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Volume 102 Issue 43

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Bob and Susan Jones started a campaign after their 26-year-old son Ian overdosed.

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Men’s basketball ended the Wooden Legacy Tournament with a 70-61 win over Harvard.

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Titans sneak past Portland Students repeating remedial courses Fullerton came from behind to defeat the Pilots 66-61 Saturday.

English and mathematics classes have high rates of ‘repeatable’ grades, leading to adjustments meant to raise four-year graduation rates.

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Behind a season-high 19 points from Ashlee Ane, the Titans got their second win of the season by beating the University of Portland Pilots 66-61.

Ane was sensational on offense, knocking down five of her seven 3-point attempts en route to 6-11 shooting overall.

“My teammates just found me and they gave me enough space to shoot, so I shot it. I just felt it. You just have to go out there confident,” Ane said on Cal State Fullerton Sports Radio.

Ane’s scoring shined brightest, but she received help from the rest of the roster. Jade Vega overcame a poor shooting night (going 2-9 from the field) by getting to the line for eight free throws and knocking down all of them, while also goosing the Titans’ offense with a team-high six assists.

Triann Thompson gave the Titans a spark off the bench with 8 points and two assists on 3-4 shooting, while Daeja Smith

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Freshman guard Ashlee Ane led the Titans to victory over Portland with her career-high 19 points. She made five out of the seven 3-pointers she attempted.

chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season, an achievement on the glass she joked was due to

not wanting to “get chewed out” in the team’s next film session.

“When you know your team needs it, it’s on the

line, you just want to get that win,” Smith said on CSUF Sports Radio.

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Remedial courses at Cal State Fullerton are among those with the highest percentage of students having to retake the class after receiving grades that qualify as “repeatable.”

A repeatable grade is one of C- or lower, according to data from CSUF’s Institutional Research and Analytical Studies.

Mathematics and English remedial courses have some of the highest rates of repeatable grades.

Cal State University Chancellor Timothy P. White signed an executive order on Aug. 2, 2017 that restructures remedial courses in an attempt to improve four-year graduation rates.

“The courses are going to be designed both in terms of content to bring somebody up to speed, but also get them into college-level stuff within the same period of time with additional assistance,” said

Stephen Stambough, CSUF Academic Senate chair.

As of spring 2017, nearly one third of the students enrolled in the earliest remedial math course is earning a grade lower than a C- and the final remedial course, Intermediate Algebra, has a 40.8 percent repeatable grade average.

College-level algebra, the next level up in mathematics requirements in the CSU system, also shows a high rate of repeatable grades. Math 250B, Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, currently has a repeatable grade percentage of 30.4.

Remedial English courses also show high rates of repeatable grades. Of the 89 students enrolled in the spring 2017 final remedial English course, Developmental Writing, 28.9 percent were receiving a repeatable grade.

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New seasonal celebration comes to Universal Hollywood nights radiate with the enchantment of the Wizarding World.

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KRISTINA GARCIA Asst. Lifestyle Editor

With a swish and a flick of a wand, Hogwarts Castle illuminates into an enchanting display of J.K Rowling’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Owls flock, ghosts fly and broomsticks soar as the school of witchcraft and wizardry lights its Christmas tree at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Across from the traditional Grinchmas celebration full of Whoville Whos, Hogsmeade is decorated inside and out with festive wreaths and Christmas lights, complete with blankets of snow atop buildings to give even the biggest Grinch a warm heart for the holidays.

A new, impressive seven-minute nightly projection show is sure to sweep fans off their feet this holiday season.

The show focuses on unforgettable moments in the “Harry Potter” books and films with animation projections like Hedwig flying around the castle, Ron and Harry’s disastrous ride on the flying Ford Anglia and Hermione’s dance at the Yule Ball. The beautiful medley of the movie’s themes, composed by John Williams featuring “Christmas at Hogwarts,”

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A spectacular seven-minute projection show on Hogwarts Castle in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. The show includes many memorable moments from the films and will be displayed nightly during the holidays until Jan. 7.

culminates into a dazzling firework finale.

The gleaming castle presentation is the main updated attraction this season at Universal

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Studios Hollywood. Aside from that, the most magical experience might just be how fast guests can empty their pockets as they collect robes, custom wands and

one-of-a-kind treats.

