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Volume 103 Issue 12

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Wednesday February 21, 2018

Motorcyclist injured on Nutwood Avenue

Six emergency vehicles responded around 7:05 p.m. Tuesday to a collision that occurred in front of the University Plaza parking lot. Debris from the accident was scattered across the street and sidewalk. AMY WELLS News Editor

A male motorcyclist was injured after colliding with a car on Nutwood Avenue Tuesday night said Lt. Andrew Goodrich from the Fullerton Police Department. The car was going westbound on Nutwood Avenue and made a left hand turn onto Langsdorf Drive when it collided with the motorcyclist going eastbound onto Nutwood, Goodrich said.

The motorcyclist was taken to a nearby trauma center with moderate injuries that were not life-threatening, Goodrich said. “Nobody is in custody and as far as I know, no alcohol or any other impairment is suspected,” he said. No charges were filed and the driver of the car cooperated with Fullerton Police, Goodrich said.

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The male motorcyclist was taken to a nearby trauma center with moderate injuries that were not life-threatening, said Fullerton Police Department Lt. Andrew Goodrich.

Artist sends message with work Baseball drops home opener

Yara Almouradi uses her talent to shed light on underserved communities. PRISCILLA CARCIDO Staff Writer

In a Syrian refugee camp in Istanbul, Yara Almouradi met children with facial scars and burn creams. She wondered how they would be affected after facing war, but then she heard them comparing battle wounds like they were Pokémon cards. Almouradi realized these were not refugees to pity, but people to paint. Several doors down from the ice cream cone sculpture in the Department of Visual Arts, the faint sound of heavy metal can be heard playing through Almouradi’s office door. With paints, charcoals and walls covered with artwork, she transformed the tiny room into a studio where her expression knows no boundaries. At 27, Almouradi is a Master of Fine Arts student at Cal State Fullerton. While studying, drawing and painting, she also teaches a beginning drawing class. But her art has found more meaning outside of a studio or classroom. Almouradi uses her artistry to bring color into bleak situations. From alcoholism to vision problems, she uses paintings and sketches to depict messages words can’t express. However, it’s her work with Syrian refugees that brings light into her art. Born in Syria, Almouradi moved to the United States at

Cal State Fullerton’s loss to Nevada marks the worst start in program history. KAILA CRUZ

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Yara Almouradi, Cal State Fullerton Master of Fine Arts student and co-founder of Sight and Sketches, has volunteered with health fairs to provide the homeless with dental and medical care.

six years old and said that her attraction to art started with doodles and the “Draw with Me” after school Public Broadcasting Service sessions. “I was one of those students in class that was always drawing on the margins of history notes or the back of my exam in math,” Almouradi said. After graduating high school, she started a social outreach program called BrickWall at Fullerton Junior College that was

designed to bring in different voices, art and stories to raise alcoholism awareness. Almouradi also worked with a nonprofit in Pomona called Medical Network Devoted to Service (MiNDS) where she collaborated with two doctors who used their professional connections to help find physicians willing to work pro bono. Joanna Roche, Almouradi’s mentor and an art history professor at CSUF, said she was inspired

by Almouradi’s unfailing dedication and drive to help others. They first met when Almouradi was an undergrad in Roche’s class. Since then, Roche has seen Almouradi transform paint on canvas and charcoal on paper into a voice for the silenced. “It’s that idea of making your art about something that’s important to you as a human being and as an activist,” Roche said. SEE DRAW

After opening up its season with three straight losses, CSUF baseball faced University of Nevada, Reno in its home opener and lost 2-0, adding to the worst start in program history. “It was a whoopin’. It wasn’t just a loss it was a flat out whoopin’,” said Titans Head Coach Rick Vanderhook. Before the game, Reno held a 1-2 record after dropping two of its three games against UC Irvine. The Wolfpack was ranked 206th by the NCAA while the Titans sat at 25th. The Titans immediately got on base after a line drive to left field from junior right fielder Ruben Cardenas. However, he didn’t make it home after sophomore center fielder Daniel Cope grounded out in the bottom of the first. By the top of the third, CSUF recorded the same amount of hits as Reno, totaling just two. SEE WINLESS

