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Volume 104 Issue 25

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Tuesday October 23, 2018

Demonstrators draw crowd Students steal a golf cart University Police made 15 arrests in October, one of which was a felony charge. KORRYN SANCHEZ Layout Editor

A crowd formed in the Quad as some individuals engaged in a heated discussion about a ‘Jesus Saves from Hell!’ sign.

Poster condemns Muslims, yoga pants and feminists to ‘eternal damnation.’ NOAH BIESIADA Asst. News Editor

A crowd of students congregated in the Quad to protest two men who came on campus with a banner that read “Jesus Saves from Hell!” on Monday. The two religious demonstrators arrived on campus around noon and began to disperse at around three in the afternoon. A large group of students circled around them for several hours to

talk about and protest their sign, which condemned witches, yoga pants, Muslims and feminists to “eternal damnation.” A line of faculty from the Student Life and Leadership office stood between the crowd and the demonstrators to ensure no physical altercations occurred, including Interim Director Tony Pang. Student Life and Leadership usually sends someone to monitor such situations, said Capt. Scot Willey from University Police. The members from Student Life and Leadership were unable to be reached for comment. Several students were extremely vocal, screaming profanities at the

two men and calling them “racist,” “anti-feminist” and a variety of other expletives. The men were repeatedly challenged on their Biblical knowledge by people in the crowd, and both sides relentlessly insulted one another. One of the demonstrators said that if the students’ parents knew what the students were doing, they would be ashamed of them. According to officers on scene, the crowd fluctuated between 40 to 100 people throughout the day, until the demonstrators chose to move out from the middle of the crowd, yelling that anyone who wanted to discuss their message

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could follow them. The crowd didn’t move, except for a handful of students. After that, the rest of the crowd was broken up with encouragement from several faculty members, advising the students to go study and register to vote. “They were personally attacking people, one girl was called fat multiple times,” said Colbi Roy, a freshman psychology major who saw part of the conflict. “He was telling people that they didn’t have dads and that their fathers were alcoholics and that their parents didn’t love them.” SEE RALLY

A group of Cal State Fullerton students stole an athletics department golf cart from the Kinesiology and Health Science building on Oct. 5 and were arrested by University Police. Scot Willey, University Police captain, described the incident: The students drove the golf cart into the interior campus around midnight. When the campus police began following them, the group fled toward La Vista High School. “They didn’t rig any wires or anything like that, they stuck a key in that worked, that was it,” he said. After crashing into a barricade, the group fled on foot into the local neighborhoods. Three arrests were made by the Fullerton Police Department after a call from the University Police. The driver was charged with a felony. The golf cart was worth around $12,000, Willey said. “Three of them were booked down at Orange County jail on 10-8-51, which is a felony stolen vehicle,” Willey said. SEE CRIME

ASI hosts laid-back drop-in DIY class

Students learn how to create unique animal ears in a stress-free ASI class. MATTISON CANO Staff Writer

Hot glue guns were plugged in and craft supplies were ready to be transformed into wire animal ears at the drop-in art DIY sessions hosted in the lower level of the Titan Student Union at the Grand Stairs Studio. Students spent an hour creating the ears, which are perfect for Halloween or even a trip to an amusement park. All of the supplies needed to craft animal ears were set out on tables, along with several decorative pieces allowing students to be as creative as they wanted. Sample wire ears were also displayed so students could get some inspiration for their own projects. Soft music played in the background during the session, creating a stress-free and relaxing environment for the students. They also had the option to come and go as they pleased, giving them complete control of their experience. “I think it’s fun seeing people come craft and learn things they’ve never done before. Even if they’ve done it before, having a space to do it and time to relax and get away. This is a nice hour to just get away from school and be inside this room and craft,” said Arin Peña, Grand Stairs Studio instructor. Peña helped students start their animal ears by instructing them through the basic steps of bending wires and affixing them onto the supplied headbands. She then let the students craft at their own pace but walked

