2019-10-16 by Daily Titan

Wednesday October 16, 2019

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 106 Issue 25

CSUF investigates fraternity Hate Anthony Pang, director of CSUF Student Life and Leadership, said an investigation about the post has been commenced by the Oﬃce of Student Conduct.

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I am very disgusted that somebody on our campus feels like (they) can put something like that on social media.

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MARIA LINARES ASI board of directors vice chair

The Fullerton chapter of the national fraternity is located off of Associated Road.

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Phi Sigma Kappa apologizes Phi Sigma Kappa, a fraterni- not able to attain a copy of the for offensive watermark on a ty on campus, posted an apolo- flyer, and university oﬃcials social media post. gy on their Instagram page on declined to comment on what NOAH BIESIADA HOSAM ELATTAR Editors

Monday after posting a flyer with an oﬀensive watermark at the bottom of the image. Daily Titan reporters were

was said on the flyer. According to members of the Cal State Fullerton Reddit page, the image contained a racial slur.

Pang said any discussion over the result of the investigation will be held until the end of their verdict. “The organization themselves came forward and informed our oﬃce (on Monday), at the very end of the business day,” Pang said. “The university does take corrective action and that we work through a process to be able to both work on accountability, but also educational practices. That’s the goal through the student conduct process.” Maria Linares, Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors vice chair, said she was shocked when she found out about the post. “I am very disgusted that somebody on our campus feels like (they) can put something like that on social media,” Linares said. “I worry about our black students on campus as well.” SEE GREEK

crime on the rise

Orange County had an increase in hate incidents once again. JESSICA BENDA Asst. Editor

Hate crimes have increased by 12% in Orange County from 2017, according to a 2018 report by the OC Human Relations Commission. California defines hate crimes as criminal acts motivated by race, religion, sexual orientation or other grounds. Hate incidents have the same motivation, but are not considered criminal in nature and are usually protected by the First Amendment. In 2018, there were 67 reported hate crimes, an increase since 2014, which had 40 hate crimes and 14 hate incidents, according to the report. It also stated that there was a 37% increase in 2017 to 2018 with a reported 165 hate incidents. “The sad reality is that, in recent years, hate crimes and incidents have increased in our county,” said Richard Steinberg, chair of the commission. “Temple walls continue to be defaced with racial slurs. People are being assaulted because they speak a diﬀerent language or for the way they look.” SEE PREJUDICE

Abuse resources For the students, by a student not people Aspiring congresswoman, Tori Hust, shares passion for public policy and advocacy.

Students learn prevention practices at a domestic violence workshop. CELESTE SHARP Asst. Editor

Assault, battery, screaming matches behind closed doors, possessiveness, distrust, jealousy and intimidation are possible signs that students are in an abusive relationship - a repetitive cycle hard to escape from. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center hosted a domestic violence workshop to educate and connect students with important resources to receive assistance for themselves or others. Every minute, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Janica Torres and Tami Le, peer educators for the Violence Prevention Program at the center, held a presentation open to students intended to spread awareness of the signs and prevention of domestic violence in the safest ways possible. The workshop shed light on the

prevalence of domestic violence across all genders. Each year approximately 4.8 million women and 2.9 million men report experiences of domestic violence. Since domestic abuse is under-reported, this number is often skewed. Torres and Le interacted with students in attendance, asking them to give examples of toxic behavior such as emotional and physical abuse, isolation, intimidation, extreme jealousy or possessiveness. They said their passion for teaching this subject is personal to them. “I’m a survivor, and I know a lot of people who are survivors as well,” Le said. “It’s really important for me to educate those who might not be survivors.” Attendees heard the diﬀerences between healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships, and how the lines between each can become confusing. With power and control being at the center of abusive relationships, the diﬀerent branches were explained as well. In the case of abusive relationships, the workshops focused on the cycle of abuse that tend to keep victims from leaving and makes it harder to discern a dangerous situation. SEE ESCAPE

JESSICA RAZO Asst. Editor

The political world is quickpaced, attentive and assertive. When it comes to making public policy changes, Tori Hust is very familiar with the work ethic and leadership advocacy in politics. Hust, a fourth-year senior and political science major, has built a remarkable portfolio in both student government and leadership. She initially declared her major in criminal justice, but after developing a passion for advocacy and public policy, she made the switch. In addition to her position as the chief government oﬃcer for Cal State Fullerton’s Associated Students, Inc., Hust is the vice chair of finance for Cal State Student Association and a member of ASI’s Lobby Corps. Issac Alferos, a coordinator for Hust’s Lobby Corps team, said that he looks up to Hust as a mentor. Having known her reputation before their encounter, Alferos said he was even more impressed when he started working with her. “I knew about how hardworking she is, and how much she cares about student advocacy,

