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Elevator permits are out of date

Volume 104 Issue 18

Stalking cases reported to CSUF police There are several resources for Titans who feel harassed on campus. HOSAM ELATTAR News Editor

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Elevators inside the Titan Student Union, University Hall, McCarthy Hall and Pollak library have temporary permits.

California code requires proof of inspection for conveyors to be in use. KORRYN SANCHEZ Layout Editor

Cal State Fullerton has multiple elevators that are out of compliance with the California conveyance code, which states “no elevator shall be operated without a valid, current permit” issued by the elevator district office. College Park elevators display permits that expired on April 28 and the Humanities and Social Sciences building displays a

permit that expired on June 16. The elevators in the Titan Student Union, University Hall, Pollak Library and McCarthy Hall all have temporary permits posted inside of the conveyance. The university has a total of 77 elevators on the main campus. Each elevator must be inspected at least once a year, except in special circumstances, and have posted proof of an up-to-date permit and inspection, according to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations website. The California Department of Industrial Relations confirmed in an email that each of the elevators

on campus were inspected by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health between July 10 and Aug. 3. However, not every elevator has been issued a permit. Forty-two of the 77 elevators on the main campus have been issued permits. According to an email from the Santa Ana District office, CSUF elevator inspection schedules have been consistent since 2016. CSUF elevator permits were issued on July 15, 2016 and Aug. 16, 2017. Not all of the elevators’ permits on the main campus have

been issued for the year of 2018. Chi-Chung Keung, director of news media services at CSUF, spoke on behalf of the university’s facilities department, who declined to comment. Keung said not every elevator on campus has been issued its annual permit. However, he said all of them have received their annual inspections. Linda Gutierrez, billing department manager with elevator company Lift Tech Elevator, said the state is typically six to nine months behind on inspections. SEE LIFT

There were six cases of stalking reported to Cal State Fullerton University Police in the last month, according to the department’s crime log. The cases occurred after the release of the Annual Security Report this year, which noted an increase of reported stalking cases on campus over the last three years. In 2015, there were seven cases reported, which increased in 2017 to 19 reported cases. University Police Captain Scot Willey said he was unsure if stalking cases are increasing or just being reported more. “People are stepping forward and feeling comfortable to come out and talk to us. I don’t know that they’ve increased, but I don’t doubt that they have because of social media. There’s so many different ways now to be a stalker that’s so easy to do. You can do it from your phone,” Willey said. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 7.5 million people are stalked in a year. About 15 percent of women are stalked during their lifetime compared to about 6 percent of men. SEE UPD

Music and food bring Fullerton together Fullerton Market is held weekly for the community in downtown. MATTISON CANO Staff Writer

Vendors line Fullerton’s streets for the night, selling locally grown or handmade products. The guests who come to market night enjoy themselves as they line up for food, carry around shopping bags full of products or laugh with their friends. The Downtown Plaza brings in crowds from all over the city on Thursday evenings for the Fullerton Market. “Market night is a place to bring either your handmade (items), or what you’re selling and want to get out to the people. You sell, you talk, you meet new people. You come out, listen to music, eat — you have a good time,” said Paulette Lundy, owner of Coulters Corner. The free admission provides visitors with attractions such as face painting, a beer and wine garden, several hot food vendors, handmade knits and live music. Visitors of market night are also encouraged to visit the award-winning Fullerton Museum Center, as it is in close proximity to the plaza. Through these activities and more, market night is able to cater to many different age groups, including children and seniors. Kids often run through the water feature and seniors can be found dancing. Fullerton Market is also a dog-friendly environment as furry friends can be spotted all over the plaza. The environment encourages people to bond with their pets and even celebrates Dog Days every season where the booths and activities are planned

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Fresh fruit is available for purchase every week at the Fullerton Market. It features many locally grown and handmade products such as produce and hot food.

specifically for pooches. The live music entertainment begins around 6:30 p.m. and plays for the remainder of the night. There are different bands each week, playing a variety of rock ’n’ roll, blues and soul music. Some guests come early to save seats for the musical

performance, ensuring a good view of the live entertainment. Groups of seniors sometimes come to market night and have choreographed routines, Lundy said. Anna Connors is a returning guest who enjoys market night’s ambiance and food so much that she decided to share the

experience with her boyfriend, Jose Ramos. Ramos said the free food samples are the best part, especially the guacamole. “It’s the right amount of people — not too much, not too little — and there is a lot of good food around, a lot of interesting stuff that I would like to check out. It’s

a cool active atmosphere,” Ramos said. Fullerton Market is open until Oct. 25 and takes place on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The market is located in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue, adjacent to the Fullerton Museum Center. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

