Wednesday March 13, 2019

Wednesday March 13, 2019

Volume 105 Issue 22

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Titans knocked out of tournament Students

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Women’s basketball falls to Long Beach in first round of Big West tournament.

JULIA PIHL Daily Titan

After a buzzer-beater propelled Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball past Long Beach State just five days ago, it was no surprise that their opening round matchup of the Big West Tournament was close. Long Beach answered that heartbreaking buzzer beater loss Tuesday night by defeating CSUF 60-54.

This year’s Big West Tournament appearance marked the Titans’ first since the 2014-15 season, and also marked the highest seeding the team had received since the 2013-14 season when the squad entered as the sixth seed and fell to Long Beach.

Despite not having an experienced Big West Tournament player to lead the Titans, many players pitched in. Performances by Carolyn Gill, Daeja Smith and Raina Perez kept the Titans within striking distance the entire game. Gill earned a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Smith added 12 points to go along with six rebounds. Perez had a teamhigh 15 points and added eight assists.

Perez finished her first season with the Titans after transferring from Northern Arizona, but still has two years of eligibility

Board of Directors and presidential candidates share ideas at forum.

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Senior guard Jade Vega dribbles up court in conference tournament opener at the Bren Events Center in Irvine.

at CSUF. Perez stated that this game was a start for what lies ahead.

“This game was definitely tough, but I think it’s just a stepping stone to what as a team we can be, and me personally, I’m

definitely going to get back in the gym,” Perez said.

Forward Amiee Book earned her seventh start of the season after being named to the Big West All-Freshman team and also receiving the Big

West Sixth Woman of the Year award. Book started the game in a fantastic fashion, scoring five of the first seven points for the Titans.

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Candidates running for positions on the Associated Students Board of Directors for the 2019-20 academic year tabled outside the Titan Student Union on Tuesday to interact with students.

Both presidential campaigns made an appearance, along with several candidates from the Colleges of Arts, Business and Engineering and Computer Science, with other candidates filtering in and out during the event.

Mansi Kalra, a candidate for vice president, said she appreciated the opportunity to speak faceto-face with students since it is something she believes directly enforces accountability for candidates like herself.

“It’s up to students to hold each other accountable, and having forums like this where they can just come ask you honest, straightforward questions and expect a straightforward response is extremely important,” Kalra said.

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Native American art at Muckenthaler Protecting Mother Earth exhibit at cultural center promotes conservation.

YVONNE VILLASENOR Staff Writer

Artists from the Native American community displayed their works at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center to convey the importance of environmental protection and conservation for the Protecting Mother Earth exhibition on March 9.

Rowan Harrison, an artist and curator, has been a part of the center’s program for 10 years. Harrison, who is half Navajo and half Pueblo of Isleta, said it was time to have another art show that was not only good, but proper after 15 years of not having a Native American exhibit at the center.

He has been incredibly involved with the Native American art community, and even reached out to those who represented diversity in Native American culture.

Matthew Leslie, the chief curator, spoke about the theme of the exhibit, and how they collaborated to make Harrison’s vision become a reality.

Afterwards, Adelia Sandoval of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, walked up to the microphone with her clapper stick and sage to bless the center.

“Bless them for all the work that they do, because I know that they work hard to organize these gatherings and these events. I ask you to bless all the artists who

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Mariah Sandoval (left) and Adelia Sandoval (right) echoed a chorus of Native American songs across The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton.

participated in this event today, beautiful creation. These artists cling in their creative nature so that they can express beauty,” Sandoval said.

Sandoval’s vocals boomed throughout the center as she sang songs in her native language.

“Having a balance of different

people representing their own indigenous cultures is pretty important in having a Native American art show,” Harrison said.

Harrison discussed on societal issues including environmentalism and climate change.

The gallery featured works

by Corey Stein, Corina Roberts,

Maree Cheatham, Gail Werner, Terry Glad Flores, C. M. Scott, Valena Dismukes, Rowan Harrison, Nadia Reed, Peggy Fontenot, Laurie Steelink, Nadia LittleWarrior, Zoë Marieh Urness, Randy Kemp, Sheridan Macknight and Eric Tippeconnic, a CSUF history professor.

