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Tuesday February 19, 2019

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Walking dogs for cancer awareness Paws FUR Pink raise funds for breast and canine cancers in Orange County. YVONNE VILLASENOR Staff Writer

Pups and their two-legged best friends got up and active for the seventh annual Paws FUR Pink event Sunday morning at Irvine Regional Park. The possibility of rain in the forecast could not prevent owners and their furry pals from coming out and sporting their pink attire. The event welcomed back seasoned participants along with new faces. Since its startup, Paws FUR Pink has raised over $111,000 for their charity partners in Orange County and San Diego. Their mission is to connect with communities and raise funds for breast and canine cancers. At 8 a.m., the brisk air was perfect weather for dog yoga. While humans performed the downward dog and other essential poses in preparation for a 5K, their furry friends basked in the sunshine. The park was a dog-lover’s dream: dogs of all shapes and sizes dressed in hats, tutus, bandanas and sunglasses, and vendors offered top-quality dog food and outfits. The National Canine Cancer Foundation and Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation booths offered merchandise,

Participants dressed their dogs in creative costumes for the competition at the Irvine Regional Park in Orange.

pamphlets and support to attendees. Around 12 percent of women in the United States experience invasive breast cancer, according to breastcancer.org.

Shadi Shafiee, a Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation intern, said she is driven to help combat breast cancer. “The statistics are really quite baffling when you think about it.

We just want to make people aware and know that there are resources and that they have availability to medical care, especially if they don’t have insurance, so it’s the prevention as well as the treatment

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standpoints,” Shafiee said. The Animal Cancer Foundation states that about 6 million dogs are diagnosed with cancer annually. SEE PUPS

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Bring Me the Horizon ignites the audience with crowd-favorite songs. YVONNE VILLASENOR Staff Writer

Fans of all ages gathered at The Forum on Wednesday night to see Bring Me the Horizon, an English rock band who played to what they claimed to be their largest crowd in Los Angeles yet. Thrice and Fever 333 joined them for their “First Love” world tour. After much

anticipation and one too many electronic songs during intermission, the lights dimmed and fans roared. Lead singer Oliver Sykes, walked out, flaunting Valentine’s Day-themed pink hair with X’s, O’s and a sprayed heart as the spotlight shone only on him. Bring Me the Horizon opened their setlist with “i apologise if you feel something,” the first song off their new album, “amo.” The slower, experimental jam then broke into their heavier lead single

“MANTRA,” which made the the crowd go wild. The fans screamed the opening line, “Do you wanna start a cult with me?” and Sykes took it from there. Bodies hurled around the crowd, getting pushed and pulled in every direction. Sykes called for a circle pit, and the band began playing “The House of Wolves.” They then performed their new song “mother tongue” and followed with “wonderful life.” Although “amo” was released a few weeks ago, a mass number

of fans chanted every single word. The band played a few older songs, including “Shadow Moses” and “Happy Song,” giving the crowd a chance to release some angst and go absolutely berserk in the pit. Sykes gave an emotional performance during “Can You Feel My Heart,” which got the best of a few of the fans. He got down on his knees and belted, “Can you help the hopeless?/ Well, I’m begging on my knees/ Can you save my bastard soul?/ Will you wait for me?” SEE CONCERT

Photos of the Holocaust, the Rwandan Genocide and abortion were displayed outside the Student Recreation Center by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform on Monday, Feb. 18. The event was hosted by the center, a nearly 29-year-old nonprofit anti-abortion organization that seeks to “establish prenatal justice and the right to life for the unborn,” according to their website. Several warning signs were posted in the area around the display, which featured graphic photos depicting abortions at varying states of fetal development, an intentional decision according to Kevin Olivier, a director of operations for the center. “I wanted to do something effective, to open people’s eyes to abortion, to show people what it really is, how awful it is and it just seemed obvious to me that the way you do that is you show pictures of it. People need to see what it is,” Olivier said. Several students stopped at the presentation to speak with the demonstrators, who were speaking from behind a metal railing for safety. Josh Kirk, a fourth year entertainment and tourism major, debated with several members of the organization during the afternoon. SEE FETUS 3 VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2019

University police offer Speaker presents self-defense courses lake sample data

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Students in the self-defense course practice techniques for protection.

