Thursday October 26, 2017

Thursday October 26, 2017

Volume 102 Issue 30

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

The third Starbucks on campus officially opened in the TSU with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Rapper Adrian Gamboa plays an original set at the Becker Amphitheater.

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Baseball season is around the corner and CSUF will introduce new Titans in fall exhibition match.

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Author advocates inclusivity Dog

helps prevent crime Campus police seek assistance finding suspicious man.

HANNAH MILLER Staff Writer

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The Pollak Library and the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies co-sponsored a talk and book signing event with Jessica Herthel, co-author of the transgender inclusive children’s book ‘I am Jazz.’

Jessica Herthel’s ‘I am Jazz’ promotes transgender issues.

AMY WELLS

Asst. News Editor

Jessica Herthel thought she had been doing a great job educating her children on inclusivity and human

rights, informing them from an early age that people have different skin colors, disabilities and sexual orientations.

It wasn’t until she ran into Jeanette Jennings, the mother of transgender activist Jazz Jennings, that she realized she had excluded a group in her teachings: The transgender community.

Herthel spoke in the

Pollak Library Wednesday about the children’s book “I am Jazz” that she cowrote with Jazz Jennings.

The book aims to educate children about transgender people and promote inclusivity.

“I’m really trying to talk to little kids, even if they don’t understand this concept completely, just how to be a good friend,”

Herthel said.

The book, published in 2014, is told through the eyes of Jazz Jennings as she and her family begin to understand and accept her identity.

Herthel now travels to different elementary schools and college campuses talking about the book and creating open dialogues about

transgender issues.

The event at CSUF was co-sponsored by the Pollak Library, the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies, Elementary and Bilingual Education, the LGBTQ Resource Center and the Department of Women and Gender Studies for LGBT History Month.

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A Cal State Fullerton student was walking her dog around student housing late Tuesday night when she saw a man standing alone in an alleyway watching her.

After a few moments, the man began to follow her. Quickening in pace, the suspicious man passed her and went to Lot J, where he got into a black car.

Thinking the situation was over, the student and her dog continued on. While walking through the Ruby Gerontology Center, she saw the same black car parked outside of the ROTC center. The man got back out of his car and approached her.

Sensing its owner’s apprehension, her dog took action.

“Her dog, being a very brave and courageous dog that I would give extra food that night, bit the guy on the leg, and the guy screamed and took off,” said University Police Capt. Scot Willey.

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Dark secrets Titans shut out Matadors in the suburbs ‘Suburbicon’ puts a unique twist on the typical tranquil neighborhood using mysterious storytelling & dark humor.

NICHOLE TORRES Asst. News Editor

With picturesque houses and friendly neighbors, Suburbicon seems like the perfect community to live in. Despite it representing the all-American dream, what lies within its houses are deep dark secrets.

“Suburbicon” is reminiscent of 1950s slapstick comedy, with a modern and more sinister twist. Directed by George Clooney and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, Clooney and Grant Heslov, the film gives off a sense of bizarreness that makes the viewer want to keep watching just to see what will happen next.

The moment the film begins, the audience is subjected to an old-fashioned commercial of Suburbicon, somewhat similar to what was shown to students during the Cold War. This sets the tone of the movie immediately, suggesting a satirical telling of suburban life as the plot revolves around the Lodge family.

Matt Damon, who plays Gardner Lodge, balances the line between quirky and

stoic in his performance.

His facial expressions and physical stance throughout the film give off a cold expression, emphasizing the malevolence of his character.

Damon is almost unrecognizable compared to his previous roles as the durable leading man. Instead, his character is awkward and eccentric— using hand grips and appearing nervous with each gesture.

The Lodges deal with the loss of Rose Lodge, Gardner’s wife (Julianne Moore) during a burglary attempt.

Soon after her funeral, her twin sister Margaret (also played by Moore) moves into the home with her brother-in-law and nephew.

The rest of the plot develops slowly, insinuating that a mischievous scheme had taken place.

One of the standout performances of the film is without a doubt Noah Jupe, who plays Gardner’s son Nicky.

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Cal State Fullerton midfielder Diego Sanchez scored his second goal of the season Wednesday against CSUN. The senior leads the men’s team with five assists, tying him for third on the Big West leaderboards.

After a season spent seeking redemption from a tough loss in last year’s Big West championship, CSUF took down Northridge 1-0.

