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Former CSUF president remembered for 22-year tenure. ZACK JOHNSTON Daily Titan

State audit shows $157 million in unreported reserve. HAYLEY M. SLYE Daily Titan A California State Auditor Report released Tuesday showed that the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) accumulated more than $175 million in ”undisclosed restricted and discretionary reserves.” State Auditor Elaine M. Howell wrote in the report that the office has used “misleading budgeting practices, provided its employees with generous salaries and atypical benefits, and failed to satisfactorily justify its spending on system-wide initiatives.” In a statement Tuesday, the Office of the President called some of the audit’s recommendations “constructive” while questioning others. The statement also said that UC President Janet Napolitano has created a task force to implement some of the audit’s recommendations. However, the statement and a letter from Napolitano to the state auditor calls the audit’s claims of surplus funds and misleading budget practices false. In her April 5 letter, Napolitano writes that the “$175 million figure mischaracterizes the true amount of UCOP’s available and uncommitted reserve.” She claims the reserve is actually $38 million, “a modest amount” for the UCOP. “UCOP’s budget and financial approaches reflect strategic, deliberate and transparent spending and investment in UC and State Priorities,” Napolitano’s letter reads. In a press release Tuesday, California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom called for the 2.5 percent UC tuition hike, which was approved by the UC Board of Regents in January, to be reversed. “For decades, the University of California’s central bureaucracy has been institutionally evasive at the expense of UC students, faculty, donors and public transparency,” Newsom said.

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Former CSUF chemistry professor and CEO of Quill and Abacus, an education consulting firm, announced he is running for the District 39 congressional seat at the Becker Amphitheater Tuesday, challenging long-time incumbent Ed Royce.

Janowicz challenges Royce Former chemistry professor announces congressional bid. BRANDON PHO Daily Titan “It’s only fitting that I announce my campaign where I was initially inspired to run—right here at Cal State Fullerton,” said Phil Janowicz, who kicked off his 2018 Congressional campaign

I decided I had to do more than teach chemistry,” Janowicz said in his first speech as a political candidate. Now, he’s challenging CA 39th Congressional District Rep. Ed Royce’s incumbent seat. “My opponent is running from his record of voting with Trump 96 percent of the time,” Janowicz said, stirring boos from the crowd. “My opponent runs from the voices of his constituents, refusing to

hold town hall meetings or answer questions from our community.” Rep. Royce could not be reached for a response. A major voice of Royce’s constituency outcry has been Indivisible CA D-39, which previously held a vigil to “mourn” Royce’s relationship with constituents on Feb. 23, and held a demonstration in front of Royce’s Brea office on March 23. SEE CONGRESS

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The mystery of Tuffy the Titan

A look inside the mask of Fullerton’s pachyderm mascot. HARRISON FAIGEN Daily Titan

FULLERTON– Anyone who’s attended a basketball game at Cal State Fullerton has seen Tuffy. The Titans’ furry, elephantine mascot can be seen on the sidelines trying to fire up fans. Sometimes he’s in the bleachers, stomping on the seats in an attempt to make as much noise as the charge of the elephants he’s modeled after during opposing free throws. The unusual sight is enough to make one wonder: Who is the person behind the proverbial curtain? What type of individual would want to wear a (probably sweaty) mascot suit and dance at basketball games? SEE TUFFY 6

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kickoff in CSUF’s Becker Amphitheater, amid cheers from his core supporters. Janowicz, the president and CEO of education consulting firm Quill and Abacus, was once a chemistry professor at CSUF where he mentored over 100 students in the Supplemental Instruction Program and his research lab. “When I realized how many of my students were struggling to meet basic food and housing needs,

Friends, family and colleagues gathered Tuesday morning to honor and say goodbye to the late Milton A. Gordon, who was a transformative force during his tenure as Cal State Fullerton’s president. The funeral service, held at St. Juliana Falconieri Church, was followed by a burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Gordon was 81 when he died. Gordon was president of CSUF from 1990 until his retirement in 2012. During that time, he oversaw the university’s enrollment grow from 25,700 students to more than 36,000 and the addition of 13 academic degree programs, including one of the first doctorate in education programs in the Cal State system. By the time of his retirement, enrollment of students of color jumped to 57 percent and CSUF had become one of the leading universities in the nation for graduating Latino students. Many members of the CSUF community were in attendance, including current President Mildred Garcia.

CSUF Anime Club and the CSUF Gaming and e-Sports club host second annual TitanCon for pop culture lovers.

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Cal State Fullerton mascot Tuffy the Titan poses in pictures with potential students at Welcome to CSUF Day. Former Tuffy Steven Beydler said he “loved it” when people would come up to him wanting to take a picture with the mascot.

Devil’s Advocate: Cultural appropriation

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Two Daily Titan writers discuss the implications and impacts of donning the dress and garments of other cultures.

Martina Edberg takes individual title

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DTBRIEFS LA holds “La La Land” Day Tuesday In a ceremony held outside city hall, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti declared Tuesday that April 25 shall be known as “La La Land” Day , according to the LA Times. The celebration included live jazz music and a performance of dancers on the side of the city hall building while suspended on cables. Garcetti presented a plaque to director Damien Chazelle, producer Jordan Horowitz and composer Justin Hurwitz. “Los Angeles opened her arms to this movie in an incredible way,” Horowitz said to the LA Times. “This movie has that special magic, and the city was at the center of it.”

