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Monday April 29, 2019

Volume 105 Issue 45

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Cigarette cleanup educates students Biden runs for president

The former vice president is the frontrunner for the presidential nomination. KORRYN SANCHEZ Editor-In-Chief

Two students help label and weigh bags of collected cigarettes to determine the ratio of cigarettes per gram.

Fresh Air Advocates celebrate five years of being smoke-free. NATALIE MEDEIROS Asst. Photo Editor

On April 25, the Cal State Fullerton Fresh Air Advocates hosted their biannual cigarette butt

cleanup event at the Titan Walk to celebrate the five year anniversary of being a smoke-free campus. The campus cleanup also highlighted the progress CSUF has made close to a 100% smoke-free campus, said Pearl Boelter, CSUF director of environmental health and safety. At sign-in, students received gloves,cleanup bags and a Fresh

Air Advocate T-shirt, and then proceeded with the collection process in groups of 10 to 15 members. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., they walked from the home base area at Titan Walk to different locations around campus, picking up cigarette butts and other pieces of litter. Students were made aware

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of the event via advocacy signs spread around campus, social media or by word of mouth and were able to sign up in advance. After an hour of service, participants sat under the shade of campus trees to enjoy lunch, cake and a musical performance from a brass quintet. SEE LITTER 3

Former Vice President Joe Biden officially announced his run for the presidency on April 25. Just one day after his announcement, Biden’s campaign announced that they had raised $6.3 million in that single day. According to the Biden campaign, 96,926 people from all 50 states have donated to Biden’s bid for president. Even though it is so early in the race, polls are putting Biden as the front runner for both voters and congressional endorsements, according to Politico. In Biden’s announcement, he aligned himself to be against hate and reminded people of the hateful statements President Donald Trump has said while he has been in office. Biden is using these platforms of being against hate and for America as the basis of his campaign towards the presidency. SEE AWARE 2

Review: ‘Endgame’ is a fitting farewell Six heroes say goodbye after a 10-year journey and 22 films. MEGAN GARCIA Senior Editor

KAMERON LEONG Social Media Editor

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers, read at your own risk. A decade worth of intertwining storylines in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to an end. No number of fan-theories or plots from 1980s comic books could prepare audiences for the MCU’s three-hour cinematic masterpiece that assembled in “Avengers: Endgame.” The 22nd installment in the historic franchise served as a love letter to fans, while saying goodbye to some of its significant characters even though the respective send-offs were expected. The culmination of a decade’s worth of dedication and intricate work paid off for Marvel Studios as it laughs its way to the bank. The record-breaking opening weekend scored nearly $1.2 billion worldwide as fans dressed like superheroes with simple T-shirts or onesies and shields in honor of the characters. From the start, the movie established a tone and narrative in stark contrast to “Avengers: Infinity War.” Whereas “Avengers: Infinity War” was the high-octane action movie, “Avengers: Endgame” served

as the gripping drama. Drawing on the audience’s connection to each of the surviving Avengers, “Avengers: Endgame” was the edge of the seat emotional thrill ride that the pre-release hype made it out to be. For fans who began the narrative journey back in 2008 with

“Iron Man,” this movie served as a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Whether it was the Easter eggs or plot, the 21 previous movies were represented in “Avengers: Endgame.” But before Marvel paid homage to the fans who took part in the 10-year journey, the

consequences of Thanos’ snap were quickly addressed while also leaving more questions than answers. “Avengers: Endgame” starts in the midst of Thanos’ infamous snap that occurred in “Avengers: Infinity War,” while Clint Barton or Hawkeye

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(Jeremy Renner), whose absence in the first part was questioned, was spending time with his family on a lazy afternoon. But the audible jaw drops during the dust-ridden day were the first in the three-hour film. SEE MARVEL

Titans notch win in final game of series against UC Irvine

Column: My mom is a hero despite multiple obstacles

After being outscored 14-7 in the first two games, CSUF baseball edged out the Anteaters by one run on Sunday.

As an immigrant, my mother has faced unnecessary language discrimination which made her feel inferior.

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MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019

Female students learn defense against assault Sistertalk and the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center hosted the workshop. TAYLOR ARREY

Asst. News Editor

Cal State Fullerton’s Sistertalk and the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center hosted a Self-Defense workshop on April 24 to teach women how to defend themselves against sexual assault. Tom Perez, a Corporal for the University Police, led the the workshop with a discussion about the reality of sexual assault and how women can be better equipped to face it. “We want to empower women to know that there are options against people in their worst case scenario,” Perez said. “We want them to survive, and we want them to do the best not to be abducted or sexually assaulted.” In approaching the subject, Perez said that one of his main goals was to urge people to step away from what he calls the “Hollywood mindset” about rape and sexual battery. “We use that word ‘rape’, and people think about the guy breaking into your house, jumping into your bedroom,” Perez said. “We’re so worried about the dude jumping out behind the bush that we forget about Johnny in your math class who wants to come over and ‘study’ with you.”

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Tom Perez, a corporal for the University Police, teaches how to properly escape a chokehold.

Perez said a majority of the cases he has seen report the attacker was an acquaintance of the victim. The workshop also included an instructional session in which Perez showed several moves women can use to protect themselves against an attacker. Some of these strategies include screaming to alert authorities or bystanders, shin scraping to counter an attack from behind

and targeting the groin to disorient a male attacker. “We’re not teaching people here to be MMA fighters,” Perez said. “We show them moves that are effective on pretty much any human being no matter what size.” Kahalewai Wallace, a third year public health major, attended in hopes of learning some basic moves to help her better defend herself.

