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Monday February 5, 2017

Associated Students, Inc. held a selfdefense training session with Sharon Quirk-Silva Saturday. News

Cal State Fullerton student DJs compete to win a slot at the 2018 Spring Concert.

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Royce’s Campus club spends retirement time with homeless dogs intensifies primaries CA-39th congressional seat is in a toss up after 25 years.

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Fullerton takes on Toronto FC in friendly Men’s soccer met the 2017 MLS Cup champions in its first off-season game. Sports Editor

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Republicans: • Bob Huff is a former state Senate Minority Leader who served from 2008 to 2016. Huff primarily advocates for a leaner government, tax relief and job creation. • Young Kim is a former state assemblywoman and a staffer for Royce. He endorsed her almost immediately after her candidacy announcement. Kim plans to focus on the economy if elected to fill the seat. • Shawn Nelson began serving as an Orange County Supervisor in June 2010 and was re-elected for a second term in June 2014. Nelson won three elections to the Fullerton City Council. • Andrew Sarega is a CSUF graduate and police officer. He was previously elected to the La Mirada City Council as its youngest member. Some of his focus issues include economic reform, health care and term limits.

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The race for California’s 39th Congressional District has been named a “race to watch” by Politico, after Ed Royce announced on Jan. 8 that he would not seek re-election. This has brought forth a surge of candidates who hope to fill his seat after his 25 years in office. Throughout his time in office Royce was heavily contested by Indivisible CA-39, an organization fighting for progressive policies as President Donald Trump’s administration has catered to the far right. The organization has held several protests outside Royce’s office to challenge his voting record on issues like the Republican tax bill and healthcare. The organization felt “universal joy” at the announcement of Royce’s retirement, with several members choosing to work on campaigns for candidates hoping to fill his seat, said Indivisible CA-39 member and Cal State Fullerton professor Shana Charles, Ph.D. So far, several Democratic candidates have been active with the organization, but Charles said that no Republican candidates are involved. The organization will not be making an official endorsement of a candidate until it holds a meeting on Feb. 12. With the announcement of Royce’s retirement, candidates in both parties announced intentions to run. So far there are a total of 12 candidates running in the primaries.

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The Priceless Pets Project makes semi-monthly trips for volunteers to help cleaning kennels and taking dogs on walks. Most animals at the shelter are adopted within a month.

Students volunteer at the Priceless Pets Rescue shelter in Chino Hills, helping the animals and themselves. KRISTINA GARCIA Copy Editor

Cal State Fullerton student Ethan Young remembers his high school adviser telling him about a dog she fostered being put down by Animal Friends of the Valleys, despite the trust that she had placed in the shelter to keep the dog available for adoption. Young knew then that he would never partner with a kill shelter again and got involved with Priceless Pets Rescue. When it comes to animal shelters, Priceless Pets Rescue is a non-kill shelter that houses pets to be adopted or fostered. Young started a collaboration with the shelter’s Chino Hills branch, as a separate entity called the Priceless Pets Project, in which volunteers

from CSUF make trips to the shelter to help out. “Priceless Pets was one of the closer (animal shelters) that actually reached out to us and had an easier involvement process. We did try to reach out to OC Animal Care, but they’re more strict on guidelines and it wasn’t as accessible to our students,” said Jesus Hernandez, a CSUF student and co-director of the program alongside Young. In high school, Young was the president of Paws Club, a student charity group for dogs, and when he started college he knew he wanted to work with animals again. He couldn’t find any CSUF organization dedicated to animal services, so he decided to start his own group with the help of Priceless Pets Rescue and Community Services & Leadership Program Coordinator, Heidi Elmer. Priceless Pets Project members are always interacting with new dogs. Most of the animals come from kill shelters or other abusive environments, and only stay for about a month until they’re adopted or fostered. SEE DOGS

Though the season wrapped up for Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer, the 2017 Big West Champions didn’t let that stop them from seeking serious competition. CSUF pumped up its level of play for its chosen opponent when it faced professional soccer club Toronto FC on Monday Jan. 29. After a three month hiatus from the pitch following the end of their season in November, the Titans had only trained for five days prior to the game. CSUF took a rough 7-1 loss in the friendly match. However, Head Coach George Kuntz said the loss served as a rather rude awakening to bring the men back to Earth after taking the Big West title. “It was ugly, but it was fantastic. Our guys looked at it like the World Cup, and their guys looked at it like a scrimmage,” Kuntz said. Although the match wasn’t the first time Fullerton and Toronto met on the same field, the rare opportunity to face the MLS champions gave the Titans a chance to blur the line of their college team status. SEE SOCCER