The Three Broomsticks restaurant offers a platter full of roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pigs in a blanket,

vegetable medley, roasted potatoes and braised red cabbage for the holidays.

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Saturday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m.

$4,350 raised by Brunch & Bid Students partnered with local charity to fund programs.

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Free lecture by International speaker, Michelle Nanouche, is a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

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Guests at the Assistance League of Fullerton’s first ever “Brunch & Bid” event smiled, laughed, mingled and ate pastries, fruit and coffee while waiting for a fashion show featuring clothing from the Assistance League’s thrift shop.

The event, held in the George G. Golleher Alumni House on Nov. 18, raised $4,350 for the league’s philanthropic programs, said event coordinator Katherine Saldivar.

“The fashion show was totally overwhelming. I didn’t realize how much goes into a fashion show because I was like, ‘Oh, cool we’ll just pull the clothes from the thrift store and we’ll model them,’” said public relations major and event organizer Daniel Trandell-Smoke. “But it goes into like getting models to volunteer, getting their sizing and then even the day of, making sure we were able to have them try everything on beforehand.”

The thrift shop was a big part of the league’s success in 2016 and helped raise $256,000 to give back to the community, according to an Assistance League of Fullerton press release.

People could buy many different items at the event’s pop-up shop, including items featured in the show.

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Brunch & Bid featured a fashion show and a silent auction with gift baskets donated by companies including Target, Tesla Inc. and Medieval Times.

got a raffle ticket for a drawing of gift baskets filled with goodies like gift cards and candy.

The gift baskets were donated by companies including Medieval Times, Tesla, Inc., Target, Brea Improv Comedy Club and the Callaway Vineyard & Winery.

The most expensive basket was the Anaheim Ducks basket, courtesy of Plasticolor Inc., which included Ducks paraphernalia like a hockey puck signed by center Ryan Getzlaf. The basket was worth $1,100 Saldivar said, but its starting bid was only $300.

The Target gift basket was had the most bids and eventually went for $212. The third highest bid was on the “Night Out” gift card bundle, which contained cards for Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen,

Matador Cantina, JP23 BBQ & Steakhouse, Yard House, Heroes Bar & Grill and Buffalo Wild Wings, as well as two mugs and a bag of hot cocoa mix. It went for $153.

“The silent auction has been really cool. They came up with some really fun items. Like they’ve got this protein one, with the biggest amount of protein powder, shakes and drinks that I’ve ever seen in my life. So, it’s a bodybuilders dream. It’s hilarious,” said attendee Jeanay Jensen, a senior broadcast journalism major.

The league hosted the event— which came about as a class project for a public relations capstone course— to raise awareness for the league’s mission and its significance in the community, as well as bring joy to those in need of preparation for

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the holidays. “(The event helps) in two ways. It generates funds for our programs and brings in a new clientele which would be your collegiate-age students,” said Assistance League of Fullerton President Kaaren Hathaway. “They’re looking for classy, cute things and things they might need for their dorm or their apartment, and they’ll find them in our thrift shop.”

City council asks for proposals Council asked staff to draft a Request for Qualifications for land development.

ETHAN PESCHANSKY Staff Writer

Fullerton City Council directed city staff to prepare a Request for Qualifications to allow the city to solicit outside firms or consultants to guide the development of 40 acres of underdeveloped land at its Nov. 21 meeting.

This land is around Harbor Boulevard and the Richmond/Valencia neighborhoods and between Truslow Avenue and Walnut Avenue.

A draft of the request created by city staff was asked to be presented for the council’s review by its Dec. 19 meeting. “(The land) is totally unused right now,” said Councilman Greg Sebourn at a meeting on Oct. 17. “It’s not bringing in any pleasure to the community and it’s certainly not bringing in any tax revenue.”

City council members once again voted on the restriction of marijuana sales, cultivation, distribution and testing after a citizen requested it be brought back

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At their Nov. 21 meeting Fullerton City Council directed its staff to prepare a request which would allow outside consultants to assist in developing land.

for discussion.

“I don’t believe you’re voting tonight to deny people access to these collectives or these facilities that will sell medical cannabis, or even recreational cannabis, is consistent with the voters,” said Fullerton resident Joe Imbriano during public comment.

At its Nov. 7 meeting, Fullerton City Council voted to expand its prohibition of medical-related marijuana to include recreational businesses.

