Thursday November 8, 2018

Volume 104 Issue 32

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Thursday November 8, 2018

Indigenous groups celebrated Two city

council members elected

Fullerton welcomed new representatives for District 3 and 5 on election night.

NATHAN NGUYEN Asst. News Editor

TYLER NELSON Staff Writer

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Redboy Productions, a family dance group danced at the event as a part of celebrating cultural heritage.

Titans embraced Native American and indigenous cultures on Tuesday.

ALYSSA LOPEZ Opinion Editor

A vibrant celebration of indigenous history and traditions took place on Tuesday at Cal State

Fullerton’s second annual Indigenous Heritage Month Reception called “Native Voices Rising: Defending Land and Life.”

The reception was co-hosted by interim President Fram Virjee and the Inter-Tribal Student Council to give indigenous students a voice on campus.

Of over 39,000 enrolled at Cal State Fullerton, only 0.1 percent of students identify as Native

American, according to 2018 CSUF Facts and Figures.

The Inter-Tribal Student Council is the only student organization that represents Native Americans and indigenous students on campus, said Vincent Vigil, interim director for the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Center.

“We are hoping that we will educate the campus community about Native American culture,

but also educate our students about indigenous people and better promote them,” Vigil said.

Raven Bennett-Burns, president of Inter-Tribal Student Council, said events like these give Native American and indigenous groups a voice, and serve as a reminder that indigenous students are present on campus.

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After tallying the final votes Tuesday night, the city of Fullerton elected Jesus Silva and Ahmad Zahra to city council.

The election marked the first time in Fullerton’s history that by-district elections of council members have taken place.

On Dec. 13, 2016, the city council enacted Measure II, which established by-district elections in Districts 3 and 5.

Voters in the remaining three districts will vote for a city council member to represent their respective districts in November 2020.

District 3 With over 4,000 votes, Councilman Silva took the lead over two other candidates in District 3 with 50 percent of the vote. Former Mayor Pro Tem Greg Sebourn finished second with 41 percent of the vote while Nickolas Wildstar received 8 percent of the vote as the third candidate.

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Hello Kitty’s ‘Grand’ cafe Veteran center

relocates The center provides student veterans with finacial support and counseling.

AURIELLE WEISS SAMMY JONES Staff Writers

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The entrance to the ‘Hello Kitty Grand Cafe’ is a bright pink, hoping to invite guests inside at the Irvine Spectrum Center.

The Hello Kitty Grand Cafe provides Sanrio fans with a fun coffee shop.

MATTISON CANO Staff Writer

Sanrio characters and the smell of baked goods fill the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe, a new feature at the Irvine Spectrum Center. This bright cafe has an open and inviting layout with pink accents throughout.

As guests step foot across the gold-printed “Hello Kitty Cafe” script on the white marble tile, they enter the world of Sanrio.

From the walls to the cookies, Hello Kitty’s iconic image is found throughout the cafe.

Guests can order different flavored treats that include hot

mini doughnuts, mini cakes, pies, cookies and macarons that all maintain the classic Hello Kitty theme. In addition, the cafe offers drinks ranging from blended espresso to strawberry mint lemonade.

First-time customers of the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe, Alex Paredes and Bertha Rendon, ordered matcha-flavored doughnuts to share with each other.

They said the treats were soft and tasty.

Paredes said she has previously ordered from the Hello Kitty Cafe pop-up truck, an old edition at the Irvine Spectrum Center, but that the pop-up truck did not offer as many treats as the Grand Cafe. The Grand Cafe also offers indoor seating, creating an inviting experience for guests.

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“I like (the cafe) because they have merchandise and the food looks really good and they had a pretty good variety of treats and sweets,” Rendon said.

Along with the baked goods and housemade drinks, guests can buy a variety of Hello Kitty themed items at the Grand Cafe. Some of those items include shirts, mugs, lunchboxes, keychains and even a plush Hello Kitty doll.

The cafe doesn’t stop there and features more than just decorative Hello Kitty treats and items.

A glass viewing station, which has a neon-lit “Hot Donuts” sign above it, is available for guests to see the doughnut making process.

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The transition from the military to school wasn’t easy for Student Veterans Association President Amy Thrunson, but with Cal State Fullerton’s Veterans Resource Center she could rely on a place for comfort.

