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Tenure- Campus crime numbers updated track: A career for life A look inside the unique process for selecting professors. DAVID MARSHEL Staff Writer

The call can come at any time or place. In December 2016, Trevis Matheus was riding his motorcycle in Mexico when the phone rang. It was a Wednesday. Due to intermittent cell signal, Matheus missed the call. Friday, he received an email saying if he didn’t respond, it would be assumed he wasn’t interested in teaching at Cal State Fullerton. With a hurricane looming off the coast, the internet went down. “I had gotten the email,” Matheus said. “But then I couldn’t get an email back out, and so I was panicking.” Matheus got his phone interview the following Monday. Beginning each fiscal year, the Office of the Provost allocates resources that ensure the university is adequately staffed. Factors including retirements, separations and budget fluctuations determine how many new tenure-track positions can be offered, if any. “Every department gets asked, ‘If you could hire somebody in the next two years who would that person be?’” said Interim Assistant Vice President of Academic Human Resources Emily Bonney, Ph.D. In turn, the colleges compile wish lists reflecting their needs to submit to the college’s respective dean. Once tenure positions are allocated, each college determines which department can receive a new professor for the following year, and must form a department search committee, submit a recruitment plan and create a specific job description. The approval process can take months. Finally, the search begins. Job announcements are disseminated into multitudes of media locations targeting specific disciplines. Matheus found his job posted on academic professional websites in his field. “We’ll do some intentional outreach,” Vice President of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion David Forgues, Ph.D. said. “We do a lot of advertising very widely because we want to draw the best candidates we can.” Applications are accepted for a limited time, typically 30 days before interviews can commence. Initially, a qualitative review process performed by the search committee collects applicant files meeting minimum qualifications. SEE TENURE

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According to the Clery Report, released by California State Fullerton’s University Police, stalking and burglaries saw a steady increase between 2013 and 2016. Rape cases fluctuated in that same time frame. University Police Capt. John Brockie changed the terms “forcible/non-forcible sex offenses to “rape” to avoid victim blaming.

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An upsurge in burglaries and stalking cases, as well as a downturn in rape cases, were noted in the 2017 Jeanne Clery report, issued

annually by Cal State University’s University Police Department. Burglaries increased from two reported cases in 2013

to 27 cases in 2016; cases of stalking increased from one in 2013 to 12 in 2016, according to the report. Reported cases of rape decreased in 2016, with only three cases during the year. “(The term forcible sex offences) was deceiving, and that’s why they were removed. They changed the titles of the categories,” said University Police Special Services Capt. John Brockie. “(The term rape is) a little

more descriptive and easy to understand.” Brockie also said that terms forcible and non-forcible can lead to victim blaming which is something the University Police does not want to do. The Clery report is designed to inform current and future students about crimes, safety programs and resources available to them and is due every year before Oct. 1.

From sexual violence to stalking, the Clery report gives insight to what goes on around campus and university-affiliated property. “If you’re on campus and step onto the sidewalk across the street, that is all public property,” said Brockie. If an incident occurs in the housing tract around the campus, the incident is not included in the Clery report. SEE CRIME

Sample a blend of Asian cuisines Noodle St. offers lamb, seafood and veggie options. RICK PIÑON

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An Asian fusion spot opened in April down the street from Cal State Fullerton and is serving up fresh ingredients and noodles made from scratch during their current soft opening. Noodle St. offers a wide variety of food, from appetizers like lamb skewers and cucumber salad to specialty noodle plates. The straightforward menu is appropriate for this small restaurant because it offers exactly what customers are looking for. Most of the dishes are best for dinner, but can be eaten for lunch as well. It offers a selection of meats, vegetables and a variety of noodles. Start the order by choosing the type of noodles: standard round, small flat, triangle or knife shredded. The chewy noodles set the foundation for the fresh ingredients that are added. The knife-shredded noodles are interesting because they aren’t a common option at ramen locations. A thick noodle cuddles with meat and vegetables create a mixture of flavor in each bite. Side options include beef, lamb, chicken, a seafood

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Customers can choose from four different types of noodles, multiple meat choices and a myriad of appetizers at the Asian fusion restaurant near Cal State Fullerton on State College Boulevard.

