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Volume 103 Issue 37

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Wednesday April 18, 2018

CSUF alum advocates for autism education, inclusion CSUF hosts speaker Lisa Boskovich, a researcher living with Asperger’s. OMAR SANCHEZ Staff Writer

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Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Well tabled on the backside of Langsdorf Hall on Tuesday.

STD testing on campus increases Cal State Fullerton health experts urge sexually active students to get tested, as some may be unaware of infection. CAITLIN BARTUSICK Asst. Copy Editor

DIANE ORTIZ Staff Writer

The nationwide rate of sexually transmitted diseases has reached epidemic levels over the last few years, with a reported 2 million cases in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. California ranked among the highest rates of primary, secondary and congenital syphilis contraction per population. In 2017, a total of 7,112 tests for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIV were conducted at the student health center. The tests found that eight Cal State Fullerton students tested positive for syphilis, 26 for gonorrhea and 142 for chlamydia, according to statistics provided by Student Wellness. No information was available on how many students, if any, tested positive for HIV. In Orange County, the number of cases involving syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia has dramatically increased since 2011, particularly for people between the ages of 20 and

24, according to the California Department of Public Health. “One of the reasons (for the rise) might be the lack of major concern about exposure to STDs. It’s almost a part of culture now,” said Dr. Richard Boucher, interim director of Health Services and chief staff physician of Student Wellness at CSUF. Currently, Student Wellness provides STD testing for a fee ranging from $3 for a syphilis test to $43 for a chlamydia test for students who do not qualify for Family PACT, a state-funded program. The center primarily tests patients based on their individual risk factors like sexual history. Some STD symptoms can go unnoticed by patients, which is why Kerri Boyd Crooks, senior coordinator of Student Wellness subdivision Titan Well, encourages students to get tested regularly. “If you don’t get tested, you don’t know your status. A lot of STIs are asymptomatic so you can’t assume you don’t just because you don’t have any symptoms,” Boyd Crooks said. An STI, or sexually transmitted infection, is an infection spread through sexual contact that can sometimes lead to a sexually transmitted disease, according to the American Sexual Health Association. In Orange County between 2013 and 2017,

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A lot of STIs are asymptomatic so you can’t assume you don’t (have one) just because you don’t have any symptoms.

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The Titan Student Union at Cal State Fullerton is illuminated in blue lights for the month of April in honor of Autism Awareness Month. The CSUF Center for Autism hosted Education Core coordinator Lisa Boskovich, who presented on autism, advocacy and neurodiversity in higher education Tuesday. Boskovich, a CSUF alumna and third-year Ph.D. student at Chapman University, detailed the time she dropped out of college because of difficulties learning mathematics, which she later learned was because she struggled with Asperger’s syndrome. “Everyone is unique. It’s not something that needs to be fixed. There is nothing wrong with anyone that is on the spectrum. I personally believe our brains think differently and process information differently, and that to me is not a disability.” Boskovich said. She said autism awareness and advocacy is important for educators. “When teachers know more, they can spot children who may need more help and refer them to help. Through awareness, things can change ... with silence, nothing can change,” Boskovich said. Leslie Martinez, another coordinator for Education Core, said people on the autism spectrum are often overlooked and feel like they need to be validated. “I think it’s important to be open minded,” Martinez said. “Even in our planning committee, some of our students have disabilities and you wouldn’t have even known. They can do everything everyone else can.”

KERRI BOYD CROOKS Titan Well senior coordinator early stages of syphilis increased 99 percent, chlamydia went up 65 percent and gonorrhea rose 129 percent, said Christopher Ried, medical director of HIV/STD services for Orange County Health Care Agency. Ried said a large portion of the increase in STIs between 2012 and 2016 came from 18 to 24 year olds, and a large part of the syphilis and gonorrhea increase stems from men who have sex with other men. He attributes the rise in STDs to several factors including lack of STD clinic funding, insufficient treatments for asymptomatic STDs and less condom usage. “There’s not that many STD clinics left in California. There’s very few. We are one of the only STD clinics in Orange County,” Ried said. “To have a clinic that is dedicated solely to STDs is very unusual.” SEE SEX

