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Tuesday February 26, 2019

Volume 105 Issue 16

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

ASI shares Japan scores over 20 in exhibition campaign process Students need a 2.5 GPA and current enrollment to apply for available posts. ANGELINA DEQUINA Daily Titan

Voting for the 2019-2020 Associated Students Inc. Board of Directors positions will be open March 19 and 20 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. However, the intricate process leading up to these days spans over the course of three months. The process begins when a prospective ASI board member files for candidacy for an academic school year. No previous experience with ASI is required for any position, but candidates must actively attend Cal State Fullerton with a 2.5 GPA overall and a 2.0 semester GPA while in office. Students may choose to run as a president and vice president team, an independent for the board, or a candidate for Titan Student Center’s Board of Trustees. The forms to file for candidacy opened on Jan. 22 and closed on Monday. SEE VOTE 3

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Third baseman Jayda Su’e (19) attempts to catch a ball as a Japan runner slides into the base during their exhibition game at Anderson Family Field.

Japanese national softball team defeated CSUF 21-1 in preparation for Olympics. JULIA PIHL Daily Titan

What was supposed to be a friendly contest for Cal State Fullerton softball and the Japanese National Team leading

into the Judi Garman Classic turned into batting practice for Japan as they scored 21 runs over five innings on Monday. The game was cut short due to the mercy rule. Per NCAA ruling, if a team is up eight runs by the end of the fifth inning, the game is automatically over. Japan’s 21 runs were scored over the first four innings, including 10 in the

top of the fourth. Japan jumped ahead 3-1 by the end of the first inning due to a pair of errors from CSUF’s third baseman Jayda Su’e and shortstop Paola Villegas. The Titans’ only run came in the bottom of the first inning when Evelyn Sablan scored on a passed ball with two outs with Su’e at the plate. Japan finished the game with

17 hits, compared to Fullerton’s three. Titans assistant coach Jorge Araujo addressed the fact that the Titans decided to rest some players during the game. “We just had a long weekend in Palm Springs, so we wanted to give some kids a break, they’re kinda banged up,” Araujo said. SEE PREP 8

Coping with mental illnesses through art

Artists produced work that reflected their personal growth and creativity. BRANDON KILLMAN Daily Titan

Los Angeles organizations Painted Brain and the Alcott Center for Mental Health Services joined forces Thursday evening to showcase artwork of clients who struggle with mental illness. The art exhibit was a celebration of creativity and personal growth for artists, some of who have dealt with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. Over a dozen artists showcased their work, displaying several mediums of art rendering in acrylic paint, watercolors, wooden sculptures and photography. The Alcott Center found that artistry and creativity have proven to benefit their clients as they navigate through their lives. Through art shows, these organizations plan to open the dialogue about mental illness and combat connotations that the community may have about mental health, according to Painted Brain’s press release. The event was an opportunity for their clients to showcase and sell their own artwork. Eighty percent of the artists’ profits go directly to themselves, and the rest are contributed to the Alcott Center, said Nick Maiorino, executive director of the Alcott Center.

Maiorino said the center advocates for collaborations with the Painted Brain, and that the events help to enrich their clients by building a foundation of a community. Painted Brain is a nonprofit organization that focuses on encouraging artistic expression of mental health patients who seek mental health assistance. The two organizations specialize in different methods of treatment in regards to mental illnesses. The Alcott Center provides outpatient mental health care services such as therapy, case management and psychiatry for clients who lack medical benefits or are on Medi-Cal. This is the first time the Alcott Center and Painted Brain hosted an event for their clients’ work in a space as large as previous events open to the public. The organizations aim to hold events together two to three times a year. “We believe that art really helps with their mental health, and provides them with socialization. It can really boost their self-esteem,” Maiorino said. Leslie Moreno was among the artists who displayed her work at the exhibit. She joined Painted Brain in 2009 to help treat her personal struggles with bipolar disorder and severe depression. Her artwork was a cacophony of colors juxtaposed on canvas to create a mosaic effect that allowed the viewer to interpret the indeterminate shapes as images in their own mind.

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Attendees were encouraged to contribute to Tristan Scremin’s interactive art piece.

