Monday March 19, 2018 by Daily Titan

Volume 103 Issue 23

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Monday March 19, 2018

Students groove at ASI’s silent disco

The quietness of the Titan Student Union Underground Pub was filled with only the stomping and hums of dancers, guided by the beat in their glowing headphones. PRISCILLA CARCIDO Staff Writer

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Raymund Aguirre will now be in charge of keeping the 40,000 students at Cal State Fullerton safe from any threats.

Despite the rhythmic body movements and feet hitting the floor, no obvious beat controlled the dancing bodies and not a single speaker was in sight. It was the perfect scene for a dance party, but any passerby would’ve looked on with confusion — a silent disco was taking place. Neon balloons decorated the dance floor and glow sticks swung in the air Thursday afternoon in the Titan Student Union Underground Pub. At silent discos, people literally dance to their own beat, with music playing from wireless headphones. Dancers normally have a few options they can choose from or switch between. Put together by Associated Students Spring Concert and Sunday Series coordinators, students were invited to put on a pair of glowing headphones and dance like no one was watching or in this case, listening. With the pressures of school amping up, Alyse Russell, Spring Concert coordinator,

New police chief sworn in “ TATIANA DIAZ Staff Writer

Dennis DeMaio handed over the duty of Cal State Fullerton University Police chief to Raymund Aguirre, who will oversee 30 sworn officers serving a campus of nearly 40,000 students. When DeMaio announced his retirement in

September 2017, CSUF launched a search for his replacement. DeMaio waited for six months, agreeing to stay at CSUF until a new chief was found. In February, Aguirre was announced as the new police chief, taking over the position on March 1. He was officially welcomed at his swearing-in ceremony Friday afternoon. The ceremony was held at the Goeller Alumni House, with family, friends, faculty and staff in attendance, alongside the University Police to show support. SEE SECURITY

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University Police sees change in leadership at a time when campus safety is at the forefront of political discourse.

You never really know with these type of things if people are going to show up and participate. It’s really cool to see that so many people are embracing it and just having fun with it. TABITHA BUTLER Sunday Series production coordinator

said Associated Students wanted to provide a way for the student body to relieve some stress. A silent disco allowed for students studying in the pub to still have some peace among their textbooks. A hundred headphones were rented from Neon Entertainment for the event, said Tabitha Butler, the Sunday Series Production coordinator. Two pre-programmed stations allowed students to switch from pop to electronic dance music. The headphones glowed red when individuals were jamming to the pop station and turned green when the electronic dance music station played. Donovan Invencion, first-year business marketing major, had a gap between classes during the silent disco and decided to stop by. He wasn’t sure what to expect coming into the event, but had no regrets once he put on the headphones. Sticking mainly to the electronic dance music station — “Ric Flair Drip” by Offset and Metro Boomin was his favorite — he didn’t neglect the other option. “They play some bangers on the pop (station),” Invencion said. Songs from Drake, Calvin Harris, and Spring Concert performers Kehlani and Metro Boomin were some of the artists played through the headphones. Kimberly Ubungen, fourthyear public relations major, danced it out with a group of her friends. SEE BOP

Titans basketball hopes to build on this season

Although Cal State Fullerton failed to shock the world in its NCAA Tournament appearance, it hopes to use its success this year as a step stool for the future of the program. JARED EPREM Sports Editor

DETROIT - Fans clapped, the Cal State Fullerton Spirit Squad cheered and the Titan Varsity Band played as the final buzzer sounded in Little Caesars Arena. Although CSUF men’s basketball had suffered a 74-48 loss at the hand of Purdue University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the program and its supporters expressed resounding praise for the Titans. To the rest of the nation, CSUF was merely a 15-seed that was little more than a speed bump for the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers. However, for those close to the team, this appearance in the Big Dance meant much more. “In spite of the outcome, this group of guys made history for our school,” said Titans Head Coach Dedrique Taylor. “No matter what happens the rest of their lives, they’ll always be able to go back to Cal State Fullerton and be honored in the history of Cal State Fullerton basketball.”

