Week of Monday, October 19 by Daily Titan

Monday, October 19, 2020

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Students push to expand voting accessibility

Drag queens slay the Zoom runway The LBGTQ Center held the show for Coming Out week on Wednesday. ANTHONY ROBLES Staff Writer

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University will explore making election day a campus-wide holiday. LETTICIA PEREZ Asst. Editor

While holding elections during a pandemic brings its challenges, Cal State Fullerton’s Associated Students offered a resolution which aims to expand and promote campus-wide voting to the Academic Senate.

The resolution states that voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and was adopted unanimously with zero objections. The document highlights the university’s hope to keep Titans informed, active and engaged citizens during this election season. “CSUF Academic Senate encourages collaboration between CSUF and the Orange County Registrar of Voters to secure accessible vote centers at the CSUF

main campus and at the CSUF Irvine Center for all future elections,” according to the resolution. Besides opening a voting center on campus, the installation of a drive-thr u vote-by-mail ballot drop-off in Lot R outside of the Titan Student Union was suggested to make drop-offs more accessible for students, faculty and staff. SEE BOOTH

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The music was blasting and spectators were commenting as drag queens performed for a virtual crowd Wednesday night, as part of an event for National Coming Out Week. The show was organized through a Zoom meeting by the Cal State Fullerton LGBTQ Resource Center in cooperation with the CSUF Housing and Residential Engagement, it featured a brief history of drag as an art form, which was followed by the main event of performers in full drag dancing and lip syncing to popular songs. The event was hosted by Alessandra Divine, a CSUF alumni and drag performer, who said through an Instagram direct message that she enjoys performing

shows for students, which brings back memories. “I do this specific show because it brings back memories of my undergrad. All the students always have so much fun at the shows and I have a blast doing it,” Divine said. “Drag has become more mainstream on media and it is good to bring it to the youth live and in person.” Among the virtual crowd was Monserrat Rodriguez, a music education major, who said that gatherings like this really bring together the community and are a safe space for people to be themselves. “I wanted to attend because I wanted a sense of community and really miss seeing everyone doing their thing,” Rodriguez said in the chat room. “It makes me happy that people are able to be themselves in a social (virtual) gathering/ environment like this and have a good time.” SEE DANCE

Gastronome Visual artists challenged by lack of creativity reduces staff amid low need New COVID-19 safety protocols are similiar to public restaurants. CAMERON BLUNT Staff Writer

The Gastronome closed its doors in March along with the Cal State Fullerton campus and student housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though it has since reopened at the start of the 2020-21 academic year, things have changed. Ali Hamze, the food service director at the Gastronome, said in an email to the Daily Titan that they had made the decision to furlough and lay off a majority of the staff due to the reduced demand. “With the decrease in demand, we could no longer maintain our staffing levels,” Hamze said. “During a typical school year we employ about 130 employees. We have been able to bring back about 30 team members, with an additional 25 on extended leave.” Those who remain working at the Gastronome had

to go through many new changes this semester. Jorge Reyes, a fourth-year student majoring in cinema and television arts at CSUF, had worked at the Gastronome for a year and a half before getting laid off recently. He saw significant changes with the amount of employees and students he would see. “We restarted the Gastronome in late August, everything is way different, it’s a lot more precautions with your work basically,” Reyes said. “Another big change was just the amount of students, we went from 2,000 to about 200. We had 70 student workers and then it went down to 20.” Many of the new protocols put in place are like most public restaurants, with temperature checks, frequent hand-washing, changing gloves and limited food contact. As for the customers, wearing a mask and social distancing is required when inside the Gastronome. Temperature checks are also mandatory for employees. SEE FOOD

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Students struggle to find inspiration with the new virtual format. JASON SANCHEZ Asst. Editor

In addition to the economic stress caused by COVID-19, Cal State Fullerton’s visual art students are facing another challenge: a lack of creative muse. When the country shut down in March, Sami Meza, a junior art education major

and portrait artist, suddenly had more time to work on her art now that she didn’t have to commute to campus. But after a while, Meza said she felt burnt out, and her desire to draw was starting to wear thin. “I felt like I resented it in a way, I kind of felt like ‘ugh’, like I have to do this again,’” Meza said. For Meza, feelings of guilt quickly set in for not using the extra time she had to hone in on her

craft, she said. “It’s like you want to draw every day, and you want to be really diligent with making sure you’re improving. But it does become really hard when you’re tired of doing that all day,” Meza said. Meza said it has also been a challenge to manage both her home and work life now that it’s all at the same location. SEE CRAFT

