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Thursday March 14, 2019

Volume 105 Issue 23

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Latinx leaders and authors pave way

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Authors George Pla and David Ayón signed free copies of their book, ‘Power Shifts: How Latinos in California Transformed Politics in America,’ along with other panelists.

Past local and state officials changed national politics at the spoke on increasing visibility Titan Student Union on March for marginalized residents. 12. HOSAM ELATTAR Daily Titan

Historical California Latinx politicians sat on a panel to discuss how their community has

The event was a collaboration between Associated Students, University Advancement and Student Affairs, said Michael Karg, senior director of development. Inez Gonzalez, moderator and director of the Latino

Communications institute (LCI), formulated and asked questions to George Pla and David Ayón, authors of the book “Power Shift: How Latinos in California Transformed Politics in America.” “My biggest takeaway is that regular people can become great leaders and do great things and so that’s how I ended the event,

encouraging students to read the book and be inspired by regular people that were bold and decided to run for office,” Gonzalez said. Pla and Ayón’s book recounts the story of 10 Los Angeles Latinx leaders who the authors said were critical in forming social change in politics as well as reforming the U.S. labor movement

and U.S.-Mexico relations. A free copy of the book was handed out after the event and could be signed by panel members. The book is entitled “Power Shift” because Ayón and Pla recognized a change in California politics. SEE CHICANO

Women’s reception celebrates strength

Keynote speaker Charlesetta Medina shared her life story and academic comeback. TAYLOR ARREY ADAM MALDONADO Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton President Framroze Virjee hosted a Women’s History Month Reception in the Arboretum on Wednesday to celebrate women and advancements that they have made to pave the way for future generations. The night began with a welcome by president Virjee who recognized Cal State Fullerton’s success in encouraging female empowerment. He specifically gave recognition to the many female leaders that have held influential roles on campus. “For the first time in our history, our ASI officers are all women. For our campus leadership team, our executive team, half of them are women. Six of our nine deans are women,” Virjee said. Charlesetta Medina, a fulltime staff member for the Mihaylo College Center for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Institute, was the keynote speaker. Medina, a CSUF alumna, shared her story as a mother of three who was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business and working two part-time jobs, when she was academically disqualified. She used her experiences to encourage the mostly

At the Bacon Pavilion in the Fullerton Arboretum, Charlesetta Medina reminded students that failure isn’t the end,.

female audience to persevere, embrace adversity and test their limits. “Sometimes we look to others to sort of empower us, and empowerment for me is a self-motivated thing. I want to encourage women to empower themselves just by being willing to step out of their comfort zones and take the risk, do new things, do things that they haven’t done

before,” said Medina. Medina saw her experience of being disqualified as a setback, but not one that would keep her down. She cared more about how the disqualification affected her family than how it affected her career. “Failing didn’t feel good, but you know what? It wasn’t fatal. I believe that as parents we can use our families as excuses or

reasons. Mine became reasons for doing what seemed impossible,” Medina said. Continuing her mission to promote women in business, Medina began the Titan Women Collective. The collective is geared towards junior- and senior-level students enrolled in Mihaylo College and gives them the opportunity to learn skills from Orange County business

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executives. The reception also included an interview between Associated Students President Ana Aldazabal, Patricia Palleschi, president and founder of The Executive Agency, and Tess Buckley, a CSUF communications professor and recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Teacher Associate Award. SEE FEMALE

‘Echoes of Steel: A History of Martial Arts’

Column: Being previously homeless keeps me motivated

European weapons and artifacts from the 15th to 19th century displayed in the Pollak Library.

Although it’s not a stepping stone to a lifelong career, I stay at my job because it provides me with crucial stability.

