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Economic prediction good

Dance show opens in the Little

CSUF economists predict strong shortterm, but a challenged long-term

Annual Fall Dance Theatre features eight innovative dances.

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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 96 Issue 31

Budget grows by $39 million

Expansion in budget allows funds to be allocated to goals in University Strategic Plan

ALEX GROVES Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton President Mildred García has approved a nearly $39 million budget increase for the university’s 2014-2015 fiscal year. Over $20 million of the funds will go to passthrough items and mandatory health premium increases and additional instruction costs due to over-enrollment, García said in a report to Robert Mead, chair for the Planning, Resource and Budget Committee of the university. This leaves $16,777,526 of the budget to be used to fund the university’s strategic plan, improving and enhancing campus infrastructure, advancing the university’s institutional mission and addressing current deficits in instruction and programs. García worked with the Planning, Resource and Budget Committee, which provided recommendations, to develop the budget. The budget allocates more than $5.4 million to core operations. That money will be used to fund programs including CalState Teach and doctorate programs in addition to faculty compensation and staff fees at the Children’s Center. More than $3 million of university funds will go toward its two-year hiring plan that is part of the larger strategic plan for university success. SEE BUDGET

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The Cal State Fullerton Pilipino American Student Association Kaibigan team celebrates at the 29th annual PASA Friendship Games on Saturday.

In the spirit of competition Thousands gather from three states, 40 universities for 29th annual Friendship Games

AMBER UDDIN Daily Titan Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Pilipino Cultural Exchange took on hordes of spartan warriors, construction workers, firemen and other costumed competitors to capture a coveted 8-foot trophy at the 29th Annual Pilipino American Student Association (PASA) Friendship Games. The thousands of participants from Filipino organizations at more than 40 universities filled the Engineering and Computer Science Lawn Saturday to demonstrate their spirit, pride, unity and friendship (SPUF). Each team came prepared with a unique theme displayed with signs and

props. Some of these included Cal State Fullerton’s “PASA in Paradise” theme and Cal Poly SLO’s “Men at Twerk,” demonstrated with construction hats and prop hammers. “It’s such an amazing atmosphere, everybody is so hyped and everything, and even though we only had a few hours of sleep, we still come out and represent as hard as we can,” said Athena Acosta, a microbiology major at San Diego State University. “It’s not even about winning the (competition), it’s about the whole unity of all of the organizations.” The morning began with the singing of the national anthem and roll call during which each organization had an opportunity to introduce themselves by performing a dance or a skit. SEE PASA

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Members of the Cal State Fullerton Pilipino American Student Association cross the Engineering and Computer Science Lawn with their feet strapped to a board during the Alpine Green game.

Women’s soccer wins third match in a row CSUF clinched a berth in the Big West Conference tournament with two wins

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The Titans kept up their winning ways with two important conference victories this past week.

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RUDY CHINCHILLA Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team recorded their second and third consecutive wins at Titan Stadium, beating UC Irvine 3-1 Thursday and UC Riverside 1-0 Sunday. The games allowed Fullerton to build upon their victory against then-first place Cal State Northridge. “At the end of it, what it does is it puts us in a very good position going forward through conference,” Head Coach Demian Brown said. With Serena Smith-Banas making only her second appearance (and first at home) after a long layoff due to an injury, Fullerton fielded a new-look lineup. “I think with Serena coming back into the fold and being healthy, what it did is it allows us to be more mature on the soccer field,” Brown said. “Being able to add Serena to the fold gives us the

opportunity to move (Brianna) Chapman out wide, where she’s extremely effective, and it does increase our maturity on the field.” Chapman proved her effectiveness from the wing 10 minutes after the opening whistle. On the right side, Rebecca Wilson collected a loose ball and switched to an unmarked Chapman on the left. She didn’t hesitate, side-footing her low shot to the far post and into the back of the net. “It feels really rewarding. Only having two goals in my whole career—when I do score it feels really good,” Chapman said. The Titans scored again in the 22nd minute. With UCI failing to clear the ball out of danger, Connie Caliz saw her opportunity to strike. The ball bounced in front of her, and she shot from 25 yards, tucking the ball away into the near post, giving Fullerton the 2-0 advantage. Irvine responded only two minutes later. Cami Privett received a

throw-in from the right side and dribbled past Chapman and Jazzmin Mancilla into the Fullerton box. She passed low, where Laura McGrail beat her markers and one-timed her shot into the near post, bringing the Anteaters back into the game. Two minutes into the second half, Wilson latched onto a long ball by Christina Burkenroad. She outran defender Haley O’Brien and got into the Irvine box with the ball still bouncing in front of her and chipped the ball into the net for the game’s final goal. The win was encouraging for the Titans, who now have Chelsey Patterson to use as motivation. The CSUF captain suffered a season-ending ACL tear in the game against Hawaii. “I think because of what Chelsey means to the team, it does give a little extra motivation when our women look over to the sideline and see our captain on the bench,” Brown said. SEE W SOCCER

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