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Joe Biden visits Cal State Fullerton Former vice president shows support for local Democratic candidates. CAITLIN BARTUSICK Managing Editor

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Former Vice President Joe Biden visited Cal State Fullerton to speak at an invitation-only event in the Titan Student Union on Thursday to show support for local Democratic congressional candidates. The event was put on by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Among the speakers was Gil Cisneros, congressional candidate for the 39th District, who took the stage to rally the room of roughly 400 people, asking them to cast their ballot in the Nov. 6 midterm elections and flip the district to blue. The stump speech follows former President Barack Obama’s rally at the Anaheim Convention Center on Sept. 8, when he endorsed the same set of Democratic candidates: TJ Cox (CA-21), Katie Porter (CA-45), Harley Rouda (CA-48), Mike Levin (CA-49) and Cisneros. The 39th District, which includes the city of Fullerton, became a battleground district when Republican Ed Royce, the current district representative, announced his retirement earlier this year after filling the seat for 13 terms. Democrats across the nation are targeting districts such as the 39th in an effort to secure 23 seats to gain control of the 435-member

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(From left to right) Mike Levin, Harley Rouda, Katie Porter, Joe Biden, TJ Cox and Gil Cisneros in the Titan Student Union on Thursday.

House of Representatives. To do that, the Democrats would have to win over a large portion of the voting population that has seen low voter turnout in past elections. In a recent Gallup survey, young voters in the United States between the ages of 18 and 29 were determined to be the least certain to vote in the upcoming election in comparison to higher

age brackets. “This was one of the reasons why it was so important to have this event here at Cal State Fullerton. We want to reach out to the students. “We want to reach out to the young voters and get them involved and help them realize there are consequences when you don’t vote,” Cisneros said. According to the latest poll by

FiveThirtyEight, Cisneros has a one point lead over his opponent, Republican Young Kim. Kim is endorsed by Royce and Mimi Walters, current representative for the 45th Congressional District. In his speech, Cisneros addressed key issues needing reform, which included education, health care, immigration and veteran rights. He also spent a portion of his

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time criticizing his opponent. “Young Kim likes to talk about how she’s served this district for over 30 years, but the truth is she didn’t serve the district. She served one individual. “She worked for one man (Royce) and their only job was to help him get elected,” Cisneros said. SEE POLITICS

SlutWalk protests sexual injustices Advocates expressed their feelings about Brett Kavanaugh confirmation. DIANE ORTIZ News Editor

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A group of student performers sing passionately to the audience on a brightly colored stage at Concert Under the Stars.

CSUF performers and Mariachi Divas entertained amidst fireworks. MATTISON CANO Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton’s annual Concert Under the Stars offered an energetic show featuring alumna Cindy Shea and her all-female ensemble Mariachi Divas, a Grammy award-winning group who recorded for Disney’s movie, “Coco.” In addition, Denean Dyson and The Soul Foundation performed lively jazz, Motown

sound, and rhythm and blues hits. Students, alumni and faculty flocked to the intramural fields during sunset to enjoy dynamic mariachi and soul music on Sept. 29. The remainder of the concert was performed by both students and alumni from the College of the Arts. They entertained guests with their electric performances throughout the night and rehearsed every weekend leading up to the event. The fall concert is a yearly fundraising and community outreach event hosted by CSUF to

support student programs and scholarships. “It is a big fundraiser for the arts program here at school. People can buy tables and see what the students are doing. We get to give back to them too and give them a performance so they know what they are giving their money to,” said Brianna Clark, concert-ensemble singer. Sponsors of the event donated thousands of dollars to CSUF student programs and in turn were seated at exclusive catered tables in the front the concert. This year Pepsi was the presenting sponsor of the event, donating $50,000.