Comedy comes to Graduate student shares Hallberg Theatre experience with her studies Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Taking Steps’ stars only six Cal State Fullerton students. SARAH EL-MAHMOUD Managing Editor

Cal State Fullerton acting major Casey Bowen was tasked with doing a physical comedy bit, so he put on “Eye of the Tiger” and tried to build a house of cards. When “frustration” struck, he pulled out the masking tape. “It ended with me flailing my arms and the whole house of cards just hanging,” Bowen said. He has been Mr. Darcy in “Pride & Prejudice,” and a gentleman of Verona under the direction of Mark Ramont. In fall 2017, Bowen also took on the role of the Creature in the CSUF adaptation of “Frankenstein.” As another theater season begins at CSUF, it will be

Bowen’s last, as he is a senior in the program. Bowen is collaborating with Ramont once again in “Taking Steps,” a ‘70s British farce about six interwoven lives in a three-story mansion, which is also rumored to be haunted. A “farce” is considered being a satirical play, full of highly improbable situations. By playwright “King of Comedy” Alan Ayckbourn, it follows a cast of unusual combination of characters: Mark (played by Bowen) dreams of opening up a fishing shop much to his runaway bride Kitty’s dread (Darby Sorich). Drunkard Roland (Joe Stein) attempts to buy the haunted mansion and his wife Elizabeth (Kira Jamison), an overzealous dancer without talent, also is featured in the cast along with a conniving salesman (André Vernot) and timid solicitor (Aaron Ford).

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African American Resource Center hosts presentation on higher education. TATIANA DIAZ

Asst. Layout Editor

The African American Resource Center (AARC) continued its Black History Month celebration Tuesday with the graduate student panel: Next Steps Towards Black Excellence. Students gathered in the resource center at noon to hear from Erica Claybrook, a first-year graduate student in the higher education concentration. Her presentation covered several aspects surrounding application development, including common misconceptions and tips on the interview process. Claybrook works in the

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CSUF graduate student Erica Claybrook answered questions regarding the application and interview process when applying to graduate programs.

AARC as a graduate assistant where her main focus is to facilitate and develop programs for the center. She also provides immediate drop-in

coaching for students under emotional stress or in need of academic resources. SEE GRAD

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2 News Professor talks innovations in solar power

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Rakesh Mahto advocated for an alternative to traditional panels. CODIE HAYS Staff Writer

Potential innovations in solar energy were the topic at the Faculty Noon Time Talk presented by Computer Engineering Program assistant professor Rakesh Mahto on Tuesday. Mahto advocated for reconfigurable solar cells, which are less likely to be damaged compared to traditional solar panels and have more applications. There would be 72 solar cells in each module, which he said could power satellites, homes, commercial buildings and drones. Mahto said solar cells would be more ideal for satellites than full solar panels because if they were

to break from stray space debris or electromagnetic radiation, they could reconfigure themselves. “Even though solar panels are damaged, I can reconfigure the panel and make it operate until we can replace them,” Mahto said. On cars, solar cells can be used to charge the battery without a plug-in station. Once the car is in park, the solar cells would begin to charge. A student in the audience had some concerns about solar cells in terms of car battery efficiency and asked if there would be any fire hazards with the large amount of heat on the vehicle. Mahto said that fire issues only occur when a cell breaks, which would create a hot spot. For smaller objects like drones, Mahto explained that solar cells would be ideal because they are lightweight. Mahto said that as of now, solar cells can last between 10 to 15

years, but their performance will deteriorate over time. He said he plans to develop a smart grid so solar cells can communicate with each other and reconfigure. The solar cells would be able to detect whether they are in the shade and adjust the grid to grab as much energy as they can. “It doesn’t need human intervention. It can automatically detect if there are issues,” Mahto said. He also briefly discussed the possibility of using Wi-Fi to adjust the solar cells based on weather reports. Mahto said he hopes his students in the computer engineering department will help design his solar cell models this semester. Nick Huntington-Klein, assistant professor of economics, will speak on the effects of course requirements on student major choices at the next Pollak Library Faculty Noon Time Talk on Feb. 26.

