Wednesday September 20, 2017

Wednesday September 20, 2017

Volume 102 Issue 12

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

ASI Board appoints a new Director, hears reports from colleges and campus updates.

Press X to Join: Bid may be placed for video game inclusion in 2024 Olympic Games.

Led by Elsa Lundquist, the Titans finished fifth in their latest tournament.

News 2

Lifestyle 5

Sports

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Milo Yiannopoulos visit confirmed College Republicans give out event details and address concerns.

BREANNA BELKEN Asst. News Editor

City Council unanimously approves leg room for bars “ A 5-0 vote allowed business owners to match their maximum occupancy threshold with that of statewide regulations.

ETHAN PESCHANSKY Staff Writer

Fullerton City Council unanimously approved a Resolution of Intent to allow more occupants into downtown businesses Tuesday night.

At their Aug. 15 meeting, the council ordered city staff to draft a resolution in response to requests from downtown

business owners to match their occupancy regulations with the current California code. If implemented, the resolution would amend the Municipal Code from one occupant per every 15 feet to one occupant per every 7 feet, allowing for more people inside during operating hours.

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It’s very exciting.

We’re happy to ... bring this event to all of our members ...

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At their previous Aug. 15 city council session, the council ordered a drafting of a resolution to address the complaints of bar owners regarding maximum occupancy limits in place at the time.

Applause erupted in Tuffree AB of the Titan Student Union when College Republicans club President Amanda McGuire announced to the club that Milo Yiannopoulos was officially booked for his Oct. 31 appearance.

The event is confirmed, and tickets will be available for purchase at the student information booth in the Titan Student Union.

Eight hundred tickets will be available for purchase, and will cost $35 each.

The club has reserved the TSU Pavilions for the event.

McGuire addressed the speculation surrounding the finalization of the event, the many questions

CHRIS BOYLE College Republicans club president emeritus

directed toward her regarding ticket availability and the booking of the controversial speaker.

The contract with Yiannopoulos’ manager was

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Amanda McGuire cleared some speculation surrounding the visit, detailing ticket numbers, prices and security.

signed over the weekend after several months of extensive planning. McGuire began the reservation process in May. McGuire addressed safety concerns and assured club members that the safety of those attending the event is one of her top priorities.

“We are working with the campus (police department) and I have personally met with the Fullerton (police department) and the mayor of Fullerton just to notify

them this event is going on, that we (were) planning it,” Mcguire said.

Chris Boyle, president emeritus of the College Republicans club, expressed his excitement at the finalization of the event.

“It’s very exciting. We’re happy to be able to bring this event to all of our members and conservative students on our campus,” Boyle said.

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CSUF ‘Frankenstein’ comes back to life drops first Big West play Original adaptation adds new weight to its source material.

SARAH EL-MAHMOUD Lifestyle Editor

Titans fall to the Cal State Northridge Matadors, 3-1.

KATHRYNE PADILLA Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton volleyball dropped their first match of Big West Conference play 3-1 against the Cal State Northridge Matadors.

“I think we really competed and played hard the first through third set,” said Titans Head Coach Ashley Preston. “I think we served really well and if we continue to do those things of serving really well and being aggressive, I think we’ll win.”

CSUN began with a service error, the first of the evening, allowing the Titans to gain momentum as the first set turned into a tied score of 2-2.

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Stitched together from body parts, Victor Frankenstein’s horrifying, iconic creature will animate out of electricity into the living dead for audiences at the Young Theatre at Cal State Fullerton starting on Sept. 29. The production asks profound questions about what it means to be human, exploring both desire and betrayal.

“You know when you listen to music and you get that goosebump feeling in your skin and your brain feels like it’s expanding and there’s electricity running through the bottom of your feet and your fingertips? Every time I pull that lever, that happens,” said third-year theater student Anthony Ayala said about animating the Creature on stage as mad scientist Doctor Victor Frankenstein.

Ayala has been a fan of horror genre books since he was a kid, citing “Dracula,” “Frankenstein” and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” being among his favorites.

