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Volume 102 Issue 50

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

CSUF’s chief physician’s education in Mexico impacted his practice in medicine.

Instapoets challenge traditional notions of what makes good poetry.

The Titans hold on to their win streak after a victory over the Portland Pilots.

Lifestyle 5

Opinion 6

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Playing Monopoly with politics CSUF’s Hispanic population grows “

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Protesters, a handful of which dressed as Mr. Monopoly, gathered outside California’s 39th Congressional District Representative Ed Royce’s office in Brea. The Monopoly-themed demonstration was met with opposition and “build the wall” chants.

Ralliers handed out chocolate “tax breaks” outside Royce’s office. BREANNA BELKEN Asst. News Editor

A handful of men gathered outside representative Ed Royce’s office on Wednesday dressed as Mr. Monopoly, handing out chocolate gold coins that they called tax breaks. The demonstration was part of Indivisible CA-39’s protest against Royce’s “yes” vote on the Republican tax

bill, which was passed by the Senate in the early hours of Dec. 2. The tax bill includes a permanent cut to corporate tax rates and a plan to count stipends graduate students earn as taxable income. Crowds chanted, “shame on you,” outside Royce’s office and faced counter-protesters who met them with chants of, “build the wall.” The counter-protesters held signs that read, “make america great again,” and voiced their support for President Trump. Leanne Hebert, a co-chair on the action committee for

Indivisible CA-39, said she believes the Republican tax bill is a tax scam that will hurt Californians. “Everything that is in this bill or was thrown into this bill is awful and it’s really going to hurt this district,” Hebert said. “So we decided we need to be visible out here and educate people about what this is all about and what’s happening right now.” Hebert said the “Mr. Monopoly,” idea came from the Indivisible CA-39 action committee and organization committee. Vincent Hennerty, a resident of Chino Hills, was one of the men dressed up

as Mr. Monopoly outside Royce’s office. Hennerty’s concern with the tax bill is the cut to spending for programs in order to provide tax breaks, including Medicare, and the subsequent burden that could befall the poor and working class. “With his vote on the tax bill, that’s what’s bringing me out here,” Hennerty said. “There are so many different things that are going to be felt in this country, and it’s going to reverberate, and we will feel it for decades and it’s not going to be a good feeling.” SEE ROYCE 2

California has the nation’s largest Hispanic population according to the Pew Research Center. Data from the California Census Bureau shows that Hispanic people make up 34 percent of the community in Orange County alone. Cal State Fullerton has a campus that effectively reflects its surrounding communities by showing a significant growth in the Latina/o student population. According to data from CSUF’s Institutional Research and Analytical Studies, the number of degrees awarded to Latina/o students has steadily increased since the 2004-05 academic year. In 2005, CSUF awarded 1,380 degrees to Latino students. By 2013, that number had nearly doubled, and in the 2014-15 academic year, Latinos became the highest graduating ethnic group at CSUF. As a result of Hispanic students making up the majority of CSUF’s population, the campus has seen an expansion in Chicana/o clubs, groups and programs on campus.

The experience here in terms of student population and diversity and representation of the Chicano/ Latino population is exceptional.

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Latina/o population nurtures a vibrant student community.

ANA NEZ Chicana/o studies lecturer The Chicana & Chicano Resource Center searches for and provides students with events and programs that are inclusive of the history, education and culture of Latina/o students. Jacqueline Castañeda, the community success lead at the Chicana/o Resource Center, connects students to on and off-campus resources by helping coordinate informational seminars and workshops for them. Castañeda said that the events put on by the resource center usually draw a big turnout and give students the opportunity to get to know each other. “I meet different people here all the time, and sometimes you don’t even need to see their faces often to remember who they are,” Castañeda said. “A lot of students that hang out here are involved in other student organizations as well, so that’s kind of how they meet too.” SEE HISPANIC

Students suggest Born to help deliver babies tips on studying Daily Titan gathers finals week advice from people on campus. KYLE BENDER Copy Editor