Disney celebrates Year of the Dog Mulan and Mushu dance through California Adventure until Feb. 18. KRISTINE JARANILLA Staff Writer

As guests walk down Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure (DCA), they’re treated to the sounds of instrumental Chinese music. Every inch of the pathway is adorned with red and gold arches and each light post has a banner with Pluto, reminding guests that 2018 is the Year of the Dog. The Lunar New Year celebrations are held at Paradise Pier for guests to experience the annual festivities and cuisines that are happening halfway around the world. Food Along the marketplaces, guests are treated to all kinds of Asian cuisine: Korean, Vietnamese and Chinese with more options available at the Paradise Garden Grill. Some of the featured dishes include kimchi bokkeumbap, a Korean vegetable fried rice, xiaolongbao, a Chinese pork dumpling soup and bánh chu’ng, a Vietnamese sticky rice cake with pork. Kimchi bokkeumbap was also served during last year’s celebrations, and though it’s delicious, the serving size was as big as a handful

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All guests can participate in festivities like writing New Year’s wishes on Mickey Mouse-shaped paper, but Disney annual passholders receive additional perks, including an exclusive photo-op and an art button.

of rice, and it cost $6. It may leave customers wanting more without the urge to spend an additional $6 for another serving. Paradise Garden Grill offers

more reasonably-sized dishes for guests to indulge in like Pho Bò, a beef noodle soup originating from Vietnam, Japchae, a Korean vegetable dish and Cá rô phi chiên giòn,

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The shelter additionally receives animals that have been displaced by natural disasters. “They can come from afar but they can also come locally,” Young said. “One time on a Saturday when we were getting the dogs in, those pets came from hurricane zones that decimated their area.” Young said it’s important to be cautious and patient with the animals because some of the pets have gone through traumatic experiences. His mother adopted a Yorkie named Reggie from Priceless Pets Rescue. Young said his family had to be delicate with Reggie as they soon noticed from his behavior that he had been abused. At the shelter, volunteers assist with some of the more routine tasks, like walking dogs and cleaning their kennels. The CSUF group visits the shelter at least twice a month and appreciates what Priceless Pets Rescue does for all the animals still searching for a “forever home” and cherishes the memories shared between pets and volunteers. Hernandez recalls a dog named Shelley with whom he had gotten close to at the shelter over the course of three weeks. “She just had little puppies and she got taken away from them, so she was in her little corner,” Hernandez said. “I just sat with her and she came and cuddled up next to me.” Apart from the emotional attachment developed with particular dogs, there is also an

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Ethan Young founded Priceless Pets Project in summer 2017 when he realized Cal State Fullerton didn’t have an organization devoted to animal services. While the shelter houses mostly dogs, cats reside there as well.

element of relief and fulfillment once an animal has left the shelter. “You know that they either got adopted or fostered because it’s a no-kill shelter. And it’s really nice to know that even though I didn’t adopt that dog, or I couldn’t have, she’s in a better place now. She’s with an owner,” Young said.

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JESUS HERNANDEZ Priceless Pets Program Co-Director

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Priceless Pets Program Co-Director Jesus Hernandez said there is a sense of fulfillment volunteering for the non-kill shelter. He said it’s reassuring to know that every dog that leaves has found a home.

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CSUF teaches self-defense These are the students taking personal safety into their own hands. PRISCILLA CARCIDO Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton senior psychology major, Jessica Briscoe, knows how terrifying it is to feel defenseless. Briscoe, was harassed by an old coworker by phone. She reported it to the police twice, but it didn’t stop until she changed her phone number. She was frightened by the situation but after hearing about a self-defense class held by ASI Lobby Corps, she decided to go to combat her fear. As she jabbed and kneed the protective pads in the Titan Student Union Saturday afternoon, Briscoe was hoping to gain more than a new skill. “Just confidence, that if I’m alone, I’m going to be okay,” Briscoe said. “That I could defend myself if I needed to.” Over a dozen students participated in the self-defense training event, which was hosted by California’s 65th District State Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva. “No!” chants could be heard as the sound of punches landing on pads echoed in rhythm. This is the third workshop Quirk-Silva has coordinated in the last year and the second one on campus. She hosted the first event in July 2017 where a total of 45 women were taught how to protect themselves.