From Ayala’s point of view as Dr. Frankenstein, the play is about ambition and his attempt to cheat mortality.

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Leo Torrez (left) who plays Henry Clerval runs lines with Anthony Ayala (right) who plays Victor Frankenstein during a rehearsal at Clayes Performing Arts Center. The cast and crew will begin dress rehearsals on Thursday in preparation for opening night.

For the Creature, played

by Casey Bowen, however, he is discovering the world for the first time and learning about humanity after being betrayed by his creator.

Bowen describes his character as curious and yearning for love as he tries to resist the

tragic circumstances he’s in, but starts to become the monster he’s viewed as.

Bowen said that his makeup is not going to be green in this iteration and the transformation of the Creature is shown through collecting clothes as he collects life experiences.

Bowen went through several iterations of how to bring the Creature’s metamorphosis to life, including how to pick up language by imitating vowel sounds a baby would use.

“This is one role that I knew that I wanted from the moment that I found out we

were doing the show,” Bowen said. “(The Creature) is just like a person but we still experience him learning how to talk, learning what the world is, learning love and getting betrayed.”

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Regarding the issue of freedom of speech, members hope the Yiannopoulos event will start a dialogue.

“It’s going to be a great conversation for freedom of speech and it’s also going to be a great event to keep our members entertained and involved in our organization,” Boyle said.

The event has been met with widespread opposition across

campus, most notably from Students for Quality Education

the event from taking place.

SQE presented a memo-

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... There’s going to be a high police presence there, so anyone looking to protest and do so violently should stay home.

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AMANDA MCGUIRE College Republicans club president who have asked the administration to step in and prevent

randum denouncing the event to the Humanities and Social

Sciences Inter-Club Council which was successfully passed.

McGuire said she is aware of the opposition to the event but is discouraging protesters from attending because of safety concerns.

“We’re telling everyone there’s going to be a high police presence there, so anyone looking to protest and do so violently should stay home,” McGuire said.

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The first Boom conversation took place at the Pollak Library Tuesday. Speakers like Chapman University English professor Tom Zoellner and CSUF Professor of American studies Elaine Lewinnek discussed what it meant to be a Californian.

What it means to be OC Experts speak on history and identity of Orange County.

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“Boom California” held its first of four Boom Conversations in the Pollak Library Tuesday, where two guest speakers discussed the varying aspects of Orange County culture.

Pollak Library faculty fellow and editor of “Boom California” Jason Sexton said the event, Three Orange Counties, was a way to open up conversation about the potentially large changes currently happening in Orange County with rising gentrification, a lack of jobs and a declining housing market.

Tom Zoellner, an English professor at Chapman University, talked about the often overlooked history of literature in Orange County, as well as the complex identity that people develop living in California.

“There’s something magical still to me, with that sort of knowledge ‘I’m a ‘Californian.’ It’s the apex of a kind of a dream, a dream of what we want to be, what we could be and in some sense, an awareness of what we’re not,” Zoellner said.

Zoellner also recounted the way his students often describe Orange County as “uniform, nice and uncertain.”

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Editor of “Boom California” Jason Sexton spoke on Orange County’s rich, bountiful stories poised to start and continue conversations.

Professor of American studies Elaine Lewinnek, Ph.D., talked about the diverse history of Orange County and its lasting ef-

are worth noting,” Lewinnek said. “These are our stories, and we need to keep telling them, not just to keep some creative class

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I feel like there’s so many layers of history and culture here that aren’t often talked about and that are worth noting.

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Audience members were able to ask speakers their own questions near the end of the talk and participate in the dialogue.

“We have big issues in Orange County, and these are conversations that we want to be having in the Pollak Library, that we want to be having with our students, for our students and for the sake of finding better ways to engage,” Sexton said.

The next Boom Conversation will be held Oct. 24 in Pollak Library on Latin American religion in Southern California.

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NEWS 3 Bars: Council proceeds with occupancy raise WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

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Residents raised their concerns to the council regarding the public safety issues that might develop from increasing the downtown business occupancy.