Sessions offer mental and physical skills for protection against sexual assault. ESMERALDA FIGUEROA Staff Writer

About 20 women attended the first session of the Rape Aggression Defense program on Feb. 16 at the Student Recreation Center. College-age women are at a high risk of sexual assault or rape, with about 11.2 percent of female students experiencing it physically, through violence or incapacitation, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Katie Cappuccio, a University Police officer, is a certified R.A.D. instructor who helped lead Saturday’s session. “We have this false sense of security and a lot of times we’re not mentally prepared for those

situations. In our instruction we like to give the ladies the opportunity to kind of explore mentally what they may do if they were to encounter some of theses situations that do occur,” Cappuccio said. The first session started off with a lecture on mental preparation. Later, the second session continued with a lecture about physical defense. The remaining two sessions will be devoted to physical defense and will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, March 2. The physical aspect of the session is meant to combat potential attacks where the attendees are taught to yell, “No,” as they block and strike the officer’s padded attacks. Registration for the class is still open on the University Police website. The program is exclusively for women and they are advised to attend

in comfortable attire and bring water and snacks. R.A.D. has been around since 1989 and has more than 11,000 certified instructors who teach at universities, colleges and agencies across the nation. It aims to prepare women of all ages for any situation in which they may feel threatened or unsafe. Though the program is held on campus, it is not exclusive for female CSUF students. Kyra Collins attends Troy High School, and heard about the event through her brother, who is a CSUF student. “I’m going to start driving, and my dad was worried that I was not aware of what to do in a car in case someone decides to come and kidnap me,” Collins said. Sally Lee, a criminal justice major, heard about the class through a friend and decided to see what the program was about. Lee, who practiced martial arts when she was younger, said that the program is similar to what she has done in the past, but hoped it would further prepare her for a threatening situation. “Logically, I think this is a very good course. I feel that if whoever becomes a victim in this situation, if they remember their teachings and they actually put in some practice, it’ll be very useful,” Lee said. Cappuccio said she not only sees differences in the women by the end of the full threeweek program, but also notes the difference at the end of a single session. “The women are pretty hesitant in the beginning of the class to yell as we instruct them through,” Cappucio said. “It’s hard for them to get out of that comfort zone, so it’s really satisfying to see them improve in just a couple of hours of instruction.”

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Geology Professor Matthew Kirby addresses weather history in sediment. KAITLIN MARTINEZ Daily Titan

Matthew Kirby, a professor of geological sciences, spoke about his research analyzing sediment samples from Southern California lakes at the Feb. 18 “Faculty NoonTime Talk.” The faculty talk comes after recent rain and flash flooding that Orange County has experienced last week and earlier this month. The National Weather service predicted last week that Southern California would receive seven inches of rainfall on Feb. 14. Kirby said it could have been worse. “We were hit, but the main impact was south of us. If it had hit us straight on, we would have had more precipitation. We actually got a little bit less than we could have gotten,” Kirby said. Kirby explained in the presentation that heavy rainfall affects samples that he studies by moving sediment from one area to another. Movement of sediment and lots of rain can lead to flooding, especially in flood-zone areas. Susan Fisher, CSUF’s Campus Emergency Preparedness manager, said attending related events and understanding the concepts behind them are important for the community to prepare the campus in case of an emergency. Fisher asked whether Kirby’s data and the potential implications for residents who live in affected areas would be shared with relevant officials, so that they can better prepare and fortify the areas and homes. She added that she wants to make sure every community can handle any emergency. “Looking at this information and (being) able to incorporate that into city planning or individual planning to working it into