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Free bike repairs for cycling students

Commuters can register to protect their cycles with University Police for free. KORRYN SANCHEZ NOAH BIESIADA Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton University Police hosted an event for cycling commuters to get their bikes checked and registered on Thursday. Two Wheeler Dealer, a bike shop in Brea, was in the quad near Titan Shops where they inspected students’ bikes to ensure that they were in good working condition. “We have a contract with Cal State Fullerton to come, usually once a month, and bring tools and check out students bikes for free and make sure they’re all safely working and functioning properly,” said Matthew Wallace, a bike mechanic at the event. Many of the problems that come up with student bikes are small and easy fixes, according to Wallace. “I’ve seen a lot of students with brakes that aren’t working,

and just general safety hazards that could easily be addressed, but either they don’t have the money, or the time or they don’t want to,” Wallace said. University Police assisted students in the bike registration process, offering a raffle for prizes including bike locks, a water bottle and air pump, according to Sasha Azoqa, communications specialist with Parking and Transportation Services. “We want to kind of reward the students who come and do the bike safety check. We want to make it a fun experience for them,” Azoqa said. To register a bike with University Police, students need to bring their Titan card and bike to the University Police Station located off of State College Boulevard and Gymnasium Drive. “We take info down regarding the bike, make and model, the serial number, we take a picture of the bicycle with the owner and we get contact information,” said Marissa Garza, a public affairs representative with University Police. The form requires

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Students rolled their bikes into UPD’s monthly free upkeep event.

information such as a description and the value of the bike. “We have a bike registration sign, people can come in for five minutes. That (the registration) doesn’t prevent your bike

from being stolen, but what it does is that if it does get stolen and we do recover it, because we recover a lot as you can see in that bike shed, we can return it. We keep them for about six

months to a year before we auction them off,” said Cpl. Tom Perez of University Police. A large percentage of bikes have been stolen this year because they were locked up using a cable lock rather than a U-lock or something more secure, according to Perez. Some students say they rely on their bikes to get around campus, and any damages to their bikes makes it difficult for them to get to class. “The front tire was wobbling, and because of that I couldn’t ride my bike. I just wanted to get it checked right now. I had to do it at home myself, but always get it checked by an expert first,” said Kumal Badade, an attendee of the event. University Police as well as Parking and Transportation Services work together once a month to encourage students to register their bikes to maintain their integrity and increase the likeliness of being reunited with their property in case of theft. Rivka Pruss contributed to this article.

CSUF students earn CPR certification at SRC

Participants watched tutorials and practiced lifesaving procedures. ESMERALDA FIGUREOA Staff Writer

Students earned their CPR certification on Saturday at an adult pediatric course held in the conference room at the Student Recreation Center. The course ran from noon to 6:30 p.m. and taught students hands-on experience on administering CPR compressions, rescue breaths and aiding a person in need for a variety of situations. The course is taught three to four times per semester

with the last session specializing in lifeguard training, with certificates being valid for two years. Leinani Soto, a third-year kinesiology major, said she’s interested in physical therapy, where CPR certification is required. “To do physical therapy you have to have a first aid and CPR certification as well,” Soto said. Sera Wohldmann, a music education student, said CPR training is a requirement when applying for teaching credentials. Although most of the students attending Saturday’s CPR course were there to be certified for the very first time,

Wohldmann was there to renew it. “I had authorization at a security job. I’ve had some preliminary training without certification when I was a child,” Wohldmann said. Jabari Morris, a SRC instructor for CPR, led the course. Morris learned CPR as a teenager and has been an instructor for 11 years. “The neighborhood that I was born and raised in had a swimming pool for the public. I noticed that they offered a class called CPR. I had no idea what it was,” Morris said. “I was curious, went and checked it out and I loved every minute of it. You’re helping someone from

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losing their life and if it has anything to do with life, I’m with it.” When showing the class how to apply compressions to the training mannequins, Morris gave the students real-life scenarios to imagine, like being in Walmart or Disneyland. “He’s super interesting, very interactive, he adds a lot of humor into the course which I enjoy,” Soto said. “It’s not just going off of powerpoints. He actually keeps the audience engaged which is great.” Soto was among the first to practice compression techniques on a mannequin. “It’s actually a lot harder than I thought. It’s a lot more

strength and you have to have a really good core to keep your stability,” Soto said. “Overall, I think it’s a really important skill for everyone to have and I’m really happy I did it.” In Morris’ experience, the most common reason he’s had to administer CPR for someone is due to their poor health. “I’d say that’s pretty much it: exercise, diet. Just pretty much how you take care of yourself,” Morris saids. “But the most important thing is staying persistent with getting your checkups. So you can avoid either someone doing CPR on you or you doing CPR on someone else.”

