2019-11-07

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Thursday November 7, 2019

Volume 106 Issue 35

Men’s soccer advances The Titans won 2-0 at Cal Poly in the first round of the Big West tournament.

BILLY HUYNH Asst. Editor

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Advocates for the new center wore white shirts to show their support at the city council meeting.

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A sign held by a woman in support of the center.

New homeless center funded Fullerton City Council agrees to allocate money to hold those experiencing homelessness.

DIANA TRAN WENDY CHAVEZ Staff Writers

With a 4-1 vote, The Fullerton City Council agreed to allocate $500,000 to the Illumination Foundation, which will create a 150-bed recuperative navigation center

for residents experiencing homelessness.

The Illumination Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide interdisciplinary services for those who are facing homelessness and help them find lasting stability.

The organization will provide a 60-bed recuperative care facility as well as a 90bed navigation center, which will be located at 3535 W. Commonwealth Ave. The new shelter is expected to open early 2020, said Paul Leon, CEO of the Illumination Foundation.

Recuperative care facilities give

healthcare providers a safe space to discharge homeless individuals who no longer require hospitalization but still need to recover from an illness or injury.

The navigation center aims to provide room and board for homeless residents as case managers work toward connecting them to homelessness resources. Unlike traditional homeless shelters, occupants are allowed to bring their partners, pets and possessions.

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Native Americans share their heritage

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President Fram Virjee takes photos with attendees in celebration of Native American Heritage Month in the Titan Student Union Pavilions.

CSUF celebrates through cultural food and traditional performances.

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The Cal State Fullerton community gathered to celebrate and recognize Native American Heritage Month hosted by Inter-Tribal Student Council with cultural food, live performances and a keynote speech to raise visibility and awareness of the indigenous culture.

Poster boards of iconic Native American figures such as U.S. representative members Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland, NASA mechanical engineer Aaron Yazzie and Oscar-nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio bordered the room, highlighting the paths they have carved for their community.

Inter-Tribal singers and brothers Jackson “Rolling Thunder” Tahuka and Pearson Tahuka welcomed guests with a performance of traditional birdsongs passed on from migration storytellers.

“We would sing these songs traveling from one village to another, from the mountainside to the ocean,” Jackson

said. “To have that music, to have that life through the rattle, through our very strong instrument, will bring life to a story. That life in a story will last on for a lifetime as long as we can speak as Indian people.”

Michelle Castillo opened the reception with a prayer and blessing, inviting audience members to close their eyes. Castillo told them to imagine that they are in a peaceful place, finding their “medicine” from within and allowing them to reconnect with their creator, the land and the waters.

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Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer advanced to the second round of the Big West Tournament on Wednesday night after defeating Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2-0, at Alex G. Spanos Stadium.

The Titans avenged their 3-1 defeat earlier this season to the Mustangs and eliminated their opponents from the conference tournament.

The Titans faced immediate pressure from the Mustangs at the start of the game, attacking the flanks with possession early.

The Mustangs were granted a penalty less than a minute in due to a handball off a corner kick. However, Cal Poly senior Diego Alonso would fail to convert, missing wide of the left post.

The Titans would respond to the early adversity with several attacks, forcing Cal Poly goalkeeper Carlos Arce-Hurtado into three saves within the first 11 minutes of the game.

It was a freshman connection that would give CSUF the early lead in the 23rd minute.

The Titans struck first with a counter-attacking goal off a Mustangs’ corner kick. Midfielder Sebastian Cruz threaded a beautifully weighted ball to forward Owen Lambe who powered the shot past the keeper.

Cruz, who two minutes prior had earned a yellow card, netted his fourth assist of the season while Lambe scored the second goal of his young career.

Despite the goal, the first half was an even affair with both teams nearly equal in shots and saves.

The Titans would double their lead in the 63rd minute off a goal from sophomore midfielder Jessy Sotelo.

The goal scorer was assisted by redshirt senior Oscar Flores, who delivered a lofted pass to Sotelo who then placed it past the keeper.

The goal was Sotelo’s third of the season. It placed the sophomore as the third-highest scorer on the team. It was Flores’ sixth assist of the year and increased the midfielder’s point total to 20.

“Getting the second was huge for us.” Titan head coach George Kuntz said. “We knew if we just defended and battled and challenged a little bit more, we’d ride it out.”

The Titan defense would stand firm amidst crosses and through balls from Cal Poly midfielders.

The Titans alleviated the late pressure put on by the Mustangs with possession and their attack, outshooting their opponent 4-3 after the second goal. The Titans would also earn a couple corners in the final 25 minutes to help ease the momentum.

The Mustangs were unable to break down the Titan defense spearheaded by Titan starting goalkeeper Paul-Andre Guerin with the game ending 2-0.

As a result of the 2-0 scoreline, Guerin now holds the program record for career shutouts with 20.

“Really proud of Paul tonight.

It’s a record that’s going to be hard to be broken again for many many years,” said Kuntz.

The Titans would finish the game with six shots on goal, forcing four saves. Meanwhile, the Mustangs had three shots on goal, forcing Guerin into saving each.