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Arin Peña, Grand Stairs Studio instructor, teaches students how to make wired animal ears with wire to a small workshop of students.

around and answered any questions that the crafters had. Some crafters chose to make cat-styled ears, while others went for a classic mouse-eared look. Peña said the wire was malleable yet sturdy, which allowed students to create any shape they wanted. Mitchell Aguilera, Cal State Fullerton chemistry student, said he would make Disney-inspired Mickey Mouse ears for his future goddaughter as her

mom, his sister-in-law, loves all things Disney. He decided to check out all of the decoration options before making up his mind on the design. Aguilera said this was not his first time at a drop-in art session and this time he came with classmates. One of the classmates, Michael Gonzalez, CSUF biochemistry student, also gave his animal ears away as a present. “I am making something for my girlfriend. She is going

to Escape, it’s like a Halloween-themed rave, so I am trying to make something like a vampire because that’s what she said she wanted to be,” Gonzales said. Gonzalez said he enjoyed being able to be creative and express his ideas. Students had a great opportunity to be unique with their individual projects as there were many ear decoration options to choose from. Some of the

options included flowers, greenery, lace and several patterned fabrics. Allison Pina, CSUF communicative disorders student, said she was inspired by the example ears and made Mickey Mousestyled ears to wear to Disneyland, where she is a frequent visitor. CSUF DIY art classes are offered every Wednesday and Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018

Initiative could affect dialysis clinics Proposition 8 will determine if kidney dialysis clinics’ revenue will be limited. SAMMY JONES Staff Writer

Proposition 8 would regulate how much outpatient kidney dialysis clinics charge for dialysis treatment. A yes vote on Proposition 8 would limit income from kidney dialysis clinics based on a formula that would require the clinics to pay a partial refund to “primary health insurance companies” that pay for the treatment, according to the California voter’s guide. A no vote on Proposition 8 means that kidney dialysis treatment centers would not have a limit on their income and would not be required to pay a partial refund, according to the California voter’s guide. Dialysis is the treatment used when individuals experience a failed kidney. The treatment performs normal functions of the kidney by eliminating salt, extra water and waste from the body, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Of the 661,000 Americans who have kidney failure, 468,000 individuals are on dialysis, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Deanna Jung, assistant nursing professor, said dialysis patients typically remain on a set schedule. They receive treatment three times a week. “When those patients go on vacation, they know they have to find a dialysis center wherever they are going so they can get the dialysis, because what happens is the toxins in your body elevate, which can cause different types of conditions,” Jung said. “You could die.” Nurses, doctors, patients and patient advocates oppose the proposition, according to the No on Prop 8 website. Those against the proposition believe it jeopardizes access to

dialysis for patients who need it to survive. Insurance companies will be limited on what they are required to pay for. This will force many dialysis clinics to cut back services or even close, according to the No on Prop 8 website. “I think it does put a burden on the smaller dialysis centers that are trying to make money. That’s what they are here for, but also for patient care as well,” Jung said. Patients would need to seek new dialysis centers, causing them to commute to farther destinations and spend an entire day receiving treatment, Jung said. “Those that require the dialysis, especially those who require it so frequently, it would impact them to where they would have to drive even longer,” Jung said. “It’s usually about three, four hours you are sitting there being dialyzed. If you figure it takes them longer to get there, longer for them to get home, that’s a burden for patients.” Supporters of the ballot measure said big dialysis corporations like DaVita and Fresenius make huge profits and monopolize the industry. They also say that patient care is suffering and basic safety and sanitation of dialysis clinics need to be improved for patients, according to the Yes on 8 campaign website. California dialysis centers are required to provide sanitation reports of every facility and are ranked among the highest in the country. The facilities are evaluated based on 376 indicators, according to the No on Prop 8 campaign website. Proposition 8 will be on the ballot in the Nov. 6 midterm elections. “Make sure that you read both sides and make a decision based on what you feel is best for you,” Jung said. “Look ahead a little bit in regards to health care because it’s such a delicate issue.”