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Phil Janowicz is a member of Indivisible CA D-39, an organization which has addressed concerns over Rep. Ed Royce not holding town hall meetings or answering questions from his constituents. The group held a vigil-themed rally in February and a paper crane demonstration at his office in March.

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CSUF physics Professor Emeritus Mark Shapiro and fifth-year student Jeff Rosenblum, the two organizers of Fullerton’s March for Science on April 22, attended Janowicz’s announcement rally.

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Janowicz himself is a member of Indivisible CA D-39. Indivisible CA is “united against the Trump agenda” and counts Republicans among its members, Janowicz said. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm among people in Indivisible (CA D-39),” said assistant professor of health science and Indivisible CA D-39 member Shana Charles. “Everybody who’s met him said that they really appreciate not only his values, but also his intelligence, his dedication and his willingness to step up and fight this fight for us.” Charles is a volunteer for Janowicz’s campaign and helped set up the kickoff, while her husband Andre is Janowicz’s campaign consultant.

The organizers of Fullerton’s April 22 March for Science, CSUF physics Professor Emeritus Mark Shapiro and CSUF fifth-year student Jeff Rosenblum, also attended.

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PHIL JANOWICZ District 39 congressional candidate Shapiro and Rosenblum attended the rally to determine whether or not the new candidate had more to offer than Royce, who they say never responded to their invitations to partake in the March for Science.

“Royce has been my congressman for well over 20 years,” Shapiro said. “He thinks he’s some sort of national figure, and he doesn’t have to depend on the people here in Orange County.” Rosenblum said one of his major points of contention with Royce is the congressman’s stance on health care, as Royce could not clarify the status of pre-existing conditions under the Affordable Care Act. Yorba Linda resident John Johnstone attended the kickoff after hearing about it on social media. He said he was happy that the challenger seemed to be “the complete opposite of Ed Royce.” “I’m dedicating my life to public service, just as I did as a professor,” Janowicz said. “As a public servant, this is another form of public service for me to help people in the district.”

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A 2-year-old boy died Monday after he was hit by a pickup truck his uncle was driving, according to KTLA News. The accident occurred before 10 a.m. in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of South Los Angeles while the boy’s uncle was pulling out of a front driveway. The 24-year-old man told police he found that his nephew had been struck by the truck after he “felt an impact.” Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics said the toddler died upon impact. LAPD Officer Liliana Preciado described it as a “tragic incident.” The crash is still under investigation by LAPD’s Central Traffic Division. - PRISCILLA BUI

School coach jailed after standoff A high school football coach was arrested Sunday night after barricading himself inside El Modena High School with a handgun and threatening to kill himself, according to the Orange County Register. Michael Snitzler, 26, was suspected of possessing a firearm and ammunition on a school campus at the time of his arrest, said Orange police Sgt. Jennifer Amat. The incident began when Snitzler’s brother alerted the police around 11 a.m., describing Snitzler as “suicidal and refusing to exit the school.” The standoff lasted 10 hours. No one was harmed when Snitzler finally surrendered around 8:35 p.m. - PRISCILLA BUI

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“The impact of Dr. Gordon’s leadership is now and will forever be felt at this university and in the lives and family legacies of the approximately 122,000 Titans—more than half of the university’s total alumni—who graduated during his 22year tenure as president,” García said in a letter to the campus. The service began shortly after 10 a.m. as guests were greeted with a morning prayer and angelic church music. Those who spoke mentioned Gordon’s friendly and caring demeanor, his love of Indian food and enjoyment of CSUF baseball. University Police Chaplain Paul Miller delivered the eulogy and reminisced on his memories of Gordon and his impact on CSUF. “How do we say goodbye to this gentle man, who was and always will be one of my heroes?” Miller said. Toward the middle of his tenure, Gordon saw success with his administration’s timely response to complaints of not enough course material available to students with visual disabilities. Miller was previously the director of Disability Support Services and worked with Gordon on this issue, which he said was treated as a priority. The plan that Gordon and Miller set in place became a national model for delivering these kinds of instructional material timely, so much so that Gordon was “criticized for raising the bar a bit too high,” Miller said.

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Current CSUF President Mildred Garcia (left) talks with former president Milton Gordon’s wife Margaret (right) at his funeral service Tuesday. He was president of the university from 1990 to 2012.