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Tori Hust is the chief government officer for Associated Students, Inc.

and cares about the work that she’s doing, and how dedicated she is. And so, that was really good for me to know that I’m going to be able to work with someone who cares so much about what we’re doing,” Alferos said. Alferos said that she values her colleagues’ input and goes the extra mile to keep her coworkers included. Hust plays into the strengths of her team members and consistently oﬀers her team support, modeling the qualities of a good leader and advocate, Alferos said.

“Working with her is a lot of fun, and there has been a couple late nights working on stuﬀ, and she has a lot more late nights working on stuﬀ than I do,” Alferos said. Hust’s dedication to student leadership events and internships helped develop her work ethic. She earned an internship with the Panetta Institute of Public Policy in 2018 and in Washington D.C. for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. SEE CHANGE 8

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2 News

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2019

University Police adjust plans for danger on campus Emergency preparedness not a priority for students, says university official. LYDIA KELLEY Asst. Editor

The University Police department is attempting to get an emergency notification system in place to ensure students are informed if a safety hazard or emergency occurs on campus, said Capt. Scot Willey. Willey said they have been working with diﬀerent companies, like Blackboard Connect, to determine which company can send out emergency notifications the quickest. Sue Fisher, emergency management coordinator at Cal State University Fullerton, said emergency preparedness is not a priority to students because they have other things that they are worried about. Fisher’s position entails preparation, training, analysis and planning for the future to understand potential harm to the community on campus. She said that events such as the Great Shakeout are

reminders for people on how to be prepared. The campus emergency website lists methods on how to be prepared, specifically in local emergencies such as wildfires, earthquakes, floods and landslides. Due to the recent events that occurred last month, such as the reported rape first thought to be on campus, Willey said there has since been a lot of talk about increasing the amount of cameras within the campus to improve safety. In 2011, there were only 200 surveillance cameras throughout campus, but have since installed 300 more, Willey said. He added, that the CSUF administration approves of cameras on the Fullerton campus, however, it can be costly to purchase new cameras, and it is something that has been in the works for years. “We need more. The police department would love them everywhere, the public doesn’t want them everywhere,” Willey said. Several years ago, the University Police joined the “See something, say something”

Blue phones all over CSUF can be used to call University Police for escorts.

campaign. In the campaign, there is an app where you can report an emergency event that has happened directly to University Police. There are no requirements for CSUF students to watch videos about emergency prevention. Willey said that they are talking about requiring students to watch an active shooter

prevention video within their student portal. This semester, University Police and CSUF have collaborated with a production company to film an active shooter preparedness video on campus. When comparing CSUF safety to other CSUs, Willey believes that Fullerton is safe. He added that University

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Police average 400 to 600 arrests per year and that typically are people from outside of the campus. Willey said that he wants students to be able to come to school and focus on their studies. “I don’t know that everybody takes safety as seriously as we do,” Willey said.

Greek: Student voted out after flyer incident CONTINUED FROM 1 She added that people have told her they are not shocked and that they feel unsafe. “It is with deep regret that our (executive board), philanthropy chair, and actives were unable to identify this derogatory edit before it was shared from the individual who created it to be posted publicly,” Phi Sigma Kappa said in an Instagram post. The individual who created the post was unanimously voted

out of the fraternity, according to the same post. Phi Sigma Kappa and alumnus, CSUF President Fram Virjee, was awarded the medallion of merit by the fraternity earlier this year. Virjee credits learning the value and need for diversity and inclusion from his fraternity brothers, according to CSUF News Center. “I’m proud to serve a university that imbues PSK tenets in its mission, & prouder still that at its heart is a vibrant PSK

chapter,” Virjee said in a tweet in August. The fraternity states that two of its cardinal principles are to promote brotherhood and to develop character. “Phi Sig does not take any acts of intolerance lightly, as we pride ourselves in being accepting and inclusive to those from all walks of life,” the post went on to say. Phi Sigma Kappa members declined to comment further from the Instagram post.

In a statement to the Daily Titan, Students for Quality Education said that removing the individual is not enough and that there should be an investigation into Greek culture and life on campus. “As a chapter they should definitely do a workshop and training on anti-blackness racism,” the group wrote in a statement. Linares said the fraternity should be responsible for educating the individual.