Titans lose 10-4 at University of San Diego

Baseball gave up six runs in the fourth inning and couldn’t stop the bleeding. TAMEEM SAHAR

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Cal State Fullerton baseball gave away a four-run lead, falling 10-4 against the University of San Diego at Fowler Park and Cunningham Field on Tuesday. After winning seven of its last nine contests, Fullerton dropped the ball in a game that could have brought its record above .500. Instead, the Titans are now 17-18. “Didn’t get all of the breaks, but that’s baseball and we’re going to move on to the next one. We all will continue to get better,” third baseman Brett Borgogno told CSUF Sports Media. It wasn’t until halfway through in the fourth inning, after the Titans scored their final run, when the game started to go downhill.

San Diego scored 10 unanswered runs, including six runs during the fourth inning. CSUF had no answer for the Toreros pitching, as Nate Kuchta and Anthony Donatella held the Titans scoreless for the final five innings. The umpires tossed Titans Head Coach Rick Vanderhook out for questioning a couple calls during the fifth inning. This is the second time in three games he has been ejected. The Titans scored all of their runs in the first four innings. Shortstop Sahid Valenzuela, designated hitter Jace Chamberlin and second baseman Hank LoForte each registered an RBI. Borgogno secured his fifth double of the season in the third inning. Shortly after, Nick Ciandro recorded his first ever collegiate hit, paving the way to bring Borgogno home.

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Hank LoForte recorded one hit and one RBI against the Toreros.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018

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Students wrote letters of love about their pets.

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Lisa Boskovich struggled in school before learning she had Aspergers.

Awareness: University promotes disability outreach CONTINUED FROM

Programs that are offered through the Education Core in the Center for Autism are open to everyone, and include the “Fall Social for Adults with Autism and their Caregivers,” which helps reduce negative labels of disabilities, “No Limits Creative Arts,” a dance program that promotes motor activity and social interaction and an extracurricular, peer-assisted college support program. Boskovich, who is also a writer and a poet, closed her presentation with a poem she wrote. It was the first time she had ever publicly presented it and she said it felt appropriate to debut it

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Volunteers spoke on Titan Walk about OC Shelter Partners on Tuesday.

in her “home,” coming full circle: “I am the student not fully understood. I am intense. I am passionate. I am the student not recognized. Yet, I have been in every class you taught. Not known and yet known. My verbal skills may outpace my written organization. I am bright. I am brilliant. I also need your understanding and help. I may not present as one, but I too claim a space on the wide spectrum. I am here to also teach you. I am everywhere. You just haven’t recognized me. I hope you will see me in the eyes of every student you have yet to teach. I hope in seeing me, you will never look out upon a class the same way.”

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Tomas Moran (left) and Yvonne Luu (right) spread awareness on animal care.

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Charity promotes animal care services

Orange County Shelter Partners provides resources like pet food and medical assistance to pet owners to help relieve their animal’s stress and keep them out of shelters. CHELSEA HERNANDEZ Asst. Social Media Editor

“We love our pets,” reads a poster on Titan Walk filled with colorful sticky notes left by pet owners reaffirming the message. While students were initially enticed to stop by the booth for the free churros, some stayed to learn more about OC Shelter Partners, a privately-funded charity that tries to reduce the number of pets in the shelter system. The charity, staffed entirely by volunteers, wanted students to know about the resources it provides, like basic food and veterinary help, in order for new and old pet owners to keep their furry friends. “I think a lot of the time, when people become new pet owners they get very stressed or overwhelmed with their pets, so they’ll always want to give the dog back to any shelter,” said Ninneth Palomo, an OC Shelter Partner volunteer and senior communications major. Palomo said she was

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I think a lot of the time, when people become new pet owners they get very stressed or overwhelmed with their pets.

