2019-10-07 by Daily Titan

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Monday October 7, 2019

Volume 106 Issue 19

Suspect facing Human trafficking murder charge in Orange County

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Chris Chuyen Vo, the suspected assailant in the on campus killing of a former CSUF administrator, was arraigned Friday. NOAH BIESIADA HOSAM ELATTAR Editors

Chris Chuyen Vo, the man arrested in the stabbing death of former Cal State Fullerton administrator Steven Shek Keung Chan, pled not guilty to all charges during his arraignment at the Santa Ana Central Justice Center on Friday. Vo is charged with murder and special circumstances that could make him eligible for the death penalty if convicted. Vo’s original arraignment in court was scheduled for Aug. 23, but was delayed until Friday. Vo’s attorney, T. Edward Welbourn from Corrigan Welbourn and Stokke law firm, said that discovery is still being turned over to the defense, and that at this time, he does not have access to video evidence or confirmation that there is a positive ID on Vo.

Whitney Bokosky represented the Orange County District Attorney’s oﬃce. Chan’s widow, Margaret Chan, was present at the arraignment. Judge Kathleen Roberts presided over the arraignment. On Aug. 19, Chan was stabbed while getting out of his car in the College Park parking lot. He died at the scene as paramedics tried to revive him. Two days later, police arrested Vo at his home in Huntington Beach. Vo was held at the central jailhouse and temporarily held in mental health housing before being transferred to the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange. Vo will not be released on bail. His pre-trial is scheduled for Nov. 22. Vo waived his right to have his pre-trial in 10 days.

A 2019 report highlights the prevalence of a global issue within the community. MELISA RYBALTOWSKI Asst. Editor

The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force in collaboration with police departments in cities countywide have made significant progress in the battle against human trafficking in the county since its formation in 2004, according to the a 2019 report from the task force. The task force worked with 60 participating organizations to help increase education and training, further anti-trafficking efforts and tend to the complex needs of victims. Human trafficking, coined by the United Nations as “modern slavery,” is defined as the act of trafficking by means of threat, use of force, deception or coercion for the purpose of explotation.

In July 2018, countywide sex-purchaser sting operations were conducted by the task force and collaborating police agencies to address the county’s human trafficking problem. Around 80% of human trafficking victims and traffickers from across the country come to Orange County, according to the report. The total number of human trafficking victims assisted in 2017 and 2018 is 415. Of the total, 83% were U.S. nationals, 87% were trafficked for sexual exploitation and 27% were minors, according to the report. The report states that demographics of victims in Orange County are: - 29% black - 24% hispanic - 19% white - 13% asian - 15% categorized as “other” In its 15 years of service, the task force has assisted over a thousand victims from 42 different countries. SEE CRIME 2

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Titan Radio goes beyond sound waves

Various forms of artistic expression were observed at the station’s first art show. JULIAN OROZCO Staff Writer MELISA RYBALTOWSKI Asst. Editor

Cal State Fullerton students, alumni and members of the Fullerton community filed into Made Coﬀee in downtown Fullerton on Friday, Oct. 4, for a night focused on community, self expression and art. Titan Radio, CSUF’s campus-based internet radio, hosted its first art show oﬀering past and present Titan Radio DJs and all members of the CSUF community a rare opportunity to exhibit their artwork. Xavier Sanchez, Titan Radio’s general manager, greeted guests as they arrived at the venue and explained the importance of the event. “The art show is a really big part of our mission as a station, which is, we want to give everyone an opportunity to express themselves and basically discover their creative passions,” said Sanchez. He was also happy to see an event come into fruition and have a positive turn out. “I think this art show is an amazing example of what we can do when we take some time to plan things out,” Sanchez said. “It’s amazing to see it kind of

come to life.” Sanchez has been a part of the station for three years and has kept returning because of the family environment. “I stumbled upon the station, and there was just such a positive space,” Sanchez said. “I felt like this was a second home. This is a place where I could be myself and kind of express myself in a way that I creatively probably couldn’t anywhere else.” Newly-appointed radio media coordinator, Matthew Sylvester, became the first ever paid Titan Radio faculty member this semester. “So I graduated May 2019, as a student of Cal State Fullerton, and then I basically pitched to some of the higher ups of the university that this job should be a thing and that I should be the one to do it,” Sylvester said. With this new responsibility, Sylvester has plans to get involved with the community and keep the organization growing. “We’ve started oﬀ just doing more events, started podcasting. I’m sure you guys heard the new speakers out in the quad, we’re manning that project. So sky’s the limit. We’re trying to do more collaborations with the Fullerton community,” Sylvester said. The station’s technical director, Danielle Batalla, said the art show had been on a to-do list for some time. “The idea behind tonight’s event is pretty much highlighting