The council voted 3-1 to approve the ban, with Mayor Bruce Whitaker maintaining his opposition and Councilman

Jesus Silva absent. The prohibition will go into effect 30 days after its approval.

During the meeting, City Manager Ken Domer also announced the hiring of Ted White as the new director of community development.

White brings over 20 years of experience in local government and is currently the deputy director for Riverside’s Community and Economic Development Department.

“We’re very much looking forward to him joining, and the staff is very excited to be working with Ted,” Domer said.

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Opioids in Orange County

Family honors son’s memory with charity CharityBomb plans to raise $5 million for five local organizations

by December 2018.

NICHOLE TORRES Asst. News Editor

Losing a family member to opioid abuse has become a common tragedy among Southern California families, and for some, these losses have sparked a battle for change.

After their 26-year-old son overdosed on heroin in 2014, Bob and Susan Jones established a regional online fundraising campaign known as CharityBomb that helps raise money for local organizations and charities that aid victims of opioid abuse and their families.

CharityBomb is planning to raise 5 million dollars by December 2018 for the Solace Foundation of Orange County, the Our House Foundation, the Broken No More organization, Kristie’s Foundation and California Youth Services. “(The organizations) all equally deserve recognition, they all work in different facets of supporting families,” Bob Jones said. “They are not large organizations. They don’t get the notoriety that they really deserve and they do incredible work. They are selfless, and supporting them is really the primary objective.”

The Solace Foundation is a Naloxone distribution program, which means they offer the overdose reversal antidote

known as Narcan.

Bob Jones said the Solace Foundation gives schools Narcan devices and training to be prepared in the event of an overdose emergency. “(Narcan) is very, very effective, and the Solace Foundation is giving these very expensive Narcan kits to first responders,” Bob Jones said.

Our House is a grief support center that helps children, teens and adults who are dealing with the death of a loved one.

Bob Jones and his family discovered the organization after his grandson lost a family member.

“That particular organization played a big part in (my grandson) learning how to deal with the loss of his uncle,” Bob Jones said.

With the opioid epidemic that has affected Southern California, Bob Jones and his family hope to bring awareness through their campaign.

“A big primary concern is opening the eyes of the general public,” Bob Jones said. “There’s a big denial of the fact that this is happening in our backyard.”

Bob Jones said he hopes the campaign will help people understand that drug addiction is more than just making “unfortunate choices.”

“Opioid addiction is really a disease, and it needs to be treated and categorized like a disease,” Bob Jones said. “The stigma of drug addiction, especially opioid drug addiction, needs to change.”

Donations can be made to CharityBomb through the campaign’s website at www.charitybomb.us.

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Bob and Susan Jones are using their online fundraising campaign CharityBomb to support five local charities and organizations that aid victims of opioid abuse and their families.

Future teacher fair provides resources, information COLE GRAVES Staff Writer

The College of Education capped off Ed Week with a Future Teacher Festival and Club Resource Fair on Nov.16.

Booths for each department under the college lined Titan Walk to provide information for students and future teachers.

“This is our culminating event for education week and it’s really to promote education and the future of K-12 educators,” said Caren Bautista, a Cal State Fullerton STEM teaching advisor.

The fair also featured prize booths, music, food and a cage full of puppies, which drew in

crowds of students. Even Tuffy the Titan made an appearance and helped with the photobooth, where students could take a picture with an Ed Weekstyled frame.

All week leading up to the fair, the College of Education hosted events open to the public and the CSUF community representing the theme “Rising Together.” Events included an online conference with Titan alumni, a presentation on education challenges and a boot camp for future teachers where they can learn what requirements are needed to enter a teaching credential program at CSUF. “It’s kind of just a big party to celebrate education and encourage people to be a teacher,” said Aimee Nelson, director of the College of Education’s Center for Careers in Teaching.

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It’s kind of just a big party to celebrate education and encourage people to be a teacher.

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Ed Week wrapped up with event encouraging students to be educators.

AIMEE NELSON Center for Careers in Teaching director Ed Week provided students and future educators the resources and knowledge of the requirements needed to find a job in the education field upon graduation.