the structures of how we do commerce, how we build buildings, where we build buildings — I think a lot of those questions are really important to creating communities that are better prepared and can handle disasters,” Fisher said. Kirby’s research determines the history of long drought and flood patterns, which give insight into drought and flood conditions today. “We know what he teaches as an academic, but this wasn’t set up for students. This was set up like he could come out and give this to anyone,” said Mike Miller, Kirby’s former student.“Each one of those graphs he does entire classes on.” Kirby shared research that he and his students did in Lake Elsinore, Zaca Lake, Big Bear Reservoir and five other lakes. They had sampled the land to access organic matter from beneath the lakes for 14 years. Most of the lakes, aside from Silver and Dry lake, have never been sampled before which allowed Kirby and his students to have access to more geological data that supports drought and flood patterns from thousands of years ago, he said. Analyzed core samples enable scientists like Kirby to determine patterns of drought and floods in the region that the sample is from. Kirby’s presentation showed that in Zaca lake, a thirty foot core that was taken showed approximately 30,000 years of data, according to Kirby’s presentation. He later offered advice to CSUF students and Fullerton residents to stay informed about the weather, even in Southern California. “Put the weather program on your phone,” Kirby said. “Following the weather is important in California in the winter. A lot of us don’t because it’s California. We don’t think of weather. You shouldn’t be caught surprised.”

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2019

American studies professor set to retire

After 15 years at CSUF, Karen Linkletter is pursuing research opportunities. ANDRE SALAZAR Daily Titan

Finishing a 15-year tenure as a professor of American Studies at Cal State Fullerton, Karen Linkletter will be retiring at the end of the spring semester. Linkletter said that over the last year, she considered her long tenure at CSUF as both a college professor and a musician. “It’s getting harder to do as I get older, and I thought maybe it’s time to start slowing down a little bit,” Linkletter said. Arriving on campus in 2004, Linkletter made the transition to teaching after a decade in business that included working in finance, and as a technical writer and marketing coordinator for an engineering firm. She credits her father as the main influence for her decision to work in the industry, explaining that he wanted her to have a more stable career. Though she agreed with her father’s idea of business being the more stable career choice, Linkletter said she knew that it was not for her after her first five years. She stayed until she could no longer tolerate it, and said “That’s it, I’m done,” before she turned her back on business and never went back. After leaving the industry, Linkletter returned to school to receive her doctorate in history, explaining that she knew she wanted to teach the subject to make it accessible to her students. “I had a really good history experience in college as an undergraduate, but most of my

Professor Karen Linkletter prepares for her final semester at Cal State Fullerton.

history courses were very dry, and I went back to school because I wanted to figure out how to teach things in a way that all of students could relate to,” Linkletter said. A friend of Linkletter’s who taught American studies at

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CSUF got her in touch with the department chair who later hired her to start her career at the university. Her friend told her that she should consider teaching American studies because it was “a lot more fun than teaching

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straight history.” Linkletter agreed with her colleague, saying that the subject allows her to make history more relatable to students because it is being taught through a more cultural aspect. “I can bring in music and I

can bring in television and I can bring in paintings. It just gives you free reign. Whatever’s going to make the story accessible to maybe touch one student one day with one piece of material, and then another student with something else so it doesn’t have to be just reading a text, it’s a nice way to weave a story,” Linkletter said. Linkletter described music as being an engaging example to use in her class because it is the other part of her life. Since childhood, she was always a fan of music, playing the piano at age five and the cello at age eight. “We had music in the school and my brother played violin and you could play a string instrument in the fourth grade. You couldn’t play a wind instrument until fifth grade and I didn’t want to play what my brother played, so I picked the cello and I just fell in love with it, so I just stuck with it ever since then,” Linkletter said. Her love and talent for the cello has allowed her to play in symphonies, string quartets and a 50-piece cover band that plays for fundraisers, all while balancing her job as a professor. “The juggling time thing, it’s a challenge, but I’ve gotten to where I can negotiate it pretty well,” Linkletter said. Linkletter said she is upfront about being a musician. When it is discussed among colleagues or friends, the response is normally, “I don’t know how you do it.” For now, Linkletter aims to simplify her lifestyle by walking away from teaching after the semester. Linkletter joked that she told her class that they had to pass. “What I told them is you all have to get an A so I can give everybody in the class an A and walk away,” Linkletter said.

