2019-09-19 by Daily Titan

Thursday September 19, 2019

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 106 Issue 10

CSUF honors legacy of Hispanic culture The heritage of those from Spanish-speaking countries garnered praise. MELISA RYBALTOWSKI Asst. Editor

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cal State Fullerton President Fram Virjee and his wife, Julie, hosted a block party, at the Titan Student Union Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Virjee’s reception was held two days after, Congressman Gil Cisneros held an event in celebration of the month in Hacienda Heights. Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the legacy

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I feel Hispanic even though I’m not Hispanic because of the richness of the culture. It is a beautiful and vibrant culture

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FRAMROZE VIRJEE CSUF President of Hispanic Americans celebrating the Latinx community’s history, diverse cultures and contributions to American society. Several Latin American countries celebrated their Independence Day this past week, including Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The Hispanic/Latinx community at CSUF accounts for

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Students partook in recognizing the diverse Hispanic styles of dance, known in part for representing the vibrancy of the culture.

nearly 42% of the student population during the spring of 2019, making those who identify as Hispanic or Latinx the majority of the students enrolled in CSUF. According to Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, CSUF is ranked in first place in California for graduating Hispanics with bachelor’s degrees. Food, such as tacos, chalupas and mixed fruit were available

for attendees. Nearly all tables were filled with plates of Latinx cuisine such as sopes, taquitos, quesadillas and desserts like churros. An arts and crafts table was stationed for people to create their own paper roses and pins, sporting national flags and cultural emblems. Participants were also given the opportunity to have their faces painted with traditional Latin flowers, as well as

participating in chalk art expressing why they were proud to be Latinx. Virjee commenced the event by welcoming guests and thanking the staﬀ who helped put the block party together. He said it was the students themselves who came up with the idea to host a block party. Ariana Mora Mero, coordinator for the Chicana/Chicano Resource Center, organized the event with the vision

of everyone who identifies with a Latin background feeling included. “My main goal was to highlight some identities that don’t often get the attention they deserve,” Mero said. “I love seeing when people come out to events, they’re like ‘I know I’m Latino or Hispanic,’ or ‘I’m this identity but I’ve never had the opportunity to explore it.’” SEE PARTY

City council weighs ban on firework sales Citizens expressed concern that the decision would slow nonprofit revenue. WENDY CHAVEZ DIANA TRAN Staff Writers

City council members and Fullerton residents held a vibrant discourse on Tuesday over the council’s consideration for allowing the continued sale of “safe and sane fireworks.” Four out of five council members voted to revisit the issue on July 21, 2020, when it expects to decide whether the matter would be placed on the next ballot. Fullerton voters legalized the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks in November 2012. However, the settlement is being considered for a revote due to recent safety concerns. Distinguishing safe and sane fireworks from those that would more broadly be considered hazardous is a seal displayed around the former’s packaging: “State of California, State Fire Marshall Registered Fireworks.” Otherwise, it is considered illegal, according to the Shouse Law Group. The revote could negatively impact 15 local nonprofit organizations, considering that a large portion of their revenue is generated by fireworks fundraisers. Cindy Lee, a Fullerton

Education Foundation board member, said nonprofits greatly benefit because they are the only entities allowed to sell at booths. Lee said her fireworks sales average around $12,000 a year, and that they raised a net profit of $60,000 over the last five years. “We’re able to raise funds for our schools or sports teams, and if they take that away, then we need to find additional means to raise money,” Lee said. “If you make fireworks illegal within the city of Fullerton, you will only be impacting the fundraising opportunities for our nonprofit organizations.” The city said it would be required to pay a fee of $8,500 to include a ballot measure prohibiting the use and sale of safe and sane fireworks in Fullerton in the 2020 election. John Kelly, vice president at TNT Fireworks, attended the meeting in hopes of persuading council members to keep fireworks oﬀ the voting ballot. Since 2012, TNT Fireworks has been the wholesale distributor for nonprofits. Kelly suggested that the real issue lies within the exploitation of illegal fireworks, rather than the use of safe and sane ones. “Until there’s an active enforcement eﬀort, and it goes onto sending a message to people conducting criminal activity,

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Fullerton residents filled the walkway, waiting to voice concerns about firework regulations and street cleaning.

it’s unlikely that there will be change on behavior related to illegal fireworks,” Kelly said. The contention of this matter preceded an emphatic debate regarding street sweeping. Fullerton residents voiced their concerns about a proposed street sweeping schedule that would run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on designated days, and disallow cars to park on aﬀected curbs in this timeframe.