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Vote: The nature of running for student office 1 Once candidates complete the orientation, they will campaign for two to three weeks. The experience is one that Ana Aldazabal, current president and CEO of ASI, described as one of the hardest things she has ever done. Aldazabal originally ran as vice president alongside Joshua Borjas, the former president and CEO. During her campaign with Borjas, the duo distributed handbills and gave out small promotional items. “When I was campaigning, it was literally like from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every single day. Going to different classes, different clubs, different councils and telling them about our goals and why they should vote for us,” Aldazabal said. One of the new rules of running for office, according to Aldazabal, is that now presidential candidates can choose to run on a slate, with one candidate from each college and then whoever they want from the board of trustees. Aldazabal added that students who wish to run for president and vice president can begin their campaign on March 1. Those who consider running for president must have a running mate. “Whoever’s running for president, vice president or board of directors, if you’re doing it for the students and you’re doing it for the right reason, it’ll make it much better. But if you’re doing it just to build your resume or for the privilege of getting in ASI, it’s gonna be even harder for you,” Aldazabal said. Saba Ansari, vice president of ASI, did not campaign for her position, but had experience volunteering with previous presidential candidates. Campaigning involves a lot of CONTINUED FROM

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strategizing and communicating with voters what you can bring to the position, especially since the group of people that vote on campus are often fixated on certain candidates, according to Ansari. One part of the election process that separates the president from the vice president is the executive team debate. Ansari said the questions asked at the debate

are based off of the position that one applies for. Thus, the president and vice president will answer different questions. The executive team debate for this semester will take place on March 14, following the candidate meet and greets on March 12 and 13. Students are allowed to attend the debate and ask the candidates questions, according to MacKenzie Sheppard, ASI’s

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election director. After the debate is over, voting will commence. Sheppard said that this year voting will be available online via the student portal. If students cannot access the ballot through their portal, they can go to vote.fullerton.edu to cast their vote. Votes for a team with the least amount of votes will be eliminated and their votes will be

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transferred over to another team, depending on voter preference. Students elected this March will be in office from June 1, 2019 to May 30, 2020. “I think the most rewarding thing is all the people you get to meet, all the experiences you have,” Sheppard said. “Regardless of whether you win or lose, people who have this experience, they’re gonna grow from it.”

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Brain: Painting is for healing 1 Moreno said one particular painting drew significant emotion as she recalled her mental state at the time she was producing the piece. She looked at the painting and remembered getting out of a mental hospital, describing it as one of the worst moments in her life. “(Painted Brain) helped me tremendously throughout my struggle,” Moreno said. “It’s a place I can call home, and it’s family.” Moreno said she wanting an outside support system to sort out and navigate through her struggles. Painted Brain was the escape that allowed Moreno’s self-esteem to soar, while making lasting connections with other clients that work with the organization. “We also get deep into conversation about each other and our lives,” Moreno said. Over the course of 10 years working on and off with the Painted Brain, Moreno said that she has found that art serves as an escape from the outside world. Searching for freedom was a common thread shared amongst CONTINUED FROM

artists at the exhibit. Tristan Scremin, the community liaison for Painted Brain, also showcased art at the exhibit. Scremin’s piece was an interactive community experience in itself. It was a large piece of paper stretched across a wall with outlined etchings of handdrawn geometric shapes filling each corner of the paper. Next to the large illustration was a table kit with coloring tools that allowed gallery patrons to contribute to Scremin’s art piece. Scremin deals with paranoid schizophrenia, and through art he has found a center that grounds his mental state. “I don’t think about anything when I’m drawing. I have zero thoughts, so it’s very peaceful,” Scremin said. Scott Dickinson, an artist whose Jackson Pollock-esque works hang in the gallery, said that creativity is the ultimate form of release. “It’s therapy, it’s straight therapy; art helps you focus,” Dickinson said. “It really gets you out of your head, and gives you something to concentrate on other than life. It’s the best therapy and medication in the world.”

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‘The Blackening’ by James Gq, whose coveted work was not for sale at the showcase.

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A series of watercolor paintings of mermaids by Leslie Gowen.

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Amer Azad’s artwork illustrates the negative affects of cigarettes and fast food on human organs.