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Students engaged in arguments with two regular CSUF visitors. CONTINUED FROM 1 While these groups are regularly on campus, there aren’t many options for the University Police to stop them, Willey said. “I would say they’re here probably once a week,” Willey said. “Free speech is allowed unless there is imminent violence.” Ian Baker, a freshman criminal justice major, said he supports the the First Amendment. “That’s not stuff that needs to be talked about especially on a college campus. I agree they can spread whatever message they want. We don’t have to agree with it, but it’s not something they need to get into an argument and altercation with students,” Baker said. The younger of the two men, who identified himself only as

Dean, said he has participated in similar demonstrations for the last six years. “Today was very normal,” Dean said. “Every campus is different. Every day is different. Sometimes people want to be more vocal, sometimes nobody shows up.” Willey also shared his views on the best way to deal with protestors and activists who find their way on campus, based on his experience working at both CSU Long Beach and Fullerton. “I’ll tell the students here the same thing I’ve told them for 12 years at (CSU Long Beach), which is: just keep moving,” Willey said. “We have to be smarter than these guys and we’re not. We keep stopping and giving them this huge crowd and that can sometimes lead to violence.” VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

News 3

TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018

Candidates utilize mobile apps to reach voters

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Young Kim and Gil Cisneros are both using phone applications to increase voter engagement. IAN FINLEY

Asst. News Editor

Three years ago CNN proclaimed the smartphone to be the “new political battleground” in America. Now, congressional candidates in the 39th District, Young Kim and Gil Cisneros, are using mobile phone apps to promote their campaigns for the Nov. 6 midterm election. Kim, the Republican candidate, is using an app called GOP Envoy. The grassroots political campaigning application lets campaign volunteers send messages to people on their smartphone contact list to raise support for candidates. The application keeps track of how many messages are sent and has a leaderboard for those who use the app. Cisneros, the Democratic candidate, is using the application Voter Circle for his

campaign, which allows voters in the district to send personal messages to people on their contact list and encourage them to vote, according to an email from Cory Irwin, the student outreach coordinator for Cisneros’ campaign. GOP Envoy is being used in Republican campaigns across the country by incumbents and challengers alike. Representatives from Florida’s Carlos Curbelo (26th District) to Kentucky’s Andy Barr (6th District) are registered on the application in hopes to win very close toss-up races. It didn’t take long for GOP Envoy to find itself in Orange County, where Cisneros and Kim are also in a close toss-up race. Even though the application is being used nationwide, Kim’s team has used it more than any other campaign, according to Jared Smith, the volunteer coordinator for the Kim for Congress campaign. GOP Envoy has become one of the many tools employed by the National Republican Congressional Committee in hopes that the Republican Party can retain its majority in

the House of Representatives after the upcoming midterm elections. Those contacted through Voter Circle can sign up to be “digital canvassers” and send messages to people in their contact list, according to Irwin. For the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Republican Party, these tools are necessary as midterm projections are becoming less and less favorable for Republicans. According to FiveThirtyEight, a database that analyzes political statistics, Republicans have only a 13.8 percent chance of keeping control of the 435-seat House. During a CSUF Republicans meeting on Oct. 16, Young Kim said she will be sending text messages using the GOP Envoy application. “I am challenging myself to beat anybody out there volunteering to do this, I’m going to send more texts than you do,” Kim said. “So I’m on it too, telling the voters ‘vote for Young Kim’ and why they should vote for Young Kim.”

Smith said that grassroots resources like this are important for trying to win office with limited funds. “When our opponent (is) able to write big checks and he’s able to try to outspend us as much as he can, it’s gonna come down to grassroots and smart-spending money,” Smith said. “This is a really affordable way that we can reach out to voters.” Irwin said the Voter Circle application matches the contacts to the actual voter profile. “It ensures that they are reaching voters within the 39th,” Irwin said in an email. Beyond its cost-effectiveness, GOP Envoy is also notable for its convenience. At the recent College Republicans meeting, Kim touted the app as an opportunity for citizens to support her campaign if they did not have time for traditional canvassing. “Even as you are sitting in front of your professor lecturing you and you’re about to fall asleep,” Kim said. “Just pretend that you are studying and keep pressing the button telling the voters to vote for Young Kim.”