When home is rife with distractions and finals are looming overhead, senior broadcast journalism major Justin Wheat finds studying solace at a quiet FedEx Kinkos workstation where he can sprawl his work out and organize his thoughts. “I just get this little desk to myself. I don’t have to pay to be there. The Wi-Fi’s free,” Wheat said. “It’s 24 hours. I can go whenever I want, stay as long as I want.” Kinkos may be just what some students need, as even some of the supposedly silent safe havens can sometimes be too loud for studying. “If I go to the library, I use headphones to cancel out the noise because there are

speaking floors,” said second-year linguistics graduate student Carla Chavarin. “The environment does have a huge impact on how you prepare for studying.” When alone, silence, or at least less noise, can greatly benefit students by removing some of the greatest distractions that plague those trying to focus. “I have to be by myself. I can’t study with groups, and I have to read to learn,” said second-year criminal justice major Arlette Sicairos. Solitude may not work best for everyone though. Having friends or classmates to bounce ideas off of is a great way to get suggestions, and the Pollak Library has study rooms available for groups to reserve. After finding a study space, it’ll finally be time to sit down and hit the books and junior geography major Joseph Weaver said the sooner the better. SEE STUDY

Nursing student finds joy assisting mothers in labor. NATALIE NUESCA Staff Writer

Amanda Felton, 21, was helping a woman around her age go through labor with her first child. The expecting mother was unresponsive to the medical staff and Felton could sense her rising anxiety. When the family and nurse left the room, Felton stayed behind and tried to comfort her. As Felton started light conversations with her about pop culture, she gradually started to open up and calm down. After that, the patient responded to the midwife and followed instructions during delivery. Moments like these remind her why she wanted to go into the Cal State Fullerton nursing program in the first place. “Nursing is an art, so you have to be in there emotionally and physically,” Felton said. “As a nurse, you have the power to make that connection

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CSUF nursing student Amanda Felton couldn’t imagine herself in a different career field and also serves as the membership director of the Nursing Student Association on campus.

with a patient and build that trust with them.” Felton strives to be a labor and delivery or obstetrics nurse because she loves the excitement that comes with the birth of babies and the stories the mothers share. Felton

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Indivisible CA-39 held a monopoly-themed protest outside of Rep. Ed Royce’s Brea office. It was met with supporters of Royce, who agreed with the Republican tax bill and came to show support.

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Supporters went into Ed Royce’s office to leave comments regarding his vote for the Republican tax bill. Royce was not in his office and one protester said she hasn’t been able to meet with him to discuss issues in over a year.

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Not everyone gathered outside Royce’s office was in opposition. Robin Hvidston a resident of Upland, was outside Royce’s office to support him and the tax cut. “Our economy is starting to do very well and the tax cut will help that. It’s a great plan, it’s going to create more jobs and I look forward to it being implemented,” Hvidston said. Writer and blogger

Arthur Schaper was also outside Royce’s office to support him and his decisions to support the building of the border wall and the Republican tax bill. “We want Trump’s agenda supporting the secure borders ... The priority to make sure American citizens are put first and their needs are foremost,” Schaper said. John Marino, a resident of Royce’s district, has been watching his policies for the two years he’s lived in

his district. Marino said he feels Royce is not a representative of American values, and he does not support his voting record. Marino felt the counter-protesters were taking away from the message Indivisible CA-39 was trying to convey regarding the tax bill, and found their arguments “dishonest.” “They didn’t come here to debate what we came here to debate,” Marino said. Mirvette Judeh, another resident of Royce’s district,

is frustrated with Royce’s voting record. Judeh said she has been trying to meet with him for a year and a half regarding controversial issues such as taxes, but has been unable to. “How can he constantly go along with policies that are made just to attack minority communities?” Judeh said. “I’m here to tell him it needs to stop, or he’s going to go. I thought our congressmen were going to protect us and they’re not, and it’s really disgusting.”

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NEWS 3 Hispanic: Latino students find niché THURSDAY DECEMBER 7, 2017

Other Hispanic groups on campus have also been growing similarly to the Chicana/o Resource Center. Hermanos Unidos is a nonprofit organization that focuses on university student retention and increasing the graduation rates of Latino men in higher education. Anthony Vasquez, one of the co-chairs of Hermanos Unidos de CSUF, said the organization is structured on three fundamental pillars: Academics, community service and social networking. “We believe in giving back to our community ... And motivating the younger folks to do well in school and participate in different services,” Vasquez said. Established in 2013, Hermanos Unidos de CSUF has 15 “familias,” or official college organizations, across California, Vasquez said. There have been “significant growths” in the CSUF branch of the organization over the last few years. “We constantly have new members join. Last year we had a huge wave of new members coming in, and just being in the space since my freshman year, I’ve seen an increase,” Vasquez said. “It makes us proud to have a lot of graduating upperclassmen too; It’s like we’re getting new members while also

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As the Hispanic student population at CSUF has increased over the last decade, so has the amount of resources available for the campus community. These resources include the Chicana & Chicano Resource Center and organizations like Hermanos Unidos de CSUF. The university also holds events for holidays like Dia de los Muertos and Las Posadas.

achieving our mission.” CSUF has also seen changes in representation. The university hosts events on campus that represent Hispanic culture, like the social gathering on Oct. 30 that celebrated Dia de los Muertos, or the event on Dec. 9 that will celebrate the Latin American Christmas tradition of Las Posadas.