2 News

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2018

Proposition 6 could repeal the 2017 gas tax The California ballot measure will determine if there will be a decrease in gas and vehicle taxes or if they will remain the same.

overpasses, and improving public transportation services will risk losing the funding they need to be completed. Proponents of the proposition argue that gas prices must go down due to the high cost of living in California and the high rate of taxes. The gas tax repeal campaign estimates that an average family of four will pay $779.28 more a year in taxes.

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A survey conducted by BallotPedia, an electoral information database, found that of 964 likely voters, 39 percent were in support of the ballot, 52 percent opposed and 8 percent were still undecided about the proposition. Proposition 6 will be on the ballot in the Nov. 6 midterm elections.

Proposition 6 would repeal a law that created additional gasoline taxes and vehicle fees passed by the California State Legislature in 2017. Those taxes and fees are designated for road repairs and public transportation. A yes vote on Proposition 6 means the 2017 legislation that raised the state tax on gas fuel and vehicles would be removed. If this occurs, the legislature would be required to get a majority of California voters to approve new state fuel and vehicle taxes in the future. A no vote on Proposition 6 means the legislation stays in place and current gas prices remain, with inflation-based increases that are scheduled for the future and will not need voters’ approval. These fuel and vehicle taxes will continue to fund highway and road maintenance. Matthew Dabbah, CSUF student, said he commutes from Lake Forest to campus every week and is hopeful that the price of gas and how much he spends on gas will decrease. “It would save me a lot of money since I drive up here five days a week. Even a small decrease in gas prices per gallon would make a big difference in the long run. Hopefully it will happen in the future,” Dabbah said. According to U.S. News Education, 99 percent of the 34,920 undergraduate students enrolled at Cal State Fullerton live off campus. Sarah Hill, political science professor at CSUF, said the requirements it took to pass the bill showed how important it was to the legislature. “This is such an important issue. Two-thirds of both houses of the legislature had to agree to pass it, because it’s a tax increase. So, clearly the legislature thinks it’s important,” Hill said. Transportation funding in California comes largely from local sources. Of California’s $35 billion transportation budget, $16 billion of that funding comes from sales taxes and transit fares. Twelve billion of that total comes from state fuel and vehicle taxes - which Proposition 6 covers, according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Voting yes or no can determine if gas prices will fall, but at the expense of reduced funding for highway and road maintenance, according to the Official Voter Information Guide. Supporters of the yes vote believe that politicians are using Proposition 6 as a way to divert money accumulated through the gas tax away from the proposed projects. The tax also gets increased every year automatically, according to the Yes on 6 campaign website. However, Hill said this increase is due to inflation. “(Before) there was no accounting for inflation and now it will be pegged to inflation, so as prices increase, the tax would increase accordingly. That’s needed to just keep up with the price increase,” she said. According to the No on Prop. 6 campaign website, projects that involve fixing potholes, repairing bridges and

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Lift: Elevators are noncompliant

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The College Park elevator permits expired April 28.

1 “(The inspectors) probably haven’t been on site for a year going on almost a year and a half, which is unfortunately typical. They are just really behind,” Gutierrez said. The elevator company is responsible for submitting the compliance to the state’s office by the deadline of its permit expiration, according to an email from Gutierrez. In order for the permit to be issued, two requirements must be met. by the compliance date. First, all mechanical issues must be corrected and “corresponding compliance sent to the state’s office.” Second, the university must submit payment for the CONTINUED FROM

conveyance fee. The fee is similar to that of a car registration, Gutierrez said. Both of these steps must be completed before the state can issue an updated permit for each conveyance. Elevators are out of compliance with the Elevator Safety Order if they are continuously operating without an up-todate permit posted on the physical elevator. Keung said the elevators that do not have temporary permits posted may have required mechanical updates and will not receive an annual permit until the Department of Industrial Relations comes back to double-check that those updates have been made and the elevator is within compliance.

For the Record In the Oct. 9 issue of the Daily Titan, the first page story “Crisis centers spark debate in California” subhead was inaccurate. The subhead stated “State law says clinics don’t have to provide women with abortion information.” It was not a state law, but instead a Supreme Court decision.