A variety of displays, from mixed media, photography, video, beadwork, cut wood, oil and acrylic paintings portrayed Native American culture and life, nature, protests and distress over the current state of the environment.

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2 News

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2019

TitanWell teaches suicide prevention CSUF students learned the signs of depression and anxiety and how to help.

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Students were informed about the warning signs of suicide and were encouraged to speak up and help others at the TitanWell Hut Suicide Prevention workshop series.

The two-week long series started on March 4, and was hosted from Monday to Wednesday on campus.

“Suicide is something we should be talking about because it does happen and because we can help each other in general,” said Ashleigh Carey, TitanWell Hut Leader and a kinesiology major.

For Stephanie Pocci, an attendee, the event was personal to her, as her best friend committed suicide.

“I remember even at their funeral on their note that they left for us, she said that she felt like she didn’t have anyone else and that no one really loved her. But at the funeral, there weren’t enough chairs for everyone to sit in, like that’s how many people cared for her,” Pocci said.

Pocci did not initially plan to attend the workshop. As she was walking by, she heard Carey discuss how prevalent and persistent suicidal thoughts are and stayed.

“I thought that was important, so I just stopped and listened, and I was really shocked when she said the statistic that 12.5 percent of students here have serious suicidal thoughts. I was like, ‘Oh, this is actually really real,’” Pocci said.

The program recognizes the importance of this issue and aims to create a comfortable environment where students can discuss suicide and spread awareness of the resources available, said Stephanie Cano, a student volunteer with the TitanWell Hut. Students may feel that suicide is something they should be embarrassed of or try to deal with themselves, according to Carey.

TitanWell volunteer, Stephanie Cano, spoke with a student about mental health and what the program can offer students.

“The reason we are talking about this is because we are trying to break the stigma of suicide,” Carey said.

On a national level, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, according to the Jed Foundation.

Signs for suicidal thoughts include substance abuse, sudden mood changes, social withdrawal, feeling hopeless or trapped and contemplating or wanting to die, according to materials provided by the workshop.

Advice TitanWell workers offered for loved ones battling suicidal thoughts are to listen to them, engage in their conversation and give empathetic feedback.

“At CSUF, 12.5 percent of our campus population here has actually considered suicide over the past two years,” Carey said.

One way the program suggests to prevent thoughts of suicide among students is through the interactive portion of the workshop called, “Take what you need; give what you can,” a pass and take of positive affirmations. The idea is that students take any note that resonated with them, and return one in advance.

Leyla Emrani, an English major, said she was drawn to the workshop when she saw a note that said, “Everyone is in this together, don’t be afraid to ask for help.”

“I think that’s a really nice message, like a really nice thing to say that we are all in it together. Like you if you are scared, if you are alone, just ask somebody for help; we’re not all that different,” Emrani said.

Emrani, who has used the free

campus resource, learned more about it at the workshop.

“I knew about CAPS because I have used it myself in the past and I found it to be a really helpful resource. I didn’t know you get 10 sessions, I thought it was eight, so that was something I didn’t know before,” Emrani said.

Sam El Mustapha, a kinesiology major, wrote a note that says “Find Peace within yourself,” and said his inspiration for the note came from his Tai chi class.

El Mustapha said suicide is closer than most people think. He said his girlfriend went through suicidal thoughts a few years ago, but has since recovered and helped save one friend from committing suicide.

Once students participated in the workshop, they were able to receive pins or tattoos, designed

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by students.

One of the pins read “Warr;or” with a semicolon to represent Project Semicolon, an international organization that helps reduce the incidents of suicide through providing resources and information. This serves as a reminder for students to be aware that they can get help, and that they are not alone.

The last day for TitanWell Hut Suicide Prevention workshops is Wednesday March 13. The first session is from 11-3 p.m. in front of the Student Wellness Center.

The final session is from 4-8 p.m. in front of student housing.

For more information on suicide awareness and prevention and how you or loved ones can help, go to: https://www.fullerton.edu/ caps/ or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800) 273-8255.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2019

University Police speak at ASI meeting

University Police Chief Raymond Aguirre gave a presentation on the department’s work at CSUF. ESMERALDA FIGUEROA Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton University Police Chief, Raymund Aguirre, and K-9 handler, Officer Matt Bauer, attended the Associated Students Board of Directors’ meeting on Tuesday to deliver a summary of their services on campus. Bauer brought along his K-9 counterpart, twoyear-old black labrador Glock.

