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Tuesday November 13, 2018

City honors veterans with parade President search underway The names of CSUF’s potential president will be undisclosed to students. NATHAN NGUYEN Asst. News Editor

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Naval JROTC from local high schools carried the flags from all 50 states in the 31st annual Fullerton Veterans Day parade.

A ceremony was held at Hillcrest Park for those who served in the military. DIANE ORTIZ HOSAM ELATTAR News Editors

The 50 state flags surrounded Hillcrest Park on Monday, as crowds of men and women in military uniform gathered with their family to celebrate the 31st annual Fullerton Veterans Day parade and ceremony.

The ceremony was held at the park to honor those who have served their country through military service. Gil Cisneros, a 39th District congressional candidate and Navy veteran, and Doug Chaffee, Fullerton mayor and candidate for Orange County 4th Supervisorial District attended the Veterans Day ceremony to show their support. Fullerton Police Department performed a gun salute after retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Allen Stubblefield spoke at the day’s festivities. Stubblefield served in the Navy

for over 25 years, representing the United States on NATO ships. He recalled his experiences with sailors from other countries and noticed a clear distinction between the reasons those sailors joined and why U.S. veterans had joined. “I was the only American on a British squadron staff. We had sailors and ships from eight different countries. Most of them weren’t drawn because of patriotism, weren’t drawn because it was always something they personally wanted to do. I felt that they were kind of missing out. Our country

(was more patriotic) than most,” Stubblefield said. The event was hosted by the city of Fullerton, the Fullerton American Legion Post 142 ( a chapter of one of the largest veteran organizations in the country) and the Fullerton Emblem Club 469. Stubblefield, who has been a Fullerton resident since 2005, said he and his wife chose to live in Orange County upon retiring after 21 years of service in the Navy. SEE SERVICE

The Cal State Fullerton search for a permanent president has begun. The CSUF presidential search committee held an open forum Friday in the Meng Concert Hall, welcoming input from students, staff, faculty and community members. After former CSUF President Mildred García took the role as head of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Fram Virjee became the interim president of CSUF in January. However, Virjee’s term has only been temporary and is set to end in June 2019. The CSU trustees built a search team consisting of 15 members from CSUF as well as other schools and members of the community, including Academic Senate chair Mark Stohs and Associated Students President Josh Borjas. The selection process for CSUF’s president will be in confidence, meaning the names of those interested in the position will be anonymous and undisclosed, according to CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White. SEE COMMITTEE

Veteran visits Disneyland every day

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The 45-year-old Air Force veteran, said his daily trips started off as a joke with one of his friends.

Jeff Reitz has been visiting the park every day for almost seven years. STEPHANIE DELATEUR Asst. Lifestyle Editor

Jeff Reitz takes Disneyland trips to a whole new level as he has visited Disneyland every day since 2011. When the 45-year-old Air Force veteran is not at Disneyland, Reitz does administrative

work for the Long Beach Veterans Association Medical Center. Reitz said his fame came as a surprise because his daily visits did not begin as a serious commitment. “It started as a joke between friends, fueled by a Disney commercial,” Reitz said. The commercial advertised an additional day for the following year as part of the leap year. Reitz and his friend, who were both unemployed at the

time, decided to use the annual passes they received as gifts to go to Disneyland every day of 2012. “It helped keep things positive for us. Instead of just moping around at home in your pajamas about being bummed about being out of work, it kind of forced you to get up and get out of the house,” he said. Reitz has built up a collection of Disney souvenirs, including T-shirts, pins and mugs. He has collected over 1,600 pins and

traded them with people around the world. Rewarded for his dedication to Disney, he got to sleep in the Dream Suite above “Pirates of the Caribbean.” After having gone over 2,000 times, Reitz said he continues to return to Disneyland for a simple reason: fun. With over 23,000 followers on Instagram, Reitz has been documenting his daily visits to the park since July 18, 2012. “You listen to the music, you have fun on the rides and it puts

a smile on your face. That’s one of the reasons why I still do it — that smile helps refresh you and by having an annual pass, you make the best use of the money,” Reitz said. Returning to the same place every day for years can garner attention. For Reitz, this is something new. He said people come up to him on an almost daily basis asking for pictures. SEE DISNEY

