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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 111 Issue 10

CSUF men’s basketball celebrated their victory over Long Beach State on March 12 at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. (Tre Penn / Big West)

Titans advance to March Madness ANTHONY BAUTISTA Managing Editor

NAVTEJ HUNDAL Deputy Editor

Despite falling behind by 14 in the first half, Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament as the team defeated Long Beach State, 72-71, in the Big West Tournament championship game. With the victory, CSUF head coach Dedrique Taylor became the first head coach in CSUF’s history to lead the team to the NCAA Tournament twice. When asked about setting the milestone, Taylor acknowledged his assistant coach and long-time

assistant of the program, Anthony Santos and the rest of the coaching staff. “There’s one guy that I think deserves a lot of credit, he’s been here from day one, his name is Anthony Santos. This championship is for him,” Taylor stated. “It does say a lot about our staff. It says a lot about the guys that are responsible for the behind the scenes work.” CSUF was led by the Big West Tournament MVP, E.J. Anosike, who finished with 22 points and eight rebounds while shooting a perfect 6-6 from the field despite going scoreless for a majority of the first half. Senior guard Damari Milstead had 17 points, with 15 of them coming from beyond the arc. Junior guard Tray Maddox Jr. provided a spark off

the bench with 13 points, while the Big West Sixth Player of the Year senior guard Jalen Harris added 10. The Titans went on a 17-2 run at the end of the first half to lead 32-31 at the break. Maddox Jr. was a catalyst during this run as he made 11 of his 13 points in the first. Fullerton’s 3-point shooting in the second half kept Long Beach from separating themselves. As a team, the Titans made seven of their 10 3-point attempts in the second half. This comes as a surprise for Fullerton as they entered the contest ranked sixth in the Big West in 3-point shooting at 33%. While the Titans made a plethora of 3-pointers, Long Beach had their fair share of 3-pointers as

well. Long Beach shot 8-14 from deep and answered many of Fullerton’s triples throughout the second half. Milstead acknowledged Long Beach’s offensive outburst, but the Titans weathered the storm with their own offense. “At one point in time, it was made shot after made shot after made shot. But credit to Long Beach — their style of play is very fast, up-tempo but we matched them. We were just as aggressive as them and we ended up getting the win,” Milstead said.

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Chris Chuyen Vo pretrial Students elect new rescheduled to May 6 ASI board Former CSUF employee awaits hearing on murder charge. CHRISTIAN AGUILAR Staff Writer

The pretrial for Chris Chuyen Vo, a former Cal State Fullerton employee charged with the fatal stabbing of another CSUF employee, Steven Shek Keung Chan, was rescheduled yet again for May 6. Vo, who is currently awaiting pretrial at the Theo Lacy Facility, a maximum-security jail in Orange, is charged with murder, being armed during the commission of a felony and grand theft by embezzlement, among other crimes. Judge Sheila Hanson, of the Orange County Superior Court, presided over the case, which was previously scheduled on March 11. Although Vo was not present in the courtroom, T. Edward Welbourne of the Corrigan Welbourn and Stokke law firm was in attendance during the proceedings. Vo was an employee working in the finance for Student Services and International programs VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

department, where he served as director of budget and finance. The Fullerton Police Department discovered surveillance footage that captured Vo walking towards and then fleeing from the College Park parking lot after Chan arrived. Chan was later discovered with multiple stab wounds by a construction worker. Chan died shortly after. Following the stabbing death of Chan in August 2019, Vo was arrested at his home in Huntington Beach. During the investigation of the parking lot, a backpack containing a knife, duct tape, zip-ties, and an incendiary device was found underneath Chan’s vehicle, which authorities claimed was consistent with a planned kidnapping. Vo was an employee working in the finance for Student Services and International Programs department, where he served as director of budget and finance. Prosecutors alleged that Chan’s stabbing death was an attempt to conceal the discovery of embezzled funds in the range of $200k that Vo had made to personal accounts between 2017 and 2019. Vo has pleaded not guilty to all charges as of October 2019.

Voter turnout was nearly five times more than the fall 2021 election. JAQUELINE ROSALES Staff Writer