Bauer said that while Glock is the only K-9 unit on campus, there are other units spread out throughout the CSUs. “We have currently nine dogs in the CSU system that are primarily explosive detection K-9s,” Bauer said. “We’re not just primarily stationed here at the University Police department, but we go all throughout the CSU campuses and help each other out.”

Explosive detection dogs, such as Glock, are trained to detect a number of odors. Most dogs are able to detect up to six, but Glock is able to detect 26, according to Bauer.

The K-9 unit is not the only service provided by campus police.

University Police officers are trained to deal with a variety of situations, including: de-escalation, mental illness, pedestrian safety, domestic violence and sexual assault.

A main concern for ASI members was how University Police handles de-escalation and the potential use of force when encountering situations with people that have a mental illness.

Aguirre said that police officers are required to attend training every year to prepare them for these types of situations.

“There is a mandate for all of us in the state of California to receive mental health training every year,” Aguirre said. “One situation involving someone with a mental health issue may not be the same for another individual, so we have to take in mind the people we hire as police officers.”

The training for California officers is a

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Officer Matt Bauer and University Police’s K-9 unit Glock introduced themselves at Associated Students meeting.

full-day, hands-on course involving lectures and role-playing scenarios.

Aguirre said that in the past year, there have not been many incidents where officers have had to engage in force to de-escalate a situation.

“I can confidently say less than the total number of fingers on my hands,” Aguirre said. “We have not had to use a great deal of force in any of our cases.

I only remember once, and it was a combative person who was resisting officers.”

While the use of force may be necessary in certain situations, the Students for Quality Education, an organization advocating for educational rights in public higher education, is involved in “No Harm, disarm,” a statewide campaign calling to disarm university police officers.

Liz Sanchez, a member of the organization said there needs to be another alternative to how police handle situations.

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believe in reformative justice and that’s actually a part of our demands,” Sanchez said. “We want to make sure that they’re using tactics that are not violent.”

Aguirre said that it’s important for students to trust the police in order to maintain a safe campus.

“One of the things we value is the partnership with the campus community. If we don’t have your trust, then we can’t provide the safety and level of protection that all of you deserve from us,” Aguirre said.

Election: TSU hosts open forum

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Students meet with candidates and discuss policy.

CONTINUED FROM 1 As one of the first public events for candidates, many students were meeting the candidates for the first time.

“I’m happy that students are coming out here and actually meeting their representatives and the candidates because it’s one thing to read our platform on paper, but it’s another thing to actually meet the person,” said Lesley Aguirre, a candidate running from the College of the Arts.

Multiple candidates at the event brought up how many students walking past the tables didn’t realize that ASI elections were coming up.

“So many of them aren’t aware about the elections, and just by walking by they say, ‘Oh, what’s this?’” said Isaac Gonzalez, a Board of Directors candidate from the College of Business and Economics. “I think Mihaylo hall is really disconnected from ASI. So many of the students don’t know about ASI, or they kind of know what’s going on with ASI but they don’t participate.”

Kalra said that she has also noticed the lack of student awareness of ASI, and acknowledges that it is up to both the candidates and the organization to address that.

“There were some students who hadn’t heard about the campaigns today, let alone ASI. So it definitely shows that there’s more improvements to be done in terms of building that bridge between students and their government,” Kalra said.

Candidates that were present shared the aspects of campus that they want to change if elected.

Naman Shah, a candidate for the Board of Directors from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, wants to change how lab courses are counted in terms of credits.

While most classes count for three units, the lab that he is taking requires a 15 to 20 hour weekly commitment, but it only counts for one unit.

“My motto is let your work matter,” Shah said. “I want NSM students to be treated in a fair way so that we also get the platform to be able to, finish our classes on time and not be as stressed.”

While most of the campaigning focused on a candidate’s respective college, several candidates had ideas for the campus as a whole.

“We don’t know what goes on in (the TSU) a lot of the time, and I don’t think our university is serving us well if we have to go out and search for it,” Aguirre said.