Laws for private ambulance workers could change Proposition 11 would allow emergency medical technicians to remain on call during breaks. NATALIE MEDEIROS Staff Writer

Proposition 11 is an emergency preparedness and safety initiative requiring emergency medical service employees to remain on call during meal and rest breaks, according to the California voter’s guide. If the proposition passes, it would require private companies that employ emergency ambulance employees to provide compensated yearly disaster training and mental health services and education, according to the California voter’s guide. It would also eliminate employer liability for violating existing work break regulatory laws on or after Oct. 25, 2017 and would require emergency medical crews to remain on call during breaks, according to the California voter’s guide. If the proposition doesn’t pass, it would mean private sector ambulance companies will follow current labor law conditions. Deanna Jung, Cal State Fullerton’s director of the pre-licensure program for the school of nursing, said she has a background in disaster preparedness and has previous work experience on an ambulance. “If someone dies between the time that we pick them up and deliver them to the emergency room, it does take a toll on you. You take it personally as a clinician. You think, ‘What could I have done? What else could I have done to help save the patient?” Jung said. California has the largest population and the third largest state landmass in the U.S. and “private companies provide the primary emergency medical

technician and paramedic services to 74 percent of state residents,” according to the California voter’s guide. “We live in Southern California and everything is time. Time is muscle when you are having a heart attack. Time is brain when you’re having a stroke. They need to get to the patient as soon as possible and get them to the appropriate facility,” Jung said. Jung said there are pros and cons to staying on call during a break. “You want to be able to separate yourself. You want to be able to take a breath, calm down and relax during that period of time,” Jung said. “We work in the health care system, and just like a nurse or physician, we take care of the patient. A lot of times our needs are not met in regards to that.” Jose Cortes, health and science major, is an EMT worker employed under private-sector ambulance company, LifeLine Ambulance. “In the beginning, if I could, I would do patient care the whole time. Now doing patient care the whole time is really tiring,” Cortes said. “I have a whole system where the first five hours of a shift I will do patient care and the last five hours I will just drive.” Proposition 11 provides workplace protections for emergency medical personnel, providing compensation for missing breaks during a work shift with additional pay if they cannot make it up during their work shift, according to the Yes on Prop 11 website. Cortes said breaks for each 10-hour shift varies, and the downtime on the job varies from little to a lot, to none at all. “I can see from other people’s perspective or lawmakers’ perspective. If there is someone that is in need of emergency medical services, I’m sure that me or another person could spare their break to save someone’s life. For the greater good, they should have a say in it too,” Cortes said. ANITA HUOR / DAILY TITAN

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018

Crime: Parking attendant assaulted

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University Police responded to an assault and battery call near the Ruby Gerontology Center on Oct. 18. CONTINUED FROM

In addition to being charged with a stolen vehicle, the three males were also charged with obstruction of a police officer and petty theft, according to the University Police Crime Log. “People think they’re just pulling a prank or something, (but) a cart is considered a vehicle. So if you steal a cart, it’s just like stealing a car. It’s treated just the same,” Willey said. The case has been given to the Dean of Students office, Willey said. The University Police Department has made a total of 15 arrests in the month of October. There were misdemeanor arrests that resulted in citations and one felony arrest, according to the

crime log. Arrests were a result of the 2,469 incidents University Police has responded to this month. The University Police Department average about 500 or more arrests per year. Willey said that probably “99.9 percent” of those are not involving students, faculty or staff. “We are very safe here and the crime is a very low crime rate when you look at it overall,” Willey said. On Oct. 18 an assault and battery incident occurred near the Ruby Gerontology Center. Willey described the incident: “One of the Cal State Fullerton Parking and Transportation officers was driving in her Cal State Fullerton parking truck

in the Ruby Gerontology Center parking lot at about 9:35 in the morning and a subject in a grey Volkswagen sedan stopped behind her,” Willey said. “She tried to wave the person around. As the person started driving around her the male subject that was inside threw a styrofoam Chick-fil-A cup at her and hit the side of her body and he drove away.” The victim of the assault and battery did not know the person in the vehicle and does not know what motivation they would have had to behave the way they did toward her. “We took the case as a misdemeanor assault and tried to go over cameras and everything but we were not able to come up with anything yet for a suspect,”