“People of color shouldn’t have to put the emotional labor to educate them. If they are going to work on restorative justice, then they can educate this student before just kicking him out and making him someone else’s problem,” she said. Linares said she wants to know if this is an isolated incident, or if this is the culture within Phi Sigma Kappa. “If that’s the culture, they shouldn’t be on our campus,” Linares said.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2019

Students tune in to democratic debate Organizations collaborate to host political watch party on campus. NOAH BIESIADA Editor

CELESTE SHARP Asst. Editor

A group of student organizations hosted a viewing party for the sixth Democratic Party Presidential Debate, Tuesday night in the Titan Student Union. The event was organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America, Students for Justice in Palestine and the College Democrats. “For this specific event, a lot of it is just seeing how similar a lot of these candidates are,” said Byron Lopez, president of Young Democratic Socialists of America. “It’s really an educational moment for students, knowing what exists right now in the small little window of ideologies allowed

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Students watch the presidential candidates talk policies from the TSU Theater.

into general media.” The hosts expressed a longing for more discussion on policy over the discussion of President Trump, which have been the focal

point of the previous debates. “We know we don’t like Trump, we know we want him out of there,” said Andrew Levy, the president of the College

Democrats. “Instead of talking about how bad Trump is, let’s just talk about how we can move forward with policy.” The candidates debated over a variety of topics, including Trump’s impeachment investigation, foreign policy in Syria and Russia, the implementation of a federal jobs guarantee and healthcare legislation. During commercial breaks, the club leaders spoke with audience members about their opinions on the candidates, the policy issues brought up and ones they wish were mentioned by the candidates. “Since I’m from (Students for Justice in Palestine), I would really like to see some pointed questions about Palestine and the occupation that’s going on, the violations of human rights and stuﬀ like that,” said Joshua Fatahi, president of Students for Justice in Palestine. Rebecca Tennell, communications major, pointed out the

divide between the candidates in their responses about each other. “It was pretty evident that a lot of the lower-polling candidates are to the point they don’t have any hope anymore, they’re just wanting to ask questions to larger candidates,” Tennell said. Lexsie Limon, a communications major, agreed that many of the lower-polling candidates had moved away from making their own points. “I think that the discussion on health care and ’Medicare for All,’ a lot of the lower-polling candidates were really trying to expose other candidates,” Limon said. “The majority of the discussion, more than how are you going to pay for your plans, it was more of how you’re not going to pay for your plans.” The next debate is scheduled for Nov. 20 in Georgia, co-hosted by the Washington Post and MSNBC, according to the Democratic National Convention.

Prejudice: Trend increases for fourth year

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Jarret Lovell, a professor in politics, administration and justice at Cal State Fullerton, said a lot of blame goes to the Trump administration, which refuses to push back against the rhetoric. “When there’s a president who refuses to speak out against people marching in Charlottesville shouting, ‘Jews will not replace us.’ When the president

says there are good people on both sides, that sends a message that the political climate is going to be tolerant of it,” Lovell said. In March, students from Costa Mesa High School and Estancia High School participated in Nazi salutes while posing in front of a swastika formed with red plastic cups, according to the Daily Pilot, a community newspaper owned by the Los Angeles Times.

Even though numbers are increasing, the vast majority of hate crimes and incidents go unreported. They may occur up to 28 times more often than what is actually reported, according to the U.S. Justice Department National Crime Victim Survey. The lack of reporting could be due to several reasons, such as fear of further harassment from the perpetrator, lack of knowledge about the criminal justice system or a disbelief that the perpetrators will be prosecuted. Ethnicity, race and national origin were the most frequent motive for attacks, making up 42% of all hate crimes. According to the commission’s report, 13% of these crimes were committed toward Jewish people, placing them as the most frequent victims followed by Latino and Middle Eastern people. Vandalism was the most frequent type of hate crime, making up 21% of all hate crimes in

