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Human trafficking survivor shares story

Shari-Feng Ho describes her exploitated youth and path to freedom. KIM PHAM

Asst. Lifestyle Editor

After being deprived of her freedom for 20 years, ShariFeng Ho has dedicated herself to fighting human trafficking, using her story to foster hope among victims and inspire others to speak up. In her two books, “My Name Is Also Freedom” and “Finding Freedom Was Just The Beginning,” Ho writes about her history and experience as a human trafficking survivor who was enslaved at the age of seven by her father and remained a victim for 20 years afterwards. Since being rescued in 2005, Ho said she has made it her goal to help human trafficking victims like herself. As part of her mission to help other victims, Ho spoke at the “Freedom Has a Name” event at Cal State Fullerton on Jan. 19 in the Meng Concert Hall. She encouraged others to help those who may need it, instead of shrugging it off as “this is none of my business.” Sherry Ward, co-author of Ho’s second book “Finding Freedom Was Just The Beginning,” and CEO of Square Tree Publishing, organized the event’s proceedings filled with music, dance and a variety of vendors supporting the cause.

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Shari-Feng Ho recounts her experience of being sold into slavery and its aftermath at the ‘Freedom Has a Name’ event in the Meng Concert Hall at CSUF.

Ward co-authored Ho’s book because she said it inspires hope but, more importantly, because it is the push the world needs to take an offensive stance against human trafficking. “It takes the artist and the visionary together to spread the word about trafficking and make a lasting impact,” Ward said. Later in her speech, Ward also praised Ho for the role she’s played in the fight against trafficking.

“She has lightened the way for others to take action against human trafficking and she is taking a step forward,” Ward said. In her first book, “My Name Is Also Freedom,” co-authored by Melodie Fox, Ho tells her story as a victim and survivor of human trafficking, mentioning the importance of the different names she took on throughout her journey. While she was being held captive, Ho said she went by a

different name while enduring years of abuse by her captor. “This book isn’t just for me,” Ho said. “It is for a lot of human trafficking survivors.” In the making of “My Name is Also Freedom,” Fox said she struggled to capture Ho’s voice, a girl who didn’t have the opportunity to go to school because she was held captive as a slave. The result was a trip back to Taiwan in January 2018 where

Fox was able to put herself in Ho’s shoes but also observe Ho as she confronted the monsters of her past. “I remember when I was in Taiwan, feeling the weight of her story, I felt overwhelmed at one point and I even cried,” Fox said, on her fear of being unable to write a book that did Ho’s story justice. SEE FREE

Arboretum funds may decrease Elevator upgrades begin University Hall and McCarthy Hall set to receive four new lifts. NOAH BIESIADA News Editor

Students from all majors use the Arboretum for studying, relaxation and even class projects.

Cal State Fullerton set to take operational control of the public garden. HOSAM ELATTAR Asst. News Editor

The city of Fullerton’s contract with the Arboretum will soon be coming to an end in December of 2020, after over 40 years of partnership. This will result in a loss of about $250,000 of annual funding that will not be offset by monetary support from Cal State Fullerton or the CSU System, according to the Gregory Dyment, Director of the Arboretum.

“That’s a big hit to our budget. We’re in the midst of looking at how we can adjust our operations so we can make up the difference,” Dyment said. “We’re going to have to generate more money on site and/or spend less money on site.” A decrease in the budget should not affect the estimated 4,000 species of plants from all over the world that live in the Arboretum as long as there is enough staff to maintain them, said Gregory Pongetti, the Living Collections Curator.The Arboretum is one of only 21 arboretums in the world to be awarded a level IV accreditation for its plant collection and educational value. “One minute you’re in the

desert, and the next you’re in Mediterranean plants and then you got the Ombu tree. Being able to have all these different species here, it’s like you get to travel all over the world,” said John Vogt, a senior and cinema and television arts major, who was taking photos of the Arboretum with his friends. Students from various majors use the space not only to rest and relax but to study and complete Arboretum-related projects. “Classes come over here and use the arboretum as a teaching space,” Pongetti said. “I’ve been working pretty consistently for the last few years with Chemistry 492, and they come in and do a sustainability project. It’s basically