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4 Lifestyle

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2019

Column: Look alive with MegaLast lipstick

Wet N Wild’s “Bare It All” shade is an alternative to big name brands.

DARLENE VASQUEZ Daily Titan

Treating yourself no longer has to break your bank account.

Yes, it is possible to keep up with the latest trends and still have money for next semester’s tuition. Wet N Wild cosmetics offers the perfect broke college student-friendly lipsticks on a budget.

The Wet N Wild MegaLast lipstick color range cannot be beat. It has an extensive selection of 26 diverse shades for $2.69 on the Wet N Wild website which spans from a fiery coral to a Barbie pink.

I have found that the Wet N Wild lipsticks are an exceptional option for everyday use.

They can be found in most drug stores like Target or Walgreens, which make for convenient purchasing.

If I’m looking particularly fatigued from an all-night study session or back-to-back classes, I relyon Wet N Wild lipsticks to give me the illusion of appearing lively and well-rested. I am someone who does not typically wear a lot of makeup to class, so if I ever need to elevate my look, the lipsticks alone are a simple fix.

On the days that I put on a full face of makeup, the lipsticks become the finishing touch I need to complete my look. I love that this lipstick range has a color for every occasion, which eliminates my expensive trips to a Sephora. Simply put,

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this product is definitely cakeface queen approved.

If you’re someone who has limited makeup skills, the lipsticks can work for you as well.

The formula of these lipsticks is smooth and makes for an easy application, so you don’t have to be an expert

makeup artist to achieve a flawless lipstick look.

My go-to shade is “Bare It All,” which is a true nude with a slight peachy undertone. It’s is a perfect dupe of MAC cosmetics’ matte lipstick in the shade “Velvet Teddy,” which rose to fame after it was alleged that Kylie Jenner used it prior

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You can feel the a difference between these two lipstick ranges lies within their textures. MAC cosmetics’ “Velvet Teddy” is a creamier consistency with a matte finish, whereas the Wet N Wild option has more of a satin-to-matte finish.The

Wet N Wild lipsticks are not as creamy as the MAC cosmetics’ lipsticks, but I have found that the pigmentation is definitely up to par.

Another difference lies within the longevity of the products, as MAC cosmetics’ lipsticks have a longer-lasting power in comparison to Wet N Wild. The Wet N Wild website claims that its MegaLast lipstick product lasts for four hours, but in my experience, the lipsticks last for roughly two hours before needing a touch up.

Despite the deviations in texture and consistency, the colors are extremely identical. When swatched side by side, “Velvet Teddy” and “Bare It All” appear indistinguishable. If you’re simply looking for a color dupe of “Velvet Teddy,” then “Bare It All” will surely suffice.

With an average price difference of around $15, you can certainly keep up with the season’s latest makeup trends with the cheaper Wet N Wild alternative.

As a college student who is always on the go, I can throw my trusted Wet N Wild lipstick in the black hole that I call a purse with ease.

I don’t have to worry about it getting lost or using too much product because at a price that’s less than three dollars, this lipstick is certainly something I am capable of repurchasing, even with summer tuition creeping up around the corner.

You don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to follow the latest makeup trends anymore. The Wet N Wild MegaLast lipstick range is evidently a beauty on a budget must have.

Gallery: Paint and pottery pieces

as you like them!

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A mixed media piece titled “Flowers” by curator Rowan Harrison.

1 Nadia Reed, an artist and member of the Chinook Indian tribe, displayed traditional Pacific Northwestern Native American art influenced by abstract expressionism.

Reed’s rich-toned acrylic paintings titled “Ghost,” “Sing” and “Great Spirits” represent how the federal government failed to recognize the Chinook tribe and the restoration of the planet through native ancestors.

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damage that has been done to the environment.

As a chief curator, Leslie looks for topics that are cultural, unusual or interesting. He mentioned it’s no accident that the center decided to showcase this environmentally-themed exhibit at this point in the year.

Protecting Mother Earth exhibit will run until April 28, encompassing Earth Day on April 22.

“As (Harrison) said, it was close to his heart, and I thought it should be close to everybody’s heart,” Leslie said.

The center will host a gallery tour of Protecting Mother Earth on March 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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6 Opinion

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2019

Hip hop artist impacts industry sound Del the Funky Homosapien amplifies the rap game.