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It shows that what we’re doing works and when we buy in and stick to what the coaches tell us, we can go places.

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AUSTEN AWOSIKA Titans point guard

The Titans won 20 games this season for the first time since 201112. Prior to Friday, the program had not appeared in an NCAA Tournament game for 10 years. CSUF point guard Austen Awosika said he and his teammates knew they could compete with elite programs after their second game of the season. Although they lost to Saint Mary’s, who was ranked No. 21 in the country at the time, their level of play through most of the game gave them confidence in their ability as a team. Now that he’s played on one of the biggest stages in all of college basketball, Awosika has high hopes for the future of the program. “It shows that what we’re doing works and when we buy in and stick to what the coaches tell us, we can go places,” Awosika said. Guard Jamal Smith shared similar sentiments in the locker room shortly after the game. “We felt really confident coming out... They are a good team with good players so that’s what they do, but we still feel confident that we can play at this level. We feel confident we can get here next year,” Smith said. Most of the players were visibly upset after the loss. Guard Kyle Allman gave concise answers with a monotone voice and a straight face during the postgame

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Titans guard Kyle Allman finished with 21 points and 5 rebounds in the team’s 74-48 loss to Purdue University.

press conference. Following the presser, Allman retreated to his family, who traveled to watch him play in the game. He was seen on Instagram smiling with his younger brother later that day, a sign he’d calmed down. One smile may not seem like a huge indicator of happiness for most people. This is not the case for Allman, whose teammates

regularly point out whenever the Big West conference leading scorer is cheesing on social media. Allman even told a Titans fan account on Twitter to delete a picture of him smiling after they won the Big West Tournament. So yes, voluntarily posting a picture of himself smiling spoke volumes about his mood. Forward Arkim Robertson was

the sole senior on CSUF’s roster. He only scored one point in his 13 minutes Friday, but his experience with the program overshadowed his less-than-desirable performance. The big man held back tears while he answered questions following his final game. SEE CONFIDENT

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2 News

MONDAY MARCH 19, 2018

Women share experiences of military service

Representatives from 33 colleges gathered to recognize the importance of higher education.

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I want to recognize you for your courage and thank you for putting yourselves in harm’s way.

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Kayla M. Williams, director of the Center for Women Veterans, said she enlisted in the military after feeling a need to make a move that would make a difference for the country. “I had this feeling that if I didn’t do something radically different, I would wake up 40 years old with a white picket fence and a minivan, 2.5 children and a golden retriever and not know how it had happened to me,” Williams said at the 6th Annual Women Veterans in Higher Education Conference in the TItan Student Union on Saturday. Williams said she spent five years enlisted in the U.S. Army as an Arabic linguist. One of those years was spent deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom, when she participated in the initial invasion of Iraq in March 2003. “I had to really break out of my comfort zone to take control of my own life. I also wanted to give back to our country,” she said. Williams, one of the conference’s special guest speakers, also talked about her experience at war as one of the few women in combat. “If a guy had a breakdown and couldn’t handle the stresses of combat, it was ‘See, Bob can’t take it.’ But if a woman had a breakdown it was ‘See, this is why women don’t belong here,’” she said. “People certainly didn’t understand what it was like to be a woman at war for our country. They

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FRAM VIRJEE Cal State Fullerton president our community and for our country,” said Fram Virjee, Cal State Fullerton interim president. Virjee said the CSUF Veterans Resource Center has been combined with the Veterans Certification office, which provides enrollment certification each semester to the VA for veterans, reservists and dependents of service-disabled or deceased veterans, to become more convenient in providing student services. Williams said she remembered the struggles she encountered when coming back from war. She said her husband dealt with “code black moments” where he would experience emotional crises which eventually led her ceasing her service to help with her husband’s recovery. However, Williams also said she saw improvements and found her community after she and her husband began volunteering at nonprofit organizations. “By sharing our own stories of slipping through the cracks — ending up on unemployment, getting lost in the system, struggling with post-traumatic stress — we were advocating for better systems and services to benefit others,” Williams said. “Instead of being ashamed of our challenges, we lobbied to close the systemic gaps that existed, so those coming home after us would not fall through the same cracks.”

