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Thursday February 21, 2019

Volume 105 Issue 14

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

City Council power clash erupts Titans

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CSUF softball overcame rain delays to defeat San Diego State. JORDAN MENDOZA Daily Titan

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After over nine years on the council, Bruce Whitaker lost his Board of Director’s position with the OC Water District in a 3-2 decision.

Freshman member gets majority vote to take over existing councilman’s post. ANDRE SALAZAR Daily Titan

Fullerton council member Ahmad Zahra replaced council

member Bruce Whitaker as a representative on the board of directors for the Orange County Water District, winning a 3-2 vote during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Two weeks ago, when the Fullerton City Council reviewed its representation on regional advisory bodies, Zahra requested

that the council allow him to take Whitaker’s place on the board. “The agenda was a Brown Act violation,” Whitaker said. “That’s what forced the council to have to deal with it again tonight, but those three who stubbornly wanted to make this move, of course they’re able to have the muscle to do it again.”

The Brown Act requires that legislative bodies post agendas of meetings three days in advance of the meeting, and stick to what is set in the agenda. The Fullerton City Council violated the Brown Act when members nominated Zahra for the position without prior notice to the public. SEE CONFLICT

After winning three out of five games in the Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson, the Cal State Fullerton softball team returned home and defeated San Diego State 5-1 on a rainy Wednesday night. Junior right-hander Sophie Frost got the win for CSUF, making her 5-2 for the year. Frost pitched 5.2 innings in relief of starting pitcher Janelle Rodriguez. Frost shutdown the Aztecs, giving up only two hits and striking out three, and had three 1-2-3 innings. It was Rodriguez’s first start this season for the Titans (8-3). The Whittier native lasted 1.1 innings, giving up one run and two walks. Eight Titans had hits, including senior Ari Williams, who had two hits for CSUF. Along with Williams, three other Titans drove in an RBI. SEE DELIVER

ASI summon wizards to craft wands

Jose Hernandez, a first-year computer science major, created the wand for his girlfriend as a belated Valentine’s Day gift.

Witches and warlocks conjure sorcery with chopsticks and hot glue. KRISTINA GARCIA NATHAN NGUYEN Daily Titan

Iconic “Harry Potter” music played around a table of wizards and warlocks during the Associated Students Inc. DropIn Art Workshop on Wednesday in the Titan Student Union. Attendees transformed simple chopsticks into mystical weapons, waving their wands

in symphonic fashion as “expelliarmus” and other spells were cast across the Grand Stair Studio. Art Instructor Kathleen Anne Cerdena entrusted a wooden wand to each person to initiate their own creative development. Loaded hot glue guns, paint bottles, paintbrushes and blow dryers were laid out for participants to begin the wand-crafting process. “I was trying to think of Gryffindor vibes, because I always knew that Harry Potter

had a broomstick wand, but I wanted it to be edgy,” said Ali Parandi, a third-year child and adolescent studies major. Parandi said his favorite spell was “wingardium leviosa,” a popular incantation among “Harry Potter” fans. Parandi, along with other “Harry Potter” fanatics, were eager to create their first wands. “I came here because I was interested ever since the first semester, but I never had the time, so I’ve always wanted to make a Harry Potter wand, because I’m interested in Harry Potter and

I wanted my own wand,” said Jose Hernandez, a first-year computer science major. Between the crafts and spells, Parandi found other reasons to attend the workshop. He has classes three times a week, most of them on the Irvine campus, but instead of trying to find a place to nap, Parandi immerses himself with other on-campus activities and events. “It makes me want to stay at CSUF longer and it makes it more interactive to get to know other people,” Parandi said.

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Although the workshop was only an hour long, those in attendance were able to fashion intricate staffs and scepters varying from vibrant colors to dark matter. Artists freestyled designs, ranging from plain wood to whirling patterns as inspiration flowed from their fingers, letting magic inspire their work. Hernandez made a detailed wand for his girlfriend that rivaled the work of legendary wandmaker Ollivander himself. SEE MAGIC

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2 News

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2019

TSU welcomes Pieology and Hibachi-San

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Cal State Fullerton President Fram Virjee officially welcomes Pieology Pizzeria CEO Gregg Imamoto and his restaurant to the TSU.