Since the appointment of Mildred García, a Hispanic woman, as the president of the university in 2012, CSUF has become the No. 1 school in California (and second in the nation) in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic students. The university is also sixth in the nation in graduating students of color.

Chicana/o studies lecturer Ana Nez, Ph.D., said she believes CSUF’s diverse student population is not only important, but also makes the campus unique. Having taught at other campuses including University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dine College and UC Santa Barbara, Nez said that the university’s level of diversity is unmatched.

“The experience here in terms of student population and diversity and representation of the Chicano/Latino

population is exceptional,” Nez said. “I’ve never seen this kind of representation, and it’s great.”

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We believe in giving back to our community ... And motivating the younger folks to do well in school and participate in different services.

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ANTHONY VASQUEZ Hermanos Unidos de CSUF co-chair

Study: Some ways to get ready for finals CONTINUED FROM

“At least give yourself a week to study so you don’t have to cram it all,” Weaver said. “On one of my last tests, the teacher released the study guide like three days before the exam, and that drove me nuts.” For students not fortunate enough to receive any study guides or help from professors, online resources are affordable alternatives. Busy schedules don’t always align with a professor’s office hours, so when they are inaccessible, junior mechanical engineering major Hazim Alzahrani recommends websites like Khan Academy or YouTube for study help. However, even with a surplus of resources, test preparation always comes down to organization and time management.

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At the end of the day, everything needs a little bit of time from us in order to have a healthy lifestyle.

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JOCELYN ESTRADA Junior health science major

Fourth-year criminal justice major Ashley Peed said committing to her tasks in her planner helps her follow through. “I make sure that if I write down that I’m going to study, I have to do it,” Peed said. While a physical list may be helpful, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and dedicate an excessive amount of time to a single task. Junior health science major Jocelyn Estrada stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced life during finals week by not going overboard on any one aspect of a task list. “Family is important, school is important, having a job is important,” Estrada said. “At the end of the day, everything needs a little bit of time from us in order to have a healthy lifestyle.” When weeks (or days) of preparation finally culminate with hours-long tests, a reward is certainly in order. “The day of the test I usually spoil myself,” said freshman political science major Doria Jalad. “I’ll get Starbucks and I’ll get a bagel to make sure I’m good foodwise, and then I should be confident enough to go and do good on my final.”

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Students at CSUF have a number of tips when it comes to studying for finals week, including finding a quiet place to do work and taking more than a week to avoid cramming at the last minute.

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4 LIFESTYLE Nurse: Student finds career in family ‘firsts’ THURSDAY DECEMBER 7, 2017

She recalls waking up at 5 a.m. for obstetrics clinicals, a requirement for nursing students to gain exposure working with patients in hospitals. However, she never minded the early morning because she looked forward to what she would see and learn. Felton isn’t the only one in her family in the nursing field. Her mother, along with other relatives, work as nurses as well. When she went shopping with her mother as a kid, they would often run into people who would greet her with sweet smiles and small conversations. It wasn’t until she was

eight when Felton became old enough to realize that those were some of the patients her mother had cared for and that she wanted to make the same impact on others. Felton also aspires to be like her former clinical instructor, Judy Hervey, who gave her the extra boost of confidence she needed to start believing in herself. Hervey, a full-time CSUF nursing lecturer and clinical instructor, feels Felton has a “nursing presence” because she continuously goes out of her way to try and understand the patients and spend time with them. “She just has a very inquisitive mind and she wants to know as much as she can

so that she’ll become a really good nurse,” Hervey said. Her professor regards Felton as an A student, which doesn’t come as a surprise based on how she met one of her first friends in nursing school, John Gaintano. On their first day of lab for Chemistry 200, the instructor asked students to pair up. Felton approached Gaintano and asked him what his GPA was. When he told her, she responded with, “Okay, that’s good enough. Can we be partners?” However, Felton has come a long way since her freshman year. “She’s definitely been less particular about things she doesn’t need to worry about.