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Protests unfold after Sessions resigns About 200 people came to the Nixon library to express discontent. CAITLIN BARTUSICK Managing Editor

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Protesters held signs and chanted, “Two, four, six, eight, Mueller must investigate,” in front of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Thursday, calling for protections to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s ties to Russia. A crowd of about 200 residents from Yorba Linda and beyond voiced their discontent with Trump’s decision to appoint Matthew G. Whitaker as attorney general-designate at one of many Nobody is Above the Law rallies. Across the country, rallies like this were organized with many individuals expressing concern that the independence of the Mueller investigation would be threatened as a result of Whitaker’s position. On Nov. 7, Whitaker was appointed by Trump following the forced resignation of Jeff Sessions at the president’s request. In the past, Whitaker has publicly criticized the Mueller investigation stating that the investigation into Russian collusion had gone “too far” and should have limitations imposed on it. These critical remarks of

Mueller have prompted outrage among Democrats and other individuals who are now calling on Whitaker to recuse himself. “Whitaker definitely has a conflict of interest. I mean some of the pieces he’s put out about obstructing the Mueller probe and his objection to it before he’s been appointed to this position is just ridiculous,” said David Soloway, a protester who works in the medical sales industry. A “rapid response” led by MoveOn, an organization that focuses on advocacy at the national level, called for nationwide protests following the decision. The organization also has a rapid response plan for protests in the case that Trump crosses any “red lines” in the Russian collusion investigation, including firing Mueller or pardoning key witnesses. Although the crowd was met with minor resistance in the form of people in cars giving a thumbs-down or yelling “Trump rules” as they drove down Yorba Linda Boulevard, many of the cars passing by honked and hollered in approval. “This is a democracy. We don’t need a king. We don’t need any tyranny. That’s why a lot of us organized. We’re from the community, we’re families, we’re residents and we are not happy with what’s going on so we are exercising our right to protest,” said Patricia Hanzo, a Fullerton resident and member of Indivisible CA-39’s action committee. The protest occurred two days

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Cars honked in encouragment as well as against the protestors as they passed by the musuem on Thursday.

after the midterm elections, with Democrats winning a majority in the House and Republicans holding the Senate. Shannon Van der Walt, 22, said that besides protesting, engaging in democratic rights such as voting is especially important for young people. “The policy that gets implemented now is what will affect us in our future. It’s our responsibility to get out there and vote and

show our support and disagreement depending on what policy is implemented,” Van der Walt said. Many people at the rally expressed hope, in spite of their outrage, that organizing could lead to a better situation in the future. Amy Koster, a Yorba Linda resident, said she is hopeful that with a Democratic majority in the House, the president’s actions

will be regulated with a system of checks and balances. “I feel empowered when I see a big crowd like this. I’m glad because here in Yorba Linda there are a lot of Republicans. It makes me feel good to know that there are some people who don’t agree with that philosophy,” Koster said. “I’m going to try and get myself more involved a little more going forward.”

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“The goal of this process is to end up with the very best president for this remarkable, amazing campus,” White said. Over 60 people took to the microphones to comment on the search, and many came to the consensus that they were happy with the current administration and wanted things to stay the same.

Generations of alumni, students, staff members and people in the Fullerton community listed off what they wanted to see from the future president of CSUF. “I would like a president that is on campus a lot, has an open door policy for the most part and someone who listens to students and faculty and staff,” said Andrew Flores, a fourth-year psychology major and Students for Quality

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Education member. Flores expressed his satisfaction with comments from others during the open forum, but was concerned with the board of trustees’ selection process. “I do hope and wish that in the future they make it an open selection process where all information is given to students and to faculty,” Flores said. Though some people were

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perplexed by the anonymity of the search, others emphasized that having an open forum for people to speak out was a major step in the right direction. “I think it’s nice to have these open forums, it’s just getting the word out there to have more voices being heard so that way they can hear the different areas of the campus,” said Rosalina Camacho, coordinator for the Women and

Gender Initiatives program. Camacho said she hopes the board listened to what the public had to say and took their words to heart as they do not get to see the process in action. “Even if we’re not all agreeing on the same thing, we do have that opportunity to at least feel part of the process,” said Adriana Badillo, interim director for Educational Partnerships at CSUF.