Those who also wanted to contribute monetarily purchased reserved seating. Guests could bring their own picnic or purchase meals from the several food vendors. “It’s a really cool event, the music is really nice, and they change up the theme every year,” said Aaron Aguilar, Concert Under the Stars volunteer. The donations directly support student enrichment programs like music and theatre arts. The concert gives the students a chance to show how their donation is benefiting the growth of the program. SEE STARS 4

Written messages of protest flooded the intersection of 1st and Hill streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning. Signs that read “I was never asking for it,” and “Still not asking for it” expressed the positions and feelings of the marchgoers who attended the SlutWalk. The statements were handwritten on large colorful signs, displaying the thoughts and feelings of hundreds of advocates fighting against “sexual injustice, victim blaming, derogatory labeling, and gender inequality,” according to the 2018 Amber Rose SlutWalk website. The 2018 Amber Rose SlutWalk took place Oct. 6, simultaneously as Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Signs against Kavanaugh were spotted around the crowds, showing opposition toward the decision, including one that read, “A predator on the Supreme Court. So this what we doing now?” One supporter had “Stop raising Brock Turners to be like future Brett Kavanaughs,” written in black marker on their back. Berali Carrillo, a SlutWalk participant and Cal State University, Northridge graduate student, said the march is an opportunity for women to still have a voice despite what happened in the Supreme Court. SEE WALK

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Kim could not be reached for comment. Cisneros said his dedication to education gave him opportunities he wouldn’t have been given otherwise, and because of it, he wants students to know he’s on their side. He said he plans to make Pell Grants more accessible to students and stop banks from taking advantage of students through loans. Biden also spoke on the importance of education, as well as climate change, living wages, the middle class and health care. He emphasized the importance of participating in this election. “Whether you’re a first-time voter as a student or you’ve been around a long, long time: This is the most important election you’ll ever vote in. The fabric that has always held us together, through good times and hard times is being shredded before our eyes,” Biden said. One CSUF student in the crowd, Luke Rodriguez, said as a member of the 39th District he’s undecided about his vote for the upcoming mid-

term election. “I tend to vote Republican, but I do not like Trump. I kind of want to send a message to the administration that I am not happy with what is going on. If that means a Demo cratic congressman then so be it,” Rodriguez, p o l it ic a l science major, s a i d . We n d y L i n d ley, a retired (nea rly) 70 -ye a rold

Superior Court judge from Orange County, was also at the event and said this is the most important election she’s ever been alive to see.“I’ve been involved in politics since I was a college student and dropped out to protest the Vietnam War. I just don’t think that there’s ever been an election like this that truly affected the very foundations of democracy,” Lindley said. “If you fail to vote in this election it may never be recoverable.” In California, the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming midterms is Oct. 22.

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CSUF prepares for elections by talking about state propositions. MIGUEL HIDALGO Staff Writer

The League of Women Voters of North Orange County, an nonprofit political organization, held a forum at the Cal State Fullerton Mackey Auditorium on Saturday weighing the pros and cons of the midterm election ballot propositions that will be voted on. Californians will vote on 11 ballot measures on Nov. 6, according to the California Secretary of State website. Sharon Sorenson, member of the League’s new membership team, said one of the organization’s core goals is to keep voters informed. The most debated proposition on the ballot is Prop 6, a measure that would potentially repeal the gas tax that was created in Senate Bill 1, Sorenson said. Since it was approved by the state legislature in April 2017, there has been a 12 cent increase in gas tax, 20 cent increase in diesel tax and new vehicle fees. “People are not happy when they have new taxes forced on them so they have to weigh the benefit of improved roads to the cost that they’re paying at the pump,” she said. The gas tax outlined in the bill plans to raise $52.4 billion over 10 years for highway repairs and public transportation. Opponents of Proposition 6 argue that the repeal of the tax would cause thousands of road repair projects to shut down, according to the Official Voter Information Guide of California. Voting yes on Proposition 6 will repeal the gas tax, and voting no will keep the tax and the public infrastructure funding in place. Esther Amsterdam, a retired nurse and supporter of the gas tax, said she feels that a repeal would ultimately be bad for the community, citing potholes on highways and lack of confidence in roads and bridges as proof that the tax is needed. “Frankly, I don’t want to be sitting parked under a bridge in traffic if we have an earthquake