Some people do not move their cars for street sweeping, which has troubled Carlos Reyes. “(I’m) cleaning the street because the street sweeper, and it’s not his fault, he goes around two or three cars parked in front of my house,” Reyes said. Residents suggested staggering the cleaning cycle, meaning only one side of the street would be swept, so that cars could park on the opposite side and vice

versa. “The intent is to clean the streets, not to raise revenue by citation. So that’s common practice in many cities, and as soon as the sweeper goes by, you can return to that parking space,” said City Manager Ken Domer. The council members unanimously voted to resolve this issue for Fullerton residents in the next couple weeks.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Social justice committee sets direction The panel was formed to advocate on behalf of marginalized students. CELESTE SHARP OLIVIA HAWKINS Staff Writers

Students gathered in the President’s Room at the Titan Student Union for the first ever Social Justice and Equity Commission meeting. Students gave their input on the direction of the commission, where they asked for more conversations on social justice, education opportunities and shared resources with students. The commission was formed after graduate student Liz Sanchez produced a resolution through Associated Students in 2018 to create a commission that advocates for social causes that marginalized students have deemed necessary. Sanchez said the resolution was then passed through the California State Student Association, and now all 23 campuses have social justice commissions. Sanchez said it was intended to be a formal space for students to go to Associated Students for support in addressing social justice issues and tackling their concerns. Sanchez said the resolution was intended to hold Associated Students accountable, and to make sure leaders are actually helping students. “It is meant to be a place for students to come together to formulate ideas and actions. It’s not to be dictated by one person,” Sanchez said. “It’s meant for students to collaborate and work as a community to address student issues across the campus.” Giulia Oprea, coordinator of the Social Justice and Equity Commission, said her goal for the meeting was to provide a place for students unfamiliar with social justice to learn how it works. “I wanted to provide free and accessible information and resources. I wanted to provide a space that belongs to the community so that we can discuss together,” Oprea said. Mansi Kalra, Associated Students vice president, said social justice is a constant learning process, something that students at

the meeting reaffirmed as well. “You should treat people the way they want to be treated, and understand the difference between them,” Kalra said. The meeting consisted of a breakdown of terms that are used when discussing social justice, including equity and equality, as well as a discussion on social movements throughout history. The commission also discussed upcoming events and meetings for the rest of the semester. Meetings will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 2:30 p.m. in the President’s Room inside the Titan Student Union. The next scheduled meeting is Oct. 2. All events on the calendar are tentative, and some students said there should be no set schedule. Sanchez said a schedule should not be made until Oprea and Monica Morales-Garcia, the chief diversity and inclusion officer, talk to students and see what issues are important to them. “The meetings are really flexible. I think we have a tentative schedule because things happen. Stuff pops up on campus or nationally,” Morales-Garcia said. “That is more important than talking about X, Y and Z.”

Students in the meeting asked that an agenda be made for the meetings, as well as minutes to be taken, especially for people with disabilities. “We can see what the logistics are of doing that,and we’re definitely going to try our best to establish a website if we can,” Oprea said. The commission discussed possibilities of a webinar and bringing in speakers, as well as other outreach events to let the school know the new commission is working on campus. “We were coming into this space with both an open perspective and also a critical perspective,” said Deanna Yadollahi, a third-year psychology major. Maria Linares, board of directors vice chair, spoke on what the brand new commission can do to gain the attention of students on campus. “Historically marginalized folks either don’t follow ASI because they don’t believe in the institution, or they’re very anti-ASI, or they’ve already complained that we don’t reach out to them enough,” Linares said. “We have to be on the ground more, working with them directly.”

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Committee set a casual tone to contrast the location’s esteemed nature.

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The committee first meeting emphasized the importance having direct contact with students whom the organization considers underserved.

Party: Heritage garners ample praise CONTINUED FROM

Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe, an Afro-Doiminican spoken word artist, was one of the featured performances at the event. Rodriguez Del Orbe’s spoken word is centered around her experiences as an Afro-Latina woman and an advocate for immigrant rights. According to her personal blog, she uses her voice to promote awareness regarding race, gender and migration. Her performances included “Mami,” “Undocumented Black Boy,” and “I Do/ Que manera de perder.” Other performances included Ballet Folklórico de CSUF, that is also part of the Mesa Cooperative. Mesa Cooperativa, a Chicanx

and Latinx organization, and the Chicana and Chicano Resource Center also tabled at the event for students who want more information about the resources they have on campus. Mesa Cooperativa hosted its annual Bienvenida event in honor of heritage month on Tuesday. Several other student life organizations were present at the event, including CSUF’s Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers, and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Programs. Sofie Leon, director of the Diversity Initiatives Resource Center, said the president’s reception hoped to provide students with the opportunity to engage and celebrate their Latinx culture and heritage, and to express what it means for them to be Latinx. “In my opinion, pride for

