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19 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ALBERTSONS TO CLOSE Store closures are expected to generate $35 million over the next 12 months. Photos compiled by Robert Huskey and William Camargo.

STATE | Board of Trustees

Board to decide on unit cuts

Proposal may eliminate nine upper-divition GE units for all majors RAYMOND MENDOZA Daily Titan

Stale profits lead to closures Parent company Supervalu Inc. plans to close a total of 27 stores

BEVI EDLUND Daily Titan

Due to suffering sales, Supervalu Inc., the parent company of Albertsons, announced Sept. 5 that it will close 27 underperforming stores, including 19 in Southern California. Closures of the retail food stores also include four ACME stores (Fresh Market) and one previously announced JewelOsco location, according to a press release. Eight other undisclosed stores are expected to close by Feb. 23, 2013, the end of Supervalu’s fiscal year. Among the 19 closing stores are two locations near CSUF, in Fullerton at Harbor Boulevard and Imperial Highway, and in Anaheim at Brookhurst Street and Katella Avenue. It is likely that many of the stores will close before Dec. 1. Lilia Rodriguez, a spokeswoman for Albertsons, said Albertsons is focused on moving forward, and that the company is still dedicated to giving their customers the

best experience possible. “We’re just focused on turning this around, and getting rid of the underperforming stores so that we can focus on business again, this is the most important step, which is why there is so much attention on this,” she said. In a statement, Supervalu’s president Wayne Sales said, “These decisions are never easy because of the impact a store closure has on our team members, our customers and our communities.” He also said the decision was made to reduce costs and improve shareholder value. The closures of the stores are expected to generate $35 million in cash within 12 months, and $80-90 million over the next three years. The Los Angeles Times also reported that over the past two fiscal years, Supervalu has suffered dramatically in sales, including a $1.5 billion loss in 2011 and a $1 billion loss in 2012. “It was a disabled decision to make based on the fact

that it affects our team-members and our customers,” Rodriguez said. All the employees have a collective bargaining agreement, since they are part of a union, and many of the employees will have bumping rights, but many will still be affected by this decision. Some will be transferred to different stores and districts. Gilbert Rocha, front store manager at the closing Fullerton location, said the store will keep employees based on seniority. Rodriguez said there will be layoffs. “That’s the tough part — the tough part that makes this decision so difficult,” she said. Supervalu currently has 130,000 employees. It is believed that because Target and Walmart have added grocery sections to their stores, supermarkets such as Albertsons are taking economic hits. SEE ALBERTSONS, 2

CAMPUS | Missing property

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SPORTS | Fullerton Classic

Theft is most common crime on campus

Titans to host tournament

Women’s volleyball to host a nine-match, five-team tournament at Titan Gym ANDY WALLER Daily Titan

Unitersity Police reminds students and staff to remain vigilant in guarding valuable personal items PETER PHAM Daily Titan

Property theft has always been an issue at Cal State Fullerton—it was among the most frequently reported crimes on campus last semester. Because of the high numbers in property thefts, presentations are being given to further inform students on campus about how to handle their belongings while at CSUF. “Property crime is the number one issue on our campus,” said Cpl. Paul McClain of University Police. “Our people-to-people crime are very low, even though they still occur on our campus, it’s just at a significantly infrequent rate… During all of our safety presentations—our tabling events—we try to educate our students and faculty-staff about proactive measures they can take to prevent theft of their property.” Faculty and staff are urged to close and lock the doors behind them whenever they leave their offices with valuables inside.

At this month’s CSU Board of Trustees meeting, members will discuss an eliminating the nine upper-division general education classes that some students are required to take before graduating from Cal State Fullerton. According to a memorandum from the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Ephraim P. Smith, the issue concerning the elimination of the nine units is meant to take on many goals. This includes the possibility to alleviate the amount of debt students will carry at the time of their graduation, increase the amount of student access to CSUF for freshman and community college transfers and subject fewer students to “third-tier” tuition fees. One major talking point of the agenda was to allow more students to attend CSUF since fewer upperdivision units means a faster turnaround for graduation. Michael Uhlenkamp, director of media relations for the CSU Chancellor’s Office, outlined the item as a benefit for both current and prospective students as well as the CSU. “The idea is that it would provide access for students,” Uhlenkamp said. “There are theoretically more units available to distribute among other students so it would allow us to bring in, potentially, another 12,500 students across the system. I think that is the biggest reason.” Uhlenkamp also said students would be able to obtain their degrees faster since it would mean fewer classes for some majors. Acting Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Programs Edgar Trotter, Ph.D., said the government sets a limit to the amount of credit hours that CSUF is allowed to offer and thereby teach.

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According to University Police, petty theft is the most common crime on campus. Frequently stolen items include laptops, smartphones, books, wallets, purses and bikes.

McClain said if staff members are unable to lock their door, it is recommended that they lock their personal property in a drawer so that it is out of plain sight. He advises students to keep a close eye on their property as well. Theft most frequently occurs in Pollak Library and the TSU, McClain said. “What we find over the years is that students who are studying in those areas don’t want to be bothered by picking up their personal property, po-

tentially leaving the table or study area to go get a drink or use the restroom,” McClain said. Students should report thefts as soon as they occur. One of the biggest problems is that students wait, sometimes up to a month, before filing an official report with the University Police, McClain said. Students should also make a log of the make and model of their electronics. SEE THEFT, 3

The Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team will welcome Oregon State, San Diego State, Brown and Santa Clara to the Titan Gym this weekend for the 2012 Fullerton Classic. They are hoping momentum swings their way as the Titans are coming off winning two out of three games in the Nevada Tournament against the University of Nevada and Cal State Bakersfield. The two-day event will kick off Friday with four games beginning at 11 a.m. with a strong matchup right off the block between Santa Clara (7-3) and SDSU (6-2). Santa Clara will also play another tough match against Oregon State (7-2) on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. The Titans (5-4 overall) will open the tournament against Brown at 1:30 p.m. on Friday before hosting the SDSU Aztec squad at 7 p.m. that could arguably be in the Top 25 rankings discussion.