and it comes down because it’s an old one that hasn’t been repaired,” Amsterdam said. The forum also covered Proposition 10, which would repeal the state law that limits the government’s ability to enact rent control. The enforcement of rent control would allow local authorities to regulate the sum of rent that landlords can charge, according to the California voter guide. This act is particularly relevant in Fullerton, where nearly half of the residential population is renters, according to Best Places, a national demographics database. Amsterdam said she was forced into retirement because of an injury. She said her landlord no longer offers year leases but instead a ten-month lease. “I live under a limited income,” Amsterdam said. “I’m at the mercy of my landlord. I’ve looked around town and other places that have yearly leases, but I can’t afford to move.” According to the Official Voter Information Guide, supporters of the proposition argue that repealing rent control will make the cost of living more affordable, however, the opposition states that it would actually worsen the housing crisis by dissuading people from renting out their property. Proposition 3 proposes an $8.87 million budget to be allocated toward water-related infrastructure projects, including projects for safe drinking water and desalination plants, according to the Secretary of State website. “We’re dependent on the amount of rain and snowpack for our water supply each year. So, when we have years of very little rain and very little snowpack, then we have years of drought,” said Sorensen on California’s current water situation. Other propositions include topics such as: abolishing daylight saving time, regulating the cost of dialysis, requiring private-ambulance employees to remain on call during their breaks and several others. For more information, Sorenson said students can visit online sources such as Voter’s Edge or read the official voter’s guide.

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Titans address stress management

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Alexis Louie, a speaker at the Time and Stress Management Workshop last Thursday, presented on the importance of sleep to combat stress.

Students learn new techniques to cope with anxiety and how to better plan their time. NATHAN NGUYEN Asst. News Editor

Laughter and sleep are the two best cures for anything, according to Alexis Louie, a member of the sleep and self care team at Cal State Fullerton’s TitanWell. A nap of 20 to 30 minutes is equivalent to drinking a cup of coffee, she said.

The Dean of Students Team at CSUF began the Time and Stress Management Workshop on Thursday by quoting actor Aziz Ansari’s famous line: “Treat yourself.” The workshop was the last of 10 events that were a part of the inaugural Academic Integrity week that began Oct. 1. “It’s specific towards college students because we only present to (that demographic). We’re the health promotion and education on campus” said Louie. The presentation highlighted that not all stress is bad; sometimes stress is needed for personal growth. Students are taught how

to cope with stress in a healthy way in the workshops, Louie said. There are three stages of stress: alarm, resistance and exhaustion. The alarm stage is the body’s fight-orflight reaction. During resistance, the body attempts to combat stress and maintain a balanced level of homeostasis. In doing so, an immense amount of energy is exhausted and the body may shut down, leading to ongoing long-term stress, Louie said. During the presentation, Louie compared

stress to Jenga, a game in which wooden blocks are pulled from a stack and balanced back on the top of the pile. Similar to that, when stress piles up, one problem can be the building block in a series of stressful situations. “Stress negatively affects social relationships, hinders daily functions, affects school and can even delay graduation,” Louie said. Eric Yang, a freshman math major, said he attended the event on behalf of his friends to learn how to manage stress and time. “It was definitely helpful, I learned a couple of new strategies that I’d never thought of using. Deep breathing is important, it’s a way to cope with stress and I think I would like to try that,” Yang said. Sleep energizes the muscles and a lack of sleep can affect memory. In addition, Louie said that beds should only be used for sleep and sex, artificial phone or laptop light can hinder sleep and smoking or drinking alcohol should not be done within two hours of bedtime. “Some people think that alcohol makes you more relaxed and helps you sleep better but it actually prevents you from reaching the restorative stages of sleep,” Louie said. The book “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity” by David Allen was recommended to the audience by Louie on how to best manage time. The presentation encouraged strategies like writing out weekly and monthly goals in a planner to keep track and prioritize daily events. Tyler Gelrud, a Dean of Students intern, said this project was one he had worked on since summer. “I just did my best to market and get relevant information (about) academic integrity with things like stress management and study tips,” Gelrud said. The presentation concluded with a quote from Audre Lorde, an American poet and writer: “I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent; caring for myself is an act of survival.” The workshop also highlighted campus resources such as Titan Well, WoMen’s Center, Titan Dreamer Resource Center and Tuffy’s Basic Needs. “Self-care is not just a luxury, it’s a necessity,” Louie said.

