2019-04-08 by Daily Titan

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Volume 105 Issue 33

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton Arboretum will stay open for public

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The 26 acres of land that make up the Arboretum opened on Sunday, Dec. 11, 1977 at 1 p.m. and will continue to remain open to the community.

Fragrant flowers were showcased at Green Scene Plant and Garden Expo. NATHAN NGUYEN Lifestyle Editor

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The sound of water flowing downstream juxtaposed with the smell of flowers and flora encapsulated the entrance to the Green Scene Plant and Garden Expo at the Fullerton Arboretum this weekend. Vendors, participants

and plant enthusiasts from Orange County came together to showcase a variety of crafts, food and exotic plants including pelargoniums and bonsai. While walking through the dirt parking lot entrance, a row of booths displaying cacti, succulents, garden essentials and everything green welcomed those in attendance. A host of vendors, local nurseries and Cal State Fullerton clubs all gathered on Saturday and Sunday afternoon for the 45th annual Green Scene Plant and Garden

Expo at the Arboretum. Aromas of lime, ginger, peppermint and an array of fruity scents sifted into the air from floral arrangements set up for guests to query. Green Scene started in 1971, before the Arboretum opened in 1979. The event began as a fundraiser for the Arboretum’s creation where students, faculty, friends and families came together to help build the Arboretum, said Indigo Brude, a Friends of Fullerton member and horticulturist. SEE PLANTS

Vice President Danny Kim confirms master plan will incorporate Arboretum. NOAH BIESIADA News Editor

Danny Kim, Cal State Fullerton’s vice president of administration and finance, confirmed last week that there are currently no plans to close the Fullerton Arboretum when its contract expires at the end of 2020.

Kim is the chair for the Executive Task Force in charge of the campus master plan, which includes input from faculty, students and members of the community. “The campus needs a new master plan, because the master plan allows the campus to build buildings, expand programs,” Kim said. “It was developed I believe back in 2003, so it’s about 16 years old.” SEE REMAIN 2

Pop culture fandoms swarm TitanCon Cosplay, video games and Japanese entertainment were featured at the TSU. ANGELINA DEQUINA Asst. Opinion Editor

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Cosplayers brimming with pride, performers exuberating energy and the smell of Japanese seafood made up the cheerful ambiance of TitanCon 2019 on March 31. The day was conquered by nerd culture, and the energy of the crowd never wore down despite the scorching hot sun. TitanCon is organized every year by members of the TitanCon Committee, a Cal State Fullerton club and is usually held during the spring semester. It started off as the senior project of founder David

Hernandez in 2016. In the three years that have followed, the convention has become a hub for people who are interested in cosplay, video games, and Japanese culture. “At first, we had small ambitions and then it just grew from there. Every year it just got bigger,” Hernandez said. This year, WonderCon was held in Anaheim on the same date, so the attendance rate was half of its usual rate at about 1,500 people. TitanCon was originally funded through Associated Students, but after its success in the first year, the TitanCon Committee started funding it through ticket sales. A wide variety of brightly-colored anime cars were parked at the State College Parking Structure for a car show presented by Itasha Alliance. SEE TITANCON

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Instagram cosplayers Mystic Taku (right) and Silent Clandestine (left) played Kirito and Asuna from ‘Sword Art Online.’

Latinx students participate in a Daily Titan forum on identity Seven students talked about feeling not-Latin enough, experiencing discrimination and sharing varying opinions about the border wall and politics.

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Remain: Master plan set to include landmark

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Plants are for sale in the arboretum from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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People have taken to the internet to save the Arboretum in the wake of the news that the space could be converted to more dorms, with over 30,000 signatures across multiple petitions. Kim directly addressed any rumors of the Arboretum closing after funding from the city of Fullerton runs out. “There’s a couple of petitions to prevent the university

from demolishing the Arboretum and I actually signed one of those petitions,” Kim said. “The university has no intentions to demolish the Arboretum. You know, we cherish the Arboretum. We believe that it is a unique asset to Cal State Fullerton. Accreditation puts us on the map. It’s recognized around the world.” Kim also discussed the difficulties of absorbing the Arboretum into the current campus hierarchy and what

development would occur at the Arboretum over the next several years. “The Arboretum has in their strategic plan to build buildings, for example a greenhouse and administrative buildings and so those need to be reflected in the master plan,” Kim said. “This will be an opportunity for us to combine our resources and meet the needs of the Arboretum as well as the campus.” He also hopes that the

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Visitors enjoy the rest and sancutary the Arboretum provides.

relationship between students and the Arboretum can grow by expanding current academic programs there and adding new ones. “How do we improve that relationship and the connection between academic and the Arboretum and also students? Students use the Arboretum. I think there’s potential opportunities for strengthening that connection,” Kim said. Kim encouraged the community to attend the upcoming

open house on the master plan this Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clayes Performing Arts Center. “The architect is presenting three different scenarios,” Kim said. “There will be an opportunity for everyone to look at all of the visuals, and all the materials that we’ve developed, or the architects have developed up to this point, and then provide their feedback and their comments and additional ideas.”

Fullerton car crash kills man

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Fullerton police cordoned off the intersection while investigating the crime.

A stolen Toyota Highlander T-boned a Honda Accord at Euclid and Valencia. KAITLIN MARTINEZ News Editor

On Monday, April 1, a car crash in Fullerton at Valencia Drive and Euclid Street resulted in the death of a passenger according to Fullerton Police. Randy Lamar Wilkins, a 39-year-old man from Long Beach, was the driver behind the fatal car accident at the intersection of Euclid Street and Valencia Drive just before 10 a.m., according to Lieutenant John Radus. The accident killed Bryan Kirst, a 44-year-old man from Missoula, Montana, according to the Orange County Coroner’s Office. Kirst was the front passenger of the maroon Honda Accord, according to Radus. Radus said the driver was also injured. Wilkins drove a black Toyota Highlander that was reported stolen on March 30 in Long Beach, according to Radus. While traveling eastbound on Valencia Drive, Wilkins struck the Accord, which was traveling southbound on Euclid Street. The Accord then struck the Charlie’s Best pylon sign and

no other property damage was found relating to the accident said Radus. Radus said Kirst was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the Accord was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Wilkins was taken to the hospital as a precaution to address potential injuries from the accident. He was also given a drug recognition expert evaluation to assess whether he was driving under the influence. Fullerton Police were first alerted of Wilkins when he was reportedly driving erratically at approximately 9:38 a.m. around the intersection of Brookhurst and Orangethorpe. Four minutes later, police officers were again alerted to erratic driving around Brookhurst and Valencia. However, Wilkins was past that area by the time police had arrived. Wilkins is currently charged with felony DUI, driving with a suspended license, driving a stolen vehicle and bringing a controlled substance in a controlled facility, according to Fullerton Police’s Twitter. Additional charges can be added pending the investigation, according to Radus. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Latinx forum promotes student debate Daily Titan hosts discussion on identity and American politics.

for opportunity,” Cabrera said.