Miller remembers Gordon taking the criticism as a compliment. “He said to me smiling, ‘You can accuse me of raising the bar too high any day,’” Miller said. Another memory Miller shared was of former CSUF student and basketball player Rodney Anderson, who was shot by gang members and paralyzed from the waist down during a trip to Central Los Angeles in 2000. After learning of this incident, Gordon made sure Anderson had every opportunity to succeed

and that his injury would not be a hindrance, Miller said. Anderson went on to finish his master’s degree. The service concluded with more prayer and singing. Gordon is survived by wife Margaret Gordon, sons Patrick, Michael and Vincent, sister Dolores Gordon, and grandchildren Nathan, Chesney and Rabiah. “I will be forever grateful that our patches crossed and our lives intertwined if only for a short 27 years. Thank you, Milt,” Miller said.

found he has been able to move ahead in his field by teaching himself Excel and other softwares. “I feel like I need to always keep upgrading my skills,” Kandel said. “I think the biggest lesson (I learned) was that once you get into your career, you don’t stop learning.” Lori Anderson graduated in 2002 as a double major in journalism and English. She worked with the Daily Titan and helped establish the newspaper’s website. Anderson started at the Los Angeles Times design desk but now works for Westways.

before landing the job. Brody mentioned Powells worked for the Daily Titan on 9/11. She acknowledged the members of the 2001 fall semester staff who were in the audience and recalled how it was one of their first experiences working together. Blanca Navarro graduated in 2016 with an art degree. She was the layout editor for the Daily Titan for three semesters and worked with the advertising department for three semesters while also working at Tusk. “I know a lot of these people, and I really admire professor Brody. I think he is really great and he really inspires students to go beyond in their career and in their goals, and I just wanted to reconnect with everyone,” Navarro said. During the panel discussion, Brody invited alumni in the audience to speak about their own experiences in the industry after graduating with communications and arts degrees. Brody plans to retire next year after working for CSUF for 24 years. During the event, both panelists and audience members praised him for his teaching. “We have to grow with our jobs, and we have to be prepared for an uncertain future,” Brody said. “We know that positions will change ... but as long as we keep learning, growing, thinking and trying to understand what’s happening and remember at heart we are all storytellers, I think we can.”

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A portrait of Milton Gordon and his wife Margaret was displayed at his funeral service in Fullerton Tuesday.

Alumni talk changing journalism industry SARAH EL-MAHMOUD Daily Titan CSUF Daily Titan and Titan Tusk Magazine alumni reunited at the Titan Student Union for the “Life After Titan and Tusk: How Millennials Have Adapted to the New Media Landscape” event during Comm Week Wednesday. The panel, moderated by professor Jeffrey Brody, featured alumni Lori Anderson from Westways magazine, Magdalena Guillen from AOL.com, Claudia Hudson from T-Systems, Jason Kandel from KNBC-LA, Marie Loggia-Kee from CSUF, Darleene Powells from CBSLA.com, Kerry Rivera from Experian and Lucio Villa from the San Francisco Chronicle. “I thought it would be a good idea to bring together some of my former students and my current students to talk about how they manage a journalism degree and make a transformation to digital media,” Brody said. Panelists talked about the ever-changing industry of journalism, offered career advice and provided networking opportunities for students. The panelists acquired experience by working at the Daily Titan and Tusk but found success in different niches within the industry. Jason Kandel, a data journalist at KNBC-LA,

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Comm Week panel brings together current and former students.

JEFFREY BRODY CSUF Communications Professor “I didn’t enjoy working on the design desk from 4 to midnight, Tuesday through Saturday. It just wasn’t working for me,” Anderson said. “It’s interesting to be part of this magazine ... produced by an insurance company essentially and with that strength, there is a lot of stability. We don’t depend on sales, we just depend on memberships.” Darleene Powells has worked for CBSLA.com for 12 years, but called acquiring the job a “tumultuous journey” because it took working multiple part-time jobs simultaneously and working as a crime reporter

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In face of injustice, ‘GoT’ women are still inspiring.

DARLENE CASAS Daily Titan To say the fictional world of “Game of Thrones” degrades women would be an understatement, but to say that the show is completely sexist is a rash generalization. “Game of Thrones” depicts a fantasy world filled with gory battles, aristocratic scandals and sexist social norms. The show has been met with a fair amount of controversy especially in its portrayals of sexual assault. This is a problematic element without a doubt, but it doesn’t receive the praise it deserves for how it emphasizes the ways female characters fight against their degradation in this fictionalized medieval culture. The show’s strong female characters have complex personalities that have influenced the way they have dealt with injustice. Daenerys Targaryen underwent cringe-worthy abuse during the first season, but that espoused her determination to ignite progress in their unjust world, if she becomes ruler. As a young girl, Sansa Stark wished nothing but to become a princess and

live a fairytale life. Much to her chagrin, she was held hostage in a castle of horrors and recognized the importance of fighting for her return home. Cersei Lannister, an angry highborn lady uses her mistreatment to fuel her revenge. Daenerys Targaryen It is impressive how Targaryen, who was once treated like a political pawn for her abusive brother to gain his own glory, accumulated her armies and earned the title as the “Mother of Dragons” now inseparable from her growing legacy. I had nothing but pity for her when she was sold to Khal Drogo, the leader of a Nomadic Dothraki people, so her brother could gain his own armies. Her new husband sexually assaulted her on their wedding night. That’s when I realized that rape—as atrocious as it is—is indeed a common phenomenon in “Game of Thrones.” What is not common is to see a woman reign over the Dothraki. And that is exactly what Targaryen did after her husband died. Each time she is taken down, she overthrows her malefactor and reaffirms her assertiveness, professing her goals. This was her bridge to the first of many identities, as she emerges from the flames of chaos and becomes the Mother of Dragons. Unlike the male rulers of Westeros, Targaryen is familiar with intense mistreatment. But going through corrosive experiences emblazons her with compassion, empathy and a determination to rectify injustices. Like