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The stations at the restaurant have been limited and students are not allowed to eat inside. “The dining room at the Gastronome is closed in accordance with state guidelines, so all students must take their

meals to-go,” Hamze said. “We are closely monitoring state guidelines and are awaiting a time when we can welcome students back to the dining room.” Mario Cadenas, a fourth-year student double-majoring in sociology

and criminal justice at CSUF, has been working at the Gastronome for three years now and has also noticed many changes as well. “We have only about half the Gastronome open,” Cadenas said. “The complete right side of the

Gastronome is closed off and we have select hours for breakfast, lunch and dinner instead of having it continuous like we did last semester.” For the people who still work at the Gastronome, their hours have been cut down drastically, with

most employees working less than half of their hours compared to last semester. The Gastronome is only open Monday through Friday, however, the Community Market is open every day to ensure that students can pick up essentials.

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The Cal State Fullerton Gastronome has had to furlough and layoff a majority of staff due to a decrease in students on campus, according to the food director, Ali Hamze.

Booth: Campus sees increase in student voting 1 This led to the proposal of having the CSUF Academic Senate advocate to make Election Day a system-wide holiday to the Academic Senate of the California State University. According to the resolution, there has been an increase in student voting since 2013. At least 28,196 CSUF students registered to vote in 2018, but only 17,432 students voted. That is an upsurge of 11,924 students from 2014 where only 5,508 students voted. Despite the increase, the student population remains susceptible to voter suppression, especially with the elderly, Black people and people with disabilities, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. “The basic core of the idea that we encourage civic engagement is core to what we do in the division of politics, administration of justice, so I fully support this,” said Matthew Jarvis, an associate professor of political science and division chair. The resolution encourages the university to push voter education, voter engagement, promoting voter registration CONTINUED FROM

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eﬀorts and voter participation as the elections approach in order to aid the communities that are more susceptible. “I’ve been in the senate for a long time. I don’t remember a time that the student (representatives) authored and brought up a resolution or motion like this and I think this is a great thing to see,” said Stephen J. Stambough, professor of political science and division chair. In March, California Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 cases rising; however, that did not change the general election date — Nov. 3. In order to ensure the November elections were safe, accessible and secure, Gov. Newsom signed Executive Order N-64-20 in May. This order was inherently signed to empower Californians to vote by mail and counties to prepare for the election while providing additional options and resources. “I ask that you speak up to support and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized because only together we can effect change,” said President Fram Virjee.

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Prop. 16 looks to revive affirmative action Race, among other factors, could play a part in college admissions. JOSHUA BYFIELD Staff Writer

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Prop. 16 could adjust the college admissions process, favoring applicants from minority groups.

from 1994 to 2002, according to a study by Zachary Bleemer, a UC Berkeley economist. The database includes figures such as high school grades, demographics, income, SAT scores and post-college salaries. The study found that the ban on affirmative action in California has had negative effects on minority communities applying for UC schools as they exited the system and attended less selective schools instead. The 14th Amendment bans discrimination at the federal level which enacts

that states are not allowed to enforce discrimnatory laws. However, one controversial aspect of Proposition 209, which would be overturned if Proposition 16 passes, is the language prohibiting discrimination while also banning preferential treatment based on sex or race. Discrimination is already banned at the federal level because of the 14th Amendment, which states that the State is not able to enact or enforce laws that would do so. Proposition 209 passed in 1996 with 55% of the vote.