“There used to be a lot of these available (in the) community, but we haven’t seen them around too much and yet the issue still hasn’t changed,” Quirk-Silva said. The training sessions have taught the participants how to jab, knee and scare off potential dangers. Quirk-Silva said with recent headlines about sexual assault and the #MeToo movement, this is was timely workshop. She has previously taken self-defense classes herself and taken her daughters along when they were teenagers. Sabrina Lobdell, a senior marketing major, tagged along with Briscoe for support, but also hoped to improve her situational awareness. Lobdell said she had completed two self-defense classes before, with the ever-present risk of being assaulted on a college campus solidifying how important it is to keep attending them. “It has been scary seeing all the texts we got last semester about the people on campus,” Lobdell said. In 2014, Jose Alfredo Gradilla-Cuevas was arrested under suspicion of seven counts of sexual battery on campus. Gradilla-Cuevas was reported for grabbing or slapping women’s butts around CSUF before running to his car and driving away. The Fullerton Police Department caught him after five months of investigating. With incidents like this and many others around campus, Quirk-Silva said it’s as important as ever to bring these events and discussions to school campuses.

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Professor analyzes Korea crisis Here’s what the crisis on the divided peninsula means for Orange County. BRANDON PHO News Editor

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More Democrats have entered the primary election than Republicans so far. Top contenders include Phil Janowicz and Young Kim.

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The Democrats are split between seven candidates. Politico said the race is poised to be “one of the most expensive” in terms of television advertising. Charles said there is some worry about the number of candidates in the race, because this could split the vote and potentially leave two Republican candidates in the general election. •

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Jay Chen ran for Congress against Royce in 2012, ultimately losing to Royce. At the pre-endorsement caucus, Chen won 47 percent of the vote, making him a lead Democratic candidate. Gil Cisneros served as a naval officer for 10 years. His platform is focused on economic reform, immigration reform and holding Trump accountable. Sam Jammal worked for the Obama campaign in 2008 and served as chair for the Democratic National Committee’s Latino Voter Protection Task Force. He lists civil rights, accessible health care and clean energy among his top priorities.

Phil Janowicz is a former chemistry professor at CSUF, and said he’s running to be “100% for you, not 97% for Trump.” Janowicz is one of the only candidates to live in the 39th District prior to this year, and early polling shows he is at the front of the Democratic side of the race, according to Sextant Strategies & Research. • Ted Rusk previously served as CEO for three small family businesses. He identifies as a Franklin Roosevelt type of democrat. • Cybil Steed is identified by Indivisible CA39 as a writer, and one of two women running on the democratic side. • Andy Thorburn is a former high school teacher who prioritizes environmental protection, inclusivity and investing in education. • Mai Khanh Tran is a Harvard graduate and cancer survivor. Some of the issues she plans to focus on include education, restructuring healthcare and women’s rights.

The official filing deadline is March 9, with primaries taking place June 5 and general election on Nov. 6.

Professor: understanding mudslides helps prevent them CAITLIN BARTUSICK Asst. Copy Editor

Binod Tiwari Ph.D., a Cal State Fullerton associate professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, is no stranger to natural disasters. Tiwari has dedicated 26 years of his life to researching landslide, mudslide and earthquake mitigation. From Japan to his native country Nepal, Tiwari has traveled across the globe to study and conduct research following deadly disasters, including the 2011 Japan earthquake and 2015 Nepal earthquake. He said the lacking infrastructure in his country made transportation difficult and landslides frequent. To collect water, his mother would have to walk at least 10 to 15 minutes from their mud-mortar house, and surrounding roadways were often prone to landslides. Tiwari saw an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of younger generations while he was a geotechnical engineer for the Government of Nepal, Department of Roads. “The only way you can save yourself, your community or your structures from disaster is by being familiar with it. Knowing it better will help you to reduce the impact,” Tiwari said. In a natural disaster-prone

region like Southern California, where record wildfires and ruinous mudslides have recently left devastation behind in Montecito, Tiwari and his students are given the tools to study and simulate potential scenarios, seeking remedies for these complex, cataclysmic events. “We are generating the workforce to the community by training our students,” Tiwari said. “The students are eager, enthusiastic to go and tell and educate people.” With their 8-foot-long rainwater simulator, Tiwari and his students adjust different variables, such as soil density, rainfall volume and rain duration, to quantify different methods for mudslide and landslide prevention. Wildfires contribute greatly to these subsequent disaster events. With ash and loss of vegetation, rainfall is unable to pierce beneath the surface of the soil, and steep slopes increase the likelihood of powerful debris flows, Tiwari said. In early January, approximately 100 homes were destroyed and 300 were damaged in the Montecito mudslides, officials told the Los Angeles Times. As technology continues to advance, access to information and research on these natural disasters will undoubtedly work toward remediation, Tiwari said. As of right now, it appears that an overwhelming amount of time, money and effort is being spent on rebuilding as opposed to research and prevention. “If this repeats again, that’s