ANDRE SALAZAR Daily Titan

When thinking about some of the most underappreciated emcees that hip-hop tends to overlook, past or present, one that is near the top of the list is the Oakland-bred artist Del The Funky Homosapien.

Since his career began in the early ‘90s, Del, born Teren Delvon Jones, has been among the most uniquely skilled figures in hiphop. From his one-of-a-kind voice and alternative approach to West Coast hip-hop, or his contributions to the number of musical affiliates who have left lasting legacies for themselves, Del has helped define what it means to be a skillful emcee, diverse artist and great collaborator.

One of the things that makes Del underappreciated is his unique and distinct delivery, managing to balance a rhythmic approach with a conversational style that make his

battle rhymes more free-flowing.

Through the use of his baritone voice and the drawn-out way he raps his phrases, songs like “Catch A Bad One” and “Stress the World” are just a few examples of his ability to cut through each track with an enthusiasm that punctuates every line he breathes.

Lyrically, Del has the ability to come across clear and concise with his words when utilizing multi-syllabic and internal rhyme schemes. His inclusion of a variety

of vocabulary terms and pop culture references sounds as if he is taking random selections from encyclopedias and dictionaries and then effortlessly throwing them together.

While his lyrical prowess is among the best hip-hop has to offer, Del has also always been a great songwriter, crafting tracks about driving while drunk, getting robbed and self-respect in relationships with such great detail and imagery that he has become one of the most compelling storytellers in

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the genre.

Del’s ability to diversify the sound of his music has also given him one of the greatest successions of album outputs in hip-hop that is on par with the likes of Ice Cube, De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest.

Whether it is the playfully funky aesthetic of his debut album “I Wish My Brother George Was Here,” the dense, jazz infused follow-up “No Need For Alarm” or the more melodic boom bap of “Future Development,” Del’s

willingness to experiment with new sounds has given him a colorful discography and a number of people who have their own picks for his best work.

Outside of his own projects, Del has assisted in the works of some of the most revered figures, both inside and outside of hip-hop, such as Ice Cube and Gorillaz.

Being his cousin, Ice Cube gave Del the opportunity to help the gangsta-rap legend craft a couple of his songs for his classic debut album “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” in 1990. In his work with Gorillaz, his voice and words can be heard on “Rock the House” and the hit-single “Clint Eastwood,” providing the rap portion of both songs from the group’s self-titled album.

Del is also a member of the hiphop collective Hieroglyphics, who have been one of the most well-respected crews in the genre due to their number of talented emcees, independent business acumen and the recognizable third eye logo that he drew, as well as the popular Hiero Day in Oakland.

Whether he is too strange for your taste, or if you relate to the persona he embodies in his music, there is no doubting that Del The Funky Homosapien possesses the talent, diverse catalogue and lasting legacy that makes him one of the greatest and most underappreciated emcees in hip-hop.

Influencers aren’t advertising tools Social media figures are unreliable marketing agents.

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It seems as though there has never been a point in time when the fabricated strands of virtual, web-based social networking platforms have not been inextricably tied to business.

After all, in today’s technologically dependent society, generating a considerable amount of wealth may only be a few clicks away for the few who can manipulate social media — something which businesses ought to be wary of, as a generation of social media influencers continue to dominate online marketing and advertising spheres.

Despite the possibility of such circles being particularly susceptible to a level of influence, this may not line up with reality.

Instead, businesses looking to use social media as a platform for expanding their online

presence need to utilize tools which provide more accurate information about online users and their habits. This ensures more sound investments that are rooted in data, analytics and marketing strategies that don’t rely on something fickle like follower counts or perceived power of influence.

In particular, the social media networking platform, Instagram, a Facebook-owned entity that allows its users to explore, create and share a cornucopia of visual content, has become a cyberspace gold mine for both fledgling companies and established brands in more recent years.

As if emboldened letters on neon-colored signs said, “going out of business sale,” in retail shop windows were not enough to make it evidently clear, Instagram has been on the right side of a steadying online business trend for quite some time.

Instagram made major strides three years ago to capitalize on its ability to facilitate online entrepreneurial endeavors by pioneering the launch of premium, pay-to-play business accounts.