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News 3

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2018

Project Rebound seeks partnership Program asks to join forces with Associated Students at Tuesday’s meeting. ALYSSA LOPEZ Opinion Editor

About 65 percent of people released from prison in California will return to prison within three years, according to a 2012 report by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The rate of returning convicts for rebound scholars is only 3 percent. Formerly incarcerated students who want to continue their education can do so at Cal State Fullerton with Project Rebound, a philanthropically-funded program that helps guide them through higher education. The program, which started at CSUF in 2016, is looking to secure a partnership with Associated Students to help build upon its success, said Brady Heiner, Project Rebound founding director at Tuesday’s Associated Students Board of Directors meeting. Jenny Oshiro, a Project Rebound scholar, is one individual who is in the program. To her, Project Rebound is a safe space and being a part of it has made her feel personally understood. I started last semester extremely insecure, afraid to fail and unsure that I would be welcomed on this campus,” Oshiro said. Romarilyn Ralston, program coordinator, said the program offers admission support for those currently incarcerated and upon their release can help with

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Brian Heiner is the founding director for Cal State Fullerton’s Project Rebound, which came to campus in 2016.

financial aid, food support and a variety of other resources. Ralston said Project Rebound scholars are expected to give back to the community. This includes outreach on campus and in the city of Fullerton. An important part of the success of these scholars are the activities offered to them through the program. These activities

also help build community. “It’s not just about them being a part of the Rebound program, but also being a part of the Titan family and then larger society,” Ralston said. Project Rebound is the first program in the state and possibly the country that provides a university-based housing option for previously incarcerated students,

UPD: Campus harassment

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Willey said most of the stalkers that University Police deal with are male. Stalking incident in Mihaylo Hall on Oct. 3 A student reported an unidentified male continuously hanging outside of her classroom in Mihaylo Hall. The man showed up three different times and told University Police he was trying to engage the student in conversation. The student said she confronted the individual and informed him that she called the police. This was the last time she saw him, Willey said. “Things like this we’ll usually send an officer out the next time her class is on (and) if we can see the guy we’ll stop and talk to them,” Willey said. “If it’s not a student, we’ll issue a stay-away order because now they’ve interrupted the normal business of a university.” Stalking incident in McCarthy Hall on Sept. 19 A CSUF employee reported seeing her ex-boyfriend at her office door. She told University Police that the man had a violent history and the employee had not seen him for three or four years, VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

Willey said. “We don’t know if he was here on other business and just happened to be standing there when she walked out, or if it was something more nefarious. If it repeated we’d have to start looking at that,” he said. Stalking incident in Mihaylo Hall on Sept. 17 A female reported that a male sat too close to her in Mihaylo Hall. She told police that when she got up to speak with her friends, the individual followed her. Police gave the male a cease and desist order, which Willey described as a police intervention. Stalking incident on Sept. 17 A student reported that one of her male classmates kept sitting next to her, asking to see her phone and contacting her through Snapchat. Officers contacted the individual and warned him to “cease and desist,” Willey said. “Usually when the police start contacting you, it works well. We don’t see a lot of repeat offenders after that, that’s why we’re here. That’s why we want more people to (report it),” Willey said. Other incidents Another incident occurred on Sept. 25 in the computer science

building and a separate case on Sept. 26 in an undisclosed location, according to the crime report.

Heiner said. The John Irwin Memorial House, located in Fullerton, has room for six students in the program to stay after their release. The house is designed to support the community and allow for individuals to have a safe space, she said. Project Rebound has also recently begun a housing support

scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship had an average GPA of 3.7, Heiner said. For students who have an incarceration experience, Ralston said the availability of resources is critical to the success of their academic reintegration. “Our resources are limited and our need is great,” Ralston said to the board of directors.

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Reporting stalking cases Magdalena Diaz, a campus confidential advocate for the WoMen’s & Adult Reentry Center, serves as a confidential resource for students, faculty and staff who have been affected by gender-based violence. Diaz said it’s important to report these matters. “I think it is important because the behavior won’t stop by itself. If the person wants some type of remedy, it is safer to have (law enforcement) get involved or get a restraining order than trying to confront the stalker themselves, just because we don’t know what the stalkers response is going to be,” Diaz said. Diaz encourages anyone to come to her if they don’t feel comfortable reporting incidents to the police. “I am a confidential resource so I do not have to report to law enforcement or the university. They can come to me and I can connect them to the appropriate resources or I can help to work with them to develop a safety plan that feels comfortable for them,” Diaz said. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN

4 Opinion

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2018

Column:Balancing my busy life School and work leaves little opportunity for social engagements.