Service: Military commemorated

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Fullerton residents recognized veterans from all over the country. CONTINUED FROM 1 “We heard about this place called Troy High School. I had no idea I’d ever be teaching at Troy, but I’ve been doing so since 2006,” he said. He established Troy High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program, whose members were present in the parade carrying the 50 state flags through the city. Stubblefield shared some of his sea stories, which he compared to fairy tales. “There’s a little bit of truth and a lot of falsehoods or a lot of embellishments, and depending on who the teller of the tale is, the sea story gets better and better every time it gets told,” Stubblefield said. Stubblefield was in New York on Sept. 11, 2001 as a commanding officer in the Naval ROTC program teaching at the New Yorker Maritime College only 15 miles from the World Trade Center. He remembered calling his wife to let her know he would be late and was shocked to hear that the tragedy had affected her job.

“I had to pause and ask the question: Why? Because she was a reading coach at our children’s school, 30 miles away from Manhattan,” he said. Stubblefield said all of the teachers on the staff had waited at the school until every child was picked up. “The realization was a lot of kids had lost their parents that day,” Stubblefield said. “If you’re somebody that wants to conduct a war against the U.S., I wear the uniform, I’ve been training. But to go after somebody who works in an office building, that’s pretty low.” The sea stories he told painted a picture of his service and the service of others. He said citizens of the U.S. exceed in making veterans feel appreciated. “We as a country do a great job of recognizing and thanking veterans. You mean it. For those of us who have served and who are serving, we really appreciate that. That’s not the case in all the other militaries in the world,” Stubblefield said. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Refuse Fascism seeks to remove Trump Political organization calls for protests and revolution after midterm elections. NATALIE MEDEIROS Staff Writer

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“No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA!” could be heard echoing from the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue in Downtown Fullerton on Wednesday night. About 20 protesters from the Refuse Fascism organization repeated several chants over the rhythm of a beating drum for several hours. “Refuse Fascism has all throughout this time called for mass, nonviolent mobilization and protest every day,” said Fran Sosa, a member of the organization. “We feel that the only way that the TrumpPence fascist regime will be driven out is by mass protests every day and every night until they’re forced to leave.” The organization emphasized that regardless of the Nov. 6 election outcomes, people should be advocating for the removal of the Trump administration. “I think that at this point if people think we are going to vote fascism out, then they’re deluded. What we actually need is a revolution,” said Dizzy Davis-Parker, one of the group’s organizers. The call to action trickled down from the national organization to the local level as the group canvassed across the state, community and even high school campuses throughout Fullerton, where they had passed out around 800 flyers. Though small enough to fit on a street corner, the voices and energy of the group elicited a variety of responses from those passing by. Cars honked in recognition and approval while others shouted proTrump remarks from their windows. The spectacle even prompted individuals within the downtown area to join the movement and voice their unrest regarding the political climate. “We were just on our way to dance and we just saw that there was a protest. We heard that Attorney General Jeff Sessions was fired and Trump appointed his own person to oversee the special council. I believe that’s a violation of the executive branch and the powers bestowed to it,”

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Protestors held signs that denounced the Trump administration in Downtown Fullerton on Wednesday as they called for a revolution.

said Brandon Courtright, a protest participant. I was looking to join a protest and there was one right here so I decided to join it.” The recent Refuse Fascism movement began in New York on Dec. 19, 2016 in response to the Trump administration coming to power. “I feel powerful and I think that everyone should voice their opinions and should have the opportunity to come out and say what they really feel, even if it is not something I personally believe in,” said Noah

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4 Lifestyle

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Review: Elbows Mac N’ Cheese comforts

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The Pizza My Heart dish served with fries and ketchup on the side.