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Rakesh Mahto, assistant professor in the Computer Engineering Program lead the Faculty Noon Time Talk on Tuesday.

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After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in ethnic studies, Claybrook said she decided to continue her education at Cal State Fullerton. Her mentors at Cal Poly SLO helped Claybrook through graduate school applications. “I really aligned with the core values of the (AARC) in terms of social justice and equity,” Claybrook said. She highlighted the advantages of specialized programs as classes are centered on subjects she’s passionate about rather than general education courses. “In graduate school there’s definitely higher levels of expectations for the students because it’s something that you’re specializing in,” Claybrook said. The event was put on to educate fellow students on what to expect from graduate school, along with the process of applying to schools.

“Working as a graduate assistant, my main priority is increasing the academic success and the professional development of the black student community here, so I felt it was an important event to promote,” Claybrook said. Lexi Gray, a first-year transfer student majoring in cinema and television arts and journalism, was in attendance. Gray came to the event to learn more about graduate school and to find out what she might want to pursue after graduation. Gray’s takeaway from the presentation is not to assume that graduate schools are expensive and that it’s not necessary to have a 4.0 GPA in order to apply. Shannon Carter, a fourth-year human services major, came to the event because she recently applied to a Cal State Long Beach graduate program and wanted to learn more about the interview process. Carter said she will be graduating in May and felt that she had rushed the application process, but

after leaving the presentation, she felt better about where she sees herself in the future. “It really inspired me to maybe pursue clinical psychology,” Carter said. The event ended with a Q&A, allowing audience members to share their concerns about graduate school and representation in higher education. The presentation also highlighted the lack of diversity sometimes seen in graduate programs. Around 11 percent of first-time U.S. graduate enrollments in fall 2016 were made up of black students according to a 2017 report by the Council of Graduate Schools. Claybrook said there is a need for black women to work harder than other students in these programs to advance. With the help of Claybrook and the African American Resource Center, some audience members said they left with a better sense of how graduate school can benefit their futures.

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CSUF students came to the African American Resource Center on Tuesday to explore their options for graduate school.

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Cal State Fullerton health science major Gaudalupe Salas arrives late to class several times a month. To get to class on time, Salas tries to exercise proper planning the night before by planning her outfits, getting plenty of rest and carpooling with her friend.

Undergraduates share causes of tardiness Parking difficulties and oversleeping result in lateness for some students. AMANDA CHACON Staff Writer

Tardiness, while not a phenomenon, is an issue at Cal State Fullerton like any other university. First-year health science major Guadalupe Salas and transfer

biology major Danielle Rosales both say they typically arrive tardy to a class at CSUF around two or three times a month. Both of them commute to campus and cite car trouble as the main reason they sometimes fail to arrive on time. Common issues like their cars failing to start and accidents on the freeway are occurrences that make them prone to lateness. “There was an accident on the freeway and they closed off a lane

or two. That backed everybody up and took and extra fifteen to twenty minutes,” Rosales said. CSUF English professor Joanna Matuszewski said students who arrive tardy to her class often explain that they fell asleep in their car while waiting for parking. With just over 7,000 parking spots at CSUF and over 40,000 students, finding a place for parking can be a struggle. Largely a commuter campus, some students wake up earlier than needed and

arrive to campus an hour or more before their classes start to find a spot. The issue of parking is a prevalent problem for the university, but can also mean a loss of sleep for some students. Matuszewski said that often, students resort to taking morning classes that leave them with little time between work and school. That small window for sleep might not be enough and waking up late can become a risk.

“Sometimes I’ll assign something or collect homework at the beginning (of class), and if (students) come in late, they miss turning that in and might forget,” Matuszewski said. To ensure she would make it to class on time, Salas said the biggest thing to focus on was planning. Figuring out what to wear the night before, going to sleep at a reasonable time and carpooling are the best ways to be prepared, she said.