“This tournament has great competition for us to play. I want to see my team compete hard against each team we play. We need to continue to solidify our style of play that we want to take into Mountain West conference play,” said SDSU Head Coach Deitre Collins-Parker. Saturday will have five volleyball matches. The day will start with Brown taking on Santa Clara at 9:30 a.m. Brown will also take on SDSU at 5:30 p.m. On top of playing Brown, the Aztecs will also square off against Oregon State at noon. Fullerton will match-up against Santa Clara at 2:30 p.m., before wrapping up the final game of the Fullerton Classic against Oregon State at 7:30 p.m. The Titans will be given a run for their money. This tournament presents a tough task ahead for the Titans since the four other teams in the tournament come in with a combined record of 22-10. The tournament will wrap up the Titans’ preseason. SEE CLASSIC, 8

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ASI hosts block party NICHOLAS RUIZ Daily Titan

Music played in the corner as Associated Students Inc. students scurried about to bring a fun and an informative experience to students during the ASI Block Party at the Titan Student Union of Cal State Fullerton’s Irvine Campus. Mariela Ortiz, 19, a psychology major, is a member of Irvine Campus’ ASI. “The block party is a great opportunity for students to get together and just relax,” she said. “A lot of fun, free activities.” At the entrance of the TSU, there were multiple tables overflowing with information, handouts, candy and trinkets. One table in the back had a drawing for a chance to win free tickets to Disneyland or Universal Studios Hollywood. On the other side of the room were bulletin boards and flyers for organizations such as the ASI LGBT/Queer Resource Center. The LGBTQ Resource Center is designed to assist all CSUF students by connecting them to LGBTQ resources and broaden the understanding of LGBTQ issues. Tasnim Elnaghrabi, 19, a child development major, is a member of ASI’s Street Team. “Street Team does the bulletin boards and calls awareness to events that are going on in campus,” she said. “We also create events on

campus and help students out when they want to get involved.” Elnaghrabi said because CSUF has two campuses dominated by commuters, events such as the block party might be necessary to create a sense of unity among students. “Having the block party on campus will allow students to interact with each other because this is a commuter campus, so a lot of people just come to school and then go to work or go straight home,” Elnaghrabi said. “There’s not really a social aspect to the campus, and having the block party on campus allows people to interact, network, also enjoy themselves.” The activities were free, making the event a boon for students looking for a good time without breaking the bank. “We’re promoting everything that the Recreation Center has to offer as well as the fitness center down here in Irvine,” said Scott MacLeod, membership and guest services coordinator for Student Recreation Center on the main campus. “It’s free for students at both the Fullerton Rec Center as well as the Irvine Rec Center.” MacLeod had prepared to tell potential patrons the services that the SRC has to offer. ASI will be hosting their Fullerton Campus Block Party on Sept. 20 in the TSU Garden Cafe. More information can be found at Asi.fullerton.edu.

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Students enjoy fun activities such as fortune-telling, raffles, henna tattoos, music, bowling and others in the Irvine Campus TSU. Informational booths for other events were set up to help students get plugged in.

Box office manager Sandra Clark dies Former Titan served 19 years at Clayes Performing Arts Center box office before her death LAUREN TORRES Daily Titan

Former Alumni and box office manager of the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Sandra Clark, died in her home last week. Neither Clark nor her family revealed her cause of death, but many of her colleagues did confirm that she had ailing health problems. Although the exact time is not known, “She passed away sometime between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon” said Stephan Lewicki, the audience services and fiscal manager of the performing arts center. Clark received her bachelors degree in theater at Cal State Fullerton in the 1980s. Prior to attending, she received an associate degree from Santa Ana College. She also received a secondary teaching certificate. Former colleague and Dean of the College of the Arts, Joseph Arnold, Ph.D., has known Clark since the ‘80s. “I’ve known her as a student,” Arnold said. After she graduated from CSUF, she worked as box office assistant for 13 years and then went to work at the University of Washington as the director of ticketing for the arts. Clark made her way back to CSUF in 2006, where she was named the box office manager. According to people close to her, she made

a conscious effort to do her job suitably and was likeable and forthcoming with assistance in any way she could. “She was good with patrons and a great person to work with” Arnold said. “She would go out of her way to help others”. Clark was divorced and left behind a daughter named Summer, who lives in Seattle, Wash., with Clark’s only granddaughter.

“Sandra cared very much about the university and the Performing Arts Center and (was) an avid lover of the performing arts.” STEPHAN LEWICKI Audience and services fiscal manager “I first heard about her death Friday,” Arnold said. “She ultimately thought about retiring up in Washington.” Lewicki admired Clark’s ability to create a positive working environment. “We were peers, both of our jobs worked

hand in hand together, so we were always in collaboration,” he said. “We shared an office. Sandra and I were rather close, professionally.” “Sandra cared very much about the University and the Performing Arts Center and (was) an avid lover of the performing arts,” Lewicki said. Those close to her said Clark was approachable and yet professional in every aspect, in addition to being very passionate about her job. “She took her job very seriously and made great leaps of bounds with the opening of the new center to bring a new level of professionalism to the college for our performing arts center,” Lewicki said. According to Lewicki, Clark spent most of her time at the box office. It was a full-time job, with work hours ranging from 50 to 60 hours a week due to performance schedules by the Theater of Performing Arts, which produces about 250 performances a year. Spencer Derr, 20, a theater major, worked in the box office for almost two years with Clark. His relationship with Clark was one that really exposed a side of Clark that most people probably did not get the chance to experience. “We had a good relationship. She was very opinionated on some subjects,” Derr said. Derr recalled that Clark enjoyed reading novels and keeping up with TV shows. Clark was Derr’s first manager ever. “I was shocked — I didn’t know anyone that died before, but now I know she’s not suffering anymore,” Derr said.

