Thursday February 22, 2018

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Thursday February 22, 2018

Sales Leadership Center’s career fair let students network with industry professionals.

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Dumpling Duo: Smorgasburg LA offers delicious food from shaved ice to lobster fries.

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HOMELESS IN OC

Over 180 riverbed residents relocated

Occupants in the homeless encampments were forced to evacuate the area Tuesday morning by Orange County authorities after federal judge’s decision.

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Around 180 homeless individuals living along the Santa Ana Riverbed were relocated to motels on Tuesday following U.S. District Judge David O. Carter’s decision to lift the temporary restraining order that prevented Orange County authorities from evicting them.

Over a hundred homeless people lined up in the cold to receive a voucher that would grant them up to 30 days in a motel. Those who received a voucher were transported to a motel along with their belongings.

Interim OC Health Care Agency spokesperson Jennifer Mentwig said the OCHA will be conducting clinical assessments with each individual in that 30-day period to identify their needs, and “put in motion a plan that is best for each individual.”

A breakdown of the cost of the county’s arrangements with the motels, all located within Orange County, is expected in the coming days, Mentwig said.

OC Public Works began clearing out the riverbed as part of an environmental remediation project. The agency will be storing the occupants’ belongings at three storage sites along the Santa Ana River channel.

County sheriff spokesperson Carrie Braun said they were able to clear the section of the flood control path from Taft Avenue down to the railroad tracks, which is approximately a quarter mile.

“They’re working on the section from the railroad tracks down to Katella,” Braun said. “They continued to work in that area today. That area has not been fully cleared. There’s still probably another mile to a mile and half south of that, that still needs to be addressed.”

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Orange County Public Works will clear the Santa Ana Riverbed as part of environmental remediation and flood control maintenance projects. The bike trail will be closed to the public until the projects are completed.

Baseball to host Houston at home Professor researches job loss Carrie Lane uses her work to teach organization to the unemployed.

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CSUF Titans outfielder Mitchell Berryhill (pictured above) is tied for top slugging percentage (.500) with teammate Ruben Cardenas. Cardenas said he hopes his focus on hitting will get him on base to allow his fellow Titans the opportunity to bat him in.

The Titans look to get out of their four-game losing slump against the Cougars.

YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA Sports Editor

After a tough loss on Tuesday, CSUF baseball will have a shot at

ending its four-game losing streak in a three-game home series against the University of Houston Cougars Feb. 23 through 25.

The Titans have opened their season with the worst start in program history and Titans Head Coach Rick Vanderhook said the team has more to work on before they start winning.

“We have the score to win

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and we just can’t score,” Vanderhook said. “We’d better improve or we’re going to be in serious trouble.”

This weekend’s opponent will be a tough as Houston stands at 2-1 after defeating the College of the Holy Cross in its first threegame series of its season.

The Cougars top performer so far this season is outfielder

Landon Etzel, who currently boasts a .667 slugging percentage with two home runs.

Titans outfielder Ruben Cardenas returned to the field after sustaining a stress fracture in his lower back in 2017.

His injury limited him to just 16 games last season.

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Carrie Lane, American studies professor at Cal State Fullerton, is nothing short of accomplished.

With a bachelor’s in anthropology from Princeton and a Ph.D. in American studies from Yale, her education and passion for American studies, specifically interviews and observations, can be seen in her many published journal articles, books and ongoing studies.

One of her most recent studies focuses on professional organizers.

She came upon this study while interviewing an unemployed woman who said she wanted to become a personal assistant or “concierge for working women.” After being laid off and still having young children to care for, she decided to start her own company.

Lane said this was significant because normally wealthy people have personal assistants, but this would be different because it would be for middle-class people.

While Lane was volunteering with the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), she met women of different backgrounds. NAPO is an online service that caters to people looking for organizers who are trained and educated in the field.

One of these women said it was the first time in her life that she felt professional, Lane said.

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2 News Students network for future careers in sales Professionals came to the Fullerton Marriott to recruit employees.

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On Dec. 4, 2017, Raymund Aguirre came to Cal State Fullerton to talk about his plans for the university, if chosen for chief.