Korean rock and rap at The Source Performers jam out to K-rock and K-pop music and dance in Buena Park. BAYLEE MAUST Staff Writer

The Source OC hosted a Korean rock music concert Saturday to support local musicians and performers, including Smokin’ Barrels, A Day Before I Quit, NoLimits and Won-J who performed on the main plaza’s stage. Karen Kang, the main organizer of the event, said after hearing that some of her friends needed help promoting their talents, she wanted to support them somehow. “They are just regular people that are living out their dreams of being performers and being onstage, doing what they love as their passion,” Kang said. Kang said this is the first time some of these artists have had additional help from someone managing an event for them to perform in. “They have me supporting them and getting them sponsorships so they can do what they love and continue to make music,” Kang said. One of the performers, Won-J found his interest in rapping 16 years ago when he was asked to VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Smokin’ Barrels were the first band to perform on stage at The Source OC in Buena Park.

sing for his church. “There’s a Korean church, they want me to do something events like songs and stuff, but I couldn’t really sing, so I just started rap,” Won-J said. Won-J said he mainly writes his lyrics in Korean, but he sometimes raps in English so a variety of people can enjoy his music. The “K-Rock & Roll Concert”

was the first event Won-J had the opportunity to perform in, and he said he would be happy to perform at the concert again in the future. Won-J said that even though he wasn’t the main performer, a lot of people came to see him. NoLimits, a K-pop dance cover group, who formed one year ago, also performed onstage. The members said they

got their start by meeting each other through Instagram, and each of the six group members had about two years of dancing experience. Asiana Torres, a group member, said that without the members’ mutual love for dancing, they probably would have never met. “Dancing just means bringing friends together and having

a good time. While we have a good time, we could also prepare to perform and enjoy the time we have together,” said Kaylin Ngo, another group member. Kang said she has a passion for bringing things together and introducing people to new products. “My favorite memory is seeing them actually thrive onstage, and seeing them excel at their music is what I enjoy the most,” Kang said. Michael Choi, an attendee, said he regularly comes to the Source and was glad to see such diverse representation of Korean music. “Koreans are famous for K-pop music. That’s just a very narrow set of music that Koreans actually perform. They’re not really known for rap, not really known for rock, so it’s kind of cool,” Choi said. Choi said an event like the K-Rock festival gave an opportunity for the Korean community to become visible to other people in surrounding communities. “It definitely gets other people to see that Koreans aren’t just typically one way or another. It actually broadens their mind that they can be rappers or rock stars, so it’s pretty good,” Choi said.

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Letter from the Editor Addressing rape and its aftereffects An open letter to rapists, It’s been a year since I had an interaction with one of your kind, and I’m sure he doesn’t even remember me. That night, one that has impacted me so deeply, is likely one that he does not have the burden of carrying. We met at a bar, and I don’t know what compelled me to put my faith in a stranger in the first place, but later on, their actions proved that I had misplaced my trust. It’s the anniversary of that night, and I have been experiencing major setbacks in my health and life, and I now understand just how deeply you planted your destructive roots when you raped me. It pains me to think that in some sick way, my deteriorating health means that you are winning. But lately I’ve been experiencing more flashbacks, which has induced me into an almost constant state of survival. In every situation I’m in, I can’t help but think of all the ways my life could randomly be put in danger. From fires to shootings, or car crashes and viruses — I’ve been hyper-aware of the reality that my safety could

be taken away at any moment. The claws of your kind must have torn out my stomach that night because I have barely been able to keep down any food lately. It’s been embarrassing to be in class or out with friends and to suddenly find myself gagging from nothing in particular, or having to run to the bathroom to throw up the contents of an empty stomach. I am not sleeping well. Thoughts of your existence keep me up at night, and if I’m not awake I’m likely experiencing some sort of horrifying nightmare. Either one of those situations leaves me poorly rested and with a foggy mind to combat the next day’s responsibilities. This is not to say that I’m giving up and letting you all win. Although you took a lot from me that night, you gave me an odd gift. After accepting the heavy reality of what happened, I had to give myself a choice: Would I let someone else’s actions define me and then crumble under the weight of being a victim, or would I accept that I am a survivor of sexual assault and that’s only a small fragment of my identity?