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NINNETH PALOMO OC shelter volunteer

specifically asked by OC Shelter Partners to reach out to a student audience because the charity would like to make students aware of the resources available to help them properly care for an animal. A pet owner herself, Palomo said she often finds it difficult to balance being a student with taking care of her dog. According to the Humane Society, spring is kitten season; a time of year where many cats are reproducing and adding to the shelter population due to few being spayed and neutered. One of the services OC Shelter Partners offers is a class teaching volunteers how to bottle feed kittens. The class handles kittens that are less than two pounds, with food and supplies provided. The class also works to introduce kittens to potential foster families. Yvonne Luu, another volunteer and senior communications major, said OC Shelter Partners removes the barriers to becoming a pet owner. “If you’re having trouble keeping your pet at home in good conditions, they’re willing to chip in and help offer free pet food, medical assistance, pet evaluations and low cost vet referrals,” Luu said. “We can help you get training for this pet and provide you with anything that you need.” VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018

Sex: STIs prevalent among young people in OC CONTINUED FROM

Young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 account for about half of reported STI annual cases, according to a 2016 survey from the Journal of Adolescent Health. Esteban Montes, a senior international business student at CSUF and representative for myLAB Box, an at-home STD screening kit, said he believes college students are more at risk of STDs because of their tendency to initiate casual sexual encounters. “If you look at colleges and universities, (students) are experimenting with sexual activity with their partners. A lot of times having different relationships, and they’re not really long term,” Montes said. Concerns over confidentiality may be one reason as to why young adults feel discouraged to seek out professional help. Montes said that while available resources on campus are helpful to students, not everyone feels comfortable going into the wellness center. Montes said alternative STD testing methods like take-home swabbing kits would be more effective because they give people more control over the process while still ensuring privacy. According to the data from Student Wellness, most of the students who are receiving STD tests at CSUF are female. Men account for fewer than half the number of female tests. Boucher attributes this to the fact that many STD tests administered in Student Wellness are done complimentary with birth control visits and reproductive health checkups. He recommends annual STD testing for all sexually active students and encourages them to stay informed about sexual health. “There are some that are curable, but there are some that are treatable and not curable,

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In 2017, CSUF administered 2,222 tests for chlamydia, 2,221 for gonorrhea, 1,343 for HIV and 1,323 for syphilis. No results for the HIV tests were available.

therefore you have it for the rest of your life. So, I think it’s education and being smart (about sexual choices),” Boucher said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual STD screenings for

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018

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Filmmaker captures mysteries on-screen CSUF alumna Jennifer Davis focuses on unique stories through her company Davis Independent Films. KAMERON LEONG Staff Writer

In addition to her most recent work, ‘Deception,’ Jennifer Davis has also directed ‘Camp Caldwell.’

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She always gets everything done. It’s never left in the air when we’re on set, all the details are thought out beforehand.

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Cal State Fullerton alumna Jennifer Davis was planning to become a children’s book writer or music teacher before she spent a day with her nieces and nephews who were visiting from Arizona. In an attempt to divert boredom, Davis decided to write up a quick story with her niece and nephew and bring it to life as a movie. It wasn’t until she went back to edit the footage that a light bulb went off, and she realized filmmaking was her passion. Davis graduated from CSUF in 2017 and has since established her own independent company, Davis Independent Films, where she writes, directs and produces her own films. “I like things that make people think and that’s more of what I write,” Davis said. Reading “Goosebumps” and watching “The Twilight Zone” while growing up influenced Davis’ screenwriting style pushed her toward creating unpredictable sequences within the mystery genre. She is currently working on short films in hopes that she can get recognized and propel herself further in the competitive filmmaking industry. “It’s really to get my name out there. I’m putting them all into festivals as they come up,” Davis said. To help promote herself, Davis screened her film, “Camp Caldwell,” last summer at The Art Theatre in Long Beach. As an independent filmmaker, Davis said the biggest obstacle she faces is funding. In an industry saturated with other independent filmmakers who share the same goal, being able to differentiate from others to obtain funding can be difficult. “Sometimes you can find people to invest in your dream and sometimes you can’t,” Davis said. To tell her stories, Davis has to use all of her available resources She goes to estate sales to look for costumes and will either use her parent’s house to film or ask a friend to help her find a location. Davis even found a cinematographer