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“I’m not that tall. I’m not that big. I’m kind of strong, I used to wrestle with my brothers, but I’m not sure how I would do in a real fight,” Wallace said. Lauren Peterkin, the discussion facilitator for Sistertalk, planned the event on Denim Day, a day where millions wear denim in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and to raise awareness for sexual violence. Peterkin hoped that the

workshop assisted others in feeling more confident in their everyday lives. “I feel now they might feel a little bit safer on the campus and feel more confident to go out places because they know if something does happen, now they have some skills to be able to defend themselves better than when they came here,” Peterkin said. Peterkin plans to host more Sistertalk events and discussions in the future about sexual violence to help empower women. “We can’t really fix the problem because it really starts with the people that are doing it, not exactly the victims. But I do think that this workshop was really helpful and it can make some people feel more safe,” Peterkin said. For women looking for more extensive physical defense training, the University Police offers a Rape Aggression Defense course that is taught twice a semester. The course teaches women risk reduction, prevention and awareness through hands-on training. “This is 2019: the year of the woman. We see a lot more women empowered and know that they have options and that they’re not helpless,” Perez said. “This is the reality of what we see in the real world, not what’s on Hollywood, not what’s on social media. This is what’s really gonna happen, so people have options.”

Aware: Democrat raises $6.3 million CONTINUED FROM

“Everything that has made America America is at stake, that’s why today I am announcing my candidacy for President of the United States,” Biden said in his announcement video. In his announcement, Biden did not acknowledge the allegations made against him of making women feel uncomfortable by touching them in ways they felt to be inappropriate. However, the day after Biden’s announcement, he went on The View morning show and acknowledged his shortcomings. Biden said he is now more

aware of the private spaces of both men and women. Biden also publicly apologized to Anita Hill, who was harshly questioned by a Senate Judiciary Committee Biden led during the confirmation of Justice Clarence Thomas, who Hill accused of sexual harassment. As the 2020 presidential election grows closer, candidates will begin to campaign more seriously. Currently there are 20 Democratic candidates and two Republican candidates running for presidency. Biden and the other candidates will be voted on in the primary elections on March 3, 2020.

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ASI moves to support disabled students After committee approval, the resolution will be voted on by the executive board. ESMERALDA FIGUEROA Staff Writer

The Associated Students Governance Committee approved a resolution in support of inclusion and accessibility for students with disabilities on Thursday April 25. Students registered with the Office of Disability Support Services attended the governance meeting to share personal stories and voice concerns with how Cal State Fullerton handles disabilities. The Office of DSS provides assistance to people with documented mobility limitations, learning disabilities, hearing or visual impairments and other disabilities, according to the CSUF website. Deanna Yadollahi, a psychology major, Abled Advocators member, and one of the distinguished contributors to the resolution, said buildings need to be better equipped to accommodate disabilities of all kinds. “The environment disables the people,” Yadollahi said. “If we were to use a universal design and buildings and classrooms use inclusive and accessible materials, we would not have these barriers.” Universal design is product and building design that creates the same experience for all users. The seven principles of universal design break down the aspects that accommodate all users. For example, universal design avoids segregating users, accommodates for differences such as right or left-handedness and provides easy visibility and reach of necessary information for seated individuals. Jose Castillo, a psychology major, said the inaccessibility of buildings makes it difficult for physically disabled students to properly navigate the layout of the campus. “I know I am not the only person in a wheelchair,” Castillo said. “There are a lot of

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Deanna Yadollahi, a member of Abled Advocators, spoke to the ASI Governance Committee on why this resolution would aid and recognize disabled students.

buildings that have automatic doors but some of them don’t work and some of them only work halfway.” Physical access is not the only barrier posed to students registered with the Office of DSS. Other types of barriers include lacking space to use accessible software, inappropriate and discriminatory treatment and lack of access to be able to present, whether that is not having access to various audio or visual devices, according to the students’ presentation. According to the resolution, only about 4% of the CSUF

student population are registered with the Office of DSS as of May 2019. Adelita Gutierrez, third-year student, said disabled students are underrepresented and deserve more funding for programs directed toward them and raising awareness. “The campus bill lets DIRC (Diversity Initiatives & Resources Center) include the black community, the hispanic community but you left out students with disabilities,” Gutierrez said. Another point of accessibility students pushed for last

Thursday concerned the ASI Board of Directors meetings. “Sometimes I am not able to make it here physically, but I would more than appreciate it if there was a way to livestream the Board of Directors meetings. It wouldn’t just help me out, it would help all the others who are not able to physically attend,” Castillo said. Gutierrez also said CSUF should have more programs directed toward disabled students and raising disability awareness, but that she has been told there is not enough money in the budget to fund them.

“How is that (possible) when you have $100,000 for a concert? You got to think about where your money is going and how you implement it to help out students in the community,” Gutierrez said. The resolution mentions the possibility of live streaming board meetings along with recognizing Disability Awareness Month and hosting a Disability Recognition President’s Reception in 2019. The disability inclusion resolution is set to be discussed and voted on at the board meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 7.