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Chicano: Government represents community CONTINUED FROM 1 Ayón said the title speaks to the political power shift to Latinos who were not historically included in infrastructure decisions that were often destructive to their community. Ayón said he saw this power change with the building of the Gold Line extension of the metro system that runs through Boyle Heights and all the way to East LA, an issue the Latinx community mobilized to make happen in 2009. “This was such a radical change from the building of the freeways that were done without any consultation, without any consideration. You could see the arch of the development of the community and it’s politics, it’s leadership, it’s mobilization, it’s participation there alone,” said Ayón. Ayón said the concept of the book was challenged by the 2016 presidential election. He went on to say the election fell into this pattern of social and political advancement followed by social and political backlash, adding that every time the community grew and had greater visibility, they would receive pushback Hispanic and Latinx students made up 41.5 percent of the students enrolled in fall 2018 making them the largest demographic at CSUF. As of July 2017, there are about 59 million Latinos in the United States, more than 15 million of which live in California, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the Latinx community making up more than 18 percent of the United States population Pla said that even in 2019 the community is “practically invisible”. “David in his comments in the book said we’re even disposable in some cases, not to mention stereotyped from birth and by some even demonized,” Pla said. “There’s a character in D.C. who should spend more time reading his history

Panelists discuss the history of Latinx communities attaining political power through activism and legislation.

books and less time on Twitter. I think you know who I’m talking about.” Some of the leaders discussed in the book were on the panel, including Richard Alatorre, former LA council member, and Gloria Molina, the first Chicana member of the California State Assembly. Molina highlighted that she struggled running for office in the 1980s because she experienced pressures to conform for being a woman. “In 1982 we kicked opened that door,” said Molina. “It set kind of a whole different pattern as to the way women were looked upon and given that opportunity.” Molina said she was lucky to be succeeded by strong and courageous female leaders. “We’ve proven to be effective as leaders. We’ve ve been proven to be good advocates on

behalf of the community and I knew being the first,you have to set the example. If you did something wrong it would speak volumes,” said Molina. Recently appointed Fullerton Mayor Jesus Silva attended the event and said the power shift has occurred in Northern Fullerton and Orange County over the last few years. “It started when my wife got elected onto the assembly. I think it’s continuing. I got elected in 2016 —Jesus Silva — you can’t get anymore Latino then that, and then when Gil Cisneros was elected as congressmen so there is a shift,” said Silva. Silva said he was unsure if the 2020 elections would see the first Latinx president in the oval office. “Anything is possible. When President Obama got elected I think there was a lot of doubters and sceptics and it happened. So

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right now, I don’t know. Anything could happen. I know this shift will continue to happen in Orange County. How far it carries I think that is to be seen,” said Silva. Alatorre said the Latinx community cannot wait for a national leader to emerge. “Cesar Chavez is one in a lifetime. If we wait for that to happen, we’re not going to see anything,” said Alatorre. “I think in this room there are leaders. There are people that care. There are people who want change and the like. We’re going to look to you.” Melina Cabrera, public relations major and Mesa Cooperativa representative said she came to the event because of her own interest in politics. “I kind of wanted to see some Latinos like me that are in politics and what their perspective is and hear what they have to

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say,” said Cabrera. Ana Aldazabal, ASI President, said that many Latinx students are already taking up leadership roles by pushing for civil rights on campus. “DREAM CO-OP is a really big advocate for immigrant rights. I know that they meet with legislators to talk about undocumented students and how to help them,” said Aldazabal. Pla said he and Ayón wrote their book because young people should recognize the major contributions people like Alatorre and Molina have made. “I want to be clear that it’s not one group over another. It’s bringing a large segment in our society front and center,” said Pla. “In 2019, it’s time that we have these stories before you (so) that our young people know their history and can look up to role models that look like you and me.”

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Career Center hosts negotiation workshop

Students learn how to detect salary low-balling and when to speak up. CHARITY CLARK Daily Titan

With graduation approaching, students are actively looking for job opportunities, and the Mihaylo Career Center hosted its second Salary Negotiation event to assist students with their search. The event emphasized the importance of being knowledgeable on what salary offers students should accept, whether or not they should decline an offer, and other tools and advice for post-graduate careers. Although the event was geared towards graduate students, other students pursuing their undergraduate degree or from different majors were still encouraged to come out. The presentation was hosted by Jeffrey Lum, a Cal State Fullerton human resources senior recruiter. Lum said the Career Center took the feedback from the first Salary Negotiation event and implemented the feedback into this one to better cater to students. The presentation focused on what a job applicant needs to know in order to negotiate. Lum said to talk about a potential start date for the position if they mention the salary. “(That) will change the focus of money, into, ‘Okay this is what we want. We’re looking at three weeks, does this date work for you?’” Lum said. “Get all that information, because you’re going to need that, along with your money, to figure out if this is actually a good offer for you guys.” Lum said it is important to relax while handling negotiation because in his experience,