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The Titans finally beat the Cal State Northridge Matadors

Wednesday night.

After losing to them in the

Big West Championship and tying earlier this season, Fullerton shut out CSUN 1-0 on the Matadors’ own field, catapulting CSUF into first place in the Big West southern division.

The Titans needed to find redemption on the field, something midfielder Diego Sanchez accomplished as he

quickly gave the Titans a lead in the 14th minute off of an assist from Mark Hernandez.

Sanchez didn’t hold back on shots, attempting to find the back of the net seven minutes later, forcing Matadors’ goalie Henrik Regitnig to save his first shot of the match.

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 2017

City council asked to vote ‘no’ on cannabis amendment Planning commission waylays marijuana amendment decision.

ETHAN PESCHANSKY Staff Writer

The Fullerton Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend the Fullerton City Council not to adopt a prohibition of zoning for recreational marijuana businesses Wednesday night.

At its Sept. 13 meeting, the commission approved a Resolution of Intent to amend the municipal code, which currently prohibits zoning for medical marijuana uses, but directed staff to return with more options for regulation.

However, when the commission met again Oct. 11, they were left disappointed by the lack of options.

“I think some of us are frustrated because we’ve had over a year to deal with this, because we knew this was coming down the pike and we have not done anything on it,” said Fullerton Planning Commission Chair Peter Gambino.

“A lot of us are more frustrated because we wanted more of a longer term solution or at least study sessions with regard to what we can do and where this should be permitted and unfortunately, that has not happened.”

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Fullerton Planning Commissioner Christopher Gaarder supported sending an amendment to the city council that would prohibit zoning for recreational marijuana use.

voted Wednesday to send city council the resolution for its review, attached with the planning commission’s recommendation that the council not approve the amendment.

While some members were unhappy with the resolution that was being sent to city council, others believed they should allow the council’s input on the issue.

“The way that staff wrote (the resolution), we can make clear our position on this, and then if council wants to go the other way, at least they’ll have the opportunity. But if we don’t move this up to council,

they’ll never have the opportunity to weigh in one way or the other,” said Commissioner Christopher Gaarder.

The Fullerton Municipal Code states that any uses of land zones not specifically allowed are also prohibited, meaning recreational marijuana land uses within those zones are prohibited as well.

City staff pushed to take action before the start of the new year so there would be no confusion about jurisdiction when California begins granting licenses to recreational marijuana businesses.

Proposition 64, passed in

November 2016, allows for recreational marijuana use statewide. However, cities still have the ability to prohibit zoning to recreational marijuana businesses.

With the planning commission’s recommendation now added to the resolution, city council can make a decision.

“Until we have a public hearing at the city council level, I really don’t have a strong opinion one way or the other,” said Council Member Greg Sebourn. “I know there are going to be good arguments on both sides.”

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The student then reported the incident, describing the person in question as a white, bearded 6-foot tall male to University Police.

Available officers scouted the area but were unable to locate the individual.

The man’s intent was unknown, and University Police is still looking to identify him.

“This could have been somebody asking for directions, but it certainly doesn’t appear like that. It seems like something a little more nefarious,” Willey said.

University Police has increased patrols and is looking for anyone who matches the description of the suspicious person or his vehicle.

While Willey said they may not have enough information to arrest him, University Police is interested in knowing if he should be reported

to other law enforcement agencies.

No witnesses have come forward yet, but University Police encouraged anyone who may have information to report it as soon as possible.

If confronted with a similar situation, students should get to a safe place and call 911.

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Titan Student Union Board of Trustees Chair Jared Hill cut the ribbon to commemorate the official opening of the newest on-campus Starbucks in the basement of the TSU.

Third CSUF Starbucks location officially celebrates opening Ribbon cutting ceremony held in TSU Underground.

CASSANDRA HEARN Staff Writer

Students gathered in the basement of the Titan Student Union Wednesday for free coffee and baked goods at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Cal State Fullerton’s new Starbucks location.

“We are here today

celebrating the grand opening of our third Starbucks on campus,” said Chair of the TSU Board of Trustees Jared Hill.

Hill cut the ribbon after speaking to the crowd gathered on and around the TSU grand staircase. Danny Kim, vice president of administration and finance, and Berenecea Johnson Eanes, vice president of Student Affairs, also spoke at the event.

