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Marchers advocate for science Performers showcase Indian culture

Seventh annual Indian Culture Show highlights customs and traditions.

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The Fullerton March for Science began outside of Fullerton’s City Hall Saturday. According to the mission and vision website for the march, scientists and supporters hoped to “humanize science, advocate for more open, inclusive and accessible science, support scientists and affirm science as a democratic value.”

Over a thousand gather at Fullerton City Hall to support education.

JORIAN GOLDBACH Daily Titan Over a thousand people marched through Downtown Fullerton Saturday as part of the nationwide March For Science.

Marchers filled the grass lawn outside Fullerton’s City Hall at 9 a.m. to listen to guest speakers like head organizer Jeff Rosenblum, state Senator Josh Newman and Assembly member Sharon Quirk-Silva.

“We need you to stand with us and stand up together because it is not just science that is under attack. Education is under

attack and women’s rights are under attack. We have a lot to stand up for, but it’s with you standing together with us that we’re going to be able to make those impacts,” Quirk-Silva said.

Newman said there is only a short window of time to address climate change.

“At current rates of burning fossil fuels in the span of a single, really bad presidential administration, we could put enough additional carbon in the atmosphere to eventually push us past the temperature limit and to a point of no return for our climate,” Newman said.

Quirk-Silva riled up the crowd by chanting, “Let’s make America smart again!” and explained that “we have work to do.”

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Over a thousand people, including state Senator Josh Newman and Assembly member Sharon Quirk-Silva, took part in the Fullerton March for Science.

Dressed in an array of colorful traditional clothing, students from CSUF and other colleges and organizations performed high-energy Indian Bhangra and Bollywood dances at Saturday’s seventh annual Indian Culture Show at Hope University.

“I think it’s really great showcasing Indian Culture and dance music. A lot of the culture is about dancing and the different types of dance,” said Tanya Chellani, an audience member from Cal State Long Beach.

The Indian Student Association (ISA) hosted the event themed “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,” which roughly translates to “you won’t get a second life.”

“We (put on the show) to bring all the culture together, bring all the Indian students (together) ... and bring awareness to campus of our culture,” said event coordinator Jason Patel, who is on the ISA executive board.

To start the night, performers had the audience stand up together and sing the national anthems of the United States and India.

Dance and singing performances took place in between scenes of a play that featured three friends Arjun, Kabir and Imran who go on a spontaneous trip together in the spirit of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara after Kabir gets engaged.

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Titans sweep Hawaii with two walk-offs Fullerton now holds the No. 1 ranking in the Big West.

ADAM CASTRO Daily Titan FULLERTON– Cal State Fullerton softball was able to come away with a big weekend series win against Hawaii, sweeping the Rainbow Wahine in three games.

“Our theme really for the weekend was this pitch,” said Titans Head Coach Kelly Ford. “We just had to think about one pitch.”

Game 1 The Titans took the first game of the series with a 5-0 win led by another shutout performance from

starting pitcher Kelsey Kessler and a four-run fourth inning.

“Everything really came together tonight,” Ford said. “It is an accumulation of hard work and staying focused.”

The Titan bats got on the board in the third inning, scoring four runs thanks to a two-RBI single from center fielder Ariana Williams and a two-run homer from Lexi Gonzalez.

“With a pitcher throwing a drop ball, instead of chopping down, I was just trying to focus on getting under it,” Gonzalez said.

Those four runs were all that Kessler needed, as she kept Hawaii hitters off balance all game long en route to her 13th win of the season.

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‘Wild Party’ is amusing but lacks depth

A&E

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The Young Theatre production is high energy and entertaining, but the characters are lacking in believability.

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Cal State Fullerton softball celebrates one of two walk-off hits during the team’s series sweep of Hawaii over the weekend. The Titans are now 25-19 overall and are first place in the Big West with an 8-3 record.

Chance the Rapper, good choice for mayor

Opinion 5

Though he might not be politically inclined, his values are rooted in community rebuilding and equal representation.

Fullerton drops first conference series

Sports 6

Cal State Fullerton baseball lost the final two games of the weekend series to Cal Poly by a combined score of 21-10.

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NEWS

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DTBRIEFS American detained in North Korea North Korea detained a U.S. citizen Saturday, marking him as the third American being held there, according to the Orange County Register.

Officials detained Tony Kim, 58, as he was trying to leave on a flight to China from Pyongyang’s International Airport. Kim taught accounting at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology for about a month before the incident, said the university’s Chancellor Park Chan-mo.

Although the state department said it was made aware of the detention, it didn’t comment any further because of “privacy considerations.”

Details of why Kim was detained have still not been released.

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Fullerton March for Science event organizer Willie Holmes said Satuday’s march, which crossed throughout Downtown Fullerton, will not be the last, as he hopes to make even bigger demonstrations in the future by including attractions like arts festivals.

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One of the chief concerns of head organizer Jeff Rosenblum was the defunding of the Environmental Protection Agency and other organizations that he says will create a national economic deficit.