all the artists that are in our station. For the longest time, Titan Radio has always wanted to do an art show, but we just didn’t really have the resources to make that happen. But now, we have those resources,” Batalla said. Chantal Elise, one of the artists on display, shared her inspiration for creating self-portraits focused on the enlarged human body. “It’s one of the most liberating feelings ever, seeing yourself portrayed as an art piece,” Elise said. In her art, Elise draws a parallel between flowers and bodies, saying that regardless of the deformities flowers might display, they are never considered ugly. Her allusion to nature manifests in her artwork through the mediums utilized to create her self-portrait, “My Body Is a Temple,” a cast sculpture made of plaster, bandages and foliage. “I want people to start shifting their view about bodies. Bodies are nature,” Elise said. “Human bodies don’t come in one size, they don’t come in one shape, and not everybody has the same abilities —- that’s what my art is all about; embracing the inner sections of human existence.” Elise shared that while her parents were dedicated to dieting, she struggled with feeling as though she had to constantly lose weight all of the time and consequently developed an eating disorder. SEE EXPRESS

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Cindy Rouze’s ‘Masque de Marie’ exhibits stark contrasts and neon colors.

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MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019

Crime: Modern slavery alive in county

CONTINUED FROM 1 The first case to bring attention to human traﬃcking in Orange County was in 2002, when a 8-year-old Egyptian girl was sold into slavery for $30 a month and brought to Irvine two years later, according to the Los Angeles Times. On May 4, 2019, Whittier residents Frank and Alba Ponce were contacted by Hannah’s Children’s Homes regarding the adoption of a three-month-old who had entered the foster system after being rescued from a home in which he had been bought. The child was traﬃcked into the U.S. from Honduras. “The story that we were told by social workers is that what his mom did is, in exchange for her to be crossed over the border, she gave her baby up to a lady here in the United States. She sold him in exchange for her to have her ‘coyote’ paid,” Alba Ponce said. The child came into the U.S. with his biological mother, who then took him to the woman whom she had sold the child to, in exchange for a means of immigration, according to Alba Ponce. The woman who had bought the child then drove his biological mother back to Mexico and left her there. It was from Mexico that the

child’s mother contacted the Los Angeles Department of Child and Family Services and denounced the woman who had bought her child, confessing she had sold him. Once the child entered the foster care system, families were contacted for housing through the agencies with which they work. “We get 15 minutes to decide if we want to take in the baby or not, before they call another family. Actually, they call multiple families in multiple agencies at the same time. And whoever answers first and says, ’Yes,’ gets the baby,” Alba Ponce said. The Ponce family are looking to adopt the child, whom they named Isaac. However, there are complications due to the child’s legal status and the reunification rights being claimed by his biological mother. According to the U.N.’s Office on Drugs and Crime, human trafficking is a global issue that affects every country in the world, whether it is as a country of origin, destination or transit. A report published by the U.S. Department of State in June indicated that a large number of child sex trafficking survivors in the U.S. were at one point a part of the foster care system.

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Frank and Alba Ponce with their foster kids Jacob and Isaac, both who were victims of human trafficking.

According to a global report on trafficking in persons published by the U.N.’s Office on Drugs and Crime, sexual exploitation is the leading cause for human trafficking, and estimates approximately 79% of trafficking cases fall under that category. In 2003, the U.N.’s convention against transnational organized crime adopted the protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons. Since then, over 90% of countries have criminalized human trafficking.