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“Aren’t you afraid to go?” is a question Kristine Dennehy, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Cal State Fullerton History Department, said she was often asked when she received the funding for an academic trip to South Korea. “I’m more afraid of getting hit on the 91 Freeway, statistically,” Dennehy said. In a way, her concerns are not unfounded. The crisis of the divided peninsula seems to have peaked to unprecedented levels within the last year. South Korea’s conservative opposition party has called for the country to be well-equipped to counter the rising threat of North Korea and President Trump’s frequent Twitter tirades denigrating North Korean President Kim Jong Un as “Rocket Man.” With North Korea’s explicit calls for reunification this year and the agreement between North and South Korea to have their women’s ice hockey teams march under one 2018 Olympic flag, the situation has shown no sign of losing its unpredictable flair. These recent moves by both parties seemed to indicate an improvement in relations, but Dennehy noted the historical tendency of such moves to be a “ruse,” according to a CSUF News Center interview. Dennehy’s expertise includes Korea’s rich political and cultural history and she spoke about it to Fullerton residents at the Fullerton Public Library on Jan. 23. “For me, it’s actually very important to add that the historical precedent I was thinking of was the ‘Ping-pong diplomacy’ under President Nixon,” Dennehy told

the Daily Titan, referring to the April 1971 visit of U.S. table tennis players to Communist China, (marking the first contact between the two nations in 20 years). “That was the concrete example of it not really being about the ping pong. I don’t know that you would say that’s a ruse, necessarily. Maybe a better way to put it is that athletes can be used as pawns by politicians,” Dennehy said. Whether or not that is the case, Dennehy believes that should the crisis intensify, the implications “would be felt nationwide (considering) the fact that Korean-Americans are more integrated into the fabric of American life, especially in running for political office.” On Jan. 10, Korean-American Young Kim announced her candidacy for CA 39th District House Representative following the announcement of Rep. Ed Royce’s retirement. Kim was a one-time member of the California State Assembly before she was unseated in 2016 by Sharon Quirk-Silva. Royce officially endorsed Kim the day of her announcement. Dennehy calls on more Korean-Americans like Kim to fill government positions so they can be an “integral part of the dialogue and debate.” The CSUF professor also said she has heard stories of teachers who have asked Koreans in their area whether they were from the North or South. “For me, it’s kind of shocking that you could ask that,” Dennehy said, adding that it is a sign of how much work there is to do, in terms of educating Orange County as well as Americans as a whole. With that, Dennehy said she plans to educate the community further. She’s open to staging discussion with students in her courses on the current crisis. “I’m doing the best I can, where I can have an impact at the local level,” Dennehy said.

BINOD TIWARI Associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering a problem. We should consider this as a lesson we learn from Mother Nature and we should be prepared for that,” Tiwari said. To Tiwari, preparation can best be carried out through education. “He’s contributed to geotechnical engineering not only by promoting his students to feel passionate about this topic but also by publishing journals and papers,” said Tiwari’s former master’s student, Santiago Caballero. “He’s just an inspiration to all future generations.” To remedy these forces of nature, more work needs to be done, Tiwari said. Simply preserving the painful memory of the disaster can lead to constructive community rebuilding efforts. “The problem we have in the state, in the city, in the county and at the local level is we are ignoring the value of the research that universities can do,” Tiwari said. “If some county, city, state or federal government wants the university to do research on something, it is a peanut compared to the construction costs.”

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Andrew Gomez and Steve Truong performed their first live show and were one of four acts that competed for the crowd.

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The free classes are held in the Titan Student Union Grand Stair Studio, and the arts and crafts materials are provided to give participants a chance to escape the daily stresses of school.

Titans get crafty at doit-yourself workshops ASI will hold DIY sessions twice a week to inspire creativity at CSUF. CODIE HAYS Staff Writer

CSUF student spins to win opening gig Artists competed in the Battle of the DJs to secure a spot at Spring Concert. CODIE HAYS Staff Writer

Tension filled the air as four DJs restlessly waited their turn to perform on stage. Cal State Fullerton DJs battled at Becker Amphitheater Wednesday at the Battle of the DJs event. “It’s just an opportunity for a few DJs in Cal State Fullerton to have a chance to open up for the artists at Spring Concert,” said Zach Stabley, the event coordinator. Stabley said the three judges made their decisions based on creativity, transitions, crowd hype and how catchy a DJ’s song was. The judges were Griffin Carroll, also known as DJ Griff, Kris Plourde, the owner of the Yost Theater in Santa Ana and Juan Menchaca from N-Effects Productions. Associated Students, Inc. provides students the chance to give a performance of a lifetime. During their 15 minutes the DJs showcase their best mix. Opening at the 2018 Spring Concert is a huge step for upcoming artists. Before their battle, each entertainer described their love for DJing and their drive to put on a show. The winner of the battle, Ivan Labra, also known as “DJ Ivnasty,” said he became more serious about DJing within the past three years and has been obsessed with

