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Tuesday February 6, 2017

Fire breaks out on the 800 block of Moonbeam St. in Placentia near the CSUF campus.

CSUF alumnus Karl Sunglao found a passion in DJing while working at Titan Radio.

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Men’s basketball can’t shake off the losses from its recent slump in Big West conference play.

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For Dreamers, DACA is the final hope

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Meet Leo, Berenice and Ruben. All three of them study at Cal State Fullerton thanks to their legal status to work in the U.S. through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Uncertainty looms over them, and many other student beneficiaries of the DACA program, as President Donald Trump’s March 5 deadline for Congress to legalize DACA approaches.

In September, Trump gave Congress six months to extend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. As the March 5 deadline approaches, CSUF students hang on to the remnants of their dreams. TATIANA DIAZ Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton students Leo, Berenice and Ruben have more in common than their desire to further their education. They are also undocumented, and protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Leo, a fourth-year business finance major, came to CSUF

because he felt it was a way to escape the negative influences in his neighborhood. Berenice, a fifth-year business administration major, attends CSUF to receive a college education with financial assistance. Ruben, a third-year business administration major, goes to CSUF because of its reputable

business program. Now the Trump administration’s plan to wind down the DACA program has thrown their prospects into uncertainty. President Donald Trump gave Congress until March 5 to legalize deferred action. SEE DREAM

New club creates friendships Softball shifts focus to team bonds

Best Buddies International opens a chapter at Cal State Fullerton. CHELSEA HERNANDEZ Asst. Social Media Editor

Two Cal State Fullerton students recently brought Best Buddies International to campus to give students the opportunity to create deeper connections by pairing them with those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The nonprofit organization seeks to create bonds, build confidence and simply help improve the quality of life for those with and without disabilities according to the website. The international program’s members range from middle school to college students. Co-presidents Brianna Stempniak and Valerie Schlieder of CSUF’s Best Buddies see the club as more than volunteering. Stempniak, a third-year biology major, has been a part of Best Buddies International since her freshman year of high school. During her senior year, she found a lifelong friendship with her buddy who has down syndrome, creating fond memories of hanging out at the park. “She’s nonverbal, but we’re very close friends to this day. We have a different way of communicating, and she is one of my best friends,” Stempniak said. She took initiative to start the program at CSUF fall 2017 and filled out a tedious amount of

The Titans ‘sisterhood’ may give them a shot at another Big West title. KATHRYNE PADILLA Asst. Sports Editor

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Brianna Stempniak, co-president of the CSUF Best Buddies chapter, and was excited to see that 65 people signed up at their booth on the first day of DiscoverFest.

paperwork, sought approvals and fulfilled all requirements just in time to become a registered club on campus before the spring semester began. Schlieder, a third-year kinesiology major, said that her life has been changed by one particular buddy named Linzey Borrelli. Six years ago, her older sister met Borrelli, who has Down

syndrome, through her high school’s Best Buddies program during her senior year. Schlieder’s family offered Borrelli additional opportunities to develop new strengths and skills. “They’re very isolated sometimes, and they stick to their own people with disabilities, their own friends, because the world doesn’t always accept them. This

club really makes it feel like you are worthy of having a friendship just like everybody else,” Schlieder said. “We all can’t imagine our lives without a solid friend, but for them, that’s a lot of their realities – to not have someone who reaches out and wants to do things with them.” SEE FRIENDS

Cal State Fullerton softball will make its return to the diamond next week to start the 2018 spring season, but the back-to-back Big West champions have more on their minds than just a third consecutive conference title. Fullerton was voted No.1 in the Big West preseason poll after going 17-4 during conference play last season, advancing all the way to the NCAA championship regionals before falling to UCLA. The Titans give themselves high standards, with players holding each other accountable for any issues that may arise within their squad. Though conference play has yet to begin, senior pitcher Nyah Rodman said the atmosphere around the team is different than previous years. SEE BONDS

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DACA recipients face end of the road as lawmakers quarrel over immigration. AMY WELLS News Editor

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President Donald Trump gave lawmakers until March 5 to pass a bill that would legalize the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Trump has expressed disapproval for any bill that would not support a wall on the southern border of the U.S.

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recipients. There are currently over 800 undocumented students at Cal State Fullerton.