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With the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) pending and President Donald Trump calling immigration a national emergency, seven Cal State Fullerton Latinx students sat and shared their unique perspectives through a Daily Titan Latinx identity forum. The Daily Titan hosted a Latinx identity forum on March 18, giving students the opportunity to openly discuss their viewpoints on issues such as Latinx identity, the United States-Mexico border wall and DACA. Latinx Identity Some participants said there were instances in the Latinx community in which they were discriminated against because they did not speak Spanish, were not Latinx enough or did not like spicy foods. Kenneth Gonzalez, criminal justice major, said that he received a lot of pushback for not being able to fluently speak Spanish. Along with being discriminated for not speaking Spanish well enough, participants also said there were instances in which people may have forgotten what their heritage actually entails. “It’s not that they’re not Latino but they forget sometimes how to speak Spanish. Maybe the foods are different and things like that I feel like it’s being lost in the process,” said Jovany Jaimes, accounting major. “Maybe Latinos might not want to be Latino. They want to fit

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in maybe.” Jaimes added that a lot of people are scared to come forward with their true identity because they may be dealing with legal immigration issues. Luke Rodriguez, political science major, said that what is concerning about hiring illegal immigrants and paying them under the table is that these people are often taken advantage of or paid lower wages illegally. Around 7.8 million unauthorized immigrants were in the workforce in 2016. The number has declined since 2007, according to the Pew Research Center. Rodriguez said he feels detached from his culture because many people think that he looks white.

“I come from a family of immigrants and I have a perspective on this, even if I don’t look like it,” Rodriguez said. Elias Gutierrez, a Spanish major, said fitting into American culture may seem hard to some who try to embrace their heritage and often end up facing misperceptions. After transferring from his high school in Santa Ana to a private school in Costa Mesa, he faced pushback when he embraced his identity. He took the Mexican flag with him during a pep rally and people started to chant, “Build that wall.” “They assume that because I’m proud of my heritage that I must be some foreigner like some invader,” Guiterrez said. Throughout the

discussion, all participants said they felt some type of pushback at some point from their Latinx communities. The Border Wall Similarly to the participants, Americans are also divided on support with the border wall. A majority of 58% of Americans oppose Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border, while 40% are in favor of it, according to a January 2019 study by the Pew Research Center. Rodriguez said he supports the border wall because he believes it will reduce illegal border crossings but also said that Trump’s idea of a 30-foot wall that is reinforced with concrete is absurdly expensive and unnecessary.

Currently, 654 miles of fencing serves as a barrier between the U.S. and Mexico, according to a 2017 report from Homeland Security. “Even then we don’t even need physical barriers all over the place, we just need them in very strategic points,” Gonzalez said. Melina Cabrera, a public relations major, opposes the border wall and said that it turns away immigrants who may be experiencing severe circumstances. Her family left their ranch in Zacatecas, Mexico to come to the U.S. in search of a better life. “There was seven of them, a family, (in) one small adobe house with no electricity. For them, coming over here was

DACA In 2017, the Trump administration decided that it would be ending the DACA program. DACA has provided people who came to the U.S. illegally the opportunity to remain in the U.S. on the basis of work or study if they were under the age of 16 in 2007. “It’s very helpful because you’re giving your child a better chance (for) the future,” Jaimes said. While the participants supported the legislative role DACA fulfills, Rodriguez said the use of executive orders allowed Obama to implement the policy without congressional approval, and allowed Trump to rescind it. “Sometimes you have to recognize that even if I want a certain policy, it has to go through the proper means and not exactly the president overstepping their bounds,” Rodriguez said. Cabrera said that in the current political climate, people just blindly follow their political party, and she encourages people to do their research. She added that it is important to speak up for people who do not have a voice. “For me as a woman it is my responsibility (as) someone with legal status in this country to speak up for the people who feel like they can’t and they need somebody to follow,” Cabrera said. Through this forum, the Daily Titan sought out to voice the student Latinx perspective. Each one of these participants had a personal story, and each immigrant has a personal identity. Sophia Acevedo contributed to this article.

New Lebanese club celebrates community Lebanese Social club nominated for award during first year on campus. HOSAM ELATTAR Asst. News Editor

Over spring break, the Lebanese Social Club (LSC) gathered in La Verne for hummus, tabbouleh, kabobs and conversation during the group’s third social event of the semester. The social was a collaboration between Cal State Fullerton’s and University of La Verne’s Lebanese Social Clubs. This is the first year that LSC is on campus at Cal State Fullerton. They have been nominated for multiple awards including Best New Organization in the upcoming Tuffy Awards, which honor student organizations. Founder, president and first year Mary Chammas said that she wanted to start the organization because other universities like Cal Poly Pomona, UC Riverside and University of La Verne had a club for Lebanese students. “My sister’s friend who goes to UCLA who has a club there said there is low Arab population (at CSUF) so it would be hard to start a club, so I was like ‘OK bet’,” Chammas said. “It’s nice to be around people who have the same interest as you and the same culture.” Cal Poly Pomona student Danna Batarni said organizations like the LSC at her university helped her meet people in college and become a member of the Arab community. Batarni said finding a community is important. “It allows us to stick together but to also remind ourselves that no matter what, even if we’re in VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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From left to right, Andrea Nalbandian president of the Lebanese Social Club at La Verne, Jenna Nasser, treasurer of CSUF Lebanese Social Club, Khajik Boghosia, Danna Batarni, Chloe Chikhani and Mary Chammas, founder of the CSUF Lebanese Social Club enjoy a meal during Lebanese Social club.