The next game for the Titans will be on Saturday at 2 p.m. at UC Davis’ Aggie Soccer Field. The Titans fell to the Aggies, 2-1, on Oct. 26.

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Children’s Center parent fees to increase 2% Staff said the change is due to rising minimum wage for its over 110 employees.

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Cal State Fullerton student parents, who juggle the pursuit of a degree with the care of their young kids, will see a 2% percent increase in the amount they pay at the Children’s Center.

The university offers child care services at the Children’s Center through Associated Students to help student parents pursue their degrees. They service students with children as young as infants, according to the center’s website.

Under the rate hikes, student parents will go from paying $286 to $291 weekly and $1,238 to $1,260 monthly for infants under 18 months, according to data provided at the Children’s Center Advisory Committee meeting.

For student parents with children under three years of age but over 18 months, the rates will go from $268 to $273 weekly and $1,160 to $1,182 monthly.

For student parents with children over three years of age, the rates will go from $207 to $211 weekly and $896 to $913 monthly.

During a committee meeting on Oct. 16, a resolution for the fee increases was passed. The most recent increase was a 6% raise in 2017.

The Associated Students Inc. Board of Directors took a final vote of 7-0-0 in favor of the fee increases, which will take effect in August 2020, as well as an earlier closing time of 6 p.m. from Monday through Thursday.

The center’s staff said that because of rising minimum wage rates, the fee hikes are necessary to keep a workforce of more

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The Children’s Center is located on campus by Lot A parking and nearby the Titan Stadium.

than 110 staff members and student interns, and prevent cuts to services the center offers.

“It just kind of has to do with inflation, and doing those sort of adjustments to be able to continue to offer that amount of goods and services,” said Loren Baker, a member of the board.

Lydia Palacios, the center’s director, said that although fees for the center have shifted, these changes will not affect low income and subsidized families.

Instead, it will affect those paying full-cost, such as faculty, staff and community families.

Palacios was not able to comment for the story at this time.

Brittany Cook, a treasurer and secretary for the board, said while she was initially concerned about the fees, she later understood it was a reasonable cost-benefit move.

“I was concerned about the fees, but I felt like the amount was rather reasonable,” Cook said. “I think if it would’ve been more, like if it was hundreds of dollars, I would have been like, ‘OK, this is kind of a big increase.’”

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Beginning in August 2020, the Children’s Center will close at an earlier time of 6 p.m.

Baker added that the center “strive(s) to have something that is as affordable and convenient.”

“That is part of the reason why they changed the hours, because they were trying to do what was best for the people and families that use it,” Baker said.

When asked whether more fundraising for the center would be possible to raise money — as opposed to just increasing the rates — Baker said that she thought fundraisers are a good opportunity, but it depended on logistics.

“We would have to figure out

who’s going to be putting on the fundraiser. Like, is it going to be directly through the Children’s Center? Is going to be an effort from ASI? Is the university going to help?” Baker said. “It’s about trying to figure out how something would work.”

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Unite: Native community is present and thriving CONTINUED FROM

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Following prayer, Jacque Tahuka Nunez, a master storyteller from the Acjachemen Nation, led the audience in playing the stave game, a game of chance played with sticks. Two teams were brought forward and were awarded points depending on how their sticks land after tossing them from a wicker basket onto the floor.

Joely Proudfit, director of California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center and department chair of American Indian studies at Cal State San Marcos, gave a keynote speech that outlined the many instances of oppression that Native Americans have faced throughout history.

She pointed out that Native Americans faced some of the most scrutiny during the age of Spanish missionaries and American expansion, where many indigenous people were subject to force labor, genocide and a miriad of new diseases.

Proudfit said many of these affected tribes were “mismatched” with others due to these circumstances, which has created challenges of identity politics and disenrollment from tribes. Despite the challenges, Proudfit commends the unity and resilience that her native ancestors exemplified in resistance to their oppressors.

“In spite of the destruction of the California Indian population, tribal unity persisted. The refusal of many Indians to learn Spanish, and the appointment of Indian labor supervisors inevitably helped

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Brothers Pearson Tahuka-Nunez (left) and Jackson ‘Rolling Thunder’ Tahuka (right).

a variety of indigenous languages and cultures survive,” Proudfit said. “The fact that we’re still here we should be celebrating not having conflicts over genocidial identity politics.”

The injustices Native Americans faced in the past should not be the focus of Native American Heritage month, Proudfit said. Instead, Proudfit said the culture’s focus should

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Jackson ‘Rolling Thunder’ Tahuka performed a traditional dance.

be geared to how Native people are represented in today and in the future.

“I also think that if we focus on Native people in the contemporary, the battles that our children have to face will not be battles,” Proudfit said. “The conflicts that we have dealt with won’t exist anymore. I want to move from focusing so much on what went wrong in the past to

what’s going right.”

The event concluded with a final song from Jackson and a group courtship dance among guests. The audience met in the center of the room to form a circle to represent a symbol of the strength and power as a community while Jackson belted traditional tribal chants. Following the conclusion of the song, the circle collapsed as the community embraced one another.

“It empowers me to show our culture, that we’re alive, that we’re thriving, that we survived a lot of trials and tribulations today. The empowerment of me singing these songs is showing that our people are still here.