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CSUF has a population of more than 800 undocumented students. It wasn’t until his senior year of high school, when he was approved for DACA, that Leo realized how it would affect his future. “In the last year and a half, I’ve gotten to take on leadership roles. Currently I’m working on giving back to the community. Although I’m a finance major, I really hope that in the end I can still continue to give back to the community and empower Hispanic residents and citizens,” Leo said. DACA made Berenice’s life easier because it allowed her to legally work. Now job security is her biggest worry. “I graduate this May, but after five months, if I don’t hear good news, my work permit expires so I guess my biggest struggle is what I am going to do with my degree after graduation,” Berenice said. She plans for a future career in human resources, and to eventually own her own consulting company that would help other businesses develop. Ruben did not think college was an option for him until DACA passed. The program has allowed Ruben to work legally and fund his education. He plans to become a financial advisor for individuals in underrepresented communities. “This is what I want to do. This is the career that I want,” Ruben said. “Five years from now, who knows what I’m going to be doing.” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has resumed ac-

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In the last year and a half, I’ve gotten to take on leadership roles. Currently I’m working on giving back to the community. Although I’m a finance major, I really hope that in the end I can still continue to give back to the community and empower Hispanic residents and citizens.

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The deadline to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is quickly approaching but Congress and the White House have yet to agree on a bill to protect undocumented immigrants. As of January 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has resumed accepting DACA renewals until an undecided date because of a federal court order. Congress has until March 5 to pass immigration reform after President Donald Trump rescinded the program in September 2017. Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Chris Coons, D-Del., introduced a bill Monday that would give permanent legal status to DACA recipients who have been in the U.S. since 2013 and begin to strengthen security along the U.S.-Mexico border. “While reaching a deal cannot come soon enough for America’s service members, the current political reality demands bipartisan cooperation to address the impending expiration of the DACA program and secure the southern border,” McCain said in a press release. However, the measure does not give immediate access to the proposed $25 billion spending budget for construction of the border wall. “Any deal on DACA that does not include STRONG border security and the desperately needed WALL is a total waste of time,” Trump tweeted Monday morning. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., tweeted her own response to Trump’s dismissal of the bill, when she said the White House has taken the “wrong” stance on protecting the undocumented. The McCain-Coons bill is

BERENICE CSUF DACA Recipient cepting applications from individuals who have been previously granted deferred action. The change in policy was made Jan. 18 when a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s decision to stop DACA renewals. Lawmakers are expected to make a decision on this issue before March 5 and Congress will vote on a temporary spending bill to avoid another government shutdown on Feb. 8. Trump addressed immigration reform in his State of the Union address Tuesday. In his speech, the president proposed a bill that funded a border wall and made changes to current immigration laws. Berenice, Leo and Ruben all want one thing to come from lawmakers in the next month: a path to citizenship.

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Cal State Fullerton Career Specialist Cassandra Thompson joined CSUF two and a half years ago after spending almost a decade in the television industry. Thompson provides students majoring in communications with advice and guidance. Her drop-in hours are Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in College Park 650-29.

Career specialist has new drop-in hours PRISCILLA CARCIDO Staff Writer

Cassandra Thompson has been the career specialist for Cal State Fullerton’s College of Communications for two and a half years. Her position was designed to help students find internships, jobs and prepare them to enter the workforce. “It’s figuring out what you want to do, all the skills to get you to that job and then how to behave once there,” Thompson said. She worked in television for

almost a decade before coming to CSUF. From being the contestant coordinator for “Wheel of Fortune” to senior casting associate for “Let’s Ask America,” Thompson knows all about the entertainment world. Realizing she had an interest in student affairs, Thompson decided to shift her career and get a master’s in higher education at Baylor University. After graduating in 2015, she lived in Texas before a position opened up at CSUF as career specialist for the communications department. “It was crazy to see this position where I would only work with communications students who do things in entertainment, media and PR,” Thompson said.

“It was just an insanely perfect fit.” Thompson said few universities have career specialists, but many colleges have career advisors or liaisons that will see students from any major. The distinction is that career specialists remain within a specific department or major. At CSUF, there are six career specialists for different colleges. Thompson said it is imperative that students who have questions about their career or future see someone who understands their major, industry or specialty. Nicole Mesaros, a senior advertising major, visits during Thompson’s drop-in hours where she has established

important contacts and received resume and cover letter advice. “Go to her. She knows her stuff. She has the connections,” Mesaros said. Thompson emphasizes, however, that a career specialist can only do so much. “I can give you the skills that you probably didn’t know before and the resources you didn’t know before. And I can help check you along that path, but if you’re not going to put in the work, it doesn’t help,” Thompson said. She said that her favorite part of being a career specialist has been getting follow-up emails and thank you notes from students who took her advice and

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I can give you the skills that you probably didn’t know before and the resources you didn’t know before.