“I was able to find a family, a place where I could refine my leadership skills, support and so much more,” Thrunson said at the grand opening of the Veterans Resource Center’s new location Wednesday.

The Veterans Resource Center was originally located in University Hall 230, but due to a limited amount of space was moved to University Hall 244.

Jose Guevara, a former Marine and CSUF alumnus, said he was pleased with the new place for veterans on campus, as it is considerably larger and all of the resources are now located in one spot.

“This space really suits us, it really suits the population. It allows veterans to come in here, get their services, get their benefits squared away and to engage other veterans that might be going through the same issues while they transition in and out of the military,” Guevara said.

Most student veterans are between the ages of 24 and 40, with 47 percent of them having children and 47.3 percent being

married. Sixty-two percent of student veterans are first-generation students, according to statistics from the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The Veterans Resource Center provides students with benefits such as priority registration, counseling and financial support through scholarships and the Veterans Financial Assistance Program, according to its website.

“The Veterans Resource Center and Student Veterans Association’s goal is to be that onestop home for our students,” Thrunson said.

“We do our best to provide them with an inclusive and supportive environment, and give them the tools and services they need to support their personal, professional and academic goals.”

The Titan Warrior Wellness Program was established by the resource center, and provides student veterans with support groups and personal growth opportunities, according to the Veterans Resource Center website.

Public officials like Fullerton Mayor Doug Chaffee, and CSUF faculty attended the ceremony to show their support for the new center.

CSUF President Fram Virjee also spoke and addressed his support for the center.

He acknowledged those who served and said their courage and dedication to one another is humbling and is what uplifts the university.

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Silva, who was elected as a council member in 2016, is an advocate for funding the Fox Fullerton Theatre and saving both the Hunt Library and the Coyote Hills Golf Course.

“I look to fulfill the will of the residents when they voted 62 percent to save Coyote Hills.

I was the only member initially to vote in favor of SB 714,” Silva said during a candidate forum meeting last month.

SB 714 would establish the West Coyote Hills Conservancy Program. The program would help with the improvement of public access and the protection, restoration and enhancement of natural resources in the area.

District 5 Meanwhile, in a tight race among five new candidates, Ahmad Zahra won District 5 with 32 percent of the vote.

Finishing second was Vicki Calhoun with 27 percent.

Rounding out the rest of the vote was Johnny Ybarra with 21 percent and Sabrina Narain with 6 percent.

Paulette Marshall Chaffee received 12 percent even after she suspended her campaign last month.

Zahra, who was born and raised in Syria, is a small business owner of Zahra Pictures LLC, a film production company rooted in Fullerton.

He also led the effort for the Clean & Green City Resolution to reaffirm Fullerton’s commitment to fighting pollution and climate change, according to his website.

Besides advocating for environmental preservation, Zahra said he is also trying to revitalize the local economy and tackle poverty in Fullerton.

“My big passion is child poverty,” Zahra said during a candidate forum on Oct. 9.

Zahra said he ran because of a promise he made to the little girls that were digging in his dumpsters for plastic bottles.

“We have about 170 homeless

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kids in our school district now, which is due to the economic situation in South Fullerton that I would like to improve,” Zahra

said.

Zahra said he would improve the local economy by supporting business and economic

development, lowering fees on community centers and providing affordable housing for every level of income.

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Bennett-Burns said the difference between Native American and indigenous people is that Native American refers to North American tribes, while indigenous refers to people who are native to the lands they’re from.

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They have a different truth compared to what we’ve been told and I think it’s very important for us to know that truth.

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ANDREA JOIA CSUF senior

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A dancer shares a piece of indigenous culture through their performance.

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without recognizing and confronting the country’s “original sin,” or what he called the “physical, emotional and spiritual decimation of the native people.”

“We need to accept, understand and apologize for that mistreatment,” Virjee said. “As a minority-serving institution, coming to terms with that sin includes a heightened commitment.”

Eric Tippeconnic, CSUF associate professor for the department of history, said he became the first member of his tribe to earn a Ph.D. Tippeconnic lived on multiple Native American reservations as a child before becoming a part of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma. The Comanche Nation aims to preserve cultural heritage while also defining, establishing and safeguarding the rights of its tribe members, Tippeconnic said.