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During the march, the crowd chanted, “Let’s make America smart again,” “Science not silence” and “There is no planet B.” They also held signs that read phrases like “Time to react” and “Science matters.”

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After the speeches, the crowd marched toward Downtown Fullerton holding signs that read phrases like “Time to react!” and “Science matters!”

The march included scientists and supporters who hoped to “humanize science, advocate for open, inclusive, and accessible science, support scientists, and affirm science as a democratic value,” according to the March for Science mission and vision website.

“Science is for everybody, and we need to have people be aware, want to support and understand that it’s your livelihood,” said CSUF graduate student Brittany Poloni, a scientific aide with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. “If we do not have clean water or clean air, a lot of our natural resources will decline and people will not be

able to survive.”

The group gathered on Harbor Boulevard as Rosenblum stood in the middle of the street, chant-

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Science is for everybody, and we need to have people be aware, want to support and understand that it’s your livelihood. If we do not have clean water or clean air, a lot of our natural resources will decline and people will not be able to survive.

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BRITTANY POLONI CSUF graduate student ing “Science not silence” and “There is no planet B!” “Facts are important, science is important, and

these things that matter and are true on the federal level. We need to address that,” said Cal State Fullerton alumna Sheryl Parsons, a wetlands scientist.

Rosenblum said he fears that if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other organizations are defunded, there will be a deficit for economics in the future.

“Science and technology are what drive the economic engine of tomorrow, so says Neil deGrasse Tyson, and if you don’t support science now, you’re going to be hurting the economy in the future,” Rosenblum said.

This won’t be the last March for Science, said event organizer Willie Holmes. He said he is hoping to make next year’s march bigger and better by including an arts festival at the end of the event.

“Without the people, our voices are nothing,” Holmes said.

Three Orange County residents were convicted Friday in a $10 million mortgage-modification fraud that scammed hundreds of people, according to the Orange County Register.

Sammy Araya, Michael Henderson and Jen Seko were convicted by a federal jury in Virginia for their roles in targeting homeowners who were facing foreclosure.

Prosecutors said that Seko Direct Marketing only collected money instead of getting mortgage modifications for its clients. The company also charged clients fake “reinstatement fees.”

All three will be sentenced on July 19. Araya faces up to 220 years in prison for the scam and Henderson and Seko face up to 180-year sentences.

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Former Mrs. OC charged for child porn A one-time Mrs. Orange County was automatically sentenced to 300 days in jail Sunday after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography and committing lewd acts with a minor under 14, according to the Orange County Register.

Two lewd act felony counts were dismissed as part of a plea deal.

Sheriff officials said Meghan Breanna Alt, 27, who won the Mrs. Orange County pageant in 2014, was suspected of giving sexually explicit images of a 4-year-old relative to a Marine for cash and gifts.

She was also accused of having sexual relations with clients for money with her children present after advertising “unspecified services” online.

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NEWS Fundraiser benefits arboretum programs

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Annual Green Scene Plant and Garden Expo held over weekend.

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Classic guitar music played throughout the Fullerton Arboretum as visitors viewed garden related booths, artwork and new plants at the annual CSUF Green Scene Plant and Garden Expo Saturday and Sunday.

Thousands come to the Green Scene Expo each year, making it the largest outdoor garden show in Southern California, said Harriet Bouldin, Development and Volunteer manager.

Ginger Ivey, the arboretum’s event and facility rental manager, said the Green Scene fundraiser is very important to the arboretum. She said it is one of the longest running fundraisers that started about 43 years ago.

“It was actually the first fundraiser that the arboretum ever had. It was over on campus and it was a plant sale to raise money to get the arboretum started in the first place,” Ivey said.

The expo marks the only weekend there is an admission charge for the arboretum, Ivey said.

The full proceeds go to supporting the garden by continuing education offerings and maintaining plants and preservation practices.

The CSUF Ceramics Club and Glassblowing Club sold their work to raise money for their

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The Cal State Fullerton Arboretum held its Annual Green Scene Plant and Garden Expo Saturday and Sunday to raise money to help fund education programs, maintain plants and for general upkeep. Development and Volunteer Manager Harriet Bouldin said thousands attend each year.

clubs and the arboretum.

The Classical Guitar Club played music throughout the day as people visited the booths. Southern California vendors with plant or garden related items also paid the arboretum to set up tents for the weekend.

“I came really last minute and almost didn’t want to pay the eight bucks because I was so late, but it was really worth it,” said CSUF alumna Heather Freeman. “I ended up buying some pottery from the Cal State ceramics

program. I got some china from the little museum sales. I’m excited to come back next year.”

The arboretum’s museum displayed watercolor artwork depicting areas of the arboretum, which were made by CSUF art students in professor Lawrence T. Yun’s classes. The exhibit will run until May 21, and some of the artwork is for sale to benefit the Arboretum’s exhibition program.

“I’ve actually been here a lot, so seeing those, I knew exactly where it

was and I was like, ‘Wow this is really great detail.’ They did a really good job. I was pretty impressed,” said Scott Begneski, a Fullerton College student.