Eighteen countries only have partial legislation criminalizing human trafficking and protecting some victims or criminalizing certain forms of exploitation; nine countries lack legislation altogether, according to a global report published by the U.N. in 2014. Estimates of victims trafficked within the U.S. remain uncertain, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Nongovernmental community based organizations such as Beacon4Victims offers rehabilitation

for victims as well as classes to educate people on the matters of human traﬃcking. Further community outreach is often facilitated by community centers and churches.

confidence. “I think ‘senior-phobia’ is a real thing, and people get anxiety because they don’t know like, ‘Oh my gosh. I’m supposed to be prepared but I’m not prepared, or I don’t feel prepared, or I don’t feel confident,’” Martinez said. “Coming here and seeing what’s out here and having real people tell you, ‘oh, this is the kind of stuff we do. These are the job descriptions.’ You’re like, ‘I could totally do that.’” Representatives from organizations like the U.S. Census Bureau and California’s Department of Parks and Recreation informed students about the many positions they offer and the wide variety of majors that suit those positions. “All majors would compliment the positions that we are offering at the U.S. Census Bureau ranging from business, communications, political science. I think every student can benefit from having work experience in federal government

like the U.S. Census Bureau.” said Jennifer Lee, a partnership specialist for the organization. Mariessa Edmonson, a recruitment analyst from the parks and recreation department, informed students about how they can become peace oﬃcer rangers, lifeguards and environmental scientists. Representatives from Children’s Learning Connection, an organization that provides applied behavior analysis therapy and other treatments for children diagnosed with autism and other disabilities, were tabling for the first time at Cal State Fullerton. Jessica Alvarez, a registered behavior technician working with the organization, emphasized that students interested in applying should be patient and have a love for working with children. The next job fair hosted by the Career Center will be held on Oct. 17 at the Titan Student Union Pavilions from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

To report suspicions of human traﬃcking and seek support for surviors contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-3737888 or text 233733. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Government agencies recruit students Representatives from various police departments tabled at the Career Fair. TAYLOR ARREY Asst. Editor

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The Career Center hosted a job fair Thursday, bringing 28 different representatives from public service, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The Los Angeles Police Department, U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services were among the employers with internship and job opportunities for attendees. “The benefits of a career fair is you learn more about different positions, different careers, pathways, different organizations and matching up with your skills, what skills you have, what background you have,” said Phil Nguyen, the supervisor information service officer at the California Service Center. The service center is one of the five services within the Department of Homeland Security. “There is no particular major that we require. Obviously, if you want to go further a law degree would be the best, but if not, any degrees that give you some basic skills, writing skills, communication skills, analytical skills, that’s what we need,” Nguyen said. Business administration major Francisco Dejesus said that having a job fair on campus makes it easier for students to go out and look for jobs. “When it’s right here in-house, it’s just easy to walk in and give

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Members of the Anaheim Police Department attended the event.

them your resume or get the information from them right here,” Dejesus said. Nguyen reminded students of the diﬀerent stages that come with finding a career, while also encouraging them to set goals that will help them on the path to success. “Applying for a job is the first stage, having your goal, what you want to do, what you want to be in the next 5 to 10 years, that determines your life,” Nguyen said. Students also heard firsthand what qualities organizations look for in an employee. “The heart to do the job, the desire to do the job, the heart to serve people and help people and protect people. That’s the first thing they look for,” said Oﬃcer Capilouto of the Los Angeles Police Department. “We have a six month academy, and that’s to turn anybody from any walk of life or

background into a police oﬃcer, but the thing we can’t give is the heart to do the job.” Representatives from the Los Angeles and Santa Monica police departments both emphasized that law enforcement does not just include police oﬃcers. Capilouta said students should find what they are passionate about, and then find a way to pursue that passion within one of the 250 jobs people can do in law enforcement. “Whatever your passion is outside of the department, whatever your interest is, you’ll find a way to do it on the department as a fulltime job,” Capilouta said. Judith Martinez, a public health major, came to the fair to explore career options. Martinez said that she believes the experience was beneficial because it eases students’ anxiety about choosing a career path, and it boosts their

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MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019

Marina Concert: Electro-pop star doesn’t need diamonds to shine Concert REVIEW

‘LOVE + FEAR’ tour posted up at the Greek Theatre to deliver the sensual experience that the album was inspired by. MADISON AMIREHTESHAMI Staff Writer

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Marina serenaded the crowd with powerful ballad ‘Teen Idle.’