The people who went to the opening ceremony were there for numerous reasons.

“I’m here because I love Starbucks,” said Alyse Russell, a fifth-year business major.

Russell said she is a Starbucks gold member and drinks at least one cup of coffee every day.

“I like that it’s reliable,” Russell said. “It’s the same every time I go. I (find) whichever is the least busy on campus.”

Sophomore health sciences major Vanessa Pulido said she came to see the ribbon cutting and for the giveaways.

Students also had the chance to win Starbucks gift cards by following CSUF Campus Dining on Instagram.

“I like decaf coffee,” Pulido said. “I like the taste and the bitterness of it.”

George Del Jonco, a junior theater applied studies major, said he’s not a fan of coffee but came just for the grand opening.

“I like being a part of things like this,” Del Jonco said. “Little bits of history. It’s small but it’s cool.”

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NEWS 3 Hate speech debated at civil dialogue THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 2017

Series ends with timely look at First Amendment.

BREANNA BELKEN Asst. News Editor

More than 200 students gathered in the Titan Student Union to participate in the third and final civil dialogue of the semester, focusing on the debate of “Free Speech vs. Hate Speech.”

Moderator Lee Thach, a CSUF human communications graduate, provided a content warning before the dialogue began due to the possibility of issues like racism, sexism and harassment being addressed.

“There is currently a national conversation about hate speech and free speech on college campuses, where universities have to balance between academic freedom and a safe learning environment,” Thach said.

When given the guiding statement “universities should not restrict hate speech” and a brief summary of campus reactions to the upcoming appearance of Milo Yiannopoulos Oct. 31, participants in the panel took one of five positions: Strongly agree, somewhat agree, neutral, somewhat disagree and strongly disagree.

Both students and faculty participated in the panel, with Scott Spitzer, Ph.D., associate professor of political science taking the position of strongly agree and Jon Bruschke, Ph.D., professor of human communication studies the position of strongly disagree.

The agree panelists expressed concern regarding which authority would determine what speech is considered hate speech if it were

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Associate professor of political science Scott Spitzer, Ph.D., (left) took the position of “strongly agree” at Wednesday’s Civil Dialogue event asking whether or not universities should restrict hate speech. Psychology major Joel Miskiel (right) took the “agree” position.

to be censored.

The panelists also stressed the importance of having university spaces to encounter opposing arguments because students can learn from, criticize or defend them.

“When do we decide that speech is objectionable, and harassment and hate filled and therefore should be banned,” Spitzer said. “Because if we’re going to be in the business of deciding beforehand, like before Milo’s speech … Are we then going to subject any proposed speaker to take their

remarks and hand it off to a panel?”

Jennifer Zheng, a second-year political science major, took the position of neutral and pointed out the psychological and physical harms that can result from hate speech, and believes the university has a duty to protect students from those effects.

“Even though there is the First Amendment where we talk about freedom of speech, what we need to realize is the impact of that,” Zheng said. “I feel we need restrict hate speech because

it’s going to affect student and faculty members.”

The disagree panelists weighed the risks of overstretching the universities restrictions on freedom of speech, but believed the giving a platform to fascism was a much greater risk.

On the basis of harassment, the disagree panelists agreed a line should be drawn between free speech and harassment.

“Not all speech exists equally. No speech exists in a vacuum,” said graduate student Ashley Moore, who took the position of

disagree. “It all has consequences and power, and so what speech we choose to give power will reflect on our character.”

Psychology major Joel Miskiel, who took the position of agree, said he enjoyed the experience of being on the panel because he is passionate about freedom of speech.

“This shows people how to have civil dialogues that they can take to other aspects of their life,” Miskiel said. “It helps educate students and individuals on how to craft arguments and how

to have better arguments.”

Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, assistant professor of human communication studies, helped organize the civil dialogue series and said she was pleased with the audience turn out for the entire series.

Suwinyattichaiporn also said she felt the topic of the final dialogue was important for students.

“I think it’s timely, it’s relevant and it’s important to discuss. I’m really happy we’re able to give a space to all voices,” Suwinyattichaiporn said.

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Jessica Herthel travels to different elementary schools and colleges to talk about the book she co-wrote with transgender activist Jazz Jennings.

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Herthel said she realized that children have no problem grasping the concept of being transgender. Rather, it’s the adults who struggle.