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giving them real-world experience on some interesting topics at the Arboretum.” In October 1977, the Fullerton Redevelopment Agency signed a contract to help provide funding for the facility’s basic operations through Dec. 3, 2020. However, all of the over 400 redevelopment agencies in the state were dissolved in February 2012 to reserve funding for “core public services,” according to the State of California’s Department of Finance. The city of Fullerton is serving as the successor agency for the redevelopment agency until the contract comes to an end. SEE BUDGET

Earlier this month, Cal State Fullerton began the first of several planned elevator renovations across campus by closing down one of the elevators in University Hall for repairs, and with plans to close McCarthy Hall elevators as well. An elevator examination last year showed which elevators were in need of replacement. Plans were drawn up to replace elevators across multiple buildings during the next five to seven years, according to Sarab Singh, director of construction management. “There’s a long term plan and it all depends on how the funding is going to be allocated to these things. We’ll keep doing the elevators after McCarthy and the next I think is the [Pollak] Library elevators,” Singh said. The process will cost several million dollars over the next few years, with each elevator costing around $500,000, according to Singh and Tuan Nguyen, the director of physical plant. Nguyen said the renovation is justified due to the issues the elevators have regularly. “I believe they were leaking and you can look at McCarthy Hall, I mean, they’re really outdated. Some of the cables have an issue and sometimes we have oil leaks we have to take care of. After a while it makes sense to replace it than to repair it, ” Nguyen said. SEE REPLACE 2 VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

2 News

MONDAY JANUARY 28, 2019

CSUF sees rise in permanent deans There is a shift from interim to tenured administration officials on campus. TAYLOR ARREY

Asst. News Editor

Cal State Fullerton now has more permanent academic deans than it did last year following the firing of Clem Guthro, the former Pollak library dean. The count of permanent deans on campus has slightly shifted after Susamma Barua was made the permanent dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science last June. Barua was one of several candidates in a national search for the position, and she was selected after being reviewed by a committee composed of members from all across campus. This process of being reviewed and chosen comes with a sense of legitimacy that establishes the dean as a more permanent and respected leader within the campus, said Mark Stohs, an academic senate chair. “It makes the person sort of feel better or more confident about their job, and it makes others realize that they have been selected from a group of a whole bunch of people. They have gone through the process, and they were selected, in a sense, through the procedures and policies that are in place,” Stohs said. Though Barua’s official hiring does increase the number of permanent deans on campus, some of the remaining academic dean positions, as well as the provost and president positions, are still occupied by interim appointments. “The major problem with having interim people is that, often times, their authority is not seen as fully legitimate in a way as someone who is there and has gone through the selection process and went through all the competition,” Stohs

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said. Having too many interims can also create issues when it comes to long term projects and completing pre-established goals, Stohs said. Frequent changes in administration can lead to instability within the colleges and the campus itself. “For an academic institution, it’s probably more important to have stability than many other places,” Stohs said. “When there is change and then people, including faculty, students and staff, are not sure what might happen, then it can bring about certain types of issues.” In reviewing the reasons why CSUF has previously struggled

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significantly more difficult, with the living cost in California discouraging many potential candidates from even applying for these positions, he said. All of the appointed interim administrators at CSUF are familiar with the university because they were previously faculty members themselves. “The other side of that is that the current people who are, in a sense, temporary, which would include our provost and three of the deans, have been on campus for a very long time, so they know Cal State Fullerton very well,” Stohs said. Looking forward, Stohs said he would like to see a decrease in the number of interim

positions among CSUF’s academic deans, as well as the provost and president. He stated that hiring longterm employees for all of these positions would create stability within each of the different colleges and the campus as a whole. For now, CSUF remains with six permanent deans, three interim deans and a temporary president and provost. “We have six deans now that have been in place for a few years or longer. They are able to work better together, they know one another and they are able to talk and figure out and look at the bigger picture. That’s important,” Stohs said.

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to find candidates to fill these higher positions for the long term, Stohs said that much of the challenge has to do with salary. More specifically, the problem deals with what the CSU system can afford to pay these permanent employees. “In some departments where there is a very small supply of faculty, the salaries have to be higher, and that is true with some of these positions as well,” Stohs said. “The CSU, all 23 campuses, have limits on the pay for presidents, and tend to be a good bit lower than institutions of similar size and responsibility.” Recruiting out-of-state employees has also become

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Construction for the University Hall elevator is in progress.