America, everyone is like a mixture of diversities and religions and we’re still all one and we can come together and enjoy the same things,” Batarni said. While universities like UCR have a Middle Eastern Student Center that serves Arab students, this is not the case at CSUF even though Associated Students candidates have brought up the idea of a Southwest Asian North African (SWANA) Resource Center in the past. Instead, Arab students at CSUF have access to the Asian

Pacific American Resource Center (APARC). “I love APARC,” Chammas said. “But I feel like if we were to have our own Middle Eastern Center it would be so much better because we have our area. When you go to APARC most of the people there are not Middle Eastern.” CSUF’s LSC along with Students for Justice in Palestine and the Iranian Student Association (IRANSA) will be hosting a Southwest Asia and North Africa week to celebrate Arab American

Heritage Month in April. SWANA week will have workshops where Titans will have the opportunity to learn about Arab culture and possibly watch Dabke dancers from New York perform. Dabke is a traditional Arab folk dance. “Before the SWANA week, there has been no representation of the Arab culture ever at Fullerton,” Chammas said. President of La Verne’s LSC, Andrea Nalbandian, said her favorite thing about Arab culture is the parties.

“When it comes to parties, the dancing, the music I just love it. The vibes that they give are just so fun,” Nalbandian said. Chammas said she hopes SWANA week will change people’s perspective of the Middle East. “When people think of the Middle East they think underdeveloped poverty and even though some parts are like that, it’s not like that at all,” Chammas said. “We want to bring the Middle East to Fullerton so they understand us more.”

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Muslim Student Association hosts Hijab Day MSA honor women’s history month by answering religious scarf questions. HOSAM ELATTAR Asst. News Editor

Students had an opportunity to try on a headscarf on Titan Walk during Hijab Day, an event hosted by the Muslim Student Association on Thursday. In the evening, Helal Haikal, a Cal State Fullerton alumna, discussed the significance of the hijab in the Titan Student Union. The event was hosted to celebrate Women’s History Month, said Imaan Parekh, the MSA vice president. “We wanted to give the public an opportunity to get any questions answered about hijab and what that means and what modesty means to a Muslim,” Parekh said. “Part of the event is for the Muslim community to give them the opportunity and encouragement to speak with Muslim women professionals in their industries.” Haikal said the hijab is a broad topic that has religious, cultural and linguistic significance, making it difficult to understand for some people. “The hijab for me is a proclamation to the submission of God. It’s a pledge that I make to (God) every single day that I am (His) servant,” Haikal said. “In our age and in western worlds, hijab is hard and it’s okay to admit that.” Haikal said when you do it for God, the reward of wearing the veil outweighs the hardship. Hijabs were provided by fashion companies like Asfurah, Diamanté Scarves and Ethereal Thread, a Los Angeles-based clothing brand that sells hijabs. Anusha Durvesh, Ethereal

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Thread co-Founder and Mt. San Antonio College business major, said the hijab means everything to her. “It impacts every life decision I make. I created a business out of it. There isn’t a day that I don’t think about the decision that I made,” Durvesh said about the headscarf. Durvesh said she put on the hijab because for the longest time, she wanted to strengthen her relationship with God. “There just came a time where I felt that I need to represent Muslims as a whole, and visibly, and so I tried to better myself in order to be a person who can value the hijab as much as Islam values it,” Durvesh said. Durvesh said she came to the event to see people like CSUF student Krystal Serna try on the head scarf. “I’m always willing to learn more about other religions and I think it’s really awesome to learn about traditions that they have,” Serna said. “I didn’t know whether it was mandatory to wear it if you are Muslim.” Jenna Nasser, treasurer for the Lebanese Social Club and MSA member, said it should always be the girl’s choice to decide when to wear the hijab. “The hijab is a symbol of modesty and connection to the (faith). My family takes part in wearing the hijab and I respect it,” Nasser said. “It has to come when you’re ready and be worn for the sake of Allah.” Yasmine Abo-Shadi, former vice president of MSA, said at a vigil held for the victims of the Christchurch shooting in March that some people see the act of wearing the hijab as oppressive.. Abo-Shadi said that wearing the headscarf has been a choice for her. “I chose when to wear it. I

Krystal Serna, left, tries on a hijab for the first time and learns about its significance.

chose that I want to wear it. I chose the exact date. I have an anniversary for that date. I chose, and I choose who I show my beauty to,” Abo-Shadi said. Abo-Shadi went on to say, as a woman in a hijab, she feels like a walking target. Haikal talked about her own

experience seeing her mother receive negative comments about wearing the veil growing up in Florida after 9/11. “As a little girl, I used to get really offended. It broke my heart that someone was telling that to my mom, but I chose to still wear it and yes, I get comments,” Haikel said

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Haikel said the hijab is a reminder to her to be a good practitioner of her faith. “Overall, the hijab is a motivation and inspiration for me to be a better Muslim woman every single day,” Haikal said. “I make that pledge again and again and again until the last day.”

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Titancon: Convention exhibits cosplay

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Sou Kim cosplayed as Hatsune Miku, a popular singing voice synthesizer in Japan.

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Jean Pierre Venture, an illustration major, said he plans to work on character design after graduating.

1 Some cars had decals with anime characters, while others had characters from a Japanese multimedia project called “Love Live!” and Hatsune Miku, a popular singing voice synthesizer from Japan. Titan Walk was packed with tables from Artist Alley, where CSUF artists sold hats, pins, original and fan art and other merchandise. Attendees walked curiously through the Artist Alley, peering at the diverse collections of artwork that lined the CONTINUED FROM

sidewalk. Jean Pierre Ventura, an illustration major, was at the tail end of Artist Alley selling prints of his vibrant digital art. His work depicted pop culture figures such as Spider-Man and Monkey D. Luffy from the anime “One Piece” among dreamy scenery. “I’ve never been to a con before, let alone tabling,” Ventura said. “It’s really cool finding out and interacting with people. And also displaying my art because I normally don’t do that publicly.” Along with all the artistry, a

maid cafe was brought back in this year’s convention, which was a collaboration between Kinu Café, CSUF JAC Maid Café and Arcane Maid Café. The cafe immersed visitors into an experience modeled after Japanese culture, where there are over 200 maid cafes spread throughout the country. It featured butlers and maids that performed dances and live entertainment inside of the Titan Student Union Pavilion. Though most of the cosplayers at the event were not Cal State Fullerton students, there were some Titans who decided

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Victoria Magaña, a graphic design student, cosplayed as Hachikuji Mayoi.

to show off their handmade costumes too. Victoria Magaña, a transfer student from Mt. San Antonio College, cosplayed as Hachikuji Mayoi from the anime “Bakemonogatari,” which required her to create a massive pink backpack. “My favorite part, honestly, is just the process of making everything on your own, like with this big plush backpack. It took me a good six to 10 hours each day. It actually became therapeutic after a while. Just like working on the sewing machine. Making

it, constructing it, designing it, like it was a nice project for myself,” Magaña said. Magaña said one of the things she admired about TitanCon was its relaxed vibe, which Hernandez said the convention aims to represent by giving people a safe place to share their fandoms. “People kind of see it as something that can be appropriation or it can be obsession or fetishization. It really isn’t. It’s just people who are passionate about a different culture of enjoying the music, and the arts,” Hernandez said.