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ART

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In January 2016, Almouradi found a way to use both of her passions when she established a nonprofit organization called Sight and Sketches with her sister Yamam Almouradi. Sight and Sketches is a mix of her sister’s medical background in optometry and Yara Almouradi’s background in artful expression designed to help underserved communities both locally and abroad. Yamam Almouradi provides full vision screenings and exams to those who aren’t able to afford them. Partnering with other nonprofits, Sights and Sketches is able to provide glass frames as well. As an optometrist, Yamam Almouradi understands how vision is pivotal to understanding

life. Being Syrians, the sisters knew that this program would be a crucial link between Syrian refugee camps and their new world. “We understand the culture and the pride they come with, not wanting to ask for things, but desperately needing them,” Yamam Almouradi said. While the eye exams are happening, Yara Almouradi runs an art station with coloring pages for adults, teens and kids to work on to promote positivity and self-expression. She said that many are hesitant at first, but they quickly realize that it’s more than coloring. “It’s not childish to sit and color. It’s actually therapeutic,” Yara Almouradi said. In April 2016, Yara Almouradi and her sister were able to take Sight and Sketches to Istanbul,

Turkey to help a Syrian refugee camp. They brought hundreds of glasses frames along with a couple hundred hand-drawn cards and letters from students in the United States. Yara Almouradi wanted to show the Syrian refugees that there were people who were willing to help. “It’s a relief for them that they’re seeing people here that are helping. It’s not a hostile environment,” she said. However, she realized that the refugees were much tougher than she had believed. Their resiliency shifted her artwork. For the past few years, Yara Almouradi had been working on paintings and sketches about Syria that depicted the pain of war. She no longer wanted to tell stories about their pain, but to highlight their survival.

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YARA ALMOURADI Sight and Sketches co-founder “I want to re-humanize them. You think this is an abnormal situation? Try being them,” Yara Almouradi said. She has reached out to survivors and refugees to ask them to tell her their stories, and many don’t want to talk about their time in Syria or their struggle to get out; they want to show the world that life after tragedy is possible and, in many cases, happy. Yara Almouradi has been telling the story of Mega Arsheed, a Syrian refugee currently living in Stockholm, Sweden. She has

sketches of Arsheed doing everyday tasks like cutting tomatoes and tying his shoes. She grew up thinking that her art was supposed to inspire people; now much of Yara Almouradi’s work is about how others have inspired her. “What I’ve noticed about the population is no matter where they go, they immediately want to interact, benefit, learn and move forward. They don’t want to linger,” Yara Almouradi said. “If they’re able to, they immediately try to get back on their feet and give back to that community.”

THEATER

Farce: Satirical play kicks off theater season 1

The small, tight-knit cast stood in a circle spewing rap freestyles and test-driving their British accents before rehearsals began. They’ve had a short five-week period to get ready for opening night this Friday, with the final week consisting of technical rehearsals and getting used to playing their characters on stage at the Hallberg Theatre. “The cast is pretty close and we all have similar senses of humor. Usually we will just hang out before rehearsal. Talking to each other will get us excited to work and we’ll start laughing at all of our jokes,” Sorich said. In preparation for the performance, Ramont assigned the cast to each tell a narrative joke, practice improvisations and prepare five minutes of stand-up as their characters. Bowen said his role literally puts the other cast members to sleep when he talks, so crafting his stand-up exercise was a unique challenge. “I did a lot of really dry stuff ... I would go, ‘This is some observational humor,’ and I would say these things with really bad punch lines, just really obvious stuff, and I would judge the audience for not laughing at me – and they loved it,” Bowen said. “I think that experience showed me the ropes of how my character

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The cast is pretty close and we all have similar senses of humor. Usually we will just hang out before rehearsal.