We are still alive, and we are going to go on and live forever as long as we keep our culture,” Jackson said.

favor of helping the homeless.

“I’m proud of Fullerton, but I think it’s indicative of Orange County. People are starting to understand the problem and say, ‘These are our neighbors, families and friends,’ and yes, there are some people that are a criminal element, but it’s so small,” Leon said.

After receiving numerous calls and emails calling for action, Silva

said he understood the importance of addressing the homelessness issue in Fullerton.

“It may work, it may not, but we have to try and do something,” Silva said. “I, for one, am really proud that we brought this.”

In agreement with Silva, council member Jan M. Flory addressed how Orange County made the mistake of not passing a similar amendment in 2013 by one vote.

City council member Ahmad Zahra voted in favor of the funding, and said he wants Fullerton to be the city that sets the example for ending homelessness.

“There’s a practical reason why we need to do this, there’s a moral reason why we need to do this, there’s also an educational reason why we need this, because we need to show our kids how we solve problems humanely,” Zahra said.

Action: Fullerton sets an example for county

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“We need to ensure that we have a safe neighborhood, and without people like Illumination Foundation and the programs that they have to offer, that won’t be possible,” Trout said.

Audience members lined up to voice their support in building housing for the homeless, and Trout spoke for the majority when she said they wanted a unanimous vote.

Although council member Bruce Whitaker said he wanted to cast his vote in favor of the agreement, he decided he would not, because he wanted to represent the population who may be against this decision.

“Then all those other people who you might call doubters or skeptical or whatever else, they have no representation on the council when that happens,” Whitaker said.

Whitaker’s statements were met with a negative response from the crowd, which prompted Mayor Jesus Silva to ask the audience to quiet down several times. Audience members reasoned that residents in support of the agreement were present in the crowd, whereas opposers did not show up.

Fullerton city residents also showed their desire to eliminate homelessness at the Oct. 2 meeting, where the topic of a temporary safe parking program was debated.

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Kathryn Bullock, a Fullerton resident, attended the meeting in support of funding the Illumination Foundation.

“We love this city, but you can’t love living here and not acknowledge our community of homelessness,” Bullock said.

Bullock has lived in Orange County for the last two years and said that even with two incomes, it’s nearly impossible to afford a place to live in.

“I’m one paycheck away from being homeless,” Bullock said.

“I’m very grateful that Fullerton took the initiative to finally be the example and not following the pressure of the other cities to not do something.”

The crowd mainly consisted of faith-based communities who wore white to show their unity about the issue of homelessness.

Diana Trout, a leader of the Tri-Parish Homeless Collaborative, said neighboring faith communities have been working together for months to find solutions for homelessness.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2019

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Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball head coach Dedrique Taylor has led CSUF to three straight postseason apperances.

The heart and soul behind #DevelopU Men’s basketball’s Dedrique Taylor preaches the values of family and hard work.

world with them, and it gets them excited because they know they are a part of it,” Taylor said. “When I’m around my girls, my blood, they cure all ails, everything beJORDAN MENDOZA comes right with the world.”

Editor Taylor’s daughters are so much a part of the team that they even Known for its national champihave favorites. Currently, Kyndall onships on the baseball diamond, and Mia root for senior forward Cal State Fullerton was a baseJackson Rowe and Wang, and want ball and softball school, and nothto know everything about them ing else past that. Men’s basketball from knowing how they played, was an afterthought, considering practiced and where they are. that by the end of the 2012-13 seaBeing a favorite of the coach’s son the program had only made daughters is an honor that Wang the NCAA Tournament two times takes seriously, knowing that bassince it began play in 1960. ketball is sometimes more than After a 14-18 season in 2012what happens on the court.

13, newly appointed CSUF athlet“I think that’s one of the big ic director Jim Donovan decided honors for me,” Wang said. “Some not to rehire interim head coach people just like the way you play, Andy Newman, and instead, took and when you’re on the court, it’s a chance on a young, 38-year-old to make them happy.” assistant coach from Arizona State Taylor said having his daughnamed Dedrique Taylor. ters around the team bring out the “Tons of energy,” said assistant human side of him — the gentler coach Anthony Santos when deside that the team doesn’t normalscribing his first impression of Tayly see. What makes the bond belor. “You can’t not help to be attween him and his players strong tracted to that.” is that whenever hard times arise Known for being a strong refor Taylor, players will be quick to cruiter on the West Coast and becheck on their head coach, just to ing part of the coaching staff at make sure he is doing good. Also, Arizona State that help produce he knows that if he shows that he eventual NBA Most Valuable Playfeels, then his players will see that er James Harden, Taylor had spent it is okay for them to do the same.

13 seasons as an assistant coach at It’s the emotional support that Arizona State, Nevada, Portland the coaching staff tries to impleState, Loyola Marymount and his ment that creates a family environalma mater, UC Davis. Despite the ment with the team, and while he numerous pit stops, Taylor was exwould want a son, he knows he has cited to jump on an opportunity he 16 boys here at CSUF. geared his entire career toward.