one’s heritage is important for one’s identity development. For the way they see themselves in the world, the way they interact with their world. It’s really important to have that pride and understanding of where you come from,” Leon said. Mario Obando, CSUF Chicana and Chicano studies lecturer, proceeded to give an oral history about the origins of the Latinx culture. Fram Virjee said students have to make sure Hispanic culture “fuses in and enriches all of our cultures.” “The Hispanic culture is so embedded in everything we are as Californians,” Fram Virjee said. “We have to understand it, we have to embrace because it is who we are.” Latin music played in the background while students and

faculty ate food, talked and danced to various beats. Tunes from Bad Bunny played and students danced the “Caballo Dorado.” Students and faculty were also able to take photos at a decorated photo booth provided at the event, and students were able to write down what it means to be Latinx on a blackboard. One student wrote, “Getting a degree for my family.” Another student wrote, “That I can honor all my identities.” Students can learn more information about Latin resources by visiting the Chicana/Chicano Resource Center located on the first floor of the library in room 180. Fram Virjee said he grew up in Southern California worshipping with the

Latinx community, listening to Spanish music and going to quinceañeras. “I feel Hispanic even though I’m not Hispanic because of the richness of the culture. It is a beautiful and vibrant culture,” Fram Virjee said. He said it is important that every community on campus recognizes that there are more similarities between each other than diﬀerences, but those diﬀerences allow for innovation, collaboration and civic engagement. “We will do better together than we could ever do separately as groups and that’s what CSUF is all about. We are not just a diverse campus, we are a campus that takes that diversity and leverages it as a strength for the future,” Fram Virjee said.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Little Professor shuts its doors

After 20 years, the familyrun book center in Fullerton has closed. STEPHANIE DELATEUR Asst. Editor

impact of Amazon and Chegg, and the space was so large,” O’Connor said. Gorrie said no one has agreed to take over the space the store occupies, and that a wholesaler will come to package the boxes while she and O’Connor take care of the rest. Students can come purchase course packets, which she said is materials made by professors, until the last day of this month. “No one’s gonna continue what we were doing,” O’Connor said. Despite the store closing, Gorrie said they had a good semester. “We put everything at rental prices, so when you bought a

book, it was at a rental price, but then you got to keep it, so it’s a win-win situation. (Students) don’t have to bring it back. They can sell it back to the campus, get money for it and have or keep the book,” Gorrie said. Gorrie said the reaction she has received made the store’s termination diﬃcult. “I’ve gotten students hug me goodbye, and wishing me the best of luck, and ‘Oh my god, you can’t leave.’ It was really tough to hear that from a lot of students,” Gorrie said. Jazmin Jauche, a first-year public health major, said she wishes she could have made purchases at the store. “It’s kind of upsetting,

because now we have to get them somewhere else, and they could be pricier than it was there,” Jauche said. Gorrie said students and faculty alike have appreciated the store. “You didn’t hear that until like two weeks ago, when they found out we were closing. That’s when I heard it all day long,” she said. O’Connor said the total number of books was in the “tens of thousands.” “We probably served over a million customers, because we’re averaging at least 50,000 customers a year. In over 20 years, I think that’s a million kids,” O’Connor said.

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The business served and employed Cal State Fullerton students for nearly two decades.

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After over 20 years of serving the city of Fullerton and Cal State Fullerton students, the family-owned Little Professor Book Center will be closing its doors this month. The last day to purchase books was Sept. 18. The store not only sold books to CSUF students, but employed them as well. “The majority of people on the floor were Cal State Fullerton students,” said Andrea Cervantes, a CSUF alumna who worked at the store. Owner Susie Gorrie said the store was originally located on Kramer and Bradford Avenues. Co-owner Michael O’Connor confirmed they have been at their current location on Placentia Avenue for 20 years. Gorrie said her parents began the store by selling standard books and magazines, until a music teacher requested that her father carry his books. The music teacher was just the beginning. Ten more professors came to drop oﬀ their books soon after. “We had some English teachers come over, and then we had some history teachers come over, and then we decided that we were too far from the campus. Once we moved over here, we got the liberal studies department, then we got American studies, then we got child adolescence,” Gorrie said. Gorrie said things “really took oﬀ” because some professors stopped telling the Titan Shops what books they were using. The Little Professor Book Center was able to carry books that the campus store did not have. “You would go over to the campus bookstore, and you would walk down to history

and English and there would be no books,” Gorrie said. “They were so fed up with their prices and the customer service, so then we just really took oﬀ.” Gorrie said they used to occupy more space, but had to make adjustments. “We gave back that portion to the landlord to reduce our rent so that we can stay afloat for awhile, because it was just too expensive to have both spaces,” she said. O’Connor said they had a monthly rent fee of $15,000, and that closing the store was not a recent thought. “We were thinking about it for the last two years, probably because you could feel the

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Sports fans take loyalty too seriously Supporting a team doesn’t require violence and hatred.