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“The hour just kind of flew by. I was surprised at how fast. I was also surprised at how many there were, especially ( near the Engineering and Computer Science Building) we found a lot in the dry foliage,” said Meghan Cushing, a first time event participant. The event gave participants an eye-opening realization to the amount of smoking still present on campus. “We don’t look at the fact that we aren’t 100%” Boelter said, “we look at the fact that we are still at 92% (smoke free)”. The Fresh Air Advocates implement a tactic shared with them by University Police called verbal judo, according to Rena Mamoun, an incoming Fresh Air Advocates lead. It is a positive non-threatening tactic to approach smokers on campus about the smoke free

policy and ask them to smoke off campus or stop the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vapes. As peer educators, researchers and advocates, the philanthropic efforts of the Fresh Air Advocates and its’ volunteers provide studies related to smoking demographics by gender and race, and highlight locations on campus that have a higher prevalence of smoking. Each bag of cigarettes collected was weighed to measure the ratio of cigarettes per gram, which will be used to estimate the total amount collected. “As far our cigarette cleanup event, when we do collect cigarettes and they are placed on that table, you can notice the scent that erupts from the table. It is so strong, and when you experience that, you just have to think what is this doing to our campus environment, to our plants, to our students. We don’t think about it

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when it is dispersed but when the air picks it up we are all experiencing second hand smoking,” Mamoun said. After adopting the policy to share clean air back in 2013, CSUF became the first smokefree campus of the California State Universities. The environmentally conscious effort posed as a model for other CSUs to follow, Boelter said. The organization has received over 100 CSUF volunteers at each event over the past year. “I have been on other campuses but this is a very special campus. The people here have big hearts and really care about any aspect of peoples’ lives. This is just one, but it shows on a day like this what people are willing to do. Picking up cigarette butts! That is disgusting in many ways but people don’t see it like that and that’s such a great thing,” Boelter said.

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MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019

Column: Looking at my mom, I see a hero

DANIELLE EVANGELISTA / DAILY TITAN

Part 1: Despite language bias, she remains tenacious.

SOPHIA ACEVEDO Managing Editor

For most of my childhood, my mom and I always felt like we were worlds apart. Having two full-time jobs kept us at a distance, and even when she was around, she wasn’t very open. She relied on my older sister and brother to take care of me and they did their best to make sure I wasn’t an absolute terror. We weren’t the kind of family who openly discussed their feelings or emotions. For this very reason — and also my ignorance and selfishness — I felt as if I lived in a more modern world while my mom lived in one still connected to her native country of Mexico. She was born in Zacatecas, Mexico in a small rural town where everyone knew everyone. Like most families in Mexico, she didn’t grow up with much — a tiny adobe house that was far too small for her family, some fields to tend and a variety of animals. She was the youngest female of nine children and probably one of the toughest, tending the fields with her eldest siblings at 5 a.m. because she knew that was a part of her livelihood. Her education only lasted until the sixth grade because her parents couldn’t afford her education, telling her that because she was a girl she didn’t need one. Somehow, despite not having an education, despite VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

having absolutely no money and no means, she found a way to make it to the United States on her own. With my older brother, who at the time was only months old, she traveled hundreds of miles to make it to the border. She nearly died, but her never-ending hope for a better life gave her perseverance. As I grew older, my brother and sister grew up and went to college, slowly leaving my mom and I to face the real world that we lived in, one that isn’t as kind. I was about 10 years old when I started to realize that my mom was treated by others differently because she was an immigrant. It all began at a doctor’s appointment for my mom. I didn’t usually go to them because my brother and sister usually went, but with both of them busy, I had to step in. My mom and I arrived and the first thing she did was hand me her card as she told me to check in. Slightly peeved, I did as I was told, thinking little of it. Once we were checked in we waited a bit before a nurse called out her name and both of us went in. As she checked my mom’s blood pressure and weight, she asked her a couple questions, and when my mom didn’t answer, I finally realized why I needed to be at her appointment. At this point, my Spanish was rusty, so I tried my best to translate the nurse’s questions. My “r”s and “n”s sounded sloppy, but she understood and was able to answer the questions. We were then told to wait in one of the rooms. I fidgeted in my chair for what felt like eons until the doctor came in. My mom whispered that he was her usual doctor. He said a short hello and then sat down and brought the computer close to him, furiously typing for a few moments to pull up my mom’s information. He then started firing about three or four questions to my mom. I was already nervous and with

little idea of what everything meant, I muttered that I would ask her, and then translated for her. I did my best to ask her what I could, and my mom responded to what she knew. But before I could translate back he asked, “Why doesn’t your mom speak English? She’s in America so she should know how to speak it. Do I really need to get a translator?” He sounded so annoyed, and for a moment I didn’t respond. I didn’t know what to say. He didn’t wait for my answer, he just stood up and left and a few minutes later he appeared with a nurse. He let the nurse translate, but at any moment that he didn’t like one of my mom’s answers, he’d mutter a retort about how she needed to make more of an effort if she was going to live in California. The rest of the checkup went on and I felt awkward but didn’t know what to do. Once we finished, my mom didn’t say a word as we went to where our car was parked. We got in and rather than start the car, she sat there for a bit. She held the steering wheel and I could see the tears well up in her eyes. She tried to avoid letting them fall across her face but a few escaped too quickly and before I knew it, she was hysterical. At that moment, I’d never seen my mom so emotional, so broken by someone else’s words. I could tell this wasn’t the first time she had this interaction with someone, and all I could wonder was how many times this had happened before. Despite not being able to speak English, she knew what he had said and they hurt more than anything. His clear tone of annoyance and attitude pretty much said everything and for the first time in my life, I’d seen someone address my mom in a way that made her feel like she was ignorant. Since that day in the hospital, she made an extra effort to try to