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President Fram Virjee thanked female veterans at the conference for their service to their country.

had no idea what we were experiencing and I felt totally invisible.” Representatives from 33 colleges gathered for the conference, which recognized women’s unique experiences in war

and encouraged their journey in higher education. “I want to recognize you for your courage and thank you for putting yourselves in harm’s way for me, for my family, for

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Raymund Aguirre plans to expand the campus’ active shooter safety protocols.

Security: Aguirre to oversee officers CONTINUED FROM

DeMaio welcomed the new chief after fulfilling his six years of service to the Titan community. In his speech, DeMaio said he was impressed by Aguirre’s numerous accomplishments, including being one of the first community college chiefs to attain body-worn cameras for his officers in 2012. Danny C. Kim, vice president of administration and finance, swore in Aguirre as he took oath to bear truth, faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the state of California. Aguirre’s son, Matthew, was asked to officially pin Raymund Aguirre’s badge during the ceremony. “He’s the greatest guy I know, so for him to get this position here in Fullerton, I think it’s been a long time coming for him. He deserves this 100 percent,” Matthew Aguirre said. The ceremony came to a close as Chief Raymund Aguirre addressed the audience and recognized community-based policing as the backbone of the University Police’s operations. “We will maintain and sustain the good relationships we’ve established throughout the various constituent groups in our

community. These relationships need to foster, grow and develop in order to ensure effective public safety at Cal State Fullerton,” Raymund Aguirre said in his speech. Raymund Aguirre said he plans to introduce CSUF to a similar active shooter program, which began at the San Diego Community College Police Department. “I really found my niche in law enforcement in the educational environment. You have to love working with students here and that’s where I’m fulfilled,” Raymund Aguirre said. DeMaio will officially retire after 45 years of service. His wife, Deborah DeMaio, and seven grandchildren are looking forward to traveling in the upcoming years. “I think his greatest accomplishment is that he has made friendships and kept this campus safe with heart and soul into community policing and the students and the faculty,” Deborah DeMaio said. Dennis and Raymund embraced one another, concluding the ceremony. “There’s always that rainbow out there, you just gotta look for it, and when you find it, you can solve any problem,” Dennis DeMaio said to Raymund Aguirre. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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MONDAY MARCH 19, 2018

Reception highlights women’s achievements Childhood friends share success story of starting a children’s book series. JENNIFER GARCIA Staff Writer

A bubbling crowd of students, faculty and staff took their seats for Cal State Fullerton’s annual Women’s History Month reception at the Fullerton Marriott on Thursday. “Reclaiming Our Time” was the theme of the reception hosted by the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center and the Women and Gender Studies Department. The theme stems from a phrase that Rep. Maxine Waters repeated at the House Financial Services Committee meeting when Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin declined to respond to Waters’ question and instead rambled on in an attempt to use up the time allotted for her question. “Within minutes the phrase went viral, crossing political divides, occupations, race and economic status. Women began to reclaim their own time” said Alisa Flowers, director of the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center. President Fram Virjee was unable to attend the reception but left a video message of support before leaving for Detroit to cheer on CSUF men’s basketball team in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. “Know that we are with you tonight in mind and spirit. Know that we honor, value and are committed to our Titan women and know the joy, energy and promise it gives us to see you thrive,” Virjee said. Keynote speakers and best friends, Ariana Stein and Patty Rodriguez, spoke about their

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I hope that our story inspires you all to take that leap of faith and believe that you can achieve anything.