1 According to Singh, the primary reason most of the elevators are being replaced is because the parts have been discontinued. University Hall is first on the list because those elevators are older and frequently used by students. “Those elevators were obsolete and the parts were hard to come by. The control system has problems and if they have problems, the repair parts would be three to five days out,” Singh said. Construction began on University Hall’s first elevator Jan. 2 and is expected to be completed some time in March, with the next elevator completed in July. While construction has been planned for McCarthy Hall, a lack of parts has forced the project to wait until their arrival, which is projected to be some time early-to-mid February. CONTINUED FROM

“Right now, one elevator will take between three to four months, but that’s after we plan. The parts alone can take as much as 12 weeks,” Nguyen said. “We’re aiming for about four months (per elevator).” While many of the elevators were marked as critical after the inspection, the money to replace more may not come with the next round of funding. Currently, the funds to replace the elevators in University Hall are coming from the school’s deferred maintenance budget, according to Nguyen and Singh. “We do all our projects thinking we’re getting the funding, we have to be positive about it,” Singh said. “With the economy of the state and the new governor, it seems like we’ll have some traction but we’ll see how it goes.” VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

News 3

MONDAY JANUARY 28, 2019

Homeless counted in Orange County Budget:

Deal with city to end

Point-in-Time surveys unsheltered residents from La Habra to San Clemente. KAITLIN MARTINEZ News Editor

ADAM MALDONADO Asst. News Editor

Last week, Orange County surveyed its homeless population during the Point-in-Time Count, which seeks to gain a community-wide census of homeless residents to secure federal funding for food, transportation and housing needs. 211 Orange County, a local nonprofit, counted people who were in shelters last Tuesday, said Susan Price, the director of care coordination for County of Orange CEO’s Office. They collaborated with City Net for the Point-in-Time Count in an effort to help Orange County qualify for over $19 million in federal funding to fight homelessness. City Net is a nonprofit organization that works with cities and larger communities to end unsheltered homelessness by facilitating community activities and goals like the count. City Net volunteers counted people who were unsheltered in Orange County that night. The county was divided into three regions, North, Central and South, to more efficiently allocate resources and volunteer efforts. City Net members and volunteers provided information on nearby homeless shelters, as well as passing out toiletries and prepaid bus passes to the homeless while they took the survey during the count. Volunteer Carolyn McMorrow said the count was different than what she expected. “There were a couple people who did not want to do the survey, but I was pretty amazed at the openness and thoughtfulness of their answers and their gratitude when they got the

City Net volunteers are anticipating strong results for the first wave of counting.

hygiene pack and the bus tickets,” McMorrow said, recalling that one participant kissed his bus ticket. Price said she believes that this year’s census will give a new perspective to the homeless count through the use of a GIS map, which will show the areas where there are homeless people. A GIS map, or a Geographic Information System map, is designed to manage and analyze geographic data, according to the University of Wisconsin. “This is the first time in the county of Orange that we’re going to have this type of data, and I find it very very beneficial going forward. It’s a great time to be getting this level of

detail,” Price said. The new GIS maps will allow new, computerized layouts for homeless population clusters around Orange County. Ninety-five teams of volunteers spent two months leading up to the count, mapping out homeless hotspots in several cities in Orange County. Areas where homeless people were seen frequently were marked on the 260 maps developed for the census. Large spots meant that it was a high-traffic area. Medium-size spots meant medium traffic, and small spots indicated that there was low traffic for the area. During the 2017 count, there were 4,792 sheltered and

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unsheltered residents of Orange County, with 936 individuals in North Orange County. While there is a significant difference between the results of this year and 2017’s Pointin-Time Count, Price said that the results are not comparable because this count used a completely different methodology from the previous three counts. Michael B., a veteran who participated in the survey, said authorities could do more to support the homeless population. “I think there’s more that could be done. I mean, they’re doing a good job, but I think they could do more,” Michael B. said.