2018. Lovell said that although crime is diﬃcult to prevent, everyone can work to change the climate that allows people to believe hate incidents and crimes are tolerable. “The first thing I think to do would be to call it out. When we hear somebody make a statement that is racist or homophobic or anti-semetic or ‘Islamaphobic,’ call them out. It doesn’t mean demonize them, but politely say, ‘Hey, I don’t really appreciate that,’” Lovell said. In 2018, Blaze Bernstein, 19, was stabbed to death by former classmate, Sam Woodward. Bernstein was Jewish and openly gay, and the Orange County prosecutors in the case said the attack was allegedly driven by homophobia. Woodward’s sentence was enhanced to a hate crime in August 2018. #BlazeitForward became a campaign started by his parents, Gideon and Jeanne Bernstein, that promotes itself as a

kindness campaign. “The emotional impact of our story and loss influences students and parents everywhere,” the Bernsteins said in the report. “We work with local organizations to teach social empathy and provide education.” Orange County is California’s third largest county with over 3.2 million people, according to the U.S. Census. Of Orange County’s population, 31% was born outside of the U.S., according to the report. Steinberg and the commission stated that diversity is something to be celebrated, and hopes the report will initiate important conversations to support victims and drive out hate. “We believe that all people should live free from harassment, discrimination and violence based on race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, disability or any other arbitrary aspect of their being,” Steinberg said.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2019

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Column: Making long-distance love work Communication is key for these relationships.

ELIZA GREEN Editor

Long distance can be seen as the downfall of a great relationship. The statistics are glum, and the horror stories are plentiful. Although long-distance relationships aren’t easy or fun by any means, there are plenty of ways to ensure the health and intimacy of one’s relationship, despite the miles between a person and their significant other. Every relationship is diﬀerent and there’s no exact formula for determining romantic success, but there are important factors to consider into a couple’s personality, life and relationship. From my personal experience, the hardest part about being in a long-distance relationship is time management. Not only do you have to be tactful with making time to devote to your partner to maintain your closeness, but another huge obstacle lies in trying to balance all other aspects of your life. It can be so easy to neglect or put oﬀ friendships, academics or personal obligations to make time for your partner. While your significant other is a priority, it’s important to remember that they are not the only relationship you have, so maintaining other

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friendships is an important priority to keep in place. Your life shouldn’t revolve solely around your partner, there is a level of mutual sacrifice that should go into any devoted relationship. This is not to say that if this balance gets interrupted then your relationship is doomed, but it’s an important factor to be mindful of. The second tool in maintaining a healthy long-distance relationship is understanding your partner and where they are in life. There will be times that someone will be busy with work, school or family. This requires support, patience and sacrifice from the other person, not anger or jealousy. While keeping a bond through consistent quality communication is important, the ability to

understand your partner’s needs for more support or more space can be vital to managing a relationship. Additionally, communicating your specific needs to your partner in times that call for more of your immediate attention is the first step to forming this understanding and caring for one another. The mutual recognition and understanding of one another’s needs and expectations along with the subsequent adjustment of your relationship to fit those needs is important in the basis of a sustainable long-distance relationship. This issue of communication is heightened with distance. Communication becomes an aspect of your relationship that must be the most important because there is

less organic downtime that happens between a couple. As with any relationship, being honest builds trust and intimacy that greatly benefits the relationship. Typically, I would agree that long-distance relationships are significantly harder and that missing someone you love can be incredibly painful, but I believe there are specific joys and beauty in these relationships. Long-distance relationships make the time you are able to spend face-to-face so much more valuable and precious. All of the built up excitement for the moment when you get to see your partner after a long time of being apart is such an exciting and sweet moment. Additionally, long-distance relationships push couples to focus more on their emotional

connection and communication skills rather than relying on the physical aspects of the relationship. While this can prove fatal for some, for others it can lead to a deeper and longer-lasting bond based on mutual respect and understanding. When trying to decide whether to begin a long-distance relationship or continue in a strained relationship, ask yourself if it is worth it. Consider whether or not the person you are with is worth the added work and adjustments that a long-distance relationship often requires. If you love your partner, are committed to your relationship and can see a future with them, then a little bit of distance does not have to equal a death sentence.

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Sports 5

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2019

Big West honors volleyball freshman Julia Crawford won freshman of the week for the second time this year. JORDAN MENDOZA Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team won their first Big West game in nearly two years, prompting the conference to recognize Titan freshman Julia Crawford as the Big West Freshman of the Week. The accolade is Crawford’s second of the season after she was awarded freshman honors in the first week of the regular season for her play in the Idaho Volleyball Classic. In CSUF’s’ lone match of the week, they defeated UC Irvine, 3-1, to win their first conference game of the season and ended a 22-game conference losing streak that began in 2017.