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ARIANA STEIN Lil’ Libros co-creator

COURTESY OF MATT GUSH

Keynote speakers Ariana Stein and Patty Rodriguez shared their experiences of rejection from publishers before starting their own independent publishing company in 2014.

struggles to create a bilingual children’s book series called “Lil’ Libros.” The idea behind creating children’s books in both Spanish and English came from Rodriguez’s desire for her own children to be proud of their Mexican heritage. Rodriguez said she became discouraged after receiving negative feedback from publishers and gave up on her idea. A few years later, Rodriguez called Stein to tell her about a publisher who wasn’t interested in her manuscript because they believed Latinos didn’t read to their kids. In an act to reclaim her time, Rodriguez created Lil’ Libros publishing company with Stein. “I hope that our story inspires you all to take that leap of faith and believe that you can achieve anything.” Stein said. “It won’t come easy and you will face many, many, many obstacles in life but you just have to keep fighting. We are warriors.”

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The reception also honored students, faculty and staff who have shown leadership, compassion and wisdom in their work.

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4 Lifestyle

MONDAY MARCH 19, 2018

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Students danced for about an hour to the beat of their headphones. IDK partnered with Adult Swim for his debut studio album ‘IWASVERYBAD.’

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Rapper IDK joins ASAP Ferg on tour at the House of Blues MUSIC

The artist explained the significance of his album artwork and how his music blends aggression with intellect. BRIAN ALVARADO Asst. Lifestyle Editor

With lights shut off and the music cut, IDK, formerly known as Jay IDK, stepped on stage beneath a sinister mask resembling former President Ronald Reagan. The Maryland native opened his set acapella to the sold-out crowd at the House of Blues in Anaheim on Saturday, unleashing a tongue-twisting flurry of rhymes. With the likes of Denzel Curry and Vee Tha Rula, IDK joined ASAP Ferg for the Mad Man Tour. The 31-city tour kicked off in late February, approaching its midway point in Southern California. IDK has been featured on well-known websites like Complex and Genius, and has been covered in the hip-hop magazine XXL, which is notorious for releasing an annual “Freshman” list consisting of new rappers who the magazine creators think are on the rise. The up-and-coming rapper explained the reasoning behind his on-stage demeanor and how his paradoxical upbringings in Prince George’s County, Maryland influenced his music. “A lot of my style is two things that kind of mesh together,” IDK said. “Where I’m from, you can live in a good neighborhood but go to a bad school and mingle with some of the kids from the hood. I got a best of both worlds kind of flow when I rap – there’s aggression, but there’s still a level of intellect.” Bouncing with the crowd and performing “Pizza Shop,” IDK’s set had the crowd buzzing, setting the

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Being in jail is probably the lowest point I was ever in in my life. When I was there, I was alone.

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JAY IDK Rapper

stage for Denzel Curry, followed by main headliner ASAP Ferg. But IDK wasn’t done after his last song, popping his head in for some fun during Curry’s set to perform. The two have collaborated on tracks like “No Wave” and “Uh Huh.” If that wasn’t enough of IDK, during ASAP Ferg’s set, both he and Curry returned to the stage, performing “Kristi YamaGucci,” a song the trio worked on together. IDK previously dropped three mixtapes before releasing his first album “IWASVERYBAD” in October 2017. The cover of his debut album tells its own story in its artwork with a recognizably orange jumpsuit representing his time in jail and the dove on his shoulder in memory of his late mother, each symbol holding a special purpose for IDK. “Being in jail is probably the lowest point I was ever in in my life. When I was there, I was alone. So, that’s why it’s in a black room with nobody around. And the only person to have my back was my mother,” IDK said. As for the creepy Reagan mask, this has become a common occurrence in IDK’s performances since 2015. The mask derives from a line in his song “The Plug.” In the song, IDK references the Reagan era in the United States, associating it with the crack epidemic of the ‘80s. Some concertgoers like Jay Lara, who happens to be from Maryland as well, have never heard of IDK and were drawn to the show for other reasons. “I’m a big ASAP fan, so I like coming out and seeing them perform,” Lara said. On the flip side, concertgoer Eddy Flores of Chino showed up specifically to see IDK in action. “He knows how to switch it from (being) a storyteller to just going hard. It’s wild,” Flores said. IDK hinted at future projects coming for the rest of the year. He mentioned collaborations in the works but wouldn’t specifically reveal what’s coming or with who he’s working with. “My plans for the rest of the year are to continue to make music,” IDK said. “I got something really crazy coming out soon.”