She’s been able to prioritize things that are more important than other things so her attention is geared more toward things that are more productive and more efficient,” Gaintano said. Felton serves as the membership director of the Nursing Student Association (NSA) at CSUF. She has organized a visit to The Painted Turtle, a camp where children with different medical conditions can participate in activities like ziplining and archery, that accommodate to their needs. Although the nursing students don’t medically treat the campers, they interact with the children so their parents can take time to watch and relax.

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As a nurse, you have the power to make that connection with a patient and build that trust with them.

AMANDA FELTON CSUF nursing student

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Felton recalls playing basketball with a child who had spina bifida and used a wheelchair. He repeatedly told her to not go easy on him. “Do you want me to like run in front of your wheelchair and stop you?” Felton asked. When he responded yes, she tried and was surprised with the sharp turn he made as he passed her. Felton said it made her realize that people with medical conditions

shouldn’t be treated any differently. Felton can’t imagine pursuing a career other than nursing. “I like how it has that mixture where you still get your science, your human anatomy, but the way that we use it to take care of people and heal people is different,” Felton said. “You’re not in a lab, you’re not out doing research. You’re helping people right then and there when they’re sick.”

Library dean seeks to improve resources

Clem Guthro helps create a modern, technological library. DAVID MARSHEL Staff Writer

As the dean of the Pollak Library, Clem Guthro’s stays committed to upgrading study space and streamlining access to research to make the library a more accommodating place for students. Interim associate dean of the library Anthony Davis Jr. said the library is nearing completion, and its staff is working on its first strategic plan to modernize the building and work with other divisions. “Clem has sort of hit the ground running,” Davis Jr. said. “I’d say he is extremely talented in environmental scanning, knowing what the landscape is like and then making those connections.” Originally from Canada, Guthro earned a bachelor’s degree in religious studies at the University of Manitoba but he didn’t pursue a theological discipline. While in college, Guthro worked in the campus library and his peers repeatedly urged him to explore a career as a librarian. “There was a librarian who kept telling me I should do this,” Guthro said. “She thought that I had talent in this area and really encouraged me.” Guthro went on to earn his master’s in library science and his doctorate in higher education leadership. As a first-generation college student himself, Guthro is interested in serving a student population that

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After leaving Colby College in Waterville, Maine, Clem Guthro searched for something larger and challenging. He eventually found his way to Cal State Fullerton where he works to update Pollak Library.

represents California’s academic diversity. Before coming to Cal State Fullerton, he worked as the director of the library at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where he implemented a major renovation to the library’s off-site storage facility. “After 14 years (at Colby College), it was time to think about something else,” Guthro said. “I was ready for a new challenge and was interested in some

place bigger, certainly some place warmer.” Guthro interviewed at three other CSU campuses before choosing CSUF. “People talk about diversity and inclusion,” Guthro said. “I had a sense that with President García, it was more than just words ... The mission here is very different and I resonate with the type of work that (CSUF) is doing.” Guthro said he spent his first few months getting to

know the campus community by “holding individual meetings with every library staff member” and unifying with other divisions across campus. He would connect with the rest of his co-workers by bringing the staff together for a social coffee break to brainstorm ideas and sample his biscotti. “He’ll show up with baked goods that he’s personally baked,” Davis Jr. said. “Yeah, he’s pretty adept at his baking.”

Apart from building relationships, he also reached out to other library deans from local community colleges to understand how they prepare the students who come to CSUF along with establishing strategic relationships with libraries at UC Irvine, UC Riverside and UCLA to become part of a larger intellectual ecosystem. “I could tell he’d done his research on the school,” said Donna Rader, student

personnel coordinator for the Pollak Library. “He definitely wants us to be an intellectual hub … By getting more people involved with collaborative programming.” Guthro’s efforts to create a more cohesive and engaging environment for students is just one facet of a larger plan. Davis Jr. said Guthro’s vision is to raise the profile of the library into a modernized institution and not just a warehouse for books.

