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Thursday May 9, 2019

Volume 105 Issue 52

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

City council commits to restoration

Softball nears Big West title Titans need two wins against UC Riverside to take the conference. ARNULFO GONZALEZ Asst. Sports Editor

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The “Brown Car” mural is one of the Lemon Park murals that may be restored over the next few years according to Fullerton Councilman Ahmad Zahra.

Fullerton votes to improve Lemon Park mural “Los Niños del Mundo.” ANDRE SALAZAR Asst. News Editor

Applause was heard during the Fullerton City Council meeting held on May 7 after council members approved the restoration of a

mural near Lemon Park. The 4-1 vote allowed the city to allocate $8,500 from the Fullerton Parks and Recreation budget to refurbish the “Los Niños del Mundo” mural, which will be the third time that Lemon Park art pieces have been restored since 1998. Fullerton Mayor Jesus Silva approved the restoration of the mural, citing it as a preservation of

the city’s history that could be used as an educational tool. Silva also said the community should have decided which mural would be restored. “That neighborhood is an old neighborhood in that a lot of people who grew up there still live there. They’re still involved so I would have liked to see them decide,” Silva said. Councilman Ahmad Zahra

requested that the restoration be placed on the council’s agenda because he said it is the easiest one to do and the most visible, which can help get residents excited for future mural restorations. However, Zahra also said the council may have another discussion about which mural to restore. SEE HISTORY

The Cal State Fullerton softball team currently holds a 15-3 record in conference play and looks to clinch their fourth straight Big West championship in the final regular season series this weekend against UC Riverside. The Titans have won all six regular season series against conference opponents this season, with three of them in sweep fashion. In CSUF’s most recent sweep against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the Mustangs were limited to three runs in three games while the Titans mustered 10 runs. As the beneficiary of a fourgame win streak, Fullerton is two games ahead of Hawaii and is one win away from clinching at least a share of the title, while two wins would give the Titans the championship. SEE FINALE

CSUF author writes her own story Height doesn’t stop human services major from achieving her goals. CHARITY CLARK

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Although she is 26 years old and 4 feet, 2 inches tall, Madison Clark is a Cal State Fullerton student who chooses to make the best out of her life. Clark was born with achondroplasia dwarfism, which is a form of shortlimbed dwarfism. Through it all, Clark doesn’t let size prevent her from reaching her passions and dreams as she views herself fully capable of accomplishing whatever she sets her mind to. A junior studying human services, Clark said her hardships of growing up as a little person inspired her to start writing a book. On July 8, 2015, she published her own book titled, “Always Looking Up.” Clark’s parents helped her come up with the name of her novel and after hearing the suggestion she instantly fell in love with it. “I’m like, that’s perfect because it has a double meaning ‘cause I’m always looking up, literally…. And I am always looking up when it comes to (facing) my daily struggles,” Clark said. After contacting different publishing companies and getting rejected multiple times, Clark continued to push forward to make her dream a reality by self-publishing her book. The creation of the book started off as simple journal entries that acted as a safe space for Clark to write down her thoughts and feelings. When Clark was younger, she couldn’t help but vent to her mom and teachers about different negative altercations that happened to her, such as getting bullied. “Things don’t come easy for me, I am treated differently every

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Madison Clark, a human services major, self-published her novel “Always Looking Up,” which details her life experience with achondroplasia dwarfism.

time I leave the house,” Clark said. “People look at me, people stare, laugh, take pictures, kids will become confused … of course, kids are just curious and I don’t mind that but it’s when the adults make fun or take pictures … and there are so many people like that.”

Her parents and teachers advice to her was to start writing her experiences down, and that’s what she did. Clark continued to keep multiple diaries throughout her life until high school, where she felt as if she had a story to tell.

“It’s all about educating the world about dwarfism,” Clark said. Clark said a common misconception people have is that those with dwarfism cannot think for themselves and can’t function as normally as a person with

average height. “Each of us is striving to be someone and do something just like everyone else. There’s lawyers, there’s doctors, we can be whatever we want to be,” Clark said. SEE BOOK

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Resource center looks for new director Three candidates vie for the Diversity and Inclusion Resource Center position.