The ceremony added two more healthy on campus food options. BAYLEE MAUST Staff Writer

A grand opening ceremony was held Feb. 20 in the Titan Student Union to celebrate the newest additions to the food court, Hibachi-San and Pieology Pizzeria. Pieology opened on Jan. 22, and Hibachi-San opened in fall 2018. The TSU was invigorated back in 2016 with a 26,000 square-foot expansion, said Associated Students Inc. Board of Trustees chair Riley Duncan. “We have been working hand in hand with our campus partners to make this food court

expansion a reality, and as you can see, students love it,” Duncan said. Tony Lynch, Auxiliary Services Corporation division director, said the project has taken over a year to complete and involved finding new restaurants to replace Round Table Pizza that was originally on campus. “One of the ideas at the time was looking at re-doing our existing Round Table Pizza or looking for more current pizza that would be more in synch with healthier dieting. Obviously there are a few of them out there, but one in particular would be Pieology that’s located down the road from us,” Lynch said. Crystal Newman, Auxiliary Service Corporation marketing

and project manager said one of the ways they looked for new food court options was through surveys. “We spent a couple weeks in different parts of the campus where we have computers set up and allow the students to come and take the survey. We offer a free beverage if they take it,” Newman said. Since the Auxiliary Services Corporation is facilitating the opening and operation of the restaurants, the food court expansions are funded by the corporation and are not paid for by student tuition, said Lynch. “The students benefit greatly by having the latest, greatest concepts without having to pay for them. We in turn operate those as a regular business and have to cover everything just

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here than just excellent food and options at the TSU,” Virjee said. “When you talk about the intersection of food and learning, especially at higher education, I might think there’s another cause to celebrate these two new great eateries. There’s good arguments that outside of the classroom and laboratory excellent food has something to do with the learning experience.” Virjee also said the food court additions bring a personal atmosphere to the TSU that he wants to be a part of. “Today’s ribbon cutting is just shining up the counters as far as I’m concerned. I’m really glad to be here and celebrate hanging out informally in our kitchen,” Virjee said.

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like we would a store down the street,” Lynch said. Gregg Imamoto, Pieology Pizzeria CEO, said he was excited to expand the business especially because Fullerton is the home to the first Pieology, which opened in March 2011 on State College Blvd. “The Cal State Fullerton family has played an important part in the Pieology success story and we are excited to now become a fixture at the Titan Student Union food complex,” Imamoto said. Cal State Fullerton President Fram Virjee said he was honored and glad to be a part of this process. Virjee thanked Pieology and Hibachi-San for partnering with the campus and deemed them honorary Titans. “There’s a lot more going on

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Students test their ‘Black Jeopardy’ history

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Black Student Union members compete to showcase cultural knowledge.

Roshon Williams Master of Ceremonies for ‘Black Jeopardy,’ facilitates lively discussion.

Trivia highlights the importance of recognizing culture.

had 30 seconds to think of the answer before raising their hands to answer in question form. Wrong answers resulted in a deduction of points. Categories ranged from entertainment, music, and sports to culture and traditions. The game was often interrupted by laughter from the crowd. Murrell said he wanted the questions for the jeopardy showdown to reflect the parts of history that African Americans have influenced. For example, Black History Month originated in 1925 and lasted for a week. In 1976, the week was expanded to a month after President Gerald Ford called for Americans to honor accomplishments of African Americans throughout history. “It’s really important to know history as an African American just because the circumstances we have now weren’t always the same

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Applause and buzzer sounds rung in the air at the “Black Jeopardy” event on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The Black Student Union, which includes Sistertalk and the Alliance for the Preservation of African Consciousness, held the event in Juniper 150, the bottom floor of the Juniper dorm building. “We decided to host this event today because it’s Black History Month,” said Kyree Jackson, President of Sistertalk. “There’s so many things about black culture that gets lost throughout history.