Redboy Productions, a family dance troupe that presents indigenous culture through dance and song, showcased its skilled dancers during the event, and shared a piece of culture with attendees.

Andrea Joia, CSUF senior, said she came to the event to learn more about Native American and indigenous culture.

“It’s history that has been erased — it isn’t well-known,” Joia said. “It’s unfortunate for us because it’s the truth. They have a different truth compared to what we’ve been told and I think it’s very important for us to know that truth.”

The Inter-Tribal Council will be having an indigenous history festival on Nov. 14 in the humanities courtyard, Bennett-Burns said.

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Service: Ribbon-cutting ceremony opens new location

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Jose Guevara, a former Marine and CSUF alumnus, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of the new Veterans Resource Center location.

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“The (Veterans Resource Center) is what I consider to be the living, breathing manifestation of everything that we are at this university and that we hope to be.

Strength-based, student centered, inclusive, innovative, collaborative and accountable,” Virjee said.

Marshall Thomas, director of Active Duty and Veterans Affairs, applauded CSUF for its treatment and the way the campus welcomes veterans.

“We are at a stage in veterans’ education where a lot of campuses are forgetting that the veterans are still there,” Thomas said. “I’m pleased that this campus recognizes that we are not done taking care of those folks that are getting out.”

Above all, the resource center is a source of relief for veterans.

“When you’re transitioning from military to civilian life, either going to the work force or to school, you’re not gonna do it alone, and it’s okay to lean on each other and this is something where you can do that,” Guevara said.

Quirk-Silva leading in elections Sharon Quirk-Silva is leading in districtwide results for a possible re-election.

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Sharon Quirk-Silva has been leading in districtwide results for the 65th State Assembly District in California’s midterm election since Tuesday.

Quirk-Silva has 52.8 percent of votes, with her opponent Alexandria Coronado receiving 47.2 percent of votes at 240 voting precincts across Fullerton, Anaheim, Cypress, Stanton, La

Palma and Buena Park, according to the Secretary of State.

This could be Quirk-Silva’s second consecutive term and third time overall holding this position, which is one that has changed party preferences frequently throughout its history.

In 2012, Quirk-Silva won the seat for assemblymember, but in 2014, the Republican candidate won.

In 2016, Quirk-Silva beat incumbent Young Kim to retake the 65th District by 6 percent.

Quirk-Silva said her main focus if she is re-elected is to continue improving housing for the homeless population in Orange County.

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“Housing is not only unaffordable for some of our lowest income, it’s also becoming increasingly unaffordable for millennials and others. Unless we start building and start to get to yeses on our local council for projects, we’re going to continue to see people one paycheck away from homelessness,” she said.

The incumbent recently lost her brother, who had struggled with addiction, to a car accident.

She said that if she won the election, one of the new issues she will focus on is improving the mental health bill.

Quirk-Silva said current

programs for addiction do not do enough and create a cycle of relapsing and returning to rehab.

She said she wants legislation that would require addicts to be in rehabilitation for longer if they relapse.

“It wouldn’t be a choice, it would be part of the program.

I think that (my brother) and many others like him get to a point where when they feel better, they stop taking their medications and then they feel like they can handle it after two to three months, but then they go right back into the same cycle,” she said.“For a lot of it they just need more time.”

Quirk-Silva said she also wants to protect animals, and has supported legislation that protects them in the past.

She shared her optimism and excitement to potentially represent the district for another term.

“We feel good looking at the permanent absentee voting, or absentee ballots. They’re up, very close to 16 percent, we’re actually within 1 percent at this point on the permanent

absentee voting, compared to 2014, where they were down by about 12 to 15. At this point, we’re really encouraged by that,” Quirk-Silva said Tuesday morning at the polling place set up in Cal State Fullerton’s Goeller Alumni House.

Her opponent Alexandria Coronado was unavailable for comment, but still has supporters in the city of Fullerton.

“I voted for Alexandria Coronado because of a diagram I saw about her stances on important issues, and I like the fact that she is a successful businesswoman,” said Erik Swenson, a Fullerton voter.

Quirk-Silva is a CSUF alumna who completed her teaching credential back in the 1980s, and said the city of Fullerton is home.

“It’s where I grew up, a Latino family of 10 on the south side of Fullerton.

“I can guarantee that probably 100 percent of my classmates and teachers at Fullerton Union High School would never expect that I would be a state assemblywoman,” Quirk-Silva said.