The win moved CSUF to 9-7 in the season after dropping their last four games. In the victory, Crawford recorded a double-double with a game-high 20 kills and 17 digs, and scored the final point of the game in the fourth set. This was her eighth double-double in her first year. Crawford scored 22 points in the game, her highest total since the Fullerton’s Sept. 20 matchup against Seattle University. The match was the fifth time Crawford made at least 20 kills in a game this season. She is both the team leader and fifth best in kills so far in the season with 229 and an average of 3.95 kills per set. The next Titan behind Crawford, is Felicia Marshall with 109 total kills, ranking her 21st out of the entire conference. The freshman from Lakewood, California, is second on the team in digs behind junior

Savahna Costello. Crawford has 179 digs in the season, with an average of 3.09 per set. In the conference, she is sixth in digs per set. Crawford’s play has been crucial in whether the Titans come away with a win or a loss, as her stats are drastically improved in victories. For Fullerton’s wins this year, Crawford averaged 4.23 kills per set and 3.64 in losses. She also averages 3.33 digs per set in wins and 2.82 in losses. Fullerton is currently tied for sixth place in the Big West with a 1-4 record, along with Cal State Northridge and UC Irvine. CSUF will play the third game of a four-game road trip, this Friday, when they face rival Long Beach State, who are one game ahead of the Titans in the Big West standings. The game will take place at Walter Pyramid and is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

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Julia Crawford (5) recorded her eighth double-double this season at UC Irvine.

Titans men’s golf struggles Titans have season worst finish at Oregon State Invitational. JULIAN OROZCO Staff writer

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Jack Dyer tied for eighth place for his second consecutive top ten finish.

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Castillo finished tied for 16th place on the individual leaderboards, ending the third round with 73 strokes, 2-over-par. Castillo managed par or below in 13 of the 18 holes. Castillo finished with 216 strokes throughout the tournament. Junior Dalton Daniel finished the tournament tied for 34th place. He finished the third round with 75 strokes, 4-overpar. Freshman Garret Boe finished tied for 59th place but showed promise in the third round as he finished with 67 strokes, 4-under-par. Fellow freshman Trevor McNary finished in 76th place overall with 77 strokes in total, 6-overpar in the third round. There was a total of 80 participating players at the tournament. Dyer and Boe were the only Titans who finished without a double bogey in the third round. The Titans will head to Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, Hawaii for the Hoakalei Country Club Invitational from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30 in what will be their fourth and last tournament of 2019.

Women’s golf win streak comes to an end The Titans took fourth place at the Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational.

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The CSUF men’s golf team wrapped up its third and final round of the 54-hole Oregon State Invitational on Tuesday at the Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis, Oregon. The Titans placed eighth out of 15 schools, as they finished 24-over-par-876. Tuesday was the second day of the 2-day tournament. The second round started on Monday, the first day of the tournament, but play was suspended due to darkness. The second round was then resumed and completed on Tuesday along with the third round. The Titans called on two seniors, a junior and two freshmen to represent them at the tournament. This was the first time Oregon State hosted a men’s golf tournament since 2012, when they hosted the Pac-12 Championship at the same golf club. Oregon State entered an

“A” team into the tournament, which consisted of three upperclassmen and two sophomores. The Beavers also entered a “B” team into the tournament, which consisted of three juniors, a sophomore and a freshman. CSUF finished 42 strokes behind Oregon State’s “A” team. The Beavers placed first, 18-under-par, and were led by Carson Barry’s 11-under-par finish with a hole-in-one on the fourth hole in the third round. The next four teams to place were the University of San Francisco in second place, finishing 1-over-par. The University of Utah and the University of Arizona tied for third place, finishing 13-over-par each and Oregon State’s “B” team in fifth place, finishing 18-over-par. The Titans were led by seniors Jack Dyer, and Derek Castillo. On the individual leaderboards, Dyer placed eighth overall, finishing the third round of the tournament with 70 strokes, 1-under-par. For Dyer, 15 holes out of 18 holes in this round were on par or below. Dyer finished with 212 strokes throughout the tournament.

Cal State Fullerton women’s golf took fourth place out of 18 teams, on Tuesday, at the Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational in Lakewood, Washington, shooting 20-over-par 884 and finishing 24 strokes behind first-place Gonzaga University. Seattle University took second place with a score of 9-over-par 873, and Nevada finished third with a score of 16-over-par 880. In fifth place was Houston Baptist University with one stroke behind CSUF. Freshman Nodoka Honda had the highest finish for the Titans as she finished tied for fifth with Gonzaga’s Jessica Mangrobang. They finished with a score 1-over-par 217, eight strokes behind first-place Quynn Dong from Gonzaga. Honda had an average front nine for her third round as she