learn English. A local elementary school had a program where adults could learn English and for two years she went to the hour sessions to learn as much as she could, letting every word or phrase absorb in her mind. At home as she’d be cleaning, I could hear her practice the words hundreds of times over, her accent thick but her determination unwavering. Despite the amount of effort she’d put in, people would still treat her the same. Now, instead of criticizing her for speaking Spanish, people laughed at her for trying to speak English. On more than a handful of occasions, when my mom would go to places like the store or the post office to practice English, the people she would talk to would look at her confused. Some would laugh and tell her the correct pronunciation of a word or others would try to be patient before eventually referring to me. Some people were even worse, making fun of her for the way she said something or just getting upset with her and leaving instead. Eventually, it got to her and she stopped trying to speak English. One day we went to the store and she found someone who was bilingual, asking them to tell her where something was. Once she had everything we went back to the car and I asked her why she wasn’t speaking English anymore. She didn’t answer, but gave me this pained expression and I’d never seen a person look more broken in their life. Her eyes looked tired, her eyes red and her nose runny. It didn’t take a genius to know that she didn’t have the heart to try anymore, especially when people kept getting to her. When people look and hear my mom, some aren’t getting to see who she is, but simply let their first impression of how she can communicate determine whether she is

an intelligent human being. They don’t take the time to realize her story, when in reality that shows a lot more about her than her ability to become fluent in English. She’s worked tirelessly, taking on labor-intensive jobs not because she wanted to, but because she had to, and worked in locations with primarily other Spanish speakers. And yet, people who lack the patience or who are ignorant themselves can make her feel like absolutely nothing by their tone of voice or phrasing of words. Treating an immigrant like they are unintelligent or teasing them for how they speak isn’t how people should behave. I look at my mom and I don’t see someone who is ignorant or dumb because she can’t speak the language fairly well. I see one of my heroes. To see her continually be knocked down at times for her understanding of the English language is absolutely frustrating. If she chooses to speak Spanish, that’s her choice. It shouldn’t be dictated by others’ discomfort. I can only hope that those who laugh at or ridicule immigrants for the way they speak English or choose to speak their native language, can one day recognize that they need to show some compassion instead of hatred. We all live in one world, not millions of little ones. Even if it may seem like people from different countries are worlds away, they aren’t. They’re living and breathing and at times face far more than anyone could ever know. As a nation filled with diversity, the English language should not be the one factor that dictates how we treat others. Instead, our vast amount of unique stories should be what ties us together. All people deserve to be treated with respect and patience, and be recognized for who they are as a human being, not by their way of speaking.

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MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019

Column: I lost a piece of my identity

DANIELLE EVANGELISTA / DAILY TITAN

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Saying, ‘Excuse me,’ or ‘I’m sorry,’ whenever I didn’t know how to say the proper word...

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As a child of Mexican immigrants, I felt as if my world was unique to everyone around me. Even though I was the only child from my family who was born in the United States, I never felt like my experiences were different from my siblings. I grew up primarily speaking Spanish and learned a bit of English here and there. That’s what I was used to, what I thought was normal. When I started to attend school, I had my first experience that made me realize that I was different than my peers. I didn’t realize how much language and communication affected my ability to be around others but knowing mostly Spanish and little English felt detrimental during my first few years in school. I had nowhere near the amount of knowledge or understanding that my peers had, looking at letters and sometimes confusing the pronunciation. It seems silly to think of now as a writer, but I had trouble reading the words on a page, not even certain of where to start. Though I made friends easily and worked hard, learning to read and write, I wasn’t on the right track. In kindergarten, the VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

mately I did. As a first grader, the words became harder to understand and rather than share my confusion or frustration, I was silent and shy. I have always been an overachiever, so to see myself be at the lower end of the group was not only a blow to my pride, but it made me feel like I wasn’t good enough. I tried to make up for my difficulties by being extremely polite. I had a habit of saying, “Excuse me,” or “I’m sorry,” whenever I didn’t know how to say the proper word in English for fear of being made fun of or belittled. One day, when I excused myself, the teacher told me, “You need to stop saying excuse me or apologizing for everything. That’s not what it means, so you’re either excused or you need to learn what you actually want.” I didn’t know what else to say. I’d never felt so stupid in my life. Though her words came out of impatience, at that moment, I felt like everything around me blurred and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to cry or hide. To me, it felt like my native language wasn’t enough and that in order to fit in, I had to rip apart any sliver of Spanish I knew to be able to speak English. I wanted to be like everyone else, to be good enough, so that

moment became the final straw for me. From that moment on, I decided that I would try my absolute best to learn English and to let my memory and knowledge of Spanish become faint sounds of the past. Over the years, I became a model student, perfect in every aspect of communication, but what I gave up for my success was a part of my culture, a part of my identity. I sacrificed fluency and perfect diction of one language for another because I thought that was what I needed to do. Eventually in high school, I learned to speak Spanish again, but it wasn’t like a missing piece of my identity had been reignited. Instead, my words were broken and sloppy, and while I could carry a conversation, I was never able to reach the level of fluency and natural flow that I once had. My experiences at school aren’t just mine alone. Many children of immigrants can understand the struggle of choosing between English and their native language in order to thrive in this country. It’s an unnecessary choice that needs to be made, yet ultimately it determines whether language is a barrier or if it’s an open door of unlimited opportunities.

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To me, it felt like my native language wasn’t enough and that in order to fit in, I had to rip apart any sliver of Spanish I knew...