“There’s nothing in this change that is going to resolve the issues of public urination, people being over served and

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There’s nothing in this change that is going to resolve issues of public urination ... or the damage done by unruly crowds to legitimate daytime businesses.

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JANE RANDS Fullerton resident vomiting, people drinking in the parking lots or the damage done by unruly crowds to legitimate daytime businesses,” said Fullerton resident Jane Rands.

Despite this, bar owners argue that they can better mitigate

these problems if they have more freedom from the city to operate their businesses. “(The current code) is not effective and it’s not fair … I think the business owners should be the ones responsible for running the businesses in the most effective and efficient way as it relates to public safety,” said Matador Catina’s marketing partner Rob Hallstrom.

City Council believes the enforcement of the current code may be more hazardous to public safety.

“Shutting down a business that, by all accounts, is profitable, not creating an inherently dangerous or bad situation other than that they’ve violated their occupancy … that to me creates a bigger hazard, pushing all those people out on the street to count them,” said councilman Greg Sebourn.

Passing the Resolution of Intent is one of the first steps for the code to being implemented citywide. A first reading of the ordinance amendment is being scheduled by city staff for an upcoming meeting in October.

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Residents brought various concerns to the council’s attention, such as public urination, over-serving, vomiting, public drinking and damages to daytime businesses. Regardless, the council voted unanimously to pass the Resolution of Intent.

ASI Board welcomes a new director KIERA PEACE Staff Writer

The Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Britney Nguyen as the new director of the College of Health and Human Development at its meeting Tuesday.

“Britney will become a great asset for the Board of Directors, not only that she has background knowledge of all things Cal State Fullerton, but

she is highly involved,” said ASI Vice President Andrew La. Nguyen is a fourth year health science major and is involved on campus in a number of ways, serving as a tour guide while also being involved with outreach to high schools and community colleges to let students know about CSUF. Nguyen is also involved with the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program.

“I saw (your resume) and was really impressed with all of your things you’ve done with your time here at Cal State Fullerton, and I’m really looking forward to you

hopefully sitting on the board with us,” said Chief Govern-

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Britney will become a great asset for the Board of Directors ... she is highly involved.

ANDREW LA ASI vice president mental Officer Saba Ansari.

Nguyen’s experience on campus will likely aid her in her new role.

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The board also heard presentations from multiple on-campus entities and college reports.

Gregory Pongetti, the living collections curator for the Fullerton Arboretum, gave a presentation about the current renovation project of the

redwood garden.

“Due to the drought and other environmental factors, we’ve lost a lot of redwood trees. So, we have cut down all the dead ones and we’ve planted a lot.

(We’re) sort of taking an ecological approach to try and solve some of the problems there,” Pongetti said.

Associate Vice President of Student Affairs,Tonantzin Oseguera, Ph.D., informed the board about the new Title IX campaign, “Respect, Respond, Report,” as well as the search for the new chief of police.

“Our new chief of police officially retired in September, but he’s staying with us until the end of this semester,”

Oseguera said.

Also discussed at the meeting: The report from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences recapped its resolution denouncing the scheduled appearance by Milo Yiannopoulos.

Mackenzie Sheppard and Sara O’Toole of the College of Arts said they want to expand the Titan Rewards Program to include the arts, not only the sports program.

Nicolas Jekel and Glaiza Julian of the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics announced a Brunch with the Dean event to be held on Sept. 26 on the thirdfloor terrace of Mihaylo.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

2024 Olympic Games should not make bid for esports to be included.

KYLE BENDER Copy Editor

The Olympics may stand as a symbol of globalism and unity, but it has devolved into a pissing contest between countries of who can wow audiences in the most overblown, grandiose manner in an attempt to draw in more viewers and ad revenue. It should come as no surprise then that esports are being considered for the 2024 Olympics.

In early August, Olympic bid committee Co-president Tony Estanguet told the Associated Press that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would have talks with representatives from the esports community about their possible inclusion in the 2024 games.