This allowed for individuals to create and maintain business centered accounts, according to a 2016 TechCrunch article.

With the advent of a new avenue for users to opt in to business-focused accounts, Instagram sought to give greater emphasis and access to features

such as, “the ability to turn Instagram posts into ads directly from the Instagram app,” or the ability to have access to up-todate data on ad interactions, audience demographics, and other pertinent analytical information, all at the swipe of a screen.

In this way, Instagram has given businesses the necessary data and tools to understand user habits through easily accessible snippets of consumer data. This is something that many successful businesses have used to their advantage in marketing and advertising, a practice that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon.

By Nov. 2017, the popular social media platform had already clocked an excess of 25 million business accounts, and had internal data that suggested over 200 million people had visited, “at least one Business Profile daily.”

With such a vast reach and the numbers to back it up, Instagram had debatably created a comprehensive business experience for user entrepreneurs to legitimately thrive on. Yet, on the other hand, the underlying numbers neglected to reflect a critical component of the Instagram business model that might have had as much of a positive influence on shaping the business side of Instagram as the esteemed entrepreneurial accounts - the power of influence.

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The rise of the social media influencer undoubtedly had an impact on the success of social media business, marketing and advertising, with Instagram being the highly-popularized norm rather than the exception.

With the meteoric rise of such an impactful, and potentially harmful, online authority, influencers forced the hands of several companies to bandwagon the trend of shelling out large amounts of money to social media users with a hefty online following.

Despite the follower counts and the enormous online

footprint, the question of whether or not influencers can be an entirely trustworthy investment is always looming. What really hides behind the number in the followers column can often be a mystery or a hassle to accurately pin down, especially when the numbers begin to exceed quadruple and quintuple digits.

In this sense, Instagram entrepreneurs and the future of Instagram business pages might have better luck in the long run by putting their chips on the innovative system that the social media site doles out to willing participants for free.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2019

Finale: Titans look foward to next season CONTINUED FROM 1 A low-scoring first quarter ended with a two-point differential favoring the Titans.

Both teams’ offense heated up during the second quarter.

Long Beach was able to cut Fullerton’s lead to 25-24 on a pullup jumper by Kianna Hamilton-Fisher before the half.

Solid performances continued from each team at the start of the third quarter.

Each team shot an exceptional 50 percent from the field, including an impressive 4-for-5 performance by CSUF from the three-point line, two of them from senior guard, Hannah Thompson.

The deciding factor of the game came in the fourth quarter after an 8-0 run that extended Long Beach’s lead to 11 with 5:43 left to go.

CSUF spent the rest of the game chipping away at the lead, but it ultimately proved to be too much for the Titans as they fell 60-54.

Coach Jeff Harada credited Long Beach for the win, and said they hit big shots over the course of the game.

“They hit shots. Different players hit shots that don’t normally hit shots for them,” Harada said.

Harada added that this game does not define CSUF’s season,

and mentioned that this season was the best their group of seniors competed in during their four years at Fullerton.

“Success for me is having five seniors who had the best season of their careers at Cal State Fullerton making the conference tournament for the first time in their careers,” Harada said.

Softball shutout against Houston Titans get only four hits as their three-game win streak ends in a 1-0 loss to the Cougars.

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The Cal State Fullerton softball team had their three-game win streak end Tuesday night as the Houston Cougars shutout the Titans 1-0.

Pitcher Sophie Frost got the start in the circle for CSUF, allowing one run on eight hits and striking out four in seven innings. This marked Frost’s thirdstraight start pitching a complete game.

Senior pitcher Savannah Heebner got the win for Houston, pitching a complete game shutout, her first of the year. Heebner allowed four hits and struck out nine Titans.

Outfielder Lindsey Stewart got the game going for the Cougars, hitting a leadoff single in the top of the first and advancing to second base on a wild pitch. Frost followed with striking out Abby Odneal.

Sarah Barker then hit a line drive to second baseman Alexa Neil where she was able to throw to shortstop Sam Kennedy for a double play, getting Frost out of the early jam.

First baseman Daisy Munoz got Fullerton its first hit of the game on a leadoff single in the bottom of the second inning, making it six hits in her last six games.

“It feels good; I feel like I have a different mindset since the previous weekend,” Munoz said. .