Cal State Fullerton is looking for a new director to oversee the Diversity and Inclusion Resource Center in Pollak Library. A free lunch and open forum were held yesterday to give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to question Sofie Leon, a director of student programming at Cal Institute of Technology, who was one of the final candidates vying for the position of CSUF Director of the Diversity and Inclusion Resource Center. There will be a free lunch Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. to 1p.m. and then an open forum from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the other two candidates, Syreeta Green and Dr. Marcela Ramirez-Stapleton. Leon has served as a mentor for Women Mentoring Women at California Tech, a program that provides support to female undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students. Green has experience as the director of Equity, Inclusion & Multicultural Affairs at Midwestern State University in

Texas. Ramirez-Stapleton has served as the interim director of the Cross-Cultural Center at the University of California, Irvine and was the founding director of the Middle Eastern Student Center at the University of California, Riverside. Currently, Vincent Vigil is the interim director of DIRC. He has been the interim director for a year and said next year will be a resetting year for DIRC. “We have a lot of new faces joining DIRC in terms of the coordinators. There’s just going to be a lot of new programs and services that are the result of having a new coordinator in there and also having a new director. There’s just going to be a lot of newness,” said Vigil. One newcomer is Torrell Foree, the coordinator for the African American Resource Center. Foree said he’s interested in learning how he can enhance the Titan experience. “One of the things I’m interested in doing is learning more about students experiences on campus and how they utilize the African American Resource Center because to me, that’ll inform what things happen,” said Foree. There are currently no coordinators for the LGBT Queer Resource Center and the Chicana/ Chicano Resource Center. Vigil

CONTINUED FROM 1 “I’m actually very happy and excited that finally we’re going to get these done and hopefully get them done right so that they’ll last for a long time and so that our entire city and that particular neighborhood will be proud of it,” Zahra said. His interest in the murals began when he moved to Fullerton in the early 2000s which inspired his wish to restore art in the city, Zahra said. “I fell in love with them when

I moved to Fullerton 18 years ago and I’ve always felt that this is something that represents the diversity of our city, the Mexican American and Chicano heritage of our city,” said Zahra. “I love art and I think we need to beautify our city, we need to have more public art.” Aimee Aul, Fullerton Museum Education coordinator, gave a brief history of the murals during her presentation to the council. In 1978, Fullerton high school students and

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Sofie Leon, a candidate for director of the Diversity and Inclusion Resource center, shared her plans to assess the center’s offering and listen to students.

said the coordinators for those resource centers will be announced in early June. Foree said a good leader for DIRC is someone who understands the importance of affinity spaces, collaboration and affirming identities.

“Someone who is willing to be relatable to students, someone who is forward thinking, someone who students feel like they can trust, someone the students understand at the end of the day,” said Foree. Vigil said DIRC could always

volunteers created pieces over a 10-week period that had deep connections to their community with the guidance of artist David Whalen. The mural “Brown Car” tells the story of a vehicle owner who wanted to be a police officer but was killed at a party in Placentia. “Zoot Suit” is a representation of the incident that started the Zoot Suit Riots in 1943, in which Fullerton College has remembered with a play about the events.

“Los Niños del Mundo” was made in 1994 under the supervision of artist Emigdio Vasquez Sr., a CSUF alumnus, dedicated to the Orange County and the Chicano Arts Movement, according to Cal State Fullerton Department of Arts. It was created as a part of Citizens United for Fullerton Safety, with the intent to provide Fullerton youth an alternative to gang and drug involvement. Fullerton residents present at the meeting supported the mural

use more resources whether that be additional funding, staff or space. “We could always use more space because people are always talking about additional centers joining,” Vigil said. “We could always do more.” Some students within the Southwest Asian and North African community are advocating for their own resource center. Abled Advocators, a disability advocate club on campus, is advocating for a permanent space for students with disabilities to build a community. Leon said she would use a data-driven approach to assess how these centers would benefit students and if they are needed. “I am an engineer at heart so that data-driven approach, that’s my bread and butter. That’s where I like to be. That always works,” said Leon. Vigil said he hopes the new director will continue to teach the campus about the diverse identities. “I also hope they are able to help each of the centers grow and really strive for greatness throughout this next year,” Vigil said. “Hopefully this person can help each of the centers take it to the next level.” Angelina Dequina contributed to this article.