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teacher had meetings with my older siblings and told them that she wasn’t sure if I was ready to go on to first grade, yet ulti-

As someone who already knew parts of the English language, it was certainly a challenge, but I can’t even imagine

how that experience would be for an immigrant who already has a steady foundation of how to speak, read and write in their native language. I’m not sure if it’s due to an inherent bias or an unwavering reminder of our refusal to change our way of thinking, but the way we view language is harmful. People don’t see fluency as a privilege but as a necessity. The perception of learning English has morphed into the dreadful assumption that many immigrants have to speak the language perfectly and without an accent. In our political climate, we already have anti-immigrant rhetoric that makes immigrants feel like they won’t be respected. Unfortunately, immigrants will face discrimination or difficulties because Americans aren’t always empathetic or understanding of them. The moment that an American tells someone to stop speaking their language, they are telling someone to forget their rich beautiful culture for the sake of assimilation. They are telling them to forget, assuming that their language doesn’t matter or isn’t equivalent to the English language. A holier-than-thou attitude and the ability to speak English does not make a person more American. It also doesn’t determine one’s intelligence or their ability to participate in their community, but being able to speak multiple languages shows an intelligence and accepting attitude that is far greater than one could imagine. As far as I’m concerned, I believe it’s perfectly fine for immigrants to not speak English in America. We should be prideful of those who can speak multiple languages. People who

speak multiple languages can share their culture and language in a way that allows everyone to grow and become more respectful of one another. More importantly, we should strive for our children to learn multiple languages so that perhaps everyone can understand and be more accepting of each other. Through the implementa-

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They are telling someone to forget their rich beautiful culture for the sake of assimilation.

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Part 2: English serves as an unnecessary wall for immigrants.

tion of dual language programs across schools in the U.S., we can show true acceptance of language, and once and for all have an education that more accurately reflects the diverse amount of languages children speak at home. Immigrants should not be bullied or belittled for not being able to speak English in the way that some Americans would want. Language should not be a wall to keep immigrants from succeeding in this country, especially when they help build and contribute to it on a daily basis. For any immigrant who has ever felt mistreated, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Know that your children shouldn’t have to face this struggle either, but that they should be able to learn both languages without fear. People like me will stand up for you when you are mistreated and we will make sure that you don’t have to face this unfair barrier of language alone.

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Column: I am told I am not Mexican enough Having light skin doesn’t weaken my cultural connection.

KORRYN SANCHEZ Editor-in-Chief

My colored eyes and light complexion have always been a point of interest for the people within my culture. I am a first generation Mexican American. My parents came here in their early lives, and I have grown up in the United States. Being first generation has not eliminated my culture from me, instead it has given me a different perspective on what it means to be Mexican. Despite this, I have spent my life being referred to as either not Mexican enough or not American enough. In “Selena,” a movie about the Mexican American singer, her dad, Abraham Quintanilla says, “We have to be more Mexican than the Mexicans and more American than the Americans, both at the same time! It’s exhausting!” This has rung true for me more than any other movie quote I have heard. When I am with my family, or other Mexicans I feel as if I have to up my Mexican game. I feel pressured to say things a certain way, and sometimes feel self conscious about the way I look. I feel anxious when I go to taquerias or Mexican restaurants with my friends who are also Mexican because as they approach the register to order, the cashier often acknowledges them in Spanish. However when it is my

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turn to order, the cashier usually greets me in English. I have always been referred to as the gringa, or the white girl, in groups of Mexicans and been laughed at for my broken Spanish. However, the truth is that I look exactly how I am supposed to look for the region of Mexico that my family is from. Growing up, my grandma spoke to me in only Spanish, but she was learning English, so I never had to answer her in Spanish. Because of

this, I understand Spanish but have trouble stringing together sentences in Spanish. So in my mind, as I go down the list of qualities and stereotypes that often make up the idea of being Mexican enough, I don’t meet any of them. My skin color is considered to be too light and my Spanish is not very good. My last name is Spanish but my first name is not a traditional Spanish name, though there is a Spanish translation. My middle name,

Nichole, is straight up English. I am not a devout Catholic and I did not complete my sacraments. Instead of being born in Mexico, I was born in California. With all of this being said, I still identify with my culture and am proud to be a Latina. I love the music, the food, the traditions and the values that make my culture unique. I am proud to say that I am a Latina and I love that I get to be a part of such a rich and beautiful culture. I consider myself lucky to be

both Mexican and American and have come a long way to find pride in both of the cultures I am a part of. It is hard to balance both, but culture is something learned and I have learned to embrace both of my cultures equally in a way that works for me. I am constantly learning about what it means to be a Latina and what it means to be an American. I would never want to deny myself one of my cultures because it is the aspects of both cultures together that make me who I am.

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Marvel: Infinity Saga sets stage for the future

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“Avengers: Endgame” set a record-breaking $1.2 billion for its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. CONTINUED FROM 1 Another notable “Avengers: Infinity War” absentee was Scott Lang or Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) who started off the movie trapped in the Quantum Realm. However, Lang’s reappearance proved to be critical to the plot of the movie as well as delivering comedic balance. Considering the lineup of Marvels’ future films, the vanished superheroes from “Avengers: Infinity War” were making a return, but the question was a matter of how rather than if. While the few Avengers alive tried to revive half of the population, a blast from the past for the original members brought back their origin stories as their

demise hung in the balance. The future involvement of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, the two men who helped jumpstart the MCU web of films, has been the most puzzling piece for the franchise in the last couple years. But now, the future is clear for Earth’s mightiest heroes and their story arcs received the closure that was needed for dedicated fans. Just like its predecessor, death does not come short in “Avengers: Endgame.” But in the darkness of death, the light of strength shone as Stan Lee’s creations came to life. Assembling over 30 superheroes on the big screen is

no small feat, but the collaborative effort between directors Anthony and Joe Russo made it possible. The grand finale witnessed a fight scene that would even bring the most casual of viewers to uncontained excitement. The aforementioned 30 plus superheroes convened to bring to life one of the most iconic comic books lines, “Avengers, Assemble.” The ultimate battle put the final touches on a 10-year masterpiece that will be hard to repeat. As the years passed in the MCU journey, pushback came along as storylines grew in complexity in relation to other franchises.