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Silent discos have been popping up since the term was coined in 2005.

Bop: Quiet dancers fill the pub CAMPUS

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“I heard ‘God’s Plan’ and that was all I needed to hear to be honest,” Ubungen said. Wanting to sing along to Drake as he declared he only loves his bed and his mama she realized she might be the only person experiencing that moment. Often times, taking the headphones off met with the sound of the bowling alley next to the pub or students talking at the tables. Despite having their own headphones, it was obvious when people were listening to the same station. Dancers hit the same beat,

froze before the same bass dropped and picked up their movement as the same song intensified. They might have selected the same station on purpose, but watching two people move to the same rhythm and not know what song they were dancing to is captivating. Whether they moved to different beats or sung to the same lyrics, everyone at the silent disco seemed to be having a good time. “You never really know with these type of things if people are going to show up and participate,” Butler said. “It’s really cool to see that so many people are embracing it and just having fun with it.”

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Opinion 5

MONDAY MARCH 19, 2018

Boxing movies ruin real-life expectations Hollywood overdramatizes fighting in the ring.

MATTHEW MENDOZA Staff Writer

It’s easy to get sucked into the drama of an all-out slugfest on the big screen. Fighters serve up endless heavy punches and the fighters rarely go down. The characters in boxing films usually come from similar, cliched backgrounds and their rise to the top is explored — but the sport of boxing features more than just the story of a rags to riches fighter. Because boxing movies overdramatize the sport, it leaves viewers with unrealistic expectations the events of an actual fight in the ring and in turn negatively affects the entertainment level of real fights. The movie matches are always predictable, showcasing a bloodbath, which usually ends with the protagonist knocking down the opponent with a single power punch, a move viewers often come to expect throughout the film. But in the actual ring, it is impossible to predict the outcome. A knockout could very well happen at anytime during a fight, but most moves require strategy. Fighters go into the ring with a game plan and have to make adjustments throughout the match. However, boxing movies such as “Rocky,” “Creed” and “Southpaw” showcase the fighters eating punch after punch, when in reality the

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While boxing movies focus on predictable knockouts, real fighters use technical skill and defense to win their matches.

goal is to avoid being hit. Strategic fighting has been the backbone of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s undefeated career. Widely regarded as one of the best fighters of his generation with a professional record of 50-0, Mayweather was successful because he boxed for points, not knockouts. In a regular boxing match, the judges tally each round with the winner receiving 10 points and the loser receiving 9 points, unless there is a knockdown, then the loser receives one fewer point for the round. Mayweather never planned to knockout his competitors with one punch. He was a defensive fighter and his goal was winning the fight via the scorecards. Hollywood could never produce a movie similar to Mayweather’s fighting or training

style because it isn’t dramatic enough for theaters. While it would be hard for production companies to market a movie whose climax is the protagonist winning a fight by unanimous decision, the entertainment comes from watching Mayweather’s skill in action. Most films also portray the protagonist as the underdog and tend to contrast the training styles with the antagonist to show how the two vary. For example, the iconic training scene from “Rocky” features Rocky Balboa running in the streets of Philadelphia and practicing in an older, run-down gym. In “Rocky II” his nemesis, Apollo Creed, is seen training in a clean, shiny gym decorated with intricate architecture and expensive carpeting.