mix and a vegetarian option for an all-inclusive dinner. The chicken ramen is a safe choice but still filling. It is mixed with an appropriate combination of salt

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Reported crimes are divided into four area categories: Campus, residential, non-campus and public property. Residential entries are crimes committed in dorms and are included in the campus category despite having a separate column. Non-campus offenses include crimes committed in any fraternity or sorority affiliated with the university. The Clery report was established to increase transparency among campuses due to the rape and death of nineteen-year-old Jeanne Clery in 1986 at her Lehigh

University dormitory. Because universities were not required to report crime logs, her parents Connie

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as the Jeanne Clery Act,” according to the Clery Center website. The Clery report also

If you’re on campus and step onto the sidewalk across the street, that is all public property.

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JOHN BROCKIE University Police Department Captain and Howard Clery were not aware of the dangers she faced. To help other families avoid similar tragedies, the Clerys “lobbied for revolutionary policy changes that would eventually take form

gives information about resources on and off campuses that can help students in need. At CSUF, there are workshops and projects designed to increase awareness for gender violence and sexual

assault along with events hosted by University Police on stalking. On-campus resources include the WoMen’s Center and the Student Health and Counseling Center. Off-campus resources include the victim and witness program in the Orange County Family Justice Center and Rape Treatment Center. Campus police aren’t the only university personnel responsible for safety. Faculty, health center employees, athletic coaches and housing advisors are also required to report on-campus crimes.

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While students might expect to find these dumpsters in areas secluded from public view, the placement of the dumpsters in the middle of the CSUF campus drew attention to a trash issue.

Waste ignorance thrown in the bin Mount Recyclemore rose from the middle of campus for show. BREANNA BELKEN NICOLE TORRES Asst. News Editors

They can be found behind restaurants and in alleyways, but rarely in the middle of the Cal State Fullerton campus. Accompanying an information booth at the front of the Humanities and Social Sciences building this week are two trash dumpsters and one recycling dumpster. Mount Recyclemore was created by graduate student Maelynn Dickson for her thesis and research on how to raise recycling awareness in and around the Humanities and Social Sciences building. Gov. Jerry Brown issued California’s 75 Percent Initiative to reduce the state’s reliance on landfills by 2020. CSUF has committed to developing strategies and procedures to reach that goal. Part of Dickson’s research is focused on establishing which strategy increases the rate of recycling in the Humanities and Social Sciences building. Last week Dickson did one day of only featuring the Mount Recyclemore installation, and just an informational booth on the remaining days and saw an increase in recycling rates. “I’m trying to figure out what works in terms of getting students to throw their trash in the correct bins,” Dickson said. With Americans throwing away 2.5 million plastic bottles per hour according

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While Mount Recyclemore was a monument to the ignored problem of waste, students still tried to throw their trash in the exhibit.

to Recycle Across America and CSUF students producing three bins of waste

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illustrated when a student attempted to throw their trash away into the recycling

This is the week to see if changes are really happening and to see if this is something the school should continue.

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MAELYNN DICKSON Graduate Student in just one building on campus, Dickson said she wants to analyze if hands-on education can increase recycle rates. “(Dickson is) trying to educate the students and inform them about what’s going on,” said CSUF assistant professor Zia Salim. Dickson’s point was

bin, when it really belonged in the trash bin. However, students are not allowed to add their own trash to the installment to keep it enjoyable for the rest of the week. “Right when I put all of the bins out, maybe a minute if that of the bins being out, someone came and threw

trash in,” Dickson said. “I don’t want (the trash bins) to get smelly. We’re trying to limit the smell.” The surprise Dickson was aiming for had the intended effect on a few CSUF students. “I think it’s just crazy. That’s a lot of trash for just one day,” said human communications major Janiel Victorino. Dickson will be in front of the Humanities Plaza with the Mount Recyclemore installment and her booth Tuesday and Wednesday. “This is the week to see if changes are really happening and to see if this is something the school should continue,” Dickson said.