ALBERTSONS: Local stores failing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

One-stop stores like Target are selling food items for 15 percent less than traditional supermarkets. “Price is a concern — we understand that — and everyone is looking for a deal right now,” Rodriguez said. Rocha said the closures have had a significant impact on the sales of the store. This location also is in a shopping center where at least five businesses in the surrounding area that have “For Lease” signs in the windows. Rocha said it has had an effect on the store’s sales. Some customers were unaware of the recent news, and were disappointed to find out that their favorite location will be closing. Customers like Diane Rios of La Habra, who has been shopping at her local Albertsons for 20 years, did not know the store was closing until she did her shopping on Sunday. “I like that they know me. They ask me how I’m doing, how are my kids. They say, ‘Oh I don’t have your favorite creamer in, but it will come in next week.’ It’s personal,” Rios said. Rios is disappointed that she has to drive further to do her shopping, but she said she will continue to shop at Albertsons in general. Other customers said they will just go to other supermarkets in the area. Rocha said that lease is up on the building and the city is doubling the lease, and that if the Albertsons is not seeing profit, there is no point in renewing the lease. Within the end of the last few weeks of the closing, the Fullerton location is going to start liquidating items starting at 25, 50, 75 and 90 percent. Rocha said he suspects that this location will close by Nov. 4.

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Bill Snyder, of Orange, loads his car with grocieries purchased from a closing Anaheim location.

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American killed in Libya One American was killed and another was injured in Benghazi, Libya, late Tuesday after an Islamic mob attacked the U.S. Consulate to protest an online film depicting Muhammad. Hours before that attack, protesters scaled the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo in response to the same online video, which depicts the prophet Muhammad in embarrassing ways, according to the Washington Post. The Wall Street Journal reported that the film, titled “Innocence of Muslims,” was produced by Sam Bacile, an Israeli-American real estate developer in California. The video depicts Muhammad as a homosexual who preaches extramarital sex and child slavery in the name of religion. The video caused hundreds of protesters in the streets of Cairo to surround the U.S. Embassy. Dozens managed to climb the walls and tear down an American flag to replace it with a black flag that said, “There is no God but God and Muhammad is His Messenger.” Later, the Islamist group Ansar al Sharia used rocket-propelled grenades to attack the consulate in Libya, which the Wall Street Journal reported has suffered significant damage. One American consulate employee was killed, another suffered a hand injury and three Libyan security officers were injured. While Libyan officials said that one American was killed, the U.S. State Department could not confirm whether or not this was true, nor whether the attacks were actually caused by the video. Brief by ERIC FARRELL

Irvine campus offers workshops Catherine VanRiette, Adult Reentry Coordinator (ARC), will be hosting a workshop for time management skills at the Irvine campus of Cal State Fullerton on Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. in Room 121. ARC is CSUF’s dedicated to offering weekly workshops on subjects important to student success, such as improving study skills, time management techniques, assistance with classroom assignments, stress management and more. On Oct. 4, there will be an event focusing on exam skills and study tips, which aims to improve study habits. Next, on Nov. 1 at 2:20 p.m., they will host a stress management workshop, which will teach attendees how to manage their emotions well. Anyone interested in these classes can contact VanRiette at (657) 278-4408, emailing cvanriette@fullerton.edu or visiting the ARC office on the main Fullerton campus in University Hall, Room 205.

Total petty thefts in 2011:

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Petty thefts Jan. to June 2012:

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UNITS: GE requirements lowered CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

With the elimination of the nine upper-division GE units, CSUF would be able to admit more students either as freshmen or transfer students. Trotter said students averaging 15 units or more per semester will not see a noticeable amount of money saved. The elimination of the units would instead be of more help to students who take 14 units or less, since their college career will be spread out over a longer period. “Once you hit seven (units), it’s the same rate,” Trotter said. “Since (high-unit majors) pay the same rate for eight semesters, there shouldn’t be a net change in cost. There could be because people tend to stretch (their college experience) out… The cost is a func-

tion of how fast the student decides to go through the program,” he said. Trotter added it should cost students less because the high units majors could get through college with fewer units. Diana Guerin, chair of the CSU Academic Senate, said she is not in favor of the proposal for several reasons, including the restriction of liberal education and possible loss of accreditation for the campus. “I view it as a reduction in academic quality,” Guerin said. “I do think it reduces the exposure that students get to the areas of liberal education: sciences, humanities and social sciences and basic skills. The reduction in those areas concerns me.” As for the unit elimination allowing CSUF to admit more students, Guerin said such actions

would instead make students feel rushed toward graduation. “Do I think this is a move in the right direction of quality? No. I think it’s a move in the right direction if you want to get students in and get them out,” Guerin said. Furthermore, Guerin said that 81 percent of the major programs on campus require only 120 units, making the elimination of the nine upper-division units insignificant for the majority of CSUF students. Cindy Perez, 19, a biochemistry major, said she is concerned the loss of the nine upper-division units could “endanger the opportunity of what we can learn” and can “take away our chance to learn and study more.” The proposal is set to be discussed next week at the Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach.

THEFT: Small items stolen Online electronics retailer visits CSUF CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“In the event that they lose a laptop or an iPhone, or whatever the case may be, when they file a police report those serial numbers can be provided to law enforcement to enter in the statewide automated property system,” McClain said. “It will also help us facilitate investigations.” Laptops, smartphones, books, wallets, purses and bikes are the most frequently stolen items. Other items include office supplies and state-owned equipment. McClain said the sooner students take the time to come in and report thefts, the sooner the investigation can move along. In the past, McClain said, there have been cases where people would try to open office doors and look for empty offices in the campus. He added that if someone was walking by, it would take them five seconds to take something valuable in an empty room and leave without anyone noticing. Nguyen Quach, 24, a marketing major, recently had his phone stolen in the library. “You leave your phone, your laptop, and valuables on the table for five minutes, you come back and everything is gone,” he said. Sam Barrozo, 22, a staff member in

the National Sciences and Mathematics Office, recently had a stool stolen from his department. Barrozo’s department has many expensive electronics, including laptops, but he said they make sure to lock them up when leaving the work area. “We have everything locked up at the end of the day,” he said. Barrozo, who was once a student, was sometimes tempted to leave his belongings behind when he needed to use the bathroom. “Obviously, for outdoors, I wouldn’t trust leaving anything outdoors,” Barrozo said. “But if you’re at the library or office, you should feel safe.” Students and faculty-staff are advised to keep a close eye on their belongings, regardless how safe things look. “We try to do everything we can with safety presentations (and) getting educational awareness to the community,” McClain said. “Without the cooperation of the campus community, it’s hard for us because there’s so many students versus the number of police officers.” Because of the volume of students on campus, it is projected that property thefts will continue to be an issue, and that the campus community needs to work together to address the issue, McClain said.