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DARBY SORICH ‘Taking Steps’ cast member operates.” In the comedy, Bowen plays the role of the “straight man” – where amongst the craziness and hilarity the characters around him deliver, his character hardly ever breaks nor is amused by them, inevitably bringing in additional laughs from the audience. “It’s just that form of comedy where you’re just kind of standing there, taking it in,” Bowen said. “It was really hard not to laugh in a lot of moments, but even then I say it’s fun to play the ‘straight man.’ The character still has the avenues of just being weird.” Sorich described “Taking Steps” as “jam-packed with comedic bits” and said she especially loves all the opportunities the script has for them to play with and invent additional humorous moments as actors. “It’s very high-energy, which I think is good for live theater,” Sorich said. “The different personalities that each character

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Senior acting majors André Vernot (left) and Aaron Ford (right) star in their final production at Cal State Fullerton. Vernot is polishing his Liverpool accent as rehearsals conclude this week.

has and the story line that each character go through is very interesting.” Vernot enjoys the lightheartedness of the show as opposed to when he was in the greek tragedy “Antigone.” The production is also Vernot’s last show at CSUF

and he said he is treasuring these moments as he will soon leave the college theatre department. “Part of me feels like this could be the last production that I get to be in for a while. I am going to put everything I can into this one. Because who knows what comes

after this,” he said. “Taking Steps” opens at the Hallberg Theatre in Clayes Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 23 and will continue until March 18. General admission tickets are $14 and $12 for CSUF students.

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Real ID is a hassle, not an improvement New federal regulations won’t solve terrorism.

KATHRYNE PADILLA Asst. Sports Editor

Airplanes are the best way to travel great distances across the country. Relaxing in a seat with snacks, air conditioning and now Wi-Fi, people have the opportunity to enjoy a temporary vacation. But the hassles at airports have travelers arriving two hours early for a domestic flight just to check in bags and wait in lines for security precautions. However, imagine standing roughly 10 to 25 minutes in a line only to be told that a driver’s license or passport can’t be used to board a flight. This could be the new era of flying beginning in October 2020, when a federal identification document called REAL ID will be needed to board any flight across America or to enter federal buildings. The motive is to create a better and safer country through higher security procedures, but the REAL ID isn’t going to be a stepping stone toward safer environments with federal processes being as slow as they are; and IDs don’t always prevent illegal activity anyway. The REAL ID Act was enacted in 2005 after the fatal 9/11 terrorist attack to “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses,” according to the Department of Homeland Security’s website. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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The intention of the Real ID Act is the prevention of international terrorism, but it does nothing about domestic attacks and the implementation is likely to be a long and unnecessary process.

Preventing international terrorism is the main idea behind the REAL ID, which will be narrowed down to entering nuclear power plants, government facilities and aircrafts. But what about domestic terrorism? On September 2013, in a secure military facility in Washington, D.C., a Navy reservist killed 12 people in a mass shooting spree. This was an area where security was as high as can be, and anyone who entered had their identification checked. Individuals enlisted in the Navy also have extensive background checks done before they are hired, but tragedy still hit the base. And what about other areas that don’t require identification,

such as banks or the Department of Motor Vehicles or banks? Choosing only three specific places to use this new form of identity doesn’t create a safer atmosphere or prevent the risk of terrorism in public spaces. Instead of preventing disaster, an extra form of identification is only going to bring more issues. Just as people learned how to forge driver’s licenses, they will figure out ways to mimic the REAL ID. Obtaining extra identification has potential to be a confusing and slow process. This new form has been in the works since 2014, but the announcement for when the regulation will commence has barely come to light.

Limitations for REAL ID will vary with every state but enforcement will still occur in the three areas established by the federal government. However, after October 2020 a valid U.S. passport would still be acceptable for federal purposes if the person has not applied for a REAL ID, according to the California DMV website. The extra hassle of paying an additional $35 when someone already holds a valid passport is unreasonable. Federal buildings are the only rational places where the REAL ID would be needed but there might still be loopholes there as well. People could turn to buses or take the long dreaded drive to

their destinations just to avoid having to go to the DMV and wait to apply for this in person, but in doing so, these other methods of transportation will become overcrowded and potentially unsafe. With less than two years until the deadline, states still have their own laws to maintain, (which are regulated under the federal government) making the REAL ID regulations essentially obsolete. Regardless, if someone really wants to get into restricted areas they aren’t welcomed in or board international flights, they’re going to find a way and the REAL ID requirements aren’t going to stop them.

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Xtreme Football League wrestles with safety WWE’s past with brain injuries poses a risk for future athletes.