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Review: ‘Suspiria’ isn’t for the squeamish

This ballet film is more than just a ‘Black Swan.’ Through hypnosis and witchcraft, this movie gives dance a dark new twist.

BRANDON KILLMAN Digital Editor

Thom Yorke of Radiohead debuts in his first soundtrack for director Luca Guadagnino’s remake of “Suspiria.” Although this film seems like a thrilling artistic collaboration for indie movie fans, the story is equally as climactic for horror movie fans alike.

A quick disclaimer: this movie is not for the squeamish, and the ladies in this ballet film won’t be dancing the ‘Black Swan.’ Ten minutes into the film and the viewer is instantly greeted with a supernatural and gore-tastic dance number that would make even the most hardened horror-movie buff cringe.

The story is placed during the politically-tense Cold War in Germany, right after the Berlin Wall was built.

However, this movie is not a lesson in history.

The predominant story focuses on a prestigious ballet studio, one that the main character, Susie (Dakota Johnson), can only dream of getting into after leaving her home in Ohio. The cold, grey tones of the shots set the ominous mood once Susie reaches Germany.

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Each shot is carefully planned, as the director really paid attention to the geometries of the architecture and the symbolism of certain shapes to supplement the occult aesthetic of the movie. Hidden in every arm movement or costume is a faint trace of an upside down pentagram.

Susie steps into the studio, guided by the echoes of her footsteps, and instantly senses that something is different about this establishment. Barely getting an opportunity to audition, Susie hypnotizes the instructors, and the mistresses of the ballet house look at her with a sinister gaze. She is then admitted into the studio.

“Witches!” shouts Olga, a dancer that was originally set to play the lead role for the studio’s production. She storms out of the rehearsal studio to pack her belongings, hoping to find her friend that has mysteriously disappeared from the dance studio in the thick of political rallies. But the vigilant dancer’s escape wasn’t as swift as she planned.

Our protagonist, Susie, quickly fills the lead role, and she presents her talents not only in dance but in a supernatural ritual that Susie took part in unknowingly.

Our fleeing character, Olga, is guided into a nearby dance studio. Invisible whispering voices reel her into a mirror-lined room, and she is soon locked in. Susie begins to dance, and Olga’s body is contorted to parallel Susie’s dance number.

Telepathically, every thrust of Susie’s aggressive

frappé and allonge sends Olga to bend over backwards, and Olga is configured into a shape that is unlike any human body. Immediately, the viewer is aware that there is a hidden agenda behind the ballet studio’s walls, and the dance number is the guiding force to their dark hidden plans.

The main selling point of the movie prior to its release is the soundtrack by Yorke. If you are going in expecting a full-length soundtrack that is supplemented by Yorke’s haunting voice, you may need to look a little further for the redeeming factors of this score.

Yorke’s piano numbers are juxtaposed with the film’s elegant and chilling shots, such as the moment where Susie is forced to dream certain images by her ballet instructor, Madame Blanc (Tilda Swinton).

In these dream sequences, there is a push-and-pull of images and sounds. For example, the charm of the melodic piano organs play while a mirror crashes on the floor without the sound of a crash, or the same music-box melody being played to the visuals of maggots and human organs.

This movie combines the artistry of an award-winning director, a soundtrack by the lead singer of Radiohead and an all-star cast. “Suspiria” is an artistic collaboration with great attention to detail and cinematography, and the storyline reaches a level of taste that tilts on the edge of taboo.

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Kitty: Say hello to Hello Kitty in Irvine

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Through the glass, guests can peruse the treat options while they wait to pay.

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“We have been open for about two months. Before we had the little pop-up truck, and basically we just sell stuff that is centered around Hello Kitty. We have the Bow Room in the back, which is for tea time in the mornings and afterwards it’s a bar at night,” said Emma McMillen, a Hello Kitty Grand Cafe worker.

Although the Bow Room is only open for select hours, the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe truly offers something for everyone, especially those who love sweets and all things Sanrio.

Ched Sermenta and Marvin Morales, first-time customers, drove two hours to the Irvine location just to visit the cafe.

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Visitors of the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe look through the dessert options.

Sermenta is a Hello Kitty fan, and although she has only been in the United States for one day, this cafe was first on her list of places to visit.