Willey said. The Parking and Transportation officer described the subject as a 20-year-old male with a beard driving either a grey Volkswagen Passat or Jetta. The vehicle had dealership license plates, making it difficult to identify the subject. “It is very important to remember that we are never safe from criminals. There are always going to be people out there that want to take what you have or take advantage of you in a certain way,” Willey said. This sort of crime is considered by Willey a rare incident on the CSUF campus. “We will get assault cases here and there, domestic violence, stalking-type cases and occasionally we get our sexual

assault cases but those are not common,” Willey said. The university’s motorcycle police have also given 20 traffic-related citations. Some of the other reports University Police has responded to include: investigating a suspicious person, responding to burglary alarms and answering disturbance calls. Willey said he wants to remind students how important it is to remain aware and understand how quickly a situation can change. “That whole thought that we are all Titans and no one is going to take anything from us and we can trust everyone around us because we are all here for the same reasons. We have to get out of that mindset,” Willey said.

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Lifestyle 5

TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018

Review: The Growlers host spirited gig in the audience and garnered a resounding cheer from the crowd.

In Hollywood, The Growlers shook up their Halloween concert.

Hosts of the evening

KRISTINA GARCIA Copy Editor

A line wrapped around two streets as antsy concertgoers awaited for the doors of the Hollywood Palladium to welcome those attending the Get Casual Halloween Party concert on Thursday. The concert featured appearances by Michael Jackson and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark imitators and the most anticipated performance of the night — psychedelic, garage rock band, The Growlers. With several failed crowd surfing attempts from the audience and 32 songs over the course of two hours, The Growlers weren’t there to simply play around. The band showed up and did not disappoint, embracing the Halloween spirit with stage decorations and costumes. Opening Callinan

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Most of the audience seemed confused as Callinan began his setlist. His genre of music is described as electro-pop and artsy, which is not entirely out of range for The Growlers’ genres considering their experimental-funk album, “City Club.” But it was still an odd opening act as his music seemed more like a theatrical performance, especially with his act “The Toddler.” The song didn’t feature any instruments except for Callinan’s half speech, half sing-song ballad. The crowd initially came off rude and obnoxious toward Callinan as they mocked and insulted his music but slowly they began to warm up and join him in his weird antics. If there was one thing that made Callinan’s act worth watching, it was his individuality. The crowds’ first impressions of him didn’t phase him. Instead, his infectious energy led the concertgoers to sing along to the chorus of his songs. At one point, Callinan chugged a beer from someone

Suddenly the background music stopped and the venue was filled with Jackson’s chorus of “Billie Jean,” quickly changing between the choruses of “Thriller,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and “Beat It.” It’s then that a familiar red jacket, sunglasses and wild black hair pulled in a ponytail ran on stage singing the chorus for “Thriller” once more. The Jackson impersonator ran up and down the stage as if it were his own show, dancing the iconic “Thriller” choreography. But it wasn’t long until he concluded his small performance and welcomed the next guest: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. The Elvira impersonator claimed herself as “the original, of course,” and introduced The Growlers on stage for their performance. The Growlers have a knack for crowd pleasing, and the impersonators added to the band’s Halloween-party theme.