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“I actually have been studying a lot about epicureanism and how to be happy and just realizing how many people around us are living horribly unhappy lives,” Kirk said. “These are angry, bitter, unhappy people and if there’s anyone I should talk to, this is them.” This is the center’s second visit to Cal State Fullerton, the first being in November of 2017. The program itself is part of the Genocide Awareness Project, an educational effort by the center that compares the practice of abortion to several human rights violations, including the Holocaust. “The parallel between, for example, the Holocaust and abortion, is that in both cases VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

you have a class of human beings regarded as subhuman, and a society that wants the right to exterminate those people,” Olivier said. Groups that hope to host any events on campus have to go through the Events Facility Planning Office, according to Anthony Pang, the interim director of Student Life and Leadership. “They develop a facility use agreement with the university and talk through a variety of different things,” Pang said. The group acquired the mandatory facility use agreement to use the space on campus through the rest of Tuesday, Feb. 19. After Monday’s event, they plan to move their display to the University of California, Irvine.

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Pups: Dogs making a ‘pawsitive’ impact

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Dogs dressed in pink to raise awareness on breast and canine cancer.

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Pink medals were handed out to participants at the event.

1 “We’ve lost a dog to cancer, and I know a lot of friends who have gone through it. My sister has breast cancer, so we just come out and support the cause. It’s a great way to support it,” said Jennifer Dentino, an attendee who has attended annually since 2013. CONTINUED FROM

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Harley the Handsome Unicorn Yorkshire terrier took first-place in the competition.

A sea of pink flooded the Irvine Regional Park trail as the 5K began. Barks and cheers could be heard as participants crossed the finish line. Molly Babcock and her partner who won last year’s event, Koda took first place again. Babcock was dog-sitting Koda and another dog over the

weekend when their owner told her about the race. After hearing about the 5K, Babcock decided to enter. “Funny story: I was actually running with the lead guy and Koda decided that he was going to the bathroom. I am sorry to Irvine Park for the poop that we left on the floor,” Babcock said.

Following the 5K was a mile walk, which gave dogs and humans alike a break to cool down while participants prepared for the costume contest. Dog moms and dads ensured their fur babies were dressed to the nines as they brushed, perfectly accessorized and gave them hugs and kisses.

The first-place winner went to a Yorkshire terrier, known as Harley the Handsome Unicorn. Harley reminded event goers of the charm that Paws FUR Pink has brought to Orange County through the assembly of four-legged friends and twolegged companions to help make a difference.

energy on stage was contagious, as he seemed to have a great time performing and wanted others to share those same feelings. Bring Me the Horizon closed their setlist with an acoustic version of one of their most wellknown songs, “Drown,” before promptly leaving the stage. A chant of their song, “Diamonds Aren’t Forever” off their 2008 album, “Suicide Season,” started shortly after. Soon enough, the air was filled with suspense and the lyrics, “We will never sleep ‘cause sleep is for the weak,” indicated that the

fans were ready for more. Bring Me the Horizon came out for an encore and the entire venue cheered, reinvigorated and ready to sweat some more. They kicked off their encore as Sykes delivered a passionate performance of “Doomed.” The lyrics, “So leave a light on, I’m coming home/ It’s getting darker, but I’ll carry on/ The sun don’t shine, but it never did,” brought him down to his knees. Sykes proceeded to ask the crowd if they wanted to hear their old material, and although he mentioned how he could

potentially damage his vocal cords, fans fired right up. Consequently, Sykes reported a few days later the concert that Bring Me the Horizon had to cancel their remaining North America tour dates due to a ruptured vocal cord. Bring Me the Horizon evoked longtime fans with an intense nostalgia and played a medley of “The Comedown,” “(I Used To Make Out With) Medusa” and “Re: They Have No Reflections.” Sykes proved he still had it in him to scream and growl like he did in their first two albums from over a decade ago.