CONTINUED FROM 1 “Our contract is winding down and the city of Fullerton cannot enter into a new contractual arrangement because there is no more money — there is no more redevelopment agency,” Dyment said. The Arboretum is currently brainstorming ways to deal with budget cuts, including considering an increase in the facility’s rental programs for weddings, photography, and private events as well as charging admission for the public, but not for students. Currently, the space is rented out about 60 times a year, Dyment said. “We have a couple of endowment funds that we’ve never taken any money from, so we can start taking some of the yield off of that, which would be probably about $100,000 a year. That leaves us with another $150,000,” Dyment said. The Arboretum has a couple of fundraising events that they will be hosting this semester, such as the Veggiepalooza in the middle of March and the Green Scene Plant & Garden Expo in April. “We have a nursery operation here and we’re going to grow about 20,000 vegetable plants for sale to the public,” Pongetti said about Veggiepalooza.“We’ve already started growing the plants for that sale now. It’s a pretty big undertaking.” Even though the budget will take a hit, Dyment said he is confident the Arboretum will not disappear from campus. “The Arboretum is here to stay. There’s been a lot of time, treasure and effort put into this over the last forty years. It’s a very healthy institution both financially and in how it supports the local community,” Dyment said. “We’re still going to be here for Cal State Fullerton and for all the Titans.”

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4 Lifestyle

MONDAY JANUARY 28, 2019

Column: Portland’s hidden gems Oregon is filled with quirky treasures and entertaining destinations. ANGELINA DEQUINA Asst. Opinion Editor

Portland, Oregon, is a city whose aura is defined by the juxtaposition between its earthy woodlands and fastpaced city life, where even the most mud-covered boots can find their way through the many quirky places there are to explore. The city’s popularity is drawn from things like its annual Rose Festival, oddball shops like Voodoo Doughnuts and the TV show “Portlandia.” However, these destinations are not nearly as good as what the locals themselves have to offer. Digging beneath the gravel is a key part of experiencing the city, which is why locals are the best source for entertainment in Portland. For anyone who is looking to discover the novelty and essence of Portland, these three places should be added to their checklist: SCRAP PDX SCRAP PDX is a more environmentally-friendly version of a Michaels arts and crafts store. It is a cheap and creative reuse store fueled by donations that also provides exhibitions for local reuse artists in Portland. Inside SCRAP PDX, there are shelves and crates chock-full of treasures from other hands. They sell plastic baby dolls, buttons called kitten noses and everything in between. Toward the back of the store, SCRAP PDX hosts communal art classes, where people can peer in to watch others create something new out of old items.

I picked up a multi-colored Indian puppet called Kathputli for $4 at SCRAP PDX. The puppets are a main attraction in the Indian state Rajasthan, and are made by people in Bhatt communities who have been traveling and performing with the puppets for thousands of years. SCRAP PDX carries a vast assortment of interesting items and is rooted in Portland’s underground art community. It is worth visiting because it upholds the city’s mantra, “Keep Portland Weird,” in the most impactful way. Witch’s Castle Finding the Witch’s Castle is not an easy task, but the reward is as satisfying as it is spooky. The legend behind it dates back to 1850, where a man claimed he was bewitched by his wife before murdering his daughter’s husband. His hanging in 1859 was the first legal hanging to occur in Oregon. Some attribute this story to the grim nature of the Witch’s Castle. The castle itself is shaped like a weathered stone home with a missing triangular roof. Shrouds of evergreen moss slither through the crevices of the stone walls, and graffiti adorns each part of the castle, especially a dark room that requires visitors to have a flashlight to see inside. To hike to the Witch’s Castle, follow the Wildwood Trail from Upper MacLeay. The trail starts beside an animal conservation site called the National Audubon Society. It is a scenic, halfmile hike downwards to Lower MacLeay. Using a GPS to find the Witch’s Castle presents a problem, so it’s best to let the trail pave the way and soak in the beauty of Oregon’s forestry.

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Shari-Feng Ho wore Taiwanese clothing that represented her village. CONTINUED FROM 1 However, with determination to share Ho’s struggle and conquest with the world, Fox worked on the novel for nine months after the trip. “You feel something stir inside of you, a strength to never look the other way when you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking,” Fox said about the emotions she hopes others will feel after reading the book. The one message that has been repeated by those who VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

have rescued Ho, told her story and been with Ho through her recovery and growth, is to speak up and help. “Please everyone, just trust your gut and help all the survivors,” Ho said. Call 1(888) 373-7888 or text 233733 to report any suspicious activity related to human trafficking. “I hope you are changed by this story. It’s not just a story, it’s someone’s life. It’s Shari Ho’s life,” Fox said.