JORDAN MENDOZA Editor

The adrenaline rush people get from their favorite team running out of the tunnel, to the sound of a fight song blasting from the band and traditional cheers is what makes going to sporting events worth all the money paid for the parking and the seat. Thousands of people gather in support of the same cause; to cheer their team to victory. However, there are a select few in the stands that are there for the complete opposite — to witness the other team lose. There’s no right or wrong team to root for, but the devoted fandom becomes questionable when it is used as a weapon. In all honesty, sports fans need to relax. It’s understandable to root for teams that are based near a person’s hometown. Growing up with the logos and names placed throughout the city only influences them to root for that team, and depending on its success, attendance figures are sure to go up. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their division championship for the past seven years,

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and during that time frame have increased attendance with the average crowd in 2019 being over 49,000 people per game. Despite having the best crowd in the major leagues, Dodger Stadium has become a place where families worry about stepping foot in. In 2011, Bryan Stow attended the opening day game between the Dodgers and their rival, the San Francisco Giants, who Stow was a fan of. After the Dodgers victory over the Giants, Stow was attacked in the parking lot, after which he suﬀered brain damage and was left permanently disabled. Marvin Norwood and Louie Sanchez later pled guilty to the beating of Stow, and during a conversation with each other in prison, Norwood told Sanchez, “What kind of man would

I have been if I hadn’t jumped in and tried to help you?” Witnesses that saw Sanchez at the game also revealed that he was bothering Giants fans, and those who saw the attack heard one of the men saying, “(Expletive) the Giants. That’s what you get.” What happened to Stow was unfortunate, but Norwood and Sanchez’s actions are rooted in the idea that if you are a Dodgers fan, you must hate the Giants. The two franchises were groomed to hate each other since the 1890s, and when they both moved to the West Coast in 1958, they were the only teams west of Kansas. Since they’ve always been so geographically close, they’ve felt the need to fight over the title of the best team in the area. The geographical battle

resulted in the two franchises getting into heated contests, and with arguments breaking out on the field, fans in the stands followed their lead. The best way to describe why fans are motivated to partake in such acts is tribalism. People feel so loyal, dedicating a part of their heart to the team, that they feel the need to defend them at all costs. In March, a man was put on life support after an argument in the Dodger Stadium parking lot, and this doesn’t just happen at Dodger Stadium. In 2010, two people were stabbed in a brawl outside the Rose Bowl before the annual UCLA-USC game. Mike Scott, NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers, got into a fight with Philadelphia Eagle fans earlier this month because Scott was being called racial

slurs while wearing his hometown Washington Redskins jersey, who were playing the Eagles that day. There is also the infamous Malice at the Palace, when the Indiana Pacers’ Ron Artest got into an altercation with a Pistons fan after beer was thrown at him. The list of fan incidents goes on and on, and they probably won’t stop, but the reality is that sports are not as deep as it may seem. Yes, it is hard to ignore someone yelling and cursing about how their team is better than yours, but it needs to be ignored. In 2008, the NFL implemented a fan code of conduct for all 32 teams, created to remove those who disrupt the typical fan experience from the stands, but clearly, this is not enough. Security can be called to remove bad guests, but there needs to be greater security measures, which could include people patrolling each section of the stadium at all times. Even before and after the games, parking lots are a susceptible place for fights to break out, and stadiums must make sure that they are maintaining the fun, wholesome experience every fan is looking for. Whether the person sitting next to you is a fellow fan, or supporting the team you were raised to hate, just sit down, cheer and relax. Fighting only gets you kicked out, or possibly behind bars. Enjoy living in the moment and rooting your team to victory. Sports are never that serious, and just because you’re defending a guy that has a $300 million contract, doesn’t mean you get a cent of it.

Student safety is not a priority at Cal State Fullerton Crime prevention takes a back seat to campus restoration.

DANIEL VENEGAS Staff Writer

Last year, a Cal State Fullerton student was stabbed while walking to an oﬀ-campus parking lot aﬃliated with the university. On August 19 of this year, a retired CSUF administrator was stabbed to death in the College Park parking lot. Despite University Police saying a rape reported at the Nutwood Parking Structure did not occur on campus, students were left questioning how safe their campus really is. That question needs to be answered unequivocally, with action on behalf of the university. In light of these events, CSUF needs to make campus safety a No.1 priority. The first page of the Cal State Fullerton 2019 Safety Plan states, “California State University Fullerton is dedicated to ensuring the University Community’s right to a crime free environment through exemplary and professional service.” Campus crime statistics, as well as recent incidents, are calling into question the dedication CSUF has to ensuring the safety of its community. Every year, CSUF publishes an annual security report in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The report details crimes reported on campus in a given year, as well as procedures and practices aimed at curbing criminality. While the statistics for 2018 have not yet been published, the data from previous years is jarring, to say the least. From VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