Plants: Spreading the seeds of gardening

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and be here but it’s always very productive for us,” Hodges said. “The last couple years we’ve donated to the internship program at the Arboretum so that’s our goal, to raise money.” The original plan for the land the Arboretum sits on was for it to become a parking lot. However, students showed more interest in a place where they could learn

and relax. The more the community supported the idea, the more realistic it became. Eventually the city of Fullerton and the university worked together and came to an agreement that would allow for funding and governing of the Arboretum until 2020, according to the Arboretum website. From garden sales and guided

tours to Veggiepalooza and holiday specials, events at the Arboretum vary between free admission and paid entry. The Green Scene Plant and Garden Expo was free for CSUF students and $8 for visitors. Upcoming events this week include Vegetables and Herbs, on April 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Oily Yoga, where attendees

can participate in an entry-level power yoga class in the gardens of the Arboretum from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. “Hopefully the beauty of the trees and the feeling of serenity, each person takes away something that they find in the trees,” said Wanda Denisi, an Orange County Bonsai Society member.

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Review: Looking back at ‘Spider-Man’

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The trilogy’s legacy cannot compare to modern portrayals of this superhero. MEGAN GARCIA Senior Editor

It’s been 17 years since Tobey Maguire ungracefully appeared on the big screen as Spider-Man. The world of cinema has changed and superheroes are more mainstream than ever. The anticipated debut of “Avengers: Endgame” is fast approaching, and the unwritten rule of binging all the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before a major release is back in action. While Maguire’s Peter Parker is not included in the historical list, as Marvel Studios was not allowed to use the Spider-Man character until “Captain America: Civil War,” his take on the character certainly deserves recognition for influencing cinema’s portrayal of superheroes. But as beloved as the webslinger was in Sam Raimi’s three films, it is cringeworthy

looking back at these particular installments. The catalog of films in the MCU dates back to 2008, and a majority of them have aged well. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the original “Spider-Man” trilogy. The action sequences and storylines that were once jaw-dropping for their realness are now worthy of grimaces. The fall of the original Spider-Man trilogy is heartbreaking. Unlike the 23 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the 2002 installment of “Spider-Man” and its accompanying features did not get the TLC they deserved. Raimi sat behind the camera for the three films and contributed to the screenplay for “Spider-Man 3” — which was, coincidentally, the worst one. With awkward close-ups and camera angles coupled with melodramatic acting, it is torturous watching the trilogy on repeat. Awe at the amazing spectacle of a superhero swinging around the Flatiron building was more than warranted when

the trilogy first premiered. The original installment of “Spider-Man” had the most realistic visuals that audiences had seen up to that point. The beloved superhero, coupled with advanced technology, was the perfect equation for success. Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco rode the fame train to other movies and became Hollywood’s blockbuster darlings. But blowing the dust off the “Spider-Man” 2002 VHS tells a different story. Dunst’s performance was much like her character Mary Jane’s performance on Broadway — subpar enough to not be worthy of a marquee spot. Maguire channeled Peter Park perfectly, but the titular role was a far stretch for him. Of the three core actors, Franco was the only one who gave a noteworthy performance. Imperfections always exist in the realm of cinema, but in the case of Raimi’s web-slinging direction, his faults outweigh the handful of good moments throughout the three films. Storytelling on the big screen has shaped into a different

structure in the past two decades, and the original “Spider-Man” trilogy fell victim to early 21st-century techniques. The heart of the origin film is felt through the silence of Peter Parker fawning over Mary Jane Watson, mourning for Uncle Ben Parker and witnessing the death of another father-figure in Norman Osborn. The iconic line, “With great power comes great responsibility,” came with a price. While audiences saw Spider-Man come to fruition, it ranks as one of the worst trilogies more than a decade after its end. A lack of advanced computer graphic imagery cannot be blamed, as other superhero films that debuted roughly around the same time are regarded as the best films in that genre. Raimi’s involvement with “Spider-Man” was the start and end of the trilogy’s fame before it turned to infamy. Three actors have gone behind the mask since the early 2000s, not including the multiple voices of the various alternate-reality versions of the

webslinger in the Oscar-winning film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” When Sony Pictures announced the Andrew-Garfield-led reboot of “Spider-Man,” the reaction was anything but positive. Maguire’s portrayal was only five years back in the rearview mirror, and Twitter was not supportive of the reboot. Tom Holland’s casting as the new Peter Parker came a year after the collapse of the “Amazing Spider-Man” series, adding salt to the wound. But the recasting was a blessing in disguise. As time passed and different actors donned the suit, Maguire’s portrayal of the wall-crawler is memorable for being one of the worst. Each award season, the Razzie Awards are given out to sub-par performances and plots. If there was a “Worst All-Around Trilogy” category, the original “Spider-Man” movies would sweep it. Not even Uncle Ben reviving from the dead could save the original trilogy.

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Your own unique brand of charisma brings special warmth to your interactions today. It is wonderful to be appreciated simply for being you.

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Vague feelings of discontent can motivate big action as you seek to shake off any dust and cobwebs. It is nearly impossible to get lost in the fog or to long remain in a daze if you’re busily scanning the horizon for a lighthouse.

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CANCER (Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

1. sweet to the taste 2. pleasing to the ear

Outrageous demands won’t squelch your affinity for the beauty of nature and the joy of your loving relationships now. Your mature sense of responsibility enables you to be fully attentive to your work and the practical chores of daily living.