“My childhood was full of Hello Kitty since my mom was working in Japan. It’s a Hello Kitty world. It started there, so my whole room was full of Hello Kitty,” Sermenta said.

The cafe is always full of guests lining up to get their hands on Hello Kitty treats and to simply experience the Sanrio magic.

This Irvine location is the first and only Hello Kitty Grand Cafe, making it a very special and popular place to visit.

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Marijuana use deserves acceptance Smoking weed can be relaxing and part of a healthy lifestyle.

SUMMER CLARK Staff Writer

Over the years marijuana use has been stigmatized, often connected to stereotypes that give it a bad reputation.

But that negative stigma has slowly faded and we currently live in an age of legal recreational marijuana where a pothead could be a next door neighbor, an aunt, a parent or even a high-performing college student. Norms surrounding marijuana are changing, but people still face unnecessary stigmatization or criminalization for enjoying marijuana recreationally and medicinally.

Students especially tend to experience high levels of stress and anxiety in their daily lives. It is one of the main reasons individuals seek counseling or some sort of assistance in managing the burden of anxiety, sometimes through the use of marijuana.

Eighty-five percent of college students reported feeling, at some point, overwhelmed by the number of things they had to complete, according to to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, a nonprofit organization that conducts research and practices regarding anxiety, depression and other disorders.

Marijuana use has a biological impact on the brain that helps users cope with stress.

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when there is pain or stress to help stop these feelings. Marijuana contains cannabinoids, which are able to attach to the receptors in the brain and disrupt signals, causing different reactions ranging from relaxation to pain relief, according to Greatist.com, an open-minded online health blog.

Marijuana with high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) can also help induce sleep when troubling thoughts disrupt bedtime slumbers, according to Healthline, a consumer health website.

Feeling well-rested isn’t just a good feeling, it’s an indicator of a healthy lifestyle. Sleep is an

important factor in mental and physical health. Without good rest, it can be hard to focus on tasks that need to be completed – resulting in apprehension and carelessness – which produces more anxiety.

Despite its benefits, it’s also true that marijuana can make it hard for students to focus, so studying, learning or concentration becomes difficult, but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to use it responsibly.

Students need to remain aware of their responsibilities of their school work and to state law. There are laws still in place that make it illegal to use weed in public and in vehicles

for transportation while parked or driving. When traveling with cannabis, it must remain in a sealed container or in the trunk.

These are logical laws that uphold the safety of both cannabis users and the general public.

Cal State Fullerton follows the federal Controlled Substances Act that criminalizes and prohibits the growing and use of marijuana on campus, according to a 2015 University Policy statement by the Student Academic Life Committee.

Smoking within 1,000 feet of school zones is also unacceptable and against the law, so any misuse of substances, legal or otherwise, can result in disciplinary

actions.

It would be careless for one to partake when there are countless studious tasks to accomplish on a deadline – that would only fan emotional flames and spark more distress.

If people want to promote the normalization of marijuana, it’s essential to uphold these laws.

There are plenty of valid reasons people enjoy using marijuana, and it’s ignorant to believe that cannabis users are rejects that neglect their responsibilities.

If its influence on people provides a way to calm nervousness, and a way to cope with anxieties then they should have the freedom to use it.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) You’re looking to convert recent opportunities into additional cash flow now. Philosophical Jupiter’s move into your 2nd House of Resources magnifies your optimism about your financial future.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) A breakthrough behind the scenes with your work or your personal life streams in like morning light through stained glass. You might not be able to make sense of everything or possess enough clarity to explain your experience to anyone else now.

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You might float right up into the air today if you don’t tether yourself to the ground. Your hopefulness knows no bounds as buoyant Jupiter teams up with the jaunty Moon in your sign. Although this cosmic duo’s presence is certainly an attitude booster, possessing the confidence to accomplish all things doesn’t necessarily mean you can.

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Your attention flies in multiple directions today. You savor learning as much as you can, while others might want to capture as much of your attention as possible. Jovial Jupiter bursts into your 3rd House of Communication with a colorful flourish, so pace yourself for the long haul.

You want to do your part to help improve the world. You are grateful for your life and want to share your blessings with others less fortunate.

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Inspirational Jupiter blazes into your 10th House of Public Acclaim today, and a starburst of possibilities might overwhelm you with too many amazing options.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Fullerton travels to Washington Women’s basketball looks to end its Pacific Northwest roadtrip undefeated.