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restoration and talked about why the murals are important in the community by representing the Latino and Mexican American communities and celebrating diversity in Fullerton. Zahra said he was grateful for the people who came to support the restoration because it shows passion for the community. “I think there is such pride in these murals, in the history of our city, that people want this and I think we need it,’’ Zahra said.

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Friendship found through YouTube videos The AwkwardReady duo have discovered their purpose through vlogging. YVONNE VILLASENOR Staff Writer

When Amanda Rugamas and Reina Pelky aren’t working on campus or studying, they’re capturing and preserving their memories and friendship through their YouTube channel AwkwardReady. Consisting of quirky, improvised videos and explorations, their channel shares advice for incoming college students and parodies a day in their lives at Cal State Fullerton. Rugamas and Pelky spontaneously decided to make a YouTube account to document their college adventures and began brainstorming names for their channel. They decided on “AwkwardReady” as a way to combine their names, include part of their personalities and create a brand for themselves. In each video they greet their viewers with, “Hi, doodes!” and take their subscribers through their animated moments and adventures. In the past year, their YouTube account has increased to over 2,700 subscribers. Some of their influences are Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star, James Charles and Gabbie Hanna. With 17 videos so far, AwkwardReady’s escapades have included animals, Ubers, glow sticks and spontaneous missions around Fullerton. With their vlog experience, Rugamas and Pelky have taken their talents to help students at CSUF. Rugamas is a second-year human communications major and works as a Titan Ambassador tour guide. She believes her involvement at CSUF has helped change her entire experience regarding personal growth. Rugamas considers one

of her hobbies to be conducting tour guides because it combines two things she loves — talking to all kinds of people and CSUF. “I love tour guides so much because we interview prospective students, elementary school students or high school students, and they’re just so eager about CSUF so, my hobby is probably learning about CSUF. That sounds so nerdy, but I just love it so much,” Rugamas said. Pelky is a second-year communications major with an emphasis in advertising and works in Housing and Residential Engagement. She is also an active member of AdClub on campus. In high school, Pelky was featured on the popular YouTube channel React, where certain demographics (kids, teens, adults, elders) react to viral videos, trends, challenges, music videos and movie trailers. “(Teens React) really helped me

realize what I was really interested in: the film industry, entertainment and entertaining other people,” Pelky said. Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day changed their perceptions of the campus, and their friendship blossomed through the housing community. The pair highlighted living in the dorms on campus in their most viewed video “DORM TOUR CAUSE WHY NOT,” which has over 9,000 views. Rugamas and Pelky were initially put into a group chat discussing campus rooming options. Pelky recalled seeing Rugamas on move-in day and feeling hesitant to approach her. “I realized how weird (Rugamas) was because we were in the cafeteria one day and she just comes over and she’s like, ‘Hey dude, how’s it going?’ She hugs me. And I was like, ‘You know what? I can see myself being friends with her,’” Pelky said.

From that point forward, the two started bonding more in the residence hall as their eccentricities and self-proclaimed awkwardness led to them becoming best friends. “I love how our friendship represents a very diverse brand. I’m Hispanic, I have curly hair, all that stuff. She’s half white, half Asian. It’s kind of cool to see those two really diverse sides coming together and becoming a really good friendship,” Rugamas said. Sean Kirby, their former resident adviser, referred to the two as being “very energetic” and said they “keep you on your toes.” One of his favorite qualities about them is how they embrace their awkwardness. “I like that they’re constantly just being themselves rather than just trying to fit in, and as strange as that seems, it does keep things kind of lively,” Kirby said. Samantha Drews, a second-year

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cinema and television arts major, has known Rugamas and Pelky for over a year and currently rooms with them. Rugamas and Pelky are her best friends, and Drews helps them with their videos whenever they need it. Drews said the AwkwardReady duo are driven by their studious and hardworking demeanors and through their endeavours to improve themselves. Rugamas and Pelky consider themselves to share similar aspirations, an essential part of helping not only their friendship grow, but each other grow, while creating content to make people happy. “We try to be as creative as possible, and when we get that good feedback, it’s like, ‘Oh my goodness, we’re doing something right and we’re also making people laugh and smile.’ It’s rewarding,” Pelky said.