In dowtown Brea, this spunky place serves up interesting twists on mac and cheese. MATTISON CANO Staff Writer

Elbows Mac N’ Cheese is a half-service restaurant off of West Birch Street in downtown Brea that specializes in unique mac and cheese creations. Elbows combines the comfort and familiarity of a home-cooked meal with the speed and convenience of a restaurant. Guests can take their dishes to go or even dine in the spacious seating area. On the menu, there are over 20 diverse mac and cheese dishes, 10 creative grilled cheese sandwich options, three pizza creations, eight unique sides and

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The entrance to Elbows Mac N’ Cheese in downtown Brea.

four different salad bowls. The options almost seem endless as guests can also build their own mac and pair up items for a combo meal. I decided to get the Half Mac Combo, which is a choice of any mac and either a half salad or french fries. I picked a dish called Pizza My Heart, added the pepperoni option and chose fries for my side. I figured since the restaurant offers mac and cheese as well as pizza, I would get a combination of the two dishes. The total price was surprisingly inexpensive for the amount of food I ordered, which included a fountain drink, coming out to just under $13. Compared to the pricier restaurants surrounding Elbows, I felt this was a good deal. The food is brought to your table when it’s ready, and it’s delivered on wooden trays that read “elbows” on the side. My

mac and cheese was a deep-dish pasta served in a tin pan, and the mountain of fries was paired with a small container of ketchup on the side. The pizza-inspired mac and cheese was baked with a crispy layer of cheese on the top and an oozy, classic mac and cheese layer in the center. Pepperonis were mixed into every layer of the mac and cheese, and other pizza-flavored spices like oregano were peppered throughout the dish. I felt that this unique plate had the right amount of pepperonis and cheese, but the oregano flavor was overwhelming. It overpowered the classic mac and cheese flavor, which was very subtle compared to the pizza flavors. Aside from the strong presence of oregano, the dish was well-balanced and represented a great blend of both pizza, and mac and cheese.

My side order of french fries were perfectly crispy and even had a light seasoning on them, which made them taste amazing. The fries were a great pair for this dish because they balanced the spicy pepperonis. I even dipped some of the fries into the mac and cheese and ate them simultaneously. I was surprised at how big the proportions were, considering I got the smallest size offered and still could not finish the entire serving of mac and cheese, even though I shared the fries with my guest. Elbows Mac N’ Cheese is a great choice for those with an adventurous palate, and especially for those who enjoy mac and cheese. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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“When I first started this, I never expected anything like that to ever happen,” he said. “Sometimes I still don’t know how to handle it because to me, I’m kind of just a general guest.” He said this attention began on the 170th day of his visitations, after the media caught wind of his routine. Since then, he has been able to meet a vast range of celebrities, including Adam Sandler, Jack Black and Vince Vaughn, and has witnessed the 60th anniversary television special. From the seasonal decorations to visiting the recently reopened World of Disney, Reitz said he enjoys seeing the changes taking place and the “different touches of magic” that have been added. This New Year’s Eve will be the start of Reitz’s seventh year of daily Disney visits. “I think Disney means a lot to a lot of different people and I’ve chosen this way to experience it and I think it’s helped me to learn a lot,” he said.

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Reitz has collected over 1,600 pins and other souvenirs.

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Reitz got his orginal annual pass as a gift and started going with a friend.

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Review: ‘Mr. Burns’ is full of chaotic bliss

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This post-apocalyptic play contains lots of quirky and dark humor. SOPHIA ACEVEDO Asst. Opinion Editor

Panicked survivors of the end of the world sang pop hits and portrayed the episode “Cape Feare” from “The Simpsons” with impressively accurate detail in Cal State Fullerton’s theater production of “Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play” on Nov. 9. “Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play” showed audiences what can occur when a pop-culture staple like the “The Simpsons” is slowly reinterpreted under the stress of an apocalypse to become something so eerie that it’s almost unrecognizable. The play, which was written by Anne Washburn, wasn’t an