“We get to provide some father“There’s a myriad of emotions ly figure guidance for them from a going through there,” Taylor said. discipline standpoint and account“So many different things were goability standpoint, and one that I ing through my mind in terms of think gets overlooked, a celebrajust wanting to be successful, wanttory standpoint; being able to celing to get this job to where it was ebrate some of the small or large respected in our community.” victories that they’ve had or they Despite a slow start to his head have,” Taylor said. coaching career, going 30-62 in his While Taylor does spend a mafirst three seasons, the success Tayjority of his time with his 16 boys, lor had envisioned began to take being a father to two girls is someform, as the next year resulted in a thing he holds dear to his heart, winning season and postseason apand his actual family is above all, pearance in the CollegeInsider.com no matter what.

Tournament. The following year “Family is the most importresulted in a 20-win season, Big ant thing, you got to take care of West Tournament championship your family; the good, the bad, and an NCAA Tournament berth. the right, the wrong, the ugly, Last year, the Titans won 10 Big take care of your family first,” West games, making it three years Taylor said. “I’m fortunate where in a row they accomplished the I have two beautiful little ladies. feat, and although they fell short It’s hard for me to believe someof making it to the NCAA Tournatimes that they’re mine because ment for the second straight year, their vocabulary and how they they once again made it to the Colact. They’re super special.” legeInsider.com Tournament, the Kyndall and Mia aren’t the only first time the program made three people that receive praise, as Sanstraight postseason appearances. tos said the leader of the Taylor Taylor’s journey to success as a Gang is someone he looks up to. head coach began as he grew up in Earlier this year, former assisPomona, California. Going to Potant coaches John Smith and Danmona High School, Taylor grew up ny Sprinkle left CSUF to take head in a diverse community, and some coaching jobs elsewhere, and Sanof the things he saw, and friends tos hopes that one day, he too will be a head coach, and Taylor gets some credit for Santos’ rise.

“I’ve learned so much from him.

Terminology, watching film, his mannerisms, the things he does, the conversations we have on and off the floor about basketball and not about basketball, about life, about development. To me, he’s almost like a walking encyclopedia,” Santos said.

Development is more than just a word for the basketball program, as the team has used it as a motto for what the team is about, even adopting the mantra of being #DevelopU. The idea of starting the hashtag was an idea that was tossed around while Taylor and his staff were recruiting, and really came into KASON CLARK / DAILY TITAN Dedrique Taylor talks to his team during at the 2019 Big West Tournament. fruition when athletes at CSUF VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

that he had, made him realize that his work ethic would be a key to achieving great things.

“It drove me to work to get myself out of that, and then more importantly, help other people get themselves out of that,” Taylor said.

Being in a melting pot opened up Taylor’s eyes to the many different backgrounds people come from, and that with each background, there was a unique story.

By understanding that aspect, the head coach not only focuses on Southern California recruits, but international players as well, like junior forward and China native Johnny Wang.

“When he started recruiting me, when he started to come to my practices and when he came to my host family, he made me think he was a really nice person,” Wang said. “He would tell me what’s right or wrong and then he will encourage me to ask questions. He encouraged me to step on the court and make mistakes and learn from those mistakes.”

A caring and nice person are some of the things that people say about Taylor, but another characteristic of the seventh year coach is that he can be blunt, and has a colorful way of expressing his unpleasant emotions with his team.

“Unfortunately, it does come natural,” Taylor said. “I’ve always been enamored with language and words and being able to use them and to express myself.”

With topics ranging from zambonis, lunch pails, dancing at parties and machetes, nothing is off the table when Taylor describes how he felt about an opponent, game or even a practice. The most recent topic that caught his team’s eye was him using the term “no cap.” While it may seem funny to the players as Taylor’s way of staying hip, he says that there is meaning in using current slang.

“Just trying to be able to relate to our guys and really, really get them to understand the information we are trying to give to them,” Taylor said.

Even during the times when Taylor gets really frustrated with his team, like kicking them out of practice, he finds his peace from none other than his two daughters, 9-year-old Kyndall and 6-year-old Mia. After Kyndall noticed something was wrong with her dad over FaceTime, he explained to her what happened in practice, and she decided that she would write a letter encouraging her dad’s team to have a good time, have fun, work hard and focus. Although the message was meant to inspire the team, it also hit Taylor.

“Those moments are super super special because I can share my

continued playing basketball after their time as a Titan, like recent superstars Kyle Allman Jr. and Khalil Ahmad.

“Guys come here a certain way and then over the course of time they just develop, and continue to develop, and then they just blossom into pros,” Taylor said.

Even with the recent success of winning a Big West Tournament title and sending people to play professional basketball, Taylor still has goals for his team, as well as himself.

Although the team had recent success in the Big West, CSUF has had only one season of at least 20 wins during Taylor’s tenure, as well as never having won the Big West regular season title, things he would like to see happen at Fullerton.

While there are things that Taylor looks forward to, there are some things that he would have liked to approach differently in the past six years. Mainly, it’s just him slowing down and “trying not to conquer the world in a day or a week.”

Even if Taylor thinks he could have gone a slower pace, he does not regret the things he has done at Fullerton, because that would mean that his team would not be who they are.