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NEWS 3 Tenure: How to hire a new professor TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Interviews are awarded to those candidates with the strongest credentials, like a doctorate or previous experience in the field or in teaching. “You start out with, let’s say, 60 files,” Bonney said. “You do the file review, get yourself a relatively short list of eight to 10, then you do the phone or Skype interviews.” The search committee calls each candidate with a set of questions. The strongest phone and video conference interviews get invited to the university to meet with the department. A single job opening may receive up to four candidates. Despite adversity, Matheus nailed his phone interview and advanced to the final round, a day on campus. “You’re hopping all day,” Matheus said. “We had breakfast at eight and went all the way through until five. I had an hour break and then went to dinner with them as well. So, you’re always on.” The college dean, department chair, search committee and student groups meet with each applicant for personal interviews. This is perhaps the most intense part of the process for candidates, and faculty alike. It takes several appointments to interview them all. Each candidate is expected to give a teaching demonstration and a research talk, Bonney said. “It was kind of long and grueling but it was what I was expecting,” Matheus said. “It’s interesting. I don’t expect there are too many jobs where you go for an

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After months of looking for qualified candidates, Cal State Fullerton’s search committee deliberates on the final selection of its candidates. This process involves evaluations, reference checks and recommendations. CSUF President Mildred García has the final decision of whether or not to hire an applicant.

entire day of interviews.” After months of searching, the committee has deliberations. The search committee and department chair perform evaluations and reference checks of each candidate and submit their recommendation to the dean, who in turn must approve them before sending the applicant’s file to President Mildred García, who ultimately decides.

But it’s not over yet. Like students, new fac-

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job in May, but they don’t start until the academic year, so the week before classes start, the orientation takes place.” Bonney said. But over the summer they get their teaching assignments and take time to prepare. Now an assistant professor, Matheus must put together a prospectus, teach geography classes and look ahead to his first review. Tenure-track

faculty are on a six-year probationary period with annual performance evaluations. Research publications, teaching performance and student surveys are a vital part of the review process. Once this final hurdle is passed, a lifelong career begins. “It’s pretty much a lifetime appointment,” Forgues said. “For as long as you want to have it.”

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 MUSIC

CSUF musicians mix genres for an innovative sound The Mercy Stone releases experimental debut album. SARAH EL-MAHMOUD Lifestyle Editor

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Sole composer and electric guitarist of The Mercy Stone, Scott Grady, decided to form his band over a year ago to converge his classical musical studies with his love for rock music in his debut album “Ghettoblaster.”

intertwining of electric guitar plucks and string strokes, became the track that solidified The Mercy Stone during their initial rehearsals. “If perhaps there is a theme on the album, it would be one of alienation – especially alienation coming from an academic music environment from the past few years. I was encountering, studying, absorbing a lot of new art music, a lot of which I think is absolutely brilliant. And at the same time, as a generalization, (I was) feeling an overwhelming disconnect between artists and audiences,” Grady said. Grady finds that his album “Ghettoblaster” is a reaction against this alienation because it allowed him to compose satisfying music based on his influences and studies. Shawn Graham, the bassist in The Mercy Stone, is pursuing a master’s in jazz performance at CSUF and

has prior experience with classical and rock music. Graham said he has continued his involvement with The Mercy Stone because the band allows him to play a convergence of these genres, and described Grady

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arrangements as they keep exploring their place away from a classic orchestra. “I feel like this project and this album takes on quite seriously some absurd and comical hypotheticals like if Jimi Hendrix would

If perhaps there is a theme on the album, it would be one of alienation – especially alienation coming from an academic music environment from the past few years.

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An electric guitar riff duets with an energetic cello, followed by the drummer leading violin strings to set off the rock-influenced melody of “Ghettoblaster.” The mix of classical and electric instrumentation should contend with one another, yet instead it creates a spirited intensity. A tranquil saxophone brings down the temperament of the strings to a smooth jazz vibe while the end of the song builds into a roar. The Mercy Stone is a new 10-member, 12-piece ensemble with roots heavily planted in Cal State Fullerton, as the majority of the members are alumni or current students of the school’s music program. They independently released their first album, “Ghettoblaster” on Sept. 4 and are already discussing label contracts for distribution deals. “I realized I wanted to have this project that’s kind of like a rock band but I was definitely looking to draw on some of the art music tradition that I’ve been studying in school and dealing with for the past several years,” said Scott Grady, sole composer and electric guitarist of The Mercy Stone. Grady was experimenting with rock in a classical setting at his recitals during his master’s program at CSUF. After he graduated in 2015, he sought to create a rock band consisting of a fullstring section along with drums and an electric guitar. He wanted to integrate the elements of his classical training with the rock, pop, funk, reggae and metal music that he grew up listening to without it sounding “gimmicky.” “First Light,” a mellow