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Though Sansa Stark, played by Sophie Turner, underwent constant degradation throughout “Game of Thrones,” she has grown into a strong woman who is bold enough to outstrategize her oppressors.

her fiery spirit, she gives me hope. Sansa Stark Stark’s story arc delineates the harmful consequences of staking your life on the fantasy of a prince charming. If only she could have known. But none of us knew how much this entitled and delusional highborn young lady would grow to become a clever strategist. I related to Stark, not in the snobby ungrateful way but in the way she wished for more than what she had. It was exciting for her to imagine a life filled with royalty, different from her gloomy northern home. However, little did she know that being among that royalty would lead to unimaginable horrors and betrayals. Her suffering may have

crushed her innocence, but it molded her from a naive child to a bold and tactical leader. Later in the series, Stark wished nothing more than to return to her home in Winterfell. Unfortunately for her, traitors like the Boltons took it from her as they took away her family. Stark knew she somehow had to return home, a dangerous wish without a doubt. But wishes don’t just come true in Westeros. She was manipulated into marrying Ramsay Bolton, a bastard who beat and raped her. However, she was able to overcome that horror and executed a plan to reclaim Winterfell for house Stark. Stark delineates how fairytale delusions can become terrifying, but learning how to navigate through horrendous power dynamics proved

to be an invaluable tool that helped make her truly important wish of returning home come true. Cersei Lannister In contrast, Lannister depicts a way of coping with indignity by partaking in vengeful fury through power struggles. It is difficult to justify the countless atrocities that Lannister has committed throughout the series, but it is important to remember the utter humiliation she has persistently gone through. She was outraged about being forced to walk naked through the streets of King’s Landing as commoners mocked and objectified her. This scene was cringe worthy, for no one deserves that, not even her. Lannister is a character worthy of viewers’ hatred.

She is not bound to any moral code except to protect her children by any means necessary. But her corrosive rage harms both her enemies and her last remaining son. Lannister was known to be a fierce mother. Now, she is a ruthless villain eager to annihilate her enemies. Her usual bitterness has only been emphasized by vengeful tendencies and incessant degradation throughout the show. Targaryen, Lannister and Stark are all from different regions but share similar oppressions based on their gender in the sexist world of Westeros. They each illustrate different ways that systematic sexism affected their lives and dreams. Throughout the series, they have conveyed traits that are admirable and are nonetheless, daring female characters.

TitanCon set to make a grand return

Pop culture convention comes to campus Saturday. AMBER HAMILTON Daily Titan

The Titan Student Union will be filled with artists, exhibits, panels and cosplayers this Saturday for the second annual TitanCon, hosted by the CSUF Anime Club and CSUF Gaming & Esports club. Events will include a maid cafe presented by The Anime Club, music and dance performances from both The Japanese Culture Club and the Vietnamese Student Association, and various cultural panels.

Some groups unrelated to campus, such as the Corps Dance Crew, will also be in attendance. “My favorite thing (about TitanCon) is when (visitors) know I was part of it. They would tell me how good of a job we did. Knowing that your work paid off is the best experience,” said Matthew Vicencio, a marketing team member for TitanCon. Last year’s TitanCon ended up hosting around 3,000 visitors, but staff this year is hoping to reach at least 4,000 or more attendees. To help reach those numbers, venue space has been doubled to accommodate all the events. Food trucks will be available outside covering

a range of culinary options for attendees. The TitanCon team believes part of last year’s success was the broad nature of the convention. TitanCon may be hosted by clubs focused on gaming and anime, but the event tries to offer a diverse range of events and panels to reach a larger audience. “My vision for TitanCon is to bring people together to share the hobbies they have with one another, providing a gathering place for everybody to have a great time and share their hobbies that they all know and love,” said Tommy Trinh, the head of human resources for TitanCon.

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Artists, exhibits, panels and cosplayers will be coming to campus Saturday for the second annual TitanCon hosted by the CSUF Anime Club and CSUF Gaming & Esports club.

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Devil’s Advocate: Cultural appropriation Glamorizing traditions when convenient is dismissive of culture.

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h, spring. The season of super blooms, allergies, sunshine and the Coachella Music Festival. It can’t officially be spring until everyone flocks to the desert for two weekends of music and drugs. While Coachella is well known for its fashion scene, which helps set the tone for two weekends of frolicking and fun, it’s especially known as the hotspot for cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation refers to Eurocentric societies adopting non-Euro cultural practices in the name of making bold fashion statements and being cute. It can also be a reflection of white privilege because there are rules in some workplaces that restrict black women from wearing their hair naturally while white woman can walk around with cornrows without anyone batting an eye. Over the years, people have worn feather headdresses, henna, cornrows and Bindis in the name of being “hipster” and “cute.” But it’s not trendy or cute. It’s time to realize that some people’s attempts to immerse themselves within a culture in the name of appreciation can be considered inadvertently racist. Wearing a Bindi and henna to a South Asian wedding would be appreciation, but wearing them to a music festival? Not so much. In Hinduism, a Bindi represents the third eye and is traditionally worn by South Asian women. When worn at Coachella, the Bindi is just pretty head jewelry and the actual meaning behind the Bindi is completely disregarded. In response to the growing popularity of the Bindi, the #reclaimthebindi campaign was launched on social media in 2015. The campaign sparked a movement where South Asian women posted images of themselves and women in their family wearing a Bindi or wearing traditional South Asian clothing in the name of taking back their culture. Some women like Simran Randhawa were made