“We had to go through those things to be able to get where we are today. To be able to appreciate what we are experiencing now, you have to go through those things. Quite frankly, I don’t know that I would necessarily

change a lot of the things that have happened if I know it’s going to deliver (a Big West championship),” Taylor said.

Despite having a conference title and being able to boast about coaching professional basketball players, it does not compare to Taylor’s favorite moment being at CSUF: seeing his players receive their diploma.

“Every year that we have graduation, when our players are walking across the stage, that’s a special moment,” Taylor said.

“As a head coach, it’s just an exciting opportunity because that’s what this whole deal is about.

The window to play sports and play sports professionally is really small, but that degree is going to last them for a long time.”

No matter what happens during the 2019-20 season or beyond, Taylor has left his mark at CSUF, and when his time is over as the Titans head coach, he hopes people will know he gave this job everything he had, and whoever it is that will take over in his place, they make it even better than he left it.

Even if Taylor has to hope that people saw how hard he worked, there are people that will vouch for him.

“He gave us really good advice of how to be a better person, how to develop how to have good characters and how to carry those characteristics to the court and off the court,” Wang said.

“His impact to Cal State Fullerton basketball is huge.”

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Column: The love doctors have your prescription Get your relationship issues diagnosed and treated by submitting a question.

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Doctor’s Note #1: Broken hearts and an imaginary love life Hello patients.

Thank you for scheduling your appointments. In this new column, the Daily Titan will embark on a journey to heal the hearts of students and faculty all over the Cal State Fullerton campus by answering reader-submitted questions about dating, relationships, breakups and everything in between, as long as it pertains to love.

Along the way, we’ll offer advice on healing some relationships and taking others off life support.

But rest assured, our advice will aim to be an inclusive, queer-positive and empathetic channel for healing and clarity.

And remember, if you don’t see answers to questions you submitted in this week’s column, keep your eyes peeled for our future articles. And never stop submitting questions.

The doctors will see you now.

Why is it easy to fall in love with the idea of somebody?

When someone makes an impression on you, it’s easy to idealize instead of socialize.

Fantasizing about someone is easy, because instead of having to get to know them, you can make an ideal version of that person in your head. This tendency requires minimal effort.

Think about the last time you daydreamed about a relationship

with someone you didn’t entirely know: in your fantasizations, did you imagine asking them about themselves, or did your fantasies consist primarily of key life events or fun activities, with images of them merely accompanying you?

It’s almost a sense of instant gratification — instead of thinking ‘OK, I don’t know if this is going to work out, so let me get to know them first,’ you’re imagining these preconceived qualities that they might not actually have, but that you want to see in them.

Whether or not they actually have those qualities, you’ll never know, because you’re too busy trapping that version of them in your head, as opposed to letting them show you who they really are.

So, our answer begs the question: is it actually healthy to fall in love with the idea of somebody?

The doctors’ recommendation is yes … and no.

If you have a serious intention of getting to know that person and their real qualities, then the ones you created for them can disappoint. In the end, your disappointment wouldn’t be fair to them if they were actually interested in you.

But let’s say you recently went through a bad breakup, and the bartender making your drink is attractive and nice.

Imagining — just for a split second — a romantic relationship with them, with no serious intention of pursuing them, can be therapeutic; a sensory overload to help you move past your heartbreak.

So if you’re hurting, go on and write that Harry Styles fanfiction: that’s a program we’d issue you a referral for.

Get off social media. Join a cause you believe in. Buy a sex toy. Volunteer at a charity. Ever heard of Kava tea? Look it up.

Hit on a hot barista. Eat a mango. Stand up to the a------ at work. Take longer showers. Take warmer baths. Paint your room.

Get a dog. Walk your dog. If allergic, ferrets are cool. Get out of your house. Once you come back, light some candles. Sleep in. Skip class. Surround yourself with nature. Drink more coffee. Then drink more water. Stay hydrated.

Take longer walks. Go out with friends. Try a new haircut. Buy new clothes. Work out. Look for a new favorite movie. Cook a new recipe. Find the funniest show on Netflix/Amazon/Hulu, etc. and finish it. Drive your favorite highway until your gas tank is running on empty. Visit the nearest major city. Or a museum. Or a bookstore. Or a club.

Accept the highs and lows.

That’s all you can really do.

It’s not the end of the world, but the only thing that will heal you is time. So, in the meantime, do things that make you happy.

How do you heal a broken heart?

Is it risky to date someone in the same career field?

Doctor Gray observes that dating someone in the same career field carries significant benefits.

Your significant other may connect you with future employers who could further your career.

You might share an understanding of each other’s schedules, so there’s little room for confusion or anger over the responsibilities you hold on a day-to-day basis.

Also, you skip the process of trying to understand what the hell the other person does for work.

On the other hand, Doctor Pho postulates that once you go down that road with a colleague, you more or less can’t turn back.

What happens if you decide you don’t like each other, or drama erupts and one day you two suddenly can’t stand the sight of each other?

It would be difficult to avoid crossing paths with each other again.

