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Wednesday April 24, 2019

Volume 105 Issue 43

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Poetic justice in the Pollak Library

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Terisa Siagatonu, a poet, educator and community leader, spoke on taboo topics including climate change, racism and gun violence at a queer talent show on Monday.

Talent and raw emotions expressed at the Bops, Bars and Chill Vibes event. ESMERALDA FIGEUROA Staff Writer

One could easily forget they were in the Pollak Library as fairy lights adorned the walls and rose petals meticulously

strewn around a mic. Electric candles and mellow jazz provided an atmosphere reminiscent to that of an underground speakeasy. Guests were directed to a table in the back with treats: pork dumplings and vegetable samosas. The Diversity Initiative Resource Center hosted its second Bops, Bars and Chill Vibes last

Monday in the Pollak Library. Isaiah Acevedo, the community engagement lead at the LGBT Queer Center, said the the club held a tinier version of the event last year and wanted to expand on it this time around. “We don’t always have a lot of programs directed specifically toward us outside of the LGBTQ center. To have an

artistic program like this, specifically targeting queer students, is great,” Acevedo said. In celebration of the diversity of intersectional feminism, the queer expression event offered guests the opportunity to sign up for live performances. The one-hour open mic session had karaoke, French poetry, Spanish A capella and original prose.

“Having space to share stuff like this is such a privilege. A lot of people don’t get the opportunity, so it’s like, use your resources while you have (them),” said RJ Abesamis, a first-year Cal State Fullerton student who shared some of her own original poems. SEE HEALING 5

Baseball suffers from Provost shares progress UCLA hot hitting night of school reaccreditation

The No. 1 ranked Bruins used 15 hits to knock off the Titans, 8-3. MATTHEW MENDOZA Asst. Sports Editor

The Cal State Fullerton baseball team is now on a three game losing streak as they fell, 8-3, against the No.1 ranked UCLA Bruins last night. The Bruins offense recorded 15 hits on the night. “The end of that game was a run every inning for the last six innings. It’s kinda hard to play catchup and get back to it when you give up a run every inning,” said Titan head coach Rick Vanderhook, who was ejected from the game prior to the top of the ninth. UCLA’s pitching staff proved to be too much for the Titans, as the Bruins entered the game holding nation’s second-lowest

team ERA. On the night, UCLA sent six pitchers to the mound, limiting the Titans to six hits and four walks while striking out eight batters. CSUF stranded 10 base runners on the night, a strategy that did not please Vanderhook. “Situational hitting has been atrocious,” Vanderhook said. Bruins starter Jesse Bergin allowed three hits in five innings coupled with three strikeouts. With UCLA’s victory, Bergin improved to a perfect 5-0 on the season. Titan’s starter Joe Magrisi was the game’s losing pitcher during his second start this season. The freshman pitched four innings, surrendering six hits and two earned runs while striking out three. Despite allowing a home run, Magrisi was happy with his performance. SEE DEFEAT

After nearly two years of research, the official report of the university is online. ANDRE SALAZAR Asst. News Editor

Pamella Oliver, Cal State Fullerton provost, addressed the university’s upcoming reaccreditation at the Associated Students board of directors meeting yesterday. The agency that will accredit CSUF is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ (WASC) Senior College and University Commission. WASC assists public and private higher education institutions throughout California, Hawaii and the Pacific. CSUF was first accredited in 1961, and has since been reaccredited about every 10 years until 2012, when the university received a seven year accreditation, according to Oliver. Some of the problems that led to the change in

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Provost Pamella Oliver shares the progress of the reaccreditation team.

frequency were the school’s funding, advising and the school’s lack of a strategic plan at the time. For the university to be reaccredited, Oliver said the school has gone through to preparation for the onsite visit, by conducting a self

study and using that information to create an institutional report. According to Oliver, the report took two years to put together and was submitted on Valentine’s Day. SEE WASC

Open Letter: A lower GPA would have given me a degree

Column: Selena Quintanilla reshaped my masculinity

Cal State Fullerton did not take my unique circumstance into consideration and postponed my graduation date.

The Mexican-American artist helped put me in touch with my feminine side, even when my culture frowned upon it.

