history. People may be concerned about the pressure imposed on younger athletes, but this argument suggests that Olympic training starts when athletes reach a relatively mature age. Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer and arguably the best Olympian ever, started swimming at age seven and entered the Olympics at age 15. It took another eight years for Phelps to establish himself as one of the greatest swimmers, winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics. The pressure to make the Olympics is equally high for all athletes. It takes a lifetime of work just for the opportunity to qualify, and in the end, only a few will make it. The talented Kim, Biles and Phelps, along with all those who are too young to participate, demonstrate that age should not be a limiting factor in Olympic participation, it should be based solely on skill.

Age limits protect young athletes from too much pressure.

LAUREN DIAZ

Asst. Opinion Writer

The 2018 Olympic Games are drawing more attention than ever before due to the influence of teenagers. Seventeen year old Red Gerard won a gold medal for snowboarding slopestyle in the Winter Olympics, making him the youngest male ever to do so. As more teens are now allowed to compete, their physical and mental health are being adversely affected. Representing a country in the world’s leading international sporting event is seen as the highest honor for many of these children, but they fail to recognize the physical and mental demands. Such an intense form of competition removes any chance of leading a normal adolescent life. This is why higher age requirements and further restrictions for teenage competitors are crucial. Parents and coaches seem to be the main culprit in this problem. In many cases, parents live vicariously through their children, hoping their kids will be the next Kobe Bryant or Simone Biles. This causes them to push their kids into a sport at young ages, putting too much competitive pressure on their child before they can make decisions for themselves. Placing children in an intense win-orlose competition is damaging because their psychological makeup isn’t as fully developed as adult athletes. Instead, it’s healthier to wait until they can understand that their worth isn’t based on the outcome of a competition, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Competing at a young age not only affects children physically, but they are not mentally prepared to comprehend all aspects of the competition, especially the darker sides.

Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics doctor employed by Michigan State University, recently pleaded guilty to 10 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. More than 160 women came forward with stories of sexual abuse, many saying they were minors when Nassar abused them, one victim as young as six years old. How is it that so many young competitors were victims of sexual abuse over so many years? Because of their age. “I did not know any of these things, and so as Larry was abusing me each time, I assured myself it must be fine because I thought I could trust the adults around me,” said Rachael Denhollander, a former gymnast, during the Nassar trial, who was 15 when the abuse began. Almost every victim said they were either too young to understand what was happening or went to an adult who didn’t believe them. “People did not believe me. They believed him,” said Jamie Dantzscher, a former Olympic gymnast in her testimony against Nassar. “They called me a liar, a whore and even accused me of making all of this up just to get attention.” Another victim stated in her testimony that her own naivety caused her to believe the abuse she endured was acceptable. One can argue that while the average child may crumble under the intense pressure of competitive sports, there are a select few who are born with a higher mental capacity. While its true that setting higher age restrictions for the Olympic Games may deter a child prodigy from their chance of winning gold, the idea is to protect the other 99 percent from the mental and physical health risks. Just because a 10 year old has the caliber or skill to compete with adults doesn’t mean they should. Even as an adult, the pressure of competing in the Olympics can be overwhelming. Legendary U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, who started swimming in the Olympics at age 15 is considered the most decorated Olympian of all time. Following the 2012 Olympics, he came forward about his depression and suicidal thoughts. It got to the point where he didn’t want to be in the sport anymore. The Olympic age limit exists to protect youths physically and mentally. Those few years young athletes are required to wait could be spent training harder and preparing a proper mindset to enter the highstakes environment. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN

6 Sports Tennis snaps win streak against Loyola

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CSUF’s domination in the courts ended with a 4-3 loss against LMU. YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton tennis had high hopes for the 2018 season after it established a four-game win streak one month since it started swinging through its new list of opponents. But the winning momentum they had against Cal State Northridge didn’t last long this weekend when the Titans dropped the ball in a close 4-3 loss against Loyola Marymount University on Feb. 17. CSUF started off its weekend on a positive note after managing a 4-0 win in its second conference match of the season against Northridge. The Titans were able to protect home court when they took the lead in two of their three doubles matches. First court duo Sarah Nuno and Karla Portalatin came out with a 6-1 victory against Northridge’s Elisa El Hadj and