A Bonsai exhibit was also featured over the weekend. The collection of Bonsai trees were brought by Orange Empire Bonsai Society, Orange County Bonsai Society, Vet Bonsai Today Society and Kofu Bonsai Kai societies. The exhibit will run through Mother’s Day weekend and

Bouldin said the plants will change as the event continues.

“They actually explained a lot (about) the whole art aspect of Bonsai. I thought that was really informative,” Begneski said.

The Victorian Society, which usually gives tours of the historic Heritage House, hosted a porch sale of antique items. The money raised through the sale will go to maintenance and upkeep of the house, Bouldin said.

Volunteers gave tours

of the arboretum and had a booth that sold some of the produce grown there, said nature guide Linda Ross.

“I really, really am committed to helping children love the outdoors. I believe we are in an extremely vulnerable time in our human history where people are not outside anymore,” Ross said. “(Children) have no idea what nature is, they’re never in it. They don’t play outside. They’re just with electronic things all day long.”

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Throughout the night, Arjun, Kabir and Imran learn to enjoy life while Arjun falls in love. The play ends with Arjun, a very serious person, learning to ease up and getting married.

“I thought it was really great,” Chellani said. “I thought there was a lot of variety in everything, and they put a lot of creativity in re-enacting all the scenes so it was really entertaining overall.”

Singing acts included a medley of Indian songs and American songs performed by the UCR Darbar A Cappella, the Pakistani Student Association, Pratiti and Andre and Pooja Mistry.

“It’s a lot of our friends’ first time on stage today and for their parents, it’s the first time seeing their

son or daughter on the stage,” said Satinder Shoker, one of the masters of ceremonies. “I know this is a big time for all of you guys as well as us.”

The event also included a fashion show where the audience was able to see people in traditional and colorful clothing.

Patel said the Culture Night took five months to coordinate and that ISA mass marketed the event so different organizations in the community could participate.

Indian Culture Night was the last of three Culture Nights for APIDA heritage month.

“We want (the audience) to not only be proud of the culture, but be able to see a new generation showcasing talent and be able to keep the culture going forward,” Patel said.

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The Indian Student Association’s seventh annual Indian Culture Show featured a play about the event’s theme “you won’t get a second life,” dance performances, singing and a fashion show that showcased traditional Indian outfits.

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KALEB STEWART Daily Titan Tables were lined up beneath a white canopy where an array of art pieces from hundreds of artists were displayed to be auctioned. A few Titans stood among the legion of craftsmen.

Art Auction XXIII was held at the Fullerton Museum Plaza Saturday for All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation. The event was intended to inspire both artists and their admirers to fund art education.

Hearts were bared, both figuratively and literally, as volunteers from Fullerton’s many schools helped to stage the event. Sculpted hearts, ranging from large to small were the stars of the auction.

These hearts can hold special meaning to their creators. One of the small heart sculptures from Carol Lanford, was dedicated to girl power. It was decorated with

inspirational female figures for young girls. Lanford included a small surfer with a missing arm, a tribute to the famous surfboarder Bethany Hamilton.

“You can’t have a girl power heart without her,” Lanford said.

Aside from the hearts, there was a broad variety of other pieces up for auction. From jewelry and wood art, to mirrors and traditional paintings, charitable collectors had an assortment to choose from.

Rachel Ezell, a Cal State Fullerton student, donated an oil painting on a wood canvas that featured two hands beneath a stream of water. The piece “Fleeting Moments” was originally intended to be a landscape piece before it was scrapped and completely re-envisioned.

“I am not very skilled in landscapes,” Ezell said. “So I destroyed that and then painted the hands on top and that is much more up my alley.”

Ezell’s friend Hope Magee, a graduate from the Art Institute of California—Orange County, has the scrapped incarnation of “Fleeting Moments” as the lockscreen on

her phone. Furthermore, she won the finished “Fleeting Moments” painting in the auction.

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she gives herself enough credit,” Magee said. “She is one of the most talented artists that I know, and I’m not saying that to be partial because she has been my friend since kindergarten.”

Coming from the animation department of CSUF, Napoleon Chavez’s donation was his clay figurine titled “Music Man.” Chavez was enchanted by music as a child through programs such as “VeggieTales.”

“Music has a very special place in my heart because it is so magical— the

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Hundreds of art pieces were up for auction Saturday evening to help the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation’s continued donations toward children’s art education.

way it interacts with people,” Chavez said.

Lauralynn Eschner, the director of the foundation and co-director for the auction, was thanked frequently for being the reason for the event.

However, she doesn’t give herself all the credit.

“I’ve got such a good

team,” Eschner said. “It takes a whole community, and we have great people to work on it with.”

As a man carrying a checkered flag marched between each table beneath the white canopy, volunteers such as CSUF student Daniel Trandell-Smoke cleared tables

as the event drew to a close.

Though he did not submit any artwork, his contribution and that of the other volunteers was valued.

These small donations of time, from creating a work of art to helping prepare venues, were the foundation the hearts rested upon.

Updated cinema hits Universal CityWalk

Steven Spielberg helps inaugurate the new and improved theater.