After two days of voting, Lydia Kelley and Christapor Mikaelian were elected Associated Students president and vice president. The newly elected officials said that they want to enhance student engagement on campus through new programming and support of student run organizaions. With a total turnout of 2,628 students, 202 abstaining, the campaigning team of Kelley and Mikaelian led with an overwhelming vote total of 1,497. Their two other opposing candidates, David Velazquez-Zamarripa and Marcus Arnwine, ended with a final vote of 567, and Marcos Zelada-Rodas and Gabriella Antos with 362 votes. Kelley, a third year communications major, already serves on the board of

directors for the College of Communications for the 2021-22 academic year. Joining her as vice president is third-year international business major, Christian Mikaelian, who serves as the inter-fraternity council community service chairman and has helped promote events like campus blood drives and homeless outreach. The elected candidates promoted the need to encourage student mental health and empowerment of all communities on campus. They were amplifying the voices of students and issues of students and campaigning to serve an inclusive space for all. Polls closed on March 9 and results were announced on March 11. Two candidates running for the board of directors for the College of Communications were removed from the ballot: Nataly Pugh, who withdrew from the race, and Maysem Awadella, who was disqualified. Their votes were redistributed based on vote rank order preference. SEE VOTE 2 FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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University stops displaying online campus vaccination rates MATTHEW KEYSER Editor

TIM PETERSEN Staff Writer

ASI Candidates debated at the Becker Amphitheater on March 2. (Spencer Otte / Daily Titan)

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Turnout for this election was significantly higher than previous semesters. In spring 2021, only 610 students cast their vote. According to the official ASI candidate guide, Kelley and Mikaelian want to inspire more students to take part in ASI. The new board of directors celebrating the newly elected roles includes the following: Board of directors for the College of the Arts: Ramón Aquino and Morgan Diaz

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Board of directors for the College of Business and Economics: Cooper Fox and Michael Butorac Board of directors for the College of Communications: Victoria Santana and Colby Severance Board of directors for the College of Education: Jenna Maree Wong Board of directors for the College of Engineering and Computer Science: Braulio Martin and Aaron Lieberman

Board of director for the College of Health and Human Development: Isabella Galvan and Berenice Vences Board of directors for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Alisa Toh-Heng and Jackson Austin Board of directors for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics: Mark Zavalkov and Sophie Windover

The number of vaccinated students and the number of students who have received the COVID-19 booster is no longer available on the Titans Return website. On Feb. 2, the Titans Return: Covid-19 Recovery website announced that in-person instructions would resume with 93% of students and 96% of staff and faculty confirmed vaccinated. Since then, the site has adjusted its focus and removed some information, said Ellen Treanor, associate vice president of strategic communications. Treanor said the decision to not include the number of students with booster shots came down to the situation’s complexity. Treanor explained that when someone contracts COVID-19, they cannot get the booster shot for 90 days. She added that the numbers might show that a low percentage of students are compliant, but in reality, they would not be eligible to receive the booster shot.

“The guidelines have shifted so many times on the booster that the data wouldn’t make sense,” Treanor said. “I think the institution is doing the best it can given the changing nature and the changing circumstances.” While the data is not available on the Titans Return website, the campus still collects information regarding the number of students with the booster. Treanor mentioned that the dissolving of the reentry leadership team and the high rate of students and faculty who are vaccinated started to see the site’s focus shift more towards providing cases and counts of exposure. Treanor said leadership looked at the website analytics to determine what information visitors sought the most. They then adjusted the website to reflect what visitors wanted. Treanor added that the plan is to eventually phase out the Titans Return website. She said that as long as the campus has COVID-19 restrictions the website will continue to exist. “Chances are we will keep it up through the fall,” Treanor said. “I think it’s helpful to know what’s the universities’ position on protecting the community from this hazard.”

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Campus events for the week of March 14 LILY LOPEZ

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Campus Climate Survey Visioning Session The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Programs will host a session to inform the campus community about the campus climate survey, how CSUF uses the result and the ways students can get involved. Those in attendance will be entered into a drawing for Airpods, Titan gear and more. The session will take place from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on March 14 at the Titan Student Union Pavilions B and C. Allyship 101

On March 16 at 8 p.m., the pianist Alexander Kobrin will perform at Meng Concert Hall. Kobrin has previously appeared in recitals at major halls throughout the

world including Avery Fisher Hall in New York and the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. The cost per ticket is $10, $8 for students, with all orders subject to a $3 processing fee. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office located on the southwest corner of the Clayes Performing Arts Center.

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The Zoom workshop will cover the overall concept of allyship related to combating social injustice on campus and within local and national communities. The session will cover different ways to be an ally against various forms of social injustice and offer resources to help translate allyship into solidarity and action. The workshop will take place via Zoom from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. on March 15.

on March 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office located on the southwest corner of the Clayes Performing Arts Center. Virtual Study Abroad and Global Engagement Information Session The Study Abroad and Global

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Pandemic art validates global trauma

“Don’t Go Out at Night” and “I Am Not a Virus” reflect Phong’s (left) trauma rooted from the pandemic. (Jessica Choi / Daily Titan)

Ann Phong’s abstract paintings reflect on recent societal changes. JESSICA CHOI Editor