Book: Inspires pursuit of dreams 1 Another misconception people have about dwarfism is that they only date or hang out with little people, which Clark said is very false. Clark said those misconceptions made her insecure and question why she was born that way. But Clark said her parents wouldn’t let her feel sorry for herself. They taught her to become her own person, that she can accommodate and make things happen. This is something that meant a lot to her and she feels that it helped shape who she is today. “I came to the realization that I was born like this for a reason, and that possibly the reason is to share my story, to write that book and to get my story out there so people will learn about dwarfism and also people who are quote unquote disabled,” Clark said. She has faced many obstacles but she is known for her determination and motivation. CONTINUED FROM

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Tori Grigis, a childhood friend of Clark, said that throughout their lives she has witnessed many traumatic events that could have easily brought a person down, but these experiences didn’t hold Clark back. “The way that she stays so resilient and so whatever about that, and sees past that and continues to strive to be as independent as possible and lives her best life has been so motivating to me,” Grigis said. Clark is continuing to sell her book through different platforms including Amazon and the Barnes & Noble online book store. When she graduates, Clark has the desire to become a social worker to have the opportunity to help children and families. Until then, she will continue to share her positivity and motivation with others by going out to churches or different schools and sharing her story.

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Accessibility of streetwear is changing Street style has transformed into an unaffordable option.

MADELINE GRAY Asst. Opinion Editor

Woes of miniscule budgets and increasing bill payments riddle the lives of most college students. With the lack of money coming in, students must choose their investments wisely. Despite this reality, some broke students are spending the little money they have on overpriced streetwear like Gucci slides or Adidas Yeezy sneakers, when they should be investing in new laptops or saving up for car payments. Streetwear brands run the gamut of pricing, and their designs have entered the category of overpriced designer wear. Once budget-friendly streetwear brands collaborate with designers, their prices increase tenfold and lose their mass accessibility. Yet, their popularity persists as streetwear fans seem to be willing to blow their paychecks on new clothing like shoes and hoodies. High fashion has adopted the streetwear aesthetic, and now the industry is completely cashing

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out. Street apparel has been distanced from its original customers and marketed toward wealthier demographics. The rise of street style goes against the typical trickle-down effect and plays into the trickle-up effect. In this theory, styles and crazes make their way from the streets and low-income groups to the designers and high-income groups, spreading trends worldwide. Streetwear started following the trickle-up effect once it entered a new fashion category and was sought out by designers as the new marketable look. It seemed like less than a decade ago Walmart sold Champion sweatshirts in stores. Now online, Champion brand shirts can be bought for about $15 each from Walmart but stores such as Pacsun and Urban Outfitters sell the Champion hoodies for more than four times the original price. Champion signed a partnership deal with the French designer brand Vetements to collaborate on an apparel capsule collection. Among the hoodies, pants and sweaters, some of these items cost a staggering price of almost $800. It’s not just Champion and Vetements that are bringing the streetwear trend to the high-end scene. Virgil Abloh, Kanye West’s confidant and longtime fashion collaborator, built his career starting at the street level. Virgil Abloh’s streetwear started with comparatively cheaper prices at Pyrex Vision label. His designs now cost thousands of dollars since he accepted the position as the men’s

artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear. When West started his own brand Yeezy, there was already hype because of the name behind the design. His label carries minimalistic, simple items like trucker jackets and track pants but, his “designer” status puts his average designs at steep prices. Streetwear clothing looks the same across the board, even when comparing lowend products to high-end products. The only real dividing factor can come from the designer logos attached to those designs, which are somehow supposed to justify the zeros added to the price tag. The high-fashion industry has increased their acceptance of

streetwear as more brands are taken over by top designers. This has been especially exemplified over the past few runway seasons, where streetwear has become a huge hit in designers’ lines. But it’s an issue when streetwear is separated from its roots. Street apparel is now only for the wealthy. Streetwear items like obnoxious dad sneakers have made a comeback in high-end streetwear. These clunky shoes are sold at ridiculously high prices. Balenciaga’s Triple S low-top trainers run for $950. They’re even given a roughed up look to emulate a greater streetwear aesthetic. They’re Balenciaga though, so no one bats an eye.

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It’s unjustifiable that clothing which originated from the streets and started out at cheaper stores is now no longer accessible to original customers. These new highend streetwear brands are adopting the aesthetic left and right. Streetwear has been taken out of the streets and placed into the hands of the wealthy who can afford designer prices. While there are cheaper options for streetwear clothing, it’s the name brands and high fashion guise that tricks consumers. There are cheaper streetwear options out there. As students and budget-conscious individuals, don’t buy into the hype. Your wallet will thank you.