Walk: LA marches against victim blaming 1 “Even though this is taking place, and our government is kind of turning their backs on us, we can still come together and show our strength as women and do something together to show that we’re not weak and this isn’t going to change or stop us from speaking out,” Carrillo said. Kavanaugh received the confirmation vote after facing sexual misconduct accusations before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Rose announced the confirmation of Kavanaugh as a part of her speech to the marchers. “My team said we should have a moment of silence, and I say (no). This is a day to celebrate women,” Rose said. “Instead of sitting here in silence, we’re going to celebrate these women that came forward.” Rose said the women are heroes and noted the women that came out against Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein. According to its website, the Amber Rose SlutWalk is a march and festival that “plays a monumental role in the movement towards gender equality.” The initial movement started before Rose’s event and was the response to a 2011 incident where a Toronto police officer told a crowd of college women that if they wanted to avoid sexual assault, they “shouldn’t dress like sluts,” according to the SlutWalk’s website. After the incident, organizers campaigned and created marches against the Toronto police officer and other individuals who shared what the organizers considered to be a victim-blaming mentality. They showed up in more than 200 cities across the world (including 70 in the United States), according to the Journal of Feminist Scholarship. Rose said in an interview with Bustle she started her own event four years ago to continue the movement. “I usually cry a lot at SlutWalk because I see a lot of survivors out there and thank you for speaking up. Thank you for helping other women speak up against the sexual predators that are out there,” Rose said in her speech. SlutWalk participant Eden Bethune said that although marching is important, voting and donating to campaigns are ultimately what makes a difference, and that the confirmation came as a result of women not being represented equally in government. “This Brett Kavanaugh (vote) has me so upset because he will be a Supreme Court justice for the rest of my life. It really upsets me,” Bethune said, holding back tears. “My daughters are 25 years old. For their entire adult lives, Brett Kavanaugh will be a Supreme Court justice.” CONTINUED FROM

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Rules were set to ensure a positive environment.

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Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court while the protest took place.

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Amber Rose (right) hosted her fourth annual Amber Rose SlutWalk.

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The Vaccines put on lively show in LA Fans of underground indie music watched the band’s energetic performance.

You Expect from the Vaccines?” In the final verse, Young stopped singing and signaled the crowd to take over, officially marking an end to the concert. As a fan who’s traveled with the band since their first album, “All in White,” it was the perfect song to complete the concert. All of the fans, including myself, left feeling serene.

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In the dull lights of Los Angeles, passerbys will find the Teragram Ballroom, which hosted English indie rock band The Vaccines and their opening act Mourners on Sept. 30. The Vaccines have recently released their album “Combat Sports” in late March of this year. It is their latest album since “English Graffiti,” which released in 2015. Drummer Pete Robertson left The Vaccines after the album’s release and internal dissent began stirring in the band. Mourners is a two-person punk band from Los Angeles who currently have four songs uploaded on Spotify. The band consists of Jarrod Gorbel (vocals and guitar) and Will Noon (drums). Mourners live at 9 p.m. Mourners didn’t do what other bands are notorious for: act like prima donnas. They promptly arrived on stage and began their set. Gorbel and Noon opened up with “Stay Gone,” a guitar-driven ballad that tells the story of a partner’s love wearing thin as Gorbel is not yet willing to let go of the person. Throughout the set, Gorbel joked along with the audience. His easy-going personality and constant conversation seemed to mesh well with the crowd. The crowd swayed back and forth to the rhythm of the guitar. As the set went on, the room slowly became more packed with people until it was nearly over and the entire room was filled with fans of The Vaccines. The Vaccines live at 10:10 p.m.

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The Vaccines’ gained two new members, Timothy Lanham and Yoann Intonti, after the original drummer left.