The expressions of fear, self-reflection and the burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic manifest as artworks displayed at the Nicholas and Lee Begovich Gallery. Through her vibrant expressive paintings, Vietnamese American artist and Cal State Fullerton alumna Ann Phong illustrates the crises that arose from the pandemic and the negative societal effects that ensued. Phong’s body of work titled “Ann Phong: Re-Evaluating Normal,” homes the gallery as a reflection of

the past couple of years during the pandemic. “I think I cannot use language too much to speak up, but I can use the images to communicate with all the people,” Phong said. “And this is a way I feel like I can record a time that when I pass away, the next generation they still can feel how I feel during the year of 2020 to 2021.” Phong’s collection of abstract paintings focuses on contemporary social, political and racial tensions with an underlying theme of environmental awareness. This body of work incorporates found objects and painted textures, which reach out to the viewers and invite further introspection. A mask was embedded into the self-portrait painting “I Am Not a Virus,” as a symbol illustrating the racism, xenophobia and

These paintings highlighting the use of light were created in response to increased anti-Asian sentiments. (Jessica Choi / Daily Titan)

bigotry surrounding the blame of Asian Americans for the spread of the coronavirus. “That’s my message that people can feel during these two years, there’s a lot of traumatic things happening and they can feel that feeling in my painting,” Phong said. Phong plucks her artistic inspiration from internal thoughts and dreams, which exhibit her personal experiences and perspectives about the crises that arose due to the pandemic. “Because the concept comes from here — my brain — it’s just like a dream and I catch it. And in that dream, I can see the color, I can see the image, I can see the subject matter,” Phong said. “So when I catch it, I ask myself if this is a big dream or small dream, do I make a big painting or small painting; so I go with that and

I become a dreamcatcher.” Phong said that the paintings should be viewed in person rather than through pictures, as standing physically in front of them allows viewers to see all the textures and grasp the message behind each art piece. Valentina Aproda Maurer, a graduate student in creative photography & experimental media, displayed creative photography in the foyer of the gallery — this location is used to exhibit work by emerging artists from southern California. Similar to Phong’s illustration of personal traumas, Aproda Maurer uses photography to capture her notions of identity and social perception. Within her two self-portraits titled “Camouflage,” the imagery depicts an ambiguous sense of identity. Aproda Maurer’s works are inspired by her cultural identity as a

fifth-generation multiracial American and the disconnect from a sense of belonging. “It’s about that feeling of wanting to belong to groups, so the black and white is that polarity between fitting in and not, and building my own background as a way to physically camouflage myself in, so that I am physically blended in and I belong,” Aproda Maurer said. Aproda Maurer’s large-scale photographs convey that the concept of belonging should be reworked to embrace the variety of human personalities and experiences. Phong’s collection of paintings will be on display until May 21 and Aproda Maurer’s creative photography will be displayed until April 30. The CSUF Begovich Gallery is located on the far west side of the visual arts building.

Student art highlights women identities

“Her Story, Our Stories” honor the diversity and intersectionality of womanhood. MATTHEW KEYSER Editor

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The showcasing of creative artworks centering on the theme of women’s identities was held at a student art gallery reception by the Diversity Initiatives and Resources Center. The reception was held at the Colors of Culture Gallery located at the DIRC Brave Space in the Pollak Library on March 10 in honor of Women’s History Month. The gallery’s theme, “Her Story, Our Stories,” highlights the intersectionality of women’s identity. The gallery hopes to start conversations and critical thinking by exploring ideas of diversity and activism through art. “I feel like we can be activists through art as well,” said Angel Parajes, programming and activities lead for DIRC. “So I think that’s the opportunity we want to give out to students — is to explore those ideas of diversity and activism.” Six works of art, most by Cal State Fullerton students, were displayed, each illustrating an aspect of womanhood and unique identities, while recognizing the continuing fight for women’s equality and liberation. The center provided food, refreshments and music for students attending, giving them a space to connect while appreciating fellow students’ art work. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

The student art gallery in the Pollak Library recognizes the continuous stride for women’s equality. (Matthew Keyser / Daily Titan)

A whiteboard was also provided for attendees so they could write down the women who impacted their lives, which included moms, sisters, aunts, teachers and girlfriends. Students were able to take away different messages from the artwork that they saw in the gallery. “I like it because right now it’s about women and how strong they are and who represents them, what impacts

your life with them,” said Cristal Morales, a sophomore public health major. A variety of art pieces were on display, ranging from a film photograph, digital illustrations and acrylic canvas paintings, each providing different messages and attracting different types of people. “I like photography because I used to have a photography studio, so I

come and check out and analyze you guys’ work,” said Dee Marron , a junior liberal arts major. The gallery displayed a photograph titled “Wonder.” The picture was taken by CSUF student Martika Orozco and is dedicated to students wondering when things will go back to normal and appreciating the efforts for a better education. It is also dedicated to women