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The toxic reality of the art auction industry

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The market caters to the rich, while neglecting the artists.

ANGELINA DEQUINA Asst. Opinion Editor

Gordon Watson looked intense as he asked the cameraman of the documentary series “The Wonderful World of Gordon Watson” which pair of loafers he thought would dazzle the young British artist Hugo Wilson before he went to acquire his art. Watson, art collector from London, has cultivated a multi-million dollar business from buying and selling different pieces of art. His careful consideration of what color loafers to wear was something he considered as an important part of acquiring art, albeit a stupid one. He is the spitting image of an art collector who exaggerates the bourgeoisie-esque nature of the art market. His attention to unnecessary details reinforces the idea that collecting art is a rich person’s game — but there is an even bigger picture. Watson is a part of a larger trend of toxicity that has begun to seep through the art market, which exploits the tireless creative efforts of artists around the world. The market for art collectors and auction industries are concerningly about glamour, prestige and money rather than appreciating artists and their work. There are about 8,000 to 10,000 market-dominating art collectors in the world, according to the 2014 Art Collector Report. However, it is assumed that only 4,000 to 5,000 of these collectors have a public footprint. This means that a large swath of collectors work virtually undetected by the public. The United States has the largest concentration of art collectors, with New York being the powerhouse for collectors worldwide. New York is home to 9% of art collectors worldwide, London 6% and São Paulo, 3% . VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

Within this framework, there are distinctions between collectors. Artsy, an online art market platform, spells out the differences by categorizing collectors according to their motivations. Those who have the knowledge or taste for art are usually academically driven, whereas those who have money or access to the art market are financially driven. However, the article does not acknowledge that each type of collector is selfish in their own respect. Collecting art is seen as an investment, not a hobby. Those who take the profession seriously, such as Gordon Watson, zero in on specific artists and make a habit of nesting in art auctions. Whether they are buying the art to resell it or keeping it in their own home, collectors have a personal motivation that is almost always driven by money. This personal motivation impedes on the notion that art is meant to be shared and appreciated by people of all walks of life, rather than just the wealthy. When collectors store artwork in their home, they are the only ones who can appreciate it. Likewise, when collectors decide to open up galleries and charge an ostentatious amount of money for admission, they limit the audience who may view the pieces they install. What’s troubling about this scenario is that art is so often a product of the trials and tribulations of the people who create it. Rich people don’t always experience the same kinds of woes that inspire art, and yet they are the ones who are given the power to choose which pieces of art are the most valuable. The global art market was projected to have reached $67.4 billion in 2018 alone, which brought the market to its second highest level in 10 years, according to the 2019 Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report. The report also said that 61% of the art at auctions in 2018 sold for over $1 million, even though fine artists only make a little more than $48,000 per year. Though artists are the lifeline of the art market, the practices of art collectors and auctions systematically deviate them from their industry. Original artwork must not be owned by an entire industry and its pompous inhabitants.

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THURSDAY MAY 9, 2019

Baseball approaches end of season

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In his freshman year with the Titans, catcher Kameron Guangorena has a .270 batting average with 19 RBIs and one home run.

CSUF will face UC Riverside, looking for their first series win since early April. JORDAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

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After winning their final non-conference game of the season against Grand Canyon University on Tuesday night, the Cal State Fullerton baseball team will start the final stretch of their conference play this weekend when they travel to face off against UC Riverside. The weekend matchup will be a battle of two of the Big West’s lower-standing teams, as the Titans come into the series 20-24 and their 6-9 conference record places them sixth in the conference. The Highlanders are 16-29 and tied for eighth place in the Big West at 5-10. The Titans will look to get closer to above a .500 winning percentage and to keep their historically winning program intact, as they have never had a losing season since the program began Division I competition in 1975. Since joining the Big West in 1990, CSUF has only failed to finish in the top four of the conference once, back in 2007. CSUF has been looking for its first series win since the beginning of April, when the team took two out of three games from a visit to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, who are currently tied for first in the conference with No. 16 UC Santa Barbara. Leading the Fullerton offense is outfielder Mitchell Berryhill, who continues his historic run in his