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Hollywood directors Steven Spielberg and Jordan Peele were among the esteemed guests celebrating the opening of Universal Studios’ new cinema Thursday.

“As a filmmaker, we create movies that invite moviegoers

to enter other worlds, even if it’s just for a couple of hours and in the best-case scenario, the moviegoing experience and its venue are on par with the movie that you came to enjoy,” Spielberg said at grand opening of the cinema renovation. “I am happy to be here at Universal CityWalk tonight to join the official opening of Universal Cinema where moviegoers have the rare opportunity to see movies at the very place where movies are actually made.”

Each theater has been

redesigned to replicate a Hollywood screening room, complete with Christie RGB laser projection, Christie Vive audio sound systems and Dolby ATMOS. All 18 auditoriums are tonal black and also equipped with reclining leather seats with foot rests, helping to reduce any light interference.

The IMAX theater is upgraded with 4K laser projection and 12-channel sound systems. “(At) the Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, we

bring movies to life. We show our guests the magic of filmmaking,” said Ron Meyer vice chairman of NBCUniversal.

“With these new state-of-theart cinemas, we are now able to make an even greater experience. We wanted to create a venue that was equal to how filmmakers watch movies.”

In addition to theater improvements, the second level is now home to the Director’s Lounge Cocktail Bar where moviegoers can order a cocktail or beer and bring it into any second-level theater.

Also invited up to the stage were producers Jason Blum and William Packer along with Karen Irwin, president and COO of Universal Studios Hollywood.

“We strive to capture the illusive world of the glamour of Hollywood and make it accessible. Hollywood is synonymous with movies and the Universal Cinema is an incredible technological achievement that elevates the moviegoing experience to new heights. We’re so proud of this cinema,” Irwin said.

A giant film strip was brought out and held up by the cinema icons to signify the Universal Cinema’s opening instead of cutting a traditional red ribbon. Kirk Trutner from Universal Studios Hollywood special event production shouted out “Lights, Camera, Action!” and Irwin cut the film strip.

“What we are creating here is an opportunity for movie fans all around the world of all ages to come and enjoy their favorite films,” Trutner said.

‘Wild Party’ a flirty throwback ZACK JOHNSTON Daily Titan

Somewhere in between “Chicago” and “The Great Gatsby” lies the vibrant themes and catchy tunes of Tony-nominated producer Andrew Lippa’s “Wild Party.”

Directed by Jeremy Lewis, this production is a fun and sexy throwback to love and fidelity during the Prohibition era. Lippa penned the book, music and lyrics for the show.

The production is exciting and full of movement.

However, its only faults are the believability of its characters.

In the heat of 1920s Manhattan, long-term lovers Queenie and Burrs are losing the passion they once had for each other, which leads to Burrs assaulting Queenie in the bedroom. In an ill-conceived revenge plot, Queenie throws a party with the intention of hurting Burrs, which gets complicated when an unfamiliar face shows up.

The musical itself could be described as “Chicago’s” ugly stepsister (especially after hearing the “All That Jazz” reference in the first act). The women are voluptuous and sexually liberated; the men are either dashing juggernauts or sweaty brutes.

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layers. However, Lewis’ production in Cal State Fullerton’s Young Theatre fills in the cracks with dazzling spectacle and an overarching visual theme of sexuality.

The culture of the Roaring ‘20s as depicted in “Wild Party” is certainly one of a sexual revolution.

Characters drink, flirt, and are unashamed and unabashed.

Monique Chelsy Burias Magpayo expresses these characteristics more than anyone else on stage in her performance as Madelaine True, an out and outspoken lesbian. There is not a dull moment as long as Magpayo is on stage as the

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The story is one that seems to collapse under its own cliche weight, leaving behind unresolved plot layers.

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Production’s only faults are cliched characters and storyline.

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charismatic female drunkard looking for love.

The quality use of the ensemble knows no bounds in this production. Watching closely, there is a story being told through these characters of just how wild the titular party can get.

As the main story unfolds, the partygoers are tirelessly swinging (in more ways than one).

Glasses are raised and layers are shed as the night divulges in a frenzy of hedonistic merriment.

Complementing the ensemble’s efforts is the sensual lighting design,

consisting of just about every shade of red imaginable. The set design blends elements of a 1920s urban cityscape with decadent furnishing.

Characters seem to slither on and off stage through the production’s choreography by William F. Lett. Movements tend to be slow and seductive and then jump into fast-paced swing-dance routines. The pole-dancing routines and the impressive aerial silk act definitely deserve a nod.

What the story of “Wild Party” lacks in originality, the cast makes up for in energy and talent. Whether it be sexual or comedic, every corner of the stage holds something interesting going on, and the show’s complex harmonies are hit with perfection.

However, the shortcomings do lie with the production’s acting, which at times, lacked in commitment and uniqueness. For instance, the authenticity of the characters and the effect of their reckless drinking was not fully convincing in Lewis’ production.

Despite this, highlights from the show definitely include vocal performances from Hannah Clair and Cody Bianchi who play Queenie and Burrs, respectively, and Christopher Mosley as Mr. Black.