An anxious crowd awaited the arrival of The Vaccines. People in the audience peered around the stage and fidgeted with excitement. The lights began to dim and undim, and the crowd began to scream as the ballroom’s background music started to fade. The chorus for ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” began playing suddenly and filled the ballroom with twirling couples and innocent childlike laughter. The Vaccines emerge from backstage, quickly picking up their instruments and kicking off their set with “Nightclub,” a song from their fourth-studio album, “Combat Sports.” Playing songs back-to-back and leaving little rest for the crowd, The Vaccines shredded through songs such as “20/20,” “Dream Lover” and “Wetsuit.” An echoing note off the piano sparked nostalgia and mellowness among the audience, as

the crowd sang in unison to the first verse of “Wetsuit” along with lead singer Justin Young. Yet as soon as the song ended, with a burst of energy, the crowd jumped to their toes as The Vaccines played “Your Love Is My Favourite Band.” Young brought the performance to life with his exaggerated facial expressions and dance moves. Feeding off of the crowd’s excitement, The Vaccines began to perform their unreleased song, “Let’s Jump Off the Top.” Within a few seconds into the song, a malfunction created a loud screech on the speakers, resulting in Young stopping the song and apologizing. The Vaccines started the song over in an attempt to redeem themselves, receiving an even louder applause from the crowd. In between songs Young introduced the band: bassist Arni Arnason, drummer Yoann Intonti,

keyboardist Timothy Lanham and guitarist Freddie Cowan. Young left himself out of the introduction and joked with the crowd that they should already know his name. The Vaccines finished off their set with “I Can’t Quit,” the first single released from the band’s album “Combat Sports.” In a flash, without a goodnight or a farewell, The Vaccines ran off the stage leaving the concert to an abrupt stop as crew members began packing the instruments. Encore After leaving the audience in disarray, the band finally reappeared appeasing the crowd with their chants for an encore. They opening with “Surfing in the Sky” and “A Lack of Understanding.” They closed off their encore with “All in White” from their first-studio album “What Did

Mourners was the perfect opener for The Vaccines as their punk style complemented The Vaccines’ indie rock, headbanging, happy-go-lucky tune of music. The Vaccines knew how to keep the audience hyped throughout the entire show. With Young’s unique performance style and the band’s fast-paced music, the band had no problem keeping the audience engaged The band steered clear of their sadder songs, focusing on headbanging classics and newer dance-worthy tracks. After the four-month delay from the original May concert, The Vaccines performed at the Teragram Ballroom without disappointment. The band even added a second show the following day at the same venue to make it up to their Los Angeles fans. Although the concert was worth the wait, there are some things they could have done better. If The Vaccines had organized the setlist to better accommodate slower songs such as “Family Friend,” “Melody Calling” or “Young American,” then it would have made for a more intimate experience considering the small venue it took place in. The Vaccines will be continuing their United States tour until Oct. 16. Their last show is a soldout concert at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York.

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Review: ‘Circe’ bewitches its readers ‘Circe’ is a book about a young girl who finds herself by practicing witchcraft. STEPHANIE DELATEUR Asst. Lifestyle Editor

“Circe” by Madeline Miller is the perfect Halloween read with an ancient twist. Readers can delve into the tale of Circe, a witch in the world of Greek mythology, and get some inspiration for a Halloween costume. Last summer, I was sitting at home looking online for historical fiction books to read when I stumbled upon “Circe.” I immediately became excited because I recognized the author, Madeline Miller, and I loved the first book, “The Song of Achilles,” which was released in 2012. “The Song of Achilles” is an ancient Greek fiction book that gives the Trojan War a modern twist. I learned “Circe,” was released in April 2018 but I never envisioned a sequel to “The Song of Achilles.” Despite it being labeled as the sequel to “The Song of Achilles,” is a standalone book with its own characters. “Circe” gives away the ending to the first book and briefly talks about the characters, but it does not continue where “The Song of Achilles” left off. Having some knowledge of the plot and characters would be helpful but is not required. I had no prior knowledge of the Greek tales of Achilles and Circe so I had no expectations for this book. I was curious about the character Circe and I soon discovered that the more I read, the more I wanted to keep reading. Circe is the daughter of Helios, the sun god, and Perse, the sea nymph. She is in no way the favorite child and is not as pretty as her sisters. She creates a problem at the beginning of the story and learns of its consequences as the story progresses. Circe learns