final season with the Titans This season, Berryhill has had a batting average of .427, which is first in the Big West and fourth in the country. Berryhill had his 47 consecutive game on base-streak snapped on April 28 versus UC Irvine, which was the longest streak in the country at the time; he has reached base in the Titans’ five games since. Berryhill isn’t the only top CSUF hitter in the Big West, as Jarius Richards is sixth with a .338 batting average and Isaiah Garcia is ninth at .328. The three hitters carry CSUF to second in the conference with a .287 batting average, which bodes well for the Titans as UCR has the worst pitching ERA in the Big West at 6.72. The Highlanders are coming off being swept in a three-game series by Long Beach State, as they scored only six runs during the series. Before getting swept, UCR was on a hot streak, winning four out five games including winning a series against UCSB. The Riverside offense also has two of the top hitters in the Big West: outfielder Dean Miller who is fourth in the conference with a .352 batting average and first baseman Connor Cannon who is fifth with a .345 average. When these two teams met last year, the Titans won the first two games against UCR before having their eight-game win streak snapped in the series finale. Fullerton’s three-game series with the Highlanders will begin Friday at the Riverside Sports Complex, with first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m.

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Your irrepressible exuberance moves you to the front of any crowd today. But stay alert to signs and signals that suggest you crossed the line into egotistical or bossy territory. Be prepared to speedily reel in your aggressive zeal.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22) You make a demanding job look like a walk in the park today. You may be craving a mental challenge while your brain is firing on all cylinders. Others could be in awe over your unrelenting persistence, but you might not even notice..

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LIBRA (Sep. 23 - Oct. 22) Your diplomatic skills are as evident at home as they are in the professional world. You’re so adept in managing negotiations and handling interpersonal relations, there may be no ill will anywhere to be found in your encounters.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) An emotional avalanche may seem overwhelming today, but most of your feelings could prove to be fleeting. When in the throes of turmoil, things can appear far different from how they are when you’re in a calmer frame of mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

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Your common sense and flexible attitude create a winning combination. Don’t use a sledge hammer to push a thumbtack into place.

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Your mental, physical, and emotional energies work well in unison today. Equal amounts of meditation, exercise, and communication add to your current sense of wholeness.

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Daily Sudoku: Sat 6-Oct-2007

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The more psychic energy you devote to visualizing the outcome you desire, the more empowered you can be in its pursuit. Intriguing possibilities have an almost uncanny tendency to pop up in helpful ways when you’re working with unrestrained intensity.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

© thewordsearch.com Your perception functions like a mirror at times today. You think you’re picking up on a vibe being sent by someone else when you’re actually sensing your own hopes or fears projected back to you.

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8 Sports

THURSDAY MAY 9, 2019

Former college diver helps studentathletes jump towards success about the situation, she felt as if Associate Athletic Director was missing. Meredith Basil has worked in something “I had been an athlete for most athletics for over 17 years. of my life, so it was very strange. JULIA PIHL

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Meredith Basil, Cal State Fullerton associate athletics director, wasted no time when it came to discovering her deep love of sports. Athletics have been the driving force in Basil’s life no matter whether she was playing or mentoring. She was just six years old when her mother noticed she walked with one of her feet turned in, and the doctor suggested that she try out dance or gymnastics. Her mother enrolled her in gymnastics classes, and she was a natural. Basil climbed the ranks easily and made it to the elite level of gymnastics by the time she was 12, which allowed her to compete internationally. “What was really unique and cool about the opportunity is that we traveled and competed, but we made some other trips where we stayed in other parts of Europe and stayed with families and trained,” Basil said. She stayed with families in Holland, London and Berlin, which she cherishes. “Those are experiences that you don’t get to have, I lived with different families with some teammates for about a week and we trained and just hung out and lived life with them, everyday life,” Basil said. Basil’s gymnastics career ended prematurely after suffering a few injuries including fractures to her back that did not heal the way they should. Despite feeling heartbroken