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Cassandra Thompson left the entertainment industry to guide college students.

CASSANDRA THOMPSON Career specialist now have careers or internships they worked hard for. Thompson has new dropin hours this semester every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, where students can meet with her in College Park 650-29. During drop-in hours, students can receive advice on their resume, cover letters and tips on internship search strategies.

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The Orange County Fire Authority and the Fullerton Fire Department responded to the call of a structure fire in Placentia.

Blaze near campus Smoke could be seen from Cal State Fullerton on Monday morning. CAITLIN BARTUSICK Asst. Copy Editor

Orange County Fire Authority received a call on Monday to a structure fire on the 800 block of Moonbeam St. in Placentia at approximately 9:30 a.m. No one was injured in the fire and the cause is unknown, authorities said. The first unit on scene reported heavy smoke coming from the garage.

“There was initial reports of a possible trapped victim in the back of the house,” said Capt. Larry Kurtz with the Orange County Fire Authority. “Fortunately, there were no other individuals in the house.” The fire took approximately 20 minutes to be extinguished, Kurtz said. It was brought under control by 31 firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority and the Fullerton Fire Department. The fire extended into most of the attic space and burned through the roof, Kurtz said. Investigators will be searching through the house to determine the source of the fire.

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Schlieder and Borrelli now refer to each other as sisters. Together, Stempniak and Schlieder’s passion was enough motivation to add CSUF to the 16 college chapters already participating within California. A colorful booth at Discoverfest included a trade of free candy for an Instagram follow, and they gained over 100 new member sign-ups. Schlieder said it was an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment for the co-presidents, as several students happily walked up to the booth and recognized Best Buddies, glad to see that a branch is finally offered on campus. All of the buddies are from La Sierra High School’s Adult Transition Program. CSUF students, referred to as peer buddies, are the club members who are specifically matched for one-on-one friendships. Associate buddies, or students who are not paired with a specific buddy, are encouraged to participate in their monthly club socials. The club suggests that peer buddies hang out with their buddy at least once a month to build a strong and genuine friendship. Members are also encouraged to find out what makes their buddy come out of their shell and what puts a smile on their faces. Respect is a big part of the club’s values and expectations. The program wants peer buddies to be proud to show off their friendships. Kyra Cummings, a child and adolescent development major,

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The relationships Valerie Schlieder has formed with her buddy has inspired a passion to create a nonprofit organization of her own in the future.

attended the club’s first meeting Friday. “I’m most excited about getting a chance to work with a buddy and getting a chance to work with a person with disabilities and get their perspective of how they see the world,” Cummings said. During the meeting, the club went over its expectations, calendar and future goals. The club presidents and officers of Best Buddies CSUF

foremost plan to represent people with disabilities. “They’re intentional, they’re caring, if you don’t answer your phone, they’ll make sure you’re okay. They’ll call again and again and again, and at first it’s very overwhelming,” Schlieder said. “People with disabilities don’t hold back their feelings. They’re open about what they feel, they’re open about how they feel about you, and it’s so beautiful.”

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Before I met Karl, I thought my playlists were cool, and then I met him and his blew me out the water.

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Cal State Fullerton alumnus Karl Sunglao describes the time he was shown Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.” in 2007 as the day everything changed for him. “My universe was literally flipped upside down,” Sunglao said. The popular French electronic hit with its pop-art visuals and infectious beat would later serve as a major influence in his own sets as a DJ, where on stage he would go by the name DJ Goodkarl. Sunglao graduated from CSUF fall 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. His passion for spinning tracks started with his involvement with Titan Radio in 2013, where he experimented with music and shared his mixes with listeners during his first semester. “I don’t think I’d ever stuttered so much while talking to whoever was listening. It was pretty nerve wracking just because once you flip that on-air switch, as cliché as it is, there’s no turning back,” Sunglao said. During his program, Sunglao showcased his music influences by playing one of his first tracks: James Blake’s somber down-tempo “The Wilhelm Scream,” mixed with “Blind Concerto,” an eccentric otherworldly French experimental house song by Mr. Oizo. Sunglao spent four years at Titan Radio where he ended his run as the program and music director at the station. Although his time at Titan Radio came to an end when he graduated and acquired a job, he has continued to DJ at small shows and local venues on the side. All of his bookings exclusively