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From insurance agencies to bakeries, 35 companies came to the Fullerton Marriott to network with Cal State Fullerton students.

The Sales Leadership Center hosted a career fair Feb. 21 so students could meet face-toface with recruiters from companies such as Verizon Communications Inc., PepsiCo Inc. and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

King’s Hawaiian, Macy’s Inc. and Ethos set up booths with samples of their products, embellished pens and sunglasses, enticing students to stop and chat with them.

Veronica Mendoza, vice president of retainment for the student leadership team, was able to get an internship from the first career fair she attended in spring 2017.

Prior to the event, Mendoza did some research and composed a list of companies she was interested in working for.

When she attended the career fair, she approached the Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits booth and said “I want to intern for you,” but their internship positions were already closed.

“I remember going up to the booth and just being direct. I had never been so direct in my life,” Mendoza said.

The recruiter told her to send an email, so Mendoza did just that. The company was able to reopen the application and interview Mendoza, who then got the internship.

“I was so nervous, but these are just regular people that want the best for you,” she said.

Bob Fetes, talent acquisition

University Police hires new chief Raymund Aguirre will come to Fullerton after serving in San Diego.

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Companies like King’s Hawaiian and Macy’s, Inc. participated in the Sales Leadership Center’s annual career fair Tuesday.

and recruiter for King’s Hawaiian, said the most common mistake people make when searching for a job is not doing any research first.

“When you come in for an interview, people should be more prepared. Know what you want.

Know what the company has to offer,” Fetes said.

It’s not just about fitting into the company’s standards, but about deciding if the company is “a good fit for you,” he said.

Students shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions Mendoza said.

“Ask about their culture, what their values are, opportunities for growth, maybe the benefits if that’s something important to you,” she said.

Kayla Schneller, the

administrative assistant for the Sales and Leadership Center said they host the career fair so students can explore different career paths and industries.

“It’s really easy to go online and apply with a company, but when you’re actually out there interacting face-to-face with a recruiter where you can hand them your resume, hand them your business card, it helps put a face to the name,” Schneller said.

The career fair remains focused on networking and utilizing the resources that CSUF has to offer.

“We can have thousands of companies here, but if no students show up it’s useless,” Schneller said. “It’s all for the students.”

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Raymund Aguirre has been selected as the new police chief at Cal State Fullerton following a nationwide search; he will take the position March 1.

Aguirre has served as the chief of police at the San Diego Community College District, which has approximately 130,000 students, for four years.

He began his career as an officer at the Palo Alto Police Department and went on to serve as chief for the San José-Evergreen College District for more than eight years.

He holds a master’s degree in public and international affairs and an advanced certificate in Asian studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Aguirre received a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of the Philippines.

In December 2017, Aguirre presented to board members, students and faculty at CSUF about his potential plans for the University Police Department. He commended the work of University Police and the CSUF community.

“I think this campus is better prepared than a lot of other campuses I am familiar with, and that’s a testament to the professionalism

of the University Police and the openness and willingness of the staff and faculty,” Aguirre said during his candidacy presentation in the fall.

He emphasized building a strong relationship with the campus community and established his plans for campus turmoil and active shooter situations.

“What’s key is reaching out to the campus community, staff, faculty and especially students, and making them comfortable with broaching issues,” Aguirre said.

In an email to faculty, Danny C. Kim, vice president and chief financial officer for administration and finance, thanked the search committee for its efforts. The committee was chaired by Tonantzin Oseguera, associate vice president of Student Engagement and included leaders from student affairs, as well as Mike Lane, the chief of police for the University of California, Riverside.

“As the Chief of Police, Mr. Aguirre will be directly responsible for providing leadership for CSUF’s University Police Department’s operations of a fully empowered professional police force in protecting the university community through a comprehensive public safety program,” Kim said in the email.

Aguirre’s official swearing-in ceremony will take place March 16, and more details will be provided in the coming days, according to the email.

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HOMELESS IN OC

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The Orange County Health Care Agency sent outreach workers to the Santa Ana Riverbed on Tuesday to help the homeless secure living arrangements around Orange County.