The band began playing their another popular hit, “Throne,” which ended up being the last song of the night. Sykes told fans that he would not allow them to stand still, prompting people to jump off their feet and sing the chorus. Attendees sprung again when it was time for the final bridge, and as soon as the last chorus concluded, confetti was released into the crowd and Sykes stage dove, wrapping up the song’s final lines. Fans cheered one last time as the band said thanked them and wished them a good night.

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The energy from the crowd was chilling as they sang in unison. Sykes encouraged attendees to take out their phones and get on their friends’ shoulders for the next song. The first few notes indicated it was the somber love song, “Follow You.” The venue was immediately lit up by the spotlight and a sea of cell phones on flash with females sitting on their friend’s or partner’s shoulders. The band performed one of their most popular tracks in the album, “medicine.” Sykes’

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Festival unites skaters and filmmakers Artists of all backgrounds collaborated at the first Illegal Civilization Festival. CARA PEDERSON Freelancer

Hundreds of colorfully-clothed fans were lined up outside the Pink Motel in San Fernando for the first Illegal Civilization festival on Saturday, Feb. 16. The mood was set for the Illegal Civilization festival with headlining artist, Tierra Whack, local clothing vendors, professional skateboarders and to-diefor photo opportunities in front of Cadillac Jacks Cafe. Mikey Alfred, the 22-yearold creator behind the skaters and filmers of Illegal Civilization, created an event that brought together young artists to meet and network. “I’ve never been to an event where they have an entire room dedicated to drawing and creating, and I think that’s so important because so many creative people come out to events like this because they’re curating creativity. But to have somewhere to actually put it out and be creative — amazing,” said Candy Redd, an attendee. Illegal Civilization, once a small brand run by a young and passionate artist, has grown to create a celebration of creativity at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic movie sets. The collaboration of young artists creating a fun place to network and socialize represents the pinnacle of Los Angeles culture. The event featured open motel rooms that were transformed and filled with board games for people to compete, as well as art supplies for visitors to reconnect with their inner child.

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Attendees watch as artists grace the stage and perform at the festival in San Fernando Valley.

Strangers conversed with one another about their drawings and some asked to keep them for memories. The walls of the rooms were lined with photography of the skaters, along with finger paint that had moved away from construction paper. Other rooms had photo sets, where visitors could take pictures with Illegal Civilization skaters in a tennis court-themed room. Outside the motel rooms were tents with vendors such as Crap Eyewear, Hot Lava and the space-themed boutique, To The Moon Citizen.

People rushed to take pictures and picnic on the bright-green turf behind the iconic pink cafe that has been featured in films such as “Grease 2,” “The House Bunny” and the Netflix series “GLOW.” Bass-heavy dance music brought the boogie out as festival goers danced and skateboarders attempted to drop in the pink-rimmed empty pool. People started to gather around the stage as the first performers, Warm Brew, a hip-hop trio, started their set. The bass boomed throughout the event and caught the attention of everyone who rushed to the stage and outlined the

pool. The first set was followed by another DJ, who played a list of hip-hop classics such as “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy, which brought an uproar from the crowd. Attendees pulled out their phones and raised them above the crowd to catch glimpses of each other doing the Soulja Boy dance routine. Rapper 1TakeJay took to the stage and invited people to dance alongside him as he hyped up the crowd. The night continued with more people pouring into the event to take part in dancing,

eating and shopping. Other performers such as Tommy Genesis, Sunni Colon, Show Me the Body and Na-Kel Smith performed throughout the night leading up to Tierra Whack’s performance. “In all honesty, I really wanted to see Tierra Whack. I’m here with one of my best friends and we always go to shows together,” said Annisah Ullah, another attendee. “(The venue is) really cute and kind of in the middle of nowhere.” Chief Keef had a surprise appearance and ended the event with a bang performing some of his songs, including “Faneto.”

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Cinderella depicts multi-faceted feminism Disney princesses vary in degrees of being feminist icons.