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disagree with these policies could educate themselves about the ways these initiatives actually work. “The data is clear that affirmative action programs have significantly helped the advancement of white women,” Graham said in an email. “A purely race-based argument against affirmative action initiatives is a fight against programming that by-and-large doesn’t exist.” A database was created containing every student who applied to a University of California campus

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Election Day is rapidly approaching, and on the ballot is California Proposition 16, a measure that would reinstate affirmative action in the state by repealing Proposition 209, which banned it in 1996. Proposition 16 has been officially endorsed by Kamala Harris, the former California senator and vice presidential candidate, California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The proposition comes at a time where racial inequality and systemic racism have risen to the top of the national conversation. Police violence against people of color, specifically Black people, has been protested for months following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor earlier this year. Dr. Benjamin Cawthra, a history professor at Cal State Fullerton with a background in African American culture, said that those against affirmative action believe it serves an equally discriminatory purpose. “Research shows that the harm affirmative action does to whites is essentially that of ‘first choice’ Overwhelmingly, whites are able to find comparable positions in education and employment to one they may have lost to a qualified minority

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Dance: A night of free expression CONTINUED FROM 1 The pandemic has put a stop to many great things, but it hasn’t stopped the community’s willingness to come out and show support for the performers. For Jen Anguiano, a criminal justice major, this was her fourth year coming out to watch the performers, even though it was held virtually this year. “This will be my fourth year in a row that I have come out to support these amazing performers,” Anguiano

said through the Zoom chat room. “It’s a safe space full of fun and glam. Definitely a great time for everyone in the housing community.” As the night progressed, the chat was flooded with positive comments directed at the drag performers; everything from “I am living for her outfit” to “yesssssss” were used to reassure positivity among the virtual crowd. Drag performer Yakisoba Michaels, however, knows

there are those who spread hate about these communities and believes that hatred is due to a lack of exposure among other groups. Michaels said through an Instagram private message that these events are very important, because it allows for people to get acquainted with drag and not see it as an awful thing. “I think events like this are important because it provides exposure to people who have not really seen a drag

queen, to experience them and get used to them,’” Michaels said. “I believe hatred is formed from intolerance due to lack of exposure, because at the end of the day on these college campuses, education grows tolerance which reduces hate which allows us to really create a more beautiful world.” Michaels’ ideas were also shared by Aubrey Summers Divine, a fellow drag performer, saying that drag is very creative and as it

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Drag queens performing at a virtual show in honor of National Coming Out Week on Wednesday night.

becomes more of a mainstream art form, it will allow newer generations to express themselves diﬀerently. “I love the creative side of drag, creating new characters and playing dress up for a couple hours. It literally transforms you into another person. It’s such an amazing feeling and rush when you are performing and people love the character you created,” Aubrey said. “Drag in general has been around for so many years it’s just now becoming so mainstream that it allows newer generations a way to express their creativity and art.” One of the most important aspects of this show is the sense of community it brings for both the LGBTQ community and its supporters, as well as the ideas of creativity and being comfortable with yourself. The show closed with a group performance with all the drag queens on screen as viewers took to the chat room one last time to leave positive comments. Host Alessandra reaffirmed that drag is an important art form that anyone can do. “Drag is art and everyone can do it, and everyone should at least once in their life. it is a great way to express yourself and show off another side of you that you don’t get to live every day,” Alessandra said.

Tuffy’s first place secondhand shops Orange County offers endless possibilities for thrift store shopping. JIYO CAYABYAB Staff Writer

Thrifting is the secret weapon that has built up every fashionista’s wardrobe. While fashion trends cycle in and out of style, one can always count on a thrift shop to hold hidden gems without a hefty price tag. Whether you’re looking to find vintage pieces, upcycle or live more sustainably, Orange County thrift shops have more than enough for everyone who wants trendy looks for fewer bucks. Thriftyland101 - Anaheim Thriftyland101 recently blew up on TikTok for its unique interior decoration. When entering, shoppers experience nostalgia in an eerily oﬀ-Disneyland way. This small hole-in-the-wall shop is overflowing with charming vintage knick-knacks that are reasonably priced, while graphic t-shirts and All-American styles fill the racks. Thriftyland101 takes after its name; the prices are very competitive as they boast, “low prices attract customers, but our tasteful, trendy products keep you coming back.” Rare by Goodwill - Anaheim Rare by Goodwill is an aesthetically palatable store where beginners are introduced to the underground side of thrifting. Located in downtown Anaheim, the prices reflect the location and overall elevated experience. The design of the store is basically a grungier Urban Outfitters, made vintage. This location has a notably enormous jean selection and VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

designated vinyl section. OC Goodwill Boutique - Tustin Goodwill is the thrifting giant, with shoppers going as far as describing the chain as the Target of thrift stores. OC Goodwill Boutique is another example of filtered thrift stores. While Rare by Goodwill is a more aesthetically pleasing shop than a regular Goodwill, this boutique sits in the middle. This location has the same competitive prices as regular Goodwill stores, but the selection has been sorted through to ensure quality in the stock. Memo’s Vintage - Fullerton Some Cal State Fullerton students are familiar with this staple shop located in downtown