to feel ashamed of their cultures because they weren’t being reflected in the media as “cool.” But now Randhawa is working to take back her Indian culture by using traditional Indian garb combined with contemporary styles. Many South Asians and other immigrants feel those same pressures to assimilate into Western culture in order to show they are a part of society and to not be ridiculed for being the “other.” People often feel pressured to give up their cultures in order to avoid backlash. It can be hard to see aspects of those very cultures become popularized for fashion and not for its authenticity and meaning. Besides Bindis, another Coachella trend that is culturally appropriated are henna tattoos. Henna has roots in cultures like the Middle East and Africa, so you shouldn’t wear henna to be cute. Henna is traditionally worn at weddings, religious ceremonies and other functions, and it’s not for Coachella-goers to look bohemian and chic. One of the more classic example of cultural appropriation, especially at Coachella, is Native American headdresses. For Native Americans, the eagle feathers symbolize honor and respect and are presented to people that earn it. Traditional headdresses are worn by chiefs during religious ceremonies, and wearing them in the name of fashion diminishes the significance of the headdress and is totally disrespectful toward Native Americans. Former Disney Channel actor Cole Sprouse commented on the festival on Twitter last week and said that certain Coachella outfits are “appropriating 100 percent of a Native American headdress for someone who claims to be 2 percent Choctaw.” It can be tempting to wear all of these things at Coachella to make yourself stand out and look hip and trendy, especially when celebrities like Katy Perry, Vanessa Hudgens and Kylie Jenner do as well. It’s important to understand that celebrities are wrong for participating in cultural appropriation and shouldn’t be excused because of their money and influence. It’s actually quite easy to not participate in cultural appropriation just by taking time to understand cultural significances of different beauty garments. If you have to question whether or not it would be offensive to wear something in fear of cultural appropriation, then it’s probably best not to wear it.

Embracing other cultural customs should be celebrated.

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s Coachella passes, so do the generic complaints about the various attire that people don as they take selfies with Bindis and Native American headdresses screaming “cultural appropriation.” Exploring different cultures has the potential of leading to a learning experience, allowing people to understand different cultures. Calling people out for appropriation puts this exchange further out of reach. The notion that wearing a specific outfit one finds beautiful and interesting on a special occasion means they are robbing a culture of its significance is ridiculous. Could appropriation not just mean admiration? On top of that, the phrase alone is troublesome. Appropriation implies that there is an owner who is being taken advantage of. There is no one owner of a culture. One can be part of one and participate in it, but they do not own it. To assume that an entire culture is under attack because Vanessa Hudgens wore a Bindi has no foundation. Cultural appropriation, in some ways, is the best problem that we can have today. Instead of dividing people, this should be an opportunity to learn more. We should honor when people have an interest in another’s culture. A common complaint is that appropriation is fecklessly committed, in that the meaning of these cultures are being glamorized for a cute picture. But instead of heading to the internet to spread some fury, why not educate someone. As a person of Indian descent who went to grade school

and brought some explicitly Indian-scented snacks for lunch, I know firsthand the lengths to which kids will go to make someone feel alienated–this is the root of cultural appropriation. The betrayal one feels when their culture was once used to make them feel ostracized, then glamorized only when it’s convenient or cute is definitely infuriating. But that’s a terribly narrow way of looking at the world. To think that the same people at Coachella having a great time are actively participating in taking advantage of a culture to be cute is inane. This isn’t cultural appropriation, this is cultural appreciation. It’s not as if these people are putting down the culture, in fact, they’re showing how beautiful they find it. How special it is for them, instead of making fun of it. By that logic, I should only be eating the food or listening to the music of my culture. I hope we can all agree that this would be ridiculous. The endgame of cultural appropriation makes no sense. If I followed the logic of those infuriated at the blondies with Bindis, then I shouldn’t be listening to Frank Ocean. I should be listening to famous Indian musician Gurdas Maan, but I don’t like Gurdas Maan. Frank might see both sides, but I see one: that culture is made to be shared, not owned. America is a melting pot. As Americans of all different colors and creeds, we pride ourselves in our diversity and ability to cohabitate. In America, you should expect cultures, naturally, to melt together. When critics demand that Americans not adopt a specific clothing style, hair style or custom, they are drawing a dividing line that destroys the very thing we aim to achieve: unity. Condemning those who adopt the styles of other cultures creates a culture war, essentially, keeping racism alive. So maybe next time you see someone wearing something out of their culture, stop stereotyping and start learning.