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it ever since. Labra has been to previous battles, but only as a spectator. He said that he’s always wanted to be a part of something like this but either missed the deadline or wasn’t selected. “I came here in 2013, and I thought ‘If that guy can do it, why can’t I do it?’” Labra said. Before his performance, Labra had been practicing and working out technicalities for two weeks straight, and although he was a little nervous, he was hopeful his hard work would pay off. After announcing his victory, Labra said his next step is to study music at festivals to see what kind of music he will perform at Spring Concert. The competition gave students like Steve Truong and Andrew Gomez their first moments in the spotlight. The duo has been DJing since their sophomore year together and Cal State Fullerton’s Battle of the DJs was their first live gig. “Before we even knew how to DJ or had practiced at all, we just bought a controller and then after that we started putting in the time and eventually we kind of just got up there,” Gomez said. Working alongside the ASI Spring Concert team for the fourth year in a row, Kanoe Fragas was in the crowd Wednesday and said she was excited to see the performances of this year’s DJs. The only female competitor, Jill Torres, said she has been DJing for six years but this is her first time doing so in front of a crowd. Although she mostly does mixes for a dance studio, Torres was ready for the battle. “I’ve been to Spring Concert the past couple of years and I think it would be really cool to be on the other side, from going and watching to actually performing would be crazy,” Torres said. ASI Productions will hold the 2018 Spring Concert on April 7. While the other headliners have yet to be announced, Ivan Labra will be one of them. “Practice doesn’t make perfect, but practice makes permanent,” Labra said.

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Art gallery instructor Arin Pena said ASI plans on making Valentine’s Day and Harry Potter themed crafts during their workshops.

books. Either way, they always try to utilize everyday materials so it is easy to make at home, Ortiz said. One of the participants in the workshop, Arriel Alvarez, said this was her first visit but she is excited to come back and participate in future events. “It gives you time to be a little more creative outside of school because sometimes reading is just a lot,” Alvarez said. Pena said she has some exciting DIY workshops coming up this month. Some events in February include heart-shaped string art, which will take place on Valentine’s Day from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and a workshop on how to make a Harry Potter wand on

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We thought (making planners) would be a really great thing for you to personalize for yourself.

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Four Cal State Fullerton musicians showcased their sets at the Becker Amphitheater in front of the Titan Student Union on Wednesday.

At the first Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Drop-In Workshop of the semester, students were given the opportunity to relieve stress by constructing and decorating their own planners with a surplus of markers, colored duct tape, wrapping paper, stickers and cutout designs. Cal State Fullerton’s ASI is providing free do-it-yourself (DIY) workshops twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Titan Student Union Grand Stair Studio, with one in the morning and one in the afternoon. These workshops are completely free for students and all supplies are provided by ASI. The art gallery instructors for this semester are Sydney Ortiz and Arin Pena. They both have a passion for art and have studied or taught classes before. “I’m actually an art education major, so this is definitely up my alley and something I’m really excited to be doing,” Ortiz said. “We are looking for themes so we can circle around different projects, and it being the beginning of the semester, we thought (making planners) would be a really great thing to personalize for yourself,” Ortiz said. Ortiz noted that these projects will be beneficial for students whether they just want to doodle or learn a new skill, like binding

SYDNEY ORTIZ Art gallery instructor Feb. 28 at the same time. Pena suggested that students arrive early, as some workshops fill fast. Students can find more information about these workshops on the ASI Instagram account or the events calendar located on the iFullerton app and the CSUF website.

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The Galbi beef short ribs are also a featured dish at Paradise Garden Grill, served with steamed rice and a side of kimchi. The beef is rather fatty, but for a dish that totals around $15, it’s expected from an amusement park to be costly and decent at best. Attractions Mulan and Mushu have their own procession to celebrate the Year of the Dog and are accompanied by lively performers, including Chinese umbrella dancers at the Performance Corridor near Goofy’s Sky School. Disney California Adventure also has a segment during the beginning of “World of Color” called “Hurry Home,” a commemoration of the new year. In the show, a lantern gets lost on its way home to celebrate the festivities of good luck and fortune and includes appearances from Mulan and Mushu. Guests can write their New Year’s wishes on a Mickey Mouse-shaped piece of paper and tie it to a string wall near Paradise Garden Grill in hopes that their 2018 wishes will come to fruition. Disney annual passholders have their own new year celebration spot between Paradise Garden Grill and Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta where they can hang their written wishes and have their photos taken on a backdrop with Mickey Mouse and Pluto. One of the many performances during the festivities is a group of drummers called the GuGu Drum Group originating from Shanghai, China. They bring high energy with their performances and showcase Chinese proverbs through their elaborate costumes and ancient percussive rhythms. Vanessa Deguzman, a Garden

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Disney California Adventure guests get a small taste of Asian cuisine, including Korean, Vietnamese and Chinese marketplaces. Dishes ranged from Kimchi Bokkeumbap, Korean vegetable fried rice, to xiaolongbao, a Chinese pork dumpling full of soup.