SCOTT GRADY Sole composer and guitarist of The Mercy Stone as a “musical genius.” Songs such as “Triptide” take lead from some of Grady’s modern influences like Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix as his electric guitar often rings over the accompanied classical and jazz sounds. The album has an experimental feel as familiar genres pulse in and out. The string section rises to the challenge of the

have picked up a cello as a teenager instead of a guitar and spent his time playing in string quartets and orchestras,” Grady said. “What would have come out of that?” While Grady was a student at CSUF he heard cellist Emmanuel Ventura-Cruess’ band Emael play a couple of times and was inspired by his eclectic

sound. Ventura-Cruess said he was already playing rock with his cello, leaving Grady confident in Ventura-Cruess’ abilities when writing his cello parts for The Mercy Stone. “A lot of people are doing the rock-classical thing but most of the people who are doing that are just playing covers of old rock songs,” said CSUF alumnus Ventura-Cruess. “I think the thing that makes The Mercy Stone different is we’re playing some pretty complex music, time signature and harmonic wise and it’s all original. Scott’s writing some stuff that is brand new, we’re not playing covers.” Drummer and CSUF alumnus Joris Daniel Hoogsteder is also a part of both The Mercy Stone and Emael. Saxophonist Steven Ragsdale, woodwind performer Nathan King, violinist Dei Urresti, percussionist Luther Schmidt and viola player Taichiroh Kanauchi are

additionally affiliated with CSUF and Grady’s band. Cal State Long Beach alumna Jasmine Kim is an additional violinist in the band. The moment when Grady wrote the album’s title track “Ghettoblaster” was when Grady felt like he had finally composed the sound that he was setting out to create. He describes the process of recording the album as psychologically challenging but eventually he learned to love the process. “Ghettoblaster” was recorded locally in downtown Fullerton and Brea. “I feel like everything came together really well. At some point, I was able to let go of listening really critically and now I can just listen and be really psyched about the album from start to finish,” Grady said. “This project for me, especially the recording of the album, was for better or for worse like growing up both as a person and an artist.”

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6 OPINION Censorship in the media is unnecessary

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

AP style doesn’t accurately represent today’s readers.

RISHU BHARDWAJ Opinion Editor

If a college paper goes years without addressing the absurdity of censorship in media, is it really a college paper? Thankfully, there is a remedy – these here words. First, to clear up the term “censorship,” this particular article will address the suppression of profanity, the blanketing of bad words, the flushing of potty mouths, etc. Specifically in print media that seems to be stuck in the 1950s when it comes to

profanity, the reason for this is The Associated Press. The AP format is what nearly every news outlet conforms to in formatting, grammar and pretty much everything. It’s why there’s no oxford comma and why the numbers 0 through 9 are spelled out and not written numerically, for those wondering. And while it’s efficient and keeps all articles uniform, it might not be the best practice for a college paper aiming to represent a slew of young adults whose favorite word most likely rhymes with “cuck.” The AP stylebook states that “you should not use obscenities in stories unless they are part of direct quotations and there is a compelling reason for them.” And while it seems that with every passing day our limit for censorship is being pushed further toward the edge, the news media is stagnant. When will the “compelling reason” change to something a bit more lenient and

forward thinking? In a field that constantly questions the rules and boundaries of our society, AP style needs to mold around its culture, and a culture of old conservative mothers we are not. An argument for why bad words are “compelling enough” could be that they are powerful. Simply put, they are the most powerful tool in language. So powerful, in fact, that throughout history they have been hushed and spoken in whispers by anyone under the age of 18. If a teacher dares utter a single profane term they are lauded as “cool,” and are under threat of termination. In a 2016 article by Benjamin Bergen from Time, Bergen explains the significance of profanity in language and our cognition of it. “They are a spontaneous reflection of strong emotional states, like anger, fear or passion,” Bergen said. He goes on to examine the way in which profane terms are ingrained in our minds and how they are processed