The Witch’s Castle is situated next to a beautiful riverbed that flows over rocks and fallen trees. The musk around it is earthy and fresh, despite the castle’s unsettling demeanor and it is the perfect spot to capture some interesting pictures of Portland’s history in a raw setting. Cup & Bar Ranger Chocolate is an ethically-sourced chocolate company based in Portland that partnered with Trailhead Coffee Roasters, whose products often come from women-owned cooperatives in coffee-growing regions. Together, they have created a distinct cafe called Cup & Bar. The shop houses a Ranger Chocolate tasting room where guests are taken on a tour of the room and learn about the art of chocolate making. They get to taste chocolate through all three of its forms: raw, liquid and bar. Trailhead Coffee Roasters also brings its own flair to the quaint space by offering its Portland clientele bike-delivered coffee beans. Apart from being the first coffee and chocolate tasting cafe in Portland, Cup & Bar is a hip venue that hosts live music and private events. Its coffee tastes homey and is served with a piece of decadent Ranger Chocolate. This cafe was recommended to me by my Portland-born tour guide. It is a sophisticated hole-in-the-wall cafe that trumps other food places in the city like Voodoo Doughnuts. Cup & Bar is the quintessential Portlandian coffee joint and the perfect place to retire to after exploring SCRAP PDX and the Witch’s Castle.

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A group of girls stroll in the Nob Hill Alphabet District in Portland, Oregon.

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The Wildwood Trail leads to the Witch’s Castle in Forest Park in Portland.

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Opinion 5

MONDAY JANUARY 28, 2019

Industry conflict with assault claims Musicians’ aggresive behavior continues to be overlooked.

MEGAN GARCIA Senior Editor

With the Twitter storm that flooded timelines after Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” docu-series premiered, it became glaringly evident that the morality of the music industry is significantly lacking compared to the film and television industries. Neither industry is a moral compass for societal values, but at least the film and TV industries have taken the higher ground to correct the actions that have been hidden behind the music industry’s nondisclosure agreements and settlements. The Jan. 3 docu-series premiere about R&B artist R. Kelly allegedly holding women captive in a sex-centered cult wasn’t the first time the general public was informed about it. In July 2017, Buzzfeed detailed the account of two parents cooperating with the FBI and state police claiming that R. Kelly was holding their daughter and numerous other women against their will to pleasure him sexually. The story was shared across platforms and gained national media attention within days, but recently “I Believe I Can Fly” and “Ignition (Remix)” have surged on the music charts. The lack of action taken by the record labels resembled the situations involving Chris Brown and Dr. Luke: negligence. Just three months after Buzzfeed’s R. Kelly article, the New York Times published a piece describing Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein paying off sexual harassment accusers for decades. The day after the bombshell, Weinstein was fired from The Weinstein Company, a producing company founded by his brother

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Bob Weinstein and himself. Weinstein was the first domino to fall at the hands of sexual misconduct accusations, with many other Hollywood elites toppling from their pedestals as a result. Although the misconduct was allegedly a well-known secret in the industry, the corrective actions were swift against the accused. The TIME’S UP and #MeToo movement sparked change within Hollywood, as well as everyday workplaces. Between July 2017 and Dec. 2018, 101 people were accused of sexual misconduct in the arts and entertainment industry, according to Vox. Netflix’s “House of Cards” actor Kevin Spacey and comedian Louis C.K. were primary examples of people facing the consequences of their wrongdoings. After Broadway actor Anthony

Rapp shared the details of Spacey inappropriately groping him when he was 14 years old, Spacey’s illustrious career disappeared into thin air. A $618 opening weekend for “Billionaire Boys Club” and Netflix parting ways with the focal point of “House of Cards” was karma served on a silver platter for Spacey. But as actors and actresses waited for the next name to drop in the rain of accusations, the music industry hid its misconduct in plain sight. Chris Brown’s repeated troubles have followed him overseas, as he has been arrested on allegations of aggravated rape and drug violations, according to CNN. Celebrities publicly supported Brown after his latest trip behind bars, but the incident brings to mind the stomach-turning details

of the singer’s assault against then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. In the 10 years since the assault and battery, Brown has released seven albums and won a Grammy Award for best R&B album in 2011. Justin Bieber summed up the mindset of enablers perfectly when he commented on Brown’s Instagram post after he was released from jail: “no one can touch you ur [sic] the GOAT.” The music industry is unmatched when it comes to stars not facing repercussions for moral wrongdoings. No amount of lawsuits, arrests or allegations seem to amount to real-world consequences for music artists, unlike those in film and television recently. When singer-songwriter Kesha filed a lawsuit against her producer Dr. Luke with allegations