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come from Slumber Party Presents, a production company that is run by Sara Kleinbart, a CSUF alumna, a former Titan Radio general manager and his longtime friend. “He is my number one preference always to book. I ran the radio station so I know like 60 DJs just off the top of my head, but I always pick him because he literally makes everybody dance,” Kleinbart said. Sunglao and Kleinbart worked closely together at Titan Radio for a few years. “(When he performs), you feel like you’re at a cool club that you’re not cool enough to be at,” Kleinbart said. Andres Vasquez, CSUF alumnus and current Titan Radio general manager, shares Kleinbart’s sentiments. “(Sunglao is) very welcoming and very disarming. His personality, he makes you feel welcome. He makes you feel like family even. That’s how I felt around him, that’s how I still do,” Vasquez said. Vasquez is amazed at how people gravitate toward Sunglao during performances. After his set, people ask about the songs he played and for his setlists. “Before I met Karl, I thought my playlists were cool, and then I met him and his blew me out of the water,” Vasquez said. Vasquez recalls one particular graduation party that Sunglao DJ’d for. When there weren’t enough people swimming in the pool, Sunglao knew just what to play: the early 2000’s rap song, “Summer Nights” by Lil Rob. “As soon as he started playing that, this girl who was at the party was like, ‘Oh you know I gotta get in the pool for this song’ and then she started taking off her clothes and then she jumped in the pool,” Vasquez said. Sunglao’s overall experience at Titan Radio helped him become a DJ and create friendships that have played an important role since he graduated. “It’s something I love doing on the side. When it stops becoming fun, that’s when I’ll naturally stop doing it. But for now I don’t see any signs of me not doing any shows or continuing to play music,” Sunglao said. Sunglao has an upcoming show presented by Slumber Party and Cielo Presents on Saturday, Feb. 10 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.

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Silicon Valley must strengthen its HR Tech companies do little to prevent sexual harassment.

KAMERON LEONG Staff Writer

The casual laid-back culture that has characterized Silicon Valley companies has come under fire with a slew of sexual harassment allegations in both start-ups and established technology companies. An increasing number of women are sharing their experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace, unveiling a systemic problem. In a workplace and industry full of men, women can feel outnumbered and at times powerless. Companies need to strengthen their human resources departments to ensure that no woman is sexually harassed or feels unsafe in the workplace. Whether it be start-ups or tech giants, the desire to profit off new innovative ideas has trumped the need for oversight in proper workplace etiquette and behavior. Every dollar of funding counts, especially in an increasingly competitive market where the ultimate goal is rapid growth. When tough decisions are made, they are based on which one can make the most money.

In most cases, the funding will go toward the development of a product and paying for talent, not proper training. With little to no money going towards establishing a strong HR department, it leaves the door open for sexual harassment to go unreported. It has now come to the point where people running the company prioritize making money over establishing a safe workplace. Uber has been the poster child for sexual harassment and poor workplace ethics. In 2017 Susan Fowler, a former Uber employee, claimed that the HR department had ignored multiple reports, which then launched a companywide investigation. External lawyers reviewed 215 sexual harassment claims, and Uber has since hired two prominent female executives. However, the reports opened a Pandora’s box of sexual harassment not only at Uber but in Silicon Valley as well. One in three women reported that they feel unsafe within their workplace, while 60% reported that they have been the subject of unwanted sexual advances, according to a survey from Elephant in the Valley, which looked at women working of varying ages and job titles in the Silicon Valley. Furthermore, Of the women who reported unwanted sexual advances, 65% reported that it came from their superiors. The superiors who engage in this kind of behavior exploit the women who feel powerless to stand up against their bosses. They view themselves as untouchable given their position and with no one checking

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their behavior. Even when women are in positions of power, they are not immune to sexual harassment or sexism. When attempting to secure funding for their companies, women are often met with sexist venture capitalists. Ellen Pao experienced gender discrimination from her former employer at Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, a venture capital firm. In response she sued the firm, and although she lost the case she has since become an outspoken opponent of on sexual harassment in Silicon Valley. It seems that at every turn in the tech world, women are met with sexual harassment in some form or another. A world dominated by men means these women find very few allies in tech companies or venture capitalists. Silicon Valley sat comfortably as a place that embraced diversity and people with a certain uniqueness. However, revelations of sexual harassment have opened the doors to the public for a clearer view of this world — one that is dominated by men who are unchecked in their unethical behavior toward their female colleagues. From the start-ups to the tech giants, sexual harassment is no longer a series of isolated incidents, instead it is indicative of a systemic issue that requires change. Women in Silicon Valley have to come to work and fear for their safety or be uncomfortable around their coworkers; when instead it should be a place where people can come together and create technology that can help benefit and improve the world.