Alicia Dinkelmeyer. Despite Nuno and Portalatin setting the pace for the Titans, second court duo Genevieve Zeidan and Masako Makiba dropped their match 6-3. However, the third court duo Caisey Lee Emery and Luxizi Meng were able to dominate the court and come away with a 6-4 win, giving CSUF a 1-0 lead. Singles play gave the Titans their biggest advantage when Nuno, Zeidan and Portalatin came away with wins in their matches to earn CSUF three points and a 4-0 win for the day. Coming away with a dominant end to their first match of the weekend, the Titans increased their winning streak to five games before facing the Loyola Marymount Lions. But their streak quickly ended when the Titans dropped two of their three doubles matches to give the Lions a 1-0 lead heading into singles play. Loyola Marymount proved to be a stiff competitor as both teams seesawed between wins and losses in the singles matchup. With singles play tied 3-3, the result of the close game came to

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In the match against Cal State Northridge, Danielle Pham (pictured above), went unfinished in her only court appearance of the evening against Northridge’s Mari Taslagyan.

light when Makiba’s final fall to Loyola Marymount’s Sofiya Gaisina broke the deadlock, bringing

the final score to 4-3 and an end to the Titans win streak. The Titans will have a chance

to redeem themselves when they travel to the courts of San Francisco State on Saturday Feb. 24.

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There continued to be a seesaw-type offensive match in the remaining innings, but Fullerton was edged out by the end of the seventh (9-8). With no chance to dwell on mistakes from the previous match, the Titans quickly turned around for their second game of the day against the Wildcats. The match fell into Kentucky’s hands as soon as it took the plate with two runs in the first inning. But when it came for Fullerton’s turn at bat, an error from Kentucky’s first baseman gave the Titans an advantage they used to reel in a run. By the third inning, CSUF was able to bring in another run. However, it would be its last one for the rest of the match. The Wildcats took 26 at bats with 13 hits, while the Titans churned out 17 at bats that only produced three hits. Kentucky’s 10-2 domination over the Titans by the fifth inning resulted invoked the NCAA mercy rule, which ended the slowpaced game with another loss for CSUF. Day Two Fullerton returned to San Diego State University’s Softball Stadium 0-2 to face the Wildcats again for its third match of the tournament. Titans sophomore pitcher Sophie Frost took the mound for 3.2 innings and pitched two strikeouts, but gave up eight free bases. Kentucky pulled off 10 runs from Frost. CSUF was unsuccessful when it came to creating offensive plays. Although the Titans had a total of 15 at

bats, first baseman Zoe Richard was the only one on CSUF’s roster to get a hit. With no runs produced by Fullerton, the match was called once again in the beginning of the fifth inning when the Wildcats collected three RBIs off a home run to stretch the point gap to 11-0. Day Three In the final stretch of the tournament Fullerton entered its last doubleheader, matching up against North Dakota for a second time and San Diego State. Although the Titans were able to keep their rhythm up in the first match against the Bison, the second matchup told a different story. Richard was once again able to give hope to the Titans play. She earned the first RBI of the game in the second inning to bring pinch runner Kelsie Whitmore home, eking out a 1-0 lead as they headed into the third inning. But things didn’t look up from there. Senior Kenzi Grimes was in the pitchers circle for 4.2 innings, pitching one strikeout but giving up a total of nine runs, two of them being home runs. For a third time in the tournament, the Titans could not keep up with their opponents and the game was called in the top of the fifth with a score of 9-1 in North Dakota’s favor. Brushing off the loss, Fullerton went up against the Aztecs in its final game of the day to close out the Campbell/Cartier Tournament. The Titans started this game strong after getting their first run early in the match