The opportunity to see an artist sing live is captivating for most music lovers. Over the weekend, this became a reality for electro-pop fans in Los Angeles. Marina Diamandis, known simply as Marina, performed at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, as part of her “LOVE + FEAR” tour. The small LA venue created an intimate concert for all guests. Those willing to pay for VIP passes received early access, tote bags and postcards featuring Marina’s original watercolor artwork. Other perks included the first availability to buy merchandise and a chance to wear Marina’s old costumes in an impromptu photo booth. Before Marina graced the stage, electro-pop artist Allie X, opened the show. She performed several of her newer songs including “Fresh Laundry.” After Allie X’s performance, fans waited anxiously before the announcement was made that MARINA was about to emerge. Shouts and hollers filled the building as dancers appeared

before the headliner swiftly arrived stage left. She started oﬀ her set with a song called, “Handmade Heaven,” from the” album. Released earlier this year, the album was inspired by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ theory that the two primary emotions that make up the human experience are fear and love. Marina’s interest in psychology started when she enrolled in a psychology course at Birkbeck University of London. Other interesting tidbits of her personal life were also included throughout the show. Marina is of Greek heritage, but has lived most of her life in the United Kingdom. She wore several outfits, including a custom blue corset with matching lace-up silk shorts styled by Mercedes Natalia. The corset top, designed by OLIMA atelier, featured a printed image of MARINA’s two cats, Mavis and Jupiter. A crowd favorite that she sang from her most recent album was “Orange Trees,” which she wrote as an ode to Lefkada,

a Greek island. “This is a special gig for many reasons. One obviously we’re at the Greek. And right now, I live between here and London, so this is a hometown gig. It was the first to sell out as well,” Marina said. She also sang songs from her first album, including “Hollywood.” From the same album, MARINA also sang “I Am Not a Robot.” Keyboardist and drummer, Fabian Egger, accompanied MARINA’s vocals during the song. Other songs were performed with several backup dancers, as Ryan Braun and Molly Horne performed a choreographed duet to Marina’s “Believe in Love.” The dancer moved gracefully across the stage as their movements reflected the lyrics about doubting love. The setlist included a mix of songs from diﬀerent years that members of the audience sang along with word for word. Although fans were familiar with the lyrics to her most popular songs, Marina surprised everyone with an unreleased song titled, “I’m Not Hungry Anymore.”

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Marina performed the song, ‘FROOT,’ with accompanying dancers Molly Horne (left), Ryan Braun (center) and Kayla Starr (right).

According to her, the ballad was originally for her 2015 album, “FROOT,” but never made it to oﬃcial production. Shortly after her departure, the crowd began chanting, “Marina,” begging for an encore.

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Fans erupted with cheers as Marina thrushed her hands up victoriously at the end of her performance of ‘Emotional Machine.’

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MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019

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The future aspirations of students were detailed onto paper with watercolor ink and personal art portraits which were hung up in Langsdorf Hall upon their completion.

Prophetic paint Freshman visualize their futures The Office of First Year Experience helped students reflect on their career goals while providing a space to meet new people. JULIAN OROZCO Staff Writer BILLY HUYNH Asst. Editor

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Students watercolor paint after brainstorming their goals.

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Students expressed their creativity and discussed their personal goals at the “Painting Your Future” event hosted by the Office of First Year Experience in Langsdorf Hall on Oct. 3. “It’s a great opportunity for students to come in and just be reflective regarding who they are and who they aspire to be,” said Demetri Kelley, the newly-appointed assistant dean of student affairs for the office. “It’s also a great opportunity to allow our students to socialize and just relax and get to know our staff a bit.” The event was emblematic for the goals of the office. The staff hope to help first year students by providing resources and creating a positive environment for them to share their feelings. “It’s a population that does exist on our campus, but there is no center that really focuses only on undeclared,” said Silvia Zamudio, student support coordinator for the office. “So when we started transcending into focusing on that group population, I was really excited to see what kind of things we could do with them.” The staff were excited about the event and work that they’re doing with students on a daily basis. “I love students. I can relate, you know? I went to (Mount San Antonio College), transferred here and I didn’t have anybody to talk to. I was a commuter, so I knew the struggle of going to school and going home and just kind of feeling lost,” said Matthew Duarte, a fellow for the office. As students entered, they were greeted by a table of snacks, tea and hot chocolate. Music played in the background to help set the mood for the festivities. The room was filled with students and staff members to provide encouragement and support. Kelley was pleased by the turnout and the students’ enthusiasm for the event. “It’s exciting because this is one of our first few events that we’ve had in our space. And so as you can see, it’s pretty active. Folks are having a great time painting, and I’m excited to see it,” Kelley said. The event commenced with students being asked what they hoped to accomplish in the immediate and distant future. Answers varied from making friendships to finding the perfect nap location on campus. The discussion then transitioned into a conversation about aspirations and dreams. Some students discussed their desire to make their family proud while others