Later that month, IOC President Thomas Bach drastically narrowed the scope of esports’ potential in an interview with the South China Morning Post.

“We want to promote non-discrimination, non-violence and peace among people. This doesn’t match with video games, which are about violence, explosions and killing. And there we have to draw a clear line,” Bach said.

This means that the games played wouldn’t be esports powerhouses like “League of Legends,” “Counter Strike: Global Offensive” or “Overwatch.” Instead, it would be something closer to sports games like “FIFA” and “NBA 2K.” By removing the games that esports

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Considering that more people tuned into a ‘League of Legends’ World Championship (pictured above) in 2014 than the World Series or NBA Finals, the International Olympic Committee might be trying to take advantage of this large audience to increase its own viewership.

have become so well-known for, IOC effectively dooms its viewership and puts its hypocrisy on display for the world to see.

With a 30 percent decline in viewership between the ages of 18 and 34 during the 2016 Rio Olympics, it feels like IOC is trying to capitalize on the seemingly exponential growth of video games and esports. It is also simultaneously keeping the culture and community it would try to profit from at arm’s length.

As a huge advocate for video games who has learned a lot from them and who believes they deserve of a lot more attention, I think the Olympic Games are not the right venue for that attention. The Olympics are designed for athletes to contend for historically prestigious accolades commending their physical ability,

not to showcase the wholly unique skills that come with competitive gaming, and it should remain as such.

There is absolutely no viable argument for the inclusion of video games that simulate sports that are already played in the rest of the Olympics. The IOC is likely hoping the possible inclusion of esports will draw in younger, more energetic viewers for upcoming Olympic Games, but the committee fails to realize that fans of internationally recognized esports like “League of Legends” are filled with a veracity that most just don’t have for sports games.

Esports might not be quite ready for something as large scale as the Olympics because it currently lacks a central entity or committee to represent and regulate the affair. Although it should absolutely wait for

a time when it can make its own terms instead of being a minor footnote to an already massive event, video games deserve a spotlight of its own.

The IOC’s decision takes a medium that presents chances to create moments that would be impossible in real life and strips away the things that make it entertaining, proving that the committee truly doesn’t understand what it’s trying to profit off of. People don’t watch esports to see real-life constraints and limitations play out on a screen.

A large part of the fun found in esports is understanding the intricacies of the characters, matchups, objectives, trades and the maps where the matches are played on. These things are not present in games that follow the rules of traditional sports.

If audiences want to watch basketball, they’ll watch a real game. Moreover, the expertise required for high-level play and the intensity of viewing “2K” pale in comparison to that of competitive games made by designers who are dedicated to fostering a truly competitive player base.

Furthermore, the argument that violence does not align with the values of the Olympics is contradictory to the inclusion of similarly violent sports like rugby, fencing, boxing and wrestling.

While these may not include something as gratuitous as the gun violence in “CS:GO,” the acts of tackling, restraining, lightly stabbing and punching aren’t any less violent than cartoon fantasy characters popping in and out of existence accompanied by bright particle effects in “League

of Legends.”

To top it all off, someone actually died playing rugby in England Saturday, and he was not the first casualty of the sport. Instead of showing audiences violent but clearly fictitious video games, IOC would rather broadcast a sport that is potentially fatal.

The gaming community deserves more than to be seen as a cash cow that is being utilized as an easy out for failing entertainment and competition. Instead, the industry should wait until it’s ready for something akin to its own esports Olympics.

It may not be the right time, but as the mass appeal of video games and esports continues to grow, I think we can hope for and expect a time when it will see crowds and at-home viewership that rivals or surpasses that of traditional sports.

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The cast and crew of “Frankenstein” are currently fine-tuning the props, performances and stage directions in preparation for dress rehearsals starting Thursday. Vintage furniture and costumes slipped in and out of the performance room as actors rotated between rehearsing lines and going through notes from director Maria Cominis. “(Cominis) is so passionate about the work and the passion is infectious. Whenever she is giving notes or fixing a scene, she’s right up there with you,” Ayala said. “It definitely ignited this power within me that I didn’t know was there.”