Working in the same career field and dating also implies that

How do I get over a crush who doesn’t like me?

See our answer to the ‘How do you heal a broken heart’ question above, but do less of those things, because if it’s just a crush — it’s not that serious.

you two are working in the same area, and therefore have the same networks. So you’re also opening things up for everyone else in the industry or workplace to know your business.

Even if the two of you try to keep things on the down-low at work, it would be hard for coworkers to miss that something’s going on between you two. And once they know — and if you talk to coworkers a lot — they’ll know everything. Every argument. Every dramatic detail.

And perhaps worst of all, the work will surely come home with both of you.

While the love doctors have agreed to disagree on whether or not it’s actually risky to date someone in the same career field, we both agree that the workplace, co-workers and networks around you two will have a sizeable effect on the relationship’s outcome.

Same diagnosis. Different prescriptions.

How do I know I’m ready for another relationship?

“When the new person you’re talking to becomes the person you compare everyone else to,” said our outside consultant and Daily Titan lifestyle editor, Kim Pham.

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Review: Soothing synths meet sensual lyrics Listeners will ‘Cry’ to Cigarettes After Sex’s latest album release.

MADELINE GRAY Editor

Dreamy, ambient-pop band, Cigarettes After Sex, dropped their second full-length studio album, “Cry,” on Oct. 25.

The indie group formed in 2008 and has released multiple singles with tours stopping at destinations from Belgium to Santa Ana, California.

Greg Gonzalez and his fellow band members recorded the album through a series of night time sessions while staying at a mansion on the Spanish island, Mallorca. The dreamy sound reflects the inspiration they gained from these recording sessions.

Known for their synth-heavy melodies and lead singer Gonzalez’s androgynous tone, “Cry” doesn’t deviate from the Brooklyn-based band’s signature sound. The simplicity of the music shines through with the instrumentation and lyrics to match.

The nine-track album starts with “Don’t Let Me Go,” laden with a steady guitar melody as Gonzalez sings “When I was young, I thought the world of you.”

Each song flows almost seamlessly into the next, which is common for the band’s style. The second track, “Kiss It Off Me,” produced sounds that are nothing new for

the band, with accompanying lyrics such as “If you’re gonna break my heart / This is a good start.”

The atmosphere of the third track is “Heavenly,” just like its title. The song, which was the first single dropped from the album, stands apart from the rest with more pronounced chords on the keys and a varied melody from the lead singer. The lyrics speak to the overall feel of the song, featuring an unexpected variation in the transitions between the verses, chorus and bridge as Gonzalez sings “‘Cause this is where / I wanna be / Where it’s so sweet / And heavenly.”

Cigarettes After Sex has a sweet quality to each of their tracks until some of the nuances in the lyrics become more noticeable upon close attention. “You’re the Only Good Thing In My Life” and “Hentai” are true examples of that. They somehow manage to make overtly sexual lyrics like “You only f--- for love” sound calming and beautiful.

The eighth track off the album, “Falling in Love” opens with imagery describing a house by the ocean and the soft crash of waves, which seems to reference their nights writing songs from their studio in Mallorca.

A minimal drum beat mixed with the soft vocals from frontman Gonzalez makes up the soothing quality of the final track, “Pure.” The lyrics describe the

feeling of falling in a love that’s equal parts pure and passionate.

The band doesn’t tend to stray from their tried-and-true formula of heavy guitar reverb, soothing synthesizers and steady drums to drown listeners in their sorrows.

These interweaving melodies, similar lyrics and familiar sounds may bore listeners at times, making it hard for them to decipher between each track.

Despite the repetitive nature of their repertoire, Cigarettes After Sex seems to have

established a clear genre of music. They carry the ability to make their songs instantly recognizable for any fan after hearing the first few chords of each trance-inducing melody.

“Cry” keeps with the usual themes that Cigarettes After Sex tends to write about throughout their discography.

With lyrics touching on heartbreak, lust and falling in love, the band takes listeners through their emotional journey with every twist and turn.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Review: Genres blend and hearts mend in ‘Pony’

Rex Orange County’s third album features a mix of soul, indie, pop and jazz.

KRISTINA GARCIA KIM PHAM Editors

Alex O’Connor, more commonly known as Rex Orange County, returns with a plethora of emotions on “Pony,” combining a rainy day sound reminiscent of “Apricot Princess” with the bouncy flow of previous hit singles “Loving is Easy” and “Sunflower.”

The 21-year-old English musician gained traction in 2015 when his independently produced debut album “Bcos U Will Never Be Free” put him on the map. “Apricot Princess” followed suit in 2017 and was recognized in the top ten on Billboard’s independent album chart.

O’Connor’s moniker, Orange County, is derived from his last name’s initials, “O.C.” It was the name he adopted upon the release

of his first album as a 17-year-old unsigned artist.

Four years later, O’Connor’s latest release “Pony” continues to showcase his talents in genre mixing and lyrical composition, allowing the highly-anticipated album to live up to its hype.

The album opens with a hopeful song that hits home with today’s generational climate. O’Connor confronts emotional instability and fake friends with an ultimatum to cut toxic people and unproductive thoughts out of his life.