of drugging and raping her, Sony Music disregarded Kesha’s claims and kept their business ventures in place. The legal battle and fallout between the singer and producer embodied how protective the music industry is of its moneymakers. While some of Hollywood’s heaviest-hitters are trying to make a comeback from the blows to their reputations, it’s worth noting that they faced consequences for their misbehavior. Dance crazes and music phases weave their way into modern culture, so who is to say that assault, and the permissive behavior that goes along with it, won’t influence our day-to-day lives? Even though neither industry should be seen as a moral compass, they are setting a standard for how people behave.

Student activism fights for environment Midterm elections bring necessary diversity of thought.

BERNADETTE STEELE Opinion Editor

The 2018 midterm election brought about not only a shift in power, but a much-needed new era of diversity within U.S. politics. This diversity is not only illustrated physically, with many LGBTQ and women of color now in the House of Representatives, but also symbolically through beliefs that correspond with the platforms of many activist groups. In particular, Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encapsulates a modern perspective that echoes the views of many middle-class progressives. One of Cortez’s most notable platforms calls for a program referred to as the Green New Deal, and a committee to combat the reality of the Earth’s climate crisis. A policy that calls for major energy and economic reform such as the Green New Deal is needed now more than ever to meet the Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change’s findings. Young activists and grassroots organizations are at the VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

forefront of ensuring that politicians don’t ignore the reality of climate change. The Green New Deal is reminiscent of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal; the underlying difference is that it invests in clean energy jobs and infrastructure, which is meant to modernize the energy sector

and entire economy. Humanity has just over a decade to get carbon emissions under control before catastrophic climate change impact becomes unavoidable, according to a 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report. The Green New Deal seeks to make the changes our

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country needs in the midst of this climate crisis. “Many students, particularly in the population we serve at CSUF, are unhappy with the state of our country today, and this means more opportunities for action,” said Rebecca Dolhinow, an associate professor of the women and gender studies

program at CSUF, in an email. One group that is taking hold of that opportunity is the Sunrise Movement, a grassroots movement that focuses on ending climate change. The movement focuses on appealing to a younger audience with the goal of ending the corruption in politics and electing environmentally conscious politicians, according to their website. Both the Sunrise Movement and the Brand New Congress, an organization that helps “elect regular working people to Congress,” have endorsed 29-yearold Ocasio-Cortez in the 2018 midterm elections. This illustrates the power that young activists have to create change. Joining an organization that works in tandem with what people care about is the best way to positively impact their community. Groups and organizations on campus, like Symbiotic Earth of CSUF, that focus on a vast amount of issues and causes. Thomas Truong, president of Symbiotic Earth of CSUF, said in an that the organization provides “opportunities to restore ecosystems through local and non-local nature expeditions and utilize the waste and recyclables for other recreational purposes.” Students and faculty alike have very little time for themselves in their busy schedules, but it is important to take time to stand up for the things you truly care about. If not for your yourself, then do it for your community.

6 Sports

MONDAY JAN. 28, 2019

Titans walk it off against the Alumni A bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth by AJ Curtis secured the win. MEGAN GARCIA Senior Editor

Goodwin Field served as a reminder of the past and a glimpse into the future, as current Titans beat the Alumni team with a bases-loaded walk-off single by first baseman AJ Curtis. As past Titans took the field, former head coach and member of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame, Augie Garrido’s No. 16 graced their backs. The sentiment for Garrido stretched to the patches worn by current players with his picture and number on them. The camaraderie built on the field was elevated through the competition when the Titans were down by one run after three innings. “One of them came up and said ‘You guys got to compete,’ and that’s the overall message here. When you think Titan baseball, you hear grinders, but at the end of the day if we don’t compete, we don’t win, so we competed at the end,” said Hank LoForte, a third baseman. Shortstop Sahid Valenzuela and catcher Daniel Cope scored in the bottom of the fourth on a double that started the offensive charge from the Titans. With the game tied at one, first baseman Jacob Pavletich hit a sacrifice fly to plate the runner on third. Within an instant, the Titans took a 2-1 lead against the Alumni squad in the bottom half of the fourth. It was a backand-forth battle between the Titans and Alumni when outfielder Jackson Lyon flew out to right field to extend the Titans’ lead by another run. “Every time we come out here, we just try to compete because we know they’re out here trying to beat us so we’re out here trying to compete,” Valenzuela said. The scoring continued by the Titans with LoForte bringing home the fourth run, as it seemed to seal their victory in the sixth inning. But the Alumni responded in the eighth when Hunter Cullen