However, the marvelous performances from the actors presented emotional moments for audiences to weep. Each of the six original Avengers had their moment on screen to make an everlasting reflection as audiences move forward, but no one had a greater moment than the genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, Tony Stark. “I am Iron Man,” the very line that Downey Jr. said to usher in the MCU, was fittingly said to conclude the narrative not only in “Avengers: Endgame,” but as part of the greater storytelling journey that started in 2008. In the same way that line set up the Infinity Saga,

it also laid the foundations for the future of the MCU in the post-Infinity Saga world. “Avengers: Endgame” delivered on its promise to be the epic conclusion to a tapestry venturing over 22 films. For as much as it was an ending for the original Avengers and characters, it also provides a launching pad for the future. As one door closes another opens, and in the case of “Endgame” and the MCU, it has never been more applicable. The end of the Infinity Saga has officially given way to a changed MCU, an MCU that is now embarking on another long haul narrative that will surely excite and invest its audience.

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Review: ‘The Last Party’ gets groovy Although Matt Martians brings the funk, he lacks the punch in his second LP. MADELINE GRAY

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Matt Martians’ detailed production and groovy vibes are hard to miss throughout his latest release, “The Last Party.” A key member of the alternative rhythm and blues collective The Internet, Martians’ latest solo album embodies the group’s laid back rhythm-andgrooves sound. Matthew Martin, a keyboardist and producer better known as Matt Martians, released his second LP on April 26. His playful lyrics are characterized by the arsenal of instruments including drums, bass guitar and a staple of synthesizers. Finding love and fighting obstacles in romantic relationships are recurring themes found throughout the album. It flows from beginning to end with the start of a relationship to finding peace in losing love. The LP contains eight tracks, bringing the album’s running time to 29 minutes. Martians’ second solo effort is reminiscent of The Internet’s distinguishable sound with heavy bass, drum patterns, keyboard effects and smooth synths. Martians has songwriting credits on each track and although this is a solo project separate from the Grammy-nominated band, his creative choices reflect his personal music taste throughout each of his endeavors. The album begins with the track “Out the Game” featuring Baby Rose and produced by Dreamboy Oscar, setting

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the tone for the remaining seven songs through a steady drum beat and slow tempo. Up next is “Knock Knock,” produced by Omar Apollo and Dreamboy Oscar. Characterized by heavy synths and a strong bassline, this song has a groovy sound that will make listeners want to dance along to the music. Martians’ lyrics reflect falling in love with someone and giving your all. He even mentions getting married. Partway through, Martians switches up the beat and brings in the saxophone to give the song a fresh feel. “Movin’ On” has a similar vibe to the previous track but with a different lyrical theme. Martians sings “so long to the love that we shared” in this Steve Lacy-produced song about reaching the end of a relationship. The two create a song that mirrors The Internet’s distinct sound with layered vocals and bass. A cool drum pattern and catchy beat lends itself to “Off My Feet/ Westside Rider Anthem” produced by Martians himself. The drums and synth effects are prominent, even as the new section starts and picks up the tempo. “Pony Fly” has major star power in its producing credits with Mac DeMarco, Steve Lacy and Matt Martians. The Internet’s Steve Lacy is featured with his funky bass rhythms for a groovy track. The heavy bassline is complemented by drums and synths with less focus on the vocals, while Martians and Lacy sing about letting go of a partner who was unfaithful. There’s a smooth summertime feel to “Southern Isolation 2” with the synths and horn section added later in the

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track. Martians laments wasting time with his lost love behind the fast-paced vibe of the song. In “Look Like” featuring Daisy, Martians reaches a new perspective. He’s no longer somber over his breakup but positive, singing, “I hope you find your way.” The beat stays consistent as Martians sprinkles in synth effects from outer space, rapping playful lyrics that come from his inner dialogue as the vibe changes. The title track starts out with

a catchy drum beat and complementing bassline. In “The Last Party,” Martians is over his love and feels ready to let it all go. The focus is put on the instrumentation as is the case with the entire album. This song produced by Fade Em All ends the album with a cool sound meant for bopping your head along to it. “The Last Party” makes for easy listening on a chill day, but it does not leave one feeling much different from when they first pressed play. While

the groove is present from start to finish, it lacks punch. However, the smooth, layered vocals add nicely to the contrasting sections of each song. The jazzy vibes and alternating sounds in each song give the album movement, solidifying Martians’ funky sound with his second solo LP. While Martians’ solo project comes just nine months after the release of The Internet’s fourth studio album “Hive Mind,” another solo project is set to drop next month.

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Back-to-back final appearance spoiled

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Karla Portalatin is one of four players who played the last game of their collegiate career for the Titans on Saturday at the Big West championships in Indian Wells, California.

CSUF tennis loses to Long Beach State in the semifinals of the 2019 Big West championships. JORDAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

The Cal State Fullerton tennis team fell short of reaching its second consecutive Big West Tournament final after falling to Long Beach State, 4-1, in the conference semifinals Saturday morning. The Titans came to the matchup after winning their quarterfinal matchup against Cal State Northridge, defeating the Matadors in a 4-3 thriller the previous morning. Their No. 2 seed in the tournament was the best regular season finish in program history. Despite opening the day with

the first point of the game, CSUF was no match for the singles competition as the 49ers dominated the second half of the match to make their 16th conference title game in 19 years. Temperatures were close to 90 degrees by the time the matches began at 9:30 a.m. at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. The doubles match-up began the battle for a championship game spot. The first win of the day came from the pair of Jadie Acidera and Genevieve Zeidan, who defeated Long Beach’s Zara Lennon and Carlota Casasampere on court three, 6-3. The 49ers would respond with a win of their own as Natalia Munoz and Lalita Devarakonda knocked off Caisey Lee