Fullerton. Originating from the American Vintage shop found on Melrose Avenue, Memo’s Vintage gives shoppers the experience of its parent store without the need to travel to Los Angeles. It takes after the western cowboy theme throughout the store and pricier items of American Vintage. Sadly for the owners, the pandemic has aﬀected business, causing the store to announce its eventual close. Customers can shop the discounted closing prices until the store tenant finds a replacement renter. 2nd Street - Costa Mesa 2nd Street in Costa Mesa is yet another location of a popularized consignment store in Los Angeles. If you have ever wondered where

designer clothing goes to gain a new life, stores like 2nd Street are the answer. 2nd Street takes consignment to another level with their selection of luxury, highend items. Pioneering thrifting in the online era, they also sell their wares in their online shop. While they have all sorts of clothing for shoppers to purchase, designer fans, sneakerheads and hypebeasts will definitely find their next Instagram worthy piece here. Thrifting not only helps your bank account, but also solves many issues surrounding fast fashion and its eﬀects on the world. This trend of giving pieces new life by upcycling is more sustainable for the earth and college students in the long run. Fashion works in cycles and

Fashion trends change, but one can count on thrift shops to inexpensively upscale their wardrobe.

vintage themes have come back into the spotlight. From mullets to early 2000s fashion, 2020 is looking to nostalgia that can be found within the racks of thrift stores. In an already tumultuous year for small business owners, locally-owned stores, like some listed above that were hit hard by COVID-19 eﬀects. Supporting local businesses while building up a wardrobe and saving money is just another reason to shop sustainably. These shops have been allowed to be open as long as they comply with COVID-19 safety measures. Make sure to wear a mask and sanitize anything purchased, because these items are often secondhand.

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Craft: Beauty is in the eye of the webcam 1 “Let’s say you’re doing your work on your bed. It just becomes really difficult because your bed is your chill space where you just go to sleep and hang out or whatever,” Meza said. However, Meza stated that working with like-minded individuals in the Pencil Mileage Club, a CSUF club for artists that she is the secretary for, has kept her motivated through this time with frequent events and art challenges they put on. As an artist focused on diversity, she said that she has also been inspired to evaluate her own work in response to current social movements. “I think with all of the current events that have been going on over these past couple months in quarantine, seeing how the world is changing has made me look at my own work and think about like CONTINUED FROM

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‘okay what are the kinds of people that I’m not drawing? or what are the kinds of people that I haven’t had the chance to represent in my work?’” Meza said. The last few months have also been mentally strenuous for Margaret Zisk, a freelance graphic designer and president of CSUF’s Graphic Design Club. “Seeing other people’s work and what they’ve been doing during the pandemic. And then, feeling like it’s a job to, kind of, inform others or to promote other people’s work has been a big motivator now, during the coronavirus,” Zisk said. Zisk said that his line of work has actually seen an uptick in demand, as nearly everything went virtual. “People needed more social media help, people needed more signage, more promotional works,

even informational pamphlets about COVID,” Zisk said. He said he received work from more people using their newly found free time starting their own creative ventures like podcasts. “My art has just kind of evolved and increased en masse, I would say, due to the pandemic,” Zisk said. For Audrey Benedictus, a senior illustration major whose focus is multimedia character design, her creative output has been a mixed bag during the pandemic. In May, Benedictus said she was officially laid off from her campus job and moved back home to Santa Barbara with her parents. “My parents have been very, very gracious and they’re not expecting me to pay rent while I’m living with them again,” Benedictus said. “So I was like, ‘Well, if I’m not working and I don’t have to worry about rent, I’m