differently than regular words. Bergen relates that because profanity is often uttered spontaneously and without much thought, that it comes from a uniquely primal part of our brain, a part that is truly human. So, when you stub your toe and scream that beautiful four-letter word at the top of your lungs, it’s perfectly natural and shouldn’t be pushed to the side to appease some close-minded, sensitive folk. As certain news outlets begin to fray against the constraints of AP style, like Buzzfeed and Vice, it seems that the younger generations will be the first to upend this censorship scene. It’s no secret that other, more established news organizations use profanity, like Independent or Times, but it often won’t go without being dramatized. The goal is to be able to say these words without making it into a big deal. But if it takes starting a completely new organization

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Censorship in the media doesn’t justify the goal of what a college newspaper aims to do – represent the demographic.

to make new rules, then the fight is in danger of being as fruitless as Connor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather. If college newspapers are supposed to represent the student body, then AP style needs to be put on the back burner. While it does provide a professional guideline that is respected, it could be

a chain that needs to be broken, a Band-Aid to be torn off. Ultimately, these decisions are made by people much older and richer than I, but hopefully with a bit of repressed teenage angst, the Daily Titan can start churning out some casual “fucks” like good millennials.

Bikes should stay off the sidewalk Riding on the street is safer and more efficient for everyone.

CASSANDRA HEARN Staff Writer

It’s a common scene: students coming and going on the busy sidewalks of Nutwood Avenue. Many of these eco-friendly commuters are bicyclists choosing to ride on the sidewalk for reasons ranging from convenience to safety.

But when sidewalks are crowded with students, bikers are actually putting themselves and the pedestrians at greater risk. Bikes simply can’t maneuver safely through congested areas. It’s time for them to move off the sidewalk and onto the street. In California, there is no law regulating whether bicyclists should be on the street or the sidewalk. The California Vehicle Code Division 11 states that “(the state) does not prevent local authorities, by ordinance, from regulating the registration of bicycles and the parking and operation of bicycles on pedestrian or bicycle facilities.” In other words, individual cities decide whether or not bicyclists must ride on the

street. Fullerton has no law regulating this, so bikers on the sidewalk are within their rights to be there. However, the absence of a law doesn’t make this a safe action. In fact, to protect bikers and pedestrians on CSUF’s busy campus there are eight Dismount Zones where students are not allowed to bike. For example, the often crowded Titan Walk. These designated areas are considered too crowded to be safe for bikers to ride through. The Dismount Zones are indicated by signs. “Those are really strong suggestions that this (is) probably a highly congested area most times of the day,” said University Police Capt. Scot Willey. The principle of the Dismount Zones, that

bikers can’t safely maneuver in large crowds of pedestrians, should also be applied to sidewalks and should be a citywide ordinance. Since the California Vehicle Code allows for individual cities to determine their own laws on bike issues, a lobbyist with enough support could actually make it illegal for bicyclists to ride through crowded sidewalks. Sadly, there is no such ordinance. The Dismount Zones are CSUF specific and don’t extend onto Fullerton city streets, despite cars adding a greater element of danger. Pedestrians are unpredictable. Combine a distracted pedestrian with a speeding bicyclist on the sidewalk and there is a recipe for disaster. At this point, the safest

option for everyone is for bicyclists to utilize the bike lane. “If there’s no bike lane, you’re to utilize the farthest edge but you don’t have to be in the gutter or anything like that. You just have to be off to the right hand side,” Willey said. An alternative option, like in the Dismount Zones, is for bicyclists to walk if not comfortable biking with traffic. Skateboarders and scooters aren’t exempt from this, either. Since it’s not safe for them to ride in the street alongside traffic, they have no choice but to walk on sidewalks. Skateboarders especially need to exercise caution in crowds, as skateboards are actually banned on campus. However, Willey and the

university police doesn’t often go after offenders of this law, however. “If we see someone barreling through a crowd, most of the time our officers will try to give them an education piece and tell them that’s probably not a good place to go flying through on a bike,” Willey said. An “education piece” is a warning, because they are not looking to punish students monetarily. There is no argument here being made against less fines for college students, only a call to apply CSUF’s Dismount Zones to Fullerton sidewalks. If the area is congested, bicyclists need to utilize the bike lanes, take the far right of the street or walk their bike alongside pedestrians. It’s just safer for everyone.