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Tasha Terrell (right) has been living on and off the riverbed for roughly three years. Like the 180 individuals leaving with her, she hopes the 30-day motel stay can help her find a permanent home.

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Personal items recovered from the riverbed by Orange County Public Works will be stored at three sites: North of Chapman Avenue, North of Orangewood Avenue and North of Katella Avenue.

On Tuesday morning, U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter gave Orange County Authorities the green light to begin clearing out the riverbed.

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Riverbed residents relocating to motels were allowed to bring as many belongings that would fit into a trunk of a car. Once receiving their vouchers, Orange County Health Agency transported the individuals to their new housing arrangements. The county has agreed to pay the motel pet deposits for individuals accompanied by animals.

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Anyone who returns to the riverbed will be arrested for trespassing, said OC Sheriff Captain Dave Sawyer. Braun said so far no one has been arrested.

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get motel vouchers.

“I wouldn’t go if they wouldn’t let me take my dogs,” Bronniche said.

Mentwig said some motels are accepting animals, and that the county will pay the animal deposit fees for any individuals accompanied by pets.

Bronniche said he and his wife are currently on a waiting list for housing for people with

disabilities. He hopes the temporary motel stay will give them time to find permanent housing.

However, he doesn’t believe others will be as fortunate as he may be when it comes to finding alternate living places.

“I think it’s a double-edged sword. It will disperse everyone out into the community. After 30 days, people that aren’t equipped to find out what’s available to

them are going to be right back out and they’re going to be in different places again,” Bronniche said.

Tasha Terrell said she has been living on and off the riverbed for roughly three years, and even considered it a safe haven. Now she hopes to find permanent housing after her 30 days at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Anaheim.

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JEFFREY BRONNICHE Santa Ana Riverbed occupant “As long as I don’t get involved with the riffraff around me, it (will be) okay,” Terrell said.

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“This was a woman who was super successful and helping to support her family through this work, and yet there was something about this organization that clicked in her and changed how she felt about herself,” Lane said.

Lane buys into the cultural belief that an organized lifestyle is a life that all people should have.

She said she recognizes the contradiction that professional organizing puts forth in American society.

After over 100 unpaid hours put into working with these organizers, Lane found that there were profound moments of human connection within the industry. She compared it to the TV show “Hoarders.” The show pretends to have everything done in a weekend and that everyone’s cured, but that’s not how organizing works and definitely not how mental illness works, Lane said. However, she said the “aha” moments at the end of each episode are the real moments in organizing.

This may be a short-lived fix for some people, but there is proof that these organizers are making a difference, she said.

“If you’re organized, you’re happier. Being organized gives you a better life, a simpler life, a happier life, and that’s a pretty odd claim when you say it in modern American culture,” Lane said.

Her dedication to her work doesn’t stop here.

Lane is also passionate about teaching. Her desire to maximize the collegiate experience of her students has resulted in leading a study abroad program

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American studies professor Carrie Lane authored the book ‘A Company of One.’ After the telecom crash and the unemployment that resulted from 9/11, Lane explored the trauma of losing a job in the modern world.

to Copenhagen, Denmark this summer.

With many years of hard work and commitment, Lane created a space of opportunity for her students. Fifteen students will be selected to study multiculturalism, food and sustainability in Denmark.

One of the students going on the trip, Jovi Davis, said she became interested when she got the email that Lane was heading a trip to Copenhagen. She is most excited about the cultural aspect

of the trip, since that’s what her main focus is as a student at CSUF. “I’m going to use this opportunity to fully immerse myself in other countries that are nearby, so I think it’s a great opportunity,” Davis said.

The other area of study is food and sustainability. They will be looking at traditional Danish food and new Nordic high-end cooking. Lane said Denmark has a very enthusiastic and simple approach to food waste: they

don’t want any. A crucial part of this trip is the volunteer aspect because the students will be doing service learning, which is hands-on learning specifically linked to the course material.

“We will be volunteering with a food sharing organization to help distribute food,” Lane said.