energy and rowdiness lasted until the 16th song of the night, “When You Were Made.” The song helped relax the audience and matched the tranquility of the song. Soon thereafter, The Growlers picked up the pace as they played “Casual Acquaintances,” which sprung the crowd back into a dancing mood. The most mellow song of the night was “Feelin’ Good” from their 2011 EP “Gay Thoughts.” A calm crowd was to be expected for this song, considering the audience’s reaction to

The Growlers’ earlier performance of “Derka Blues;” both songs focus on Nielson’s echoing voice, which left a feeling of relief and provided a soothing nature. Meanwhile, Callinan didn’t just open for The Growlers. He also performed on stage with them, making an appearance again as a theatrical guest guitarist. The Growlers ended their show with “Chinese Fountain” and Callinan was on stage with them playing the maracas. But before calling it a night,

The Growlers came out for an encore where they played “Neveah,” “Decoy Face,” “I’ll Be Around” and “Going Gets Tough.” “Going Gets Tough” was a personal way to end the show because the song resonates with The Growlers and their rough past. It ended the concert in a feel-good manner as it showered the audience in reassurance. Even if it seems like everything is falling apart, the lyrics of the song reminded the audience: “the labor of our love will reward us soon enough.”

Main act: The Growlers The band emerged on stage in minimalist costumes like lead singer Brooks Nielsen’s Dracula cape. The first song of the evening was “Night Ride” from The Growlers’ fifth studio album “City Club.” The song started the audience on a mellow note as the crowd swayed and nodded their heads. But the minute the second song, “Dope On A Rope,” started, drums began to bang and the crowd broke out into an instant mosh pit. It wasn’t like most concerts where moshing was only in one section of the crowd, the entire audience broke out in hysterics as everyone rocked out to the first upbeat song of the night. “Dope On A Rope” was a great way to foreshadow an exciting setlist filled with songs to dance to instead of simp to. The audience was incredibly enthusiastic as The Growler’s

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Guitarist and keyboardist Kyle Straka (left), vocalist Brooks Nielsen (middle), and guitarist Matt Taylor (right).

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6 Opinion

TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018

Witchcraft is more than spells and lore

Popular culture often misrepresents witches, fostering misconceptions.

SOPHIA ACEVEDO Asst. Opinion Editor

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Whimsical, powerful witches have once again made their way to the small screen, as reboots of “Charmed” and the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” come out this month. Popular depictions of witchcraft tend to foster misconceptions that are caricatured versions of reality. It’s important to recognize that the history of witches and witchcraft goes far deeper than what’s shown in pop culture. In doing so, people can develop a greater respect for these women that are often misunderstood. Perhaps what makes the understanding of a witch so complicated is that the definition for a witch is truly broad and can cover many different variations, said Gayle Brunelle, a professor of history who teaches a course on the history of witchcraft. “The problem is that there are so many different understandings of what a witch even is that it’s hard to pin down — one person’s misconception is another person’s correct conception,” Brunelle said. For example, the reboot of “Charmed” unites two sisters with their long-lost older sister shortly after the death of their mother. The three sisters then discover

that they are witches. With their new abilities, the sisters have to work together to battle the demons that become entangled in their dayto-day lives, stand together to protect humanity and search for their mother’s murderer—the ideal vision of female empowerment and mystical intrigue. Popular portrayals of witches,

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however, only represent a romanticized version of what it means to be a witch. Pop culture likes to focus on the more optimistic factors of witchcraft, like their relationship with nature or casting spells to fight evil, but in real life it’s far more complicated. One common misconception is that witchcraft is simply an example of the