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The university did not make any of its current Tuffys available for comment (there are more than one), but in 2013, Tuffy was just a man inside a costume. That season, Tuffy was played by Steven Beydler, a then-19-year-old communications major who now works for Disney Channel. “It was an incredible experience rooting on the baseball and basketball teams from a different level than the other students and fans. I was on the court and on the field with the team and a part of the action,” Beydler told the Daily Titan in an email. The dream job wasn’t without its drawbacks, however. Beydler said the suit was “incredibly hot,” and even more so when Fullerton reached as high as 100 degrees outside. Still, Beydler felt that a little bit of discomfort was nothing compared to the benefit he got out of interacting with the community. “It was worth it when people, young and old, come

up to you and asked you for a picture with the biggest smile on their faces,” Beydler said. “I loved when young kids would come up to me just to smile and wave–it was heartwarming knowing that I was able to make someone feel happy and smile.” Other than smiles from excited Titans fans, Beydler said he was financially compensated in his second year acting as Tuffy, with additional benefits including priority registration for classes and a great icebreaker during every job interview he’s done since. “People are always curious about what being a mascot is like and why I decided to be a part of it. I believe that by putting Tuffy on my resume, it made me stand out against the people that I was competing with,” Beydler said. “When I interviewed for a marketing position at a local firm, the hiring manager said specifically “one of the main reasons why I wanted to interview you, other than your qualifications, was because you were a mascot.” Fullerton Director of

Athletic Media Relations Derrick Fazendin said there is no formal training to become Tuffy, there is just one main qualification. “Basically they just need to be able to walk around and not collapse within the suit,” Fazendin said. Beydler kept his identity as Tuffy a secret from nearly everyone except for his “roommates and a few close friends,” which the current Tuffy/Tuffys must do as well, something Fazendin said is done to preserve a certain amount of “magic and mystique.” “You want the typical fan to look at Tuffy and say ‘That’s Tuffy. That’s Tuffy the Titan.’ Not Joe or Mary, the student,” Fazendin said. “‘That’s Tuffy the Titan, that represents Cal State Fullerton.’” Games aren’t the only places the university sends their Tuffys. CSUF charges commercial businesses $100 per hour for Tuffys time, while he’ll set nonprofit groups back $75 an hour. CSUF campus groups get the best bargain on the

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Tuffy the Titan attends every game held in Titan Gym and will even make guest appearances for businesses if they’re willing to pay $100 per hour.

dancing mascot, with the ability to call in Tuffy to their event for a mere $25 per hour, all of which goes back into the university’s general athletics fund. While those inside the

elephant costume only see a little bit of that, Beydler said the way the sweaty, furry suit acted as armor against outside stresses was the biggest benefit. “It was a great stress

reliever. It allowed me to let loose, have tons of fun and forget about the stress of class and work,” Beydler said. “When I was in the suit, I was able to forget about the outside world.”

Edberg wins second Big West Conference title CSUF finishes fifth in final tournament of the season. BRYANT FREESE Daily Titan

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In the second game of the series against Hawaii, Ariana Williams recorded a home run and a walkoff RBI triple to give CSUF the 4-3 victory. Williams was named Big West Player of the Week.

Titans take home conference honors

Kessler and Williams earn player of the week awards. HARRISON FAIGEN Daily Titan

Last weekend saw the Titans sweep Hawaii thanks to dominant pitching from Kelsey Kessler and a walk-off triple from Ariana Williams that gave Cal State Fullerton

softball the win in the second game of the series. As a reward for their efforts, both players were honored by the Big West Monday. Kessler received her second Pitcher of the Week award of the season, while Williams was named the Big West Player of the Week. Kessler was credited with a win in all three of the Titans’ games of the series, pitching complete contests in games one and three. Kessler worked an additional third of an inning

in the seventh inning of the second game, holding Hawaii scoreless to keep the Titans alive and allow Williams her chance for heroics. Williams supplemented her clutch moment in the Titans’ second game by hitting .364 for the week to go with five RBIs while scoring three runs. The Titans head to Long Beach State for a road series beginning with a doubleheader Saturday.

For the second time in her four-year career at Cal State Fullerton, Martina Edberg took home the women’s golf Big West Conference individual title. Edberg finished the tournament with a 6-under par 210, one stroke under second place finisher Jakeishya Le from UC Riverside. With the victory, Edberg has now finished in the top three in nine of the 10 tournaments this season. Edberg also extended her conference record when she was named Big West Golfer of the Month in April for the fifth consecutive month. It was her seventh career Big West honor, ranking her second on the alltime list. Throughout the tournament, Edberg was in control of her fate. After round one, she was tied for second with a 1-under par 71. Edberg came back in round two with her best performance of the weekend, shooting a 4-under par 68. She finished strong in the third and final round with a 1-under par 71, just enough to hold off Le, who came roaring back with a 4-under par 68. The team as a whole didn’t

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Senior Martina Edberg claimed her second individual conference title with a 6-under par 210.

fare as well as Edberg. CSUF finished the tournament fifth out of eight teams with a 34-over par 898. Brittany Farrell finished second on the team with a 14-over par 230, ranking her tied for 25th. The Titans finished strong with their best round of the tournament to move up two

positions in the rankings on the final day. With the win, Edberg will likely be invited to an NCAA regional. Twenty-four individuals will be selected to compete in one of four regionals beginning May 8. The selections will be announced Thursday on Golf Channel.