Letter to the Editor In response to:

‘Denying climate change is hurting any chance America has at reversing the impact’ published Sept. 12 It is simply incorrect to link hurricanes with global warming. Madhav Khandekar, who has a doctorate in meteorology from Florida State University and is a former Environment Canada research scientist said “the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said in 2012 that a relationship between global warming and hurricanes has not been demonstrated. In their September 2013 assessment report, they had ‘low confidence’ that damaging increases will occur in tropical cyclones (hurricanes are a type of tropical cyclone) and drought due to global warming.” In 2013 the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change said that “in no case has a convincing relationship been established between warming over the past 100 years and increases in any of these extreme events.” “When the earth was cooling between 1945 and 1977, there were as many extreme weather events as there are now. The link between global warming and extreme weather is more perception than reality,” Khandekar said. Written by, Tom Harris, B.A. Engineering, M.A. Engineering (Thermofluids Engineering.)

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ARIES

(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

You’re saying all the right things today, but there is something else happening that is more complex than the words you are speaking. Your message may be concise and to the point, yet there is a subtle undercurrent that conveys an entirely different subtext.

Your brain is being taxed by all the facts and figures you must keep track of now. However, all you really want to do is stare out the window today, and let your imagination run wild as you make up stories in the clouds.

TAURUS

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

(Apr. 20 - May 20)

You might think that you are being completely transparent now, so you don’t understand why your friends are confused by what you say. Unfortunately, there is an apparent disparity between what leaves your mouth and what enters someone’s ears today.

GEMINI

(May 21 - Jul. 20)

Your thoughts are like sharp knives today, cutting through the mundane distractions. You are feeling more service-oriented as your key planet Mercury focuses your efforts on making emotional connections now. CONTACT US: CLASSIFIEDS@DAILYTITAN.COM

LEO

It’s completely your choice whether to handle unfinished financial business today, or skip out on your responsibilities. Oddly enough, your business partner is luring you into a spiritual quest but you can’t just leave your mess behind now, expecting that someone else will clean it up.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

A relationship dance may be strangely confusing today, even if you think you know the steps at first glance. However, it becomes readily apparent that you’re missing some important information now.

LIBRA

(Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

You may be overwhelmed with emotion today, but you can’t easily tell whether these feelings are yours or someone else’s. If they belong to you, it’s your responsibility to honor them and share them in a manner that resonates with your heart.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

You might believe that you are analytical enough to navigate your way through a current relationship or family dilemma, but the best answers come from intuitive realizations now.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Your anticipation of an upcoming trip leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat. Nevertheless, pragmatic concerns force you to reconsider your plans today. You can keep your dreams alive, but you might want to downsize for the sake of the adventure.

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CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Your superpower is your ability to convert your ambitions into a concrete plan. But your current ideas might be too big to fit into a working model. If the tension between home and career escalates now, consider the long-term consequences of your choices. © thewordse

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

You can tap into some magical fantasies while you’re trying to discern what you want from life. You may choose to talk about your dreams, but you’re likely to think twice before giving voice to your deepest secrets today.

PISCES

(Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

You may be blinded by your high hopes today, especially if they suddenly tumble to the ground. Unfortunately, you might lack the ability to access your common sense now. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

8 SPORTS Volleyball opens conference with CSUN

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The Titans seek to improve their record against the Matadors. YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton volleyball is officially done with the regular season and will play their first conference game against Cal State Northridge Tuesday. The Titans’ 2016 game against CSUN ended in a 3-1 loss. Fullerton had a tough conference slate in 2016, winning only one of its 16 conference matches, with two of those losses coming from the hands of the Matadors. For their first conference match, both teams are on a two-game losing streak. CSUN ranks one spot higher than the Titans in the Big West standings with a 6-6 overall record, earning them sixth place in the conference. The Titans fell short in their last tournament of the regular season, losing against Indiana State and Eastern Illinois over the weekend. The Titans are 4-8 overall, which almost matches their five-win record in last