These movies showcase the underdog fighter’s growth until their big fight and invite the audience to sympathize with their journey. While boxing films usually show fighters preparing for their big moment in their hometown, they don’t show off just how much effort goes into the moments leading up to a fight. This makes all of the preparation seem like it could be done by anyone with determination. The training is usually showcased in a short montage with a motivating song playing in the background. For example, in “Rocky II” when Balboa is training for his rematch with Creed, the iconic song from the “Rocky” series, “Gonna Fly Now” plays in the background. Fighters in film make it look

easy: pounding the heavy bag with lightning speed and sparring with grace. Training for a fight is much more difficult than this. Fighters go through rigorous and demanding schedules for hours on end, devoting months of their lives to the moment when they finally step foot in the ring. While boxing movie plotlines have become predictable, without them, the sport may not be the commercial success that it is today. The boxing industry may have needed the movies to help grow the sport and attract new audiences. However, the drama these movies portray needs to settle down. Screenwriters need to create new original screenplays and ditch the clichés that have become oversaturated in the boxing genre.

makes money — and a lot of it. The problem with these types of tournaments, March Madness specifically, is they generate millions of dollars while the athletes who make the entire event possible, receive next to nothing. These players work year-round to prepare for this tournament, possibly in hopes of making it to the NBA. The problem is only 1.1 percent of NCAA basketball players move on to play professionally, according to the NCAA. The same players who are fighting for their chance to be in the NBA are often also paying thousands of dollars in tuition fees each year to play in the NCAA. Only two percent of student-athletes are given some form of athletic scholarships to compete at a collegiate level, according to the NCAA. And then there are schools like Harvard — where the tuition falls just shy of $45,000 — that don’t even offer athletic scholarships. It’s the age-old debate of whether college athletes should be paid or not, except in this instance schools themselves aren’t paying students, even though

the event in question generates 800 million dollars off of advertising alone, according to GoBankingRates, a personal finance website. Not only are students paying thousands of dollars to play in the NCAA, they’re also not guaranteed to make it past round one of the tournament, which puts them at risk of being overlooked by the NBA. For example, take the upset that happened Friday evening when UMBC, a No. 16 seed team beat Virginia, a No. 1 seed team. Virginia was predicted to make it at least to the Final Four, and some experts had predicted them to be the national champions. But new viewership and a whole lot of money come from upsets like that. The next game UMBC plays will bring in big numbers, all because fans want to see if the underdog can do it again. Viewership also continues to increase during the tournament year after year, which has led to the obvious increase in advertisements. In 2016, Division 1 March Madness ad spending was

estimated at around $1.24 billion, with advertisers like AT&T spending nearly $80 million on ads, according to Kantar Media, which analyzes and collects data in media. Those who don’t have the luxury of being at the game, which on average costs $212 per ticket, watch it on television at home. March Madness draws in advertisers because so many people bet on the tournament. USA Today predicted fans of the tournament were expected to bet nearly $9 billion in 2015, which was about double the sum bet on the Super Bowl. Not to mention the “perfect bracket,” a competition where people try to predict who will win each game by filling out a bracket online for money. In 2017, nearly 70 million people filled out brackets, hoping to win, even though the odds of having a perfect bracket are one in 9.2 quintillion, according to Forbes. Who knows how many people lost this year when UMBC defeated Virginia? There are too many third parties making money on this event,

which don’t include those participating in it. These athletes play day after day hoping that by the time they hit the Final Four someone with pull or stature in the NBA will recognize their talent. March Madness may be one of the biggest reasons scandals happen. For example, Rick Pitino was accused of knowing about a $100,000 payment Adidas made, trying to ensure that Brian Bowen committed to Louisville, which may have aided in its 2013 championship, according to Sports Illustrated. Although Pitino denies any knowledge of the event, he was still fired and had the 2013 National Championship vacated. Besides the players practicing tirelessly, it’s hard to imagine they deserve anything less, especially with the sum of money made during the tournament. If players had other incentives, like more scholarship opportunities, or some type of guarantee other than the odd chance of making it into the NBA, then maybe March Madness would make more sense.