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Forcing people out of Anaheim is dehumanizing.

DIANE ORTIZ Staff Writer

It’s silent. Too silent. The sun is beaming on the Santa Ana riverbed, yet it feels gloomy. Tents still line the fences, but most of their owners have gone. Clothes, bikes, broken furniture and other priceless belongings have been left behind. A handwritten sign stands tall,“You are more concerned with the trash, than you are a human being. So what does that make you!” The city of Anaheim declared a state of emergency surrounding homelessness, but the situation has been handled poorly. People are being forced out of a community that has become their own, with the threat of arrest as the consequence for staying. Forcing individuals out of a riverbed with little guidance is dehumanizing and immoral. The goal is to end homelessness, at least in Orange County. The reality, however, isn’t going to be achieved by simply pushing them to the side. An estimated 500 to 1,000 individuals have been living in the shadows of the riverbed, but little action has been taken to remedy the issue. The residents of Anaheim voiced their concerns over the growing homeless community, worried that their neighborhood was becoming unsanitary and unsafe, and at last the city of Anaheim has taken action.

Individuals that already have so little are being pushed out of sight and left to be forgotten. Out of hundreds of individuals being driven out of the riverbed, only 100 of them can be currently accommodated at the new homeless shelter in Anaheim. Later this year, only 100 additional spots will be provided. What happens to the rest of them? They have already been driven out of cities surrounding Anaheim and are now being forced to return to the cities they arrived from, or migrate further. It’s a repeating, endless cycle in which no method of successful aid has been implemented. As one of the signs on the Santa Ana riverbed morbidly notes,“You have somewhere for the trash to go, but nowhere 4 us to go.” The reasons people become homeless vary, from high cost of living, to suffering from mental illnesses and facing impossible drug addictions. Many individuals that live in these conditions started off with sustainable lives. Veterans that risked their lives for their country, citizens that have been hurt in the workforce, employees that were let go from failed businesses or had impossibly low paying jobs. Mothers, fathers, sisters, sons, daughters and friends who have lost all hope in their lives. These are the individuals living in tent homes, hoping to be left alone rather than pushed out yet again. One of the biggest complaints about the riverbed community from Anaheim residents is the waste and trash in the area. However, when advocates tried providing these individuals with portable restrooms and showers, the county claimed them as unauthorized and got rid of them. Even a temporary solution wasn’t enough. Instead, the county decided to clear out human beings without reasonable accommodations. Though Anaheim has yet to come up with viable long-term

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The city of Anaheim has failed to sufficiently respond to the needs of the homeless that live on the Santa Ana riverbed and instead, are threating to arrest people for staying.

alternatives, there is no easy solution to homelessness. The number of people losing their homes and being forced to live on the streets is greater than the resources available. But, the county must realize that it is unreasonable to expect individuals to disappear. Putting homelessness out of

sight is not providing a solution to the problem. Ending homelessness is gathering enough basic human essentials and finding proper shelter for these individuals, before expecting them to disperse. Even when it’s difficult, communities must actively respond

to the issue by reminding them that the homeless are also their members. While the homeless shelter in Anaheim was a good start, more community action must be taken to allow people in need to have a place to stay and receive the help needed to improve their lives.

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Your observation that dynamics at work are unstable could lead you to worry about your job. There may be unresolvable problems with coworkers who appear to be disinterested in following through with their promises.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

You’re longing for something momentous to happen in your love life now. You might even intentionally create a bit of mischief just for the sake of adding excitement into your day.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

Every cell in your body is rebelling against the status quo and you can’t even imagine doing the same thing in exactly the same way today. From a rational perspective, there are areas of your life that are functioning fine and some that may not be doing as well.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Most people who know you well aren’t too bothered if you behave arrogantly because they understand your intentions are honorable. Nevertheless, you could say something that is quite outrageous today.

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(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Your current inflexibility is problematic today. You can see the most reliable path into the future and may grow convinced that it’s your only viable option. But your certainty creates more complications than you realize. © theword

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

You have a few tricks up your sleeve today and are prepared to use your magic as needed. Although you are eager to take others under your care, your behavior is not only altruistic.