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The Cartier/Campbell Tournament was hosted by San Diego State at the SDSU Softball Stadium. The Titans’ match against the Aztecs was the closest Fullerton came to a win in the tourney.

when Ari Williams’ bunt brought Brooke Clemetson home. In the bottom of the first, the Aztecs responded back to tie the match 1-1. The slow-paced game reached the fifth inning when another run made from the Aztecs gave them a 2-1 advantage. Freshman Taylor Dockins achieved her first collegiate complete game as she was the only Titans pitcher to stay on the mound for a full game. Dockins only gave

up two runs from nine hits and pitched two strikeouts against the Aztecs. For the remainder of the game, no runs were made. Both teams maintained a strong defense, creating a tough atmosphere for the Titans to make offensive plays and resulting in another loss for CSUF. Fullerton will return to Anderson Field for a rematch against the Aztecs on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m.

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8 Sports

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Titans tack on three losses against Stanford CSUF baseball opened its season with tough defeats against the Cardinal. KAILA CRUZ

Asst. Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton baseball opened its season over the weekend with a three-game series against No.13 Stanford University. Despite going 4-1 against Stanford last year, the highly anticipated series didn’t go the Titans way. Fullerton went 0-3 dropping its games to the Cardinal. In the first game of the series, CSUF fell 5-1 to Stanford. Junior infielder Jake Pavletich showed up for Fullerton going 2 for 3 with a double and scoring a run. His hits were the first two of the season for the Titans. Sophomore shortstop Sahid Valenzuela went 1 for 3 and recorded the Titans first RBI of the season. “Honestly I just wanted to get the team going,” Pavletich told Cal State Fullerton Sports Media. “I just looked, stayed with my approach, looked with the ball out over and got lucky.” Stanford scored all five of its runs in the first four innings. Fullerton tried to battle and scored its first in the sixth. However, neither team could keep the momentum going after. Fullerton seemed to improve in game two of the series, but dropped the competition 5-3. Despite the fact CSUF outhit Stanford on Saturday afternoon, the Titans failed to bring their runners home. Titans Chris Prescott, Daniel Cope and Tyler Lasch fueled CSUF’s offensive performance. Prescott and Cope scored, both going 2 for 3; Prescott with a double and Cope with an RBI. Freshman Lasch collected his first two

hits of his college career after going 2 for 4 with a double. Fullerton went scoreless through the fifth while Stanford earned its lead early in the match, scoring four runs in the second inning. CSUF picked up its momentum in the top of the fifth after Pavletich grounded out, bringing in Cope. At the top of the seventh and eighth innings, Fullerton scored two more runs but failed to make a comeback, standing 0-2 at the end of day two. The Titans kept their composure and played their closest game on day three of the series, despite their two tough losses tacked on early in the season. Unlike their first two games, CSUF was first to get on the scoreboard. A single to second base from Cope advanced outfielder Ruben Cardenas to third and brought home infielder Hank LoForte. Fired up, Prescott grounded out and brought home Cardenas taking the lead 2-0 in the top of the first inning. However, Stanford answered right back and took the lead, ending the first inning at 4-2. The power play of the game was the first homerun of the season by Cardenas in the seventh inning. With a homer to left field, Cardenas earned two RBIs, brought home Valenzuela and reduced the point deficit to one. Despite CSUF’s efforts to take a win home, Stanford managed to hold the lead, ending the final game of the series with a 6-5 loss for the Titans. The last time Fullerton began its season 0-3 was in 2006 against Stanford. However, they still managed to advance to the College World Series that year Fullerton will head back to Goodwin Field to play its home opener on Tuesday, Feb. 20 against the University of Nevada, Reno.

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In the 2017 season, Fullerton dominated 4-1 against Stanford in their five meets on the field. It’s biggest point gap was on Feb. 18, 2017, when the Titans blew out the Cardinal 8-1.

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