We kind of wanted to have today as a day to educate everyone.” Free food from Raising Cane’s was provided to those who attended the event. APAC provided the club with a $200 food budget, said Austin Murrell, the Vice President of APAC. Attendees got to know each other as they ate food and listened to music before forming teams. “This is one of the events that we have been doing for a few semesters, said Devlin Shelby, Treasurer of APAC. “It’s also a learning opportunity. It’s a fun activity where everyone can come out and have a good time.” Four teams of eight people answered questions pertaining to African- American history in the style of the television show “Jeopardy”. Jackson and Master of Ceremonies Roshon Williams asked the audience a question and each team

Conflict: Change in city leadership CONTINUED FROM 1 Zahra explained that his reason for wanting to serve on the board was to provide a new perspective for the city. During last Friday’s city council meeting, Zahra said that he sees the water infrastructure affecting impoverished areas in Fullerton. “I hear the arguments of experience. This is what experience has led us to, the status quo,” Zahra said. “The poverty in our city has expanded and what I see is a water infrastructure that’s crumbling. We’re considering water rates now that are going to affect disadvantaged communities disproportionately.” Fullerton Mayor Jesus Silva, who was one of the dissenting votes, said that he was surprised by the request and that prior to Feb. 5, he had no knowledge of Zahra’s interest or intention to seek the position. “No, I didn’t know. I know we were going through the process. I did ask him ‘What are you interested in?’ and he never mentioned that,” Silva said. Silva said he felt that Whitaker’s time wasn’t up and didn’t see a reason as to why he should be taken off the board. Silva also added that he was concerned about future votes. Council member Jan Flory said she was also caught off guard by the request, explaining that she was surprised both by Zahra’s intention and his commitment to stand firm on his position when Whitaker objected to his notion. However, she voted in favor of him replacing Whitaker after recognizing what Zahra could contribute to the board. “The more I thought about it, the more it made sense to me from the diversity point of view. The members of the audience were implying that there were some sort of quid-pro-quo, but that was not the case,” Flory said. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

Flory was appointed to the city council on Jan. 29 and Whitaker voted against her appointment. “The meetings have been contentious before and it really needs to stop,” said Sean Paden, a 17-year Fullerton resident. “The City Council is engaged in a tit-for-tat and score settling and it’s not what an elected, or in the case of Jan Flory, appointed (member) should do.” Several other citizens also objected to Zahra’s appointment. Fullerton resident Liz Savage said the situation was a travesty. “He’s inexperienced. He’s never been to any of the meetings. He just started on city council (for) a couple of months,” Savage said. “He’s the one who instigated this whole issue last meeting by bringing up an item for a vote that was not agendized.” Jeff Koskela, a retiree living in Fullerton, said he was disappointed with the politics behind the decision. “(Whitaker) wasn’t doing anything incompetent or illegal or wrong, he just wasn’t particularly popular with certain people on council,” Koskela said. “(Zahra) has no seniority, so he’s not going to have the ability to make the decisions that our current man did.” However, Zahra did garner support from some attendees. “I’m definitely encouraged. I think that it’s definitely time that Fullerton has a new voice,” said Arnel Dino, a Fullerton business owner. “We need a new perspective and we’ve got issues that need to be addressed now and not two years from now and I think Ahmad would be a good advocate for our city.” Miguel Hidalgo and Hosam Elattar contributed to this article.