finished on par. In her back nine, she shot two birdies and three bogeys. Honda’s performance on Tuesday moved her up from her first-day finish of eighth place. Senior Elsa Lundquist had the second-best finish for the Titans, as she finished 2-overpar 218 to tie for seventh with Nevada’s Danielle Ujimori and Seattle’s Krystal Hu. Lundquist shot two birdies and five bogeys in the third round, including three on the back nine. Freshman Brittany Shin tied for 26th with three other players: High Point’s Samantha Vodry, Hawaii’s Haruka Shintani and Gonzaga’s Federica Torre. In Shin’s third round, she shot three birdies and four bogeys to finish 8-over-par 224. Her third round performance helped her move up from her 36th finish from the first day. Sophomore Lisa Djerf tied for 38th with eight other players as she shot 11-over-par 227. Her third round was her worst of the tournament as she shot no birdies after she shot three

in her first two rounds. She also shot five bogeys, her most in a round this tournament. Senior Texie Petchel finished the lowest for the Titans, tied for 47th with four other players as she shot 12-over-par 228. Her third round was the only in the tournament where she did not shoot a double bogey. Petchel had an average front nine as she finished on par, but shot five bogeys and two birdies on the back nine. She did not play in the last tournament for the Titans because she last played in the Boston College Intercollegiate, where she finished tied for 33rd. This is the first tournament this season that women’s golf did not place first. They had won three straight tournaments to start the season after not taking first in a tournament since 2014. This invitational wrapped up their 2019 fall schedule, with the next tournament scheduled for January 2020. The Titans’ next contest will be against California Baptist University at the South Hills Country Club in West Covina on Jan. 26.

6 Lifestyle

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2019

m o a n e g v o s l o g r e n i t s a o d i u l ls a V Concert REVIEW

Dodie’s ‘Human Tour’ bleeds humanity with each somber note and strum of a string. MELISA RYBALTOWSKI Asst. Editor

Amid political turmoil regarding the discrimination of the LGBTQ community, British singer-songwriter, Dorothy Miranda “Dodie” Clark, played her last leg of the “Human Tour,” performing songs that served as an agent validating the human experiences of love and let-down. The month-long 24-show tour in the U.S. concluded on Friday, on National Coming Out Day, at the Hollywood Palladium. Opening artist Adam Melchor opened the night with his ballad, “I Don’t Wanna See You Cryin’ Anymore,” followed by, “Metadata” and “The Archer.” Mechlor, the New Jersey native, recently moved to Los Angeles in search of pursuing his musical career. Between sets, songs like, “God is a Woman” by Ariana Grande and “Royals” by Lorde were sung by the crowd like anthems. The hype was finally met the venue turning oﬀ the lights. Attention was redirected to the stage that slowly became covered in a haze then was interrupted by a white light that unveiled Dodie’s silhouette. The night was defined by eclecticism, with seamless transitions between heartfelt acoustic ballads to lighthearted ukulele rhythms to electro-pop songs. Dodie showcased her favorites from her EPs. Dodie’s setlist featured latest releases, such as “Boys Like You,” as well as some of her earlier songs like,

“Absolutely Smitten.” Her opening solo put on display her raw vocal talent as she sang the opening of, “Arms Unfolding,” a song about learning to love again. Her greeting was met with praise. As she settled in at the keyboard for her next song, she asked the audience to raise their hand if they were interested in someone, and as some fans raised both hands, she began to sing, “If I’m Being Honest”. The night’s energy changed drastically when Ddodie began to pour her heart out preluding her performance of “Sick of Losing Soulmates,” sharing her sorrows in friendships. The audience raised their flashlights in solidarity, resembling a candlelight vigil. The lasting eﬀects of unification led Dodie to speak directly to the audience, dedicating her song “Secret for the Mad” to them. An accompanying violinist performed a solo during the bridge of “You,” which added to the many flavors of music fans experienced that night. The uplifting emotion showcased by Dodie’s band members gave way to the transition into the performance of “Rainbow” and “She,” two songs that highlight the struggles in the LGTBQ experience. As the stage lighting changed to create the eﬀect of a rainbow, Dodie sang, “But to say that I’m a rainbow / To tell me that I’m bright / When I’m so used to feeling wrong / Well, it makes me feel alright.” The singer-songwriter who identifies as bisexual, harnessed an environment of self-awareness and acceptance within the venue. “There’s no shame in this

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Dodie emerges from a hazy fog to screaming fans at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

room, and there’s no shame to be felt,” Dodie said, noting the nationally recognized occasion. National Coming Out Day was celebrated for the first time a year after the march on Washington in 1987 advocating for gay and lesbian rights. Since 1988, the LGTBQ community has seen milestone markers, the audience refused to let the daunting circumstances take away from the celebration. Dodie transitioned to “Boy Like You,” promoted on her Instagram biography as a song that is about womanizing men. True to the title of the tour itself, as well as Dodie’s third album, “Human,” the concert transmitted an element of humanity that bled through every moment of the show. The grand finale of both the night and the tour concluded with a performance of “In the Middle.”