Grove native, was thrilled with how Disneyland Resort embraces diversity. “DCA always shows the cultural side whether it’s Asia, or from Mexico, or anything like that which I really like. And for a lot

of people who aren’t from here, this is kind of like soft exposure to them,” Deguzman said. Angela Buterbaugh, a 38-yearold annual passholder said that she’s seen “World of Color” numerous times since it first opened

in 2010, but it was her first time seeing the addition of the “Hurry Home” segment. “I think it’s really cool. It gives us a little bit of a taste of culture. And I have some friends that are Chinese, and they’ve been

wanting me to take videos and stuff for them of what (Disney is) doing here for the Lunar New Year,” said Buterbaugh. The Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney California Adventure will continue until Feb. 18.

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Comic rivalry creates unnecessary divide Marvel vs DC ignores the creative successes of both universes.

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Nerds and geeks from far and wide had “Marvel vs DC” trending on Twitter last week after a Facebook page run by DC Comics fans claimed that they were plotting to bring down the Rotten Tomatoes score for “Black Panther,” Marvel’s first 2018 film.

Although Facebook removed the page and Rotten Tomatoes issued a statement assuring fans that they would closely monitor their platform for inaccurate reviews, people must remember that the actions of a few aren’t representative of all DC fans. DC and its fans have recently developed a bad reputation and have been unfairly ridiculed ever since the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) was created. It’s accomplishments are often masked behind the hatred fans have for the most recently released films. Granted, the DCEU only has one film that is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, “Wonder Woman.” While the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has 15 films that are “Certified Fresh,” it has been around five years longer than the DCEU. This head start has allowed the MCU plenty of

time to establish itself in Hollywood, learn to adapt to the industry and find consistency in the quality of its films. The DCEU undoubtedly lacks this experience, and has yet to find its footing, especially with last year’s release of “Justice League.” Fans in the comic community are quick to tarnish DC but seem to forget that the DCEU isn’t representative of DC as a whole. Before the DCEU was created “The Dark Knight Trilogy” was critically acclaimed and earned two Oscar awards, the most notable being Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as the Joker. Besides the general superhero films, DC has found a lot of success in television shows, animated features, video games and

old-fashioned print comic books. Even though Marvel is painted as the poster child for outstanding original superhero shows, it has also produced

Celebrities lack political wisdom needed to hold public office candidacy saying she didn’t “have the DNA for it,” and therefore would not be in the running for America’s next president, according to InStyle magazine. While rallying speeches may be critical in political campaigns and even play a role in effective presidential leadership, a country cannot be run on empowering speeches alone. Celebrities have proven that they are often better at campaigning than actually being in office as they are more likely to already have a mass folBRIGGETTA PIERROT lowing of people who will supOpinion Editor port them from the very beginning of their campaign. The Golden Globes were used There is no doubt that peoas a way to promote the TIME’S ple in the entertainment indusUP movement and open discus- try have humanitarian tendensions surrounding sexual assault cies and often bring attention and gender inequality, but the to issues that may have otherawards show also led to buzz wise been left in the shadows, about a possible 2020 U.S. presi- the most recent examples being dential candidate. the TIME’S UP movement and At the event, Oprah Winfrey Golden Globes fashion movetook the stage to accept the Cecil ment. But whether or not past B. DeMille award which honors celebrity politicians have lived “outstanding contributions to the up to the standard of being good world of entertainment,” and her leaders depends on which way stirring speech was immediately people lean politically. followed by the trending hashtag For example, Ronald Reagan #Oprah2020. is often praised to this day for his Hashtags like this contrib- supply-side economics, dissoluute to a system where celebrities tion of the Soviet Union, removal with little to no experience are of the Berlin Wall and essentialfavored as candidates over peo- ly ending the Cold War. ple who have worked in public But when he was elected, service their whole lives. much of the American public People may say that the recent was terrified, despite the fact trend of hashtag nominations be- that he had political experience ginning with #Kanye2020 back as California’s governor from in November 2016 is nothingFUL but 1966 to 1974, because they knew LERTON: 215 N. Harbor Blvd. a joke, but that’s what manyCOS first the actor who starred in TA MEShim A (TheasLAB) : 2930 Bristo l St. believed about Donald Trump’s films like for Bonzo,” LONG BEACH: 4608 E. “Bedtime 2ndmain St. co-star was a campaign. in which his BUFFALOEXCHANGE.COM • Winfrey later addressed the chimp. online support for her possible Despite the recognition