Emery and Masako Makiba, 6-2, on court two, leaving the matchup on court one to decide who would get the first point of the day. The duo of Karla Portalatin and Sarah Nuno outlasted Wiktoria Rutkowska and Dominique Meyer, 6-4, to give CSUF the first point of the semifinal heading into the singles portion of the day. Portalatin and Nuno’s win on Saturday afternoon gave them a team-high 14 double wins on the year and their win percentage of .667. The pair also ended the year on a six-game winning streak. The second half of the competition was a completely different story, beginning with Portalatin losing to Rutkowska in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1, to even the score at 1-1. Rutkowska, a

freshman from Poland, got her 20th win on the season by defeating Portalatin, who finished her senior year at CSUF at 13-11. Long Beach’s Sadaf Sadeghvaziri then defeated Fullerton sophomore Eira Tobrand in dominating fashion, 6-0, 6-2, to give the 49ers the lead. Court three is where the next point of the day would come from, this time for Long Beach’s ace Natalie Munoz, who knocked off Genevieve Zeidan, 6-3, 6-3, to put the 49ers within one point of eliminating the Titans. Munoz’s win moved her to a team-high 26 wins to go along with seven losses and is 15-3 when playing on the third court. On court five, Long Beach freshman Zara Lennon dueled with Titan senior Luxizi Meng.

Lennon got the best of Meng in the first set, winning 6-2, but Meng would respond by taking the second set, 6-3, to keep CSUF’s hopes alive. Lennon would slash the Titan’s final chances quickly in the third set, blanking Meng, 6-0, in the third set to clinch the win for the 49ers to send them to the championship game and end CSUF’s season. In the final on Sunday morning, the 49ers defeated defending conference champions Hawaii, 4-3, to win their conference title 13th Big West championship and their first since 2015. With the loss, the Titans finished the year at 15-6 and ended Big West regular season play at 6-2,reaching the Big West Tournament semifinals for the third straight season.

Fans need to support each other An open letter that addresses the Clippers are a Los Angeles team too. KORRYN SANCHEZ Editor-in-Chief

Dear Los Angeles sports fans, I am writing this to all Los Angeles sports fans, but more importantly, to all Lakers fans. I myself am a Lakers fan. As a little girl, I would watch old Lakers games from the ‘80s so that I could see the Lakers as they made history. I watched as the Lakers (and Kobe) brought home five rings in the 2000s and celebrated their victories with my dad while wearing an O’Neal jersey that fit me like a dress. When I say I am a Lakers fan, I mean it, but as the Lakers have said goodbye to the likes of Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant, we have watched the franchise go from the best there ever was to mediocre at best. In the time that the Lakers have VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

been sliding downhill, the Clippers have been skyrocketing to the top. In the Los Angeles area, we have options. In hockey, we have the Kings and Ducks, while in baseball we have the Dodgers and the Angels. We also have UCLA and USC for the college sports enthusiast, but more prominent than any other Los Angeles rivalries is the battle for the Staples Center — the Clippers and the Lakers. The Lakers have always been THE Los Angeles team. The beauty of the “Showtime” era and the 16 championships they have to their name has made it pretty hard for fans to take a step back and say ‘Hey, maybe we should give the Clippers a chance.’ I mean, why would we? The NBA logo is literally a silhouette of Jerry West, who was a Laker. But as fans of our city and the sport, we should be giving the Clippers the respect they deserve. Some pretty big names have played for the Clippers: DeAndre Jordan, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. In 2013 and 2014, they won consecutive division titles and then had a

six season playoff streak. In 2019, the Clippers totaled 48 wins to qualify for the playoffs as the eighth seed, facing the Golden State Warriors and taking them to six games. So with all of this being said, I think the Clippers deserve respect from Los Angeles sports fans. They have constantly been the underdogs of Los Angeles and they have never let that stop them from giving their all. They not only have to face other NBA teams but also have to fight for airspace in their home city. Sports is a huge part of Los Angeles culture and as city known for their athletics, we should be proud of everyone that wears our name on their jersey. Regardless of which team you are a fan of, you should respect other local teams even if you would not put their jersey on your back. Love, A Los Angeles sports fan

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Titans topple UCI in series finale CSUF baseball capture their fifth Big West win to end a four-game losing streak. ADAM MALDONADO Asst. News Editor

The Cal State Fullerton baseball team dropped their home series against UCI this weekend, losing two of the three games in the home stand. The Titans are now 5-7 in conference play. Game one of the series saw the Anteaters jump out to an early 4-0 lead after the first two innings. Sahid Valenzuela got the Titans on the board in the bottom of the third with an RBI groundout to bring Hank LoForte home. Daniel Cope added another run with an RBI single to left field to trim the deficit to two. Brandon Lewis extended UCI’s lead in the fourth with a solo home run to left field. The Anteaters’ offense kept the momentum rolling into the fifth as John Jensen was hit by a pitch from CSUF pitcher Tanner Bibee with the bases loaded. Christian Koss notched a sacrifice fly to center field to bring Mikey Filia home. CSUF’s Brett Borgogno and Jacob Pavletich sparked life into the offense in the final frame with back-to-back singles to lead off the ninth. Mitchell Berryhill capitalized off their contributions with an RBI double but it was not enough as the Titans lost 7-3. In game two, the Anteaters hit the ground running with a two-run home run by Adrian Dalma to give UCI a 2-0 lead in the first. They proceeded to widen the

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In the Titans’ 4-3 win over UC Irvine on Sunday, second baseman Hank LoForte scored the game’s first run.

gap to five runs by unleashing an offensive flurry in the top of the third. CSUF challenged UCI’s lead in the bottom of the seventh as Jackson Lyon brought Borgogno home on an RBI single to right field, giving the Titans their

first run of the game. AJ Curtis then stepped up to the plate and hit an RBI sacrifice fly to close the gap within four runs. With two runners in scoring position, Kameron Guangorena hit a single along the first base side that brought in two runs.