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Covering Political and Social Issues Deepa Bharath – OC Register *Speakers, dates, times, and locations are subject to change.

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Career Connections Expo Hosted by: Latino Communications Initiative & CSUF Career Center Location: Pavilion A Employer Panel | 10:00AM - 11:00AM Network Session | 11:00AM - 1:00PM

1:00PM – 2:15PM | Gabrielino Hosts: Prof. Frank Russell & Student Chapter of Society of Professional Journalists

Disneyland Diamond Anniversary Celebration: A Case Study Suzi Brown – Disneyland Resort 2:30PM – 3:45PM | Alvarado AB Hosted by: Prof. Carol Ames

Understanding the Private in Public Relations

Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team Showcase

Adam Brady – Anaheim Ducks

CSUF Forensics Team

11:30AM - 12:45PM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Jim Collison

4:30PM – 6:30PM | Ontiveros ABC Hosts: Prof. Joel Salcedo & Prof. Erika Thomas

The Business of News

Journalism: More Important Today Than Ever

Walter Baranger – The New York Times 2:30PM – 3:45PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Bonnie Stewart

Tracy Wood – Voice of OC

The First Amendment and Political Speech in Campaign Finance Law

Steve DiTolla – CSUF Athletics 5:30PM – 6:15PM | LH 303 Hosted by: Prof. Henry Puente

Rick Hasen – UCI School of Law Ciara Torres-Spelliscy – Stetson University College of Law

ETC Annual Industry Mixer Hosted by: Prof. Waleed Rashidi 6:30PM – 9:00PM Off Campus: Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Life of a Photojournalist: Expect the Unexpected

Jason M. Shepard – CSU Fullerton Diane Witmer – CSU Fullerton

PR in the Public Sector Deanne Thompson – John Wayne Airport 4:00PM – 5:00PM | TSU Theatre Hosted by: Prof. Gail Love

Silencing Critics Using SLAPPS: New Threats to Free Speech Online Jeremy Rosen – Horvitz & Levy LLP 4:00PM – 5:30PM | Pavilion C Hosts: Prof. Jason Shepard & Prof. Jon Howell

Turning Pro: What Photographers Need To Do Upon Graduation Sean DuFrene – Sean DuFrene Photography Christopher Kern – Mr. & Mrs. Kern 4:30PM – 8:00PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Davis Barber

4:00PM – 5:15PM | Gabrielino Hosted by: Prof. Gail Love

Sports Information Director Duties

Public Relations in Higher Education: The Leadership Role of the Department Chair 5:00PM – 6:00PM | LH 322* & Irvine Campus 209* Hosted by: Prof. Douglas Swanson *This televised panel will be available to students at both locations.

Annette Macias – Citrus Valley Health Partners 3:00PM – 5:00PM | Gilman AB Hosted by: Prof. Marie Loggia-Kee

The Anaheim Ducks And Social Media

Business Journalism: Business Degree Not Required 1:00PM – 2:15PM | Ontiveros ABC Hosted by: Prof. Inez Gonzalez

Brooke Staggs – OC Register

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Shereen Marisol Meraji – NPR West Brian Watt – KQED

Amy Corral – NBC 4 News Julie Patel – Fullerton College

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WEDNESDAY cont.

Latino Journalists of CSUF Present: You've Got The Job – What You Need To Know About Salaries and Contracts Hosted by: Prof. Holly Ocasio Rizzo 5:00PM – 6:45PM | Ontiveros

4:00PM – 5:30PM | Alvarado AB Hosts: Prof. Jason Shepard & Prof. Emily Erickson

Reaching and Targeting the Hispanic Market

The Future of Televised Entertainment

Stephen Chavez – PR Consultant & Food Blogger 5:30PM – 6:30PM | TSU Theatre Hosted by: Prof. Dean Kazoleas

Keith Durflinger - Southern CA News Group

JR Griffin – FremantleMedia North America John Manzi – KDOC TV Lillian Vasquez – KVCR TV & Radio

7:00PM – 8:45PM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Anne La Jeunesse

4:00PM – 6:00PM | TSU Theatre Hosted by: Prof. Waleed Rashidi

A Thing to be Marveled: Digital Post-Production and the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Life After Titan and Tusk: How Millennials Have Adapted to the New Media Landscape

6:00PM – 6:30PM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Dennis Gaschen

Lori Anderson – Westways Magazine Magdalena Guillen – AOL.com Claudia Hudson – T-Systems Jason Kandel – KNBC-LA Marie Loggia-Kee – CSU Fullerton Darleene Powells – CBSLA.com Kerry Rivera – Experian Lucio Villa – San Francisco Chronicle

PRSSA Gala: A Night Among Graduates

Mike Dillon – Technicolor 7:00PM – 10:00PM | UH 252 Hosted by: Prof. Mike Dillon

CICC Comm Week Mixer Hosted by: Asst. Dean Rob Flores 8:00PM – 10:30PM | TSU Pub

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Cultural Strategy in Advertising Natalie Kim – We Are Next 8:30AM – 9:45AM | Pavilion A Hosted by: Prof. Jay Seidel

Exploring Intercultural Communication with my HCOM Degree Candis Tate – ESL Instructor 8:30AM - 9:45AM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. LaToya Green