SAMMY JONES Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball looks to start the season 2-0 in a road matchup against the University of Washington on Thursday.

The Titans defeated Seattle University 57-54 in Seattle on Tuesday with the Titans rallying back from an 8 point deficit in the fourth quarter.

Senior Daeja Smith had a double-double, with a game high of 18 points and 12 rebounds. Senior guard Jade Vega added 15 points, 5 rebounds and led the Titans with 8 assists.

Heading into Thursday’s game, the

Washington Huskies have yet to see any game action this year. The Huskies finished last season with a 7-23 overall record and a 1-17 record during conference play, which ranked them in last place.

They were eliminated in the first round of the Pac-12 Conference Tournament.

Washington was picked to finish in last place in the Pac-12 again this year by the media. The team’s returning leading scorer, Amber Melgoza, averaged 19 points per game last season.

Similarly, the Titans were picked to finish last in the Big West in both the coaches and media polls.

Smith is also one of 20 players to be named on the Lisa Leslie Award preseason watch list.

Thursday’s game will start at 7 p.m. on the Pac-12 Network.

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Jade Vega had 12 points and five assists against Concordia Nov. 1.

CSUF plays home Volleyball to host opener Saturday two conference games Men’s basketball will take on West Coast Baptist College for its first home game of the season.

JARED EPREM Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball will play its home opener against West Coast Baptist University on Saturday. The Titans began their season with a 102-94 double overtime loss at Arizona State on Tuesday.

Guard Kyle Allman finished with 35 points and seven rebounds. Guard Khalil Ahmad scored 31 points and grabbed five rebounds.

After the contest, head coach Dedrique Taylor expressed sentiments similar to last season by highlighting Fullerton’s inability to limit opponents’ offensive rebounds. The Sun Devils grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, which led to 19 second-chance points compared to the Titans’ seven.

Game flow was never established Tuesday due to the 62 total fouls called. Davon

Clare, Austen Awosika, Jamal Smith and Amel Kuljuhovic all fouled out in the overtime periods.

Josh Pitts also racked up four fouls in his four minutes played. With Jackson Rowe sidelined and Dominik Heinzl playing limited minutes due to a hand injury, CSUF was left empty-handed as the second overtime period dwindled down.

“I thought our guys competed. I was proud of that,” Taylor told CSUF Sports media. “We set the standard. So now, can we maintain that moving forward? We have to clean up some things execution wise.”

Saturday will be the first time Fullerton and West Coast Baptist square off in the history of both programs. Last season, the Eagles went 3-21.

West Coast Baptist is 0-5 to start the season and have lost by 187 total points. The Eagles score 74.2 points per game while sacrificing 112.2 to their opponents.

The closest the Eagles have come to victory was a 24-point loss to Corban University. The game will tip off at 2 p.m. in Titan Gym.

Cal State Fullerton will take on Big West opponents Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State.

JARED EPREM Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton volleyball has two chances to snap its 18-game losing streak this weekend as it takes on Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State in Titan Gym. The Titans (6-19, 0-12) are in the midst of a five-game homestand, where two of their six wins have come. The Matadors (7-18, 3-10) have a 2-7 record on the road this season.

Northridge comes to Fullerton after losing to Hawaii in three sets during senior night.

The Matadors have lost seven of their last eight games.

They have also lost their last eight road games. Outside hitter Aeryn Owens leads Northridge in kills (400) and kills per set

(4.17), which puts her in third and fourth overall in the Big West conference. Libero Kristey Markle has the sixth most digs in the conference with 363.

Fullerton has the fewest total kills, blocks and points in the Big West. The team closest to the Titans in points is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, who has 255 more points scored.

Long Beach State leads the conference in many categories, including kills, assists, blocks and points.

However, they only average the fifth most points per set at 16.2.

The 49ers have lost their last four games. Before they travel to Fullerton, they will take on UC Riverside, who has a 3-9 record in conference.

Outside hitter Emma Kirst ranks second in the Big West in blocks per set with 1.08.

Middle blocker Yizhi Xue has the fourth highest overall hitting percentage at .325.

Friday’s contest against Northridge will start at 8 p.m. and Saturday’s match against Long Beach State will begin at 7 p.m.

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