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Extreme emotions exuded from Dodie’s set, switching from intense ballads to soft ukulele tunes.

“All right, let’s send it,” she said. “This is a song about a threesome.” Dodie broke out a pair of drumsticks and, with a look of excitement, performed a final stint, this time on a drum. The

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song itself ended with a blast of confetti that resembled the emotion in the room. The band took their bows, leaving the audience in a sea of white with new-made friends.

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A divided hometown, a mix of white and brown

Patricia Perez spoke about her journey juggling a first generation identity. JESSICA RAZO Asst. Editor

Patricia Perez’s childhood roots were nestled in a heavily agricultural, working-class community in Ventura County where there was deep rooted segregation and little diversity. “There was a Mexican side of town, there was a white side of town. And there wasn’t a lot of interaction,” Perez said. For her early education, her family used her grandmother’s address to allow her and two siblings to attend a better school, rather than the one that was regionally locked to. However, they were caught for using a diﬀerent address and had to move to a homeschool institution, Perez said.

If somebody like me from this small agricultural town in Ventura County can do this, then any one of them can do it.

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PATRICIA PEREZ Professor and chair of Chicana and Chicano studies Things became better for Perez as her scholastic potential was recognized and put into Gifted and Talented Education. In turn, this led her to learn about the Early Outreach Program and exposed her to what a higher education meant. “If somebody like me from this small agricultural town in Ventura County can do this, then any one of them can do it,” Perez said. “My dad had a sixth-grade education, my mom

had a high school diploma. And so again, if this is something that I can do, then it’s completely feasible for other students to do it.” Perez, professor and chair of Chicana and Chicano studies, was featured in the Platicas with Professionals speaker series. Hosted by the Chicana and Chicano Resource Center, students were given the opportunity on Tuesday to create connections and bonds with professionals. Perez discussed her journey of being a proclaimed Chicana in her keynote speech, “My First-Gen Identity: Navigating Successes and Struggles as a Student and Faculty.” In her higher education experience, Perez attended UCLA and said her transition was a culture shock to her as she struggled with homesickness. “Here I am in this context: more students at UCLA than my hometown, very few students of color,” Perez said. “And I felt like an outsider. Like, where were all the students than folks that look like me, right? Why aren’t they here? Why aren’t there more of us here?” As a result from the lack of inclusivity she experienced during her college years, Perez said it planted a seed for her research trajectory. In taking on Chicano studies as her major, she felt a mix of joy and anger, where she said she felt as if she had found a place to belong. Perez wrapped her presentation with her accomplishment of at one point being chair of the Chicana and Chicano studies department at Cal State Fullerton and that she became the first woman in her department to receive tenure. She said she chose CSUF because there is student diversity. Perez said she hoped that her story made “Latinx” students more comfortable with their

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place and purpose in school. “The more that students are engaged in functions like these and events like this, the more likely they are to be retained and to graduate. And so I think, it speaks to just the importance of creating a sense of belonging and feel. Making students feel like, you know, this is my space and I belonged at Cal State Fullerton,” Perez said. After touching on her past experiences, Perez encouraged the audience to participate in a reading titled, “The Last Generation: Prose and Poetry,” by Cherrie Moraga, incorporating a literature interpretation of how important her culture is to her. Ariana Mora Mero, the coordinator of the center, planned Platicas with Professionals to let Latinx students open doors to new relationships with faculty. “I don’t think we get to hear about their stories, what they’ve been through, what they struggled through. I think after times we see them when we put them on this pedestal, like, ‘Oh, like I really want to be like them, but can I even become that?’ Platicas is an opportunity to humanize professionals, to humanize staﬀ and faculty and to know that they were once in our shoes and they have, they can do it,” Mero said. Alberto Rodriguez, a fourthyear computer science major who regularly visits the center, was one of the students who attended Perez’s presentation. “I was always aware that those challenges were present, but it’s always interesting to see someone else’s perspective. Just being a male Latino, it kind of opens my eyes and sees like, and I always have my eyes to acknowledge what’s really going on around the school,” Rodriguez said.