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2 News

WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2019

Parking structure shut down after knife threat

The suspect was cited for trespassing and barred from campus for one week. BAYLEE MAUST Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton students and faculty were alerted via email of a potentially armed suspect in the Nutwood Parking Structure on April 16. Around 2:20 p.m. University Police received a call from a student who saw a man in his 20s carrying what appeared to be a silver knife, according to Willey. Three days later, on April 19 at 9:15 a.m., Willey said the same transient was seen on the south side of the Titan Student Union near the outdoor patio chairs was ordered to stay away from campus. The witness was walking between the Visual Arts building and the Clayes Performing Arts Center towards the Nutwood Parking Structure, according to the caller. Willey said after receiving the call, University Police gave the information and description to the Placentia Police Department and Fullerton Police Department. Fullerton police said they were familiar with a transient that fit the description. “(The Fullerton police officer) led us to some places where that guy frequented and then we got a call that he was next to a restaurant over on Chapman (Avenue) and State College (Boulevard),” Willey said. “(The person) was just sitting outside.” Upon further investigation and interviews, Willey said it was determined that the transient had some mental health issues. Willey said they reinterviewed the witness and due to the suspect’s mental health, ultimately decided to charge him with trespassing. Willey also said the silver knife that was reported was a multifunctional tool that

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After the 911 call regarding a man with a knife, University Police advised students to stay away from the Nutwood structure for several hours.

included a screwdriver and a small knife that was within the legal length. “It’s actually a felony to have a knife that’s over 2 ½ inches on a college campus, but the knife is under that limit so that wasn’t something we were going to try to put on him, so the officer used discretion and just did the stay away order,” Willey

said. Willey said the Penal Code 626.6 states that when a non-student comes onto CSUF’s campus and causes a disruption, they can be legally banned from coming on campus for a short time. “If somebody comes here and they interrupt the normal business process of a university

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then we can advise them that they have to stay away for seven days,” Willey said. Willey said the transient was there with a female and they were both under the influence. While the transient was on campus against the order to stay away, he was not a risk to himself or others said Willey. Because no substances were

found on them, the woman was released and the transient was brought back to the University Police station and given a citation. “They can stay away or once the seven days are over they’re welcome to come back. If we get another call for disturbance we keep using that,” Willey said.

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WASC: Upcoming off-site visit on April 30 CONTINUED FROM

“We had 65 people on the committee from across campus; students, faculty, staff, administrators. There’s also 39 of what are called criteria for review, and we answered those questions, the group of people answered those questions and then we compiled this into one report,” Oliver said. Oliver added that there were nine components in the report

that helped them prepare for the association’s visit. One component was the university’s educational quality involving student learning, core competencies and standards of performance at graduation. Another component is student success, which is based on student’s learning, retention and graduation rates. Comprehensive academic advising networks, student success initiatives and

evidence of student success, such as the increased graduation rates since 2012, were listed as factors to show academic growth. Oliver referenced the meaning of a degree for CSUF students, and said that every department worked together on creating one description for it. The affirmation was that a degree is the end of an education that involves experiences in a diverse environment where graduates can leave as

effective leaders and productive individuals in their community. The final report is available online for the ASI board to see and she wants them to visit the site to read and give their feedback about how the campus is doing. “I always appreciate a lot of transparency from our university, especially on WASC, which is such a big thing,” Tristan Torres, the ASI board director chair, said.

Oliver said the board is familiar with WASC, and it was helpful for them to have a review of the organization and go over the highlights of the information in the institutional report. The virtual interview between the WASC committee and the school will be on April 30, while onsite visits will happen Thursday at the Irvine campus and on October 1-3 at CSUF.

Students discussed sexual identity and religion

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Ahmed Afzal an anthropology professor, explained his research about gay Muslims in Texas.

Professor presents study on intersection of faith and LBGT relationships in Texas. HOSAM ELATTAR Asst. News Editor

Shawarma and sexuality were on the table for the second day of Southwest Asian and North African Week as Ahmed Afzal, an anthropology professor at Cal State Fullerton, dove into a discussion of sexuality in the community. Afzal said that in the West there is an assumption that members of the gay community cannot be religious and that homosexuality is also a political identity. Afzal said in the Southwest Asian and North African