as they once were. We didn’t have the same type of visibility, we didn’t have the same type of viewpoints that we could express our point of views,” Murrell said. Murrell said that Cal State Fullerton does not do enough to celebrate Black History Month. “I don’t think we have enough advertisement for the black community. We are doing our best that we can do as far as making it easier for the black students to see this community on campus. I don’t think the school really makes sure that we’re maximizing all of our resources in order to increase that type of community,” he said. Shelby said that the Black Student Union does a good job of celebrating Black History Month. Jackson agreed with Murrell and added that the campus could do a little better. “I feel like there could be a little bit more done,” she said. “I feel

like us as a campus could do a little bit better, so it’s kind of mixed. I see the progression but there’s still room for improvement.” After the final round, where teams wagered their points to answer the final question, a winning team was provided with a $20 gift card to Raising Cane’s. The group then battled it out for the gift card by playing rock, paper, scissors. Murrell said minorities have to be strong because they are judged by the color of their skin and the event allowed those who attended to celebrate black excellence. “Black history is amazing. It’s beautiful. There are so many incredible and strong women and men that were able to influence it in a positive aspect to empower all the people to be more influencers, to show that you shouldn’t be afraid to wear your character on your chest,” Murrell said.

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4 Opinion

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Modernizing political titles isn’t activism Jennifer Newsom’s shift to “first partner” misses the mark.

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News flash, Jennifer Siebel Newsom — fighting for equality isn’t a PR campaign. After newly elected California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn into office, Siebel Newsom also made a decision that was sadly considered newsworthy. She changed her title from “first lady” to “first partner” on her Twitter profile and other official media, forgetting that a title is just a title. “It opens up the opportunity for any couple to really step in, and that’s exciting to me,” Siebel Newsom said in an interview with Politico. But taking on a different title doesn’t open up that opportunity. Running for governor and winning as a LGBTQ couple opens up that opportunity. In fact, the couple that should be applauded for opening opportunities is newly elected Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, and his longtime partner Marlon Reis. Polis and Reis experienced discrimination before Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was declared unconstitutional. The act ensured that every couple that is legally married can receive federal benefits like Social Security, health insurance and veterans benefits. While news coverage of the couple doesn’t indicate that they are legally married Polis and Reis still benefit from the recent

normalization of their relationship, according to CNN. The fact that gay marriage is a recent legal highlight shows the progress made towards normalizing gay relationships. In a CNN firsthand commentary Polis and Reis shared their discrimination experience as the first openly gay couple elected to Congress. They would get awkward glances. Reis was mistaken as Polis’ staff aide and again, as his son. A government member services official insisted that Reis was a constitutional “designee” not “spouse,” until seeing Reis’ ID, according to CNN. Polis and Reis have consistently persevered in the face of LGBTQ discrimination with more than title changes. This gives an example of what opening opportunities and paving the way for others to come looks like. In short, fighting for gender and sexuality equality involves doing more than adopting gender-neutral terms. While Siebel Newsom likely has more planned, she should do more than change her title before saying she’s doing legitimate LGBTQ activism. As Reis has shown by taking the title “First Man,” fighting for gender equality doesn’t mean getting rid of gender. It means fighting for the right to not be discriminated against based on gender or love interest, and that fight takes many forms. In fact, eliminating gender would downplay the importance of unique gender identities and love interests. As gay men, Polis and Reis could argue that the gender of who they are attracted to matters. It’s the discrimination against their love that they oppose. Even with kind intent, Siebel Newsom doesn’t dictate what term or title opens up opportunities for other groups. Advancing gender and sexuality

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equality isn’t about simply using gender-neutral terms over gender-specific ones. It is about having the option to choose, as well as recognizing accomplishments on the way to genuine equality. It is about remembering the past, and recognizing that fighting for equality isn’t fought in the press with a photo shoot and some sound bites. It’s fought by passing gender

and LGBTQ-equal legislation,protesting andhandling discrimination in a way that sets an example for others. The problem with Siebel Newsom’s decision to politicize her title choice is that, intentionally or not, it seems like she’s turning her work into a public relations campaign instead of genuine advocacy. That’s the mistake of spotlighting something that was

marginally important at best, instead of letting her accomplishments speak for themselves. Siebel Newsom’s decision to break title tradition is worth a thumbs-up at best, not a round of applause. Over-exaggerating the significance of this change hurts her and her husband politically, and takes away from the importance of actual advocacy.

Religious classes must be inclusive Christianity cannot be favored within the public school system.