just going to work on my portfolio.’” While she said she had a productive summer, she still experienced periods of no motivation. Over the summer, she hoped to work on a major project for an upcoming class she was enrolled in and that did not pan out, Benedictus said. But for Benedictus, the burnout is more physical than anything. She has been developing carpal tunnel and experiencing back problems, which reminds her when she needs to ease up on the work, Benedictus said. “This entire weekend, I’ve just been like taking a break, and I did not touch my computer, I didn’t touch my sketchbook, I didn’t touch any drawing stuff, because I was just like, ‘Okay, I need to rest,’” Benedictus said. The biggest snag has been finding the time and space to create now

that she is at home with her family, all the time, shesaid. “Now that I’m back home suddenly my parents are just like, ‘Oh, hey let’s watch a movie. Let’s go on a hike, let’s go and do something. We’re all together as a family again’ and I’m kind of like, ‘No, I have work to focus on,’” Benedictus said. For artists who are fortunate enough to find themselves in a situation like hers though, now is a great time to work on projects, she said. But she is quick to acknowledge that this crisis has affected each person in their own way and that it is fine for artists not to be creative right now. “ Ever ybody’s goi ng t h rough a rough t i me. So i f you just ne e d to t a ke a brea k a nd process what’s happ en i ng, t hat’s OK too. You don’t ne e d to b e const a nt ly worki ng,” Bene d ict us sa id.

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Column: Speak for those who go unheard With America’s future on the line, vote to give marginalized communities a fighting chance. ZARA FLORES Asst. Editor

Living in Southern California has meant living among other Hispanic and Mexican immigrants in my community. It also means living in fear of “la migra,” or the Border Patrol. The green stripe on their vehicles has only intensified the anxiety of migrants who are simply trying to live among everyone else. We work, we pay taxes and we stay out of trouble. But President Donald Trump is still convinced that most of us are criminals and thugs, stealing jobs and leeching oﬀ the country. From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic along with the civil unrest and brutality aimed at the Black communities across America, voting in the upcoming election is more important than ever. Not only is the presidency on the line, but also the future and livelihood of marginalized communities. The administration under Trump has repeatedly made living safely in this country almost impossible for undocumented citizens and immigrants. As the daughter of an immigrant, Trump’s 2016 election win set oﬀ a chain reaction of chaos and uncertainty for my family and other families across the nation. In this turbulent time, the lives of millions of Americans hang in the balance as the nation awaits results for the upcoming presidential election. Undocumented, Black, brown, LGBTQ and minority communities need our votes to fight for equality and the rights which have been

taken away under the current administration. While the future is blurry and filled with uncertainty, at least I know that my vote will help create a future toward justice. When I vote, I vote for my mother who has sacrificed so much to give me a better life. I vote for my mother who stressed the importance of making use of all the privileges I have as a United States citizen. I can attend college to earn an education and I can work to earn a living. Most importantly, I can vote to give my mother and fellow marginalized communities a fighting chance. I can fight for those whose voices are not heard. In 2018, the Trump administration set in place a “zero tolerance” policy for all migrants –– even those seeking asylum –– who were trying to enter the U.S. This policy meant that they would be detained and not allowed in. The families that traveled to the border seeking asylum were torn apart, while women underwent hysterectomies which they did not consent to. Most recently, Trump attempted to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was put in place under the Obama administration. The program allows young undocumented immigrants to live, work and attend school in the U.S. If DACA is eliminated, it will only continue the nightmare that millions of families experience. While the Hispanic and Mexican communities continue to feel the pressure and wrath of the Trump administration, they are but one among other suﬀering marginalized communities. The Black communities in this

country have been ravaged by two pandemics: COVID-19 and racial injustice. Systemic racism underscores the factors that contribute to the minority communities that are disproportionately aﬀected by the virus due to a long history of discrimination and a lack of adequate housing, access to healthcare and education. Although the pandemic has exponentially taken the lives of these communities, it has not stopped the Black community and its allies from taking to the streets and marching for equality amid the continued police brutality and killing of many innocent people. The injustices continue to pile on as reports of voter suppression have surfaced. In predominantly white communities, there are virtually no lines or wait times to cast a ballot. However, voters of color experienced 30-to-50 minute wait times in order to cast their ballots, according to the