I am more than what you did to me. I am a hard-working and proud writer, Mexican-American from the Bay Area, pianist, daughter, sister and loyal friend. Instead of being swallowed by you and your dark pit of existence, I am listening to myself and finding my way out of your looming darkness with the help of those around me. I am healing through therapy and learning the various ways to help ease the burden of trauma. Healing is not linear; that’s a truth I understand now more than ever. Although I often feel like just staying in bed, I am learning to take action through acceptance and embracing my bad days. Instead of feeding the tension that has been surrounding this anniversary, I am combating a downward slope. When thoughts of that night resurface and haunt me, I surround myself with friends to forget about you, or go on walks to remember that there is more to the outside world than just danger. Signed, More than a victim

The gender divide at the gym is unhealthy Sexist ideals create divisiveness at the Student Rec Center.

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It’s 2019, and while women have made many strides in pushing past gender boundaries and creating equality among the sexes, one of the places where gender division is still glaring is at the Cal State Fullerton Student Recreation Center. Our campus claims to care about all students and strives for inclusion, yet some women do not feel included in our SRC, specifically the weight room on the first floor. While some women do not want to use this part of the gym because they are more interested in aerobic exercises, unfortunately, there’s a much more serious reason why women don’t use the first floor of the gym: they’re intimidated by both not knowing how to use the machines and the men that plague the room. In the weight room on the first floor of the gym, it’s almost as if there is an invisible sign that says “no women allowed.” It is difficult as a woman to feel comfortable in a space that is considered traditionally

masculine. “It’s intimidating because they’re all in there like, they’re huge, so I feel kind of out of place because I’m little,” said Elizabeth Alvarez, a communications science and disorders student. As a woman, wanting to work out in a space where everyone around you is a man is intimidating because women can feel that they don’t belong. Also, feeling uncomfortable while trying to workout eliminates the joy gained from taking care of your body. Because the weight room is full of men, women may actively avoid using this part of the gym. Women may also avoid using this part of the gym because they don’t want men staring at them while doing poses that may be misconstrued as sexual. Worrying about men looking at women while working out doesn’t allow females to fully focus on their workout and take care of their bodies. It forces the second floor to be a haven for women, when it does not have to be. Women should not need to create their own safe space at the gym, but unfortunately this is what is happening. However, this is not a concern that stops men from using the weight room. Unlike women, who feel confined to use the second floor and avoid the weight room, men feel comfortable to use any part of the gym freely and without judgement or fear. In fact, some women say they need to gain confidence before even using the first floor of the

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gym. Catherine Roman, a philosophy student, said her gym goal is to use the downstairs of the gym by herself. With women already feeling uncomfortable to use the first floor of the SRC, there is a negative stereotype surrounding why some women don’t want to use the weight room. When asked why women

may not want to use the weight room, Michael Chung, a CSUF student, responded, “They’re afraid to look too masculine… They want a little bit of toning, but they don’t want as much definition.” Assuming that women come to the gym solely to lose weight perpetuates a negative stereotype that needs to be eliminated

because it creates unrealistic expectations for both genders to overperform. The first floor of the SRC should be a place where women are welcome to use the facilties without the male gaze discouraging them from their fitness goals. Makingthe first floor more inclusive should be a priority for all Titans.

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2019

CSUF grad student competes as a Titan JORDAN MENDOZA Daily Titan

After spending time as a Cal State Fullerton Titan, Kara Lazauskas fought for the chance to become a different kind of Titan — by competing on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s new TV show, “The Titan Games.” The show, produced and hosted by Johnson, a popular actor and former WWE superstar, is a new physical competition show, “designed to test the mind, body and heart” of everyday people. Lazauskas attended CSUF as a grad student and received her master’s degree in kinesiology in January. After being called to try out in May 2018, Lazauskas was picked to be one of the competitors on the show. Later, on Feb. 14, the New Jersey native won a spot as one of the final 16 competitors to become the “ultimate titan.” “It was exhilarating; it was a moment of pure excitement,” Lazauskas said. “I love competing, I love being on stages like that. I felt at home, I felt in heaven.” However, the former MMA fighter was eliminated in the semifinals of the show, losing the “Herculean Pull” event to Charity Witt, a powerlifter. Lazauskas’ journey to the NBC show has been a long process. At birth, she had her left lung removed as a child after doctors discovered a tumor, which took away nearly a quarter of her breathing capacity. The injuries did not stop there, as Lazauskas endured multiple ACL injuries during her college basketball days at Slippery Rock University, which resulted in four ACL reconstruction surgeries. Lazauskas used her story as a platform to show that her setbacks would not stop her from competing in the show, but also showed why her fellow competitors were selected among her. “Everyone was selected because they have a story and they’ve had traumatic