EMILY MIFFLIN Daily Titan

A few weeks ago, President Donald Trump and Republican politicians advocated for Bible literacy classes across American classrooms. This policy can be beneficial for students around the country, but only if it’s expanded to other religions. Currently, politicians are only advocating for religious studies classes that focus on the Old and New Testament. Proposals for religious studies in public schools aren’t necessarily a bad idea, but they need to be refined and broadened so that students can study other religions and not be confined by Christian beliefs. If religion cannot be taught in an objective manner, Americans will continuously have prejudiced views of other beliefs. Religious studies in public schools should be used to provide a clear understanding on how religions affect history and culture around the world. If politicians only confine classes to Christian beliefs and history, then they are just perpetuating the idea that only the most popular religion of our nation should be understood and respected. Recently, a Maryland high school student challenged the teaching of Islamic beliefs and history. She said that her First Amendment rights were being violated because the world VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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history lesson didn’t correspond with her Christian beliefs. The 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the school system didn’t violate the student’s rights because the curriculum wasn’t used for indoctrination but for teaching the impact of Islam. Christian values in the classroom seem to have more leeway in America, and this is an issue. If Bible literacy classes are the only religious studies classes, America is discounting studies of other world religions like Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

This keeps the populace stuck in a loop of religious intolerance, which has been prevalent throughout American history. Religious studies classes are exactly what the U.S.needs to combat this vicious cycle. Our country is not single-minded when it comes to politics, but also when it comes to religion. Americans need to reach a point where people can understand and learn about religions in an objective manner, and think critically about beliefs that don’t automatically fit their worldview. Religious studies classes

are a good starting point. This mindset of discounting other belief systems without having a true understanding of them is toxic and can lead to prejudice and even religious extremism. Unsurprisingly, terrorism is usually the result of close-minded ideology, with 53 percent of attacks being carried out by religious extremists, according to the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism. If the U.S.is going to teach religion in the classroom, then it cannot show favoritism for

Christianity as it will continue the belief in supremacy over others. This is where Trump and other Republicans go wrong. They don’t take into account the need to understand world religions, which deserve to be taught in our schools. Though our world seems to be getting more and more secular, religion is still an integral part of our lives. By not opening ourselves up to different perspectives, we’re doomed to remain ignorant and repeat the mistakes of those who have lived before us.

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Magic: Creating art from oddities in the TSU

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Crafters channeled their inner ‘Harry Potter’ spirit.

Cierra Maciel, a third-year art education major, let her creative side free. CONTINUED FROM 1 “Valentine’s Day just passed, and I didn’t get my girlfriend something, and she likes Harry Potter, so that’s why I added the little heart right here. That was for her,” Hernandez said. Cerdena said she wanted to become an instructor after thinking about the positive effects art entails with students’ mental wellness.

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“I love to do arts and crafts, that’s just my hobby,” Cerdena said. “As a psych major, I know about art therapy and how effective it can be, so I thought of it as a stress reliever for myself and for students.” Cerdena’s views were shared among the group as students attended the afternoon event during a gap between their busy schedules to relieve stress and

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blow off steam. “I just think it kind of puts me in a good mood for tests and things because it ‘de-stresses’ me. I have an exam today, but I’m not stressed anymore because I’m having fun,” Parandi said. “Harry Potter” fans will be able to gather at another themed workshop on Thursday at 3 p.m., where sorcerers will

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Wands were created with chopsticks, paint and a hot glue gun in the TSU.

be creating potion jars to complete their collection of magical items. Cerdena said that she gets inspiration for her art workshops from Pinterest but she also came up with her own creations for the semester. Other workshops include learning how to paint, creating upcycled T-shirt bags and designing wire jewelry.

Associated Students Inc. DropIn Art Workshops will continue through the rest of February, every Wednesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. “It fills the gap of the day,” said Cierra Maciel, a third-year art education major. “I think it’s a cool, fun activity to have fun and meet people. Channel the Harry Potter vibes.”