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Reagan receives for ending the Cold War and improving the economy, many critics say that U.S. foreign policy only worked due to diplomatic collaborations with Mikhail Gorbachev, (who also made significant internal decisions that dismantled the Soviet Union) and that “Reaganomics” provided temporary economic relief in the 1980s, but hurt the middle class in the long run. Though other celebrity political leaders have had mediocre political careers, such as California’s governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who’s to say if they just caught a lucky break? After all, even the most experienced political leaders are sometimes faced with cleaning up the messes of their predecessors before they’ve had a chance to implement new legislation or create change. Promoting celebrities for elected office is a risk the public has to ask itself if it’s willing to take. Would they rather rely on someone who has more fame and social media clout over a candidate who has years of public service experience and wisdom? The 2016 presidential election would suggest, yes. America preferred to have a reality TV star and sketchy businessman as the lead Republican candidate, and ultimately president, over people who had long-standing political careers and better conceptions of leading a nation. If America is resolute in electing celebrities over politicians, maybe it’s a positive sign that the nation is turning to people as dignified and well-spoken as Winfrey.

unsuccessful works like “Iron Fist,” and there is no way to defend that one. DC has produced “The Flash,” “Arrow” (which is now in its sixth season) and its newest show “Black Lightning.” All have premiered successfully on prime time TV, continuously gathering millions of viewers each week. There is also no denying DC’s incredible animated shows like “Young Justice,” “Teen Titans” and “Batman: The Animated Series,” as well as animated films like “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.” These highly regarded shows and films all seem to be completely ignored by comic fans who demonize DC. These animated features were able to shift between noir and lightheartedness while exploring intricate storylines, allowing for deeper character development. Where these animated series excel, the DCEU falls flat. In regards to gaming, the “Batman: Arkham” series is undoubtedly one of the most popular superhero video game franchises, winning the Guinness World Record for most critically acclaimed superhero game in 2015. It can even be argued that Marvel took inspiration from this series when creating the “Deadpool” video game since it contains very similar mechanics. As far as fighting games go, the “Injustice” series is a huge victory for DC as it created two successful stand-alone games with a coinciding comic book storyline. Multimillion dollar budgets are granted to Marvel and DC for the content released in theaters and major networks, bringing fan-favorite heroes and villains to life through live-action renditions. But fans must appreciate Marvel and DC for their endeavors and successes beyond the cinematic universes, uniting all fans instead of dividing them. Marvel and DC have their differences, but their origins are the same. Before major motion pictures and video games, they created comic books. Underneath it all, Marvel and DC come from humble origins and fans must remember that. Although they respectively have their own unique hero and villain storylines, there really is no discriminating against one over the other. They both produced imaginative characters and captivating storylines that fans still love today.

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Soccer: Titans play the pros CONTINUED FROM

For Cal State Fullerton defender Irving Arvizu, the game meant much more than getting an opportunity to face national stars. “You have to love the grind. Everyone is putting in really hard work to earn their starting spot in the fall,” Arvizu said. “It’s always good to get a lot of games in, you don’t want to go lacking games heading into the fall especially when other teams are getting their games in. You always want to be ready.” Professional stars like Michael Bradley, Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore may have had the Titans a bit starstruck, but CSUF midfielder Christian Pinzon said their rank as professionals was void because they were all there for the same thing. “It was kind of intimidating, but at the end of the day, they’re soccer players and we’re soccer players,” Pinzon said. The Titans also tested out new bonds as they rotated three different starting lines in periods of 45, 25 and 25 minutes to ensure no member of the CSUF roster could miss class, otherwise they would face suspension. These rotations served as a new challenge, especially for Titans goalie and 2017 Big West Tournament MVP Paul-Andre Guerin, who had to adjust to new faces early. “I think that we need to know each other. It’s good to practice with each other, but the reality is in the games,” Guerin said. Despite the changes, CSUF made the best of each of its