New York Times. With this level of voter suppression, it’s critical to utilize the ability to vote in order to aid those who must wait longer to vote or may even be turned away. Thousands upon thousands of peaceful protests have been held across the country over the past months in a fight to dismantle systemic racism and defund police departments that uphold a system which has failed and contributed to the loss of countless Black men and women. Despite these nationwide efforts for reform, the current administration is opposed to defunding the police. The LGBTQ community has also fallen prey to bans and rollbacks implemented over the past four years. In 2019, a ban was put into place which kept LGBTQ individuals from joining the military and serving their country. These actions directly contradicted

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Trump’s 2016 election campaign promising to be an ally for the LGBTQ community. Though Trump has not ended the Aﬀordable Care Act, the LGBTQ community no longer has healthcare protections from discrimination based on sex stereotypes and gender identity. As citizens of this country with the ability to vote, it’s important to utilize every bit of power we have in order to pave a better path, not only for ourselves, but also for others who bear the brunt of this pandemic and this administration. Over 21 million Americans have voted already, but the election is still far from over. Create a plan to safely submit your vote and fight for our future. Polls to vote in-person in Orange County are open from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3. Vote-bymail ballots can be submitted at oﬃcial drop-boxes from Oct. 5 to Nov. 3 or at in-person polling locations.

Felons deserve to vote while on parole Vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 17 to stop the disenfranchisement of the formerly incarcerated. RUDI SANCHEZ Staff Writer

The United States was built on the foundation of democracy: a government which the people govern themselves through voting. Unfortunately, California deprives several individuals of this right. In California, formerly incarcerated individuals who have been convicted of a felony are not permitted to vote until they serve their prison sentence and complete parole. Because of this, approximately 50,000 Californians are disqualified from voting while on parole. Although the crimes of incarcerated individuals deserve serious consequences, depriving them of their right to vote is unethical and creates a larger barrier for them to re-enter their community successfully. In 1974, California voters amended the Voting Rights Act of 1965, restoring the right for convicted felons to vote as soon as they complete their parole. Nonetheless, the rights of formerly incarcerated Californians are still affected, further damaging their futures as citizens as well as their self-image. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

The stigma around individuals who have committed felonies denies them the hope that they could offer more to society than the crimes they’ve committed. Without suﬃcient rehabilitation and support from prison institutions and the government, far too many individuals are thrown into a cycle of incarceration and release. Oﬀering newly released

citizens the right to vote for propositions and political leaders allows them to believe they can be contributing members of society. To further amend the voting rights for former felons, this year’s California ballot has introduced Proposition 17. This proposition aims to amend the California Constitution to reinstate the right for felons to vote once they

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complete their prison term. If the proposition passes, it will make California the 19th state, including the District of Columbia, to allow parolees to vote. Voting yes on Proposition 17 will prevent discrimination against individuals with criminal convictions, especially during a time when they are supposed to be rehabilitating and reintegrating into society. Since parolees are required to resume other civic responsibilities, such as paying taxes and participating in jury duty, it is only fair to give them the right to vote. Forcing someone to pay taxes while prohibiting their voting rights is taxation without representation. Opponents of the ballot measure claim that it will grant violent criminals the right to vote before finishing their full sentence and paying their debt to society while also denying justice to crime victims. Despite their objections, parole is specifically meant to serve as a readjustment period where it allows the individual to redeem themselves and prove that they are ready to be an upstanding citizen. An individual is considered to have completed their sentence as soon as they are released into their parole period, according to the California Department

of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The prison term and parole period are two separate phases and are not to be considered one continuous period. If a convicted felon has served their sentence and the court deems them eligible for parole, they should not continue to be penalized during their period of rehabilitation and growth. Victims of violent crimes have every right to heal from the experiences they faced. In an eﬀort to better the rehabilitation period, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation permits the victims to request special conditions of parole. This allows former felons to have some control over the restrictions and their terms of parole. This proposition does not guarantee that all convicted felons will vote, but it is giving them the same right the rest of the population has. When filling out the ballot in the next couple weeks, vote yes on Proposition 17 and restore a citizen’s right to vote once they complete their prison term. Do not allow the continuation of disenfranchisement and discrimination against those with criminal convictions. Every voice in a democracy matters regardless of the choices each individual has made.

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This week is full of love for you. Wear your heart on your sleeve, let your true feelings shine; you never know who could be interested.

You might have been pushing yourself too much last week, as you come into the new week tired and irritable. Be careful not to stretch yourself too thin. Use this week to catch up on stabilizing yourself and your emotions.