LAUREN JENNINGS Staff Writer

Football reimagined. This is the idea CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Vince McMahon, pitched when he announced the revival of the Xtreme Football League during a press conference held on Jan. 25. However, McMahon had a different selling point this time around for the XFL. Instead of promoting violence for the sake of entertainment, player safety was mentioned multiple times. McMahon also said the XFL was going to be family-friendly, making fans wonder if it might be the real deal this time around. There need to be major changes in the new 2020 XFL’s rules regarding player safety, if the league wants to make a comeback. The new league will be molded around the WWE, which was known for its bloody fights and intense fan base. The WWE was successful in early 2000 due to its ability to appeal to fans who wanted drama, flamboyant personalities and an abundance of violence. But this type of entertainment came at a price. Chris Benoit, known as the Canadian Crippler, led a successful career in the WWE, but in 2007 he murdered his wife and son and then took his own life. He had suffered from multiple concussions and head trauma because of wrestling. Tests done by the Sports Legacy Institute showed his brain resembled that of an 85-year-old man with dementia. In 2009, Andrew “Test” Martin, former WWE star, was found dead in his home after he overdosed on OxyContin. He was the second WWE wrestler to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, with Benoit being the first. Since the incidents, the WWE has moved forward to try to make wrestling safer for its talent by banning specific moves, like curb stomping. But why it took such tragic instances for the WWE to take concussion protocol seriously is absurd and set a disturbing precedent for the XFL.

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If the revival of the XFL is to be successful, Vince McMahon needs to keep his promises of increased player safety and family friendliness. The WWE has made improvements with how it deals with traumatic brain injuries, but these policies need to carry over to the new league’s athletes.

McMahon pushed his wrestlers to the edge for the fans, so he wanted to do the same for his football league. When the XFL started in 2001 it was a complete failure, only lasting one season. Numerous issues led to its demise, but the main one was a lack of concern for player safety because its main selling point was violence and fan service. The team names were focused around violent themes, such as the New Jersey Hitmen, the San Jose Demons, and the Orlando Rage, and players were allowed to have nicknames like “Gladiator” and “ChronicY2K1” on the backs of their jerseys. Instead of a coin toss at the beginning of the game, players would scramble in a one on one, running 20 yards to the football

where the players would fight for possession. This led to an excessive number of injuries during its only season. The XFL needs to change this time around, but McMahon has yet to publish an official rulebook. Most of the rules that he has announced are vague and fail to mention player safety. The game will be faster, and will not include a halftime. There will be eight teams, and each team will have a 40man roster. There will be 10 games, two semi-final games, and one final championship game. Players will also be required to stand during the national anthem. McMahon said that he would heed the advice of medical experts and that player safety is a priority.

“We’re going to ask a lot of questions and listen to players, coaches. We’re going to listen to medical experts, technology executives, members of the media and anyone else who understands and loves the game of football,” McMahon said in an interview with the Orlando Sentinel. Whether he incorporates these suggestions into the new league has yet to be determined, but this hasn’t deterred some big names from possibly playing for the XFL. Johnny Manziel, the Cleveland Browns quarterback, tweeted his interest using the hashtag #XFL2020 right after the announcement. McMahon has also openly invited Tim Tebow, former Denver Broncos quarterback, and Colin Kaepernick,

former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, to join the league. But violence in football isn’t attracting fans. The biggest names in the NFL come from players with talent, like Aaron Donald from the Los Angeles Rams, or Khalil Mack of the Oakland Raiders. Big hits and tackles are great, but the fans want to watch their favorite players go for the hail mary, the hook and ladder and the extra point. While there are promises for improvement in player safety, there will be more information as the 2020 season comes closer and an official rulebook comes out. But for now, fans shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for the XFL to succeed, or for there to be any significant changes under McMahon’s guidance.

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HINT 1: Related to smell HINT 2: Funny to others HINT 3: 4 letters LAST RIDDLE’S SOLUTION: RIVERBANK

WORDS MEANING “PLAYFUL”:

Joyous, Blithe, Playful, Mirthful, Antic, Elvish, Coltish, Cheerful, Merry, Impish, Jaunty, Flirtatious, Waggish, Zippy, Sprightly, Jesting, Mischievous, Gamesome

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ARIES

(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

Although your unspoken dreams are very vivid today, you don’t have time to explore them. In fact, you might worry that if you succumb to the power of your fantasies, they could hijack your entire day.