hoped to find a stable career. After the brainstorming, students were provided with a water paint palette and given a chance to express their creativity and visualize their future. Painting stations were set up opposite to the “Y” board, a concept that was created by Kelley and is symbolic of how the oﬃce hopes to help students discover with events similar to the one held Thursday. “Very few students are asked why they want to do what they do,” Kelley said. “As we’re working with students who are seeking to discover their passions, their interests, so on and so forth, we wanted to make sure that we started with their why.” Kelley hopes that the event and eventual events will help provide an understanding for students about their motivations and dreams. “I’m excited to see how their experiences evolved during their time here and if their “why’s” shift at all. Sometimes, our values and sometimes our experiences shift our perspectives of ourselves and ultimately, that’s, in a way, what we want to happen for students in their college experience,” Kelley said. Upon finishing their artwork, student paintings were hung up and displayed for everyone to see. There was a diverse array of artwork, each displaying the imaginative artistry of the students. First-year student Makayla Kirkland expressed her enjoyment at demonstrating her creativity at the event. “It was really fun. I wasn’t even expecting to go to this event. But I was here, so I’m like, ‘Might as well,’” said Kirkland. She credits the oﬃce for providing an environment that fosters positive relationships. “I met a lot of friends, and it’s really improved my mood and mental state,” Kirkland said. The event was a developmental occasion that featured self-reflective discussions and stimulating painting. For first year students like Janee Camacho, the event provided a chance to participate in a unique experience that allowed for personal reflection and imagination. “It was my first time using watercolors. It was fun,” Camacho said. “I painted the sky, and then I tried to use bright colors so that it’s like a happy future.”

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MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019

‘Sexting’ doesn’t require complete exposure A sex week workshop teaches students to be responsible with sending explicit content. WENDY CHAVEZ Staff Writer

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Rosalina Camacho encourages students to speak comfortably about their sexting endeavors.

The WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center’s “Let’s Talk About Sex” event featured a segment on sexting on Oct. 3, where students gathered in Gordon Hall to learn about “safe sexting,” important guidelines to follow and potential consequences. Sexting is defined as texting sexual content or sending explicit photos and images of oneself through a mobile device to another party. The event was led by Rosalina Camacho, the coordinator for the WoMen and Gender Initiatives at the center, and organizes various workshops on sex, gender and culture throughout the semester.

“We asked some of the students, ‘What things would you want to know about?’ And, I think that’s where we brought out the whole week,” Camacho said. A screening of the documentary, “Addicted to Sexting,” showcased the lives of multiple people who talked about their own experiences with sexting, their perspective and how they first began engaging in the act. Popcorn and genital-shaped milk chocolate lollipops were provided for students to snack on during the film. The 1 hour, 20 minute documentary featured educators who spoke on the evolution of sexting. The film explained that sexting first emerged in the year 30,000 B.C. with cave paintings and has progressed more explicitly through the advancement of modern technology. The documentary included interviews with some people who spoke about the ridicule and emotional distress they faced

when things got out of hand and their photos were posted online nonconsensually. After the screening, students filled out a questionnaire asking what they learned from the documentary. Once collected, Camacho led an open discussion for students to share their opinion and speak openly about their own experience with sexting. Denise Mendez, a human services major, said that she first learned about sexting in high school when a classmate’s photos were shared, prompting them to drop out of school. “I know that definitely sending pictures would be something I’d want to discuss with the person first, what we’re okay and what we’re not (okay with) before sending them,” Mendez said. Camacho said that one misconception students may have is that sexting is wrong, and they should not take part in it when, in reality, it’s a decision a person must make on their own. When

boundaries are set between both parties, it can be very beneficial to the relationship. In order to protect one’s privacy, Camacho said students should not show their faces or any distinguishing marks when taking a photo of themselves in order to prevent the photo from being traced back to them. Sarah Colunga, a senior psychology major, said that attending workshops have been helpful for her because she didn’t have the opportunity to learn about sex-related topics in high school. “For me, coming from a Mexican family, my parents didn’t tell me anything, they didn’t let me take the sex portion of the health class,” Colunga said. “I think it’s really important that if you can’t get it at home and your friends don’t know anything, that you have an outlet, and that’s why these classes are important because you’re going to go through it at some point.”