The College of Education will host a Multiple Subject Credential Overview where additional resources and information on various teaching credentials will be presented. The event will take place on the fourth floor of the Pollak Library on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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The College of Education’s Future Teacher Festival and Club Resource Fair featured a prize booth, music, puppies and the chance to take a photo with Tuffy the Titan.

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Students are still expected to be prepared for college-level math and English courses, which are being reworked and organized to fit the needs of incoming remedial students as well as students who already qualify to enroll in the courses.

Currently, remedial courses function on a no-credit base and they only exist as a stepping stone to get students up to par with their required math and English courses.

The new remedial classes will count toward a student’s required general education credits, a strategy the Chancellor’s Office hopes will reduce the amount of time students spend working toward their bachelor’s degrees.

“Remedial courses no longer need to be remedial, but they will be courses designed to help students succeed,” Stambough said.

Current credit-bearing courses are also being adjusted to better fit the needs of incoming remedial students.

Testing procedures for math and English placement will also undergo complete remodeling in order

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Remedial courses in the English and mathematics departments see the highest rates of grades that are considered ‘repeatable.’

to properly place students in the classes they are most qualified to take.

The English Placement Test and the Entry-Level Mathematics Test will not be offered, and their respective committees will be discontinued, according to section

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With the amount of repeatable grades in remedial courses, Stambough said a new strategy could mean easier and faster graduation rates for students who struggle with math and English.

“Hopefully by using

multiple measures to determine whether students are at risk and need that extra assistance, we’ll be able to provide that extra assistance early and help out with that repeatable grade rate. That’s the theory. That’s the goal,” Stambough said.

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Butterbeer, the obligatory beverage in the Wizarding World, takes many forms as a frozen, soda or seasonal warm drink. At $6.99 each, deciding which way to go can feel like a gamble, but of the three choices, make time for the warm Butterbeer. It’s the perfect Christmas drink and it’s only served during this celebration. Alternatively, go with the frozen for the sweetest taste or the soda for a refreshing thirst-quenching treat.

The holiday dessert is a Christmas pudding with brandy butter, garnished with crystallized orange.

The treat is disappointing next to the other holiday offerings as taste buds are overwhelmed by contrasting sweet, sour and spice flavors, and the confection has

a watery residue and a dry, bitter aftertaste.

The acappella Frog Choir adds ambiance as Hogwarts students walk out with the huge singing frogs propped on pillows and sing new Christmas carols unique to the Wizarding World. Visitors can also interact with a friendly Hogwarts Express conductor on their way through the land or catch a glimpse of witches and wizards straight out of the Triwizard Tournament from the Goblet of Fire.

Each snowcapped shop has hidden treasures that beg to be collected, as well as impressive window displays that take fans of the films down memory lane.

In the Ollivanders wand shop, guests are invited inside to watch as a person from the crowd goes through antics of trial and

error while the wand keeper looks for the perfect instrument for the developing wizard.

Visitors are then coerced into a library where wands are stacked to the ceiling.

Some wands match the finish of “Harry Potter” characters and others are one of a kind. The interactive wands also include a map of spells that can be cast throughout the land.

Honeydukes sweets shop is the complete opposite of the rest of the darkened and shaded Hogsmeade. The first step inside the shop showers guests with colors of rosy pink and pale green. The inside resembles a childlike fantasy of with an abundance of candy. Guests are surrounded by sweets stemming up and down the walls, and all over the shop.

The details are so specific at the Wizarding World that even the bathroom has a bit of charm, as the speakers overhead play the voice of Moaning Myrtle.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is an attraction that takes guests inside Hogwarts castle and through an immersive 3-D roller coaster called the Flight of the Hippogriff.

The experience is a family-friendly outdoor thriller, both of which remain exciting additions to the land.

Surrounded by its sorcery and festivities, the Wizarding World brings in those who have followed the wizards since the first book, but also enchants a new crowd to join the magic.

Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will light Hollywood skies until Jan. 7.

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Hot Butterbeer is available exclusively during the holiday celebration at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter until Jan. 7.

MOVIES/TV

November comic book adaptations advance genre ‘Justice League,’ ‘The Punisher’ and ‘Runaways’ each have a fresh take on superheroes.