Members of the 2019 baseball roster greet and congratulate former Titans after the alumni game at Goodwin Field.

scorched a solo home run over the right-field to bring the past Titans within two. The Alumni eventually tied up the game in the top of the ninth, pushing the Titans to the possibility of a walk-off win. Valenzuela’s biggest hit of the game came at the ideal time for the Titans, as he started the home-half of the ninth by ripping a triple down the right-field foul line. He later scored the winning run off of Curtis’ bases-loaded single to center. “We need to compete for all nine instead of waiting seven innings to do it,” LoForte said. Before speaking with former

teammates and giving out autographs to fans, the postgame celebrations started with opposing teams lining up to give each other a celebratory embrace. The sight of familiar faces across the field was bittersweet for current players like LoForte. “It’s bittersweet because I miss playing on the field with (Scott Hurst), but it’s also cool because I’m going to be on that side one day,” LoForte said. Approaching two years since he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the third round of the 2017 MLB amateur draft, Hurst has kept in touch with his former teammates, and the

CSUF baseball alumni game provided an opportunity to see his family. “It’s really fun getting to see all the guys and all the other old friends you don’t see for a majority of the year,” Hurst said. “We’re gone for eight months out of the year, so it’s just really refreshing to come back and see everyone and just relax for a little bit.” Major leaguers Michael Lorenzen (Cincinnati Reds) and J.D. Davis (New York Mets) not only contributed on the field with the bat and glove, but they also offered insight into the dedication it takes to succeed in the

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majors. “They talk to us about what it’s like for them in the big leagues, and they’re always out here trying to help us improve our game,” Valenzuela said. Prior to the home opener against the University of Washington, CSUF baseball will participate in the first annual MLB4 tournament at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Arizona. CSUF will play against Vanderbilt University, the University of Virginia and Texas Christian University starting Feb. 15 as MLB will showcase four of the top baseball programs in the United States.

Softball begins season with fundraiser Pitcher Taylor Dockins was honored with the Judi Garman award. JORDAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

It was a special night for the Cal State Fullerton softball team as they kicked off their 2019 season with their annual Leadoff Social at the Golleher Alumni House Saturday night, with pitcher Taylor Dockins being presented with the Judi Garman Determination Award. “It means so much to me, it’s one of the biggest awards I possibly could ever receive,” Dockins said. “Judi Garman is such an inspiration to this team, and she’s done so much for this organization throughout the years.” After being named the National Gatorade Player of the Year in her senior year of high school, Dockins won seven games for the Titans her freshman year, including throwing the 57th no-hitter in team history against San Diego. Former Head Coach Michelle Gromacki also presented Dockins a signed ball and jersey from the U.S. softball team. Current Head Coach Kelly Ford was happy her pitcher receive the award. “I’m lucky enough to be around her every day,” Ford said. “She brings this aura of inspiration about her, so I feel like the luckiest coach in the world.” Ford received a contract extension from the Titans this past

The Titans will begin the 2019 season at home versus Idaho State on Feb. 7.

Wednesday, but said she could not have done this on her own. “When that came out, it felt a little embarrassing that the light is on me because my entire coaching staff is just so magical,” Ford said. “I got the limelight but the celebration is really for the entire staff and what they do day in and day out.”