“Twice a week (the volunteers) take it out to parks in low-income areas and hand out the food until it’s gone, it’s literally tons of food they hand out every year to the Danish people”

Lane knows this type of work is important because its an opportunity to give back to the country that has been hosting the students and physically experience something they’ve been learning about in the classroom.

Lane’s success in her field has given her different platforms to display her work. Whether it’s volunteering for organizations or leading students on programs overseas, Lane continues to make new and profound discoveries.

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Smorgasburg LA is like walking into a foodie’s heaven.

HANNAH MILLER Lifestyle Editor

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In one corner of a packed parking lot, southern-style savory meats rotating over a low flame sent delicious smoky steam billowing above the heads of guests. In another, vegan donuts were being carefully arranged in displays, their sugary decorations glistening.

We had stepped into a true foodie’s dream: Smorgasburg LA. The feeding grounds had barely opened, but lines were already forming. We quickly snagged a table and began hunting for carnage, trusting our noses to lead us to the most promising vendors because, let’s face it, there was no way we were going to hit every station, but boy were we going to try.

The early bird: Smorgasburg LA opens at 10 a.m., and we found that it’s best to get there early, even if your stomach isn’t quite ready to fill up on heavy meats or hearty veggies.

But don’t make our mistake.

Stand Coffee, though incredibly cute, offers one of the most confusing coffee experiences of all time (we’re looking at you, Almond Palmer). In summer 2016, Stand Coffee’s Almond Palmer was trending, hitting copycat recipe sites and infiltrating New York-based cafes, but we can see why this trend didn’t survive past that summer.

The Almond Palmer mixes cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup, almond milk and lemonade, but we didn’t know that last bit when we ordered it. Upon first sip, almondy lemonade overwhelmed our senses, sending shock waves of disgust up and down our spines. The aftertaste, however, made us think we had just gulped down some well-brewed

coffee, and that’s where it got us. We kept sipping, traveling through each stage of grief, just to get to that aftertaste.

In retrospect, we should have forgotten about the Almond Palmer and went straight for their cold brew (sans lemonade).

The snacker: Parking is free for two hours, so prepare to indulge in every second. There’s no time to rest.

In between heavy meals, it helps to whet your appetite by finding the right snacks to nibble on. We recommend hitting Lobsterdamus and Mama Musubi as soon as you get in because lines form fast.

Lobsterdamus offers one of the most elegant basket of fries that have ever graced mankind, topped with lobster, parmesan cheese and black truffle mayo. It was big enough to split and still satisfy the both of us.

Mama Musubi is exactly what it sounds like and delivers seaweed packed with anime-worthy fistfuls of rice. We tried the spam, spicy tuna and unagi musubi, but if we could only go back for one, we’d choose the unagi musubi over the rest.

While there’s not much that can go wrong with spam, it was thinly sliced and yet lost in the rectangular sea of fluffy rice, and the spicy tuna was nothing to write home about.

Main digs: Snacking and breakfast aren’t for everyone. All they do is get in the way of the best part of dining: the main course.

Smorgasburg’s smorgasbord of options can make it hard to decide what to eat, especially because they have all types of food.

Whether it was Vietnamese, Mexican, American or Middle Eastern, they had something for everyone.

Bolo takes traditional Hong Kong pineapple buns, aka bolo buns, and uses them as buns for a fried chicken sandwich. Bolo’s Fried Chicken Sando pairs sweet with savory, and was everything we could’ve hoped for. From the huge, juicy fried chicken breast, to the zesty coleslaw that cut through the greasiness, to the unexpected but welcomed bell peppers; we miss this sandwich like a child misses their mom at day care. We’re still dreaming of that spicy garlic mayo sauce.

Not everything we bought was worth finishing, one example being MidEast Tacos. Their

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Chichidango’s strawberry passion fruit shaved ice, topped with strawberries, mint, popping boba, Japanese mochi and passion fruit seeds, was a sweet and refreshing way to conclude our feast.

sizzling steak and tempting falafel drew us in, but it wasn’t enough to keep us. The falafel was oddly crunchy but mushy on the inside. It was slightly sour and didn’t pair well with the corn tortilla or the toppings of a traditional taco. Maybe we’re just uncultured because we’ve never had falafel, or maybe it was just weird and shouldn’t be made into a taco.