March Madness offers few benefits to players Athletes gain little beyond experience in the tournament.

LAUREN JENNINGS Staff Writer

March Madness is one of the biggest college sporting events in the United States. The 67-game tournament showcases some of the best college basketball players who hope to get their big break in the NBA. Unfortunately, there is little to no reward for participating in March Madness beyond the experience. College athletes deserve to be rewarded, whether it’s with more scholarship opportunities or better recognition. During this event, the NCAA

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6 Sports

MONDAY MARCH 19, 2018

Confident: CSUF hopeful after NCAA loss 1

“Last year, we lost in the semifinals to UC Davis and this year we won the championship and came here,” Robertson said. “It means that the work we put in over the summer really, really helped. To get this far, it’s amazing. As Coach said it’s an accomplishment we’ll never forget.” Hard work defined the 201718 men’s basketball team. Aside from the work over the summer Robertson mentioned, Taylor, Awosika and guard Khalil Ahmad talked endlessly about how every player on the team constantly worked on their game throughout the entire season. Awosika said this season played out differently than last because the team bought into the direction the coaches had for them at the start. “The best thing, the difference between this year and last year is that everybody gets in the gym. You see everybody grow throughout the year. There’s no beef on the team. Everybody wants to see everyone else succeed,” Awosika said. Fullerton’s roster also featured six freshmen who traveled with the team and experienced the Big West and NCAA tournaments in their first years with the program. Ahmad said he hopes their confidence reaches an alltime high next season after playing in multiple big games. Their hard work and selflessness all year was also noticed by Awosika. “They had some guys in front of them but they never pouted and never acted selfishly. They always pushed for the guy in front of them to do well,” Awosika said. “For people that are that young to do that, it’s big.” The Titans realized they had a target on their back during a hot start to conference play. A fourgame skid following that start forced them to refocus and overcome teams giving their best effort to defeat CSUF. Ahmad acknowledged Big

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Titans point guard Austen Awosika failed to score in CSUF’s NCAA Tournament game against Purdue University, but played a crucial role in the team’s overall success this year.

West opponents will have a greater desire to beat the Titans because of their success this season. “They’re going to want to prove that ‘If we beat them, we should be able to go to the tournament.’ It comes with going to a tournament like this. It’s nothing we can’t handle,” Ahmad said. For the first time in a long time, Taylor praised his team after a big loss. He remained calm and failed to keep a smile off his

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DEDRIQUE TAYLOR Titans head coach face while describing how much the moment meant to him. He highlighted that the police escorts to the airport and the arena brought him joy because it reminded him of the work his guys put in. While he

was excited for the brief break he’ll give the team once they return, he knew what it would take to return to this platform next season. “I think we’ve got to take this to another level, especially with

having a majority of our guys back in that locker room. We’ve already started talking about the work that needs to be done,” Taylor said. Ahmad paused as he soaked in the fact that he played in an NCAA Tournament game. His smile quickly disappeared once he thought about the game. “At the end of the day, we lost,” Ahmad said. Then, he grinned again. “But we’ll be back. You can count on that.”

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Baseball sweeps Grand Canyon University Cal State Fullerton earned its second series victory of the season over the weekend. KAILA CRUZ

Asst. Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton baseball recorded its first series sweep of the season with a 2-0 victory over Grand Canyon University on Sunday. “We just changed our mindset. It’s about having a will to win and this weekend we developed it so we’ll see where it goes from there,” said Titans Head Coach Rick Vanderhook. The Titans were the first to make it on the scoreboard on Sunday. In the bottom of the third inning, left fielder Chris Prescott grounded out to first base to bring home third baseman Brett Borgogno. Fullerton increased their lead 2-0 after center fielder Mitchell Berryhill scored off a single from right fielder Ruben Cardenas in the bottom of the fifth. The rest of the game went scoreless as both the Titans and the Lopes recorded four combined hits after the fifth inning. Vanderhook said his team pitched well during the game. “It’s exactly the way we drew it up last night when we decided who was going to pitch. One guy will go as far as he can and the next will come in then we’ll bring in Brett (Conine) for the night,” Vanderhook said. Tanner Bibee tossed 4.2 innings and allowed only four hits after facing 20 batters. After Bibee, Blake Workman stepped in and pitched 3.1 innings, giving up two hits to 12 batters. Conine sealed the deal for the Titans, closing out the game. CSUF’s toe-to-toe performance at Oregon State and this series win gives Bibbee and the rest of the team confidence going forward.