Imagining that your dreams will come true helps to build your confidence today, but the fact is that it really doesn’t matter what happens in the future. The act of consciously conjuring up idealistic visions is sufficient for now.

You’re eager to take an emotional risk today, but your faith alone is not a sign of guaranteed success. In fact, it’s healthier to employ a bit of caution before climbing out on a limb.

TAURUS

LEO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

Cosmic signals are directing you to interact with people in your family, community or tribe as you seek to establish connections with like-minded people.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jun. 20)

Your professional plans are so vague now that it’s nearly impossible to know what to do next. Thankfully, specific action isn’t necessary until your workweek begins, but unanswerable questions about your future could be consuming your thoughts today. Although you may believe that intervention is required soon, it’s premature to make any permanent decisions. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Plunging into the mysteries of life and death can be fascinating at first, but you may grow so overwhelmed with your current exploration that it becomes an obsession. Fortunately, the Moon’s presence in your 9th House of Adventure draws you back into the real world where you can reveal the knowledge you discovered on your inward journey.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

You may be fooling yourself about a relationship and you won’t know the reality of the situation until you check it out with the other person.

SCORPIO

You can fantasize your way through the day so effortlessly that you might not be able to tell you are living in your mind. The advantage of this strategy is that there are no limits to what you can conjure up with your thoughts.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

A quiet day at home is exactly what the doctor ordered today. In fact, a break from your routine could be more rejuvenating than you expect. But it’s hard to ignore your creative urge, so find a way to integrate it into your staycation.

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CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

You’re known to calculate all the variables, so you have the best odds of reaching the summit. But your ambitions are in jeopardy while the impulsive Aries Moon triggers your desire to run to the top of the mountain without considering how long it will take or © theword what supplies you may need to survive.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

You may have unrealistic aspirations about making money, but without trying you will never know what could happen. However, your success is not far off in the future or to be found at the distant edges of the cosmos.

PISCES

(Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

Your unworldly leanings are more obvious to others than ever before. Perhaps, you’re more likely to discuss your metaphysical pursuits now, drawing back the curtains on a window to your soul. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2018

JAIME CORNEJO / DAILY TITAN

Cal State Fullerton failed to make any use of its attempts at the plate against the Wolfpack of University of Nevada, Reno. The team totaled seven hits but left four runners on base and scored no runs. Senior infielder Chris Prescott was the only batter who earned multiple hits (2) for the Titans.

Winless: CSUF held scoreless in defeat 1

Scoreless through the sixth, Reno and Fullerton battled as both teams didn’t let up offensively or defensively. In the top of the seventh, Reno found its way onto the scoreboard after a triple to right field from Jaylon McLaughlin brought teammate Weston Hatten home. Trying to shut down Reno’s offense, the Titans subbed six pitchers throughout the game.

“We had it set up that way. As we went along, we knew who was going to pitch when. We had some guys who didn’t pitch this weekend and they needed some work. They did fine,” Vanderhook said. However, their efforts fell short as Reno added another run after a double from Conor Allard brought in McLaughlin. Fullerton dropped its fourth consecutive game to the Wolfpack. Now holding a 0-4 record,

CSUF intends to work on creating runs and work with each other. “We should just string at-bats together, we’re not getting lucky. We should pick each other up. Pitchers were great, and hitters will get worked on,” Cardenas said. However, Vanderhook believes his team needs to work on everything. He expressed his frustration with the way his team has played. “We are terrible, we need to

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If we don’t figure out how to take some good at-bats or score some runs, we’re going to lose all three again.

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RICK VANDERHOOK Titans head coach improve on everything,” Vanderhook said. “We need to learn how to play catch, we need to learn how to put the ball in play and we need to throw strikes better.” CSUF faces Houston at home

for a three-game series beginning Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:00 p.m. “If we don’t figure out how to take some good at-bats or score some runs, we’re going to lose all three again,” Vanderhook said.

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