You’re coming into a week of high energy. Use this energy to explore the outdoors and go on adventures.

You might start to dislike the fast-paced energy that surrounds you this week. Finding some time to take a breath and meditate this week can help ease that tension that the fast pace of life can bring.

Taking a step back and viewing the entire picture will help put life in perspective -- something that is much needed this week. Instead of focusing on the little things, taking in the big picture will help you feel less intimidated.

Someone who draws your attention may come into your life. Not only will this interaction be meaningful to you, it might just even flourish into a fantastic relationship.

This week might bring thoughts of doubt and insecurity, it will pass. Set time aside this week to reflect on past decisions and recognize how they affected you. Utilize those experiences to plan for the future.

Try your hand at finding new solutions for old problems. There might be some issues that have been bothering you for some time, so try to use modern solutions, like using technology, to figure it out.

Your ambitions are high this week. Your drive to get things done is soaring; use that to plan for weeks ahead.

Your outspokenness and stubbornness will be visible. You’ll be headbutting with others, as their oppositions will be voiced. Keep an open mind and see things from their perspective.

People will ask a lot from you this week, but take your time in accomplishing those tasks. Going at your own pace will not only ensure that the tasks are done properly, but also will keep stress from coming into your life.

Exciting career developments are on the horizon for you this week. Reaching a longterm goal that you have been working on, or even creating a plan for the future -- you’re on the brink of success.

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Elaine Duong Elaine Duong is a business major. She excels academically but goes far beyond the classroom to expand her horizons and business acumen. Her exceptional participation in business organizations on campus such as Pi Sigma Epsilon as well as her initiative to concurrently hold a marketing internship with an Analytics and Events Coordinator position no doubt makes her LinkedIn and resume shine. But she also served as a LinkedIn Campus Ambassador! Elaine is a Titan that explores every opportunity available with dedication and perseverance. She learns whatever is necessary and rises to every occasion. Keep it up Elaine!

Custom Drink: Lavender Frapp Do you remember the exclusive Pokémonthemed frappuccino from 2016? If you miss it or want to try it out, here is the order to make the next time you go to Starbucks. Order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with raspberry syrup and dried berry inclusions. Ask for heavy cream to get a milkshake texture.

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WEEK OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

Angel Stadium property sells for $320M The deal will keep the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim until 2050. RUDI SANCHEZ Staff Writer

The City of Anaheim built the Major League Baseball stadium, the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, in the 1960s and has been the property’s sole owner since. As of Oct. 6, the sale of the stadium, known as the Big A, along with 150 acres of surrounding land has been secured for $320 million. This sale comes after Anaheim’s City Council approved a plan that will impact the future of baseball in Anaheim. The council refers to this plan as “The Big A: 2050.” The plan serves two purposes for the city of Anaheim: secure the Angels baseball team for another 30 years and increase a positive economic impact and community for residents. Part of the agreement is to use 150 acres for the development of apartments, homes, hotels and entertainment use. The other part is a commitment for the Angels baseball team to continue playing in Anaheim through the year 2050. According to the city

council’s master site plan, the project site will be approximately 820 acres located in the city’s south-central area, otherwise known as the Platinum Triangle. The Platinum Triangle encompasses the Honda Center, the Grove of Anaheim, the stadium and surrounding buildings, parks, hotels, restaurants and retail stores. The master site plan is designed to ensure the Angel Stadium remains operational while a new stadium is constructed and completed. The proposed site of the new stadium will be approximately 11 acres east of the current stadium. In addition to the new stadium, the project includes: up to 5,175 housing units, 2.7 million square feet of office space, approximately 1.7 million square feet of commercial space and approximately 5.2 acres of parks and recreation. The project also proposes the incorporation of a fire station, retention of the municipal water well facility and a community benefit park which would be between five to eight acres. The proposed master site plan also includes upgrades to the existing infrastructure such as dedicating land for road widening along Katella