LISSETE GONZALEZ Asst. Social Media Editor

DC and Marvel fans have been eagerly waiting in anticipation all year for November’s packed lineup of comic book adaptations. Following the continued success of “Thor: Ragnarok,” which premiered earlier this month, “Justice League” opened in theaters while “The Punisher” and Marvel’s “Runaways” made their debut on rival streaming platforms Netflix and Hulu, respectively, within a few days of each other.

Both DC and Marvel make some significant statements through these works, proving that the quality of their work is expanding and evolving with each release.

‘Justice League’ The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has faced a tremendous amount of criticism since the release of “Man of Steel,” with most fingers pointed at “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

“Justice League,” although not without its flaws, is a huge step forward for the DCEU. The chemistry between Justice League members was evident, and it wasn’t as dark and gloomy as past films, probably something they realized was a necessary change after the success of the much lighter “Wonder Woman.” While The Flash (Ezra Miller,) delivered the most comic relief throughout the film, even The Dark Knight himself cracked a few jokes. DC learned from its most criticized films’ mistakes by cutting the run time and giving fans an exciting, action-packed film.

Easter eggs placed throughout “Justice League” and a post-credit scene promising new foes hyped up fans for upcoming installments, including the recently teased Deathstroke (Joe Manganiello).

Oftentimes, Marvel and DC comparisons seem like they will never let the DCEU have its moment to bask in success. DCEU has made great strides with “Wonder Woman” and now “Justice League,” but it still falls behind because as it’s trying to catch up to Marvel’s established success.

In coming films, the DCEU needs to keep the momentum going but it also should focus more on developing its villains, both old and new, and give them the portrayal that fans deserve.

‘The Punisher’ Three “Punisher” films have been made since 1989, but none have come close to nailing what makes the character unique like Netflix and Marvel have in their 13-episode rendition of “The Punisher.”

In Marvel’s new series, viewers see a deeper, emotional side to Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) that was only hinted at when he was mostly portrayed as a remorseless, armed killer in “Daredevil” season

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‘Justice League’ takes notes from past DC Extended Universe blunders by showing a lighter side of the heroes, bringing excitement for the installments to come.

two. The show manages to humanize the ruthless vigilante in a way no film has ever done before.

“The Punisher” has no powers or mystical fists. It remains grounded, and its villains are cruel and capable of arguably scarier deeds than what typical comic book heroes are faced with.

But the Punisher isn’t a hero, or at least he definitely wouldn’t consider himself one. He treads closer to being a complete psychopath, though the show masterfully makes viewers sympathizing with him by detailing his tragic backstory and answering the question of what could lead a seemingly good man to a life of brutality.

It’s the best character portrayal seen in any Marvel show and Bernthal’s acting firmly establishes himself as the definitive Punisher.

The show is also Marvel’s most emotional and realistic release to date, as it tackles veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and government cover-ups as well as loss, deceit and tragedy.

The show looks at how war can leave traumatized and abandoned young soldiers to suffer alone once they return to civilian life, serving as a striking critique of how the United States treats its veterans.

Critics of the show may complain that it’s too slow and not superhero-y enough, but Marvel made the right choice by grounding this decidedly street-level character, giving viewers something real and relatable that parallels society while remaining true to the source material.

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Marvel’s ‘Runaways’ Hulu released the first three episodes of Marvel’s “Runaways” on Nov. 21, with new episodes premiering weekly until February 2018.

The show is based on the titular comic series in which six teens discover that their parents are super villains and that they too possess supernatural abilities.

Tonally, it is completely different than Marvel’s Netflix show’s fans may expect. In this case, it works perfectly by creating its own separate narrative that revolves around a group of young kids rather than one hero. It’s also refreshing to have the story set in the suburbs of Los Angeles instead of the crime-ridden New York featured in the Netflix shows.

For casual viewers, it may be easy to forget how expansive the Marvel universe is. Marvel’s “Runaways” features a younger cast that is also ethnically and socially diverse.

Unfortunately, this show can’t be binged right away, but it will definitely keep fans wanting more.

If it proves successful, Marvel may put more time and money into story arcs like these to bring light to more Marvel series.

Overall, November was an amazing and exciting month for comic book fans, and the high anticipation for their releases was surely worth the wait.

With the new year right around the corner, fans should reflect and acknowledge the risks and changes in direction that Marvel and DC

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‘The Punisher’ is the most realistic Marvel work to date, humanizing Frank Castle in a realistic world full of tragedy and brutality.