2015 to 2017, 13 rapes occurred between the main campus and campus residential buildings. In 2017 alone, there were 21 instances of stalking on campus and campus residential buildings reported to police, as well as nine cases of fondling and eight motor vehicle thefts. Those statistics don’t instill a sense of safety in students and staﬀ members who spend a significant amount of their time on campus. Recent on-campus events only serve to underline this fact. It should be noted that we live in the era of mass shootings. As such, we will never truly be safe on our college campuses. But the number of violent and sexual crimes committed on campus is unacceptable. In light of recent events, the university has temporarily stepped up security and listed safety as a priority. It is in the interest of the university to have a bigger security presence, and re-up its commitment to safety in the face of a crime that rocked the community. But these temporary security increases and lip service do nothing to increase safety for the long term. In regards to concrete longterm safety, CSUF has the 2019 California Campus Safety Plan. It is a roadmap that details the safety upgrades made in the last 18 months, as well as plans for safety precautions over the next 24 months. According to the Campus Safety Plan, there is a fourpronged approach for safety precautions. The first involves camera projects for several buildings, including the Student Recreation Center, Computer Science Building and the Student Health and Counseling Center. The second part involves “replacing obsolete emergency telephone poles” in and around campus. These moves are a step in the right direction, but the problem is that this constitutes half of its safety plan. Half of its focus is on aging infrastructure and adding cameras that should have been present in the first place.

The third measure is a program that allows officers to administer the medication naloxone in situations of opioid overdose. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, naloxone is a drug that aids in counteracting the lethal effects of opioid overdose. The final part of the plan involves continuing to offer students and staff several presentations on emergency preparedness, active shooter protocols and Rape Aggression Defense courses, as well as other topics of awareness. While these steps are useful in regard to surveillance and emergency response, they are not nearly enough to prevent crimes from occurring. Therein lies the problem. The campus plan seems more concerned with crime accountability instead of crime prevention. Sure, it’s great the campus is teaching self-defense classes and adding cameras to a few buildings but these measures

still leave the responsibility on students and staff to protect themselves from harm in the face of criminal activity. What the campus really needs is to permanently increase the number of officers patrolling the campus. More officers roaming the campus means less opportunity for criminals to feel safe enough to engage in illegal activities. CSUF does not have anywhere near the number of officers it needs to properly ensure the safety of thousands of people on campus. Capt. Scot Willey has been with the University Police department for eight years. His department periodically attends conferences that gather University Police departments from around the country. During these trips, he is always surprised to see the number of officers other schools have in their departments. “I’m always blown away that from the middle of the country over, the University Police departments have a huge amount

of police officers. Then, for some reason, we don’t on the West Coast. So, we would love to have more personnel,” Willey said. Worse is the problem of losing the few officers CSUF already has on payroll. “We’ve just lost a couple of really good officers due to pay and other issues. Because they can go work at a city and make more money, basically,” Willey said. Hiring and staffing in departments comes down to money. Not having enough staff and losing the ones already hired means the department needs more investment of campus resources. It is incredible to see what CSUF has invested in other areas of the campus. One only needs to look at the renovation of the Quad and the CSUF Physical Master Plan to see the time and resources being spent to beautify the campus. Maybe what this campus needs is to not put beautification first. Maybe what it needs is to take care of its community first.

In August, a former CSUF administrator was stabbed in the College Park parking lot.

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Sports 5

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Winless Lions on tap for Titans 23. Women’s soccer looks for squad currently averag6-2 record and achieve four es The 2.43 goals per match, with game streak. 17 total on the season and 14.9 MARIAH ROSS Asst. Editor

The Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team looks to continue its winning streak as it carries its 5-2 record to Sullivan Field on Thursday night to take on winless Loyola Marymount University. With seven games behind them and an active three-game winning streak, the Titans have surpassed last year’s record of 4-12-3, while leaving time to match last year’s total goals of

shots a game. The third away game of the season comes after the Titans defeated the Missouri Tigers 3-2 last Friday. The win marked their first on the road, elevating their away record to 1-1. The Titans came out aggressive against the Tigers, scoring their first two goals within 20 minutes of the game’s start. They took a total of 18 shots versus Missouri’s nine, while goalie Noa Schumacher saved half of the four shots that came her way. As they head to yet another

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junior Samantha McKenna (left) and senior Sarah Davidson (right) embrace after a win over Kansas State on Sept. 8.