ESMERALDA FIGUEROA Staff Writer

Being a feminist doesn’t mean trading in dresses and heels for more traditionally masculine attire. Women can be who they want to be and shouldn’t be shamed for being more feminine or masculine. Modern Disney princesses are considered feminists because they play a more active role in their stories. Classic Disney princesses like Cinderella stay quiet about their situation, do the housework and need a man to rescue them. However, Disney’s 1950 “Cinderella” is as much a feminist role model as any modern Disney princess. The issue at hand is that traditionally feminine qualities are deemed “not feminist” and a woman with those traits can’t be considered strong or a great

role model. Cinderella challenges that by embodying both femininity and what it means to be a feminist. Cinderella is criticized for not getting herself out of her position, but many women in abusive situations and relationships find it difficult to leave. It is not the victim’s fault for finding herself in the situation nor for staying. While Cinderella’s story is not meant to condone abuse, it shows that there is strength in choosing to create happiness in a world that is cruel. Despite years of emotional and physical abuse, Cinderella still finds reasons to dream, sing, and smile without taking it out on anyone. Not only is she emotionally strong for surviving an abusive household for as long as she did, but Cinderella is physically strong as well. She may not be going on physically-taxing adventures like Rapunzel or Moana, but you can bet that scrubbing floors builds muscle. The destruction of her dress before the ball is a dark moment in the film. Her “family” humiliates her, tearing her dress apart from her body. She pleads for them to stop as her stepmother watches. Cinderella is criticized for crying in the film because she can’t attend the ball, but in

reality, she cries because they abused her in an act that rivals assault. She is not weak for crying; it is a normal human reaction. Even after the humiliation, she manages to go to the ball, knowing that her abusers will be there too. As for the ball itself, Cinderella only wanted to go for the experience. She had no intention of going to find a man, in fact it was the prince who sought her out. The girl just wanted to have a night out. Cinderella going behind her “family’s” back and attending the ball despite their objections mirrors the way that Ariel goes behind her father’s back and trades in her voice for legs, or even how Rapunzel finds a clever way to keep her “mother” occupied while striking a deal with Flynn Ryder. These princesses are making their dreams come true. They know what they want and they’ll do what they have to in order to make it happen. Modern Disney heroines are a product of our time, teaching girls to take an active role and pursue their goals. Cinderella is just as much a product of her time, if not ahead of her time. She has dreams and hopes for a better life. She does not let her situation dictate how she lives her life. Yes, she doesn’t actively get out of her situation until

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the end, but she is stuck in a position that she has no control over. She is able to overcome her challenges because of her emotional strength. Women are allowed to be

assertive and goal-oriented in the same way that women are allowed to be shy and reserved. Being a feminist means embracing both masculine and feminine traits as valid forms of strength without shaming either one.

Column: I swiped right on self-growth While Tinder did not find me love, it helped me find myself.

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Tinder has become a cultural phenomenon since its launch in 2012, and its reputation varies widely depending on who you ask. Some see it as sleazy and shallow, while others think it’s harmless fun. Still, others see it as an essential dating tool in today’s increasingly digital world. Personally, I believe it’s a combination of the three. After all, Tinder is exactly what you make of it. My time on Tinder lasted for about a month last summer, and in that brief time, my experience was eye-opening. I had downloaded it previously, but it took about a year before I summoned the courage to create a profile. It felt weird to judge so many books by their covers, but with

only a sliver of information to go by, I had no choice. Some users had no biography at all, leaving me to decide to swipe left or right solely based on their photos. Admittedly, my own biography wasn’t very informative. It simply read, “Let’s take over the world together.” Despite its simplicity, it sparked some hilarious responses. After all, nothing brings people together like plotting world domination. Conversations were the real breaking point, with everything from clever pick-up lines to arguments about religion. I usually swiped right on joke profiles, like a sock, George Bush and a picture of an actual catfish. I thoroughly enjoyed most of my Tinder conversations, even when they didn’t lead to actual dates. However, getting hundreds of matches and messages was overwhelming, to say the least. Though I occasionally messaged first, I usually waited for matches to make the first move, which helped me find guys who were actually interested in me. My friends call this phenomenon “female privilege.” As a woman using Tinder, the odds are automatically in my favor. Society’s norms dictate that men should message first, and the law of supply and demand results in women typically getting far more

pick-up lines and amusing conversations. The community also reviews profiles, offering guidance on everything from choosing photos to writing biographies. The Tinder community often says there are two rules to getting matches: 1. Be attractive. 2. Don’t be unattractive.