Rhythm and rhymes turn tragic to magic

The Fullerton Museum Center hosted an open mic night for all walks of life. SARITA ESPINOSA Asst. Editor

Dimly illuminating candles atop earth tone-colored tablecloths created a warm atmosphere in the auditorium of the Fullerton Museum. The stage stood at the front of the room brightly lit, waiting for performers to speak their truth. On Friday, the Fullerton Museum Center hosted their monthly open mic night where community members showcased performances that included magic, music and poetry. Elvia Rubalcava-Taylor, the museum’s cultural events and operations assistant, explained the purpose of event. “It’s bringing diversity and diverse voices to the museum, and I think that’s a really important role that I have and that the museum wants to have,” Taylor said. The Real Poets of Orange

County were the featured artists of the evening. Despite their name, the group is an inclusive collective of artists who seek to connect and develop poets in the county. Their anthology, “Fight Evil With Poetry,” was available for purchase at the event. Christina Brown, an American studies graduate student and a member of the group, performed several of her poems on topics like feminism, heartache and horror films. Brown performed a piece inspired by a class she took on American monsters. “I want her to outrun every man who tries to catch her because I like horror movies to look diﬀerent from real life,” Brown recited in one of her pieces. Aisha Monks-Husain, another American studies graduate student, performed her poem exploring themes of racial identity titled, “Thoughts On My 23 and Me Report. ” Monks-Husain read, “Not white enough, not brown enough, not American enough / A gora in a catholic school uniform a sham in a shalwar-kameez. Clarified by

hyphens, mispronunciations and misspellings by stolen land and immigration papers.” Audience members included American studies professor Adam Golub who later tweeted, “Saw two of our American Studies grad students read poetry at an open mic night last night and they were terrific. Love the creativity that flows through our department.” Marc Cid provided comic relief for audience members with their poem about the internet. “Explain the plot of any Will Smith movie like you are Will Smith rapping at the end of that movie,” Cid said. Poet Mykel Taylor performed pieces about relationships and rape. Reflecting on her performance Taylor said, “I feel like it wasn’t my best work, but I have a story to tell. So f—- how I feel. It’s just like, let me just tell my story.” The warm, supportive environment allowed her to share her traumatic experiences. “Tonight went truly amazing, it was so many beautiful people on the inside. I don’t mean just the outside because y’all look damn good,

but I’m talking about inside,” Taylor said. Artist Quinn Lòpez also shared personal poetry. “I feel really cathartic, there’s not a lot of things within metropolitan inner-city areas like this, at least not statewide or countrywide. It’s usually really

hard to find and organize these events, and then it’s even harder to get up in front of people. ” The museum’s next open mic night will be held on Nov. 8, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos with a community altar to celebrate departed loved ones.

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“They pressured me my entire life to lose weight, even as a young child,” Elise said, having been put on a low-carb diet when she was five. “Right now, I’m really at a point in my recovery where I’m totally fine talking about this, it’s not painful,” Elise said. Elise added that the media doesn’t positively portray overweight bodies in media and has made it her mission to change that stigma. An intern for the station, Teagan Boram, played a role in planning the art show and also had artwork of her own displayed. Her “Bust of Homer”, a mixed-media sculpture of Homer Simpson, a fictional character from “The Simpsons,” made MELISA RYBALTOWSKI / DAILY TITAN of puzzle pieces, tin foil and hot glue demonstrated that art does Teagan Boram’s ‘The Bust of Homer’ is the result of mixing two art techniques. not have to be complex in order for it to be appreciated. “I actually made that for a class,” Boram said. “It was either you found materials to make an object, or you sculpt it, and then you coat it in something. I couldn’t really find specific things that would fit how I needed them to, so it ended up being like a combination of those two techniques.” The station’s art show set an example of how a close group of friends can connect with a larger community through muMELISA RYBALTOWSKI / DAILY TITAN sic and all forms of artistic expression. Made coffee shop customers analyze the array of artwork on the walls. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019