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cultures, assumptions about being gay and identity do not make sense. “In these cultural contexts individuals who have sexual relationships with those of the same sex do not always self identify as gay or even bisexual,” Afzal said. “You have same sex relations in Southwest Asia and North Africa that coexists with public and social life in which men are married and have children with women.” Afzal said that the men view sex with a woman as a purpose of reproduction, while intercourse with other men is seen as play, not sex. He later presented his research conducted on Muslims in Texas who identify as homosexual and are of Pakistani

descent. “A lot of what I found was Islam was very much central to who they were, in fact many of the men that I interviewed and spent time with were devout Muslims,” Afzal said. His lecture on sexuality sparked lively conversations among students who said the discussion does not really take place in their communities. Linda Halisi, a biochemistry major, said that while there are people in her mosque that would be comfortable talking about sexuality, it is not a topic that is officially discussed. “I’ve never attended anything that was related to sexuality. It’s like something they wanted to shelter us away from. It wasn’t until I got to college and I’m

sitting in places like this that I was able to put things into perspective,” Halisi said about events at her mosque. Mary Chammas, president of the Lebanese Social Club, said that at her church there are no people who attend that identify as gay. “I feel like in general, without the religion aspect of it, Southwest Asian and North African community all have the same type of mentality,” Chammas said. “Once they’ve gotten used to it, they’re going to be more accepting towards it.” Graduate student Dina Bdaiwi said she identifies as queer and Muslim and that homophobia carried over to the SWANA region. “After imperialism and

colonization, homophobia was brought over to the SWANA communities, and not necessarily birthed from within as they assimilated into ‘European-ness,’” Bdaiwi said. In 1951, the country of Jordan decriminalized same-sex sexual conduct. The United Kingdom, which once colonized Jordan, partially decriminalized same sex sexual conduct in 1967. Kevin Haddadin, an entertainment and hospitality management major, said that in Jordan, while there are laws that protect gay rights, it is still something that is still in progress. “Nowadays, acceptance is going up. A lot of people I went to middle school with are coming out,” Haddadin said.

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Painting and sipping wine in the wild The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary hosts monthly art events for adults. DEMETRIOUS HERRERA Asst. Sports Editor

Nestled in the acres of rolling green landscape that makes up the hilly eastern region of Orange County, an organization dedicated to the education of environmental sciences and the preservation of surrounding native wildlife is in the midst of celebrating nearly a century of being open to the public. This wildlife preserve is known as the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, and it has been operated by Cal State Fullerton’s Auxiliary Services Corporation since being deeded in 1969. One of the more anticipated and well-received events that have been introduced to the wildlife sanctuary is its monthly Inspired by Nature adult art classes, where small groups or individuals can sign up to enjoy a two-and-a-halfhour paint and wine class that is taught by a member of the Tucker Wildlife staff. “The art classes are something we decided to break off and try doing. They’ve been really successful,” said Julie Williams, an instructor for the class. The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, named after late husband and wife Benjamin and Dorothy Tucker, began as Benjamin Tucker’s passion project to try and increase the presence of hummingbirds in the backyard of the couple’s canyon home. The wildlife sanctuary now resides on the former owners’ property. Over many years, the Tuckers took a particular liking to their second home, which Dorothy Tucker called “Oakwood” because it was where the couple could interact with nature in the comfort of their own backyard.

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Inspired by Nature paintings of ‘‘Birds of Spring’’ and ‘‘Butterflies a Flutter’’ at the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary.

More specifically, the Tuckers could marvel at the collection of birds that would visit their home in the hills. It was by virtue that Benjamin Tucker made it his mission to attract more migrant hummingbirds and songbirds through the creation of suitable feeding ports for the couple’s winged visitors to stop and eat. After several unsuccessful attempts at creating suitable hummingbird feeding stations, he would eventually come to develop the more popular and contemporary tubular, multi-port feeders meant to service visiting

hummingbirds. He also created a number of birdhouses for other native birds to feast from. Alongside his feeders and a special type of manufactured nectar that he drummed up, the Tuckers’ backyard eventually became a destination spot not only for hundreds of migrating hummingbirds and songbirds, but also for individuals who caught wind of the Tuckers’ “hummingbird cafeteria,” as it gained popularity through magazines and newspapers in the 1920s. Swathes of intrigued individuals from around the area made

the trip to Oakwood to understand what all the buzz was about, and the Tuckers embraced those who came to visit by opening part of their home up to the public as a viewing porch in 1929. However, the original Oakwood home would not remain a pinnacle viewing station for the surrounding community due to the loss of the home in a devastating fire in 1940. A year later, Benjamin Tucker donated the land of his former nature-enclosed residence as a memoriam for his late wife, who died a year later before the fire