“But this time I took control / And turned my shit ‘round / Sometimes you gotta cut a b---- out,” O’Connor sings. Relatable lyrics combined with lively instrumentals make the track a top contender for a self-love anthem, doing its name justice as it deserves a “10/10” rating.

With lyrics like “I’ll give myself a little credit since I dealt with all the pain / Yeah, I turned superhero / I’m comin’ in Bruce Wayne,” O’Connor displays a healthy

acceptance of himself as he reflects on the hardships of a “year that nearly sent (him) off the edge.”

While he begins the song and the album feeling like a five, O’Connor finds confidence, appreciation and power by the end, closing “10/10” on a cliff-hanging note that leaves listeners eager to discover the rest of the album’s well-blended instrumentals and liberating lyrics.

“Laser Lights” is one of the less popular tracks on the album, but that doesn’t make it any less amazing. Spitting bars about awkward encounters, O’Connor lets his thoughts run free. The track is a typical Rex Orange County song that fans will recognize from the first piano note.

Coupled with a jazz-like acoustic, O’Connor doesn’t hesitate to get real and in his feels as he sings, “And I’ll be caught up and confused about what matters to me / Still in the same position, same time next week.”

What may be both the best and worst quality of the song is its

honesty in expressing the bores of accommodating overly-friendly acquaintances. While most artists tend to sing about love, and O’Connor is no exception, his effortless integration of mundane occurrences into catchy tunes showcases his musical Midas touch.

“Face to face” is the third single off of “Pony,” and was released two days before the album’s debut. There’s not much room for interpretation here, as Rex Orange County broke it down for fans in an Instagram post the same day the song was released.

“This song is about being away from home, feeling trapped in an undesirable situation & finding it difficult to trust people,” O’Connor said in the Instagram post.

The theme of isolation is consistent throughout the album, and “Face to Face” touches on this with lyrics like “I unplugged, then I dipped on my friends / My world got so much smaller this year.”

But what’s loneliness without love? “It Gets Better” is the love

song of the album, and arguably one of O’Connor’s best, as it details the emotional journey of his relationship with his girlfriend of four years, Thea Morgan-Murrell. “‘Cause even when my worst traits get in the way / You’re here to help me feel safe / I don’t need to be with anyone else,” O’Connor sings.

From falling in love in 2015 to changing his world by 2019, the celebratory song makes loving seem easy. Somehow, the track makes listeners feel lonelier than the entirety of “Apricot Princess” does.

With indie-pop fashion and a twist of soul, O’Connor challenges his inner demons on the album’s second track, “Always.” O’Connor sings about holding back thoughts and emotions as he internally deterotiates, all while waiting for someone to offer a helping hand.

But asking for support isn’t always so easy, especially when he’s unaware that support is even needed.

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Viewing an unusual event through a philosophical or spiritual lens is advantageous now. While results on the material plane are clear cut and easy to measure.

Areas where health and work intersect grab a lot of attention today. Stress management and emotional self-care take center stage. Improvements can be invited by establishing boundaries around your time and energy.

Rapport with a dear friend or loved one may go through some unexpected fluctuations today. If you have grown accustomed to the two of you being consistently on the same wavelength.

Spell out specifics when making plans today to ensure everyone is on the same page. Even friends or lovers with very similar tastes in entertainment might discover their interests are extremely different now.

You are clever and adaptable enough to sail through life’s ups and downs. However, accepting the fact that unforeseen trouble could pop up like a rogue wave at any random point along your journey is not easy.

Indulge a craving for redecorating that only a little work around your digs can satisfy. Recent events in your life or that of a friend may have you doing a lot of thinking about your ideal home.

Sometimes, it takes breaking out of a rut to realize you were in one. Your initial reaction today might be to zero in on what validates your preexisting beliefs or opinions.

The idea that you can stay an arm’s length away from controversy might be more fantasy than fact today. It seems likely your two cents will be requested in a hot discussion.

Put sensitive information in the vault for safekeeping now, especially when in the company of busybodies or the just plain flighty. Your natural inclination is toward honesty because your authenticity is a point of pride.

Your attachment to a personal item could put you through your paces today. For example, an heirloom that you rediscover may stir strong connections to your childhood or family values.

Your go-to mindset is helpfulness today. Your impulse is to immediately find something useful to do in every new situation.

Your inclination for service sends a powerful message.

Your psychic radar is off the charts today, making it tricky in social settings. In fact, you may at times be so swamped by energy picked up from the crowd that it could be tough to distinguish your own true feelings.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2019 “It’ll get better when you feel defeated / And carrying on is easier said than done / It took a while to see that I was in need,” O’Connor sings.

“Always” is admirable because of its progression from being lost and realizing that he isn’t invincible — he’s just another person seeking reassurance and revitalization.

“And now I get to sit down / And I’m happy to admit now, I’m on my way / It seems I’m not invincible / But I’m bored of the pain and I need to explain,” O’Connor sings.

The seventh song on the album, “Pluto Projector,” was the second single released for “Pony,” giving listeners an early taste of his highly-anticipated album.