There is just too much going on for anyone at school to retain the information given. Learning is difficult when there are several subjects a day that require analyzing content in different ways, so there may be more gaps in learning. It also makes it harder to study. Some instructors have the audacity to suggest two hours of studying for every hour of class, but the fact is that I just don’t have the quality time to drill down readings and focus on learning the material. I have days where I spend hours doing homework and studying for quizzes and forums, and the second those are done, any information I analyzed gets purged from my memory because I’m tired from an onslaught of responsibility and the sponge that used to be my brain can’t absorb more information. It’s scary realizing that I don’t learn as much as I once did, that I sink into video games not to enjoy them, but to forget for five seconds that I’m an increasingly sleep-deprived student trying to make everything work. I know my social life dwindles with each year and I’m finding less time to relax and unwind from everything. The same thing is happening to my friends; it’s hard finding a time to get together because everyone’s schedule is different — you’d have more luck winning a lottery than getting a bunch of tired, busy college students together. Were it not for the continued support of my friends, family, ever-amazing girlfriend and her family to drag me out of that hole of despair, I don’t think I could stomach time slipping away like sand falling through a broken hourglass. Don’t try to do as I did and temporarily escape from the struggle, because it’ll catch up to you. What you can gain from facing these struggles is the strength and mental fortitude to make those seconds count. In the end, it’s the moments of peace you want to work toward. I know that there are others reading this who are in similar predicaments and for those of you like me, I get it. I get every worry and cold feeling of not having enough time. I can’t say it’ll get easier, I’ll be honest in that sense. But what I can tell you is that your time becomes more precious because of it. The hours you spend with people you care about get that much sweeter, and they will know it.

ANTONIO LOPEZ Staff Writer

I wanted to believe that after starting my fourth year of college, things would get easier if I set up a better work and school routine. However, college has blindsided me again, and the workload now leaves no time to go off-schedule, unless I want to fail. College is supposed to be a time where people develop their passions and find their own self-determination, where they can explore and discover themselves. But that time for exploration often gets stifled as schedules become more demanding. This semester, I’m on campus Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Finding parking and leaving campus adds yet another hour every day, plus an hour of commuting. I spend a total of approximately 24 hours on campus every week. I also work four to five days a week at a McDonald’s in Garden Grove from six to ten. It’s not glamorous, but it keeps food in my belly and pays for those $100 books. I barely have any time to go home, but when I do, I change and leave once again to attend class. I spend a minimum of 40 hours at school and work each week. Now add in studying and all auxiliary aspects of school that fall outside the realm of what’s spent on campus and every minute of my life seems to be occupied. Students spend 3 1/2 hours per day on educational activities, according to a 2016 study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That leaves little wiggle room between classes to study an adequate amount for each subject.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2018

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Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation as the next Supreme Court justice leaves an unsettling feeling with women of the #MeToo movement.

Reclaiming a word won’t fix its meaning The Amber Rose SlutWalk is a misguided effort.

ALYSSA LOPEZ Opinion Editor

The term slut is defined as a woman who has had many sexual partners, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The word hasbeen used to shame and put down women, but recently, women have been organizing events like the Amber Rose SlutWalk to reclaim such derogatory words. While marching together may give women a sense of power and confidence, the idea that the word slut can be reclaimed is overly optimistic and misguided. Empowering women requires much more work to be done and if real change is to be made, derogatory words such as slut, need to be removed from common vocabulary all together. The Amber Rose SlutWalk became a movement after Toronto police officer, Michael Sanguinetti, spoke to students at Osgoode Hall Law School on personal safety and said, “I’ve been told I’m not supposed to say this – however, women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.” Statements like this, needlessly blame the victims of sexual assault. The Amber Rose SlutWalk was an event held last week that is meant to empower women and aims to remove power from offensive terms and put a stop to issues such as victim blaming, gender inequality and derogatory labels. Victim blaming is never right. If a woman reports a sexual assault, they need to feel like they’re not going to be blamed for that assault. It is important to bring awareness to these issues so that it hopefully sparks some kind of change within modern society. Chelsea Reynolds, assistant VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