Men’s soccer falls to defending champs La Habra Life Center

CSUF forward Christian Pinzon had half of the team’s 16 shots in 2-0 loss. DANIEL BRITO Staff Writer

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Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team are on a two-game losing streak as they lost on Saturday, 2-0, to the defending national champions, the Maryland Terrapins. The 14th ranked Titans entered the three-game road trip coming oﬀ their first loss of the season and have now fallen to 8-2-1 on the season after losing to Maryland in the second game of the road trip. Maryland entered the game unranked at 5-3-1 and fourth in the Big Ten standings. The Terrapins got a corner kick, just one minute into the game, but failed to capitalize. CSUF followed up with two shot attempts in the third and eighth minute of the game to put pressure on a Maryland defense that only allowed one goal per game coming into this game. The Terrapins pushed the tempo in the game, quickly following the Titans shot attempts with two of their own, both

coming in the ninth minute. The frantic pace continued until a foul by freshman Tre McCalla awarded Maryland’s Eli Crognale a penalty kick that he converted for a 1-0 lead. It did not take long for the Terrapins to score again, scoring in the 23rd minute on a shot by Malcom Johnston to put them up, 2-0 The game became more physical as both teams, in the 33rd minute, started a string of yellow cards from referees with four handed out in less than 5 minutes. Edward Salazar and Rei Dowart were the ones at fault for the Titans, and Matt Di Rosa along with Eric Matzelvich received the yellow cards for the Terrapins. After another foul by McCalla, he was subbed out by the Titans for Mario Gomez. CSUF entered halftime down 2-0 and lost the shooting battle with seven shots to the nine from Maryland. Right out of halftime, the Terrapins made three substitutions, bringing in Justin Gielen, Malcom Johnston and Justin Harris. Maryland started to slack, committing oﬀsides twice in the 47th and 50th minutes. Terrapin Nick Richardson shot a goal, bottom center, in the 52nd minute, but Titan goalkeeper

Paul Andre-Guerin blocked it. Maryland got another shot off, saved by Guerin again and the Titans answered with three shots in just over a minute, two of them on goal, but saved by Terrapin goalkeeper Niklas Neumann. Both teams continued to trade shots, with Terrapin Eli Crognale and Titan Tre McCalla getting off shots in the 63rd minute, but neither team could finish their shots; the score remained unchanged. The Titans fired off three more shots before the end of the game, failing to score, and the Terrapins completed the 2-0 shutout on the Titans. Neumann stood out with five saves in a game that saw 31 combined shots between the teams. The Titans managed to have more shots on goal with five to the Terrapins’ four, but had nothing to show for it. Both teams were very physical and accrued seven yellow cards and nine fouls total. CSUF sits at 8-2-1 and with the best record in the Big West, but are one win above UC Santa Barbara, the second best team in the conference. The Titans are now 0-2 on their three-game road trip and will end it on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in their Big West opener against Cal State Northridge.

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MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019

Titans lose fourth straight Big West game

Volleyball struggles mount as they get reverse swept against Hawaii. KASON CLARK Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball lost in a reverse sweep to 11th ranked Hawaii on Saturday night. The loss dropped them to 8-7 on the season, their fourth straight loss since they started Big West play. The Titans started strong as they raced out to a 6-2 lead in the first set. Freshman Julia Crawford and junior Tyler Fezzey each recorded two kills during that stretch. Hawaii came back to tie the set at 10-10, but CSUF retook the lead and won the set in a close 25-22 finish. CSUF’s momentum did not carry over to the beginning of the second set as the Rainbow