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Leading online electronics retailer Newegg makes a stop at Cal State Fullerton, Thursday, as part of its 100-school U.S. College Tour. Many students, whose devices are worn out or out of date, choose the beginning of the semester to upgrade. According to a study conducted by Wakefield Research, college students ages 18-24 consider laptops, tablets and smartphones to be essential technological devices to own in college. In an effort to meet student demands, Newegg launched the Parent Persuasion Program, a backto-school program that aims to persuade parents to buy their college students “the right tech products they need for school,” said Jenny Chai, senior public relations manager at Newegg. College Tour gives Newegg the

opportunity to interact with students and “get their input on what they think are the hottest tech products for school,” Chai said. The electronics retail company understands that persuading parents to buy such gadgets can be difficult. Newegg’s Parent Persuasion Program uses “unconventional marketing tactics” to design “the most advanced manipulation system,” according to the website’s video. “We want to ensure our website caters to student needs by offering a broad selection of quality items that will help them succeed in college,” said Bob Bellack, CEO of Newegg North America. From laptops to tablets, gaming devices to flat screen televisions, students agree that such devices come in handy throughout their college career. Health sciences major Eva Diaz said owning a tablet makes her school workload easier to cope with. “It’s lightweight and portable.

I can access my saved documents and easily research information during class,” Diaz said. Wakefield Research found that two in three students, or 66 percent, need printers for their various documents. The study also found that 92 percent of students believe laptops are a necessity. Many students already own a laptop, but 36 percent admitted they weren’t pleased with it later on in their academic career. Newegg suggests joint purchasing, where students can input their opinion on the devices their parents decide to purchase for them. Students can visit the Newegg tent Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Titan Walk. There will be a photo kiosk to take pictures and share them via Facebook or Twitter, a prize wheel and several raffles for students to win prizes. The first 50 students who visit the booth and exclaim, “Titans rock the Newegg College

Brief by NICHOLAS RUIZ

Student defiance defined A vast majority of Orange County schools have yet to come to a common understanding of what constitutes defiant behavior by a student, a new study found. According to the Orange County Register, EdSource reported Monday in a 45-page study called “Understanding School Discipline in California: Perceptions and Practice” that only four out of 16 Orange County school districts surveyed have clear definitions for students who defy school authorities and disrupt school activities. “What we can conclude is that there are big discrepancies in the kinds of punishments students receive, based on where they go to school and the school’s definition or lack of definitions for these behaviors,” said Louis Freedberg, executive director for Oakland-based EdSource, who told the Register. Brief by LAUREN TORRES

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

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Cross Reference DAVID HOOD

Last semester I had the opportunity to provide a perspective from a Christian experiencing and observing a social shift and transition in his faith. This semester, however, the perspective will be based on faith in the news. This semester will be different. Through the eyes of people who were there, personally experiencing my theory of transitional attitudes in the world of Christianity, I will show the current state of Christendom. The point of view of people on the ground will give you, my audience, the chance to feel and see some of the concepts I presented last semester from my eyes while traversing the streets of our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C. From defending Catholics’ adamant stance on preserving the potential of life to the freedom of speech and expression of religion of Westboro Baptist Church’s venomous viewpoints, this semester I will show this hypothesis through their eyes. A study done by LifeWay Research, published in Christianity Today last October, concluded that people in the United States who actually read their Bible are more likely to change their views on politics and social issues—usually from the right to the left. “The discussion becomes even more interesting when we consider who is most likely to read the Bible frequently,” said Aaron B. Franzen, a graduate student in the sociology department at Baylor University, who authored the article in Christianity Today. “It’s evangelicals and biblical literalists, those who tend to be more conservative on these topics. In other words, those who read the Bible most often are more conservative, but the more they read the Bible, the more likely it is that their views will change, at least on these topics,” he said. My beliefs and many other presuppositions about “where we’re at now” stem from this. My (working) conclusions are based following an intense Biblical

Studies minor at Hope International under worldrenowned professors. When I started my new college career four and a half years ago, I knew that my ideas about the world, God, and Christianity were going to change—I expected them to. By the exposure and acquisition of different ideas are these conclusions also based. This continuing opportunity is meant to be a forum, an open discussion about these concepts. For I believe it is only by following this formula of exposure and acquisition of new and contrasting ideas that knowledge, and hopefully wisdom, be attained. When opinions on philosophy, especially theology, are only based on what we’ve been fed our whole lives—without accessing the wide spectrum of history—uninformed conclusions are produced. And it is my goal to present these controversial formulations that sometimes tear into the fabric of our identities so that God, whom I believe encompasses that fabric, will be presented as relevant, present, and necessary. I also aspire to bring Christianity into a new light by bringing these voices and not my own. That includes those facing this supposed transition head-on and the practical effects it has on their lives. Christianity, I believe, in conjunction with having a God that is represented by all (even if he or she doesn’t believe Him to exist), is “big enough” to epitomize everyone who has lived and is yet to exist. And I encourage all to engage in meaningful discussion on talks of homosexuality, abortion, Biblical inerrancy, legitimacy of Scripture are brought up in the weeks before the election, which is set to decide the direction of the transition. After all, most of us, by being involved in a college campus community, are already undertaking the worthwhile task of discussion and getting to know ourselves better. And thus: Getting to know God better.

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Crowds of protestors stormed the U.S. embassies in Cairo and Benghazi late Tuesday evening after an American-produced video was released on YouTube mocking Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.