professor of communications at Cal State Fullerton, said that while bringing attention to social movements like SlutWalk is important, having women parade down a street isn’t going to make any critical changes for women’s issues. “I think SlutWalk does create media discourse and public discourse around women’s issues, including rape culture, abortion [and] feminism. But in the same way that social media activism is a kind of activism, I think that these SlutWalks and parades are also, kind of a cheap and ineffective way of achieving representation,” Reynolds said. It’s understandable why women would want to take the power and negativity away from a word such as slut. Nobody, male or female, needs to be shamed or judged for how many people they’ve had sex with, but it seems that men don’t worry about receiving this type of criticism. Unfortunately, slut has been used too often throughout history to create a stigma around women having multiple sexual partners for it to be successfully reclaimed. In a letter published by Black Women’s Blueprint in 2015, a human and civil rights organization, it stated, “As Black women, we do not have the privilege or the space to call ourselves ‘slut’ without validating the already historically entrenched ideology and recurring messages about what and who the Black woman is.” Reynolds said that a parade won’t change votes but actual voting is the only sure way to accomplish a real change. Women need to vote for representatives that will be able to make choices that will benefit all females. Despite its problems, the SlutWalk is a good start because it brings awareness to these issues, but the only way to ensure that things will change to support women’s rights is to know and vote for people who will advocate for women within politics. Women should be able to have as many sexual partners as they want with no stigma or terms attached. Reclaiming a word doesn’t modify the meaning. True empowerment and equality starts with acknowledging the word slut as derogatory and not using it to shame women.

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The Amber Rose SlutWalk occurred last week in Los Angeles, with people holding signs in support of the event.

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6 Lifestyle

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2018

Review: ‘Maniac’ is binge-worthy Netflix series explores mental health and the importance of self-worth. BROOKE FARIEN Staff Writer

Since the arrival of “Black Mirror,” Netflix has fully embraced the mind warping, psychological thrill that has drawn viewers to the dark side of visual entertainment. “Maniac” is the perfect addition to this new era of mind-warping shows. This binge-worthy dark comedy features two test subjects brought together through a pharmaceutical trial. The futuristic setting of a dystopian New York plays heavily into ‘90s motifs, revealing a world that has taken a step backwards in all useful and aesthetic technology. Owen Milgrim, played by Jonah Hill, is an emotionally unstable man who stumbles upon the trial, looking for a way out of his chaotic life in any form. Annie Landsberg, played by Emma Stone, graces her role as a drug-addicted woman, hell-bent on remembering the horrors of her past. Drawn in by the circumstances of their seemingly pitiful lives and the promise of a permanent solution to all their troubles, they embark on the test of a lifetime. Throughout the episodes they are asked to take three pills. Each one presents a different approach to confronting the problems in their lives. The connection between the two becomes more enhanced as technology allows them to peer into each other’s dreams and nightmares. The overwhelming presence of technology capable of altering their realities in the show seems to foreshadow some kind of eminent doom. The plotline becomes a

whirlwind that takes you through a sporadic montage of scenarios within the main story. The fantasies that director Cary Joji Fukunaga invites the viewers to join are enticing but sometimes confusing. Luckily, the two protagonists periodically remind the audience of what the reality really is. The man behind “Maniac,” Fukunaga, is no stranger to the thrill of dark visuals. He was also a co-writer for the screenplay of the 2017 movie, “It.” He appeals to deeper emotions inside all of us, as viewers see the characters in “It” and “Maniac” wrestling with their inner demons. The viewer begins to better understand the characters through the use of flashbacks, which subjects the audience to their past grievous circumstances. Scandal, death and trauma haunt the minds of these test subjects, as the audience travels further down the rabbit hole. Although they aren’t fully understanding why they have a connection in the first place, viewers see a relationship begin to blossom throughout the episodes. Annie fully embraces this connection as the season wears on, becoming the hero Owen always dreamed of. Viewers see Owen’s character progression and can’t help but notice the depth that he ultimately brings to the show. Although his usual unenthusiastic speech and lack of emotion seem to bog the character down to the stereotypical stigma he is portraying, Stone effortlessly offers the comedic relief, reminding the viewers why they love to watch her on screen. The unstable characters and blatant portrayal of mental health issues clearly illustrate the thoughtfulness of each episode. It centers around how people respond to issues that may not be visible on the surface and the courage it takes to confront

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Colorful fragments of Owen Milgrim (Jonah Hill) and Annie Landsberg (Emma Stone) are portrayed in the show’s poster.

a deep-seated emotional issue within oneself. Ultimately, it is about the power that can come from recognizing our own self-worth. “Maniac” takes the audience

on a virtual ride across the corners of the viewers’ mind showing them what lies inside is capable of so much more than others may know. It slowly allows the two main characters to seep into

the vulnerable parts that make up everyone. Owen and Annie show the many complications that life can bring and the empowerment that can come from facing them.