Sweets: Not everything at Smorgasburg is savory. They also offer artisanal ice cream, freshly made churros sweetened with toppings like Oreos and whipped cream, and aesthetically pleasing açaí bowls served in coconuts.

Chichidango takes soft and chewy Japanese mochi and combines it with refreshing Hawaiian shaved ice. There were two main combinations: strawberry passion fruit and coconut pineapple. We chose the first option and had no regrets. The mounds of ice were decorated with fresh strawberries, tart passion fruit, popping boba and mochi on a bed of ice cream. The serving was big enough to split, and we indulged in every mouth-watering bite.

If ice cream or shaved ice isn’t enticing enough, or if you just don’t have a big sweet tooth, we recommend trying Ensaymada Project, which is basically Filipino brioche. The delicately sweet

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The Fried Chicken Sando by Bolo was our favorite by far. The flaky, soft, pineapple bun was tasty enough by itself.

and pillowy bread works as both a sugary breakfast or light dessert. Our favorites include Oreo, mango and salted dulce de leche.

In between the meals, we tried to help our food settle by walking around to non-food vendors, which included booths with handmade goods, Los Angeles based clothing items, repurposed books, and sometimes vinyls,

which can be found at the record fair that takes place every third Sunday of the month.

As we left the buzzing parking lot, bellies filled to capacity, we bemoaned the fact that we had to pay for parking. We missed the two hour free parking time limit by 12 minutes and paid about $75 combined, but the food comas that followed proved to be worth it.

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Hospital’s old policy was unreasonable Undocumented status may prevent people from receiving help.

DIANE ORTIZ Staff Writer

Silvia Lesama-Santos has lived in Portland, Oregon for at least three decades. But to her surprise, the 46-year-old mother of four was rejected when she attempted to receive a lifesaving liver transplant at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) due to her immigrant status, according to an article from the Washington Post.

Denying undocumented individuals donor transplants when their lives are on the line reveals a troubling lack of tolerance and compassion. A mixture of poor reasoning and polarized perspectives leads people to discriminate against a person fighting for their chance at life.

Some might argue that approving transplants for undocumented immigrants will take away resources from citizens. However,

at least 3 percent of organ transplants in the U.S. come from noncitizens, according to the Organ Procurement Transplantation Network. Only about 1 percent of undocumented immigrants are organ transplant recipients, according to the American Medical Association.

Those against illegal immigration would also argue that America is not financially responsible for an immigrant’s medical expenses. However, this undocumented individual had health insurance through her husband’s employer.

People have become blinded by preconceived notions; this hospital managed to take its beliefs to a ridiculously new low.

There wasn’t a valid reason to deny Lesama-Santos the opportunity to receive a transplant. It boiled down to beliefs, and in this case, a negative view toward undocumented immigrants blinded a hospital from doing the one thing it was meant to do — help people in need.

Considering the time it takes to get through a transplant procedure, refusing someone a spot on the waiting list because of their immigrant status is like a death sentence. The waiting period for a liver transplant can take up to a few years before a suitable donor organ becomes available.

The American Liver Foundation policy states that a person’s eligibility for a liver transplant

depends on the person’s overall physical and mental health as well as their plan to pay for transplant-related medical expenses. The policy never states that the individual needs to be an American citizen to be approved.

However, the hospital thought otherwise.

“OHSU requires proof of lawful presence for transplant services,” the hospital wrote in a letter to her.

The hospital’s letter goes directly against the Hippocratic Oath, a physician’s pledge to treat all patients to the best of their ability.

This is the same oath that allows felons in prison to be treated by physicians, yet a woman with health insurance is rejected on the basis of undocumentation.

Somehow, people can reasonably understand and accept the humanization of criminals but contempt for the undocumented immigrants can’t be pushed aside the same way.