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easy story to tell; the writing is a bit rushed, and the context for the actual apocalypse isn’t very clear. Without steady direction or focus, it could leave audiences in a delirious rollercoaster of storytelling until the end of the show. However, Director Kyle Cooper managed to slow down the pace for audiences to truly settle in and examine the larger commentary that Washburn makes. During the first act of the play, the episode “Cape Feare” was described by scrappy survivors who were looking for a distraction to bide some time as the nuclear apocalypse took place. The first part of the play served as a refresher for those who did not remember or do not know the episode well, and helped establish a connection between the depressing

circumstances the survivors were in and the dark comedy that “The Simpsons” are wellknown for. Maria (Darby Sorich) and Quincy (Isobel Beaman) gave notable performances during the first part of the play. Sorich portrayed Maria as both thoughtful and kind and her parts helped slow down the rapid pacing of the show. Meanwhile, Beaman’s performance was vibrant as she bloomed into her character. With great comedic timing and a bold and daring performance, Beaman’s character was truly noteworthy. During some moments of the first part, the other actors and actresses felt more like caricatures instead of characters, but this occurred more so during the beginning of the play when it wasn’t entirely clear as to what was happening. While the

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dim lighting partly helped to set a more unsettling mood, it also made it challenging to see their expressions at times. After leaving the audience on a dark and twisted note right before intermission, the second half of the play brought a melodramatic and warped reinterpretation of the Simpsons family to the forefront. The Simpsons family was played by Genevieve Kauper, Corinn Szostkiewicz, Charles Garcia and Olivia Kridle. They served as an essential reflection of post-apocalyptic life and escapism, and delivered remarkable performances. Their characters had experienced what survivors in the first act endured, but still followed the familiar plot of “The Simpsons” episode. Mr. Burns (Evan Borboa) also delivered a chilling performance as the epitome of all evil,

embracing a sultry, yet violent take as the owner of Springfield’s power plant. Makeup and costumes for “The Simpsons” characters were spot on; the clothing is easily recognizable to fit the iconic characters, but the makeup is freaky and messy enough to show how the story had become incredibly dark and the characters had become distorted. While “Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play” is an unsettling, and at times a melodramatic, reinterpretation of the lovable Simpsons family, its creativity and boldness in CSUF’s theater production is definitely worth the watch for anyone who enjoys dark humor. CSUF’s “Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play” runs from Nov. 9 to Dec. 2 at the Young Theatre, with tickets at $14 each for non-students and $12 each for students.

6 Opinion

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Pluto should still be considered a planet Planetary naming conventions can be tricky to nail down.

STEPHANIE DELATEUR Asst. Lifestyle Editor

Pluto was considered a planet until 2006, when the International Astronomical Union changed the definition of a planet and reclassified it as a dwarf planet. Unfortunately, there are some problems with this new definition, and contrary to what many people may think, Pluto deserves to reclaim its rightful place as the ninth planet in the solar system. A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits around the sun and “has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces,” so that it becomes nearly round in shape, according to the resolution votes for the 2006 International Astronomical Union General Assembly. Under the old definition of planet, there were potentially thousands of planets in the region near Pluto. By changing the definition, the union hoped to preserve the definition of a planet by creating the new subcategory of dwarf planet. A dwarf planet is different from a planet because it “has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit,” according to the definition outlined in the resolution votes. This means that dwarf planets don’t stay on a consistent orbit due to the influence of nearby objects and tend to wander. It’s this part of the dwarf planet definition that makes Pluto