Frost and Heebner went back and forth, not allowing a run through the first three innings.

The score remained tied in the bottom of the fifth inning when the game had its first extra-base hit of the night, due to a

Freshman catcher Lauren Amezcua slides into second base attempting to break up a double play.

double from CSUF’s designated player, Janelle Rodriguez.

After the leadoff double from Rodriguez, Heebner got two outs for Houston before giving up a walk to Kelsie Whitmore, but was able to get out of the jam by striking out Neil to bring her tally to eight strikeouts through five innings.

Houston made it on the scoreboard in the top of the sixth inning, after Heebner hit a bases-loaded single to give the Cougars the only run of the game.

Frost limited the damage to one run for the Titans as she was able to get Aspen Howie to pop out in foul territory on the first base side.

Despite giving up the only run, she was glad head coach Kelly Ford kept her in the game.

“It’s amazing what (Ford) does with every single person on this team; she puts her faith in all of us and it shows on the field. We gotta keep working for her and all of our teammates,” Frost said.

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Although the Titans were not able to produce any runs, Ford stayed positive for her pitcher despite the loss.

“Nobody works harder, and she (Frost) is a force. She’s a leader out there, and the players play hard behind her. The defense steps up; we just got to get the offense to catch up,” Ford said.

The Titans will kick off the Easton Invitational on Thursday against Boston University at 6 p.m. at Anderson Family Field.

Freshman powers baseball past the Trojans Zach Lew collects three RBIs in first collegiate start to lead CSUF past USC. MATTHEW MENDOZA Daily Titan

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Freshman third baseman Zach Lew runs towards home plate after hitting his first home run of the season.

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Cal State Fullerton baseball defeated USC 10-4 Tuesday night. The Titans offense exploded for 10 runs on 10 hits and made the Trojans’ pitching staff struggle, drawing eight walks on the night.

CSUF’s situational hitting was exceptional, as four of the Titans’ 10 runs scored with two outs.

Freshman Zach Lew had a huge night for the Titans in his first start of his collegiate career, reaching base four times with a home run, two doubles and a walk, piling up three RBIs and scoring four runs.

It was Lew’s first collegiate home run. “I haven’t hit a home run in a long time, so it felt cool,” Lew said.

USC jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on a solo home run

by Matthew Acosta in the first inning.

The Titan offense found life in the third inning. Following Lew’s home run, Hank LoForte extended his on-base streak to 59 games with a two-out walk.

LoForte advanced to second from a wild pitch and took advantage of Mitchell Berryhill’s RBI single, giving the Titans a 2-1 lead.

Dillon Brown came in relief for starting pitcher, Timothy Josten to start the fourth inning, and kept the Trojan offense quiet. In three innings of pitching, Brown allowed one hit and struck out two.

“I’m feeling way more confident, good mentality, just

competing,” Brown said. In his last eight innings pitched, Brown has allowed just two hits.

The Titans tallied two more runs in the bottom half of the fifth inning. Jason Brandow started the rally with a single to right field and advanced to second base on a failed dive attempt by USC right fielder, Preston Hartsell. CSUF added two walks, which loaded the bases for Sahid Valenzuela.

Valenzuela hit a single to right field, scoring two more runs for a 4-1 CSUF lead.

CSUF’s offense stayed hot in the sixth inning with Garcia, Jake Pavletich and Jairus Richards drawing three-straight walks to start the inning. Lew delivered a one-out two-run double to right-center field, where the Titans led 6-1.

The Titans continued to pile it on the Trojans in the sixth inning following Lew’s double, as Brett Borgogno walked and Berryhill added two more with a two-run single. Valenzuela continued the rally with his second RBI single of the night, extending the Titan lead 9-1.

USC added a run in the seventh inning on an RBI groundout by Brandon Perez, and another in the eighth inning on an RBI double by Jamal O’Guinn, making it a 9-3 ballgame.

CSUF added one more run in the eighth inning from an RBI double by Berryhill. When the Titans sent Jimmy Endersby to the bump in the ninth inning, he surrendered one run on a sacrifice fly by Perez.

The Titans will return to action this weekend for a threegame series with James Madison at Goodwin Field. First pitch on Friday is scheduled at 7 p.m.

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