The harmonies these performers create are simply perfect.

If nothing else, “Wild Party” is exactly that: a wild party. It wears its themes of sexual promiscuity on its sleeve and holds nothing back as the night reaches its inevitable end.

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OPINION

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China’s ban on certain attire and facial hair is vague and propels the already hostile view that many have about Muslims. While it’s nothing that directly affects anyone outside of China, it will invariably cast a questionable light onto those around the world who practice the religion.

China’s beard ban targets Muslims Province of Xinjinang’s law innappropriately fights “extremism.”

JADE LOVE Daily Titan China recently placed a ridiculous new ban on beards and veils to push back against what its government believes to be religious extremism. The ban viciously extends an already existing prejudice placed on Muslims around the world.

This ban comes after a recent upturn of terrorism in China. Most recently, ISIS threatened China through a video in which they state, “We are the soldiers of the Caliphate, and we will come to you to clarify to you with the tongues of our weapons, to shed blood like rivers and avenging the oppressed,” according to a translation by SITE intelligence group.

Despite China having a reason to be fearful of religious extremists, this ban ignorantly considers everyone who wears a veil, has a beard or a non-chinese name to be a radical terrorist.

On top of the already laughable restrictions, the degree to what constitutes as an “abnormal” beard, or the specifications for those being forced to wear a veil are

still unclear. Chinese officials have still not commented or explained the bans, so everything as of now is up to speculation.

It seems that China has incorrectly blanketed the religion of Islam as anyone who has a beard or wears a veil.

It’s absurd to think everyone who forgets to shave for a week is promoting religious extremism.

Though the ban is restricted to the province of Xinjiang, it still holds nearly 10 million Muslims.

Religious extremists often strike fear in many countries, and this ban is another measure that has been added under new anti-extremism legislations in Xinjiang, China.

The unfortunate truth is that when people think of religious extremists, the target

is sadly Muslims. The list of restrictions that fall under the new legislation are blatantly prejudice against Muslims and people that stereotypically appear to be Muslim.

There’s no doubt that people will hear of this restriction and while they may not harbor any prior hostility toward Muslims, this restriction could begin to paint the religion and those who practice in a questionable light.

On top of the already comical restriction, there is no way that you can tell someone is “hyping up religious fanaticism” just by their facial hair. This restriction is inherently flawed. Not everyone that has a beard is Muslim, so assuming who anyone that has a beard is a religious extremist is religious profiling.

Rather than clarifying their intentions, the Chinese government chooses to further cement the stereotype associated with Muslims.

It is also ignorant to assume choosing an ethnic name is a form of practicing religious extremism. The entire list is highly subjective and should’ve been thought about a few more times before being enacted.

For the past several years, Muslims have been demonized as a religious extremist group that bombs countries for reasons that they feel justified. While the narrative continues, it’s illegitimate to constrict all people in a religious group to the heinous acts of a certain sect.

When the Orlando shooting occurred in June

2016, people were devastated and determined to find the person responsible. However, when it came out that it was an American that identified as a Muslim, the hate was inevitably turned toward the religion instead of the individual.

The mosque that the shooter attended was set on fire intentionally.

The climate toward Muslims after the shooting was so muddy that the Human Rights Campaign and Muslims for Progressive Values sponsored a panel that acted as a way for the public to ameliorate any concerns.

But China’s vague and ludicrous restrictions aren’t any help in fixing this hostile lens placed on Muslims worldwide.

Chicago should take a chance on Chance Rapper could prove to spark political interest in millennials.

TAYLOR ENGLE Daily Titan A group of Chance the Rapper fans launched a website earlier this month devoted to convincing the artist to run for mayor of Chicago. While it seems far-fetched for a 24-yearold rapper to hold office, a shake up in the saturated public government would be a good thing for millennial voter turnout and political interest.

The website chano4mayor.com features a plea from his fans and quotes from the rapper’s songs that advocate a need for political reform.

The unorthodox campaign features the hashtag

#ChanoForMayor, taken from his 2015 song “Somewhere in Paradise” where the artist raps, “They say I’m savin’ my city, say I’m stayin’ for good, they screamin’ ‘Chano for Mayor,’ I’m thinkin’ maybe I should.”

Anyone who knows a little bit about Chance the Rapper, born Chancelor Bennett, is aware of just how rare his mentality and drive is in the music world.

Bennett has famously refused to sign with a record label, opting to have his music available for his fans to stream.

Business Insider calls him a “pioneer in the music industry” and “the most talented rapper of his generation.”

Bennett isn’t shy about declaring his passion for political and cultural reform, rapping about it in many of his songs.

Upon visiting his website chanceraps.com, viewers are given the option to support Chicago Public Schools before they can reach the artist’s actual site.

He also donated $1

million to Chicago’s public school system in March.

“I’m committed to helping Chicago’s children have quality learning experiences that include the arts,” Benn e t t told

mayor in 2019.

During an interview with residents of Chicago by New York news outlet, the Root, one of the fans claimed that Bennett’s inspi ration for the

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the New York Times.