“Our target audience, which is little kids, seem to be getting really well adjusted with these issues. Grown-ups are still stuck,” Herthel said. “When I go to an elementary school there are so many kids for whom this does not seem to be blowing their mind.”

For Herthel, it’s a community effort to get everyone on board. She reads her book not only in elementary schools but in public libraries as well, to bring visibility to trans topics.

For several years, “I am Jazz” has been listed as one of the top banned books at schools, according to the American Library Association.

Although Herthel often ponders the negative outcomes, she challenges herself to think about the change it’s caused.

“Those of us fighting for justice have chosen to focus on the successes,” Herthel said. “We need to be disciplined in what we focus on so we can keep doing the hard work.”

Janna Kim, associate professor of child and adolescent studies, encouraged her adolescent sexuality class to attend the book talk.

In a department of future teachers, Kim said it’s critical for students to be educated on inclusivity and diversity in the classroom.

“We think it’s really important that we bring awareness to the issues of LGBTQ youth,” Kim said. “I think these are provocative topics, and some of these issues challenge the things we grew up knowing.”

Subject-credential program students Olivia Varonos and

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Nadia Orozco attended the book talk to educate themselves and support the transgender community.

Varonos said she wanted to immerse herself in transgender topics so she would be able to explain it in a classroom.

“If I don’t understand, how can I help the kids understand?” Varonos said.

Orozco and Varonos see the children’s book as a tool to introduce the material to their future students.

“As adults, we make it more complicated than what it is. It’s like ABC. It’s not a big deal,” Orozco said.

Although Herthel said another book isn’t in the works, she plans to keep fighting for inclusivity wherever she goes.

“I don’t really see LGBT kids out and about,” Herthel said. “I would love to be the catalyst for a more inclusive Orange County for young people.”

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Adrian Gamboa hypes CSUF audience The rapper joined the ASI Concert Series with his original music.

RICK PINON

Asst. Opinion Editor

The first few minutes of Adrian Gamboa’s Wednesday concert in Becker Amphitheater got off to a rocky start when his DJ equipment overheated in the 100 degree weather. Without sound for the first few minutes, Gamboa improvised, deciding to spit his rhymes acapella to open up the show.

Gamboa wasn’t going to let the heat stop him from performing for the students of Cal State Fullerton. After sorting out the equipment, his band, composed of a bass player, drummer and DJ, started from the top.

Students stopped by to listen in between their classes, and many stayed once Gamboa entertained with new music. People danced in the grass, and students on skateboards passed by bopping their heads to the music.

“It’s very hyped, and I like that. It’s a good way to take a break from class,” said fourth-year health science major Alejandra Centeno.

Gamboa’s set was completely original, from the lyrics to the beat production. He blended familiar song choruses with his own style, producing an energetic performance that new fans could relate to.

“Ever since I started making music, I always had the idea that I didn’t want to go to anybody else to do something for me because I wanted to control the overall expression.

So that’s why I learned to make beats,” Gamboa said.

In “You, Pt.ll,” Gamboa’s

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Adrian Gamboa's songs range from sentimental tunes about missing someone to more aggressive tunes about autonomy and wanting to be independent.

The band got off to a rocky start when their equipment overheated in the 100 degree weather, sso Gamboa had to improvise.

lyrics reflect the desire to rekindle a lost love, while in “Step Back” he raps about wanting to do things his own way.

While playing an hourlong set in immense heat isn’t something every artist would

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sign up for, Gamboa was thankful for everyone who sat through the show with him, and the heat didn’t damper his drive to perform.

Gamboa’s been making music for 10 years but said he isn’t ready to entertain bigger

crowds. He is currently focusing on releasing more music and boosting his exposure as an artist.

Gamboa is inspired by the slogan “not for sale” as a personal reminder to stay true to himself through his growth as

a musician.

“It’s memorable. It’s really simple and relatable. You’re not for sale, you don’t sell out, you stay true to you,” Gamboa said.

The concert ended with a crowd of students and

faculty who enjoyed Gamboa’s uplifting words. The young artist said he is continuously improving his work, always keeping a positive lyric in mind, as he raps “It takes years for a diamond to shine.”

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 2017 MOVIES

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Matt Damon, Oscar Isaac and Julianne Moore captivate audiences in the thrilling, comedic film ‘Suburbicon,’ directed by George Clooney. The film takes place during the 1950s in a suburban community.