Despite the brief spark of life, the Titan’s comeback efforts ultimately proved to be unsuccessful, falling to the Anteaters 7-4 in game two. Freshman Michael Weisberg took the mound in the series finale and allowed two runs on

two hits in 2 ⅔ innings in his first start of his collegiate career. He has appeared in 14 games and accumulated five saves this season. “It was great, I just treated it like any other outing,” Weisberg said. “I found out right after batting practice that I was going to start the game and I just did my same routine.” LoForte hit a leadoff single and was moved into scoring position on a sacrifice bunt by Berryhill. Valenzuela kept the offense alive for the Titans by hitting a fly ball to shallow left that was lost in the sun by the Anteaters’ outfield. Daniel Cope followed with a two-run double to right field to give CSUF the early lead. Pavletich added an RBI of his own to right field for a 3-0 lead after the first inning. The Anteaters slowly clawed their way back into the game after finally tying it in the top of the sixth inning off an RBI groundout by Griffin Mazur. An RBI single by AJ Curtis that brought in Cope put the Titans back up by a run. The goahead run would be the final run of the game, which allowed the Titans to take the series finale 4-3. Kyle Luckham tossed three scoreless frames to earn the save for the Titans, giving up only two hits to the Anteaters. “We did it a little different. Weisberg and Luckham kind of switched spots. I thought Kyle threw good strikes at the end,” said Head Coach Rick Vanderhook. “We haven’t gotten to the end of the game for a while and let (Weisberg) go a few innings and get a feel for himself.” The Titans wrap up their season series against UCI on the road Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Softball shuts down UC Davis offense

The Titans outscored the Aggies 15-4 to win two of three games on the road. JORDAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

In a series that had major Big West title implications, the Cal State Fullerton softball team knocked off UC Davis 5-1 on Sunday to take two out of three games to keep their spot at the top of the Big West with six games left in the regular season. After being shut out for the first three innings, the Titan offense broke through with three runs in the top of the fourth to improve to 12-3 in conference play. Freshman Dani Martinez got her second win of the weekend at La Rue Field, pitching four innings of relief for starting pitcher Taylor Dockins. She faced 12 Aggies and did not give up a hit while striking out four. In three innings pitched, Dockins gave up one run on two hits. Brooke Yanez was on the losing end of the decision for the second time this weekend, giving up five runs on seven hits while striking out four batters in five innings. UC Davis got to work early in the game, getting runners on the corners. The Aggies then utilized two consecutive stolen bases that brought in Alyse Rojas for a 1-0 lead. In the top of the second, the Titans got runners on first and second with one out, but Yanez got Sam Kennedy to groundout into a 4-3 double play. After going down in the third, CSUF opened up the top of the fourth inning with a pair of singles by Ari Williams and Deshea Hill. Two batters later, Daisy Munoz hit a three-run home run to left field to give the Titans the lead, 3-1. The home run gave Munoz 19 RBIs on the year and made her the third Titan to hit six home runs this VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Pitcher Dani Martinez appeared in all three games against the Aggies, allowing two runs on eight hits.

season. In the next inning, the Titans led off with the first three batters getting on base. Williams took advantage of situational hitting, as she hit a two-run RBI single to bring in Kelsie Whitmore and Julia Valenzuela. The two runners that scored gave Williams a team-high 36 RBIs. Martinez kept the Aggies off the bases and retired the side in order in the bottom of the seventh to give the Titans the win. The right-hander currently boasts a team-best 1.92 ERA and has 15 wins on the season. Game 1 The Titans opened up the

series defeating UC Davis 9-1 in five innings. Martinez pitched her sixth complete game of the season, allowing one run on four hits while striking out four Aggies. UC Davis’ Yanez was given the loss, pitching 2 ⅔ innings and gave up five runs on two hits. She tied a season high with six walks. After leaving a total of four base runners in the first two innings, the Titans finally got on the board when Kennedy and Valenzuela drew back-toback bases-loaded walks before Whitmore hit her bases-clearing double for a 5-0 lead. Alexa Neil then brought in Whitmore on an RBI single to cap a sixrun third inning.

A leadoff home run in the bottom of the third by Riley Siegel was the Aggies’ only run, but CSUF responded with two more runs in the next inning to make it 8-1. After giving up a leadoff single, Martinez retired three consecutive batters to secure the mercy rule win. Game 2 The second game of the Saturday doubleheader was a pitcher’s duel, with the Aggies coming out on top 2-1 in a game that went nine innings. Yanez pitched 7 ⅔ innings, giving up no runs and three hits. A walk off single to Yanez in the ninth was the only run Martinez gave up in 3 ⅓

innings while recording three strikeouts. The Titans struck first in the top of the second on a sacrifice bunt by Valenzuela, but the Aggies responded in the third as Rojas scored on an error by Neil. In the bottom of the ninth, UC Davis got runners on the corners with two straight base hits. After dominating on the circle for the Aggies, Yanez then finished the game by hitting a single to left field to bring in the winning run for UC Davis. The Titans will conclude their home schedule next weekend when they host Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, who is currently ranked second to last in the conference.