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LIFESTYLE 5 CSUF physician’s passion for medicine THURSDAY DECEMBER 7, 2017

Dr. Boucher persevered despite 23 medical school rejections. PAOLENA COMOUCHE Staff Writer

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Cal State Fullerton’s Chief Staff Physician and Interim Director of Health Services Dr. Richard Boucher finds importance in building relationships with his patients. Boucher’s executive assistant said he values students’ health and is fervent about his work.

Mexico, that’s what I really liked,” Boucher said. “I think that’s something we should learn from them, about giving, about familia, about casa.” Dr. Jennie Ho, a CSUF Health Center staff physician who works with Boucher, has noticed the love he has for meeting patients and getting to know students. “I think oftentimes people go into it for many reasons. They go into it to make money, for the prestige, but I think it’s his heart. I think that’s truly his strength, and you see that in the way he carries himself and the way

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he lives,” Ho said. Boucher takes a great amount of pride in forming relationships with his patients. To him, it’s about the people and making the effort to relate and connect to them. “If somebody told me that the world would end in one week, what I would do, I’d come to work. I know that sounds odd, but I truly believe that’s why God created me, to serve people,” Boucher said. “That’s how I feel. I know medicine is what I was meant to do.” Sonia Leticia Vélez, Boucher’s executive assistant, has worked with him

for almost two years. “His main concern is always student’s health,” Vélez said. “He has a love for medicine that I’ve never seen in anybody else. The passion that he has working here is extraordinary.” Boucher had his own private practice in Long Beach where he dealt with the difficulty of losing patients and the iron fist of insurance companies in his first couple years. He decided to close his office when insurance companies interfered with treating his patients. “There’s a reason why we train in medicine for as

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If somebody told me that the world would end in one week, what I would do, I’d come to work. I know that sounds odd, but I truly believe that’s why God created me, to serve people,

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Two men sat on the porch together and watched as the sun set in Guadalajara, Mexico. Vibrant shades of orange and pink brushed across the sky as a gentle breeze blew softly through the crisp air. “That was in 1976, but it’s still clear as a bell in my head still,” said Cal State Fullerton’s Chief Staff Physician and Interim Director of Health Services Dr. Richard Boucher. He will never forget the day he was brought into the home of a complete stranger and immediately treated like family. Together, the two enjoyed the best pan dulce, frijoles and café Boucher had ever had. The stranger was one of the many people who left a positive impression on Boucher during his journey earning his medical degree in Guadalajara. Since he was in seventh grade, Boucher knew he wanted to be a doctor and once he had the idea in his mind, he wouldn’t have it any other way. The 23 rejections Boucher received from U.S. medical schools did not stop him from pursuing his calling. After applying over a period of two years only to be constantly turned down, he decided he would make his education happen elsewhere. Although he said attending medical school in America would have been a great experience, he believes completing his schooling in Mexico is what brought him to where he is today. “I enjoyed the people in

DR. RICHARD BOUCHER Chief staff physician and interim director of Health Services many years as we do, and that’s simply to give the best care we can to patients with the knowledge that we have,” Boucher said. Cal State Fullerton is where Boucher could reconnect with why he fell in love with medicine in the first place. Here, he can spend time investing in his

patients and helping them as best he can. “The students that come into the health center, it is not their privilege to come here, it is our privilege that they come here,” Boucher said. “You have people come to see you who don’t know you, and they will put their health in your hands.”

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A poet is a poet is a poet BREANNA BELKEN Asst. News Editor Instapoets show there’s no limit to the form of poetry. Poetry is an art form, and like most art forms, it’s always changing. Contemporary poetry has adapted to its audience, and despite not following a traditional format, Instagram poetry is still an art form that’s meant to be appreciated. Many modern poets have found success posting excerpts of their work on social media sites like Instagram. Such authors are referred to as instapoets. By sharing their work through that platform, some poets have been signed to publishing deals, or have even self-published. Despite their success, these poets have been subject to unfounded criticism. Author Thom Young is an unfortunate example of this bigotry. Young mocked these instapoets by using a stock photo of a bearded man under the pseudonym “Tyler,” and posted what he viewed as “simplistic” poetry to see if he could gain followers at

the same rate as other successful poets. Young referred to modern poetry as “fidget spinner poetry” in an interview with PBS, meaning that people have short attention spans and are not looking to think critically about what they read. He wants to see people reading about “real stuff,” and believes social media is counterproductive to that. The celebrated poet Charles Bukowski had a style similar to the instapoets of today, and while he is still considered a great influential poet, the instapoets are mocked and disregarded. Just because contemporary poets are not using archaic methods, like sending letters to put out their work out does not mean the poets of the past deserve more credit. Even though they face plenty of opposition, modern poets are finding their rightfully deserved success. Rupi Kaur self-published her debut poetry book “Milk and