experiences and they were worth it,” Lazauskas said. “They (Titan Games) let people show that we are all human. Most competition shows, they’ll make them seem like they’re invincible.” By letting their contestants be themselves, Lazauskas believes that the games have created an environment where the competitors weren’t just battling against one another, but also wanting each other to succeed. “Everyone was so connected, everyone was pushing each other, rooting for each other, helping each other out,” Lazauskas said. “Everyone came from a place of, ‘We’re all here not because we’re fit, but because we’ve all been through something, and we all care about inspiring others.’” Lazauskas also praised the opportunity to be working with Johnson. “He’s speaking to you as if you’re his family, his brother, his uncle, and you just feel like you’ve known him your whole life,” Lazauskas said. “He still seems like he’s your homeboy, and even though you know this huge star and this huge celebrity, he doesn’t act that way.” She made friends during her time at CSUF, and that was apparent on the Valentine’s Day episode of the show, as people in CSUF gear were there to congratulate her after completing the show’s “Mount Olympus” course. “I really can’t speak highly enough about the grads and undergrads and everyone on campus,” Lazauskas said. “I almost feel like a little bit of a mascot.” One of those people that has been watching Lazauskas is Dr. Andy Galpin, associate professor of kinesiology at CSUF and co-director of the Center for Sport Performance. “She represents our department very well, the university very well. She is what all of us would strive to be,” Galpin said. Galpin worked alongside Lazauskas on a study they did about the changes that happen to a competitive weightlifter’s muscles. Lazauskas credits her time at CSUF as a reason why she had been successful on the TV show. “What it’s done to help me for ’The Titan Games’ is to recognize that every

individual is so specifically different, and it comes down to your mental strategy and how you attack each challenge,” Lazauskas said. “It’s taught me how to be persistent, then in ‘The Titan Games’ not letting anything faze me.” Galpin also believes that her work in the labs has helped her competitively. “She does more than what is necessary to not just get through classes, but to excel and to do the highest quality of work,” Galpin said. As for what’s next for the former Titan, Lazauskas will train in MMA once again, as she had to take the past year off to prepare for her master’s degree and the show. In addition, she also wants to train more in gymnastics, as she considers that as one of her weaknesses in fitness. However, Lazauskas’ main goal is to work with the U.S. Navy SEALs and special operations. Even though Lazauskas has now been officially eliminated from the show, she still hopes that audiences watching at home will be inspired by her story. “It’s okay to be beautifully different. It’s okay to be criticized; as long as you know your purpose, as long as you know that you’re your true self, you’re going to be successful,” Lazauskas said. “When it comes to fitness, anything is freaking possible.”

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It was exhilarating; it was a moment of pure excitement...I love competing, I love being on stages like that. I felt at home, I felt in heaven.

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Kara Lazauskas, who received her master’s degree from CSUF, was a contestant on “The Titan Games.”

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Prep: Japan is ranked No.1 in the world 1 Japan’s assistant coach Mary Lucy Casarez said that she was pleased with the team’s hitting which served as a confidence booster. “Some of them had been struggling with their hitting so maybe they feel more comfortable with their swing,” Casarez said. Stand out performances for the Japanese team included leadoff hitter Mikiko Eguchi, who had four hits in five at-bats and two RBIs coupled with Yu Yamamoto’s homerun in the second inning. Team Japan has been playing top programs around America, which included a loss to the University of Arizona 1-0 during the Mary Nutter Classic last weekend. “It’s been a great experience, CONTINUED FROM

we have been traveling for the last month and this is the last game before we go leave tomorrow,” Casarez said. Araujo was unfazed by Fullerton’s loss and expressed that his team was pleased with the respect and poise that Japan played with. “I think that in our team meeting at the end, the comment that kind of stuck with me was one of our players saying that they play the game hard, they respect the game, and everything they do is honorable,” Araujo said. The Titans will have the chance to put the loss behind them as they host the Judi Garman Classic on Wednesday, which will bring some of the best programs in the country to Fullerton. Freshman Kiana Parrish had one hit in her two plate appearances Monday.

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