Guests of the event were greeted by the entire team, while a slideshow containing photos from last season and media-day photos were displayed. Also on display were concept images of a new facility set to be built at Anderson Family Field that would include new locker rooms and a place for

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outside workouts. The target date for construction is set to follow the end of the 2020 season, with the project having an estimated cost of $11.9 million, according to Jim Donovan, the athletic director. At the Leadoff Social, items were up for bid during the silent auction. These included tickets

to a Los Angeles Lakers game with an autographed picture of Magic Johnson, as well as a team-signed bat and jersey. All proceeds from the event will go to the softball team. There was also a signed jersey from assistant coach Dallas Escobedo, who was a three-time NCAA first-team All-American at Arizona State, and the first overall pick in the 2014 National Pro Fastpitch draft. Now in her second season with the program, Escobedo said that this year’s team can continue the success of three straight Big West titles. “The biggest thing is that we have totally bought into a culture that we have created,” said Escobedo. “I’m excited and I’m hoping for this to carry on for 50 years from now.” A live auction was held by the James Campbell, the master of ceremonies, which included VIP tickets to Dodgers and Clippers games that sold for $1,000 each. The biggest purchase of the night, which was sold for $4,300 was a dinner for 12 at CSUF President Fram Virjee’s house. Virjee offered an extra night at his house to another guest, doubling the money to $8,600 for the softball program. “It’s all about creating support for the women who give their heart and soul every day for this sport,” Virjee said. “I had the joy and pleasure of watching them last year and celebrating with them their athletic achievements. It was an amazing thing to watch.” VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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MONDAY JANUARY 28, 2019

Fellow Titans gather to remember a legend Former teammates, coach and family pay respect to Sue Lewis-Newton. HOSAM ELATTER Asst. News Editor

It was a somber scene at Anderson Field on Sunday as blue, orange and white balloons were released at a seven-inning tribute where past and present Titans, teammates and family members celebrated the life of Susan Lewis-Newton, a Titan softball legend. Lewis-Newton played for the CSUF women’s softball team between 1981 and 1984, and was an All-American for three seasons. She had a career batting average of .354 with 25 home runs and 138 RBI. This was an impressive feat, considering most teams at the time had an average of 20 home runs per season, according to Titan Athletics. Months before her 57th birthday, Lewis-Newton passed away from breast cancer on Jan. 10. She had four children who are all athletes themselves. Her son Brandon Newton spoke about her long battle with cancer that began inince the 2000s, and said she beat the disease more times than he could count. “Sue Lewis had an unwavering fire and passion for love and living. Whether it was on the diamond or the game of life, she always put her heart into it,” Newton said. First base displayed No. 7, Lewis-Newton’s jersey number, at the memorial and was colored pink to represent her battle with breast cancer. “It has been said that a parent should never have to bury a child. The same can be said of a coach; she should never have to bury a player,” said Judi Garman, a CSUF Hall of Fame Coach. “Sue was no doubt the greatest hitter I ever coached, and many would say

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Sue Lewis-Newton played first base during her time at Cal State Fullerton and an honorary plate was on display for her memorial at Anderson Field.

the greatest hitter they had ever seen.” Garman recalled when she heard about a girl named Sue Lewis in West Covina who kept hitting the ball out of the park every time she was at the plate in 1980. One year later she was playing for CSUF. “She had a tough exterior, but inside was a heart of gold. She didn’t want people to know it, but she would show it privately,” Garman said. As a freshman, Lewis-Newton led the team in batting average, runs, hits, doubles, triples and RBIs. She set four College World Series records her first

year, and still holds the record for most hits. Former teammate and sister-in-law Pam Newton remembered her as a competitor and warrior with a grand presence who pushed the team to play at a higher level and to quickly excel. Lewis-Newton was a pioneer who revolutionized the game of softball and laid the foundation for the CSUF women’s softball team to win the College World Series in 1986, said Jan Pierini, a former teammate. She was inducted into the Titan Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 1, 2011 and is the all-time

leader in hits (257). Lewis-Newton’s influence can still be seen in the current CSUF women’s softball team. After a player hits a home run, the team does a special cheer at the plate in honor of Lewis-Newton’s skill and the player she was for CSUF, said Taylor Dockins and Katie Neary, two current pitchers for CSUF. “A lot of her teammates talk about the grit and determination, and she was just a bada-. She’s someone who leads by example of what our program should be, and set the standard of being scrappy and doing

whatever it takes,” Neary said. A chain and heart charm inscribed “Sue Lewis-Newton, Titan forever” with the number seven was placed under home plate at Anderson Field in honor of the star athlete, and to represent the unbreakable connection she has with the university. “There is probably one player that every era of Titan softball knows—the ‘80s, the ‘90s, the 2000s—and that’s Sue Lewis,” said Kelly Ford, the current women’s softball head coach. “She was an elite athlete, but one that pushed and inspired her teammates, and I can honestly say a legend.”

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