6 Sports

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Hornets hone in on conference title Guard Jailen Moore made five 3-pointers in win over Copper Mountain. ANGELINA DEQUINA Daily Titan

Fullerton College men’s basketball team is now one step closer to capturing the Orange Empire Conference title after defeating Copper Mountain College 62-43 on Wednesday. With the win over Copper Mountain, the Hornets extended their win streak to six games. Three Hornets reached double figures in scoring, including guard Jailen Moore’s team-high 17 points. The Hornets improved to 101 in conference play this season, with the only blemish on their record coming in a 69-63 loss against Copper Mountain a few weeks earlier. “They’re out in the middle of nowhere and we had a really rough bus ride out there. We had three or four guys get really sick before the game and there were a lot of things that went wrong for us leading up to the game and that kind of affected us on the floor,” said Fullerton College’s head coach Perry Webster. The Hornets are ranked as the second best men’s basketball team in the state by the California Community College Athletic Association, a title Webster said the team was determined to keep after their lone conference loss to the Fighting Cacti. “It’s good to be here but we’ve been here before. We want to make sure we finish this thing off and win the league

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Hornets guard Rodrick McCobb grabbed seven rebounds and had six assists in 35 minutes of play.

championship and then finish it off at the end and win state championship,” Webster said. With Fullerton College trailing Copper Mountain 23-18 in the first half, it appeared the Hornets’ five-game win streak was coming to an end. The Hornets were shooting 20.6 percent from the field compared to the Fighting Cacti’s 36 percent. “We were doing the right things in the first half, we were

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just missing a lot of shots that we normally make so we talked in halftime about continuing to play our game and see how it works out,” Webster said. Hornets guard Lance Coleman II has functioned as the main cog of the Hornets offense, averaging a team-high 19.2 points per game this season. In Wednesday’s game, he had eight of Fullerton’s 18 points in the first half. Although he was

the leading scorer for Fullerton, Coleman was benched midway through the first half after missing his first six shots. Copper Mountain guard Anthony Rice scored 17 points, making six out of seven of his free throw attempts but the Hornets got back in front with 16:40 left in the game and wouldn’t relinquish the lead. “We just stuck together and we knew that we couldn’t help and make shots because the first

half was so terrible. We played together and made the right plays,” Coleman said. The Hornets made nine 3-pointers in the second half, with five of them coming from Moore. “Fullerton College isn’t excited for second place finishes, we want to go win the whole thing,” Webster said. The Hornets will close out the season against Saddleback College on Feb. 22.

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LIBRA (Sep. 23 - Oct. 22) You assert yourself in subtle but clear ways today. You may signal your message through your appearance or go straight for speaking the unbridled truth.

SYNONYMS FOR KINDNESS:

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A crafty excursion provides you with enjoyment and inspiration. When you create, you tap into the primal forces of the universe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Your enthusiasm for the future bursts forth with such vigor that you are up for almost anything. Choosing one dream and sticking to it sounds boring when you can entertain many variants in your mind and thereby have them all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

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The public eye turns back to you. You are concerned with maintaining your standing in the community and wish to tend to the various relationships that allow you to excel at your work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

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A close pal illuminates a practical path forward for you that still meets your ideals. As you recount your aspirations and your desire for financial freedom, they reveal options that had not occurred to you before.

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Your intuitive network broadcasts a vivid vision that you share with a benevolent ally in your professional world. Thankfully, your input leads to positive shifts in your business.

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PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

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8 Sports

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Titans ready for challenge ahead CSUF men’s basketball team looks to snap Aggies’ five-game win streak. JULIUS CHOI Daily Titan

=With both teams on winning streaks, only one team will be able to keep their streak intact when Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball plays UC Davis on Thursday night. This will mark the first time these teams will meet since the Titans eliminated the Aggies in the 2018 Big West Tournament semifinals. After opening in February with a 60-53 loss to UC Irvine, the Titans have won three straight games and sit in second place in the Big West Conference. CSUF’s offense has been proficient this season, leading the conference with a 46.3 field goal percentage. The Titans are 9-0 when making 50 percent or more of their shots from the field. In CSUF’s most recent game, guard Kyle Allman Jr. scored 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field leading the Titans to a 78-71 win against Cal State Northridge. While Allman and guard Khalil Ahmad are the top two scorers on the team, Ahmad hopes to have a bigger impact after scoring a season-low four points against the Matadors, where he was unable to convert a field goal on eight shot attempts.