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Based on the little-known comic series, ‘Runaways’ distinguishes itself from typical Marvel series with its unique tone.

have taken with their new films and shows that have come out this

year and look forward to what’s to come in 2018.

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OPINION 5 For scheduling, Rate My Professors is 10/10 MONDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The ranking website helps students preview prospective classes.

RISHU BHARDWAJ Opinion Editor

Well, it’s that time of year again. Spring semester is fast approaching and that means registration dates are being doled out and future classes discussed.

The time-honored tradition of choosing certain classes with a few good friends to sit in the back with and make fun of the kid who won’t stop watching anime on his laptop (that was me) sadly fades as upper-division classes accumulate.

As the selection of classes narrow down in the later years of college, it gets tougher to decide what’s best to take.

Instead of being able to play it safe with almost every general education teacher, upper division classes require a bit more fine-tuning when it comes to finding the right teaching methods for each student.

Luckily, there’s Rate My Professors. It’s not a secret to most college students, but surprisingly some don’t take advantage of the website for its incredibly useful information regarding teachers at nearly every college campus nationwide.

While the site shouldn’t necessarily be the only thing

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Rate My Professors is a useful tool for students looking to find the perfect class for any upcoming semester. With the website’s reviews, it’s easier to weed out professors that might not be the best fit for an individual’s learning style.

one looks at to decide their curriculum, it can be a great asset in finding an easier, more fitting path for next semester.

Unfortunately, the website isn’t so well revered by teachers.

Despite the usually honest nature of students reviewing teachers on the site, it seems to be that most teachers find the reviews skewed by ratings fueled by emotion rather than merit and don’t ultimately find anything useful to come from the site.

In an article on Slate, English professor William B. Harrison III said the

rating systems are ultimately a waste of time, seeing it as “(a) sheer, unadulterated consumer model imported into higher education (that) makes me and others cringe.”

But however professors see the website, it won’t slow down the reliance that students have on online ratings.

Also, a professor’s opinion on the subject really, and as unfortunately cold as it is, doesn’t matter.

That said, there is one important discrepancy — the tendency for reviews to be only given by students that

have had either a great or horrible experience. The lukewarm student might not care enough to even leave a review, which leads to a polarity of reviews.

This problem is entirely up to students. Instead of giving teachers their own reviews, all students who want to leave ratings should be required to give an online review via Rate My Professors at the end of each semester for every professor.

It’d be an easy solution and one that would help future students.

In a study published in the British Psychological

Society, researchers looked into the effect that positive and negative reviews have on individuals.

The study was conducted on undergraduates who were tricked into believing that a fictional coffee brand was environmentally friendly and health conscious. It was later revealed that the information was false.

The interesting bit is that many of these students retained favorable opinions of the fictional brand, despite their newfound knowledge, indicating that reviews are just as important as first impressions, which would

suggest information found on Rate My Professors could have a more significant impact than one might think.

Obviously, students should be reading every review on the internet with a grain of salt. That’s rule No. 1 of internet perusings.

But looking to this tool as a way to guide oneself through the vast array of professors and their different methods of teaching is much easier than rolling the dice the first few weeks of school and hoping that first impressions won’t end up like the fictional coffee brands undergrads fell for.

Animal testing is a blemish on the cosmetic industry Cruelty-free companies need support to stop inhumane practices.

CASSANDRA HEARN Staff Writer

Last month, California made it illegal for pet stores to allow dogs, cats and rabbits that are privately bred to be adopted.

While this law is a big step in the fight against

animal cruelty, there’s another issue that needs to be tackled: Stopping inhumane testing on animals, particularly within the cosmetics industry, by supporting companies that do not test on animals and are cruelty-free.

In order to receive the cruelty-free label, the Leaping Bunny, a global organization dedicated to educating and advocating against animal cruelty, has set the standard that a brand must not test on animals at any point in its production, not receive supplies from companies who test on animals and not sell in countries that require animal testing.

Millions of animals each year are subjected to testing for the drug, food, cosmetic

and chemical industries.

Often, animals will be forced to inhale or eat toxic chemicals to determine how much of a substance is lethal. The animals will have their fur shaved and have toxic chemicals applied to the skin or forced into their eyes.

There are hundreds of types of tests done, but the methods are always cruel and the result is usually the same: The animal dies slowly and painfully.