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Senior recruiter Jeffrey Lum discusses tactics for negotiating a salary and work benefits that accurately reflect students’ work experience.

employers are looking for opportunities to offer applicants less. “Never show extreme emotion when you get that offer. Don’t scream in joy or whatever. Keep it silent. Express optimism. Always ask for time to think about the offer,” Lum said. “I know some former hiring managers of mine, they would tell me, ‘Man! They accept the offer on the spot. I could have offered less.’” For graduate students who may already be in their field of work and seek to increase their

pay with their new job after graduating, it was advised to not always expect higher pay. This applies especially if one is going into a new field of work. Another key point from CSUF Career Center is that salary negotiation is about more than money. When evaluating a salary offer, students should also consider if the position offers advancement opportunities, 401k benefits, mentoring, quality higher management, support for continuing education and other career benefits, according to the CSUF Career Center.

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Before going into negotiation, ask about their total compensation package, which consist of benefits, paid time off, and vacation days, said Lum. It was also advised to ask about their pension and retirement programs. Lum said students have to know what skills they can bring to the job. “You have to have facts to back up why you are worth what you are worth and how you do that is by researching, talking to all the other professionals that you guys know in the field,” Lum said.

Lum said to request 24-48 hours to take time to think about the offer before accepting. If a job pressures someone to make a decision right away, that can be a red flag. Lum’s goal was to ensure that this presentation helped students when negotiating their salary. Mihaylo Career Services, the Career Center located in Langsdorf Hall and other career resources are available to answer further career questions students have about their aspirations after graduation.

Female: Gender in workplace study

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Associated Students President Ana Aldazabal interivewed Patricia Palleschi, president of The Executive Agency, and CSUF professor Tess Buckley. CONTINUED FROM

Buckley’s research discussed gender roles in the workplace, particularly with women in positions of power in traditionally male-dominated industries. Women involved in the study found that their gender affected how they composed themselves in a work environment. “So one of my participants would say ‘You know, I never decorated my office, I wouldn’t bring a purse to meetings. I wore kind of the same colors as the other men,’” Buckley said. “‘I’d keep my head down, produce great work, and try to remain genderless.” While Buckley acknowledged that gender expectations have changed since the time of her research, women are still facing challenges in the modern-day work environment.

“Most of my grad research, my participants were a few generations older than they would be for us, so the corporate climate looks a little bit different today, but there’s still gender bias, there’s still discrimination, it’s never going to go away 100 percent,.” Buckley said. The event reminded guests that to hold a leadership role in today’s workplaces, women must be willing to grow, stretch and persevere through adversity. The path to equality is yet to be fulfilled, but by continuing to support women, society progresses in closing the gap that exists between men and women. “Women empowerment means women stepping into the roles despite the fact that society and culture may not think that they belong there because they can do a better job or just as good a job as men,” Virjee said.

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Medieval art at the Pollak Library

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A history of the combat arts of Europe was presented in CSUF’s Pollak Library.

‘Echoes of Steel: A History of Martial Arts’ showcases swords and daggers. STEPHANIE DELATEUR Freelancer

Decorated with swords and books stands another temporary exhibit in the Atrium Gallery of the Pollak Library. “Echoes of Steel: A History of European Martial Arts” showcase several reproductions of swords from the 15th century to the 19th century, as well as 16th century clothing and armor. “The message is that the martial arts of humanity is intrinsic to ourselves,” said Myles Cupp, curator and Cal State Fullerton alumnus. “It’s more than just fighting techniques … Martial arts is an expression of

humanity’s struggle against nature, against other men and even against our own soul.” The inspiration for the exhibit came to Cupp overseas. “I took a visit to Italy for a fencing tournament and when I was there I was very impressed by how far reaching the influence of the ancient Romans actually was,” Cupp said. “I started to see, ‘Wow, the influence of an ancient culture 2,000 years ago still is impacting us today.’” That is the reason the starting point in the exhibit is ancient history, Cupp said. This is not Cupp’s first time curating an exhibit at CSUF as he was in charge of an exhibit in 2015 titled “Historical European Martial Arts: A Lost Legacy.” “I think it’s super interesting how they have so much history

in such a small area,” said Alexssander Loya, a third-year sociology major. The exhibit featured swords varying in size, shape and length, from longswords, rapiers and sideswords displayed alongside armor and reconstructed clothing. Even though the contents of the exhibit seem disconnected from modern society, they are closely tied with verbal communication. Expressions such as double-edged sword and wrestled with an idea come from martial arts, Cupp said. “Humans talk about their martial arts in common parlance, even people who don’t actually participate in them because we immediately understand what it means when we use this language to communicate amongst