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one. Pluto is part of a swarm of many round neighbors that all move in similar ways and have also been classified as dwarf planets. Taking this at face value, this would seem like evidence that disproves the idea that Pluto is a planet. In a blog post from 2015, Philip Metzger, a planetary physicist, advocates for why Pluto is a planet. He rejects the criteria that a planet must move in a specific orbit to be a “true planet,”

arguing “the ability to clear an orbit depends on the star, not just the planet.” Pluto could potentially push objects away from itself, but the sun’s influence prevents it. The faulty definition of a dwarf planet is unconvincing regarding Pluto’s official title. It might be different if evidence had been found that put Pluto into a totally separate category, but Pluto isn’t different enough to justify this. The good news is, when trying to distinguish between planets,

dwarf planets and non-planets, it serves as a starting point for discussion of other worthwhile astronomical and scientific ideas. “I think this sort of question is interesting to think about, how the words we use do influence how we think about our environment, and how we classify things,” said Jocelyn Read, associate professor of physics at Cal State Fullerton. Even though the International Astronomical Union was trying to keep things simple for planets,

they actually made things more complicated by introducing new, poorly-defined categories. It also opens up the potential for new, needless subcategories for other objects like comets, asteroids and stars. The International Astronomical Union needs to recognize its mistake, fix it and recognize going forward that they need to give more thought in classifying objects science doesn’t know that much about – nature is too unique to be easily classified.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Perhaps you discover a previously unobserved detail wholly by accident, prompting you to observe your environment or your daily life with great care.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

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Your relationship with the physical world makes a palpable shift today. The recent financial improvements may be a relief, but you’ll never have enough if you’re still focused on what you lack or fear losing in the future.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

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Focusing on all your faults and vices is an unfortunate misuse of your energy. Yet, philosopher Seneca said, “If you would judge, understand.” This is especially true for you today as you size up your current circumstances.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Sometimes you must face parts of yourself or chapters of your past which you wish to avoid. This emotional conflict might lead you to saddle yourself with heavy guilt © thewordsearch.com today.

You need something or someone who totally captivates your mind now or you may grow restless and bored. Go ahead and indulge your feelings as long as no one gets hurt. Abandon anything that has stopped feeding your joy or pleasure.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

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Most of the biggest changes start in your heart. Perhaps you have strong emotions, even frustration, about a transformation you’re trying to create in your life. Maybe you’re still contending with some internal resistance to the improvements you want to make, but it’s also possible that you haven’t yet found the proper motivation..

PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) You’re prone to engaging in passionate discussions in a group setting today, which could happen online or in person. Emotions might be at a high while manners and reason are at a low.

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8 Sports

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Titans earn 53-point win in home opener

Freshman Wayne Arnold led men’s basketball with 23 points on Saturday. JARED EPREM Sports Editor

A 58-point first half for Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball was all it needed to take down West Coast Baptist College, but the Titans added another 48 points in the second to take down the Eagles 106-53 on Saturday. In his first official game at Titan Gym, guard Wayne Arnold led the Titans in scoring with 23 points while shooting 9 of 14 from the field and 4 of 8 from three-point range. As one of only two freshman on the roster, he said his teammates encouraged him to be aggressive and shoot the ball because they believed in his ability. “It felt good. I felt comfortable out there and my teammates got me the ball in positions for me to score,” Arnold said. The Eagles led 6-0 early in the game after sinking their first two three-point attempts. Fullerton outscored them 58-10 for the rest of the half. In that half, the Titans shot 64 percent from the field while dishing out 17 assists. Last season, CSUF recorded more than 17 assists in a game five times. Head coach Dedrique Taylor said the Titans did what they were supposed to do on the way to a 27-assist game. “I think a piece of us getting better is us sharing the basketball. If we share the basketball, we can shoot at a relatively high clip, in my opinion, and I think everybody on the floor can contribute to that,” Taylor said. Forward Josh Pitts benefited greatly from the unselfishness of his teammates. Three of his six made shots came by way of assists from forward Davon Clare and guard Jamal Smith.

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Junior Amel Kuljuhovic scored 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the victory over West Coast Baptist College on Saturday.