destroyed the home. The property was then deeded to the California chapter of the National Audubon Society, a conservation organization that focuses on the conservation of birds, wildlife and ecosystems. With the property deeded, the birding organization used its resources to rebuild and operate what was later called the Dorothy May Tucker Bird Sanctuary for nearly 30 years. But in 1969, the Tuckers’ former home and former bird sanctuary became the property of CSUF’s Auxiliary Services Corporation and was renamed the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. Now, in addition to the educational and event services that bring people from across Orange County to the flora and fauna preserve, the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary offers new events and activities to the community in observance of its 90th anniversary. Williams said she had some concerns of mixing wine consumption and painting together, as she had never done it herself. She ultimately agreed that paint and wine classes are “just relaxed,” and give artists of varying levels the opportunity to do something fun. Another art class instructor, Karon Cornell, emphasized how affordable the paint and wine classes were, and encouraged others to check out the events going on this year. “There’s going to be so many fun things to do here,” Cornell said. This Saturday, April 27, the sanctuary celebrates its 90th anniversary with a volunteer painting event of the Nature Science Center’s exterior. Some events coming up in May are: the Mother’s Day Sip & Stroll, which will be an evening filled with wine, live music and appetizers on May 11; an ice cream social on May 18; and an Inspired by Nature art class on May 18.

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Healing: Expression through songs and prose CONTINUED FROM

Performances full of depth transitioned into the emotional works from featured guest poet, Terisa Siagatonu. Siagatonu was invited by Jacob Chacko, the Asian Pacific American Resource Center coordinator. Not settling for simply reciting poetry, Siagatonu expressed her deepest and most intimate thoughts in a loud and unwavering voice, weaving storytelling and raw emotions into poetry detailing the chaos of the world. Breathing life into taboo topics, she spoke of racism and identity, gun violence and climate change, experiences from college and memories of past lovers. “She brought up a lot of real issues and very heavy topics,” Acevedo said. “She brings this rawness and honesty that’s really needed right now.” The captivated audience snapped their fingers and voiced their approval as Siagatonu validated their own experiences. Siagatonu said she draws inspiration for her art from her own life experiences. “I write from a place of truth from my own lived experiences. A lot of my work is centered around the intersectionalities of who I am as a first-generation, queer, Pacific Islander, Samoan woman of color,” Siagatonu said. Having earned degrees in community studies, education and marriage and family therapy, Siagatonu incorporates her education with her art, which she finds therapeutic and liberating for herself and others. Lucia De La Torre, administrative coordinator for the Diversity Initiative Resource Center, said Siagatonu’s work is inspiring and expressive. “Art is a very healing thing,” De La Torre said. “It really puts language into something that maybe we can’t always express with words or other more standard expressions of communication.”

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Isaiah Acevedo, community engagement lead at the LGBT Queer Resource Center, hosted the second annual Bops, Bars and Chill Vibes event in the Pollak Library on Monday.

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Terisa Siagatonu draws inspiration for her poems from her experiences as a first-generation, queer, Pacific Islander, Samoan woman of color.

Networking with entertainment experts

Michael Willis (left) and Anthony Tran (right) mingle during the 14th annual ‘Seas the Night’ industry mixer.

Entertainment and Tourism Club’s annual mixer unites students and professionals. BAYLEE MAUST Staff Writer

Music bustled in the background of the Bacon Pavilion as students and entertainment industry professionals mingled at the Entertainment and Tourism Club’s 14th annual industry mixer on Monday. The club hosted its last big end-of-the-year event in VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

celebration of Comm Week, a week dedicated to showcasing communications-related speakers, events and networking opportunities. Following the theme of “Seas the Night,” students sang and conversed through the night in the Arboretum in celebration of the club’s final event of the semester. Gabriela Hernandez, the president of the club, said she wanted students to take advantage of the networking opportunities from Cal State Fullerton alumni and previous panel guests.

“We wanted to have an end of the event mixer for where all students and professionals could gather and network one more time before the year ends,” Hernandez said. Students made their way to the zero-proof cocktail bar and took pictures at the photo booth station. Brenden Peach, a production assistant at TMZ, said he was excited to share his work involving celebrity research with students. “You’re at the bottom first, you have to work your way up. We have to wake up early some