It’s his raw lyrics and honest sentiment that inspire his fans to advocate for him as

black community is reminiscent of Barack Obama’s in 2008.

While citizens of Chicago

may lean toward incumbent Rahm Emanuel come 2019, a change wouldn’t be the worst thing.

The Department of Justice has found a number of civil rights violations in the city and while Emanuel has advocated for change in police discipline and training, the Chicago Tribune has reported on specific training officers use against African-Americans and Latinos.

“We want a mayor who will fight for public education,” Bennett’s fan’s site says. “We want a mayor who will reinvest in black and brown communities on the South and West Sides...We want a mayor who will let the young people of Chicago lead.”

Public office is traditionally held by those with political experience, but America needs more democracy in its democracy. And given our new president, it seems experience is no longer a precedent.

Perhaps someone like Bennett could make progress for his peers in the position of mayor. His fans

believe he’s already making changes in Chicago and with the official title on his side, he can really get things done.

Bennett told comedian Hannibal Buress on his podcast in December that he isn’t considering running, but a lot can change in the next year.

Whether or not Bennett decides to run, the possibility has young people excited. They’re talking about political reform and hoping for a better future, which is something the younger generation is often criticized for not doing.

Emanuel may remain mayor of Chicago, but it’s likely he’ll no longer be able to get away with making his decisions “through a lens of political opportunism rather than thoughtful leadership,” according to the Washington Post.

The advocates for Bennett have become aware of Emanuel’s shortcomings and know what they want for their city. Although Bennett may not be leading the citizens of Chicago properly, they may have enough passion to lead themselves.

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SPORTS Fullerton drops first Big West series

PAGE 6 APRIL 24, 2017 MONDAY

Titan starting pitchers struggled in San Luis Obispo.

BRYANT FREESE Daily Titan

After taking game one of the three-game conference series with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, No. 8 Cal State Fullerton baseball fell in the final two games, being outscored 21-10.

Fullerton won the first contest 7-4 Friday night in a comeback victory in which the Titans scored two runs in the fourth, seventh and ninth innings.

Game two was full of ups and downs as the Titans trailed 9-3 heading into the fifth inning. CSUF posted three runs in the fifth to cut the Mustangs’ lead to a manageable three runs.

However, Cal Poly answered back with a run of its own in the fifth and three more runs in the sixth inning to take a commanding 13-6 victory.

CSUF lost the third game of the series in disappointing fashion yet again, falling 8-4. The Titans put together back-to-back home runs in the top of the fourth inning, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Mustangs’ early six-run lead.

Single inning struggles The Titans’ pitching staff has struggled to keep opponents from posting crooked numbers in single innings throughout the season. In its three-game nonconference series against Long Beach State, Fullerton gave up 15 runs in five innings.

The trend continued against San Diego last week

when the Titans gave up eight runs in the first two innings of play.

CSUF didn’t end the scattered showers of runs over the weekend against Cal Poly. In game one against the Mustangs, Fullerton gave up all four runs in the bottom of the third inning.

Game two was much of the same as the Titans’ pitchers surrendered 13 runs over five innings, with six coming in the third.

Game three saw an onslaught of runs in a single inning for the fourth consecutive game. The Titans gave up five runs in bottom of the second inning, putting them in an early hole that they couldn’t dig out of.

Top of order consistency Lead off hitter Scott Hurst has raised his averages at the plate throughout the season and continued his success over the weekend against Cal Poly.

In game one, Hurst went 2-4 while drawing one walk and racking up two runs.

Hurst put up similar stats in the Titans’ second game of the series, going 2-4 at the plate and recording one run and one RBI. Hurst has been key for the Titans in the leadoff spot, with a .383 on-base percentage on the year, and a .450 OBP in April. In addition to his OBP, Hurst is also showing off his ability at the plate with a .307 batting average.

Hurst has only gotten better as the season gets into the thick of Big West play, posting a .345 batting average in April.

Following up Hurst in the No. 2 spot is freshman phenom Sahid Valenzuela, who

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Freshman phenom Sahid Valenzuela has burst onto the scene for the Titans since being inserted into the everyday rotation in late February. Valenzuela ranks second in the Big West with a .370 batting average.

burst onto the scene for the Titans in late February.

With Valenzuela producing for Fullerton on a consistent basis, Head Coach Rick Vanderhook made the decision to move Dillon Persinger to first base to get Valenzuela in the day-today rotation.

In game one against the Mustangs, Valenzuela went 3-5 with one run and an RBI single down the left field line that scored Hank LoForte in the top of the seventh inning. This sequence tied the game at four before the Titans went on to pull off the comeback.

Valenzuela leads the Titans at the plate with a .370 batting average, which also ranks second in the Big West.

Like Hurst, Valenzuela has improved his play throughout the season. The freshman started off the season hitting .222 in February and is now hitting .455 with a .475 on-base percentage through 13 games in April.

Titans tinker pitching rotation With typical Saturday starter Colton Eastman still out with tendinitis in his throwing elbow, the

Titans decided to change up the rotation of the starting pitcher. Vanderhook and pitching coach Blake Hawksworth kept the same pitchers on the mound but switched the order around.