Pitts played only four minutes at Arizona State because he picked up four fouls in his time on the court. Although he again picked up four fouls in this game, he was able to stay on the floor for 11 minutes. Pitts finished with 14 points and 5 rebounds. “I felt like I played pretty good. I could’ve chilled out on the fouls. Some of them I didn’t feel like was my fouls but I tried my best, talked myself through it and played through

it,” Pitts said. Guard Kyle Allman did not play in Saturday’s contest. However, forward Jackson Rowe played 16 minutes on Saturday after missing two exhibition games and the season opener against Arizona State. He made use of every second on the court, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal. “It gave them an opportunity to gain a little bit more confidence moving forward, which is something that we’re all going

to need,” Taylor said. Next week, the Titans are traveling to South Carolina to play in the inaugural Myrtle Beach Invitational. Their only known opponent is the University of Central Florida, who received 15 votes from the Associated Press to be listed in the Top-25 rankings. Central Florida presents a unique challenge for Fullerton with its 7-foot-6-inch center Tacko Fall. Pitts said he and the rest of the big men are “excited to get out there and face a big

team” like the Knights. Taylor said the level of competition established in Fullerton’s first two games will continue to help them improve in nonconference play. “As we continue to move forward, as long as that standard is being met in that particular department, it allows us to focus on some other areas that we can clean up and get better,” Taylor said. Fullerton will take on Central Florida in Myrtle Beach at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Volleyball avoids sweeps over the weekend

CSUF fell 3-1 to both Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State in Titan Gym. JARED EPREM Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton volleyball came up empty in its home matches against Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State, losing both contests 3-1. CSUF (6-21, 0-14) won its third and fourth sets in the Big West conference this season over the weekend. However, the Northridge Matadors and Long Beach State 49ers were able to complete series sweeps against the Titans this season. Outside hitter Felicia Marshall recorded a career-high 20 kills against Long Beach State on Saturday. She said that she was trying to match the level that the 49ers were playing at. “I was just telling myself to be physical because they’re a physical team,” Marshall said. “If you have a team that’s physical, you have to give them what they’re giving you.” Her performance wasn’t enough to give her the title of kill leader for the night as 49ers outside hitter Tyler Spriggs finished with 21 kills and only two errors. Allison Martinez, Kashauna Williams and Spriggs combined for 53 of Long Beach State’s 68 kills. Titans head coach Ashley Preston called the trio’s performance “ridiculous” but also had praise for her outside hitter. “That’s the best I’ve seen Felicia play in the front row,” Preston said. “She finally embraced that go-to position.” Middle blocker Summer Kerins added 11 kills on 19 attempts for CSUF, which she also attributed to Marshall’s stellar night. “It definitely helps to pull the block and then I only have one

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Defensive specialist Alexandra Pestolis finished with three digs and an assist in the loss to Cal State Northridge on Friday.

(blocker), which is obviously good for me. The energy from her doing so well hypes everyone up,” Kerins said. Friday night’s game against Northridge played out similarly to Saturday’s. The Titans won the second set but their performance dipped in the third, according to Marshall and Preston. “For the most part, we played well,” Marshall said. “We just have to stay consistent the whole entire time.” In all but the second set, Fullerton competed with Northridge on most points. However, the Titans let up

multiple runs of three or more unanswered points toward the end of sets, which skewed the scores. In the second set, which CSUF won, it created points on 65 percent of Northridge’s serves. The Titans also created 14 kills with only four hitting errors. However, Preston believes the success in that set started from behind the service line. “We had a lot of service aces this match. I think our service pressure is what helped us. What I just talked to them about was that in the second and fourth set, we won because

we served first,” Preston said. Despite giving up 64 kills to the Matadors, both Preston and Marshall believed Fullerton defended well. Marshall and defensive specialists Savannah Costello and Tatiana Toleafoa all finished the night with 10 or more digs. “It was effort, and it was better effort than we’ve seen. Instead of taking one step and allowing a ball to drop, (they were) going after balls more and reading balls better,” Preston said. Lack of energy and communication seemed to be the main gripe Preston had with her team

Friday. She said many of the Matadors’ kills were earned because members of Fullerton’s back row failed to talk about what area they were covering. Marshall backed this up, saying that there was energy in spurts but it was “inconsistent” throughout the match. “I think we need to have a lot more energy instead of getting nervous. Energy is definitely gonna help us because when we have energy, we win,” Marshall said. The Titans will play their final home match of the season on Tuesday against Cal Baptist at 7 p.m.