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LEO (Jul. 23 - Aug. 22) Your mind is on business virtually from the moment you open your eyes today. To say that you’re capable of hitting the ground running is an understatement.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22) Fall back upon fundamentals if you find yourself navigating through a maze today. The principles by which you successfully steered through a similar challenge in the past are indelibly etched in the deepest reserves of your memory.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

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Your mischievous streak is quite incorrigible on any given day, but it’s especially so today. A partner or loved one who is very in tune with your sense of humor can easily be cajoled into sharing an adventure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

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Your excitement about big savings or scoring that perfect purchase feels like too much to keep to yourself. But your news might fail to impress an acquaintance, schoolmate, or coworker this afternoon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Sweet temptations lure you to linger long with comforts and favorites during early hours today. Only gradually are you likely to be shaken from your security zone by pressing practicalities like cleaning, cooking, or earning a living.

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Your manners are impeccable. You strive to stay calm in any storm. The fact that you treat all people with equal consideration regardless of their job title, material wealth, or social status reflects your high values.

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The difference that one day can make is amazing. The way things were when you fell asleep last night could be very different from how they are this morning.

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8 Opinion

MONDAY APRIL 8, 2019

Gentrification is the modern day colonization of new worlds

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Gentrifiers neglect to address the affects of their settlement.

BERNADETTE STEELE Opinion Editor

Throughout history, there has been a force of evil looming in the darkness, ready to dig its claws into indigenous land in order to settle and establish control over native communities. Colonization, imperialism, whatever one calls it, thrives off of capitalism and the value one puts on a dollar. It should come as no surprise that within modern-day society and its ample supply of craft breweries, boutiques and unique coffee shops, that same power of colonization has been creeping in the shadows of many cities under a different name: gentrification. Gentrifiers are like middle-class parasites, they latch on to historically low-income districts, creating an influx of hipsters and yuppies to a new area to live out their contemporary fantasies. But while they paint their experience with their own rose-colored brush, they neglect to address the severe amount of pain their new life has caused in the process of settling. One can see this ugly reflection in the boroughs of New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New Orleans, where family-owned restaurants, bodegas and laundromats are replaced in the blink of an eye by big banks and real estate offices.

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These real estate brokers help the pioneers of gentrification settle in to once affordable areas, and ultimately push the rent to sky-high prices that drive many families out of the area due to the new premium price of their home. Driving through many of the aforementioned areas, one observes the expansive reach of gentrification, with many native inhabitants displaced and forced to either move to an entirely new area, or stay and live in the large homeless communities that are flourishing in a way that is reminiscent of the 1930s Hoovervilles. Just like the native inhabitants that were displaced by colonizers in the past, choosing to stay as a vulnerable individual in a now gentrified area can open the door to violence and negligence. This can be seen through the actions of police officers abruptly uprooting homeless communities in the name of safety and sanitation, or by community organizers who would rather see more luxury apartments built than a wellness center for the homeless. But much like the 15th century Europeans during the Age of Discovery, gentrifiers choose to ignore the violence brought on by their actions and instead praise themselves for the prosperity they bring to the community. Colonizers recognized their conquests as a discovery of “new worlds”, just as gentrifiers pat themselves on the back for the economic boom that they bring to underserved communities. What they fail to understand is that the economic boom brought by their settlement is due to an inherently violent political system that thrives off of structural racism, policies, and programs that aid white families through the process of gaining wealth, while gutting families of color of

their riches and opportunities. This is incredibly prevalent in the United States, where gentrification is spreading across the country in a way that is evocative of the founding fathers’ idea of Manifest Destiny. “Black homebuyers who contact agents about recently advertised homes for sale learn about 17% fewer available homes than equally qualified whites and are shown 17.7% fewer homes,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2012 study on Housing Discrimination Against Racial and Ethnic Minorities. Similarly, the same study found that Asian homebuyers learn about 15.5% fewer homes and are shown 18.8% fewer homes than equally qualified white homebuyers. This illustrates the lack of diversity brought by gentrification due to the existing power of disparity and inequality. The flow of new bankers and business people to gentrified areas creates a rift between old and new tenants, with either group acting hostile to the other because of the inherent changes seen around them. Because of this tension, gentrification slowly kills community values. Smiling faces are replaced by cold stares and before one realizes it, they no longer know, nor care to know, their neighbors. Not only does the current structure of inequality favor white homeowners over homeowners of color, but there is also a general lack of availability for homes in gentrified areas. Under the orders of new building owners, construction crews can often be seen on the city streets taking a scalpel to multi-family homes and transforming them into mega-mansions for the affluent colonizers. But while it’s easy to point

fingers at the hipsters and electric scooter rentals that herald the prevalence of gentrification in the area, it must be noted that gentrifiers and the various signs of gentrification are not the cause of this divisiveness and inequality. Rather they are a byproduct of the system that Americans allow themselves to live in. Gentrification is “the inevitable result of a political system focused more on the creation and expansion of business opportunity than on the well-being of its citizens,” according to Peter Moskowitz, author of “How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood.” Thus the real colonizers of gentrification are not the individuals choosing to have an expensive rose latte. Instead the true new-age colonizers are the city government officials and real estate moguls that choose to make policy adjustments and property developments that attract young, upwardly-mobile professionals trying to stake a claim in a new world. Gentrification is the colonization of lower-income Americans by other, wealthier Americans. It’s disheartening to see humans turning on other humans in the name of development. Gentrifiers don’t think twice about their entitlement, nor do they reflect on their desire to colonize a now stale area that has been stripped of its once rich culture and vibrant community, replacing it with the same city structure that is seen time and time again throughout the United States. To move forward towards a truly equitable society, cities must decolonize themselves and place the needs of all people before their desire to boost city budget and real estate profits.

9 Opinion

MONDAY APRIL 8, 2019

Merida is an iconic independent princess Pixar’s “Brave” is the first Disney film to represent feminism.