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road game, the Titans will likely look to junior Haley Brown, who scored two of the three goals made during Friday’s win. The first game-winning goal of Brown’s career came in the 48th minute of the match, and marks the third goal of the midfielder’s season. Brown, who is in the middle of her best season yet, was the third CSUF student in a row to be named the Big West Oﬀensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16. The midfielder has tallied three goals so far, along with 11 shots on goal and three assists. Maddie Bennett, the Big West Oﬀensive Player of the Week for Sept. 9, is another player Coach

Demian Brown views as a force coming up the field. The combination of Brown and Bennett is one coach Brown predicted would “carry the amount of goal scoring” the team strives for. Bennett currently leads the team in goals, with a total of six on the season, two of which were game-winning. She has one assist and 28 shots, 12 on goal. Senior Atlanta Primus, the third Big West Oﬀensive Player of the Week for CSUF, assisted on Friday’s game-winning goal, and racked up three shots. She is currently tied second on the team with fellow Titan Haley Brown for goals, each tallying up three goals in the first seven

games of the season. Primus, two-time preseason All Big West honoree, is tied for first in the nation with seven assists, and only needs two more to break the CSUF program record. With 11 games left, the forward from London, England is quickly approaching her record assists in a season, eight, as well as her total goals in a single season, six. The Titans face two more opponents after Loyola Marymount before meeting their first conference competitor, UC Davis, on Oct. 3. The game begins a stretch of conference games that spans until the end of the regular season.

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Senior Atlanta Primus (right) advances the ball forward during a game versus Kansas State on Sept. 8.

6 Sports

OPINION

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

USA Basketball is no longer at the top The men’s team finished in seventh place at the international stage. NATHAN NGUYEN Editor

USA! USA! USA! While fans of the stars and stripes often show out in numbers when American sports teams compete against other nations, the United States men’s basketball team did not receive a warm welcome this summer. Support for the national team even paled in comparison to that of nations known far less for their basketball skills. This summer, high-profile athletes withdrew from the U.S. national team. NBA players including Anthony Davis, James Harden and Damian Lillard decommitted from the FIBA games, believing it would be an easy win regardless of the roster. On Sept.14, the U.S. team beat Poland (87-74) and placed seventh in the FIBA World Cup tournament. This summer’s games, organized by the FIBA, took place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 15 in China. A record number 32 countries competed in a total of 92 games during the Olympic qualifying tournament. The top seven teams automatically qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo while the rest of the field will have a chance to compete in four FIBA Olympic qualifying tournaments coming up. The U.S. men’s team has won the past 58 international games but that streak came to an end this summer, when they suffered two losses against France and Serbia. This marks the 11th loss by the U.S. since 1992.

In the 1988 South Korean Olympics, the U.S. lost to the Soviet Union and finished in third place. This prompted the Olympic committee to change the eligibility rules to allow professional athletes’ participation in the games. While the 1992 Dream Team and subsequent U.S. Olympic squads have largely dominated the competition since then, the U.S. received bronze in 2004 at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Many Americans remember this embarrassing aberration from dominance at the international level of competition. When they aren’t winning, the U.S. men’s basketball team does not receive close to the same amount of support

because fairweather fans are unaccustomed to losing. The tournament took place in China and the games were not broadcast on national television, thus limiting American familiarity with the disappointing finish. However, fans of other teams competing showed out and strongly supported their countries, despite knowing that they would not make it far in the tournament. At every game, fans cheered their countries on until the end. While it is asking much for Americans to wake up in the early hours of the day to watch the livestream of a basketball tournament on the opposite side of the country, it would have been nice to at least oﬀer support and words

of encouragement to the team online. If NBA fans from Europe and China are willing to tune in to prime time basketball games playing at Pacific Standard Time in the U.S., Americans can tune in to a 5 a.m. game to support their team. After finishing in seventh place, NBA superstars including Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard oﬃcially committed to participating in the 2020 Summer Olympics. The U.S. team underestimated their opponents this time and paid the consequences in defeat. Not a single player from the U.S. made the all tournament team as Evan Fournier (France), Bogdan Bogdanovic (Serbia), Nicola Jokic (Serbia), Ricky

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Katsu Oso kicks off concert series Titan Radio and Associated Students showcased bilingual talent. BRIANA TORRES Staff Writer

In a first-ever partnership, Associated Students, Inc. and Titan Radio once again exposed a new musician to campus. Titan Radio and Associated Students collaborated for the first time to kick oﬀ the Wednesday concert series in the Becker