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Whenever Jupe’s character comes onto the screen, a sense of compassion builds.

The audience connects with the young, innocent boy with a doe-eyed expression. The suspense escalates each time Jupe is in a scene as anxiety intensifies over what will happen to the

young boy.

Many of the performances throughout the film reflect slapstick comedy, but none compared to the overthe-top scene in which the character Bud Cooper (Oscar Isaac), an insurance claim investigator, startles the lodge family. During his brief time in the film, Isaac puts on an incredible performance by over exaggerating

-some of his movements, making for a perfect slapstick character.

From starting out as an arrogant individual to immediately screaming at the top of his lungs and bulging his eyes, in a captivating performance. Isaac steals the show, but his minimal screen time is a major disappointment throughout the film, as he only appears in

two scenes.

An important element in the film is the score, which compliments its comedic moments with its many whimsical melodies. Composed by Alexandre Desplat, the fun and enjoyable music sets the tone even in scenes that would work without it.

By listening to the music, the audience may begin to feel like they are in a tranquil,

happy neighborhood.

Although the film deals with themes like segregation, family deception and how imperfect the perfect American life really is, the comedic tone of the film overpowers its seriousness.

The dark comedy mesmerizes as it takes them into the strange community of the film.

“Suburbicon” is an

enjoyable viewing experience that will not disappoint, especially for fans of the Coen/Clooney dynamic. It continues the comedic style found in “O Brother, Where Art Thou” and “Hail, Caesar!” and although it is not one of the best films they’ve made, it is still highly entertaining.

“Suburbicon” comes to theaters Friday Oct. 27.

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 2017

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California Gov. Jerry Brown is leading the pack toward furthering animal rights by signing into law Assembly Bill 485 Friday. Beginning in 2019, California will rightfully outlaw pet stores from selling dogs, cats or rabbits unless they were obtained by a private or public shelter. The remaining 49 states should follow in the steps of California to uphold the few rights animals have.

Animal rights neglected by puppy mills

California is paving the way for more humane adoption practices.

CODY GION Opinion Editor

Gather ‘round! Come one, come all, buy a puppy who was bred in wired and wood cages, left with just enough resources to survive and is prone to hereditary conditions like heart disease. Who would want to

support buying a pet from an abusive, neglective puppy mill?

Nobody, that’s who. To think this is illegal in just one state out of 50 is disgraceful.

The other 49 states need to take a page from California’s rule book and expand their animal rights initiatives by joining the fight against the inhumane acts dominated by large commercial breeding facilities.

The definition of a puppy mill will leave many wondering why this was allowed in the first place. A puppy mill is, “operated by a breeder who produces puppies with no breeding program, little attention to puppy placement and poor health and socialization practices,” according to the Los Angeles Animal

Services website.

This is undeniably wrong.

Animals deserve protected rights and empathy, and it seems California Gov. Jerry Brown is the one who will lead the charge.

Brown signed Assembly Bill 485 Friday, which will prohibit “a pet store operator from selling a live dog, cat or rabbit in a pet store unless the (animal) was obtained from a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter or rescue group” that’s in a cooperative agreement with a private or public shelter.

But this law will not lend a helping paw to our furry four-legged friends any time soon, because it won’t be enforced until Jan. 1, 2019.

Meaning these puppy mills will sell abused and neglected puppies to families and stores until then.

California needs support and cannot be the only state to faze out this ridiculous act of cruelty that undermines animals.

There are about 10,000 licensed and unlicensed puppy mills in the U.S., according to a 2014 Puppy Mill: Facts and Figures report by the Humane Society of the United States. Additionally, California has fewer puppy mills than other states, Susan Riggs, senior director of State Legislation, told KQED Science.

Without the support of the remaining 49 states, nothing substantial will be accomplished in the pursuit of protecting animal rights.

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Imagine buying a cute, adorable puppy from a pet store. Within weeks of living at home, the dog starts vomiting and refusing food.

Why? Because of an uncontrollable birth defect from being born in a puppy mill.

This was the story of a Cocker Spaniel named Chloe, who was euthanized at 11-months-old due to kidney failure, according to Care2, a social enterprise website.

Sadly, this is far too common. Early deaths from birth defects are apparent because the disregard for quality care found in for-profit mills.