Bruce Goodrich, who recently retired from CSUF faculty, wrote the original adaptation of the classic novel “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley for this production. Goodrich and Cominis wanted to take this unique opportunity to implement Mary Shelley, the author of the original novel, into the script as a character.

“No one has really brought (Shelley) into the forefront,” Cominis said. “Her personal story is really woven into the fabric of ‘Frankenstein’ if you look closely at the novel, and that interested me in this world where women are still fighting for equal rights and to be heard.”

Shelley published “Frankenstein” as a teenager in 1818, and it was considered ahead of its

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Olivia Kridle, who plays Mary Shelley, the author of the novel ‘Frankenstein,’ listens to direction from Maria Cominis during rehearsal.

time as it was the first narrative to incorporate scientific technology. She was met with disbelief in a world of men who disputed her talents because of her gender.

Second-year theater major Olivia Kridle plays Mary Shelley in “Frankenstein” in her first CSUF production. Shelley isn’t a main character in the play, but the addition of her character brings a parallel between her and her story and sheds a light on her tragic life.

“She sees a lot of herself in the Creature which I think is why she wrote it,” Kridle said.

“To give voice to someone who’s already given so many words to other people is a very important

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thing and lovely to do.”

Cominis is especially excited for audiences to come into the theatre with preconceptions from the many iterations of the story, whether it be from “Young Frankenstein” or the old Hollywood Boris Karloff horror film or fans of Shelley’s novel and see the original story uniquely come to life through their original play adaptation.

“I feel like if I was my little child-self, growing up with those horror movies and in the audience, I would be really thrilled watching it. And then to be in it and tell the story is so amazing, and I’m so grateful that I get the opportunity to do this,” Ayala said.

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Self-deprecating humor is no laughing matter The line between modesty and selfhate is blurring.

ILANA LAGRAFF Asst. Opinion Editor

Self-deprecating humor is at the height of its popularity right now. Whether it be comedy routines, advertisements, memes or everyday conversations, it’s everywhere.

Most people are guilty of using this form of humor to get laughs and while there are some nice pros, there are significant and harrowing cons to belittling oneself for the sake of a joke.

People dealing with anxiety, depression or unresolved trauma should be wary of using self-deprecating humor, as should anyone who spends time around children since this kind of humor walks a thin line between harmless joking and unhealthy self-hate.

One benefit of this type of humor is that it makes the joker seem modest and relatable – a tactic that comedians like Louis C.K. and Tina Fey are famous for using.

Mark Leary, a professor of

psychology and neuroscience and the director of the Social Psychology program at Duke University, points out how it can be useful in the workplace in an article by The Muse.

“By self-deprecating a little, you’re making sure your co-workers and employers aren’t expecting too much, and you gain points for modesty,” Leary said.

Self-deprecating humor has also been found to be helpful when dating.

“Many studies show that a sense of humour is sexually attractive, especially to women, but we’ve found that self-deprecating humour is the most attractive of all,” said Gil Greengross, anthropologist and author of “Dissing Oneself: The Sexual Attractiveness of Self-Deprecating Humour” in an interview with the Guardian.

It’s not all that shocking that people prefer others who downplay themselves rather than those who are arrogant and pompous – no matter the situation – but there are definitely some places where self-deprecating humor is a drawback.

For example, when in a job interview or important meeting, it’s probably better to avoid downplaying achievements that deserve praise and highlighting shortcomings that one may normally joke about.

It’s important for people to not take themselves too seriously in life. A little self-deprecating humor can help keep the mood light and make the

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Self-deprecating humor can be a good tool to ease the mood and show modesty, but people need to be careful when and how often they use it as it could negatively influence children and cover unresolved issues.

people around comfortable, but the trouble starts when people start to use it too much or use it to cover up more serious self-esteem issues.

Therapist Vaishali Patel asserts in her blog that there is a difference between modesty and pure self-deprecation, and too often people fall into the habit of sacrificing their self-worth for others’ amusement.