KRISTINA GARCIA Lifestyle Editor

Disney has been trying to pave the way for more female empowerment and feminism with characters like Tiana from “Princess and the Frog,” Elsa from “Frozen” and Moana from her self-titled movie. These self-sufficient women exist thanks to another determined, self-driven tomboy, who was one of the first pioneers in Disney’s driving force toward feminism. This princess is Merida from Pixar’s “Brave,” released in 2012. Above all Disney princesses, Merida was determined to change her fate and grab destiny by the horns as she refused to let anything deny her individual freedom. Merida made her demands heard, and when her voice wasn’t strong enough, she took matters into her own hands with a reputable bow and arrow. “Brave” is about an adventurous redhead with untamed locks who doesn’t let anyone control her persona or her vision — especially not a man. Although several Disney princesses such as Mulan, Tiana and Rapunzel were depicted as strong women, Disney made the extra effort to create a co-leading male role. These women could have saved China, started their own restaurant and found their home

in their own ways without a romantic interest, which would’ve created a much more impactful film, especially for impressionable youth. But Merida differs from this norm, her story is all her own without being supported or swayed by the heroics of a man. “Brave” told the story of a young girl who saved herself, her mother and her family without a romantic subplot. She wasn’t the typical damsel in distress; she was the headstrong fighter who protested against conforming to a sexist society where women were expected to follow a strict social etiquette and cross their legs, use their manners and be polite. This was in direct opposition to the male characters, who were able and even encouraged to yell and fight. This obnoxious, stereotypical masculinity only proved the double standard Merida wanted to put an end to. Along with the overall message of the film, Merida’s stubborn attitude was unique among princesses. Sure, Jasmine from 1992’s “Aladdin” conjured that same stubborn attitude by claiming she was “not a prize to be won.” But by the end of the movie, Jasmine is married off to Aladdin, unlike Merida, who makes her negative outlook on marriage explicit. Merida stands her ground about marriage, even if it meant disrupting the peace between clans. She controls her future by winning her own hand in an archery competition as she breaks tradition and frees herself from being controlled by others. Not only is there no male

love interest, the film also refrains from featuring a musical number from the princess. Merida doesn’t sing or dance — she fights. Every Disney princess sings, whether it be a solo or duet, but Merida is the first princess to break that tradition. The lack of a musical number exemplifies her empowerment. Instead of moping around and singing to her half-painted reflection or to the ocean about being the perfect daughter, Merida springs into action. Although she seeks guidance from the wrong person, Merida was quick to come up with a plan. When her plan failed and turned her mother into a beast, the most important lesson that came from that failure was that she needs to clean up the messes she creates. Merida continued to be independent and believe in herself without stopping in her tracks for a spontaneous musical break. Despite the fact that “Brave” is supposed to be an empowering film for women, its female director, who provided the initial idea for “Brave,” was taken off the project more than a year before the film was released. Bren-

da Chapman, the director, was taken off for “creative differences,” according to Huffpost. After being taken off the project, Chapman went through her own empowerment. She could have easily given up and let herself fade out, but instead she continued to actively work in the entertainment industry with projects such as the “Brave” video game and this year’s live-action version of “The Lion King.” Chapman went on to win an Oscar for Best Animated Feature for “Brave” in 2013, which was shared with Mark Andrews (“Brave” director). She became the Academy Awards’ first woman to win an Oscar in that c a t e g o r y, according to

IMDB. Chapman’s work wasn’t re-envisioned or tossed in a bin; instead, she overcame numerous obstacles and was rewarded for her work on the project. This is much like the message “Brave” promotes to its audience through Merida’s journey of gaining respect and independence. Disney has created some strong princesses, the difference is that Merida knew who she was right from the beginning. She didn’t bend her will to please others, or allow herself to be controlled by someone else. Merida did what women preach today, which is to be strong, make your voice heard and be that b----. Merida isn’t another doormat — she’s the future.

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10 Opinion

MONDAY APRIL 8, 2019

Women are not the only feminists Open letter to men addressing the fear of being labeled as an ally.

BRANDON KILLMAN Digital Editor

To the men who think the fight for women’s equality only lies in the hands of women, I want to reach out and let you know that you’re wrong. Now, I’m not saying to get up, buy a pink beanie and start marching because you think you are going to score chicks with your understanding of the female struggle. You can march, but you need to be a genuine ally with no personal agenda. Show some understanding and empathy for the struggles women face every day based solely on their gender. There is no shame in calling yourself a feminist and supporting women in their fight for gender equality. There seems to be an assumption that if you are a male, you can’t be a feminist. Maybe if you declare yourself a feminist, the perception of you as a masculine male will be diminished. Maybe you enjoy your male privilege and are worried that equally qualified female counterparts are a threat to your success. These are all fine thoughts to have, but you must realize that these are erroneous notions that cannot be backed by actual fact, and these thoughts say more about you and your own insecurities. The operative word here is equal. I was in Washington, D.C.,

during the Women’s March this past January. While in an Uber, the driver had some concerns with the crowds he saw participating in the march on Capitol Hill. He questioned why there were men marching in a women’s march. I was sharing the ride with a woman and we both sat in silence, feeling confused. He said, “Why should men have to march for women if it’s their fight?” I could feel the tension building in the car, so I reminded him that the fight for human equality is not limited to gender. There are several of these male codes that need to be revised in order for us to be better allies. Personally, I’m still learning how

I can be more aware because I still question my own actions sometimes. There are everyday behaviors that I catch myself doing that are not in line with what I believe. In daily situations, try to be aware of the social codes that your mind might automatically go to, especially around other guys. Phrases like “you’re losing to a girl” said to your buddy because they are getting burned at “Super Smash Bros.” is an example at a micro level, but it is nonetheless a result of societal conditioning that assumes a female’s skills cannot match a guys. My mother is one of the hardest working people I know, and

while reading this, you’re probably thinking, “mine too,” and you’re most likely right. Although not everyone notices the work that my mom does, my dad still gets all the credit for my family’s successes. Why is it more common for a man to receive recognition for their successes than a woman? Maybe it is because we have a preconceived notion of men going to work, wearing a suit and attending meetings and that same idea isn’t always applied to women. Our assumptions about gender norms start at a very young age. It seems that we are made to believe that men and women should be molded to conform to these

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rigid standards of what being male or female is. Going forward, let’s look to a future that focuses less on gender and the roles society has assigned us, and more on ability and skill level. Let’s focus on the simple human act of giving recognition where recognition is due. There is no better place of learning than from each other, and learning crosses all genders and backgrounds. The battle is not between men and women; it’s against ourselves and the norms and constructs that we have placed on each other. Sincerely, A male feminist

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11 Sports

MONDAY APRIL 8, 2019

Softball avenges first conference loss

Cal State Fullerton swept the doubleheader on Saturday against Cal State Northridge. JULIUS CHOI Sports Editor