When the Arab Spring becomes the Arab Fall It’s time we stop supporting those that continue to offer us violence and tragedy DANIEL BARBEAU For the Daily Titan

The Arab Spring of 2011 was a sweeping transformation of Arab nations. Cruel despots were ousted by social media savvy, Western-influenced youth who desired nothing but democracy and a bit of hope and change. Or so the narrative goes. However, that promising start has been stretched to the breaking point as realities coalesce and unintended consequences manifest. The Arab Spring might have been started by aspiring young adults, but it has been co-opted by dangerous radical Islamists. Of course people around the world should seek a better life for themselves and replace their leaders when they fall short of expectations. Violence has always been a last resort in response to tyranny. Just as Thomas Jefferson once said, “The tree of liberty must be refreshed, from time to time, from the blood of patriots and tyrants.” Unfortunately, these revolutionaries are no devotees to Jeffersonian principles and could be far worse tyrants than their former leaders were. Tuesday’s mob killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, and three others, as well as a brazen assault on the U.S. Embassy in Egypt unveiled another face to the Arab Spring. These

revolutions have strengthened the hand of religious zealots across North Africa, and imperiled long periods of peace in the region. A brief rehash of regional headlines in the last few months alone paints a troubling picture. In Libya, Islamists desecrated British World War II graveyards, bulldozed Sufi mosques, and murdered the U.S. ambassador. Meanwhile, al-Qaida and allied Tuareg rebels fled from the protection of their deposed patron Gaddafi, conquered half of Mali, instituted Sharia law and destroyed ancient shrines in Timbuktu. In Egypt, politicians allied with the Muslim Brotherhood swept into power to demand the release of 1993 World Trade Center bombing convict, Omar Adbel-Rahman, from U.S. prison; Coptic Christians fear for their safety; and mobs scale the walls of the U.S. Embassy to tear down the Stars and Stripes for immolation. An inevitable reaction to this chaos will be that the U.S. must take a strong lead in the region. Unfortunately, instances of U.S. meddling are to blame for much regional instability. The U.S. government propped up deposed Egyptian despot Hosni Mubarak for decades with billions of dollars, while NATO drove Libyan tyrant dictator Gaddafi from power in 2011 with withering airstrikes supporting an indigenous rebellion. The government continues to send Egypt $1.3 billion a year in military aid. In 2013 the U.S. Agency for International Development also plans

to spend $770 million on the “Middle East and North Africa Incentive Fund,” which supports “governments that demonstrate a commitment to undergo meaningful change and empower their people” according to the State Department. There is another $507.4 million going for “public diplomacy to engage foreign audiences and win support for U.S. foreign policy goals, programs that include engaging with civil society in transition countries such as Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt.” These are laughably naïve at best, Orwellian at worst. This aid does not include the copious amounts of money that the U.S. has already spent in the military operation to oust Gaddafi from Libya. While altruistic, these initiatives are misguided and derive little visible benefit for our national welfare. These billions in aid are a pittance when compared to our annual deficit, but the U.S. is made to look the fool by carting off oodles of cash to countries that murder our ambassador, tear down our embassy’s flag, and make a mockery of our assistance. Instead, stop propping up these countries with money and terminate diplomatic contacts until the region stabilizes and the rule of law is enforced. Stop financially and militarily intervening in these conflicts and let local grievances and politics play out. The U.S. government does not need to be the world’s arbitrator and financer.

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Students seek to gain a different kind of credit IRMA WONG Daily Titan

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The Fallen David statue has been bringing students good luck on their final exams every semester. Students rub the statue’s behind counterclockwise in hopes of doing well.

Tuffy’s origins trace back to the early ‘60s, when a simple joke at CSUF, then called Orange County State College, spun wildly out of control and drew the attention of the entire nation. It all started when a non-existent “Elephant Racing Club” was used as an example on a club application form. This name was particularly funny to a certain group of students, who decided to create an actual Elephant Racing Club. Though they had no intentions of actually racing, they jokingly sent out invitations to many of the surrounding colleges, inviting them to participate in an elephant race on campus. Much to their surprise, the Elephant Racing Club began to receive replies from people who were legitimately interested in racing elephants. Forced to go along with it, the school wound up hosting “The First Intercollegiate Elephant Race in Human History.” The event ended up drawing 15 contestants, with entries coming from as near as the University of Southern California and as far as Harvard University. A reported crowd of over 10,000 people came to watch the elephant race on May 11, 1962. This gained the attention of newspapers around the nation and even received a telegram from Richard Nixon. During the promotion of the race, an elephant named “Tuffy the Titan” was used to raise interest. At the time, the school did not have an official mas-

cot, so the elephant quickly caught on. Eventually, it evolved into the Tuffy that Titans know today. CSUF also has traditions that spring from the athletics department, such as the “Titan Fight Song” and the Titan Clap. Both can be heard at nearly any Titan sporting event. “Titan Fight Song” is a chant used to cheer on Titan players, while the Titan Clap emphasizes the cheering by adding an extra layer of noise to encourage the home team. At the front lines of promoting some of these traditions is the Titan Pride Center (TPC). Located in the Titan Student Union, the center aims to instill a school pride in students. One way the center does this is the Titan Rewards Program, which gives students points toward rewards when they use their Titan Card at sporting events. Traditions can help tie the campus community together and give them a shared sense of self. “I think that they’re important,” said Joanne Caculitan, 21, a TPC attendant and kinesiology major. “It’s something that we can always look back on.” Wiley said part of what connects students and alumni both currently and in the future is the knowledge of their shared Titan traditions. “That’s the sense of ‘that’s my campus,’” said Drew Wiley, Associated Students Inc. leader and program developer. “That’s where I went to school, that’s where I got my education, that’s what I experienced.”

Academic pressure drives cheaters Busy schedules often push students to cheat on class assignments and tests ERIC FARRELL Daily Titan

A little snarling devil sits on your shoulder. Persuasion is his specialty, and he tries to use it against you when you are at your weakest. You simply try to mute his little voice from your head. It works, most of the time. All of a sudden, the five classes that you’re taking have caught up with you. You’re staring into the eye of a storm as an array of essays, exams and presentations bear down on you. The little red devil begins to grin. He slides into your conscience in this most opportune of times, enticing you to cheat just this once. You inhale deeply and take his advice. Poof–the little devil disappears. In his place sits the devil’s sworn enemy: the dean. A stiff voice reprimands you and informs you of the consequences of your actions. Cold eyes stare back at you, interrogating you. You hang your head in shame. There’s nobody to blame but yourself. Some students said cheating is a matter of desperation. Alicia Lau, 21, a child development major, said it is the pressure students face that drives them to cheat. “There’s a lot of pressure on students nowadays just to graduate and pursue a higher education... it’s just easier to cheat from some student’s perspective,” Lau said. Craig Loftin, American studies lecturer, said it is easy for faculty members to detect cheating. “We teach a lot of students. Let’s say I teach three sections of the same class, and I have 40 students in each class. That means I’ll have 120 papers that are coming in that are all sort of the same type of paper. The one that is plagiarized will stand out like a sore thumb, usually,” Loftin said. The clouded judgment stemming from desperation may lead to a one-time mistake, but both students and faculty alike said that cheaters are likely repeat offenders.