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early on that she has the ability to utilize herbs, a form of witchcraft. But once her father banishes her to an island, she’s forced to grow up and become independent and self-sustaining. Circe has courage and develops the ability to recognize her mistakes. The character development of Circe is incredible and the way she is able to mature and change is inspiring. On the solitary island, she is able to provide for herself, which aids in her growth and maturity. She learns to hone her witchcraft abilities. Circe starts off a girl and blossoms into woman. Fans of Greek mythology would recognize characters such as: Hermes, Odysseus, Jason, Apollo and Athena. Miller introduces many Greek gods and goddesses and gives them their own personality. Miller keeps her same easy-to-read writing style in “Circe.” The way she builds suspense keeps readers unwilling, and in some instances, unable to put the book down. The only thought on my mind was, “What’s going to happen next?” I was anxious to see how the story progressed. The author takes you on an emotional roller coaster with the introduction of new characters and events that happen throughout the story. The book has a really strong ending that wraps up the story perfectly. When I finished “The Song of Achilles,” the ending remained on my mind for days. The same was true of “Circe.” It is a refreshing take on an ancient tale and a fantastic book for anyone who enjoys history, greek mythology or just wants to get in the Halloween spirit.

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The event also offered free admission with festival-style lawn seating for the rest of the community to show their support for all of the performers. As a new feature this year, food vendors and carnival games accompanied the music to bring a family-friendly atmosphere to the prestigious event. “I had gotten the newsletter in my email about the Concert Under the Stars and it looked very appealing to come sit out with my friends and listen to music,” said Kevin Montgomery, a CSUF student. Concert Under the Stars VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

catered to everyone in the Fullerton community while allowing the students in the art program to show off their talents. Since the concert happens annually, there will be many opportunities to visit. The concert came to a close with a crowd favorite, a five-minute firework show which brought forth a multitude of “oohs” and “ahs” from those present. “I love after we finish, we bow and we run off stage and go watch the fireworks together as a whole performance group. Seeing everyone who comes because it’s such a big event is super cool,” Clark said.

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MONDAY OCTOBER 8, 2018

Artificial intelligence poses risk to jobs Machines taking over the workplace will threaten livelihoods.

SOMMER CLARK Staff Writer

Many students have been working toward their degrees and careers for almost half their lives. But imagine spending countless hours studying and training for a career only to be replaced by a machine. A world without work may seem appealing, but it threatens workers’ livelihoods and their sense of purpose. The idea that mankind can be replaced by technology is not new. In the 20th century, there was a point when it was widely agreed that automation would lead to a lesser requirement of work, said Dustin Abnet, assistant professor of American studies. Automation and artificial intelligence threaten to replace large sections of the workforce. Forty-seven percent of US employment has a high risk of being eliminated and the employees replaced by technology, according to an Oxford University study on the future of employment. AI systems can now replace workers in some areas and the AI in development will be flexible and adaptable just like a human, said Dileep George, co-founder and chief technology officer for Vicarious, at the World Economic Forum. General AI that holds the same level of human intelligence is still something that is far away, and achieving it depends on the

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breakthroughs that intelligent people are invested in achieving. “It is not a question of whether it will happen, but when it will happen,” George said. Seventy-two percent of Americans worry about a future where many human-held jobs could be replaced by robots and computers, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in 2017. There have been jobs that have resisted automation for a long time. As early as the 1940s, planes have

had the ability to fly automatically, yet there are still pilots that navigate airplanes because people do not trust machinery alone to fly them, Abnet said. However, there are some who welcome the end of work because it would allow more time for leisure activities. As things stand now, work is a source of compensation for people, so that income would need to be replaced. While this might be possible,

people tend to appreciate their leisure time more when they are working hard. “Work isn’t just a source of income, it’s a source of purpose and meaning,” Abnet said. Being rewarded for hard work is also fundamental to ideas of social justice. Workers might not only lose their sense of meaning, they could potentially lose their primary means of social advancement. Students are especially vulnerable