In the cosmetics industry alone, an estimated 500,000 animals are killed each year by testing, according to the U.S. Humane Society.

The most common animals used include guinea pigs, rats, rabbits and mice.

They’re often force-fed toxic

chemicals over then examined after death to observe the damage. Some side effects include bleeding from the eyes, nose and ears, as well as seizures, paralysis and convulsions.

Animal testing is not only inhumane, it’s also unnecessary. It’s not forbidden by law and is even banned entirely in the European Union, according to the Leaping Bunny.

There are alternatives to animal testing that are already implemented around the world, like using synthetic human skin, stem cell testing and even computer simulations.

One of the best ways to fight animal cruelty is to support the companies that don’t test on animals. The

cosmetics industry, mostly makeup, includes products that everybody purchases like shampoo, deodorant, acne treatments and soap.

If consumers only purchased cruelty-free products, the big companies would be forced to reconsider their inhumane testing methods.

There has also been a debate on whether or not to support brands that are cruelty-free but are owned by a parent company that does test on animals.

For example, the smaller makeup brands Urban Decay and NYX are cruelty-free but are owned by the cosmetics giant L’Oréal.

The cosmetic company’s products are sold in China, where it is mandated by law

that all cosmetics sold must be first tested on animals.

NYX and Urban Decay are not sold in China.

By supporting sub-brands that are cruelty-free, it could show the larger parent company that it’s important to consumers that their products are completely cruelty-free. It may seem small or insignificant, but if everyone supported cruelty-free companies, the bigger players like L’Oréal will be forced to notice its consumers needs and begin to change.

Animal testing is inhumane and unnecessary. If everyone made the switch to purchasing only cruelty-free products, it could help end the suffering and deaths of millions of animals every year.

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6 SPORTS CSUF hones in on the ‘little things’

MONDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The Titans will attempt to get their third win against the University of Denver.

KATHRYNE PADILLA Sports Editor

Only five games into non-conference play with a 2-3 overall record, Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball is a game away from reaching its 2016 win total as it takes on the University of Denver Pioneers.

“Cal State Fullerton hasn’t had a winning women’s program in the last 26 years,” said junior Hannah Thompson. “We’re just trying to change that.”

After winning their season opener against Santa Clara on Nov. 11, the Titans fell into a rough spot with three close games ending in losses. However, that streak was broken when they defeated the University of Portland on Saturday at home 66-61.

At the start of the season, the Titans knew that this squad was different than prior ones.

“It’s a better experience already,” said junior Daeja Smith.

“The coaches are more engaged and they’re here and ready for season.”

Last season’s team only managed to pull out three wins, two in pre-conference play and one during conference play. The Titans are looking for their third as they face the Pioneers, who hold a 3-3 overall record, giving a glimpse that they have the capability of surpassing last season’s record.

The newcomers have begun to impact the Titans’ growth as freshman Triann Thompson holds the first place spot on the team in a 3-point percentage at 87.5, which doubles as the highest in the Big West as well.

“Having so many new players, it’s easier to help establish a new mentality,” Thompson said.

Freshman Ashlee Ane, who scored 19 points in the win over Portland, attempts more threes

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Cal State Fullerton guard Triann Thompson has appeared in all five games of nonconference play and has made seven out of the eight 3-pointers she’s attempted thus far, shooting 87.5 percent from behind the arc.

than Thompson at 3.4 per game, and is ranked third in the Big West with a 58.8 3-point percentage.

The returning Titans have also been assets on the court. Smith leads CSUF in rebounds, averaging 9.2 a game, the second-most in

the Big West. Smith also recorded her first double-double of the season against Portland.

As CSUF’s core unit continues to gel form, it will face a Denver team that has standout players of its own. The Titans will face

forward Jordyn Alt, who ranks first in rebounds per game in The Summit League at 9.3 per game.

The Titans will also compete against guard Carie Weinman, who is shooting 57.1 percent from three, which is second in The

Summit League.

Titans Head Coach Jeff Harada hopes to continue to work on the “little things” as Fullerton returns to Titan Gym on Monday to compete for its third win against the Pioneers at 7 p.m.

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8 SPORTS Men’s basketball finds rhythm in tournament

MONDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2017

CSUF is now 3-3 after winning its last two games.