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matches than men. While being female has its advantages on Tinder, anyone can be successful with a decent profile. Carefully crafting the best possible profile can be nerve-wracking, but luckily,

there are online resources to help. The Tinder subreddit is a community of Tinder users and fans who share entertaining interactions they’ve had while using the app. Most posts are screenshots of clever

This advice seems useless at first glance, but it’s all you need. “Being attractive” involves actively doing things to attract people to you, like taking care of your health, getting a hobby and being sociable. “Being unattractive” includes being jaded, cynical or otherwise bitter about dating. While it’s perfectly fine to have these opinions, many users may not find these qualities attractive in a potential partner. Some people swipe right endlessly in an attempt to maximize their chances of getting matches, but none of those swipes matter if their own profiles still need work. As in life, try to be your best self rather than worrying what other people think of you. Tinder definitely has its ups and downs, but I still recommend it to any 20-something-yearold looking to meet new people. Though I can’t promise you’ll find love, you just might learn how to swipe right on life.

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Superfan leads the way to Omaha Former CSUF football player David Lamm leads “Cal State Omaha” group. MEGAN GARCIA Daily Titan

Called balls and strikes echoing in the Salt River Fields during the MLB4 Tournament weren’t coming from the home plate umpire Billy Van Raaphort. Rather, they were coming from Cal State Fullerton baseball fan David Lamm. The orange and navy-blue striped overalls, coupled with a Nebraska state license plate and “Cal State Omaha” cap made David stand out in the crowd of shivering Titan supporters. A road trip and delayed flights weren’t going to stop his family from catching sight of their beloved Titans taking the field. “(My wife’s) original flight out of John Wayne was canceled, but she said ‘I’m still going.’ So she got on a different flight that flew her to San Jose and there was a delay on that one and then she got into Phoenix,” David said. “She got in probably about 12:30 at night, but she was like ‘I’m not cancelling this trip, I’m not saying refund my ticket, I’m coming,’” The journey to Arizona wasn’t the first out-of-state trip David has made since he attended CSUF. During his time in school, David was on a football scholarship before the program was discontinued. After, he became a fan of Titan baseball, led, at the time by Augie Garrido. The numerous trips CSUF made made to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska influenced David to

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David and Jessica Lamm are the first and only couple to get married at home plate at Goodwin Field.

start a blog named Cal State Omaha. “Cal State Fullerton’s nickname is Cal State Omaha because we’ve been to Omaha 18 times, won the national championship four times, so when the calendar turns towards June, it’s Omaha time. It’s time to go to Omaha. It’s our second home. That’s the reason why I started the website and the social media,” David said. The Titan craze didn’t stop with David, his wife Jessica or their 10-year-old son Ryder; it also stretched to their friends who live in Arizona. As a broadcast major at Cal State Fullerton, the small department had even smaller class sizes. Pam Heller-Sanchez, a CSUF alumna, shared classes with David, where the two connected with each other over

Titan baseball. Since graduating CSUF, Heller-Sanchez has resided in Arizona and tries to catch the first pitch through live streams. “I don’t go to the amount games that David does, but I certainly try to follow Titan baseball,” Heller-Sanchez said. “This weekend was different, we had to come out here.” Wrapped up in the commotion of college baseball is Heller-Sanchez’s husband Tom Sanchez, who donned a navy blue jersey stitched with “Titans” across his chest. Unlike his wife, Tom Sanchez didn’t attend CSUF. “I became a fan through marriage,” Tom said. The Lamm family frequents the Heller-Sanchez household when CSUF travels to a series in the Grand Canyon State.

