Wednesday April 10, 2019

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Wednesday April 10, 2019

Volume 105 Issue 35

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Khalid caters to ‘Free Spirits’ Reception

celebrates heritage President Virjee hosts Asian Pacific Islander reception in Arboretum. ANDRE SALAZAR Asst. News Editor

KIM PHAM / DAILY TITAN

Khalid greets fans individually with a warm smile and personal interactions at the Fullerton Metrocenter FYE music store.

Hundreds of fans were visited by the artist in Fullerton at pop-up event. KIM PHAM

Asst. Lifestyle Editor

NATALIE MEDEIROS Asst. Photo Editor

Under the setting sun, fans lined up in the parking lot of the Fullerton Metrocenter FYE music store for the opportunity to

meet musician Khalid. In anticipation of an upcoming world tour and performance at Coachella music festival, the artist provided a pop-up meet and greet experience. The first 300 individuals to purchase merchandise from either the FYE store or pop-up merchandise tent were given the opportunity to meet Khalid, receive autographs and take photos with him. Knowledge of the event spread through closed group pages

providing individuals the opportunity to receive wristbands early. Promotions continued on the FYE social media page and was later promoted by the artist himself. Conversations buzzed while waiting in line at the event as strangers bonded over stories of the decisions and sacrifices they made to attend. For a majority of the fans present, it was their first time meeting Khalid which made the long wait worthwhile.

Shayna Schwartz, a Fullerton college student, said that while she is a newly adorned fan, she fell in love with his music and appreciates the event for the opportunity to meet Khalid and others. Rows of fans could be spotted in the line wearing tie-dyed sky sweaters and T-shirts, showing off the new merchandise not wanting to waste their time to express their love for the album and the artist. SEE MEET

Students, faculty and Fullerton community members attended this year’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month President’s Reception. The event was hosted by President Framroze Virjee yesterday in the Bacon Pavilion of the Fullerton Arboretum. The reception included two poetry performances and a presentation by keynote speaker, Michael P. Perez, professor of sociology. During his speech, Perez spoke about navigating life in connection to a colleague’s quote about the relationship between Pacific Islanders and the ocean. Pacific Islanders are connected to the ocean through their sweat and tears, meaning that the ocean is in their blood, Perez said. “There is something about the relationship between the ocean and having to navigate waters that is the essence of a lot of native Pacific ancestries and identities,” Perez said. Perez elaborated on his navigation idea, saying that it is a metaphor for navigating through things like society, higher education and that in navigating those difficult waters, people can restore balance in their lives. SEE NAVIGATE

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Baseball can’t stop late rally, falls to USC The Trojans scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth to defeat the Titans, 6-5. MATTHEW MENDOZA Asst. Sports Editor

A five-run eighth inning sparked a dramatic comeback win for USC as the Trojans defeated Cal State Fullerton 6-5. The two teams split the non conference series on the season after the Titans beat the Trojans back on March 12. With winds over 20 mph, players on both teams were faced with the challenge of battling the wind on defense and at the plate. Head coach Rick Vanderhook referenced the Titans series at New Mexico from earlier this season, where winds were above 50 mph. “It was a hard day to pitch or

hit, this was New Mexico in reverse,” Vanderhook said. The Trojans’ five-run inning was capped off by Jamal O’Guinn’s two-out bases clearing double, giving USC their first lead of the game. Pitcher Gavin Velasquez made his second start of the season, his first since the Titans’ 13-7 win over New Mexico on March 10. USC, meanwhile, sent Brian Gursky to the mound for his third start of the year. Gursky pitched four innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out four batters. Cal State Fullerton scored first in the fourth inning. A leadoff walk by Isaiah Garcia and a double by Jason Brandow gave the Titans two runners in scoring position with no outs. SEE BLOWN

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Hank LoForte waiting on deck during Tuesday night’s matchup versus USC at Dedeaux Stadium.

Preview: Sexual desire is not defined by a waist size Titan Toon

Although media portrays a different picture, body type does not dictate one’s appetite for sex. ALEX BOSSERMAN / DAILY TITAN

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