ANNA BOHANNAN Jennifer Davis’ assistant director for her films in one of her classes. For the film she is currently working on, a 1940s noire, she called upon her brother, a 3-D animator, to help with special effects for features. Davis’ progress in the film industry is a testament to her work ethic, which is noticeable to those around her. “She always gets everything done. It’s never left in the air when we’re on set, all the details are thought out beforehand,”

said Anna Bohannan, Davis’ assistant director. Keilee Bentley, a senior cinema and television art major who helped with one of Davis’ films, said Davis’ work on set depicts how she is growing as a filmmaker. “I always brag about (Davis). She knows exactly what she wants, how to set up and everything. It’s fantastic,” Bentley said. While Davis doesn’t have a specific film she deems her best work, she considers each film she completes an improvement as a filmmaker and another lesson to be learned. These improvements can range from the creativity of the film itself or her patience as a director. Although Davis would never give up an opportunity to direct a big budget film,

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she likes being independent so she is able to tell her own stories. To Davis, the value in being an independent filmmaker is the ability to showcase unique stories that are not normally seen. “My mindset has been on independent filmmaking. The story for me is so important,” Davis said. Davis’ perseverance is what keeps her motivated to be the best filmmaker she can be. Her ultimate goal is to develop her own feature film. Within her filmmaking friend group, it’s creativity that stimulates their artistic endeavors regardless of whether or not they are making money from the films. “I think if you don’t have the passion, then regardless if you have the money or not, it doesn’t matter,” Davis said. “You have to have the passion.”

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018

The Vaccines’ recent album shows their versatile progression.

KRISTINA GARCIA Copy Editor

British rock band, The Vaccines are no strangers to creating a new attitude or different tune with each new album. In their latest release “Combat Sports,” the band branches out from its indie rock roots as the album mixes alternative rock with a sprinkle of dance-worthy tunes, showing that The Vaccines aren’t limiting themselves to one audience or a singular style. Although tracks like “If You Wanna” and “Teenage Icon” were reminiscent of their previous work when they were released, all of their albums are noticeably different from one another, from the edgy and gloomy rock ‘n’ roll sound of “Come of Age,” to the band’s first experimental spin “Do You Want a Man? (John Hill + Rich Costey Remix).” “Combat Sports” does not disappoint with several tracks that feel completely unique and others that are nostalgic of past albums like, “What Did You Expect from the Vaccines?” and “Come of Age.” Particular songs off of “Combat Sports” stand out in moments when the album has the ability to make hearts explode out of immense despair and promote others to dance in front of the mirror with a hairbrush microphone. Expecting another funk-fueled record, like 2015’s “English Graffiti,” it was a bit nerve-wracking to listen to the album’s first single, “I Can’t Quit”; once I did, the track immediately took me all the way back to 2011, as it felt like a more hype version of “Wolf Pack” echoing from lead singer, Justin Young’s voice. “I Can’t Quit” heads straight for the punch as it’s clear and

louder, higher pitched verses make listeners want to run the streets with a group of friends, kicking around trash and causing trouble in an otherwise empty alleyway. “Combat Sports” has a handful of appealing tracks as single releases prior to the albums release. These tracks are exhilarating (with the exception of “Your Love Is My Favourite Band”) for fans who have been without new music from The Vaccines since 2015. Previous albums featured tunes like “I Always Knew,” a single from “Come of Age” that brought together the fun of lovestruck teenage angst and romance. Its simplistic music video captured the innocence of love at first sight, waiting for a single touch or a snug head on the shoulder, ultimately bringing the yearning lyrics to life. The catchy track “Minimal Affection” from the album “English Graffiti,” featured a futuristic,

boogie-dancing ambience with a chorus drowned with deep-rooted “woos” and meticulous key delivery. The song brought out a new side to The Vaccines, as they transformed their style from mellow to rebellious, exploring an entirely new genre. But the singles for “Combat Sports” were more, “Hey I know we were missing for a while, but look at what we got for you kids, some real rocking hits.” The tunes left a feeling of “Yeah, this is why I love The Vaccines,” bringing back their rock ‘n’ roll charm and making the release of “Combat Sports” even more thrilling. Although not a single, “Young American” should have been one, as it is the most sentimental and memorable track on “Combat Sports.” I’ve listened to this song for hours at a time because of it’s soothing, irresistible vocals and overall beautiful production. The track emulates the sound of love as every lyric pounds