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University history and events dictate various student customs and practices in academics and athletics

In some Amish societies, teenagers explore the outside world during Rumspringa. In Japan, people honor their ancestors during the annual Obon Festival. At Cal State Fullerton, it is tradition for students to rub the bare bottom of the Fallen David statue, hoping it will grant them luck on their upcoming exams. Rubbing the David statue for luck has been a tradition for some time now at CSUF. The statue, a replica of Michelangelo’s legendary original, was originally on display in Cypress, Calif. It fell during the Whittier Narrows 1987 earthquake, breaking into fragments. Eventually, the fragments were donated to CSUF to serve as a testament to other fallen monuments. At some point, the tradition of rubbing the statue for luck sprung up among students. “I heard that at orientation of freshman year,” said Bryce Honley, 20, Titan Pride Center attendant and English major. Honley said that orientation tours tell students of other myths and traditions, such as the belief that McCarthy Hall is haunted. It is rumored that if students roam MH at night, the elevator will follow them. It’s almost become commonplace among students to shiver at the thought of wandering the building in the dark. Though rubbing the statue may be one of CSUF’s more unusual traditions, it is by no means the only one. A tradition that nearly all Titans might be aware of is Tuffy the Titan, the school’s mascot. Though most Titans may be familiar with Tuffy, few seem to be aware of his origins.

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Making the transition from high school to college life comes along with the need to make important decisions. One of those decisions will be the freedom to get a credit card, which can be great or destructive depending on the type of card obtained and how it is maintained. It can also be the time where freedom to spend can lead to debt. As expenses continue to increase, more students turn to credit cards for extra cash. College students often encounter credit card offers on campus and in their everyday activities. Offers can come in the mail, campus marketing or even a quick trip to the mall. In most states, students in college can apply for and receive cards without their parents’ consent. “If you are already paying bills because you are old enough, build your own credit by putting things in your own name,” said Andrea Nuño, psychology major and banker at Wells Fargo. Nuño has worked as a banker for two years and has gained knowledge about how to manage her credit and help out students that want to start theirs. In most cases, however, college students are barely starting to build their credit. “There is no mad rush to build credit... if you can handle it, a credit card is OK,” said Jeff Parsons, a personal finance professor at Cal State Fullerton. Students interested in credit, however, should consider the different ways to prevent debt. Paying off a credit card balance in full each month is the most efficient way to maintain a good credit score. The incentive to this tactic is that credit card users avoid paying the high interest rates that starter credit cards usually have. Manuel Marquez, an information systems and decision sciences major, said he uses his credit card

for gas and pays it off when he receives his monthly statements. Students that do not make full payments will have disadvantages. Making minimum payments on credit cards makes it easy to max out cards and create debt. Keeping an outstanding balance less than 30 percent on the credit line makes it easy to avoid this problem. “A lot of students do not realize when they max out a card their credit score is dropping,” Parsons said. Having a secured card is another good way to jumpstart credit scores and not overspend. Nuño said students with extra cash can invest it in a secured card at banks. The amount users put down on their secured card is their credit limit. These type of cards are considered to be pre-paid since a collateral down payment is required. Secured cards still allow for a credit history to build and eventually lead to credit lines where cash from the secured card is reimbursed. Parsons said there are two different types of people in the credit world. Convenience users make it a point to make full payments and have the opportunity to acquire discounts or rewards. Only 17 percent of students fall under this statistic, Parsons said. A majority, 60 percent, are called credit users that do not pay off statements in full and suffer from high interest on outstanding balances. Parsons said students should aim to be a convenience credit card user. After getting one credit card, other providers flood mailboxes and emails with more credit offers. Marquez said he noticed this after getting his first card, but has not signed up for more credit cards. As a student and banker, Nuño recommends that students limit their spending by not buying more than they can afford. Parsons agrees and suggests that if possible, younger students only use their card in case of an emergency.

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Students who fall prey to the pressure of plagiarising an essay or cheating on a test face serious consequences. Students who fail to get caught the first time they cheat tend to do it again.

“A lot of students are smart about cheating and they get away with it, so they feel like if that’s the case, why not go for it. They’re either lazy or just want to take the easy way out,” Lau said. “I’m assuming none of them really feel guilty about cheating once they achieve their goal.” Loftin agreed, but said that there are risky pitfalls to this type of behavior. “What I like to think is that okay, you can get an F on a paper or an F in a class. That’s bad and can complicate your life. If this is a pattern and you go through getting away with it and end up outside of college and you’re on a job, and you plagiarize, then it’s not a matter of getting an F in the class. Then it’s a matter of how you’re going to be sued. You’re going to be fired from your job, lose your income, and even put your family in jeopardy if they depend on you,” he said. Morgan Anderson, 21, an English major, said that the best way to avoid the temptation of cheating is by scheduling your workload responsibly. “The busier your schedule is, the more you’re taking on. If you

don’t schedule yourself correctly, that’s when I believe it drives people to cheating,” Anderson said. Creating assignments and essay prompts that are unique to the class can minimize a student’s ability to find relevant sources to steal from online, Loftin said. “I try to take it upon myself to

create assignments that are kind of cheat-proof. The burden is always on the student not to cheat, however I do think there are things the faculty could do to create assignments that make cheating if not impossible, then at least way more trouble than it’s worth,” he said. “You will get caught. That’s it.”