Amphitheater, along with a free taco bar and agua frescas. Associated Students concerts typically take place in the Becker Amphitheater on Wednesdays, bringing outside artists to perform. “(It’s) hopefully the first of many Titan Radio and ASI collaboration concerts,” said Matt Sylvester, the media coordinator for Titan Radio. “This is the test run and it looks like it’s going great so far.” Titan Radio and Associated Students have not confirmed

any future events together but are interested in more concerts together and cross promotion. “This is our first Wednesday concert obviously, and we had a vacant position, so I reached out to Matt and I suggested we do a collab concert,” said Brandon Eggleston, Associated Student fall and spring concert coordinator. Sylvester suggested Katzu Oso for the concert series for his bilingual talent. Students filled the space between the amphitheater steps,

mesmerized by the melodies filling the atmosphere as Katzu Oso performed. After taking a break from his ‘Silly Love Songs’ tour in July, Los Angeles native Katzu Oso performed at Cal State Fullerton Wednesday at the Becker Amphitheater in the afternoon. Associated Students and Titan Radio say the event encourages students to enjoy themselves on campus outside of the classroom. “Whenever I hear music, I just go walk over,” Sylvester said.

Katsu Oso and his band performed at the Becker Amphitheater for the first ASI and Titan Radio collaboration.

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Latino artist Oso finds inspiration in his music from his Los Angeles modern city vibes and incorporates his Latin culture into each piece he composes. In April 2017, Oso gained a following after his first song, “Sophie.” With his smooth voice and mellow rhythms, his music is a combination of upbeat dance blended with melodies. Oso wants his audience to listen to his music in a way that captures each song’s bilingual composition. “I want it to be a really nice experience when you’re in the car, or anywhere. Really, you have headphones on, like I just want it to sound big. So I’m working on getting that sound,” Oso said. Audience members swayed their arms with the music and embraced while dancing. The attendance continued to grow throughout the hour long concert. From composing music in his room, Oso has risen to stardom and now performs at popular venues like The Constellation Room in Santa Ana and The Roxy in Los Angeles. Raised in California, Oso would perform backyard shows for his community and now finds a way to connect his Latin roots to his music. Oso recently collaborated with Tecate to produce the piece “Los Angeles Lindo y Querido,” which captures the Latin essence of a love letter to Los Angeles. “I’m actually working on a new song project I’m going to release at the beginning of 2020 so I can go on tour in the summer,” Oso shared. Oso will also be performing alongside popular Latin musicians like Kali Uchis and Chicano Batman at the Latin music festival Tropicalia inside the Pico Rivera Sports Arena on Nov. 10.

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Mxmtoon’s debut album embraces intimacy with a personal narrative. BILLY HUYNH Asst. Editor

Singer-songwriter mxmtoon released her debut studio album, “the masquerade” on Tuesday, and the product is an intimate collection of songs that focuses on personal storytelling. Themes of introversion and depression are vividly discussed with personal anecdotes, and the lyrics are accompanied by a ukelele-driven sound. “the masquerade” includes 10 songs, each with their own featured acoustic version. The track uses a mix of cheerful and somber sounds to create a unique listening experience. As the opener of the album, “unspoken words” establishes the spirit of the LP, with its mellow sound and dreamy vocals. There’s a looseness that lulls the listener, allowing the lyrics to tell a story. The lyrics detail an evolving relationship that is now in a better place after early turmoil. Both members of the relationship have matured and developed an understanding of one another that did not exist before: “I’m happy with it all now/ We both had to grow and learn/ To understand each other.” “prom dress” is a well-crafted song that highlights mxmtoon’s strengths. Its intimate lyrics allow for descriptive storytelling that highlights themes of introversion: “I can’t help the fact I like to be alone/ It might sound kinda sad, but that’s just what I seem to know.” It also succeeds because of the dichotomy between cheerful instrumentals and somber subject matter. The seriousness of the subject is disarmed by the lighthearted

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Review: New artist bares her soul

production, and made more accessible for the listener. The third track, “suﬃce,” is another track of self-reflection from the artist who is willingly exposing vulnerability with her revealing lyrics. The song is about inaction, and an unwillingness to act upon love because of self-doubt: “Cause, I have only loved without confession/ I’d rather settle for a never ending stream of self-questioning.” It’s in these moments that mxmtoon excels as an artist. The singer, with her comforting production, makes listening to sorrowful teenager stories enjoyable. There’s a uniqueness to “blame game” that makes it a refreshing listen. Relationship songs are often one-sided aﬀairs, directing blame at an unnamed person who is unable to give their side of the story. However, mxmtoon acknowledges her own shortcomings and failures, which allows for a balance in storytelling that benefits the song. The majority of the songs on the album are introspections from the artist, highlighting her various insecurities and uncertainties. However, “high & dry” sees mxmtoon direct ire at a former friend she can no longer tolerate: “I’ve seen your glare, your nasty looks/ Plotting scare after scare/ Don’t come for me I’ll fight right back.” The cheerful production and combative lyrics create a passive-aggressive tone that works, because it doesn’t overstay its welcome. There’s humor to “my ted talk” that softens the message of the song. Self-deprecation is something that mxmtoon displays throughout the entirety of the album, and it works especially well in this instance because of the relatable nature of the subject. “seasonal depression” is another personal ballad, in which the Oakland singer touches on a serious matter, but does so in a playful