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transition from “Young American.” The listener goes from hearing a sappy love song to a total headbanger as the percussion hits, and the electrifying strumming from the guitar makes the listener feel like they are experiencing strobe lights, without the physical flickering. “Take It Easy” is a light-hearted beat that Charlie Brown, Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang would use to dance around Schroeder’s piano if he played the jingle of this song. It’s that cheerful, despite lyrics that may say otherwise. Young sings about desiring someone, but not wanting the responsibilities of a relationship. “Combat Sports” is just another peek into the ever-changing band. The Vaccines prove time and time again they are capable of depth. From their first album to their latest, The Vaccines successfully captivated an audience who crave both constant renewal of old tunes and the creation of new ones.

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6 Opinion

WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018

Media portrayals of OCD maintain stereotypes Hoarding isn’t just a quirky, unfixable character flaw.

TREVA FLORES Staff Writer

While the media has created more visibility for mental health issues, it also tends to create and maintain harmful stereotypes that misinterpret actual behaviors, specifically hoarding, a type of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), to extremes. “Movies and TV present OCD as quirky or fun. Characters often use their symptoms to their advantage, almost like a skill or superpower. Hollywood has created the belief that OCD is just double-checking, hand washing or a strong dislike of germs,” wrote Ethan S. Smith, an OCD advocate and who’s been diagnosed with OCD himself, in an article for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In reality, OCD is more than just repeated hand washing and extreme organization. Hoarding is the excessive need to save items that others may deem as worthless. This in turn may impact living spaces and functionality of the home. The “Hoarders” and “Hoarding: Buried Alive” TV crew usually go into a hoarder’s home, gut it out completely, only to reveal the hoarder has completely filled their home again in a matter of months. “With TLC, you almost expect with the narration, the tone of the narration, the clips and how they frame it that there is this carnival barker feel like, ‘Look at these crazy people!’” Jennifer L. Pozner, author of “Reality Bites Back: The Troubling Truth about Guilty Pleasure TV,” said in an interview with CNN. Shows like these make hoarders look like outsiders to the rest of the world, and portray the people cleaning out their houses as saviors. In reality, this is the worst way to help a hoarder, and is most likely causing more harm than good. Having the hoarders consent to clean up their house is necessary, because without it the hoarder may become further attached to their items, according to the

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Media depictions can raise mental health awareness, but more sensitivity is needed.

International OCD Foundation. This attachment is clearly shown as the hoarders anxiously allow television crews into their homes and are depicted yelling and screaming as the crew tries to throw away the hoarder’s belongings. “Bob’s Burgers” has also attempted to depict hoarding more casually by portraying the illness in a more loveable way in its “Thanks-Hoarding” episode. Teddy, the Belchers’ close friend, invites the family over to help him cook Thanksgiving dinner. It’s at Teddy’s house that the Belchers discover a room filled with things Teddy’s been hoarding. Although this is a more mild version of hoarding, Teddy still isn’t exactly a wellthought-out representative for the mental illness. For example, his hoarding is contained to just one room, when usually, it’s not the case. In severe hoarding disorders, the person diagnosed may have lost full function of many rooms in their house. When the Belcher’s try to clean