Forward Jackson Rowe has been a complementary player to the Titan backcourt duo on the offensive end. He reached double figures in scoring in seven of the last eight contests and has made a 3-pointer for the fourth consecutive game. Rowe’s effectiveness in rebounding could change the pace of the game as he averages a team-high 7.9 rebounds per game. UC Davis averages 30.2 rebounds per game, currently the lowest mark in the Big West in comparison to CSUF’s 37.2 rebounds. Cal State Fullerton will have to be wary of protecting its passing lanes as the Aggies’ defense racks up 6.4 steals per game, which ranked third in the Big West. The Aggies, meanwhile, have won five consecutive games while limiting opponents to 60 points or less in three of those contests. UC Davis is led by fourth-year guard TJ Shorts II, who leads the team with an average of 14.2 points per game.He embraces his role as a playmaker, as evidenced by his team-high 4.2 assists. Despite being the shortest player on the team, Shorts II’s knack for rebounds reminds people why he is the reigning Big West Player of the Year. He leads the Aggies with an average of five rebounds per game. The game will follow women’s basketball in a doubleheader, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 pm at Titan Gym.

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Guard Kyle Allman Jr.’s 18.5 points per game average is ranked third in the Big West Conference.

Deliver: Four runs scored in fourth inning

Janelle Rodriguez pitches to San Diego State Aztecs at a home game on Feb. 20, 2019. CONTINUED FROM 1 Aztec MJ James was handed her first loss on the season for SDSU (6-4). James pitched four innings, allowing five runs on seven hits. SDSU leadoff hitter Kiera Wright got the game going for the Aztecs, as she got on base after Rodriguez threw an illegal pitch. Junior Shelby Thompson hit a sacrifice fly to center field to bring Wright in and give the Aztecs their first run of the game. After giving up runners on first and second with one out,

Rodriguez was replaced by Frost, who was able to get out of the jam thanks to Wright stepping out of the box on a would-be two-run hit. “Janelle didn’t have her stuff tonight, but the way she greeted me off the field, willing to give me that ball, that shows a lot about her character,” Frost said. “I wanted to do good for her.” With rain coming down at the Anderson Family Field, a rain delay was called after junior Kelsie Whitmore was hit by a pitch in the second inning to load the bases with two outs.

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The Titans pulled the tarp out onto the field as the rain began to pour. During the delay, CSUF Athletic Director Jim Donovan helped the grounds crew push water out from the field. The Titans were able to capitalize with the bases loaded after the 40-minute rain delay, as freshman Alexa Neil hit an infield single to get CSUF on the board. “We washed off the start of the game and we came back fresh,” said head coach Kelly Ford.

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Softball players roll a tarp over Anderson Family Field to keep it dry.

It was the bottom of the fourth when the Titans caught fire, as senior Ari Williams hit a double to bring in Kelsie Whitmore and give the Titans their first lead of the ballgame. On the following at-bat, Irie Siofele hit an infield single to bring Williams in. With the bases loaded once more, Rodriguez drew a walk, and freshman Paola Villegas scored on James’ wild pitch to give the Titans a 5-1 lead. “We started going after a smaller zone,” Ford said. “When we hit pitches in

our strike zone, good things happen.” After the Aztecs led with a hit in the final inning, Hill made a leaping catch at third base and was able to get the runner out for the double play. Down to their final out, SDSU’s Kylie Fraser grounded out to shortstop Kelsey Munoz. “This just gets our mojo going heading into (Cathedral City),” Ford said. Arnulfo Gonzalez contributed to this article.

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