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TRAVEL | Maui

From Mars to the ocean floor, Hawaii has it all Hawaiian Islands prove to be more than a tropical paradise for all tourists IAN WHEELER Daily Titan

The Pacific Ocean looked as pitch black as the night sky as I peered out the window of the Boeing 767. I had been to the Hawaiian Islands before — Honolulu when I was 10 — so I suspected that Maui would be a standard relaxing vacation: Sandy beaches, warm water, leis and luaus. By the end of the week, however, I had explored the summit of a volcano only 4,000 feet shorter than Mount Whitney. Just as a few specks of light appeared on the horizon, the captain said we would be landing soon. Maui is the second largest Hawaiian Island and is barely more populous than Fullerton. I always imagined it to be more laid back than bustling Oahu, and it was. I found myself doing plenty of lounging, napping, snacking, sipping and, when I had time, nothing. When doing nothing became too much of a good thing, I visited

an aquarium that boasted an ensemble of Hawaiian sea life, went back to the beach and saw the exact same animals again through my snorkel gear, and went back to lounging, snacking and nothing. The resort areas are pristine and lined with world-class shops, restaurants and entertainment. The locals amuse and amaze tourists by hosting luaus complete with traditional Hawaiian cuisine and ceremonial song and dance. A Hawaiian vacation — business as usual. A few things did surprise me, though. Maui and the rest of the Hawaiian Islands are widely believed to be constantly drenched in tropical rainfall, but they actually aren’t as tropical as one would think. The islands lie on the same longitude as geographic locales like the Sahara Desert, Saudi Arabia and other parts of the world that rainfall is supposed to bypass. Moisture usually hits the north and east sides of the high points of Maui, leaving the opposite sides dry and familiar to a Southern Californian. The water temperature surprised me, too. I longed to get back into crystal clear, 80-degree waters a-la-Caribbean. I’m estimating that the water

was only about five degrees warmer than Huntington Beach (mid ‘60s), or at least it felt that way. It was nice to be able to see my own two feet below the surface. Cooler than expected temperatures did nothing to keep me out of the water, though. Maui is as relaxing as they say it is, but the island also harbors a multitude of activities for adrenaline junkies, danger addicts and peril enthusiasts alike. Hardcore surfers flock to the island’s wedges, rock climbers brave the moist cliffs and experienced hikers traverse the desolate bowl of Haleakala Crater. By car, climbing 10,000-foot Haleakala took about an hour and a half. There were moments of suspense as my family and I drove up switchbacks blinded by the cloudline. Eventually, we wound up on the surface of Mars. The reddish volcanic soil was dotted with rugged lava formations. The air was cool, dry and noticeably thinner, especially since we had been at sea level only two hours prior to ascending. As someone who likes to drive, a tidbit about Maui is that half the cars on the road seem to be rental cars driven by tourists, so the is-

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As the second largest island in Hawaii, Maui offers great sights to see, from its sunny, sandy beaches and warm water to its more mysterious landscapes such as the Haleakala Crater.

land has become a melting pot of bad driving habits from around the world. The gist is that going anywhere near the speed limit is apparently unheard of for many other motorists, so if you’re a California driver like I am, you may find yourself strangling your steering wheel. I thought I had Maui figured out before I went, and for the most part, I did, but that didn’t make it any less relaxing or enjoyable. From the summit of Haleakala, I could see the Big Island over miles of ocean. And back at sea level, a Mai Tai was calling my name.

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Beach resorts in Maui are a vacation haven for visitors from all over the world to relax, unwind and soak up the sunshine.

Titans given affordable ways to experience the Golden State

Discounted prices for theme park tickets and other attractions in the region help students save LOREN MANNING Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton is located in a region where a trip to the beach and the mountains in the same day is possible. Hollywood is only an hour away on a good day, and world-famous theme parks are in abundance. Whether students take a trip up to the mountains or spend a day with Mickey Mouse, CSUF is making it easier to enjoy the Golden State with even more golden prices. When it comes to SoCal attractions, CSUF is a student’s best friend. Tickets to many of the popular attractions in the surrounding areas are offered at discounted prices to enrolled students through the Titan Student Union. Unfortunately, this is a little known fact to many on campus who might be visiting these attractions throughout the year. With CSUF enrollment, students can save anywhere from 10-50 percent on theme parks such as Disneyland, Knott’s Berry

Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain. They can buy any number of tickets that are available at the time, saving a large amount of money for the entire family and breaking bank accounts a little less often. “We just got all of the Disneyland stuff. It’s all brand new,” said Stephanie Quijada, TSU Information and Services desk assistant. This year, many students enrolled in CSUF have already visited “The Happiest Place on Earth,” located 15 minutes away from campus. Even more of those students have an annual pass. CSUF now provides students that same annual pass, except cheaper, ranging anywhere from $10-29 off the gate price. Other Disneyland tickets include single or multiple day Park Hoppers with $2-15 dollar savings, one-day parking passes and gift cards in the amounts of $25-100. Although Disneyland is offered at discounted prices, it still might be a little expensive for the average college student to visit more than once a semester. For those students, the university offers cheaper alternatives to a good time that do not involve splurging.

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Edwards/Regal Premiere

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Gate: $64.99 TSU: $34.70

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Gate: $125.00 TSU: $117.38

Movie theatres are always a favorite go-to for date nights and last minute activities that will not break the piggy bank. However, skyrocketing prices have spawned numerous complaints among students and families.

CSUF offers AMC and Edwards/Regal movie tickets for a discounted price of $8.70 without restrictions, almost a $4 box office discount. Sean Lanternier, 22, a criminal justice major, had heard about the cheaper prices

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throughout his years at CSUF, but was shocked when he realized the actual amount of savings. “I didn’t know that they had that big of a discount,” Lanternier said. “It saves a lot of money in your wallet too for other purposes when you go to the park, get gas, or anything else like that.” Quijada said the most popular sales of the summer were Six Flags and Universal Studios, which offer students the biggest savings. “For Universal Studios, it’s two days for the price of one and it’s $21 off,” she said. The TSU also provides numerous other discounted tickets to other attractions in addition to theme parks. Tickets regarding seasonal events are also available, such as Big Bear Mountain lift tickets once the snow starts to drop, a day trip to Raging Waters during the summer and even tickets to NASCAR races and Angels baseball games. Jessica Blevens, 22, a biology major, said she is excited over the cheaper prices. “Maybe I will take up snowboarding this year,” Blevens said. For more information visit the Information and Services desk in the TSU lobby.