Teddy’s house and notice his discomfort, they decide it’s best to let it go and his hoarding becomes a mild character flaw that the Belcher’s overlook. This feeds into a common mental illness stereotype that these disorders are untreatable. Even when portrayals are primarily positive, the characters rarely see progress, according to an article from Psych Central, a mental health online source. When OCD is misrepresented or dismissed on a show, it may affect the way people with OCD view themselves, as well as prevent them from feeling the need to get help. In order to combat the mental health stigma around OCD, the media should

portray three-dimensional characters with mental disorders who aren’t depicted as crazy or untreatable. To better do this, writers need to first make a relatable character before diving into the character’s mental illness. They should also show how treatment can help characters better deal with their disorder. On reality shows, television producers could try to depict not just extreme cases, but also show mild cases that are treatable. They could also do a better job of depicting those with mental illnesses as more relatable. There are many stigmas surrounding mental illness, and although the media can be used to raise awareness it should be cautious in how it does so.

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while engaged in a phone call, viewing a mobile electronic device or with both ears covered or obstructed by personal audio equipment.” On Jan. 3 of this year, the law went into effect but won’t be enforced until Aug. 1, allowing time to inform the public on the importance and reasoning behind the law and the approximately $100 fine it entails, according to the Daily Bulletin. Although reasonable and comparable to previously enforced public safety laws, people may still argue the government is too invasive or that if a COLE GRAVES pedestrian is following the law by usStaff Writer ing a crosswalk, they shouldn’t have to worry about cars. Smartphone users are starting to Even then, it should be common become so obsessed with staring at sense not to use headphones and mowhat’s happening on their screens that bile devices when crossing the street. they aren’t aware of the activities that People are essentially letting their require their full attention, like cross- guard down in a vulnerable situaing a street with possible oncoming tion, increasing the likeliness of an traffic. Because these types of distrac- accident. tions have the potential for harm, cit“Sometimes people need to use ies are starting to pass laws against common sense,” said Bill Ruh, Montdistracted walking, in an effort to re- clair city councilman. duce earbud use, texting and phone This new law can be placed in the calls in crosswalks. same category as hands-free cell Although opponents could say this phone, seat belt and bike helmet laws; is too much government control in it’s the government looking out for the private lives, the law in question isn’t public’s safety and well-being when about impeding anyone’s freedoms. the public lacks the common sense It’s about taking necessary precau- to think about these situations themtions to keep the public safe, espe- selves. Montclair’s new law also recially when the public often lacks quires one earphone out, asking althe common sense to look out for most nothing from pedestrians. themselves. As for those who argue that there A couple of U.S. cities have recog- is entirely too much government connized the growing digital presence trol in their lives, the question is: who in daily life and the possible dan- does it hurt? gers associated with it. Honolulu and No one is being harmed by havmost recently Montclair, California ing one earbud out and looking have now passed laws regarding dis- where they’re going when crossing an FULLERTON : 215 N. Harbor Blvd. tracted behavior when crossing public COSTA MESA (The intersection. LAB) : 2930the Brilaw stol goes St. into full effect, roadways. Once LONG BEACH: 4608 E. 2ndthey St. might even look up from In December, Montclair City Counmaybe BUFFALOEXCHANGE.COM • cil passed a law stating,“No pedes- their phone long enough to say good trian shall cross a street or highway morning to someone.

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Titans receive advice from pro coach

Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer learns from its game against Orange County SC. YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA Sports Editor

Since the end of its season, Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer had a round of matches against professional teams, including the Toronto Reds and LA Galaxy II. Though they’ve had chances to feel the fast tempo of these pro soccer clubs, the Titans match against the Orange County Soccer Club left them with more to think about than their performance on the field. The skill difference between amateur and professional was nonexistent as the Titans managed to keep OCSC on its toes throughout the match. OCSC Head Coach Braeden Cloutier, who coaches multiple teams in Major League Soccer since 1997, said some CSUF players have the skill to make it higher — all they need is the mentality. “I thought Cal State Fullerton was a really organized team … I knew they were going to be challenging and be a handful,” Cloutier said. “They have a lot of talented players … they’re very technical and good players.” Cloutier said the team has the characteristics of a true

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Titans midfielder Oscar Flores fights for the ball against Matadors forward Nicholas Grinde.