Unsurprisingly, there are still greedy businessmen who believe puppy mills benefit consumers.

The Pet Joint Advisory Council stated that Brown

should veto the bill because it would, “restrict Californians’ ability to find the pet that best fits their needs and lifestyles” and “put pet stores out of business.”

Ah, yes, because animals from disgusting mass breeding facilities run by workers who provide little to no care for them is exactly what people hope to find when they’re looking for a pet.

Allowing pet store owners to continue to diminish and exploit the few rights animals have for the sake of money is pure evil.

It’s time to come together and recognize the work California is doing by ditching the obsolete notion that animals are mere products for businesses and start upholding and protecting the rights of our furry best friends.

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• One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue.

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ARIES

(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

You’re not satisfied easily today because you’re so sure of your destiny that you’ll do nearly anything to fulfill it. You can visualize a best-case scenario and can’t wait to put your plan into motion.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

Someone may present you with the proverbial deal you can’t refuse today. An offer could look so good on paper that you want to say yes before reading the fine print. Luckily, the opportunity might actually turn out to be as awesome as it appears.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

Your physical wellbeing is on your mind today, whether you’re feeling under the weather or just looking for an energetic boost. Thankfully, a propitious Sun-Jupiter conjunction blesses your 6th House of Self-Improvement, all but ensuring positive results from any changes you make now.

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CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

You don’t want to waste your precious time fending off the manipulative behavior of someone at work. Confronting the person won’t likely help now; they’ll just deny your accusations or take the position that they’re doing it for your own good.

Paradoxically, your self-esteem soars today, but you still may need to face your insecurities. You’re confident of your capabilities on the job and can create a strategic ladder that will carry you to the top of your field.

LEO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

There may be an impossible list of chores that must be finished today, and you don’t know if you’re feeling up to the task. Nevertheless, your stamina is strong and you might even surprise yourself with what you can do now.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

Your practical sense of reality informs nearly every aspect of your behavior.

You might harbor extreme feelings about someone close to you today, but you don’t want to say anything negative because you think it will reflect badly on you.

SCORPIO

You move through the day with exaggerated emotions and behaviors that are symptoms of your larger-than-life approach to everything. Sun-Jupiter opens the floodgates of opportunity and inspires you with such confidence that you believe anything is possible.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Your favorite tune comes wafting through the cosmos today, and nothing will prevent you from singing along. The Sun’s conjunction with Jupiter is a beacon of hope that inspires you to live your life according to your highest ideals.

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CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

You can see right through someone’s negativity today, like a cosmic ray passing directly through a wall. The take-no-prisoners Moon-Pluto conjunction lands in your pragmatic sign, making you a passionate catalyst for change wherever you go. © thewordse

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

Your career is like a rocket ship on the launch pad now, and your optimism can propel you to new heights. Although all systems have been meticulously checked and are in working order, you still need to decide on a destination.

PISCES

(Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

You spend a lot of time projecting your current situation into the future, playing out every possible scenario in your mind now. In fact, you could become obsessive as you try to increase the odds of your success, operating as if your life is a casino game of chance.

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8 SPORTS Rivalry: Sanchez nets game-winner

THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 2017

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The Titans led the whole way on the scoreboard and in shots, outshooting the Matadors 9-6.

The referees kept their penalty cards off the field in

the first half, despite the rivalry leading to physicality between the two teams early in the match.

However, the Matadors were eventually whistled for their aggressiveness in the second half. CSUN forward

Davis Moreno-Jaime earned the first and only red card of the match in the 75th minute.

Though not as fired up on the pitch, Fullerton quickly followed with cards, with Oscar Penate and Paul-Andre

Guerin earning yellow cards of their own in the 77th and 89th minutes, respectively.

The Matadors fought until the final second hoping to bag one in the net. However, despite the two teams tying in shots on goal (4), CSUN’s

efforts weren’t enough to break through Guerin.

The match against the Matadors gave Guerin his sixth win as starting goalkeeper for the Titans and secured his spot on the Big West leaderboards for fewest

goals allowed.

The Titans will play their final conference game when they host the UC Irvine Anteaters Saturday at 7 p.m. as they continue to search for the next big win: A championship title.

CSUF to face Hawaii in final home match The Titans are approaching the end of conference play.