I think on one level I was really heartbroken and on the other level it was pretty interesting to have free time that I’d never had before,” she said. Basil quickly found a way to fill this empty void by finding another sport: diving, a sport her back could handle. Although diving was important and something that Basil competed in with a club team, the thought of competing collegiately did not immediately cross her mind. Instead, she attended school just for academics. After receiving an opportunity from American University in Washington D.C., she realized it was something she couldn’t pass up. Basil transferred to American University for her final two years of her undergraduate which was the ideal fit from an academic and athletic standpoint. She was able to compete in an NCAA Div. 1 athletic program, while pursuing a degree in research and experimental psychology. She loved her time at American University so much that she stayed and competed as a graduate student in her final year of eligibility while working toward a doctorate. Basil had a decorated three-year diving career, earning CAA Conference Diver of the Year for each year with the team. Along with her awards, she also set school records for 1 meter (six dives), 3 meter (6 dives) and 3 meter (11 dives). Basil was also awarded conference all-academic team three consecutive years, a Verizon/ ESPN Academic All American twice and a CSCAA Academic All

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Meredith Basil provides support to CSUF athletics to making sure athletes meet NCAA eligbility.

American twice. Although Basil had completed her time as an athlete at American University, she still had to complete her degree She decided to become a graduate assistant coach for the diving team. When graduation time came, she realized that she did not want to leave the athletic world behind. “I woke up one morning and was like if I never went back to the lab, I’d be a little sad. If I never went back to the students, I’d be really disappointed,” Basil said. At this pivotal moment, Basil decided to switch career paths and pursue a career in college athletics. Basil served a few different positions before becoming the associate athletics director at CSUF. She was the head coach of American

University’s diving team before becoming the coordinator of academic support program for the student athletes at her alma mater. Basil also worked at Florida International University as director of the Student-Athlete Academic Center. At CSUF, Basil has played a couple roles. Previously she was the director of athletic academic services before taking leave to FIU for a year and two months. She then returned to CSUF in 2011. “I hope my time as an athlete makes me more empathic, a better listener and a better support system for having had that experience,” she said. Sinai Fatafehi, member of the track team at CSUF, said that Basil has been a great support system and advocate for not only herself as an athlete at Fullerton, but also the

athletics program as a whole. She recounted one time that Basil went out of her way to support the athletics department. “One time track and field had a fundraiser and she brought her daughter and then that same day she had to stay for it as much as she could and then she had to leave for the women’s basketball game,” Fatafehi said. This can be credited to the fact that Basil loves her job, and wants the student athletes to get the most out of their time at CSUF. “I can actually say I love what I do and that changes your quality of life in a really powerful way. I get to do that with students and help them find their path and support them. That totally changes their quality of life and that’s really gratifying,” Basil said.

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THE STUDENT VOICE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON

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Infielder Sam Kennedy has hit 20 RBIs and four home runs this season. CONTINUED FROM 1 The Titans’ offense is propelled by the bats of outfielders Ari Williams and Kelsie Whitmore, both of whom are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in batting average in conference play. Williams is fresh off of her Softball Field Player of the Week accolade as she attained a .700 batting average this past weekend’s series against Cal Poly. The Moreno Valley native continues to tear the bases and she also leads the conference with nine stolen bases. In the circle, CSUF pitcher Dani Martinez continues to dominate; she collected her fifth Big West Softball Freshman of the Week award this week. Martinez currently has the second best ERA (1.06) in the conference behind only UC Davis’ Brooke Yanez (0.94). The Bellflower native also has the second best strikeout per seven innings ratio with a 6.26 average. Meanwhile, UC Riverside currently sits in sixth place in the Big West at 8-10. The Highlanders are coming off a sweep of UC Santa Barbara over the weekend, VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

outscoring the Gauchos 20-7 in the three-game series. UCR is led offensively by juniors Danielle Ortega and Emma Ramelot. Ortega has five RBIs and two stolen bases and a .324 batting average in conference play. Ramelot has been a catalyst with the bat for the Highlanders as she has 14 RBIs and two home runs, both of which are tied for the team lead. In conference games, UCR’s pitching staff is ranked last in the Big West for home runs as they have allowed 18 home runs, meaning the Highlander pitchers will have their hands full as Fullerton has hit 15 home runs this season, which is second in the conference. When these two teams met in 2018, the Titans won the series, winning two of the three games. UC Riverside won the first game, 4-2, before the Titans came back and won both games of the doubleheader to take the series. First pitch for Friday’s game is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Amy S. Harrison Softball Field.

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