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CANCER (Jun. 21 - Jul. 22) Lots of feelings come to visit and they can unexpectedly distract you from your obligations today. Stay anchored in your natural authenticity and experience the flow of your emotions without becoming swept away by any one temperamental high or low.

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LEO (Jul. 23 - Aug. 22) Change is required to break an impasse today. But progress might be in a temporary holding pattern until conditions are ripe for that to happen.

Looking to find a roommate?

Trying to sell that used car?

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VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22) It is perfectly acceptable to hold someone to his or her word today. But don’t be shocked if that same high standard is held up for you, too. An emphasis on integrity gives heightened value to straightforward and honest ways.

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LIBRA (Sep. 23 - Oct. 22) A little creative thinking can go a long way today. Few know this to be true as well as you. Your innovative approach could be successfully applied in business negotiations or when making plans for travel or a social event.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

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You’re running hot or you’re running cold today as extra passion flows into all you do. Lukewarm does not seem to be an option. Shrewd tactics on the job, in sales, or regarding career advancement can give a special glow to inner confidence.

You prefer to remain unseen and undisturbed by others today. Whether it is a passion project or sweet relaxation that’s so engaging, you’re most content when fully engulfed in doing your own thing.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Sometimes it’s tiring to be the rock upon which so many lean, even when you are so proficient at it. It can be a healthy emotional release to grant yourself permission for some off-duty time.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Your independent spirit puts the very idea of turning to another for advice or encouragement far outside of your everyday frame of reference. And lately you may have entirely forgotten that leaning on someone else is an option. © thewordsearch.com

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PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) Encountering unusual circumstances rouses potent emotions today. Instinct tells you that these feelings and desires could be fuel for a creative blaze, an entrepreneurial fire, or a romantic inferno.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2018

Big West standings Women’s soccer Team

Record

Points

UC Irvine

3-0-0

1.000

UC Santa Barbara

2-1-0

.667

Hawaii

2-2-0

.500

Long Beach State

1-0-1

.750

UC Riverside

1-1-1

.500

Cal Poly SLO

1-2-1

.375

CSUN

1-2-0

.333

UC Davis

1-2-0

.333

Cal State Fullerton

0-2-1

.167

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Forward Atlanta Primus avoids a Highlander during the Titans’ match against UC Riverside, Sept. 30.

CSUF rides losing streak to UC Davis Women’s soccer ranks last among Big West teams and have yet to win a conference game this season. JESSE LIMA Staff Writer

The Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team (39-2) travels to Northern California to face University of California, Davis tomorrow night before taking an eight-day break from conference play. After starting conference play with a draw against Long Beach State, the Titans have lost two straight games and haven’t claimed a victory within the Big West.

“Right now any type of success is extremely important. Through the course of the week in training we have been trying to build success into our session so that our women are feeling that success at the end of training and take that type of feeling into the match against UC Davis,” said head coach Demian Brown. UC Davis is returning from a four-game road trip, including its most recent visit to the University of Hawai’i. Sporting a 4-7-2 overall record and a 1-2-0 record during conference, the Aggies are also looking to climb the ladder in conference play. Starting midfielder Nano Oronoz leads the Titans in goals with five in her fourth year with the team. After playing almost every position on the field during her time at Cal State Fullerton, Oronoz said

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she feels her veteran presence has helped some of the younger players on the field. “Being able to come out my senior year with an idea of what to do and when to do it, and to be able to help all the new girls with the team has helped a lot.” “Being able to reach out to everyone and tell them what to do in each situation has also helped this season,” Oronoz said. Currently sixth in the conference in scoring, Oronoz thinks rest for the team after the trip to UC Davis will be beneficial, especially with injuries stacking up already. “Rest is very huge for us right now. Having some time to just recoup and get our bodies ready is really important,” Oronoz said.