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Swords from the 15th to 19th century were put on display by curator Myles Cupp.

one another,” Cupp said. While the swords may not be used practically, they make for a good presentation, as one of them was featured on television. Cupp said he used one of the swords on the History Channel show “Knife or Death,” a series related to the History Channel show “Forged in Fire.” He has always been interested in history, including European history, Renaissance history and medieval history. When Cupp attended CSUF, he found a club that brought his attention in Historical European Martial Arts. Historical European Martial Arts intrigued him so much that he became interested in historical sword fighting, clothing and weapons. Cupp said that he wants the

exhibit to “share that epiphany of mine about how you can study history through fencing with the rest of the community.” While the objects encased in glass might be interesting and appealing to some, Cupp emphasized that it is something the audience should keep in mind. “What I would like them to take away is the renewed appreciation for how martial arts from the most ancient of days to the modern day is interwoven with the story of humanity,” Cupp said. Cupp also said the chances of another exhibit are not impossible. “We might do it again, and we might have even better things next time,” he said. This exhibit will be in the Pollak Library until the end of March.

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Column: Staying at my job to survive

Fear of living in my car kept me at my monotonous job.

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This particular morning I woke up later than usual, a warm breeze coming through my broken passenger window.

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There are many rationalizations for staying in a job I do not consistently enjoy. Fear of becoming destitute and struggling again motivates me to stay. I refuse to be without basic needs, including shelter. I am grateful I have a source of decent income that requires minimal brain power. I make easy money as my coworkers say.

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I lived in my car for a while. I had friends who lent me their shower and some fridge space, but I was sleeping in my car most nights. Few experiences are worse than waking up in my car without any place to go. A job would have alleviated the stress and uncertainty of my life at the time. Employers were not responding positively, if at all, to my resume and applications. This continued for several months until I finally rented a room and found a job through a staffing agency shortly after. I have issues with easy money jobs. These positions tend to be mind-numbingly monotonous. At work, my brain begins to atrophy, fluid leaking from my ears after doing the same

thing day in and day out for months. This easy money job is a reliable source of income that brings a level of security and comfort to my life. I value these sentiments more than how much I like my stepping-stone job position. It is a fair trade for me. I work the graveyard shift. The hours are not optimal but it’s a perfect fit with my nocturnal nature and my class schedule. Unfortunately, this does not allow much time for extracurricular activities. Even daily tasks like taking the trash out need to be scheduled. Needless to say, mild chaos is commonplace for me. Sometimes, looking at my job is finite and the company’s expectation of unrequited

dedication to the workplace. However, it is by no means a big enough of a catalyst for a job search. There are several factors that influence someone’s outlook and satisfaction regarding their

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Fear of becoming destitute and struggling again motivates me to stay.

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I woke up with a start. It took me a minute to realize where I was. Like many nights before, I had parked my car in the Walmart parking lot to get some sleep. This particular morning I woke up later than usual, a warm breeze coming through my broken passenger window. A gallon of water, a note and four five dollar bills were on the passenger seat. The note read something like:“We don’t know each other but whatever happened in your life I hope this little bit helps. You deserve better.”

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I am not confident I fully jive with this category. When I learn something new at work or feel productive I find myself upbeat as the hours fly by. Other days, when my pile of paperwork has been handled by my first shift counterpart and I have trouble getting the work mojo flowing, I become a negative Nancy. Despite everything, I have become comfortable and almost complacent with my job. The pay is decent and I don’t mind the hours, until work makes me miss something. Working a job I am not completely jazzed about what I like to do, what I am good at, what I would like to learn and what I do not want to do. In short, this sometimes undesirable job has ironically given me direction.