After being dealt their first conference loss by Cal State Northridge in the series opener 5-2, Cal State Fullerton softball showed no signs of fatigue in the final two games of the series that came in the form of a doubleheader on Saturday. “We all made a commitment to feel the pain, let it burn and then move on,” said head coach Kelly Ford. “They’ve got some killer hitters and they’re just a good squad, so we got to bring the juice when we play them.” The Titans outscored the Matadors 16-4 in the last two games of the series to improve to 5-1 in conference play. Ford drew some inspiration from former CSUF softball head coach Judi Garman, who delivered the lineup card to the home plate umpire prior to the start of the games on Saturday. “I have to try and walk in her shoes every day,” she said. “I saw her for the first time today and she was like ‘What happened last night?’, she is so constantly on me to make the program better and I love it.” With the 5-2 loss the night before in the back of their minds, the Titans scored the first run of the day in the first inning as third baseman Deshea Hill smacked the ball along the first base side for an RBI single. CSUF built some momentum in the third as Daisy Munoz hit a single down the middle to advance Ari Williams, who then scored on a throwing error by Northridge’s Kira Cauley. Deshea Hill laced an RBI double down the left field line to bring in Jasmyn Vigilante, increasing the Titans’ lead to 3-0. This ended the night for CSUN pitcher Kenedee Jamerson, who was replaced by righthander Elise Madison. Jamerson allowed three runs on five

Second baseman Alexa Neil sprints towards first base in game one of the three-game series against the Matadors.

hits in 2 ⅓ innings. The Matadors refused to go out without a fight, as they scored on a bases-loaded walk that Mackenzie Babbitt was issued by Taylor Dockins in the top of the fifth. Dockins was pulled out of the game for Dani Martinez following the walk. Dockins pitched 4 ⅔ innings, allowing three runs on five hits to go along with four walks. Martinez pitched 2 ⅓ scoreless innings, giving up one hit and striking out three. Titans kept Northridge’s defense on its heels by applying pressure of their own in the

bottom of the fifth, as freshman pinch hitter Lauren Amezcua capitalized on an RBI single with the bases loaded to reestablish a two-run lead, 5-3. One batter later, second baseman Alexa Neil hit an RBI single to extend the lead to 6-3. After being limited to five hits in the series opener against Northridge, the Titans mustered 12 hits with seven runs for their 7-3 win. Martinez got the call as the starting pitcher in the final game of the doubleheader, as CSUF scored in every inning to defeat the Matadors 9-1 by run rule in five innings.

Martinez tossed a complete game for the Titans, allowing just one run on one hit while striking out five batters. “I was happy to have my team’s support. It did make my job easier but I still went out with a 0-0 ballgame mentality,” Martinez said. Hill opened the game with a three-run home run to left field in the first inning after Neil got a leadoff single and Siofele reached base on a fielder’s choice. She had a total of five hits on Saturday which was accompanied by five RBIs and two runs. “It was basically to keep it

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simple,” Hill said. “I just had a talk with my coach and she just said to keep to the motto of ‘just hit.’” A solo home run by infielder Zoe Richard in the third inning extended the Titans’ lead 6-0. The final home run came on a solo shot that stayed fair along the left field line from Siofele. She is now in a three-way tie for the team lead with five home runs this season. The Titans will resume play this Saturday when they visit Long Beach State for a threegame series. The first game will begin at 1 p.m. on the LBSU Softball Complex.

Titans rise above the Big West Challenge The women’s track and field team captured their first ever challenge cup. JULIUS CHOI Sports Editor

The Cal State Fullerton track and field team has been taking enormous strides as the season has progressed, having been awarded for their efforts with the women taking first place while the men finished in second at the Big West Challenge Cup in Santa Barbara on Friday. The Big West Challenge Cup served as a precursor to the Big West Championships, as four of the nine teams in the conference were competing at Pauley Track Facility. This is the first time in the Big West Challenge Cup’s 27-year history that the Cal State Fullerton women’s team took first place, according to head coach John Elders. Junior Kelsey Carroll won the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:53.55. This was a new personal best for Carroll as she beat her previous best time by nearly 20 seconds. After setting the second fastest 800-meter time (2:04.33) in the nation last week at the Titan Team Challenge, Samantha Huerta took first place in the 800-meter race clocking in at 2:09.80. Fellow Titan Sandra Flores followed suit with a second place finish in the event at 2:12.85. Huerta was vying for another school record in the 1,500-meter race as she came in first at 4:25.83 to edge out the UC Santa Barbara duo of Astrid Rosvall and Katie Camarena. She narrowly missed breaking VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Distance runners Erick Juarez (7) and Isaiah Marshall (3) were two of four Titans that participated in the 800-meter run at the Pauley Track Facility.

her own record that she set at the Baldy Castillo Invitational in Arizona earlier this season by 0.8 seconds. Sophomore Trinity Ruelas posted the best 1,500-meter race of her collegiate career with a time of 4:33.74. She followed up that performance with a first place finish in the 3,000-meter run, crossing the line five seconds ahead of Santa Barbara’s Katie Camarena, the race’s next finisher. Junior Naiah Boardingham won the women’s long jump

competition with her farthest jump measured at 6.07 meters on her second of four attempts on the day. Javelin thrower Nicole Clark established the lead after the first attempts with a 46.25-meter throw and never let go of her lead as she topped her meetbest 47.94 meters on the final attempt. The men finished second to Long Beach State after winning the challenge cup last season. “We had some really good performances but just didn’t

quite match their energy and enthusiasm,” Elders said. “I think in the end it’s going to be a good thing for us because it’s going to make our guys realize that no one’s going to hand us the championship again this year.” Distance runner Jake Smith staved off UC Irvine’s Sam Ayala by 2.23 seconds to finish in first in the men’s 1,500-meter run by posting a time of 3:52.20. He has yet to lose in the event this season. Smith also competed in the 3,000-meter run where he

finished in fourth place. Junior Jorge Sanchez achieved his best finish in the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase this season as he came in at 9:08.68 for first place. After fouling his first attempt, junior Brandon McLauren leapfrogged Long Beach State’s Bethel Babatunde for first place on his final attempt with a 14.58-meter triple jump. The Titans will return to the track this Friday for the Cerritos Invitational and the UCSD Triton Invite at 9 a.m.