Self-deprecating humor goes too far when people don’t know how to accept compliments, revert to jokes during serious conversations and put up a front to keep people from helping with underlying issues.

Many adults who abuse self-deprecating humor are not

properly dealing with traumas that have prevented them from developing proper self-acceptance or self-assurance.

Not only does this form of humor perpetuate low self-esteem, it also can create an unhealthy habit of thinking pessimistically instead of with self-love.

Most people have heard that the more someone repeats something, the more they and the people around them will believe it to be true – this tactic works in the form of positive reinforcement, i.e. repeating every morning “I am strong,” “I am capable,” etc., but it also works with negative ideas.

If people are constantly putting themselves down, even if

it’s in a humorous way, some of those toxic thoughts can creep into their subconscious and have them truly believing that they are lesser.

This is especially a problem for children and young adults, because they are so observant and impressionable. When adults self-deprecate, children misunderstand the joke and only take in the idea that hating on oneself is okay.

Writer and blogger Anna Lind Thomas has vowed to stop using self-deprecating humor in front of her daughters because “they’re listening.”

“It didn’t hit me until I looked at my daughter who was looking right at me while

I said horrible things about myself,” Thomas said in a video she posted to her Facebook. “(From today on) our daughters and our sons will see us loving ourselves, wholly and completely.”

Thomas’ call to action may seem cliche and silly, but it is important for children to grow up valuing themselves instead of a joke.

Self-deprecating humor can be useful and funny. Who doesn’t love a good laugh? But it’s when those laughs are badly influencing children or covering something serious that isn’t being addressed or processed properly, that this trend has gone too far.

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ARIES

(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

You’re not as eager to tackle a task today, because you’re more concerned with perfection than with production.

The Virgo New Moon activates your 6th House of Employment, compelling you to be as meticulous in your methods as possible.

TAURUS

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CANCER

(Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

You might become so obsessed with a cause that you lose your objectivity and forget about the people around you today. You sound extremely intelligent when you passionately describe the global predicament from your perspective.

LEO

(Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Your charm works wonders as people hang on your every word today.

The Virgo New Moon falls in your 5th House of Self-Expression, motivating you to share your thoughts. Others find your passion so inspirational now, you could read your shopping list aloud with such heartfelt sincerity.

You feel the need to reaffirm your value to yourself and others now. It’s crucial to carefully examine your current investments while the discerning Virgo New Moon clarifies the energy of your 2nd House of Personal Resources.

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You prefer to set aside your preconceived plan and improvise as you go today. Remaining flexible when scheduling activities opens up a variety of possibilities.

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VIRGO

The tension you may be feeling today likely stems from strained relationship dynamics. The fussy Virgo New Moon lands in your 1st House of Self, triggering rebellious Uranus and waking people up from their complacency.

LIBRA

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Carving out some much-needed alone time helps you to balance your own needs with those of others. The analytical Virgo New Moon provides you with room to think without too many distractions other than your own mental chatter.

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Unreasonable expectations from colleagues and friends can place you in a difficult position today, so be direct about expressing what you can and cannot do to avoid any misunderstandings. Your ability to manage chaos with a smile saves the day.

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The littlest things seem to matter the most today when it comes to your career. The hardworking Virgo New Moon’s presence encourages you to develop skills that can further your professional growth.

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Resolving unsettled relationship dynamics should be your main priority now, especially if you mistakenly believe personal and professional partners are on the same page as you.

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Opportunities to cultivate the quality of your relationships pull you away from the meanderings of your imagination. The Virgo New Moon refreshes your 7th House of Partners, bringing reason and good judgment to your alliances.

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8 SPORTS Volleyball: Titans look to improve record

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

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“It relieved a little bit of the pressure of starting the first game of conference play. We kind of got that out of the way and it was in our favor. It got us on a good roll of momentum and energy,” said Titans setter Nastassja Bowman.

Fullerton lost its footing and concentration and fell behind when kills by Matadors Aeryn Owens and Rachel Diaz gave CSUN a 5-2 lead.