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Shortstop Sahid Valenzuela (middle) recorded three hits and one RBI while scoring one run in the series against Grand Canyon University.

“It’s huge for morale especially going into conference. I feel like our team chemistry is at an all-time high right now. At the beginning of the season we were so scared of losing that we got tight.

Now, we’re playing to have fun and we’re winning,” Bibee said. As the Titans inch closer to conference play, they aim to focus on everything pertaining to their play.

CSUF fails to compete against Oklahoma

“All you can do in this game is try to get a little bit better everyday. It’s a marathon and we’re not even past the first quarter of it. I’m not worried about the finish line, I’m worried about tomorrow,”

Vanderhook said. CSUF baseball continues its eight-game homestand with a game against University of San Diego on Tuesday, March 20 at 6 p.m.

Softball’s 11-run loss against the Sooners was its biggest loss of the season. AMANDA CHACON Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton softball dropped its final game of the Easton Invitational against Oklahoma by a final score of 14-3. The 11-point deficit is the largest margin of defeat for the Titans this season. “I think we’ve got to refocus. That’s going to be the improvement. Our athletes need to rest today, rest tomorrow, try to do their best and come in with a fresh mindset,” said Titans Head Coach Kelly Ford. The Sooners took an early lead after Jocelyn Alo hit a home run into left field. In the bottom of the first, Titans right fielder Brooke Clemetson managed to get on base via walk, but was caught trying to steal second. Oklahoma took control of the game in the second inning by scoring five runs. A defensive error at first base gave the Sooners two unearned runs. CSUF pitcher Kenzie Grimes was pulled for Trish Parks after Sooners third baseman Sydney Romero cranked in three runs with a bomb to center field. Ford said they planned on pulling their pitcher after two innings regardless of the outcome. “Sometimes your plans work and sometimes they don’t,” Ford said. “Oklahoma is a very good team. They were patient and they did things well.” Seven Sooner runs were scored in the seventh inning, which solidified their win. During the run, Romero went yard and brought in three runs for

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Outfielder Ari Williams was one of six Titans to record a hit against Oklahoma.

the second time in the game. Oklahoma recorded another 3 RBI homerun and an RBI single to close out the inning. In the bottom of the seventh, first baseman Zoe Richard grounded out to first but managed to bring Clemetson home. Outfielder Gretchen Hom also scored after pitcher Janelle Rodriguez was walked with the bases loaded. Fullerton’s two runs were not enough to combat Oklahoma’s offensive explosion in the final inning. This loss dropped CSUF’s overall record to 12-17. Although Ford was disappointed in the Titans play, she’s proud of the work they’re putting in and hopes these experiences shape the team heading into conference play. “I’ve challenged the athletes to get Sometimes your plans work better with every game and every opportunity and there are things behind and sometimes they don’t. the scenes that I’m really happy with. Oklahoma is a very good I’m excited to get better over these next five games (before conference play),” team. They were patient and FULLER TON: 215 N. Harbor Blvd. said. they did things well. COSTA MESA (The Ford LAB) : 2930 will Bristo l St. CSUF get right back in action LONG BEACH: 4608 E. 2nd St. Tuesday as they host Cal State BaBUF FAL OEX CHA NGE .CO M KELLY FORD • kersfield for a doubleheader starting Titans head coach at 4 p.m.

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