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CSUF draws tie in first conference match

Edward Salazar and Samuel Goni scored goals for the Titans’ 2-2 game. BRANDY FLORES Freelancer

Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer opened conference play with a 2-2 draw in double overtime against Cal State Northridge at Titan Stadium on Wednesday. Both sides played aggressively the entire match. Fullerton totaled 16 fouls with five cards and Northridge committed 19 fouls with three cards. Defender Edward Salazar received the Titans second red card of the season in the 99th minute. Toward the end of the game, Titans head coach George Kuntz exchanged words with one of the Matadors. “The guy said things about my family I had never heard before and he touched me. I don’t know what’s going to be done about that but I wouldn’t let my players do that, it’s unacceptable. I didn’t do anything to that guy,” Kuntz said. The Matadors scored their two goals early in the first half. Kuntz said he was disappointed with the two goals because “those were things (the team) prepared not to

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Titans defender Jacob Cini intercepts the ball from a CSUN Matador during the Oct. 3 game.

give up.” The Titans matched midway through the second half, with goals from midfielder Mark Hernandez in the 60th minute and forward Samuel Goni in the 67th. While Kuntz gave praise to multiple Titans, he said Hernandez was the catalyst for the game. “He was just battling and fighting for 30 minutes. I haven’t seen him that possessed in a long time,” Kuntz said. Following their second goal, the Titans huddled on the sidelines and midfielder Ross McPhie said the message reinforced teamwork and perseverance. “We just knew we had to keep it together, keep doing what we’ve been working on and keep playing how we want to play. We know that we can score goals,” McPhie said. After 12 games, the Titans hold a 4-2-6 record. Goni said he’s not worried about their tendency to end games in draws. “We were losing 2-0 and we came back and had chances to go up 3-2. We show the fight we have as a team and how good we are together,” Goni said. The Titans will travel to UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 6 for their second conference game.

Losses pile on for CSUF volleyball

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CSUF volleyball players no. 13 Harley Carmo, no. 3 Courtney Mueller and no. 4 Tatiana Toleafoa react to their teammate diving for the ball during the Oct. 6 game against UC Riverside.

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Cal State Fullerton volleyball was shutout in three-straight sets by three points or less against University of California, Riverside on Saturday in the Titan Gym. This game marks the Titans 11th loss in a row, and sixth shutout in a row. They have yet to win a

conference match this season. Their record is now 6-12 overall and 0-5 in conference play. “I think one thing we need to do is just make sure they don’t go on really long runs, each set there were runs they got at least six points in the rotation, so we definitely need to get out of those quicker and be able to finish,” said middle blocker Summer Kerins. Fullerton lost the first set 2522, however the Titans came out strong with 17 kills. Outside hitter Felicia Marshall accounted for six, but the team committed nine errors. Riverside had 13 kills but

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SUMMER KERINS Middle Blocker committed three errors. Middle blocker Summer Kerins had nine kills and 11.5 total points

against UC Riverside, with a .350 attack percentage. Marshall and outside hitter Madeline Schneider were right behind Kerins, both with nine kills. Fullerton lost the second set by two points, achieving 13 kills compared to Riverside’s nine. The Titans took the lead twice during the second set and tied it two times. “We definitely worked a ton in practice just with setters and working with communication and so I think communicating through everything today with setters and everyone else on the court

really helps to keep focused,” Kerins said. The Titans lost the third set by three points to the Highlanders by the same score as the first set, 25-22. Fullerton will continue to work for its first conference win when they visit University of California, Irvine Oct. 11 at Crawford Court. The Anteaters’ only conference loss was against the University of Hawaii, where Irvine lost three of five sets. Irvine has a 10-7 overall record and are 4-1 in conference play.