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days you may have to work extra hard but it will pay off eventually because you will have that on your resume,” Peach said. As a CSUF graduate, Peach said it felt different to come back to campus, but not as a student. “It feels weird to be actually back as somebody who has a job in the industry. It feels different because I’m used to being one of the people looking around. It’s different to be on the other side,” Peach said. Pink lemonade and mini chocolate-covered churros were

a few of the indulgences provided at the event. Although the mixer was free for club members, the event was open to all CSUF students for $20 at the door. Janelli Pedroza, a communications major, said she wanted to check out the network connections the club had to offer. “I think it’s important for students to take advantage of these opportunities while they’re in college, because out there in the real world it can be a struggle to find those opportunities,” Pedroza said. Randy Chavez, a video producer for “The Woody Show” at ALTFM 98.7 KYSR FM,wanted to alleviate some of students concerns about getting a job in the entertainment industry. “I can give an insight as to what it takes to get your foot in the door, get a job at a young age, not be afraid to take that step, get out there and get after it,” Chavez said. Chavez said that because students are so young, they should take advantage of college to take risks and to do what they want to do. “Everything is sort of exciting to me but it’s a scary big step, but at the same time its not. Everything can be calculated and if you prepared properly, if you get your ducks in a row, everything will turn out just fine,” Chavez said. Hernandez said it could be intimidating for shy students approaching the professional level. “This is the practice for them. As college students you kind of have to know people to get into the industry and this is the start of it all for them. I just hope they can network and not be afraid to get out of their comfort zone and stand out,” Hernandez said.

6 Opinion

WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2019

A high GPA postponed my graduation

An open letter to Cal State Fullerton, about my unjust treatment.

DIANE ORTIZ Freelancer

Dear Cal State Fullerton, My journey at this school started in fall 2016. As many Titans have experienced during their first days, I walked around in awe, bewildered by the giant campus, the brown leaves on the ground and the diverse student body. My love for CSUF grew as I began navigating my classes

and learning more about myself and the curriculum. The amusement for this campus that I held over the years ended when I stepped into the office of a graduation specialist. After keeping my GPA above 3.5 every semester, I was told that my financial barrier was an invalid reason to not complete a summer internship, something that is not required at other California State Universities. As a single mother, I could not afford to take time off of work, pay the summer tuition fees and spend time working an internship. I was told that, if my GPA were lower, I would have this internship waived. I was then told that, no, there is no financial waive for completing an internship, but there is indeed a GPA waive. Here is what I take from that: “Diane, we don’t really care if you can’t afford it. But if you

didn’t work so hard to keep your grades up, you would have your diploma handed to you this spring.” In addition, I have gotten the experience that they think is essential for graduation. I spent hours upon hours in the Daily Titan’s newsroom as the news editor, managing a group of writers, editing their stories, holding their hand and writing stories on deadline when no one else could do it. I also spent years working for Tusk Magazine, learning hands-on what it took to be a writer, multimedia manager, and eventually, a managing editor. I have been published in the Daily Titan and Tusk Magazine for two years, and have shown that I have the knowledge to move on from CSUF. Yet here I sit, writing an open letter, asking why the university will not allow me to move on. Now I am expected to take on an internship in the fall, not step

foot on campus for an entire year and then wait patiently for a notification telling me that I am done with my bachelor’s degree. Unfortunately, I do not see the strategy here. I have completed the academic requirements necessary to receive a bachelor’s degree, and I know that my time spent working with publications on campus has prepared me to move on. One last thing to the graduation specialists out there: Remember your demographics. CSUF has many nontraditional students, like me, a 27-year-old returning student who raises a 7-year-old simultaneously. There should be a way for us to get our bachelor’s degrees without sacrificing the time we spend making money to support our families. CSUF, something has to change. Sincerely, An angry almost graduate

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Schools favor extroverted students Group work denies introverts their natural state of being.

ANGELINA DEQUNA Asst. Opinion Editor

Introversion isn’t a sickness, but the age-old favoritism of extroverted attitudes within schools and workplaces makes it feel like it is. Forcing participation in a classroom setting makes introverts feel as though their natural state of mind is trivial to a learning environment. This affects their social life, confidence in the workplace and most importantly, their learning ability. Schools and universities have an obligation to ensure that their students are confident when they go into the adult world. If they are told throughout all of their life that the ideal person is extroverted, they are less likely to blossom into successful adults. According to Valerie Strauss in The Washington Post, being quiet in school is indicative of many different trends that don’t always have to do with introversion. However, it is often the case that quiet students are mistaken for introverts and forced to participate anyway. “The truth is that there are many reasons students may choose not to verbally participate in school. Some students are painfully shy and perhaps even introverts. Other students choose their moments to speak carefully, participating in silence for long periods before they decide to speak aloud. Some are quiet in school and loud in other contexts,” Strauss said. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Identifying as an introvert and consequently forcing students to come out of their “shell” can be harmful. Regardless of the reason for their quietness, this reinforces the notion that they’re against the status quo and that they’re abnormal. The fact of the matter is that it’s not abnormal to be introverted. A study done in 2015 from the Association of Psychological Science claimed that most people overestimate how many extroverts there are in the world because there is a tendency to believe that people are more extroverted than they really are. Although there are many jobs best suited for extroverts, there are also many important jobs that