The Titans didn’t allow any minor mistakes to affect their mentality and gathered a lead of their own when Jayla Norman completed a kill attempt that was followed by errors from the Matadors to give CSUF a 13-8 advantage.

The intensity of the match continued as the score quickly turned 1513 in CSUN’s favor after a seven-point run.

With the set tied at 2323, Owens broke the score with two kills to put Fullerton behind by one point in the match.

Fullerton came for redemption in a second set that began with Katie Roux scoring two service aces to give CSUF a 3-1 lead.

“Even though we didn’t win, we ended it with good momentum and I think we

carried that through to the second game,” Bowman said.

The Titans increased their advantage to 9-2 after a five-point streak. CSUN attempted to muster some offense but was shut down after obtaining just three points.

“It was exciting to be able to go into the game already on top,” said outside hitter Shimen Fayad.

Fullerton didn’t lighten up its offensive attack on the Matadors, going on another nine-point run to take a 21-5 lead before eventually evening the match 1-1 with a 25-9 set win.

Working to win their second set of the match, the Titans used the drive from the previous set to guide them into the lead in the third with a score of 4-1.

However, the Matadors saw an opportunity to shift the scoreboard after breaking the 8-8 tie with two kills by Morgan Salone and an attack error from the Titans, allowing CSUN to take a 11-8 lead.

CSUF, trailing behind 20-18, was able to bounce back and go on a threepoint run to generate a 2120 lead, but the Matadors were ultimately able to win the third set 25-22.

“In the middle of the

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Summer Kerins led the Titans in points (14.5) against CSUN and was tied in kills in the match with Shimen Fayad at 10.

CSUF will continue conference season against Cal Poly Friday Sept. 22.

sets, I think it’s where we just strayed away during those long rallies and not being able to push through those big points. And then also, I think we made too many of our errors when we needed to control the balls that we could,” Fayad said.

The Matadors, now up 2-1, scored four

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It was exciting to be able to go into the game already being on top.

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final set to leave Fullerton playing from behind.

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and fell to the Matadors 25-13.

“We do still have a

younger, newer team, so it’s just baby steps right now,” Fayad said. “Hopefully we can take this as a learning experience and use the loss as motivation to keep pushing through these next two games and to also know where we need to correct our mistakes and where to keep working on things.”

CSUF women’s golf takes fifth place Titans place in the top five for the third time this season.

YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s golf ended the second day of the Washington State University Cougar Cup Tuesday with better results in the final round of the tournament than the first.

The Titans ended the first match of the tournament Monday in sixth place with sophomore Elsa Lundquist leading the Titans in 10th place overall.

Although Washington State took the leading spot for the third and final round

of the tournament, Fullerton was able to move up one rank above the first day with a score of 56-over par 864.

The Titans held down fifth place with most of their players rising up individually on the leaderboards.

Lundquist improved one spot to earn ninth place with a score of 7-over par 216 and led Fullerton once again.

Lundquist’s performance in this year’s Cougar Cup was a significant improvement for her individual record, as she ended in 46th place overall in last season’s tournament.

Pauline Welker and Brittany Farrell were able to break their tie as Welker moved up four places to rank 21st in the end of the third round. Farrell improved her ranking by three slots from day one

(only one spot below Welker) in 22nd with a score of 16over par 216.

In last year’s Cougar Cup Farrell led the Titans, by finishing seventh overall, closely followed by Welker in 12th.

Daniella Uy was able to break free from her own eight-way tie with fellow Titan Felicia Medalla, finishing 19-over par 216 which resulted in another tie in 27th place with Winnie Hyun from British Columbia.

This was Medalla’s first time competing in the WSU tournament and she was not as successful as she was in the first day of the cup. Medalla dropped six places on the leaderboard to tie Idaho’s Grace Frazier for 36th with a final score of 23-over par 216.

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Fullerton advanced to ninth place in the third round of the tournament when they were paired with Montana State University.

The Titans have placed in the top five overall in three of their four matches

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