supernatural. However, witches during the 15th and 18th centuries actually had a prominent role in society and were taken seriously. Witchcraft from 1450 to 1750 (early modern Europe) was considered to be an epistemology, which is “the philosophical study of the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge,” according to Encyclopedia Britannica. This changed during early modern Europe, when people fully embraced science and rejected the legitimacy of witchcraft and began more fervently persecuting the predominantly female base. Early references to witches were often actually referring to female healers, but churches and scholars believed practicing this type of witchcraft meant doing dastardly deeds for the devil, twisting the intent of female practitioners. They rejected the occult and saw these types of magic as demonic and practitioners as devil worshippers, according to Brunelle. A renewal of magical interest began in the 19th-century Romantic period, which brought back witchcraft with Pagan religion. This tends to be more of what people think when it comes to witches, even if it’s a far more specific kind of representation. Today’s perception of witches is largely influenced by popular culture, but with a broad definition and a history that’s rarely told in television or movies, this creates a misconception and masks what it truly means to be a witch. To truly be a witch, Brunelle said someone has to believe that witchcraft works, gain expertise in the body of knowledge and make others believe it works as well. This represents a much greater variety of witches, whether it’s someone that practices it as a study of knowledge, wants to perform black or white magic, follows Pagan religion or just wants to explore something for fun.

Anti-vaxxers put everyone at risk for illness The flu vaccine keeps you and your loved ones safe.

TABITHA BUTLER Asst. Lifestyle Editor

With flu season right around the corner, pharmacies, clinics and even grocery stores have begun offering flu shots to the public in the hopes of preventing the spread of disease. Unfortunately, people have begun to trust talk show hosts like Jenny McCarthy more than medical professionals, following a recent trend of anti-intellectualism. Though no one enjoys getting shots, it’s everyone’s responsibility to get vaccinated, not just to protect themselves, but to protect their communities too. Vaccination is undoubtedly one of the most important

achievements of modern public health, preventing millions of deaths every year with the eradication of smallpox alone. Unfortunately, there is a growing distrust of vaccinations that threatens to undo all the progress we’ve made in the past 200 years. Vaccines have been under harsh criticism from the moment they were introduced to the public. In the early 1800s, Edward Jenner found that he could protect a child from smallpox by using lymph from a cowpox blister. Though the vaccine was proven to be extremely effective, the public still saw it as dangerous and un-Christian because the lymph came from an animal, according to The History of Vaccines website. Though the vast majority of people see the value of vaccines, the anti-vaccination movement is still gaining followers, much to the detriment of society. Some criticize the trace amounts of mercury in thimerosal, a preservative in some vaccines, despite the fact that there is no clear scientific evidence that small amounts of thimerosal in vaccines cause harm. Most childhood vaccines no longer use thimerosal due to this controversy, but many still use this in

their argument against mandating vaccines, according to The History of Vaccines website. Another controversy swirling around vaccines is the myth that they can cause autism. Though again, there is no evidence of this, Jenny McCarthy and Talk About Curing Autism (a nonprofit organization) continue to try to convince the public that vaccines are full of autism-causing toxins, according to Time magazine. As more and more people refuse vaccines, chicken pox, whooping cough, mumps and measles are all making comebacks thanks to parents choosing not to vaccinate their children, according to Time magazine. As the anti-vaccination movement continues, so does the danger that comes with ignorance. Children can’t decide whether or not they should be vaccinated, so it’s up to their parents to do their research and make the best decision to protect their child. While many parents choose not to vaccinate because they claim that vaccines put their child in danger, parents are actually endangering their children far more by preventing

them from developing an immunity to diseases. According to the New York Times, this month, an unvaccinated child in Florida became the first pediatric death of this flu season, and it likely won’t be the last. Getting vaccinated also helps protect those who are more vulnerable to serious illnesses, like infants and the elderly. Diseases spread as germs travel from person to person, but when people are vaccinated against that disease, it makes it

more difficult for those germs to spread, reducing the chance of an outbreak, according to vaccines. gov. People who decide to not get vaccinated are endangering themselves and everyone around them, and for those who decide not to vaccinate their children, they’re risking their children’s lives as well. The Cal State Fullerton Student Wellness Center will offer free flu shots in the Quad from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, so do the right thing and get vaccinated. Someone’s life may depend on it.