Honey” on Amazon in 2014, and the book proved so popular that Andrews McMeel Publishing picked up the book for a second print. She is one of the most well known and successful instapoets, with her book being translated into 30 languages and selling over a million copies. Breaking away from traditional form, Kaur’s book was composed of short poetry, prose and hand drawings. She tackled the topics of longing, love, loss and sexual abuse – Young might recognize these topics as “real stuff.” Another instapoet known as Atticus was signed to a publishing deal and released his own book “Love Her Wild.” Like Kaur, Atticus also chose to follow a simple and easyto-read format, which connected with his audience. Their styles are a stark contrast to the poetry of the past, yet the short, concise poems speak to readers on a personal level the same way great poetry

always has. What people like Young seem to miss is that these poets write about very real issues from past traumas to racial identity and mental health, and that there doesn’t need to be a lengthy, convoluted text to evoke critical thinking. Just because poetry is presented in a reader-friendly format, does not mean it’s less valid. By posting on Instagram, more people are able to see these poets’ work, rather than relying on a published book to sell. Both Kaur and Atticus’ poetry has led to them developing large social media presences, with Atticus having over 500,000 followers on Instagram and Kaur reaching over one million. Not only are they receiving free exposure, but the follower increase in poetry accounts suggests that this new generation of authors has reignited an

interest in poetry. The instapoets are doing something within the artform that other poets could not do and they need to be celebrated, not put down. Poetry is

changing and adapting, as it has in the past and will in the future. There’s nothing wrong with appreciating and praising old poetry styles – it’s true that without those contributions to the medium, modern poetry would never exist. But don’t use those poems and poets to prove that new styles and methods are bad. Art is art, and poetry is poetry. Illustration by Hannah Miller

Don’t get fired up by firearm regulations Gun control doesn’t take away freedom, but adds precaution.

PAOLENA COMOUCHE Staff Writer

The year is quickly coming to a close, and it’s clear 2017 has made an unforgettable mark on the lives of many. This year has made its mark because it is the deadliest year due to mass shootings in at least a decade. Las Vegas saw 58 deaths and Texas saw 26. These are only a few of the tragedies that occurred this year but they were also the largest. Having one thing in common; they were all committed using the same weapon. The Onion, the satirical news outlet coined the perfect phrase with a headline responding to mass shootings, “‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens.” America listens to redundant speeches from government officials giving their condolences to the families of victims killed in these shootings. What isn’t talked about is what they are doing to fix the problem. Conservatives quiver at the mere mention of implementing gun control laws.

How dare the government even consider taking away their right to own a tactical rifle? How else are we to eliminate the potential home burglar or protect ourselves when the zombie apocalypse finally arrives? Gun control should make it harder for these deranged psychopaths to get ahold of semi-automatic rifles that have been used to spray bullets into a crowd of innocent people. Firearm regulation neither means taking guns away from those who have them, nor does it mean people should not be able to purchase guns. In fact, guns are a great tool to have for protection and defense. Those purchasing guns should have to participate in certain procedures to keep them from falling into the wrong hands. The current federal regulation on guns states that to purchase a handgun, one must be 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license and pass the Brady Act background check. A small list of requirements that lead to a brand-new, shiny pistol. State regulations vary. According to the California Gun Laws website, California has some of the strictest gun regulations, one of them being a 10-day waiting period for firearms. Like many other states, California does not require permits to purchase guns or the registration of rifles and shotguns. But it does at least require a Handgun Safety Certificate for firearms. If policies were more

strict and training was more rigorous, then gun violence may become less common and guns could even become a more useful tool for safety. A few more procedures to save potentially hundreds of lives is more of a precaution than a stripping of rights. Procedures that are tedious make utilities safe, like driver’s license laws. To drive a car, you must pass certain tests (written and physical driving), obtain a license and register your vehicle. Not to mention that that license has to be renewed. If you misuse your license, it will be revoked. Seeing as how the same rules apply to owning and riding a motorcycle, it seems ludicrous that using a deadly weapon doesn’t require the same guidelines. The fact that nothing has changed in so long shows that this problem isn’t being properly addressed. Other countries respond to high gun violence with reform, which in turn decreases the amount of gun violence. In 2009, 15 people died at, Winnendon school in Germany from a school shooting. Soon after, Germany created a gun registry to increase the regulation of guns and gun storage. If the U.S. followed suit and listened to public opinion, it could see a decrease in mass shooting deaths similar to other countries. The U.S. can no longer consider itself the greatest country in the world, only the deadliest. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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You may throw away your current strategies today because you realize where they fall short of your initial expectations. In fact, you believe you can accomplish more by spontaneously reacting to each moment without clinging to any old assumptions.