As artists release their singles, it’s more than dropping a song on Spotify, because just like developing a new crush, it’s the tease that gets people stirred up — and that’s exactly how O’Connor released this masterpiece.

Before the track was released, O’Connor teased fans by releasing a snippet of the song on Instagram and Twitter. He then tweeted a post with a phone number attached. Fans that called the number were greeted with a rewarding surprise, as a staticy-voiced O’Connor sang the first verse to “Pluto Projector” before ending the intimate call.

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The beauty behind the track lies deeper than its lyrics and production, because it all led to a graceful finish that makes the repeat button its best friend.

With a consoling string ensemble and distorted low-pitched vocals to finish off the track, O’Connor shows listeners a vulnerable side of himself as he reveals the sweet, everlasting love between himself and Morgan-Murrell. He cherishes her the way a child cherishes their favorite doll, with selflessness, companionship and admiration.

“And it’s sublime with you, my friend / This right here still feels like a honeymoon,” O’Connor sings.

But perhaps the deepest part of the track is his admission to still being lost within himself; although the love from Morgan-Murrell will eventually be enough to help O’Connor become one with himself.

“I don’t think I’m meant to understand myself / Maybe you do,” O’Connor sings.

“I’ll do the same as you / I’ll try and hold it up.”

After going under the radar for over two years, “Pony” emerged as a refreshing reminder of Rex Orange County’s music: a meticulous mix of different genres rich with dimensions of love, loneliness and everything in between, which fans can experience live as the “Pony” world tour commences on Nov. 12.

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8 Opinion

Having a camera does not make you a photographer

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2019

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Quality photos capture emotion and document history.

ELIZA GREEN Editor

Photography is often viewed as being instantaneous and reproducible, leading to the belief that it is an easy art form.

Photography has been devalued in our culture, aided by user-friendly phones possessed by billions of people across the globe. Since people can start taking photos at a very young age,

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unlike other art forms that are less accessible to the public, it can be argued that the credibility of photography is cheapened.

Additionally, photography is more easily reproduced than most other art forms, such as sculpting or painting. It makes the photographic interaction more callous and disrupts the emotional connection between the viewer and the art.

Although photography is still deeply valued in most art circles, the abundance of ‘photography’ on social media and the utilization of advancing technology has resulted in an excess of photos to post, stockpile and take up space. The virtual world is flooded by images, which leaves viewers with the unrealistic task of differentiating what is important and powerful, and what is a waste.

None of this is meant to devalue the democratization of photography through increased

accessibility. In fact, the results of this are often quite beautiful and powerful. It has allowed for voices from varying backgrounds to share their experiences through photography, opening the world to new ideas.

Historically, art was reserved for the wealthy, and the definition of art was extremely narrow. Renaissance art, for example, focused on realism rather than anything abstract. This created a very one-sided documentation of Renaissance society, as well as devalued the voices of those who had unique perspectives or did not fit into these narrow categories of social or economic status.

It would be unproductive to doubt the importance of photography’s ability to connect more individuals to art and creation.

Good art can be created in any context with almost any material, and the growing inclusivity of the art world is an important

shift in how the world is able to understand history.

However, there needs to be a stronger distinction between photography as an art and photography as an act. The difference is not determined by the equipment used. Although more advanced equipment can produce higher-quality images, the meaning and technique behind an image are far more important. While photography does have a component of luck, the difference between a good image and an average image is how the photographer is able to respond to and tactfully exploit these lucky moments.

Though it is helpful, photography is not reliant on education of visual elements, but it does help.

The more vital aspect is an individual’s photographic eye. Like many skills, the artistic eye is partially natural talent, and partially hard work and personal development.

A deeper knowledge of light,

shadows, form and equipment will ensure consistency in quality and content, with or without luck.

Digital single-lens reflex cameras provide a level of control, especially in manual modes, that a phone or point-and-shoot camera cannot offer. This does not mean that successful images cannot be captured on phones, but rather that a deeper understanding of light and its effects is not something that can be learned through cell phone photography.

At its core, art is emotion. Images that have stood the test of time, such as “Tank Man” by Charlie Cole, “Saigon Execution” by Eddie Adams, “The Falling Man” by Richard Drew or “Migrant Mother” by Dorothea Lange, all share one through line. While the subject matter, context and materials used vary greatly between these photos, they all have the incredible ability to stir up the viewer emotionally, therefore achieving their purpose as works of art.

Even after capturing a moment, the next step in the photographic process lies in editing and digital manipulation. An integral part of the photographic eye comes into play due to the plethora of changes that can be made in post production. Cropping, adjusting levels and even retouching can polish an image, or even turn it into a whole new work of art.

In many cases, this is a beautiful addition to photography, giving more freedom and power to the artist, but it is also a slippery slope.

Apps such as Facetune and presets or ready-made filters strip the dignity from the complex and important process of polishing a photograph. The personal aspect that should go into creating, as well as the unique touch that can be provided through attention and effort, are lost with these tactless filters.

Due to the abundance of images that surround people everyday, photography has become an undervalued art form. This has blurred the lines between the artfulness of photography and the empty production of images. Seperate from materials used, photography requires extreme skill that is increasingly taken for granted.

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