are tailored for introverts such as computer science, engineering and design. All of which are important for an advancing society such as ours. Within these fields, introverts often contribute greatly to things like cyber security, artificial intelligence, architecture and media design. The stigma against introverts and group work seems as though they hate group work, which is an essential part of most jobs and schooling. However, introverts are not necessarily antisocial, they are just particular about how they work with people. Groups composed entirely of introverts are just as capable of being productive because they mutually

understand that it takes time to reflect and analyze a situation rather than continuously interacting with their group members. Introverts take more time to process information that is presented to them because they are pensive by nature and will carefully consider each item on their mental agenda before moving on, according to Time. Their time is spent progressing for conclusions that may not have been reached under the common extroverted group work mentality. Monster, an online career search engine, said that introverts tend to be very good at research, writing, listening and strategizing, which are all essential assets in the

workplace. Apart from workplace skills, confident introverts also maintain meaningful relationships. They prefer to put all of their energy into a couple of people whom they truly care for, instead of investing it in acquaintances. Perpetuating the idea that people should always be extroverted in order to succeed in their academics, workplace and social endeavors prohibits introverts from utilizing their natural skills to achieve happiness. In an age where being inclusive and diverse is a pressing matter, introverts deserve more respect and acknowledgment for their ability to provide valuable input in every aspect of their lives.

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Column: Selena Quintanilla helped redefine my masculinity

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As an artist, she taught me to express my feminine side.

JORDAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

Growing up as a boy in a traditional Mexican family, I learned that masculinity is an essential part of my personality, and I was brought up to become the head of the household. While some things that I was taught screamed toxic masculinity, I was able to avoid them and discover my feminine side, thanks to the power of the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla-Perez. I first learned about Selena after watching the 1997 biopic “Selena,” starring Jennifer Lopez. One thing a lot of people tell me about my childhood is that I was basically a brat, yet whenever my mom put on that movie, I instantly became quiet and was captivated by Lopez’s amazing performance of the late singer.

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My family found this amusing, and even felt proud that I was in love with a movie about a Mexican American artist. And before I was even aware of it, I had discovered another side of myself. Growing up, I learned more about the actual Selena, and hearing her voice on the radio or on my CD player was so soothing, yet made me want to dance. Her songs about love and heartbreak connected with me, and her female perspective on relationships provided me with a different approach that conflicted with the male view that I had been taught. No offense to Mexican American men, but a lot of guys are brought up to be toxic. Being stubborn and not listening to the women of the household were things I noticed happened a lot, and I decided I didn’t want to be like that. One of the most famous parts in the movie is when Selena’s mother, played by Constance Marie, teaches her young daughter the iconic “washing machine” dance. While the scene became a pop culture phenomenon, it sparked a feeling inside me. I became obsessed with the move, doing it whenever I could, while belting out “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” at the top of my lungs. The move

was not just a dance, but a form of expressing myself in a way that I could understand, and be happy doing so. The way Quintanilla-Perez moved on stage was so smooth and so elegant, that I wanted to be just like her. She was having the time of her life on stage and owned the audience. A white rose has served as an iconic symbol of Selena, and was even part of the Forever 21 collection released this past month. Throughout the biopic, the rose is referenced on many occasions, and because of that, roses became my favorite flower, so much so that I put a fake rose tattoo on my ankle when I was in the second grade. People at school thought it wasn’t very manly of me to have this tattoo, and because of it, people began to assume I was gay. Even though I’m straight, those comments never bothered me because, in my mind, the rose was so strongly connected to my favorite artist. People also called me a girl, but I only saw that as a strength. Being able to see my feminine side meant that I was able to sympathize with women’s feelings, something that really isn’t talked about in Mexican culture. I felt that being in love with the artist connected me to a spectrum