players individual skills. “People that come off the bench – they each have something special to contribute. We just try to incorporate that into how we’re playing,” Pinzon said. “Friendlies don’t have a point to them, but knowing our team and our coaches, we want to take each game seriously, so we’re taking these as practice before season.” Although it was a tough loss, Kuntz didn’t let the Titans dwell on their defeat. The Titans have started working on missed points they had against Toronto in hopes that they will have a better outcome when they face more professional teams this spring, an opportunity Kuntz said is going to get the Titans in good shape going into the new season. “They have at least five national team players, and our guys are playing against them. If you can beat, or play or compete against those guys, you can compete against anybody and that’s the message I want to send,” Kuntz said. Now that the Titans have taken a good look at a potential career in professional soccer, Kuntz said the defeat also served as a reflection for how much room the players have to grow. “When you have a game like that, that chops you down a little bit and brings you back to reality and says ‘Oh wow. This is the gap I have to close to get to that level,’” Kuntz said. “It was a good reality check for us. It was probably the best medicine we could have after a season like that.”

CSUF falls to UC Irvine Men’s basketball was unable to find a groove on offense, totaling only 58 points. JARED EPREM Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball was taken down Saturday at home by UC Irvine 63-58. A late run from the Titans cut the Anteaters’ lead to 3 points with 29 seconds left, but they were not able to capitalize. “I think our inability to score governed our defense. Because we weren’t scoring, our guys weren’t tough enough, they weren’t greedy enough, they weren’t hungry enough to lock in when defensive possessions become that much more important,” said Titans Head Coach Dedrique Taylor. CSUF struggled to convert in the first half, in which it shot 29.2 percent from the field and failed to connect any of its five attempts from behind the arc. Some of their troubles came from lack of ball movement, Taylor said. CSUF finished the first half with a mere two assists. “We just didn’t compete, we didn’t move the ball with purpose and we didn’t do anything that we practiced the whole week that we had off. We didn’t take advantage of it and execute what we should’ve done in the game,” Taylor said. The game didn’t get easier for the Titans in the second half. While they found opportunities to go on small runs, those looks were few and far between, never able to keep the score close. Guard Kyle Allman was pressured the entire night by UC Irvine’s defense. Although he still finished with 20 points, he was

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The Titans were outclassed on the glass on Saturday. They lost the total rebound battle 43-36 and gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the contest.

forced to defer to his teammates while he was on the court. “I was still aggressive every time I got the ball. I just didn’t get it as much because they face-guarded me,” Allman said. His 20-point performance Saturday brings Allman up to 84 total points over the last three contests, a 28 point-per-game average. The Titans were kept off the glass for most of the game. They gave up nine offensive rebounds in the first half and lost the total rebound battle 43-36. Taylor said there’s a correlation between rebounding and CSUF’s overall effort. “If you play hard, you rebound. If you don’t, you get punked. You can’t allow a team to come in and out-rebound you by seven or

eight and give up 11 offensive rebounds and expect to win,” Taylor said. After a hot start to conference action, Fullerton has since dropped four of its last five games. While some of its efforts have been valiant during the cold spell, Taylor said there are a few specific differences between play during wins and losses. “When you watch our team when we win, the ball is moving and we don’t turn it over as much and we probably won the rebounding battle. When we lose, the ball is stuck, we turn it over and all of a sudden get our behind whooped on the glass,” Taylor said. The Titans will be back in action on Thursday Feb. 8 as they take on Cal Poly in Titan Gym.

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CSUF women’s tennis started off its conference play strong, notching a 6-1 victory over UC Riverside Saturday. The win tacked on an extra point to CSUF’s overall season record (3-1) and brought the team to a 1-0 record in conference play. Fullerton was victorious in all three of its doubles matches. Dominant duo Sarah Nuno and Karla Portalatin won 6-1 and continue to be Fullerton’s most successful doubles team. The pair improved to 12-2 for the season and currently holds a twogame win streak. Nuno and Portalatin won their singles matches 6-1, 6-0 and 6-2, 6-1, respectively. Nuno’s victory moved her overall singles record

to 10-4 this season. The Titans made quick work of most of the remaining singles matches, finishing all of their victories in two sets. The sole singles game that lasted three sets ended in a loss for junior Luxizi Meng 6-7, 6-4, 6-10. Freshman Jadie Acidera continued the start to her college career with a two-set victory in singles and a 6-4 win in doubles alongside senior Danielle Pham. Genevieve Zeidan, another CSUF freshman, improved to a team-best 13-2 record after defeating the reigning Big West Player of the Week, Sarah Khattab. Saturday’s win followed suit to the one-sided history that these teams share. Since 2000, CSUF holds an 18-5 record against UCR. Fullerton will play its upcoming games at home, two of which are next weekend. Its first match is against Grand Canyon University on Friday Feb. 9, followed by San Jose State on Sunday Feb. 11.

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