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Softball to host third tournament Six teams from across the nation will play in the Easton Invitational. DEMETRIOUS HERRERA Daily Titan

With a 1-0 loss to the Houston Cougars on Tuesday night, the Titans are looking ahead towards the annual Easton Invitational to rectify a game that seemed within their grasp and expand on more recent wins. The Easton Invitational is set to take place at Cal State Fullerton and will see six other teams, aside from the Titans, take the field this weekend. During this stretch of the season, it is not uncommon for the Titans be hosting or participating in invitationals, classics, and tournaments. Just last weekend, the Titans spent two days in Northern California, going 3-1 in the Silicon Valley Classic, and with this weekend primed for more nonconference play, the Titans will surely seize another opportunity to build upon their 15-9 season record. Since the beginning of the season, the Titans have been the poster child of quality tournament play, boasting a 63.6 win percentage

across five competitions. A large reason the Titans have been so successful in their various nonconference games is due to their pitching staff competing at a high level and giving their team a chance to take advantage offensively night in and night out. Over the course of the season, the top three Titans in innings pitched — junior Sophie Frost (63), freshman Dani Martinez (53), and sophomore Taylor Dockins (25.1) — all respectively rank among the top five leaders of a given category in Big West conference standings. Frost has the second most wins in the Big West, Dockins has the fourth best ERA in the conference and Martinez has the fourth most strikeouts. Not only does this Titan trio provide stability in the circle they also provide depth and a uniqueness of skill few teams can say they possess. While pitching has likely been on the shortlist of things to not worry about for the Titans and head coach Kelly Ford, leading up to the Easton Invitational, hitting has been at the forefront of things to tighten up on. With a cumulative .254 batting average, the Titans’ turbulent lineup can only be credited as the third worst in the

Big West Conference, something which could spell trouble moving forward for Fullerton’s offense. Aside from Fullerton’s top three hitters — freshman Alexa Neil (.348), sophomore Deshea Hill (.329), and senior Ari Williams (.388) —no other batter for the Titans has been able to exceed or match the Big West Conference batting average (.264) so far this season. On Thursday night, the Titans will kick off their four-game weekend against Boston University and ring in the Easton Invitational as the only match of the day. The Titans have only played against Boston in three contests, once in 2018 and twice in 2017, with Fullerton ultimately having a one- game edge over their east coast opponent. Boston are arguably at the height of their game, topping their league with an 11-9 season record. The Titans will likely have a challenge on their hands against the Terriers come Thursday. If CSUF softball comes in with the same reliable pitching and any minor improvements to the lineup, then Boston might be looking down the barrel of another “L” in the career column against Fullerton.

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Outfielder Ari Williams has five home runs and 18 RBIs this season.

Titans still in search for first series win

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After starting the season 4-2, Cal State Fullerton baseball has struggled in March, winning just three of their last eight games. However, they look to get back on track against James Madison University on Friday. The Titans sit at 7-7 after winning their midweek matchup with USC. JMU carries a 12-5 record to Goodwin Field, but the Dukes are 0-3 in road games this season. JMU started the season 5-0 until they lost their first game of the season against Lafayette College. The Dukes’ lone series away from home was against No. 8 University of Louisville, who swept JMU. In that series, the Cardinals outscored the Dukes 17-1 and shut them out twice. Since that sweep the Dukes are 5-1 and have outscored opponents 46-22 while getting two shutouts of their own. The Titans are struggling offensively as they have scored 24 runs in five home games this season. This will be the first time that these two programs have met since the 1995 matchup in the Baton Rouge regional, which saw the Titans beat JMU. James Madison is led by

Shortstop Sahid Valenzuela has 10 RBIs this season, and leads the team 21 hits in 55 at-bats.

infielder Kyle Novak, who has a .316 batting average through the first 15 games to accompany 13 RBIs. There is also power coming from catcher Michael Morgan as he has eight extra base hits so far this season. He has been very effective with getting on base as he leads the team with 13 walks.

The Dukes’ pitching staff is also doing quite well as they have a combined 3.52 earned run average and 178 strikeouts. JMU starting pitchers Kevin Kelly (3-1), Nick Stewart (1-2) and Joe Williams (1-0) all have an average under 4.00 ERA with 18 or more innings pitched so far this season.