I would have never seen had it not been for Selena. Selena had so much passion whenever she sang, and it let me know that I could be passionate about the things I do, and show it to the entire world. The emotions she displayed meant that I, too, could be emotional. Selena showed me it was okay to cry, and that there is nothing wrong with being who I am. Who I am today is because of the influence of the Tejano queen. Without her, I would probably be stuck-up, sexist and reek of toxic masculinity. Instead, I’m outgoing, loving and I don’t care what anyone has to say about it. Selena is an artist celebrated throughout the Latino community, but if you take a look around, it’s mostly women that are inspired by her. Although I’m a man, I’m proudly a part of the crowd of Selena fans. Her take on cumbia music was not only historic, but also inspirational. Selena shaped my personality, and I can’t thank her enough for helping me be so open and loving. While Selena is no longer with us, I’ll continue to look up to her, and I’ll celebrate her legacy by dancing the night away and singing along with her. While the song is about heartbreak, I’ll be “Como La Flor,” just like she taught me.

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Sports need better safety protocol An open letter to fans regarding the injuries and overexertion of athletes

It’s imperative that sports leagues protect their athletes to avoid health issues in their future. SOPHIA ACEVEDO Managing Editor

While people are cheering for their team, animatedly jumping up and down or running across the room, I’m just left dumbfounded — to put it simply, sports have never been my thing. Often, what I focus on isn’t the victory. I’m not looking at the game-winning touchdown or watching a runner sprint the last 100 meters. Instead, I notice the pain or overexertion on athletes’ faces as they push themselves to the point where their bodies can’t handle it anymore. Moments like these are the most alarming, and often times I’d rather not watch a game because the idea of seeing someone potentially endure a career-ending injury just isn’t what I consider entertainment. Across the board, sports should adhere to safety protocol and better scheduling that will lessen athletes’ injuries. Little tweaks over time can truly help these games that people love so much improve. Now, with this statement, I can hear the groans and see the rolling eyes of sports fans who think my bold claims are extremely inconsiderate or absolutely ludicrous. But what I am asking for isn’t extreme. I’m not asking to ban sports or telling people that they need to stop cheering. What I’m asking for is consideration for whether enough is being done to keep athletes the safest they can be for their future and well-being. Of all the sports out there, the ones that make me wince the most are contact sports. As these athletes slam into one another, sometimes to the point of knocking someone out, it becomes too much. It’s as if I can feel their impact affecting me: the rush of all air escaping my lungs as an insurmountable weight crushes me alive. Thousands of former football players and family members filed a class action lawsuit in 2013 regarding concussions. Eventually, a settlement was reached where the NFL had to pay $765 million to provide funding

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for medical exams, compensation for concussions and medical research for NFL players, according to CNN. In 2018, the NCAA was sued for negligence and wrongful death due to brain injuries by the widow of former Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Greg Poletz. After analyzing Poletz’s brain, it was found that he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and ultimately, a settlement was reached. Past studies have found that athletes who experience CTE have their mood or behavior affected, and later potentially have symptoms such as memory loss, impaired judgment or dementia. It’s only when these organizations are sued that they decide to take action. But this only results in a slap on the wrist, and they later find ways to manipulate future legal situations in their favor. Cases regarding brain injuries provide a viewpoint that fans may not want to consider, but it’s important to note. After their careers, athletes face short-term as well as

long-term injuries that have to be noticed before it’s too late to do anything about it. However, it’s unfair to correlate unsafe protocol with only contact sports when sports that run on individual performance can also have unsafe elements. Cross-country, for instance, requires endless miles of movement through endurance. I can remember when the Daily Titan covered the Big West conference for cross country last semester, and a runner had to drop out due to exhaustion. This was not a sign of weakness or an untimely coincidence. Cross-country runners endure long hours, sometimes in the blazing hot sun, and their bodies cannot handle the exertion of running the entire distance. For anyone who knows me, they know that I don’t play sports. However, I was briefly a part of cross-country. The long distances and simple task of running in one direction were something I could handle, and while it

wasn’t the best, I enjoyed it. Despite the great exercise, I can recall that scheduling, particularly for races, was absolutely horrendous. The hours were long and the time of day for races always seemed to be when the heat was at its peak. I may not be a fan of sports, but I know that they are a major passion for many people, serving as story arcs in the same way a good book or movie might appeal to me. Additional safety precautions and understanding may not be an easy or concrete feat to accomplish at first, but by being cognizant, it’s the first step to solving the issue. Whether it’s sports at the high school, collegiate or professional level, there should be added safety precautions that focus on athletes’ current and future well-beings. Athletes are extremely talented and work hard to perform at their absolute best, but they should never be overworked or impacted by long-term injuries that they will not receive support for.