The father-and-son bonding dove into heckling the umpire and cheering for Titan outfielder Jackson Lyon. Like his father, Ryder wore an article of clothing that made him stand out in the green stadium seats. “He’s actually currently wearing the dugout jacket that Augie Garrido wore in 1975 and 1979,” David said. “I’ve kind of forced (his family) to be college baseball fans.” With Garrido’s No. 16 stitched into the right sleeve, the significance of the Hall of Fame coach wasn’t lost on Ryder. “I’d probably say it feels good and it’s amazing to wear it because it’s probably one of the best college baseball coaches ever. So I feel so happy and glad to wear this,” Ryder said. Garrido led the Titans to

three national championship titles during his time as skipper. David bought into Titan baseball with the help of a former team and roommate, following the elimination of the CSUF football program. “My freshman roommate was Phil Nevin, he was our kicker and punter, and ended going up and having a fantastic Major League Baseball career. To me, he was just Phil because he was our kicker, he was our punter and he was a teammate,” David said. In the 20 years of being a Titan baseball fanatic, David took his love of the game to another level. On July 11, 2015, Dave and Jessica became the first and only couple to get married at home plate in Goodwin Field. “The funny thing is that the facilities manager at Goodwin Field didn’t know what to charge,” Jessica said. “But they were absolutely great with the office and the department. It was a beautiful day. They actually just finished up with a ball camp and they got it game-day ready for us.” With numerous years of Titan baseball under his Cal State Omaha cap, David said he believes this year’s team has a chance to win the College World Series. “We just played the No.1 team in the nation today. I have a feeling that they will probably make an appearance in Omaha,” David said. “I am confident that I am going to call my shot and say that this is going to be one of our better teams that we have had. We’ve got a really good, talented group of young freshman.” Arnulfo Gonzalez contributed to this article.

CSUF alumnus to receive media award

The New York Times’ Marc Stein will be awarded the Curt Gowdy Media Award. JULIUS CHOI Daily Titan

Marc Stein, a Cal State Fullerton almunus, was named as one of the recipients of the 2019 Curt Gowdy Media Award by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Stein is a journalist currently specializing in NBA coverage for the New York Times, and has been covering the league for over 30 years. He graduated from the College of Communications in 1991 and worked for the Daily Titan as a reporter. After knowing he wanted to become a sports reporter when he was 13 years old, Stein was determined to make a name for himself the moment he enrolled at CSUF. Previously, Stein was the sports correspondent for the Orange County Register during his

entire time at CSUF, and would later receive his first NBA assignment to cover the Los Angeles Summer League in 1989. His journey into journalism had only just begun, as he secured an internship with The Washington Post, becoming the second Titan to do so at that time. His dedication to the craft enabled him to work for ESPN for 15 years as a senior writer before joining The New York Times in 2017. The award was first presented in 1990 to give recognition to the work of electronic and print media members. Past winners of this award include Chick Hearn, former Lakers play-by-play announcer, and Dick Enberg, former California Angels play-byplay announcer. Gowdy, the award’s namesake, had a 40-year career in sports broadcasting. After getting his foot in the door working for KFBC, a radio station in Wyoming, Gowdy

became the announcer for the New York Yankees in 1949 after having a sample of his work on hand and paid for a brochure. that helped him advertise himself. Two years later, he left New York to accept a position to do the same job for the Yankees’ biggest rival, the Boston Red Sox. Ralph Lawler, another recipient of the award, captivated NBA fans with his emphatic catchphrases like “Bingo!” and “Oh me, oh my!” during the 40 years that he has served as the play-byplay voice of the LA Clippers. Prior to the start of the NBA season, Lawler announced that 2018-19 will be his last season before he walks away from the broadcast booth and retires. Both men will be publicly recognized with a ceremony highlighting their accomplishments on Sept. 5-7 in Springfield, Massachusetts during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement.

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