JARED EPREM

Asst. Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer will play its final home match of the season Thursday at 7 p.m. as the University of Hawaii makes its way to Titan Stadium.

CSUF (3-2-1) is still playing for a bid in the Big West Tournament, and although Hawaii (1-4-1) sits in last place of the Big West, the Titans are not taking their opponents lightly.

“This team has nothing to lose at this point,” said fifthyear forward Connie Caliz.

“They’re going to come at us with all they got.”

Hawaii is in the midst of its best stretch of conference play so far. In its last three games, the team has a 1-1-1 record, and the Titans are determined not to let Hawaii’s strong play continue.

“It’s the same for every

game we go into: They have their game plan and we have our game plan,” said senior forward Sarah Fajnor. “We have to focus on ourselves and not so much on them.”

The Titans pride themselves on their ability to defend their home field. Coming into this match, the Titans are 7-1-1 overall at home and 2-0-1 in conference play.

Goalie Morgan Bertsch has only given up one goal at home since the start of conference play, and on the offensive side of the pitch, CSUF hasn’t been shut out at Titan Stadium this season.

“We like to protect our house,” Fajnor said. “To get to play here and succeed in front of our friends, family and fans is all we’ve all wanted to do. We want to succeed for this program and this school.”

This game is significant for more than just seeding.

Because the match is the Titans’ last home game of the season, the team and its nine seniors will also celebrate senior night, making the game worth more than

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As one of nine seniors on the women’s roster, Titans forward Sarah Fajnor will step into Titan Stadium for her final match of conference play in blue and orange. Fajnor currently stands fourth overall in the Big West with six goals under her belt this season.

the three points a win would give them.

“We know to leave it all out on the field, especially because it’s that special night for us,” Caliz said.

Thinking about senior night left Fajnor reminiscing about her journey from freshman year to her final season in orange and blue. Fajnor expressed how

“surreal” it is to know that, in two weeks, she won’t be practicing with the Titans, and senior night will be the last time she and her fellow seniors will take the field at

Titan Stadium.

“I have loved my time here.

It’s been such a blessing,” Fajnor said. “I’m really excited that I get to experience it with my senior class.”

New Titans to debut in exhibition Fullerton returns to Goodwin Field to face the Rebels.

KATHRYNE PADILLA Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton baseball is scheduled to host the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for its only fall exhibition match. While the first game of the season might seem like an exciting opportunity to get a first look at his team, Titans Head Coach Rick Vanderhook is treating this exhibition like any other practice.

“There are exactly no expectations on this game,” Vanderhook said. “We get to play a different opponent ...

And we can see how we do that.”

So far, the Titans have had only nine days of official practice and though they have practice innings, it still isn’t enough for them to recognize their strengths and

weaknesses. The exhibition match gives Fullerton an early preview of what it needs to work on before the start of the 2018 season.

“I just want to see how they play against somebody else,” Vanderhook said. “We do one or two of these a year in the fall at least, like a midterm, to see what we look like against another team.”

With the 2018 season around the corner, the returning Titans are welcoming 17 new faces to Goodwin Field, 10 of them being freshman who will try to help CSUF baseball keep its spot in the top 10 of the Division I rankings.

“We’ll see what happens,” Vanderhook said. “We’ll have 17 guys on Saturday and probably 15 of them will participate in Division I for the first time.”

With the minimal amount of time the Titans had together before the match, they are still familiarizing themselves with the new environment

and changes they are facing.

“Some guys have switched positions. They just got to get comfortable in their skin where they’re at,” Vanderhook said.

Though Fullerton had roughly a week and a half of practice, the Titans have noticed that pitching could become one of their strongest attributes.

Last season, Fullerton faced UNLV in three matches in its pre-conference play.

The Titans were victorious in two (4-1, 5-0) of the three matches, but preseason results from the previous year worry Vanderhook even less than whatever small takeaways he’ll gain from their upcoming match.

“I don’t know anything about what they have,” Vanderhook said. “We’re just going to go out, try to do our own stuff and see what we have to work on after that.”

CSUF is set to face UNLV Saturday at Goodwin Field at 12 p.m.

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Sahid Valenzuela (12) is one of the returning members on the Titans roster for the 2018 season. Former teammate Scott Hurst (6) was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2017 MLB draft, opening up a spot on Fullerton’s lineup.

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