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MONDAY APRIL 8, 2019

Titans captured third Big West conference win

CSUF baseball outscored Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 35-13 over three games.

was halted as pinch hitter Jordan Hernandez struck out to end the game.

JORDAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

The Cal State Fullerton baseball team had a hitting party Sunday as they collected 19 hits and scored at least three runs in three innings to defeat Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 16-6, and take two of three games in its weekend series with the Mustangs. The Titans outscored the Mustangs 35-13 in the series, and are now 14-14 on the year and 3-3 in the Big West. Nine CSUF batters recorded hits, with Mitchell Berryhill, Sahid Valenzuela, Jarius Richards and Jacob Pavletich each getting three hits. All four hitters combined for 10 RBIs on the day. Cal Poly starting pitcher Darren Nelson was given the loss, pitching 2 ⅓ innings, giving up four runs on four hits. The Titans got off to a quick start as Hank LoForte started the game with a walk and was followed by Berryhill’s single. With runners on the corners, Valenzuela hit an RBI single to get CSUF on the board. After the Mustangs tied the game up in the bottom of the second, sophomore Brett Borgogno made a leadoff home run in the top of the third for his first home run of the season to recapture the lead. CSUF scored another run in the inning thanks to a throwing error by Cal Poly shortstop Dylan Doherty. Following that, Richards hit a two-run single to

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Leftfielder Isaiah Garcia had four RBIs on four hits and scored a run during the April 4-6 series against the Cal Poly Mustangs.

make it 4-1. The Titans added three more runs in the fifth inning, but the Mustangs added a run of their own in the bottom of the fifth to cut the deficit in half at 8-4. CSUF broke the game open during the top of the sixth with the first three hitters of the inning recording singles to load the bases for Pavletich, who hit an RBI single. Berryhill hit another RBI single with the bases loaded, and Valenzuela followed it up with a two-run single down the rightfield line. On the next at-bat, Isaiah Garcia hit an infield RBI single in a six-run inning for CSUF.

CSUF added its final two runs of the game in the next inning with Borgogno’s sacrifice fly and Berryhill’s RBI single. Game 2, Saturday The Mustangs evened the weekend series Saturday night by defeating the Titans 5-3. Cal Poly used dominant pitching to limit the CSUF offense, as starting pitcher Bobby Ay pitched 7.1 innings, giving up one run on five hits and striking out four Titans. Fullerton starting pitcher Kyle Luckham was given the loss for the Titans, giving up five runs on eight hits in four innings pitched.

The Mustangs scored first in the bottom of the second, as Doherty hit an RBI single to center field and was followed by a sacrifice fly from Connor Gurnik to make it 2-0. Down to their final six outs and down 5-0, the Titans got on the board thanks to Berryhill’s triple to right field to bring in LoForte. Valenzuela was able to bring in Berryhill on an RBI groundout to cut the deficit to three. In the top of the final inning, Daniel Cope hit a triple to try to spark a CSUF rally. On the following at-bat, Richards hit an RBI groundout to make it a tworun game, but the comeback

Game 1, Friday CSUF opened the series with Cal Poly in dominant fashion, scoring a season high in runs with a 16-2 win Friday night. The Titans opened the game by scoring two runs in each of the first four innings, and scored in seven of the nine innings. Berryhill and Borgogno each collected four hits for the Titans, as the entire team tied a season-high record of 21 hits in a game. The Mustangs used six pitchers compared to CSUF’s two, with Cal Poly SLO starting pitcher Jarred Zill lasting two innings, allowing four runs on five hits. Sophomore Tanner Bibee got the win on the mound for Fullerton. The right-hander pitched seven innings, giving up two runs on six hits and striking out three Mustangs. Garcia got the scoring going for CSUF, hitting an RBI single in the top of the first to put the Titans on the board. Two batters later, Cope hit an RBI single to make it 2-0 Titans. After trailing 6-0 in the bottom of the third, the Mustangs scored their first run on an RBI groundout with the bases loaded by Elijah Greene. CSUF had its biggest inning of the night in the top of the eighth, scoring six runs in the frame. The Titans will return to action Tuesday night when they travel to Los Angeles to face USC. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Tennis claims the top spot of the Big West

The Titans move to first place in the conference with a 4-0 win over UC Irvine. JORDAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

After their three-game win streak was snapped at No. 11 USC, the Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis team got back in the win column, defeating UC Irvine 4-0 Saturday at the Anteater Tennis Stadium. The win moved the Titans to 12-4 on the year and 4-1 in the Big West. With the win, CSUF is now in first place in the conference. The win was also CSUF’s first conference win since their three-game Big West win streak ended on March 16 to Cal State Northridge. The shutout victory was the second in the Titans’ last three games and their fifth on the year. The matchup began with Karla Portalatin and Sarah Nuno winning their doubles match against Stephanie Hazell and Flora Amiri, 6-1. The duo’s

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win was their ninth on the season, which is a team high for doubles. The Titans clinched the first point of the day with the team of Caisey Lee Emery and Masako Makiba winning the second doubles match, 6-2, over Jessica Tsukiji and Danielle Garrido. On the year, the Titan duo is now 8-6. The Titans secured the first singles point of the day, with sophomore Jadie Acidera defeating UCI’s Arianna Tilbury 6-2, 6-0. The win gave Acidera a 16-4 record for the season, tying her for first on the team in wins with Lee and Eira Tobrand. The victory was Acidera’s 11th straight win and put her at 9-0 when playing on court six. Sophomore Genevieve Zeidan followed by defeating Amiri 6-4, 6-2. The Taiwan native is now 6-0 on court three, and the win was her fourth straight. The clinching point for Fullerton came on court two when Nuno defeated Stephanie Nguyen 6-2, 6-2. The win put Nuno

Sophomore Caisey Lee Emery has an overall record of 16-9 for the Titans this season.

at 10-6 on the year after her three-match win streak was broken last week at USC. Three matches were suspended with CSUF securing the victory, with Portalatin, Emery, and Luxizi Meng all in

the second set of their matches. Both Portalatin and Emery lost the first set of their matchup, while Meng won the first set against Alyssia Fossorier. Fullerton will play the final two games of their six-game

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road trip this weekend, as they will visit Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. before facing off against UC Santa Barbara, who is second in the Big West, on Sunday at 10 a.m.