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(Apr. 20 - May 20)

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(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

Your undying optimism can inspire others to shift into gear and work toward a common goal today. However, you still must do your part in creating a supportive environment that fosters the group process rather than individual ambitions.

LEO

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Exploring your feelings opens new paths for self-discovery today, but you must be willing to travel into unfamiliar territory. Thankfully, your resistance fades now, allowing you to delve into mysteries that were recently out of bounds.

Your creativity is on fire today, encouraging you to proudly display your artistic or literary talents. However, you could run into trouble if you try to push your production capabilities too far past their regular limits.

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You could easily be swept up by the enthusiasm of people working on a largescale project. In fact, you might need to set your original plans aside in order to fulfill your commitments to the group.

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You’re so quiet today that others might not realize how much you are contributing to the group effort. Nevertheless, you continue to work behind the scenes without the urgency to set yourself apart from everyone else.

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Talking with your friends can be constructive today as long as you bring the conversations back to practical matters. Although nearly any subject is fair game, you’re likely to explore all the ways you can increase your cash flow while loquacious Mercury agitates exuberant Jupiter in your 2nd House of Income.

SCORPIO

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You want to demonstrate your leadership skills today and expect others to be duly impressed with your commitment to excellence. However, you may try so hard to win their favor that you lose sight of what’s actually relevant.

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You are a study in contradiction today and find it challenging to express your emotions in a consistent manner. Oddly, you’re feeling connected to your friends one moment and quite isolated the next.

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Your primary interest today is to stay connected with your friends and associates. Four planets in your 11th House of Social Networking encourage you to team up with others for work and play.

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You don’t like an authority figure telling you what to do today. But you may need to acquiesce and simply perform as expected unless you want to make waves. Sometimes, you must set aside your immediate personal desires to make an investment in your long-term happiness. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

8 SPORTS Men’s basketball continues win streak

THURSDAY DECEMBER 7, 2017

Their victory over the Pilots has given the Titans a win percentage above .500. CASSANDRA HEARN Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball stretched its win streak to four after it took a 76-66 victory on the road against the University of Portland Pilots. The game seemed to belong to the Pilots at the start of the first half as they built a 13-point lead. Although the Titans struggled offensively, only shooting 41 percent compared to the Pilots’ 48 percent, Fullerton’s defense picked up and gave junior guard Kyle Allman a chance to lead with 12 points in the first half, with Khalil Ahmad trailing behind him with 11.

The point gap didn’t last long though, as Portland let the ball slip, giving up 12 turnovers as the clock wound down to bring the score to 33-32 going into halftime. Returning from halftime, the Titans brought out a new type of heat as they took the lead for the first time in the game. As the Pilots attempted to take the game back, the Titans continued adding to the scoreboard as they led by 10, their largest lead of the game, almost midway through the second half. But the momentum didn’t last long. Fullerton picked up 12 fouls in the second half, allowing the Pilots to close the 10-point gap through free throws. However, Pilots’ offense and defense struggled to recover and turned the ball over four times in the second half, allowing 18 points

off of their 16 total turnovers. With six minutes left in the second half, the Titans picked up another 10-point lead with Ahmad completing four of his seven 3-point attempts. Ahmad wasn’t the only one contributing to the lead, as Allman ended the game with 21 points after going six for 10 in field goals and nine for 13 in free throws. Allman also totaled two rebounds and two assists by the end of regulation. The game began to get chippy as the Titans and Pilots exchanged fouls, with Portland giving up three with four minutes left in the half to give Fullerton another big lead off. Now with a win percentage above .500, Fullerton will have a chance at stretching its win streak when it travels home to face Utah Valley University Saturday at 6 p.m.

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Junior guard Kyle Allman contributed 21 points in the Titans’ win over Portland. Allman now leads the team in points per game with a 16.6 average.

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