Gavin Velasquez, who had been filling in for Eastman, moved to Sunday with southpaw John Gavin moving to the Saturday starting position. The switch didn’t go so well for Fullerton.

Gavin had his worst start of the season, lasting three innings on the mound while giving up eight hits, a season-high seven earned runs

and walking two batters.

Velasquez didn’t fare much better in his first Sunday start of the season.

In game three of the series, Velasquez pitched three innings, giving up five hits and six earned runs while walking three.

Right-hander Connor Seabold stayed in his Friday spot and had a strong start in game one against the Mustangs. He tossed seven innings and gave up 11 hits and four earned runs while striking out six batters. Seabold now leads the Big West with 69 strikeouts.

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Game 2 In the first game of a doubleheader against Hawaii on Saturday, Fullerton walked off thanks to a two-RBI triple from Williams.

“Her zone is incredible, and she has honed in on her pitch and taken her swing through that pitch. That’s where great things are happening,” Ford said.

After a solo home run from Hawaii third baseman Nicole Lopez in the top of the fourth, CSUF responded with back-to-back solo home runs from Williams and Gonzalez, giving the Titans a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth.

Hawaii tied the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning and then took the lead in the seventh inning on an RBI single from Heather Morales.

Down to its last batter,

CSUF was able to come back with a two-out, RBI walk-off triple from Williams, giving the Titans a 4-3 victory.

“I had known the whole time that I was seeing her well so I really trusted my pitch selection, and I was trying to foul it off and foul it off until I got a good pitch,” Williams said. “I really wasn’t trying to do much with it, I was just trying to poke it through and just get a base hit somehow.”

Game 3 Fullerton was able to win its second game of the day thanks to a great pitching effort from Kessler and a walk-off RBI single up the middle from Mikaela Francis that gave the Titans a 1-0 win and ensured the sweep.

“You just felt she was due.

She was due to drive them in and she stepped up and got

it done,” Ford said. “It was fantastic. It doesn’t surprise me. It’s a pressure moment, and the cream rises to the top in those moments.”

After loading the bases against Hawaii starter Brittany Hitchcock, Kessler, who got her 15th win and sixth shutout of the season, did just enough to allow the Titans to walk off for the second time Saturday when Francis’ pinch-hit RBI single scored Shianne Brannan from third base.

“I was just trying to help out Kessler. She had an amazing performance on the mound,” Francis said. “I just had to get that one run for us.”

The Titans’ (26-19) next series will be on the road where they’ll open a threegame series against conference rival Long Beach State (20-21-1), beginning Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Sophomore Ariana Williams leads the Titans with a .360 batting average and came up clutch in game one of the doubleheader with a walk-off RBI, giving Fullerton a 4-3 victory.

Titans drop Senior Day match to Hawaii

De Leon and Valenzuela fall in final home match.

MARIAN VERA Daily Titan

FULLERTON— Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis remains confident going into the Big West Championship quarterfinals, even after suffering a 0-4 loss to Hawaii Sunday in its last game of the season.

“I think Hawaii was just more of a solid team today.

They played bigger points better than us, but there’s still a lot to take from today’s match,” said CSUF Head Coach Dianne Matias.

“We just have to adjust a few things and stay healthy and motivated.”

The Titans began their match with a rough start, as they were unable to overcome Hawaii in doubles

play. It was the first time Fullerton lost the doubles point this season.

Doubles duo Petra Melounova and Roxanne Resma (9-2) put an end to the Titans’ pairing of Camille De Leon and Alexis Valenzuela’s (22-4) 13-match win streak with a 7-5 defeat.

One court over, doubles partners Sarah Nuno and Karla Portalatin suffered a 6-4 loss to Cindy Nguyen and Klara Pribylova.

Hawaii went on to win the first three matches of singles play, forcing the rest to go unfinished.

The final score created a bittersweet atmosphere for De Leon and Valenzuela’s Senior Day celebration. “(I have) a lot of mixed feelings. It’s sad that it’s our last time playing on these courts, but we still have Big West, and we’re looking forward to continuing to play,” De Leon said.

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Though the doubles partners have a lot to celebrate, including breaking the program record for the most wins, they are focused on the challenges ahead of them.

“We purposely wanted to do the (Senior Day) celebration afterward,” Valenzuela said. “We were kind of trying to focus on the game first, and then later on have a little celebration.”

The two seniors have been able to grow as people and as players for four years alongside Matias. All three began their careers at CSUF in 2013.

“They’ve been kind of like the foundation of the rebuilding of the program.

Every year, their performance is just so consistent. They’ve improved every year, which is very hard to do,” Matias said.

“They’re great teammates. They’re our leaders and co-captains this year.

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Seniors Camille De Leon and Alexis Valenzuela dropped their only doubles match of the season as partners in their last time playing at Titan Courts.

They just lead by example, and they have great work ethic. As a coach, they’re the type of players you

want to be around.”

De Leon and Valenzuela will have another chance to play under Matias

Friday at 11 a.m. at Indian Wells against CSUN in the Big West Championship quarterfinals.