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manner. Seasonal aﬀective disorder is not a subject often sung about, and hearing from the perspective of an individual who has dealt with it is a welcome listen. There are moments of humor in the song, such as when mxmtoon lyricizes about only liking Los Angeles for its tacos, that help provide a needed balance to the song: “I don’t like LA ‘cept for tacos and Venice/ But God, I would move, get some rays and play tennis/ And tell my Lyft driver to turn up the volume.” “untitled” is a song that needs the cheerful ukelele-driven instrumentals, instead of the more somber production that it received, because the contrast in sound to other songs on the LP diminishes its eﬀectiveness.

It’s an emotional song about loss and the negative impact of it: “I just feel so alone/ And I’m learning to be okay all on my own/ It’s hard to picture life without you.” It misses the liveliness of the other tracks that helps retain the listener’s attention. “dream of you” is a joyful work that is a highlight from the album. It’s an uplifting song matched with a charming production, and makes for a pleasant listening experience. The song is about accepting the briefness of most relationships, and enjoying the time spent with someone: “And I still think about you sometimes/ Pondering what it could’ve been/ But I would never trade the time we had.” It’s a likable composition that can be

listened to on repeat. “late nights” is a love ballad that maintains the singer’s personal touch. It’s an excellent and fitting conclusion that showcases all of mxmtoon’s eﬀective qualities. Relaxed production, pleasant vocals, immersive storytelling and personal lyrics are all on display with the conclusion of the album. . The pleasant production is spurred on by a ukelele-driven sound, and is coupled with personal lyricism that allows for a better understanding of the singer, which culminates to create a fantastic listening experience. “the masquerade” is a strong introduction to an artist who, in her first entry, has created a unique work that has a refreshing genuineness.

not a good co-worker,” said Nicole Ramnaney, a speech-language pathologist working for the Long Beach Unified School District. Ramnaney said it’s imperative for students to be team players because most jobs are in group settings, and students need to build interpersonal relationships. Panelists also told students to maintain a daily dose of positivity and learn to be flexible in big moments. “There’s going to be a point where you don’t know what you’re going to do next, so you think ‘How can I make this diﬃcult part of mine an opportunity? What can I find to grow from?’” said Francesca Chicas, case manager for the Regional Center of Orange County. Before ending the event, each panelist gave one last piece of advice for students. Eric Rodriquez, clinical research coordinator for Children’s Hospital of Orange County Children’s Research Institute said that above all, students should focus on living in the moment and letting their passion for academic excellence

guide their thinking and fuel their motivation. Jennifer Sisoev, supervisor for the Older Adult Social and Information Services Senior Center, followed with her own experience, urging students to always have a positive attitude even in a frustrating situation or job. “I’m very real about me not having a positive attitude at one of my jobs, and it has haunted me for 15 years,” Sisoev said. Ramnaney insisted that the students not be afraid and take advantage of their opportunities. “Have life experience. Don’t be too scared. Just jump in,” Ramnaney said. Chicas closed the event by encouraging students to appreciate the value of networking, making connections and building the relationships that will help advance them in the future. Students will have another opportunity to get advice from professionals at the Career Center on Oct. 10. Angel Ramirez contributed to the article.

Career experts offer insight to students

Professionals from impactful organizations give advice on the work industry. TAYLOR ARREY Asst. Editor

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Here’s a slice of advice: avoid flowery cover letters, have good work ethic and look at obstacles as challenges, say career experts. A panel of Cal State Fullerton alumni and professionals from several impactful organizations gave students the rundown on how to advance careers in fields like theirs. The event, hosted by the Career Center, included a panel of CSUF alumni and professionals from groups like Children’s Hospital of Orange County Children’s Research Institute, Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County and the Older Adult Social and Information Services Senior Center in Newport Beach. Students were given the opportunity to ask questions while the

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Student meets panelists at the Career Center’s event in the Pollak Library.

panel oﬀered insight into topics like building a career, seeking professional opportunities and thriving in the workplace. Panelists told students how to write professionally and avoid a Shakespearean approach in their wordage. They also encouraged students to be more than just a

good employee but also a good co-worker. “Be someone that other people want to work with. If you’re the co-worker that comes in late with Starbucks and is complaining about their day from the day before and doesn’t want to do any of their work and then leaves early, that’s

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