Interpersonal Conflict Management Through Crisis Communications Kristin Daher – Powerhouse Communications 10:00AM – 11:15AM | Gilman AB Hosted by: Prof. Peter Lee

NSSLHA-S.T.A.N.C.E. Career Awareness Day Hosted by: Prof. Terry Saenz 10:00AM – 7:00PM | Pavilion B

What to Expect After Graduation and How to Excel on The Job Ray Gillenwater – SpeakUp 11:30AM – 12:45PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Jim Collison

Breaking Into Advertising and PR Natalie Kim – We Are Next 11:30AM – 12:45PM | Irvine Campus 212 Hosted by: Prof. Keith Kesler

Breaking Into Advertising and PR Natalie Kim – We Are Next 1:00PM – 2:15PM | Irvine Campus 212 Hosted by: Prof. Keith Kesler

Advertising Sales Nickie Hill – OC Register 1:00PM - 2:00PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Michelle Kurland

Family Communications Leann Kaufman – Kaufman Family Law 1:00PM – 2:00PM | Gilman AB Hosted by: Prof. Jason Teven

From A to SLP: Real-Life Journeys to a SLP Career Diane Collins – CSUF Speech Clinic Stephanie Floerke – Troy High School 1:00PM – 2:15PM | TSU Theatre Hosted by: Prof. HyeKeung Seung

From Tinker Bell to Taco Bell: My PR Journey Matt Prince – Taco Bell Headquarters

Hosted by: Prof. Dennis Gaschen 7:00PM – 9:00PM | Pavilion B

This Should be a Movie Keith Sharon – OC Register 7:00PM – 8:00PM | Gilman AB Hosted by: Prof. Jeff Merkow

6:00PM – 10:00PM | Pavilion A Hosted by: Prof. Jeff Brody

L.I.F.E. Symposium Yanitza Berrios – CSU Fullerton ASI Connor Davidson – CSU Fullerton Davey Eaves – Fullerton Joint Union High School District Jack Mierop – Jack Up Your Life Danielle Rath – GreenEyedGuide

Know Your Reader Hugo Martin – LA Times 7:00PM – 8:00PM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Holly Ocasio Rizzo

The Making of Morning Radio on Power 106

8:30PM – 10:00PM | TSU Pub Hosted by: Prof. Jack Mierop

Krystal Bee – Power 106 7:00PM – 10:00PM | TSU Theatre Hosted by: Prof. Robert Van Riel

THURSDAY

Users are People Too

The Counseling Needs of Communication Disordered Client Populations and Their Families

Nathan Manchester – Team One 7:00PM – 9:45PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Brian Song

Ying-Chiao Tsao – CSU Fullerton 8:00AM – 9:15AM | Gabrielino Hosted by: Prof. Ying-Chiao Tsao

Digital, Data, and Creativity Jon Ruppel – Team One Brendon Volpe – Team One

The Power and Function of The Support Group for Oral Communication Difficulties

7:00PM – 8:15PM | Alvarado AB Hosted by: Prof. Gail Love

Ying-Chiao Tsao – CSU Fullerton 9:15AM – 10:30AM | Gabrielino Hosted by: Prof. Ying-Chiao Tsao

Inside the Snitch Tank Tony Saavedra – OC Register 8:00PM – 9:00PM | Gilman AB Hosted by: Prof. Vik Jolly

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Covering Music in the Digital Age Vanessa Franko – Southern CA News Group

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The Pros and Cons of Corporate and Non-Profit Public Relations and Marketing

1:00PM – 2:15PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Robert Quezada

Getting to the Center of a Tootsie Pop: Using Qualitative Methodologies to Find the Core Truth of a Product, Brand and Consumer

Julie Cozort – Susan G. Komen OC

Kathy Thibault – Beyond Research

8:30AM – 9:45AM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Richard Favela

1:00PM – 2:15PM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Christina Ceisel

The Pros and Cons of Corporate and Non-Profit Public Relations and Marketing

Daily Titan Alumni Panel

Julie Cozort – Susan G. Komen OC 10:00AM – 11:15AM | Hetebrink AB Hosted by: Prof. Richard Favela

My Journey in “The Business”

Walter Baranger – NY Times Jackie Combs-Nelson – Chicago Tribune Gene Park – Washington Post Anita Snow – Associated Press Marc Stein – ESPN

Kelvin Washington – ESPN

3:00PM – 4:00PM | Alvarado AB Hosted by: Prof. Jason Shepard

10:00AM – 11:15AM | Alvarado AB Hosted by: Prof. Beth Georges

Leadership in Politics and the Academy

AdClub AdCon 2017 Hosted by: Prof. Carolyn Coal 10:00AM – 6:00PM | Location: Pavilion A

Strategic Planning: Before, During, and After Dani Franks – Billabong, USA Linda Luna-Franks – Kid Healthy 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Michelle Kurland

Jack Bedell – Orange County Department of Education 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Tuffree AB Hosted by: Prof. Irene Matz

Communications Department Awards Ceremony* *by invitation only.

6:00PM – 9:30PM | Pavilion ABC Hosted by: CSUF Department of Communications