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Defeat: Titans on three-game losing streak CONTINUED FROM 1 “I was definitely very happy with the progress I made in my outing today other than the one pitch.” Magrisi said. UCLA struck first in the fourth inning on a Jake Pries two-run home run over the left-center field wall for a 2-0 lead. It was the second homer on the season for Pries, and in his next plate appearance in the fifth, he drew a bases-loaded walk to give him his third RBI on the night. The Bruins added two more in the sixth inning by right fielder Garett Mitchell’s tworun home run to make it a 5-0 game. Initially, Mitchell’s homer was ruled an RBI triple, but following the play, the umpires gathered and declared it a homer as cleared the fence line. The Titan offense showed signs of life in the sixth inning, scoring two runs on two hits in the inning. Mitchell Berryhill got the first run of the night for the Titans with a one-out double to left field, bringing in Sahid Valenzuela. Berryhill entered the ballgame with the third-highest batting average in the nation at .437, and now reached base safely in 45 consecutive games dating back to last season. A walk by Jairus Richards and a single by Jackson Lyons loaded the bases, sending Jake Pavletich to the plate, representing the game-tying run. Pavletich hit a sacrifice fly to center field to make it a 5-2 ballgame. On the next at-bat, Brett Borgogno popped up to end the

Outfielder Jairus Richards steps to the batter’s box for his at-bat against UCLA at Goodwin Field on April 23.

rally. With the bases loaded in the seventh inning, CSUF pitcher Dillon Brown induced a double play, allowing a score to run. UCLA added one run in each of the last three innings, in the top of the seventh inning. In the eighth, the Bruins got

another run on an RBI single by Chase Strumpf, scoring Garrett Mitchell after he advanced to third on a ground out by Ryan Kreidler. UCLA acquired their last run after Michael Toglia led off the inning with a single and was scored all the way from

first on an RBI double by Jake Hirabayashi. The Titans put one run across in the bottom of the ninth inning on a wild pitch by UCLA pitcher Holden Powell to make it an 8-3 game. With the loss, CSUF drops to 16-20 on the season, while

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UCLA improves to 31-7. The Titans will return to conference play this weekend, hosting UC Irvine for a three-game series. “I want to see a little more fire, they feel sorry for themselves. No one else feels sorry for them,” Vanderhook said.

Men’s golf senior recognized by Big West Matt Wilson was named the conference’s golfer of the month for April. JULIUS CHOI Sports Editor

After finishing in the top 20 in the last two tournaments for Cal State Fullerton men’s golf, Matt Wilson was named the Big West golfer of the month for April. This is the second consecutive month that a Titan has claimed this award, previously awarding Jack Dwyer. After spending four years as a member of the team, this is the first time in Wilson’s collegiate career that he received this award. The Orange County native finished in a two-way tie for second place in the El Macero Classic with Texas Tech’s Ivan Ramirez by shooting 2-under-par 214. Sandy Scott, Ramirez’s teammate, took first place and edged out Wilson by one stroke. CSUF’s third place overall finish was the fourth consecutive top three finish.the top three. The road to Wilson’s season-best finish was not an easy one as he opened the tournament shooting 3-over-par 75, which put him in a tie for 25th place. On the second round, he shot 3-under-par 72 to move him up 16 spots heading into the final round. He then shot a score of 70, which tied with Loyola

Marymount University’s Gavin Cohen for the best numbers posted by any golfer in the final day. After a par 36 in the front nine, he notched four of his five birdies for the day in the back nine. Two birdies came in the final two holes with the most impressive occurrence happening on the 554-yard 18th hole. Since arriving at CSUF in 2015, Wilson has participated in all but one of the 43 tournaments for the Titans. To begin April, the Titans traveled to Chandler, Arizona and placed second, 16-under-par 848, at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic behind UCLA. After two consecutive bogeys in the early going of the third round, Wilson shot even par for the last six holes of the front nine. Entering the back nine at 2-over- par 38, his first birdie of the day came 578-yard 12th hole. This allowed him to enter a groove as he got two more birdies to help him finish the back nine at 2-under-par 34, and finish at even for the day. He shot 3-under par 213 to tie for 20th place in the two-day tournament. Wilson and the Titans will wrap the 2019 season in with a three-day tournament at the Wailua Golf Course in Lilue, Hawaii for the Big West championships this Sunday. CSUF finished in fifth place in last year’s tournament at the Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry.

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