Wahine took the lead, 11-6. The Titans bounced back with eight straight points to take the lead, with two kills from sophomore Haley Carmo. The Titans had a 21-14 lead before the Rainbow Wahine scored four straight points to cut the deficit to three, and in a similar fashion as the last set, the Titans were able to hold on and win the set, 25-20. The Titans were on match point and only needed to win one more set to win their first Big West game. Despite a strong start to the third set, the Titans failed to finish the match. Fullerton jumped out to an 11-4 lead from three more kills by Crawford. However, Hawaii went on several runs to get back in the match to cut deficits and eventually winning the set 25-23. The Rainbow Wahine continued their positive momentum as they dominated the fourth set. They scored four straight points

to start the match and did not trail the rest of the set. Hawaii took the fourth set, 25-15, to force a fifth and final set. Hawaii dominated early with a 13-7 lead, only needing two more points to complete the comeback. However, the Titans went on a 5-1 run to cut the deficit to two. An attack error committed by Titan Nicole Shuhandler gave Hawaii the final point to win the set,15-12, and the match, 3-2. Hawaii had the edge over the Titans in most statistical categories including kills and assists. The Titans had the advantage over Hawaii in kill percentage in the first two sets, but as the match went Hawaii’’s way, so did the kill percentage. Crawford recorded a double-double with a team-leading 20 kills and 15 digs. Junior Savanha Costello led the Titans with 30 digs and junior Makenzi Abelman recorded a team

high of 36 assists. CSUF’s early season success has not carried over into Big West play as they stand last in the conference with a 0-4 record. The loss extends their Big West losing streak to 26 straight

matches since 2017. The Titans will next play at UC Irvine this Saturday night at 7 p.m. The Anteaters are 4-12 this season and 1-3 in the Big West, but are coming oﬀ of an upset win over Hawaii on Friday night.

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8 Opinion

MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019

Trump and Nepotism

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The administration abuses power by hiring family Ivanka Trump serves as the senior advisor to the U.S. president, with one adequate qualification being that she graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. The more likely reason — her father is the U.S. president. Nepotism, the practice of favoritism in hiring people based on kinship, unfortunately creeps its way into politics, furthering corruption within the system. Hiring based off of familial relation is unfair and a misuse of authority. This is especially important in politics, where people like the president have tremendous power to make major changes in society. If corrupt people hire other corrupt people, then the country faces the danger of extreme injustice and inequality. Nepotism is unethical and can lead to hiring people who are incompetent to perform an important task, like being a senior advisor to the president. Such positions can’t be given to just anyone. According to the federal anti-nepotism statute in the U.S. Code of Law (5 U.S. Code § 3110), “A public official may not appoint, employ, promote, advance or advocate for appointment, employment, promotion or advancement, in or to a civilian position in the agency in which he is serving or over which he exercises jurisdiction.” As bad as this is, it is not something new. U.S. politics have had a history of nepotism. The ordinance went into effect after President John F. Kennedy nominated his younger brother to be the U.S. Attorney General in 1961. His brother was only

Showing favortism when hiring for important political positions could cause extreme injustice.

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35 years old with no prior courtroom experience. If Kennedy was truly trying to make the best decision it doesn’t seem like his brother should have been his first choice. According to the Huﬃngton Post, Kennedy responded to the situation by stating that the reason for picking his brother was to “give him a little experience before he goes out to practice law.” The Attorney General advises and represents a specific territory and serve the people of that area while “represent(ing) the United States in legal matters.” Appointing a sibling as the U.S. Attorney General who has yet to begin a career in law, is exactly the issue nepotism brings. Representing the U.S.

and advising the president is a crucial responsibility and someone who is inexperienced shouldn’t even be considered for the position. Currently, Ivanka Trump’s job is technically voluntary since she does not receive a salary, therefore this code cannot be used against her. However, while the code does not apply to her, it does not mean she should be granted the position, nor does it, by any means, make her the most qualified. The nepotism does not just stop at President Donald Trump’s daughter: the president has appointed his son’s brother-in-law, Kyle Yunaska, as chief of staﬀ of the Oﬃce of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis in the Department of Energy, and the vice president’s nephew works as the senior advisor for the President Trump’s 2020 campaign. Being president means the priority of the position needs to be making decisions that will benefit a majority of the country to the best of their abilities. Participating in nepotism and giving important roles to individuals with minimal experience can result in poor work quality. This blatant bias also forgoes the best interest of the people in charge. While it may seem like a small issue at hand, it’s crucial for a diverse group of people with political power, and not just friends and family members of those who are already in power. The only way to work toward equality for all U.S. citizens is to place qualified, experienced, fair and diverse people into political roles. We, as citizens, have the power to help do that, but those already in positions of authority need to abide by this standard or nothing will ever be fixed.

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