Organ transplant services were created to extend the lives of the sick. OHSU and other organ services have a moral responsibility to save as many lives as possible, regardless of where the patients were born.

It is unfortunate that it took a massive public backlash for OHSU to change its policy of denying transplant services without legal proof of residency. Shortly after the news publicized the

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Oregon Health and Science University failed to show compassion toward Silvia Lesama-Santos in her time of need.

hospital’s terrible actions, a statement was sent out cancel the policy.

“Upon learning of the policy, OHSU leaders acted immediately and terminated the policy.

We deeply regret the pain this has caused the family. OHSU is committed to serving our entire community — all are welcome at OHSU, and this policy does not reflect our values,” the statement read.

This situation has sparked a

conversation that could help improve undocumented individuals moving forward. OHSU changed its policy and will now aid those in need, even without proof of documentation. While the situation could have been avoided, at least they’ve recognized the error in denying Lesama-Santos proper care. This change can inspire other organizations to see undocumented individuals as they are, human beings that deserve a chance at life.

Conservative women aren’t right to criticize Hill The lawyer is perfect for her new role in Hollywood.

TRICIA LASHA Staff Writer

The current political climate in Hollywood has brought workplace sexual misconduct back into the forefront of public discussion, and with it, Hollywood executives have chosen U.S. attorney Anita Hill to lead a new commission to combat sexual harassment and further equality within work environments.

A group of conservative women led by Penny Nance, the chief executive and president of

Concerned Women for America, seem to be stuck in the past as they call for Hill to step down as chairwoman of a Hollywood-funded anti-sexual harassment commission.

In a blog post written on Concerned Women for America’s page, Nance asserts that Hill is not an advocate for women, claiming Hill “chose to defend” former President Clinton instead of taking the opportunity to “stand up for numerous women that were being sexually mistreated” by him. But this conclusion is disputable and doesn’t reflect the entire interview or Hill’s reasonable interpretation of the Clinton-Willey scandal.

In the 1998 interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Hill seems to be caught in a political tirade and didn’t exactly defend or dismiss the allegations against Clinton. Instead, she provided a lawyer’s insight and commentary on the situation during that time.

“I think we ought not base our judgement on any one thing

— any one matter at all. I think we have to look at the totality of the facts,” Hill said in response to Russert’s question, regarding whether attacking the accuser is appropriate.

Hill also added that there’s not enough evidence to make a “clear assessment” on what transpired between Clinton and his accusers. Tim Russert, the moderator, asked Hill whether the allegations against Clinton should be dismissed.

“Well, I’m not sure,” Hill said.

“I think that we have to evaluate it not on the basis of whether or not it was sexual harassment, but evaluate it on the basis of what we would like to see in terms of behavior and the moral decisions and judgement of the president.”

These comments are not words in defense or denial of anyone, but rather a neutral interpretation of the case between Clinton and his then accuser, Kathleen Willey. Hill wasn’t choosing a side, as Nance has claimed in her post, but was

giving out unbiased information as any lawyer would. Despite Hill’s misinterpreted comments, she has been proven to be a strong advocate for women throughout the years.

Dredging up 20-year-old comments from Hill is no better than overlooking President Donald Trump’s past of sexual misconduct and numerous allegations against him, many of which still haven’t been discredited. But Nance while serving on Trump on his Life Advisory Council has yet to address this.

If Nance wants Hill casted out as chair of a commission in the fight against sexual harassment, she should also uphold this same standard for Trump and urge him to step down as president On the basis of and alleged accounts of groping and kissing women without their consent, Trump is not a virtuous role model.

Concerned Women for America should not criticize on Hill, a qualified attorney with 26 years of experience fighting for

women in the workplace, but be concerned that a former reality television personality is currently president of the United States.

A president who has bragged about sexually harassing women and holds more power to affect women than any one person in Hollywood.

This demand to push an influential woman like Hill out of a position highlights a looming double standard, as the same people calling for her removal and have evidently done and said worse.

The movement to eradicate sexual misconduct in workplaces cannot be achieved when irreverent commentary, which holds no weight on current issues in the entertainment industry, are used to misrepresent an individual that could effectively enact change.