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Titan men look to bounce back in Las Vegas

Men’s soccer team (1-5) will need a strong showing on the road to improve record ANGEL MENDOZA Daily Titan

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Senior outside hitter Torrie Brown puts the ball up over the net against the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Titans dominated the game and swept the match 3-0 while Brown had three total attacks.

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After finishing up the tournament this weekend, they will get ready to open Big West Conference play against Northridge at home next Friday and then turn around and host another home game against Hawaii next Saturday before having to travel three straight games on the road against Pacific, UC Davis, and UC Riverside. Having their first two conference games at home is a welcome sign for the Titans. To this point, CSUF has only had one home match so far this year. In that match the Titans looked dominant by sweeping Sacred Heart in three sets. They are 4-4 away from home this year. “We need to take care of the teams that are ahead of us. We played some good teams on the road and lost but I know we have the talent and ability to go out and win a lot of games at home and on the road,

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Titan women to host invitational ANDY WALLER Daily Titan

Before getting ready to open conference play next Friday at home against UCI, the Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team will host the 2012 Under Armour Invitational this weekend. The four-team tournament will feature four exciting games over two days. The first game of the tournament will feature rival Long Beach State against a Texas Tech team that will be looking to get back on track after dropping their first two opening games in Southeastern Conference Sports play. The Titans will take on an Army team who comes into the tournament winners of two of their last three games. Friday’s game against the Black Knights will start at 7:30 p.m. The teams will take a break from competition Saturday before heading back to the pitch the following day. Sunday will feature two more games, opening with Long Beach taking on Army at 11 a.m. followed by CSUF going up against Texas Tech. This tournament will be a tough challenge for the Titans. While they may be avoiding Long Beach State, who is currently ranked 20th in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) coaches’ poll, taking on Army and Texas Tech won’t be an easy task for the Titans. The Red Raiders, Black Knights and 49ers come in with a .500 or better season record. All three teams head into the tournament with a combined record of 14-8. While the Titans may be heading into Friday with a record of only 2-5, they have played better than their record indicates. They are coming off a 1-0 victory over Creighton last Sunday, and gave Florida State, currently ranked No. 1 in the nation, all they could handle in a 1-0 loss last Friday. All seven of the Titans’ games this season so far have been decided by one goal. Head Coach Demian Brown said there have been many positives for his team

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Senior forward Ann Marie Tangorra looks to make a play against the Creighton Bluejays. Tangorra scored the only goal in the 88th minute.

despite their 2-5 record so far. “Losing is always tough. I have liked a lot of what I have seen out of my team, especially the last few games. In the last two games along we have had 44 opportunities to set-up scoring opportunities,” Brown said. This tournament should help the Titans prepare for Big West Conference play. After wrapping up the Under Armour Invitational, the Titans will spend the first two conference games at home against UCI and Long Beach before heading to Northridge, who is currently sitting just outside the top 25. They then travel to Hawaii.

With the five-game home stand starting with two tournament home games this weekend, CSUF will look to build momentum heading into conference action. “We don’t need to change things around too much. We just have to focus on each game we play one at a time. If we do that then we can go a long way the rest of the season,” Brown said. Tickets to this weekend’s Under Armour Invitational can be purchased at Titan Stadium. Admission is $6 for youth and seniors and $8 for adults per day for both games. Students are free with student ID.

The Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team will look to get their 2012 season back on track this weekend as they head to Nevada for the UNLV Nike Invitational in Las Vegas. The Titans are currently on a two-game losing streak and are a lowly 1-5 to start the season. They were winless in their first three games, where they were outscored 7-1. The first loss of the season came from American University during the Wilson Titan Classic held at Titan Stadium. The Titans played hard all game but came up just short, losing 1-0 by way of an empty net goal by Alassane Kane of AU. CSUF had 18 shots on goal, compared to only 10 by AU. Titan freshman goalkeeper Adam Zepeda also had six saves while the rest of the squad put pressure on the Eagles defense, accumulating six corner kicks in the process. Things got worse for the Titans in the second game of the Wilson Titan Classic against Portland University. The CSUF defense gave up three first-half goals, a deficit they could not recover from. The Pilots went on to win 4-0. Against Cornell University, the Titans played hard but could not pull out a victory, losing 2-1 thanks to a header by Jake Kirsch of CU off a free kick in the 87th minute.

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Senior forward Jesse Escalante controls the ball against the UNLV Rebels. He scored in the 86th minute, sending the game to overtime.

In their fourth game, luck was on the Titans’ side as they were able to come away with a thrilling 2-1 double-overtime victory against the visiting UNLV Rebels. Senior defender Jonathan Birt finished the game with a goal and an assist, including scoring the “golden goal” game-winner five minutes into the second overtime period. Heading into Las Vegas, Birt leads the Titans with three total points, including having started all games he’s played in. Senior forward Jesse Escalante has two goals this season, including one in CSUF’s only win against UNLV. Junior defender Jaime Cano has two points, including a goal and having started five games. Goalkeeper Adam Zepeda also has 20 saves to go along with his 69 percent save percentage. The Titans will have to play exceptionally well if they plan to keep up with Canisius College and Syracuse University. The

Golden Griffins are undefeated so far, having accumulated a 4-0-2 record this season. Senior forward Gavin Falconer has been stellar for Canisius with 11 points, including four goals, three assists and 27 shots on goal. Forwards Asani Samuels and Regan Steele have also been an asset for the Golden Griffins, contributing four points and two goals each. The Syracuse Orange won’t be an easier matchup for the Titans, as they have a record of 5-1 going into Las Vegas. In their last three games, they have outscored their opponents 15-0. Junior forward Tony Asante leads the Orange, scoring five goals with two assists so far. Senior midfielder Ted Cribley has been their playmaker, dishing out five assists to go along with two goals. The Titans play Canisius on Friday, Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. and Syracuse on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 a.m.