JARED EPREM

Asst. Sports Editor

The Titans used their Thanksgiving break to host the 2017 Wooden Legacy Tournament, in which they finished with a 2-1 record and learned more about the different ways their team can win.

After dropping their first game of the tournament to Georgia 64-57 in a downto-the-wire finish, the Titans rebounded and defeated the Sacramento State Hornets the following night 68-63.

Both games showcased individual excellence from the Titans, with Kyle Allman scoring a career-high 34 points against the Georgia Bulldogs and Khalil Ahmad putting up a season-high 25 points against Sacramento State.

Although Ahmad contributed more than a third of the team’s points against the Hornets, the Titans played a more team-oriented game, which differs from the singular scoring showcase Allman delivered against the Bulldogs.

Titans Head Coach Dedrique Taylor believes the team is capable of winning either way.

“With our personnel, I think we’re capable of being balanced, but I think we’re also capable of one guy getting into a rhythm like Kyle did last night or Khalil did,” Taylor said following the victory against Sacramento State. “Whichever one leads to a win, I love it.”

Taylor stressed the importance of integrating sophomore forward Jackson Rowe

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Cal State Fullerton forward Jackson Rowe contributed 25 points in the Titans’ win over Harvard. He leads the Titans in field goal attempts and is shooting 71.4 percent from the field.

into the offense after the loss to Georgia. Although he’s scoring 13.4 points per game, Rowe’s output has been inconsistent.

In its final game against the Harvard Crimson, the team rallied around a hot start from Rowe. He finished a perfect 10-10 from the field, including five jumpers from behind the arc.

“I think these guys made a pointed effort to get him

enough touches to where he could be successful, and he repaid them for it,” Taylor said.

Rowe wasn’t focused on getting shots for himself, stating that rebounding and helping the team was his main concern.

“I was just shooting and they were going in,” Rowe said. “When it goes in it feels good, so I kept shooting.”

It wasn’t just Rowe. All

of the Titans were getting buckets right from the jump against the Crimson. The first half saw both teams combine for 62 points, while the Titans’ previous two games did not see CSUF and its opponents combine for even 50 points in the first half.

Before the tournament, Taylor and the players agreed that the team needed to cut back on turnovers and improve its free throw

percentage. Before they faced Georgia, the Titans were shooting 49.2 percent from the charity stripe and committed an average of 17 turnovers on per outing.

The Titans managed to convert 79.2 percent of their attempts from the line during the three-game stretch, but their turnover woes continued to plague them, committing 43 during tournament play.

“I think we have to

continue to slow down and really learn about our pace,” Taylor said. “Each player has a different rhythm, and we have to understand our rhythm individually and then find out how it fits into the overall concert of our team.”

The Titans now sit at 3-3 and will look to add to their winning streak in their homecoming game on Saturday Dec. 2 against Cal Lutheran.

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Transfer forward Hannah Thompson is the second highest scorer for the Titans and has made 11 out of her 12 free throw attempts.

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Portland got off to a hot start, leading 20-13 after the first quarter saw them shoot 60 percent from the field and 50 percent from three.

The Titans managed to battle back in the second quarter, winning the frame 19-17 before beginning to really roll after halftime, making six of their 11 shots in the third quarter to win the period 21-14 and get back in the game.

“I was happy how we responded to finish the half only down by 5 points,” Titans Head Coach Jeff Harada told Cal State Fullerton Sports Media. “We did a better job contesting their shots in the second half, and I was really proud of our

composure down the stretch to finish the game.”

The final quarter was a back-and-forth defensive battle, with the two teams going nearly the entire final five minutes without scoring. The Titans held on to a 64-61 advantage throughout the period, only scoring their final two points on free throws when the Pilots were forced to intentionally foul Vega, who made both of her shots.

“We just needed to box out and keep them in front to contest all shots because they were hitting,” Ane said.

“As long as we boxed out and worked our butts off, we were good.”

It’s Ane’s first year with the Titans, meaning she hasn’t experienced all the

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ASHLEE ANE Titans guard losing the roster’s returning players have endured the last several seasons, but that lack of shared adversity left the freshman guard no less grateful to help her team get to 2-3 and win their first home game of the season.

“I love this team so much, and just to protect your home, it feels great,” Ane said.

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