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Disneyland Diamond Anniversary Celebration: A Case Study Suzi Brown – Disneyland Resort 2:30PM – 3:45PM | Alvarado AB Hosted by: Prof. Carol Ames

Understanding the Private in Public Relations

Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team Showcase

Adam Brady – Anaheim Ducks

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The Business of News

Journalism: More Important Today Than Ever

Walter Baranger – The New York Times 2:30PM – 3:45PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Bonnie Stewart

Tracy Wood – Voice of OC

The First Amendment and Political Speech in Campaign Finance Law

Steve DiTolla – CSUF Athletics 5:30PM – 6:15PM | LH 303 Hosted by: Prof. Henry Puente

Rick Hasen – UCI School of Law Ciara Torres-Spelliscy – Stetson University College of Law

ETC Annual Industry Mixer Hosted by: Prof. Waleed Rashidi 6:30PM – 9:00PM Off Campus: Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Life of a Photojournalist: Expect the Unexpected

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PR in the Public Sector Deanne Thompson – John Wayne Airport 4:00PM – 5:00PM | TSU Theatre Hosted by: Prof. Gail Love

Silencing Critics Using SLAPPS: New Threats to Free Speech Online Jeremy Rosen – Horvitz & Levy LLP 4:00PM – 5:30PM | Pavilion C Hosts: Prof. Jason Shepard & Prof. Jon Howell

Turning Pro: What Photographers Need To Do Upon Graduation Sean DuFrene – Sean DuFrene Photography Christopher Kern – Mr. & Mrs. Kern 4:30PM – 8:00PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Davis Barber

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Sports Information Director Duties

Public Relations in Higher Education: The Leadership Role of the Department Chair 5:00PM – 6:00PM | LH 322* & Irvine Campus 209* Hosted by: Prof. Douglas Swanson *This televised panel will be available to students at both locations.

Annette Macias – Citrus Valley Health Partners 3:00PM – 5:00PM | Gilman AB Hosted by: Prof. Marie Loggia-Kee

The Anaheim Ducks And Social Media

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Reaching and Targeting the Hispanic Market

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Exploring Intercultural Communication with my HCOM Degree Candis Tate – ESL Instructor 8:30AM - 9:45AM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. LaToya Green

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Family Communications Leann Kaufman – Kaufman Family Law 1:00PM – 2:00PM | Gilman AB Hosted by: Prof. Jason Teven

From A to SLP: Real-Life Journeys to a SLP Career Diane Collins – CSUF Speech Clinic Stephanie Floerke – Troy High School 1:00PM – 2:15PM | TSU Theatre Hosted by: Prof. HyeKeung Seung

From Tinker Bell to Taco Bell: My PR Journey Matt Prince – Taco Bell Headquarters

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The Making of Morning Radio on Power 106

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The Counseling Needs of Communication Disordered Client Populations and Their Families

Nathan Manchester – Team One 7:00PM – 9:45PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Brian Song

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Digital, Data, and Creativity Jon Ruppel – Team One Brendon Volpe – Team One

The Power and Function of The Support Group for Oral Communication Difficulties

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Ying-Chiao Tsao – CSU Fullerton 9:15AM – 10:30AM | Gabrielino Hosted by: Prof. Ying-Chiao Tsao

Inside the Snitch Tank Tony Saavedra – OC Register 8:00PM – 9:00PM | Gilman AB Hosted by: Prof. Vik Jolly

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Covering Music in the Digital Age Vanessa Franko – Southern CA News Group

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The Pros and Cons of Corporate and Non-Profit Public Relations and Marketing

1:00PM – 2:15PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Robert Quezada

Getting to the Center of a Tootsie Pop: Using Qualitative Methodologies to Find the Core Truth of a Product, Brand and Consumer

Julie Cozort – Susan G. Komen OC

Kathy Thibault – Beyond Research

8:30AM – 9:45AM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Richard Favela

1:00PM – 2:15PM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Christina Ceisel

The Pros and Cons of Corporate and Non-Profit Public Relations and Marketing

Daily Titan Alumni Panel

Julie Cozort – Susan G. Komen OC 10:00AM – 11:15AM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Richard Favela

My Journey in “The Business”

Walter Baranger – NY Times Jackie Combs-Nelson – Chicago Tribune Gene Park – Washington Post Anita Snow – Associated Press Marc Stein – ESPN

Kelvin Washington – ESPN

3:00PM – 4:00PM | Alvarado AB Hosted by: Prof. Jason Shepard

10:00AM – 11:15AM | Alvarado AB Hosted by: Prof. Beth Georges

Leadership in Politics and the Academy

AdClub AdCon 2017 Hosted by: Prof. Carolyn Coal 10:00AM – 6:00PM | Location: Pavilion A

Strategic Planning: Before, During, and After Dani Franks – Billabong, USA Linda Luna-Franks – Kid Healthy 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Michelle Kurland

Jack Bedell – Orange County Department of Education 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Irene Matz

Communications Department Awards Ceremony* *by invitation only.

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