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Change: Building a successful career in politics CONTINUED FROM 1 While Hust started out working daily tasks as a staﬀ assistant, her responsibilities widened, and she began to participate in important gatherings in addition to assisting the senior policy adviser for health and budget. As she immersed herself in the political environment, she jump started her career and experience in advocacy. “The word ‘amazing’ doesn’t even begin to describe it. I think that (Pelosi) taught me a lot. Even in my few interactions with her, she really taught me to know what my purpose is and to figure out how to best serve the needs of the community with that purpose,” Hust said. While working under Pelosi, Hust kept her focus on, “finding what within myself I can use to

channel the betterment of society for others.” Hust’s devotion and strong interest in student advocacy prompted Sarah Hill, Hust’s former political science professor, to recommend her to apply to the Panetta Institute scholarship. “I love that she’s really persistent and even if something doesn’t work out, she’s like, ‘OK, then the next thing is what’s right for me.’ I think that persistence is going to pay oﬀ so much. She works really hard. I know she really cares about advocating for students,“ Hill said. She also interned locally in Newport Beach for former congressman Harley Rouda. During her freshman year, Hust participated in the California Higher Education Student Summit

where she met California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was the lieutenant governor at the time. Hust went to the state capitol in Sacramento many times through school field trips, but brushed them off due to her disinterest. Despite her negative outlook on politics as a kid, she saw politics through at a different perspective during her visit to the state capitol years later. “This seems different now. There’s change being made, policies are being enacted, and people are being held accountable. I just kind of fell in love with it,” Hust said. Her goal of serving others and making a change is what led her to act in civil engagement. Even though the job of an FBI agent sounded appealing initially, she later figured that the closest

impact she could make to her community would be through public policy. Hust not only fought for students to be heard, but she has fought for her own education and future. She is a first generation child from a low-income family and attended Cal State Fullerton strategically, knowing she would have an enriching experience without drowning in student debt. Her persistence in reaching for a college education and advocacy didn’t go unnoticed. Hust was a recipient of the 2019 30 Under 30 Most Powerful Intern award by the Your Turn Intern Southern California. Keya Allen, Associated Student Inc. executive director for CSUF, is a witness to Hust’s hard work in student

government. Though Allen is her mentor, Hust’s “unwavering optimism” continues to impress, backed by her firm dedication to get things done. “I think she is a shining example of a Titan. She is a strong woman. She knows her own mind. She is definitely a leader. I think that’s what a Titan shows. It shows resiliency. It shows a person who can take some lumps and keep going,” Allen said. Hust’s enriching opportunities have driven her to stay on track in pursuit of a career in politics as a representative in the U.S. House. “I believe the whole job just falls in line with what I worked for, to be speaker of the house,” Hust said.

Escape: Prioritize safety in relationships CONTINUED FROM 1 The cycle begins with a “honeymoon phase,” to increasing tension, an explosive episode and finally, a period of reconciliation before returning to the start. The presenters said they felt like this knowledge was important to students at Cal State Fullerton because domestic violence is common, yet hardly discussed. “It’s important for students to learn about domestic violence because it impacts so many people even though it is under-reported,” Torres said. “Whether they’re personally impacted or they see someone in their family or their friends, it’s good to know the resources and the root cause of it, the red flags and how to respond and how to get help.” The presentation also went over the embarrassment domestic violence victims may feel about

sharing their situation to others as they are often met with questions about why they stayed. Torres and Le emphasized that deciding to leave such a relationship requires support and a safe exit plan. The final portion of the presentation focused on how anyone can be an “upstander” rather than a bystander by stepping in to defuse a conflict. The presenters explained that a person can directly and safely distract to defuse an argument and get someone else to help delegate the situation. Lastly, students were presented with the confidential reporting options and resources they have available to them through the university if needed. One of the resources is the center’s Campus Confidential Advocate, Magdalena Diaz, who helps survivors remain anonymous, and guides students, faculty or staﬀ

through any domestic violence situations. “She will physically go with you to Title IX, or to the Dean of Students, or to CPD or even the court to get a restraining order,” Torres said. “Her services have no limit, so she helps you and then if two years later you need help because it is an ongoing process, she will be there for you.” The series of events the center is holding for the rest of Domestic Violence Awareness month are intended to educate students and provide a space for survivors to feel like they have resources for help and support. “You’re not alone, there are resources available, you’re part of a CSUF community that cares about you and supports you,” Torres said. “You always have someone here at the WoMen’s Center that believes you.”

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