PISCES

(Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

You might expect everyone to know what you want today without ever saying a word. You believe that you are transparent enough now that anyone who cares about you should be able to tell.

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2018

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CSUF guard Kyle Allman (center) has averaged 18.9 points per game to earn him the top spot on the roster. Allman netted a season-high of 40 points against the University of Hawaii on Jan. 27.

Men’s basketball stays in Big West slump The Titans continue to tack on losses to their conference play record. JARED EPREM Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball looked like the team to beat in the Big West conference at the start of the new year, but the Titans have since come back to Earth, dropping four of their last five games. The Titans’ decline came after arguably their biggest win of the season: a 15-point shellacking of the conference-leading UC Davis Aggies in Titan Gym.

Since that game, their only victory came against Hawaii, which required 40 points from guard Kyle Allman to seal the deal. “I’m very disappointed with our ball club. Most importantly, I’m disappointed with myself. I can’t seem to get this group of guys to play connected basketball consistently,” said Titans Head Coach Dedrique Taylor. The most obvious difference is how many points the Titans are scoring. In the first four games of conference play, CSUF scored 80.25 points per game. During their last five-game stretch the Titans scored an average of 65.8 points per contest. In both of CSUF’s most recent home losses, Taylor said

he is frustrated with the team’s offense, particularly it’s lack of ball movement. The Titans totaled 16 assists against Santa Barbara, which is higher than their per game average. However, only six came in the second half, which was when the Gauchos took control of the game. Fullerton’s second matchup with Irvine served as the best example for Taylor’s frustration. The team finished with eight assists, its lowest mark since its season-opening beating at the hands of USC. Rebounding has also been a vice for the Titans during their current rough patch. They have grabbed 30.8 rebounds per game while their opponents snagged

38.4. Where the true disparity lies is on the offensive glass. In all five of its most recent games, CSUF has not won the offensive rebounding battle and has lost it in four of them (against UCI, both teams grabbed 11 rebounds). The anomaly is the game at Hawaii, in which CSUF was outrebounded 11-1 on offense and still won. Still, if Allman scored 40 points every night like he did in that game, rebounding would be less of a problem. The challenges on the glass have not hampered the Titans’ defense from a scoring perspective. The Titans gave up more points on average (74) in the

first four wins than they have in their 1-4 stint (72.6). Rebounds force the Titans to grind out another defensive possession. Even if their opposition does not score, the extra time spent on defense forces their bodies to exert more energy and take the ball away from offense, limiting the number of chances the Titans have to score. Although Taylor has acknowledged all of the team’s struggles, he still thinks they can be solved with a fairly simple solution. “Compete. Compete and play hard. At the end of the day, if we do that, everything else takes care of itself. If we don’t, we’re not a very good ball club,” Taylor said.

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CSUF softball has won the Big West Championship for the past two years. Its run in the NCAA regionals ended after a loss to UCLA.

Bonds: Titans test team communication CONTINUED FROM

“With this team, we have really good communication, not just between infield and outfield but between pitcher, infield and outfield which is saying something,” Rodman said. “I feel like this is the best year with that connection.” The strong bond within their “sisterhood” has given the Titans the freedom to communicate to each other what needs to be fixed on the field, something Ford said is more valuable than what’s already in her coaching book. “We’ll have a post-practice meeting and honestly, the athletes are giving more critique or feedback than ever before. And it’s being more accepted than ever before,” Ford said. The Titans have also implemented a “big sister” program

to help their newer members adjust to the tedious schedule that comes with being a student-athlete. “(Big sisters) would help them get through all their classes and if they had any questions we were their go-to,” said senior shortstop Shianne Brannan. A new focus on intrasquad matches with a realistic game atmosphere has given the new and returning members a chance to become comfortable and ease their nerves in preparation for opening day. But as the young players get ready to make their collegiate debut, Brannan is confident the new Titans will make their mark early. “A lot of people can see (having a lot of freshman) as a negative, but I like to see it as a

positive. I like to see that ‘You know what, our pitching staff is young but there’s no scouting report on them’. The teams are going to struggle and they’re going to see them for the first time,” Brannan said. While the coaching staff tries to minimize any flaws they’ve seen during training, they patiently wait for opening day to have a better view of what they need to work on before conference play begins. The Titans will begin preconference play against Rutgers University with the Titan Classic at Anderson Family Field on Friday, Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m. “I think everybody is sick of practice and we’re ready to play, even the coaches,” Ford said. “We’ve got business to take care of.”

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