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CSUF teams develop personal rituals Sahid Valenzuela and Anthony Santos believe superstitions aid winning. SAMMY JONES Staff Writer

Athletes are creatures of habit and seek consistency, often following the same routine before every game or individual appearances. Sahid Valenzuela, a Cal State Fullerton baseball infielder, typically eats the same meal and wears the same batting gloves throughout a hot streak, even if they begin to wear out. “Before every game, I have to eat. I make chorizo, so I have to eat that,” Valenzuela said. “If I’m hitting well and I have some batting gloves, I don’t stop using them. Even if they rip I keep using them. If I start doing bad, I toss them and get a new pair.” Coaches also find themselves following a pregame routine and doing what they feel can help their team win. Anthony Santos, CSUF men’s basketball assistant coach, prepares a mental checklist of what he needs for the game before arriving at his office. He always makes sure to eat the same pregame meal as well. “When it comes to pregame meal, I’m pretty particular: two plates. One plate of salad and another plate of pasta and chicken. Even if I’m hungry, I stick with my one plate,” Santos said. Even the greatest athletes of all time create their own superstitious rituals that have become iconic in the sports world. Michael Jordan wore his old University of North Carolina shorts underneath his playing shorts in every game. Tiger Woods always wears a red shirt on Sundays during a golf tournament. MLB Hall of Famer Wade Boggs went through a tedious routine before every game. Boggs would field exactly 150 ground balls, start his batting practice at 5:17 p.m. before night games and finish it off by

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running sprints at 7:17 p.m. He would also eat an entire chicken before every game. But, some traditions and rituals start on accident. Hockey players in the NHL refuse to shave their beards when the playoffs begin. The tradition of “playoff beards” seems to have begun in 1980 when the New York Islanders were unable to shave before four of their games due to time constraints and has continued ever since.

Before the Stanford regional in 2017, Valenzuela initially bleached his beard after losing a bet with teammate Hank LoForte. After making sure it was fine with coach Rick Vanderhook, the whole team joined in on the bleaching festivities, Valenzuela said. “We asked Hooky (Vanderhook) first, and he said it was fine,” Valenzuela said. “We were all in the hotel room dying our hair right before the Friday game.”

Members of the team continued the postseason practice, and showed up to this year’s Stanford regional with blond hair. The Green Bay Packers’ famous touchdown celebration, the “Lambeau Leap,” began after an impromptu jump into the stands by LeRoy Butler following a touchdown during a game in 1993. While many traditions are used to garner pregame luck, certain ones only happen when a team wins. CSUF baseball

runs to an Omaha sign in right field every year the team books its place into the postseason tournament. Valenzuela had a chance to take part of that tradition his freshman year. “We got back from Long Beach, got off the bus, the first thing we did, we didn’t even get our bags, we just went and ran out to the sign in right field and just jumped on it. It was exciting. That feeling is awesome,” Valenzuela said.

Fullerton travels to Nebraska Omaha Men’s soccer has a chance to snap its twogame losing streak. MATTHEW MENDOZA Asst. Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer will hit the road for its last nonconference game of the season against University of Nebraska Omaha. The Titans (6-5-6) are looking to end their two-game losing streak with a win at Caniglia Field on Tuesday. They have struggled on the road this season with a record of 3-3-3. Their last road victory was Sept. 27 against Loyola Marymount. On the road, Fullerton averages less than one goal per game (0.89). Despite their offensive struggles, the Titans defense has been more stout on the road. CSUF surrenders an average

of 1.38 goals a game in Titan Stadium compared to 0.81 in road games. Titan forward Samuel Goni has started the last four games for Fullerton and has scored in two of those four games, upping his total to six goals on the season. The Mavericks (4-6-1) are coming off a 2-0 win against Florida Gulf Coast University, a team the Titans faced in September that resulted in a 1-1 draw in double overtime. University of Nebraska Omaha own a 2-4-1 record at home this season. The biggest issue for the Mavericks this season has been their defense in the second half. Of the 15 goals allowed this season, 11 of them have come in the second half. Maverick forward Diego Gutierrez has started all 11 games. He leads the team with seven goals but has not scored in his last two contests. The game will kickoff at 4 p.m today.

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