professional team. However, what the players do outside of practice is what’s going to determine their fate in the professional world of soccer. “A lot of (CSUF) players have a lot of technical ability, but its whether or not they want to live the lifestyle of a professional soccer player. There’s ability over there that I see that could be professional one day if they maximize the other stuff outside of the practice field,” Cloutier said. Senior Robert Coronado, who missed last year’s season due to

injury, stepped foot on the field ready to connect with his team following the departure of three seniors. He’s even taken big steps in conditioning early before the season begins. “I’ve been waiting for these moments just because I’ve been out for so long from my injury. It feels good to come back and lead the team,” Coronado said. “I’ve been here the longest, so that gives me an opportunity to lead the team on and off the field.” Coronado wasn’t the only one to find some playing time against

big players. Incoming freshman Donovan Wilson found himself in his fourth game against professionals and got a rude awakening when he struggled against Toronto. Often referred to as the “baby of the team,” Wilson said he had to adapt physically to compete. “The first game was pretty rough for me. It just takes getting used to, but I feel more comfortable now. The physical aspect about it, it’s faster, so I just need to speed up my play,” Wilson said.

CSUF won another Big West Tournament championship under the tenure of Titans Head Coach George Kuntz, and with his connections within the MLS and other pro clubs, the Titans face greater challenges in the offseason that could set them up for success when they kick off their season in the fall. Kuntz encourages the team to have a professional approach in every aspect of their lifestyle. “I want them to know the nuances, it’s such a slight difference between this level and getting signed to a contract and getting paid for it, and then the next level is MLS. The difference could be the five inches between the ears, the heart and the execution of technique,” Kuntz said. But even so, there is more sacrifice to be made than trying to keep big time opponents like Toronto’s Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore from trampling over the Titans in friendly matches. Cloutier said the real lesson is in the dedication to maximize the resources outside of the practice field. “If they’re just content with where they are now, they won’t progress, but I know they’re in good hands with Coach George Kuntz, and he’ll be pushing them and maximizing their abilities to get to the next level,” Cloutier said.

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Andrew Quezada got the day off Tuesday after pitching Sunday against San Diego State.

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“I was seeing the ball really well tonight, but we missed some opportunities overall,” Borgogno said. Toreros right fielder Tora

Otsuka and catcher Adam Kerner recorded two individual RBIs and put CSUF into a hole they couldn’t climb out of. Neither team hit a home run, but the Toreros managed to bring their runners home

more frequently despite only logging one more hit than the Titans. The Titans will head into the weekend with a threegame home series against Hawaii starting Friday.

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Elsa Lundquist tied for 24th in the Big West Tournament.

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The end of the tournament marked the end of the season for CSUF women’s golf.

to 27-over-par 852. The Titans completed the tournament at 64-over-par 852, finishing round three 18-over-par 213. Sok finished her second-best round YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA of the championship with an even Sports Editor score to bring her up nine places, tying for 12th place out of 40 particiAn excellent performance by Brit- pants, also tacking on three birdies ney Sok in the final round of the Big Tuesday. West Tournament was not enough to Elsa Lundquist finished the tournalift Cal State Fullerton women’s golf ment with six birdies. Despite leading higher than seventh place at the Straw- the Titans alongside Sok in round one, berry Farms Golf Club in Irvine. Lundquist moved down the leaderThe Titans dropped from sixth to boards each day afterward. seventh in their last round of the tourShe ended Tuesday at 6-over-par 71, nament despite some of the members finishing the tournament tied for No. moving up the leaderboards 24 overall. FULLERafter TON: 215 N. Harbor Blvd. Monday. Sharkey, who lead the TiCOSTA MESA (The Courtney LAB)in: 293 0 Britwo, stol dropped St. Long Beach State won LON theG tourtans round six spots BEACH: 460 8 E. 2nd St. nament championship, BUFscoring to tie with Lundquist. She finished FALOEXCHANGE.COM • 6-over-par 284 on 18 holes in the fi- 7-over-par 71 in the final round and nal round to bring its overall score 18-over-par 213 in the tournament. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @DTSPORTSDESK

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