year’s regular season. The main contributor to CSUF’s improvement in 2017 is its defense, ranking second in overall digs (745) in the Big West, only 40 behind UC Davis (785). The Titans’ digs have allowed them to block their opponents and keep them from being successful in their spike efforts. This was shown clearly in the Titans’ match against Quinnipiac University, where CSUF dominated overall, especially through its defensive play. The match against Quinnipiac was also the Titans’ last win. Fullerton freshman Savahna Costello has been a gem for the Titans, leading in total digs and earning Freshman of the Week in the Big West last week. Costello’s defensive efforts as a libero have also made her the only Titan to make it on the Big West statistical leaderboards for digs and digs per set. But Northridge has dominating defenders of their own. Senior Katie Sato leads CSUN with 185 digs, and posted her highest digs (26) of any game in the 2017 season against Pepperdine University on Sept. 1. Senior Rachel Diaz also tops the

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Savahna Costello (1) has made significant contributions to the Titans as freshman. Costello has received recognition on the Big West leaderboards, standing in third place overall for total digs this season.

Matadors’ roster with seven blocked solos this season.

The Titans will have chance to slow the

Matadors down and improve last season’s record

when they play Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

CSUN

Women’s golf finishes first day of Cougar Cup CSUF ends in sixth place after the first day of the WSU tournament. KAILA CRUZ

Asst. Sports Editor

After finishing the Battle of Old Works tournament second to North Dakota State, Cal State Fullerton women’s golf wrapped up the first day of the Washington State University Cougar Cup 37-over par 576. The Titans currently stand in sixth place out of nine teams and continue play Tuesday morning. Shooting 3-over par 144, scoring 72 in the first round and 75 in the second, sophomore Elsa Lundquist led the Titans at the

end of day one. With these scores, Lundquist tied for 10th place overall with Astha Madan of Sacramento State. Senior Brittany Farrell and junior Pauline Welker both tied for 25th place, shooting 11-over par 144. Farrell and Welker tied for seventh and 15th place when they met for last season’s Cougar Cup. CSUF followed close behind. Senior Daniella Uy and junior Felicia Medalla had an eight-way tie for 30th place at 13-over par 144. Washington State stands at the top of the leaderboard with a score of 2-under par 576 after rounds one and two. The Cougar Cup is played at Palouse Ridge Golf Course in Pullman,

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Elsa Lundquist tied for 10th place in the first day of the WSU Cougar Cup. Lundquist battled weather conditions to place the highest of any Titan.

Washington where the tournament consists of a 6,200yard track. Weather conditions provided a challenge

for the Titans, with intermittent rainfall throughout the day. In the 2016-17 season,

Fullerton and Washington State tied for second place with a final score of 868, and CSUF alumna Martina Edburg won

with a score of 206. The third and final round for the Titans continues Sept. 19 at 8:30 a.m.

CSUF falls to Denver 3-2 The Titans lost for just the second time this season. MARIANA VERA Asst. Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer suffered their second loss of the season in a 3-2 defeat to the Denver Pioneers Monday. The match was off to a quick start when Denver added the first point to the scoreboard in the seventh minute as forward Jessie Dancy put the ball past Titans goalie Morgan Bertsch. Titans midfielder Samantha Koemans answered back in the 24th minute with her fourth goal of the season, scored off of an assist by forward Atlanta Primus. The goal shifted momentum for CSUF and less than two minutes later, Primus put her team up 2-1 with her fifth goal of the season. Denver continued to test Fullerton, taking shot after shot and ultimately racking up nine attempts in the first half while the Titans took just six. After both teams battled for possession, Pioneer midfielder Hannah Alder scored a goal to tie the game in the 73rd minute. The Titans did not have enough time to respond before Denver midfielder Meg

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Sarah Fajnor (27) assisted Fullerton’s second goal of the match by forward Atlanta Primus. Fajnor’s assist gave CSUF the lead for the first half of the game.

Halvorson scored the winning goal of the match to put her team up 3-2 in the 80th minute. With only 10 minutes left on the game clock, CSUF continued to play aggressively, finishing the second

half with six fouls (12 total for the match) over Denver’s two fouls (five total for the match). In the three times the teams have met, the Titans have never defeated the Pioneers. CSUF is now 5-2-2

and tied for the second-most nonconference wins among Big West teams with Hawai’i, right behind Long Beach State (six wins). The Titans are set to face San Diego at Titan Stadium Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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