Whether Nance likes it or not, Hill is exactly what the commission needs — an icon of courage, credited with bringing the issue of sexual harassment into the national spotlight.

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Titans softball gears up to face San Diego KATHRYNE PADILLA Asst. Sports Editor

After suffering five straight losses last weekend, CSUF softball has a lot to straighten out before it competes against the University of San Diego Toreros on Thursday Feb. 22 and heads into a four-game tournament in the Mary Nutter Classic starting Saturday, Feb. 24.

The Campbell/Cartier Tournament exposed weaknesses that need to be addressed.

“Truthfully, I didn’t see that coming. The first thing after the weekend is how are we going to get these guys back on track mentally,” said Titans Head Coach Kelly Ford.

This is the first time the CSUF coaching staff has experienced a loss in every game of a tournament. The coaches had to head back to the drawing board to create a stronger strategic plan before the Titans enter their next series.

“We get exposed to things and that gives us the opportunity to fix things earlier. When you lose some ball games it gives us a chance to come back and repair some things that we need

to repair,” said Titans Assistant Coach Jorge Araujo.

CSUF is working on the softball triangle which consists of defense, pitching and hitting, and gathering at least two of the elements to improve Fullerton’s game.

“The most important part ... is learning the game, learning when to do what, learning when to make a throw to the right base when needed,” Araujo said.

One constant was the lack of timely hitting, which prevented the Titans from advancing their runners. However, senior pitcher Kenzie Grimes said they are making efforts to improve hitting.

“In practice that’s what we’re working on, having to score people in less than two pitches, having to move runners in less than two pitches and I think that comes down to timely hitting and having that experience to get the job done,” Grimes said.

Defensively, Fullerton lost sight of placing the ball strategically at the correct base, and the pitching staff was also unable to find its own rhythm, which they have to work to maintain throughout the game.

“We don’t have a very overpowering staff, we don’t throw 68, 70, like some of other girls in the country, but what we do have is we have our spots. I feel like when we try to do too much and

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After five straight losses, CSUF hopes to bounce back against USD.

KELLY FORD Titans head coach don’t stick with our spots or with our spin that’s when we go down the wrong path,” Grimes said.

However, the mistakes that were made didn’t affect the Titans morale but rather gave them the accountability they needed to correct the errors.

“We have athletes hitting down on their own time. A lot of times when players are truly defeated you don’t see them putting in extra time,” Ford said.

With the Toreros at a 6-5 record, the Titans are using scouting techniques to prepare for Thursday’s game.

After reviewing footage from previous play and having Assistant Coach Dallas Escobedo mimicking San Diego’s pitching style, Fullerton is using those techniques as a mini preview of what it could face against the Toreros.

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Infielder Shianne Brannan (pictured above) has contributed to five of CSUF’s 36 runs in the 2018 season.

to use the one rest day they have to make final touches to their play.

“After coming off of a weekend where you don’t do as well, having that Thursday (game) we can see if the work that we’re putting in is getting us toward the goal that we want. We can re-evaluate

and get ready for that big weekend at Mary Nutter,” Grimes said.

Despite the five-game losing streak, the Titans are looking forward to a big return this weekend.

“They’re ready for the bounce back,” Ford said.

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Despite starting the season slower than expected, Cardenas still hopes to surround the team with positive feedback regardless of the turnout.

“I’m just trying to take on the leadership

role, just trying to be a great mentor to everyone. “Regardless of a bad game, or a bad at-bat I’m always trying to be up in the dugout and making sure everyone is okay,” Cardenas said.

CSUF has a total of nine runs in its last four games, three of them coming off of

hits from Cardenas.

He not only leads the Titans in runs but also holds a .500 slugging percentage, tied with Mitchell Berryhill for the highest on Fullerton.

Cardenas said all his early contributions are to help get closer to the team’s overall

goal of getting more runs and wins.

“I’m trying to stay more consistent, trying to get on base so everyone can just drive me in,” Cardenas said.

The Titans’ series at Goodwin Field against Houston will begin on Friday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

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