Titans are led by outfielder Mitchell Berryhill who has a .422 batting average through the first 14 games. Isaiah Garcia and Daniel Cope, along with Berryhill, currently lead the Titans with four extra base hits. Pitcher Tanner Bibee is the current leader of the Titans pitching staff, as he has started

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four games and won the first two decisions, accumulating 12 strikeouts with no runs allowed. JMU ranks 30th in Division I baseball in strikeouts per nine innings at 10.7. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday at Goodwin Field.

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The insistent whispering sound you’re hearing today is the voice of your subconscious, passing out instructions you can no longer ignore. Does this mean you must stop being pragmatic and put your gut feelings before reliable facts? Of course not.

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Your self-imposed solitary confinement is over. You’re more than ready to take center stage and put your best ideas out into the open today. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to grow discouraged when you’re feeling invisible, but the universe is setting you up for your debut.

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THURSDAY MARCH 14, 2019

Titans determined to defend title CSUF men’s basketball have not won against UC Davis this season. JORDAN MENDOZA Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team will start their run for a second consecutive Big West title against UC Davis today in the first round of the Big West Tournament at the Honda Center. The Titans go into the tournament ranked third after finishing conference play at 10-6. CSUF will play the Aggies for the third time in their past six games. Senior guards Kyle Allman Jr. and Khalil Ahmad lead the Titans with each averaging 17.8 points per game, ranking fourth in the conference. The Big West recognized the duo earlier this week, with Allman Jr. being named to the all-conference first team and Ahmad getting second team honors. “I think he (Ahmad) should’ve been on first team,” Allman Jr. said. “There wasn’t anybody on first team that was better than him.” In their first meeting this year, the Titans defeated UC Davis 62-58, but the Aggies got revenge in the second meeting by taking CSUF down 66-59. Turnovers proved to be the deciding factor in the Titans’ loss to UC Davis, as they turned the ball over 17 times, compared to UC Davis’ nine, which Allman Jr. knows his team can fix. “(We’re) just trying to make simple plays instead of home run plays,” Allman Jr. said. Even in the loss, CSUF still shot better than the Aggies by

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The Titans’ defense have averaged 3.3 blocks and and 5.8 steals per game this season.

making 42.3 percent of their shots compared to Davis’ 37.7 percent. The Titans are ranked second in the conference in shooting percentage, this year at 45.7 percent. Scoring has been a problem for UC Davis as they are ranked last in the conference in scoring, averaging 65.6 points per game (CSUF ranks third with 72.5 points per game). The Aggies are also at the bottom of the Big West in rebounding, at 29.9 boards per game. Free throws will also play a key part in the game, as the Aggies are first in the conference from the free throw line,

making 71.6 percent of their shots from the charity stripe, while the Titans are third at 69.9 percent. Aggies’ senior guard TJ Shorts II leads the team in points per game at 14.7 and rebounds at 4.8. As a member of the all-Big West first team, Shorts II also leads his team in assists (4.2) and steals (1.6) per game. Shorts II has been the X-factor in his team’s games against Fullerton this year, as he did not play in UC Davis’ loss at Titan Gym on Feb. 21 due to a knee injury. Shorts II returned to his team in the win at The Pavilion

in Davis, notching a team-high 18 points, five assists and eight rebounds. “He’s really hard to guard. He’s quick, has a lot of moves, he’s pretty explosive,” Allman Jr. said. “It’s a pretty hard task, but I think we could do it.” With Fullerton returning to the tournament as the defending champions, Ahmad knows that his team will be the team to beat. “We won it last year and everyone feels like that they should have beat us or could have beat us and that could have been them holding up the trophy, so there’s definitely a target

(on our back),” Ahmad said. Although the transparency in the Big West has been consistent with eight different champions in the past eight years, Allman Jr. believes his team’s experience will give the Titans a chance at back-to-back titles. “We got the same team, we play the same way,” Allman Jr. said. “When we’re clicking, we’re hard to stop.” Tipoff from the Honda Center will be at 2:30 p.m., or 30 minutes after the conclusion of No. 2 UC Santa Barbara against No. 7 Cal State Northridge. All first round games will be streamed on ESPN3.

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