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Ave., State College Blvd. and Orangewood Ave. An event traffic management plan will be proposed to enhance traffic conditions on stadium event days and to adequately separate event and non-event traffic within the Platinum Triangle. The agreement of sale incorporates community benefits that are guaranteed for the residents of Anaheim. One requirement is to have union construction jobs with priority hiring for Anaheim residents. The project ensures affordable housing and a flagship city park to be included in the Platinum Triangle. The end

goal is to create an economically-mixed community that blends aﬀordable and market rate apartments. Pedro Gonzalez, a third year Cal State Fullerton student, said he is very excited for the improvements coming to the stadium. Gonzalez attended his first game at Angel Stadium when he was 10 years old and believes the project proposal will bring excitement and revenue to Anaheim, he said. “I’ve been to Angel games before and it’s a good experience, but the utilities are a little dated,” Gonzalez said . “If you have a bunch of

businesses, it adds to the experience. Like instead of going for like a day, you can spend a whole weekend there.” So who is the new owner of the Big A? SRB Management LLC, which is made up of Angels owner Arte Moreno and family, will be paying $320 million for the Angel Stadium and surrounding property. The sale of the stadium is now part of the trend toward private ownership, similar to that of the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The sale is set to close in late 2021 or early 2022.

Titan Athletics returns for campus workouts Athletes will come back in phases to ensure proper health protocols. TAMEKA POLAND Editor

Titans return to campus under strict orders In a statement released by Jim Donovan, the Cal State Fullerton director of athletics, there has been a revised plan set in place that will allow athletes to return to campus in order to finish the fall semester of sports. Though all the details are still being worked out, as of now, athletes can make their way back to campus to prepare for their upcoming postponed season. In a joint collaboration with the governor’s Office of California, the Orange County Department of Public Health, the CSU

chancellor’s office, President Fram Virjee and the CSUF campus, Titan Athletics formulated a re-entry plan that will allow student athletes to voluntarily return to campus beginning Oct. 5 for its second phase, which consists of two weeks of strictly strength and conditioning work. The athletes will be closely monitored due to the ongoing pandemic and both players and staff will be tested to ensure the safety of others. This new re-entry plan is organized into six phases, with specific rules of engagement coordinated with each phase. Only one team can train at a time, and will be limited to one hour per day. As the process is underway, various sports will be contacted to make sure that proper guidelines and protocols are being

followed, the plan will be updated with new information as it moves forward. “I am very grateful and appreciative of all the hard work that our department and the campus have put in to make this return possible,” Donovan said. “Obviously, the work continues and we have to be diligent every single day going forward to keep our athletes and staff as safe as possible. Hopefully, we will continue to progress through these phases and ultimately be able to compete against other universities in the near future.” The new plan will consist of the amount of time each sport will get on campus, the total number of players and staff who can be on campus at the same time and the amount of hours dedicated to strength and conditioning.

This semester, coaches and staff have a total of 1,908 hours on campus, while student athletes have 22,499 hours. This is an 85.3% hour reduction from coaches and staff and a 42.8% from athletes from the fall of 2019. Titan Athletics will work closely with the Big West conference to honor membership-related commitments or contractual obligations in accordance with the new COVID-19 guidelines. Further, the athletics department will continue to work closely with campus Title IX coordinator to ensure gender equality. For the department, returning to campus is favorable, but they have to abide by rules and regulations set in place. Guidelines and core principals are set for voluntary staff and returning athletes

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to ensure everyone’s safety, such as social distancing, sanitization and disinfection of high-traffic areas, protective equipment and temperature checks with testing and isolating when applicable. Women’s volleyball head coach Ashley Preston said she thinks it is great that the campus is reopening for sports, but the time away requires time to refocus. “What I expect from my team is that my focus is the health and well-being of my student athletes, and what I mean by that is their mental health and their physical health. Because you know they have been off for a while and right now my main focus is strength and conditioning and then strength and conditioning that brain in between their ears as well,” Preston said. For athletes like junior men’s soccer defender Edward Salazar, returning to school is exciting and he can’t wait to be able to see and play with his team once again. “It’s going to be exciting. We have a lot of good pieces coming back and we didn’t really recruit a lot of people, but a couple keepers and maybe one or two freshmen. I’m excited and our team is looking good. Last year we did well so this year will probably be a little more special,” Salazar said. While CSUF gets ready for fall sports to have a late restart season, this is going to be a time during the pandemic that college athletes and staff will get a chance to prove what they have worked so hard for: playing and enjoying the sport they love.