from different backgrounds seeking opportunities.” “I think maybe unity and camaraderie when you come and see other people’s work,” Marron said. “You know, just admire other people’s stuff and art, of course beautiful art.” Other pieces include a digital illustration titled “Ocean Babes” that depicts two women leaning in to kiss near the sea. The illustration by CSUF student Aylin Barcenas is part of a series titled “Enamoradas,” which is the feminine version of in love in Spanish. The illustration “focuses on queer women of color expressing love in a variety of environments. Showing that they exist despite the ism’s in our present day.” Established in January 2020, DIRC’s Colors of Culture Gallery celebrates culture, expressionism and activism through art. Next month, Colors of Culture will be hosting another gallery in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Parajes also expressed her aspirations for more students to submit their art. “We would love to just showcase more art on here because this is a big, big wall,” Parajes said. “But, it’s also a great opportunity to like interact with people and sell your art.” The center will also be collaborating with the African American Resource Center and Titan Dreamers Resource Center for “Diaspora Dialogues: Conquering Reproductive Health.” The event will be taking place at the Alvarado Room in the Titan Student Union on March 23. “Her Story, Our Stories” gallery will be running in PLS-180 until April 3. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN

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‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’ is a vulgar cartoon comedy

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The first animated spin-off of the original live-action series welcomes a hilarious bloody twist with an admirable storyline. FRANK PORTILLO Editor

Amazon Prime’s “The Boys Presents: Diabolical” is a welcome addition to the evergrowing R-rated animated genre by embracing what makes its live-action counterpart so entertaining: the unapologetic violence and downright dirty humor. As an animated spin-off to “The Boys,” this show quenches the thirst of fans awaiting the third season — set to premiere in the summer. Each episode is uniquely animated, telling a self-contained short story written by notable comedians such as Ilana Glazer, Andy Samberg, Justin Roiland and Awkwafina, among others. Actors like Chrisitan Slater, who narrates episode two, enhance the experience by lending their recognizable voices to some of the most absurd comedic writing on TV. Most notably, however, is episode three, which is written by the creator of the source material – comic book legend Garth Ennis, who revisits the characters he created in 2006. The episode written by Ennis adopts the visual style of his original comic book, which gives fans of his work something to drool over and steep in nostalgia. Having him write for the characters he created is a real treat. Kicking off the season is “Laser Baby’s Day Out,” written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg — the creative forces behind some of cinema’s greatest comedies such as “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express.” The duo’s sensibilities and sense of humor fit in perfectly in this series, and it’s really fun to see them play in this world. Their episode is a strong kick-off to the rest of the season, using an animation style similar to the original “Looney Tunes” shorts. The cartoonish violence is kicked into maximum overdrive when one of Vought’s experimental superhero infants is set to be terminated because of the baby’s — credited as Laser Baby — inability to control her laser vision. In a desperate attempt to save the child’s life, the scientist responsible for conducting VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

the experiments decides to break her out of the facility and carnage ensues. During their escape, she accidentally sneezes, setting off her laser eye beams through the intestines of a large hulking man who’s about to murder her. Like the “Looney Tunes” animated shorts, there is no dialogue in this episode, but instead uses a musical score and cartoonish sound effects to tell its story. Even still, the scientist’s grunts and exclamations are voiced by none other than Ben Schwartz who also played Jean-Ralphio in “Parks and Recreation.” It balances the gruesome violence with genuine emotional storytelling that’s easily digestible, which makes the show work so well. Fans of “Rick and Morty,” a raunchy animated series that is similar in tone, will be pleased to know episode two titled “An Animated Short Where Pissed-Off Supes Kill Their Parents,” is written by Roiland. The episode has the exact same animation style as “Rick and Morty,” fully delving into not only colorful language, but interesting character animations like Boobie Face, voiced by writer/director Kevin Smith. The episode, as the title suggests, features a group of superheroes killing off their parents after discovering they were created in a lab for monetary gain. Until Homelander appears. The show successfully uses characters from the live-action show – voiced by their live-action actors. Other episodes feature a tragic love story, a young girl whose poop becomes sentient – sending her on the run from The Deep, reprised by Chase Crawford and an old Asian couple coming to terms with the wife dying from cancer. Warning, however: these are truly heartbreaking stories that do not in any way contain happy endings. Aside from maybe Awkwafina’s episode, each episode will make the audience laugh at some of the most insane comedic writing and will rip their hearts out in a matter of seconds, tossing it on the floor and stomping on it several times. A lot of the concepts like Laser Baby and superheroes coming to terms with their exploitation come straight out of “The Boys.” Ultimately, the show should be watched by both fans and non-fans alike, especially if you’re into R-rated animated debauchery. “The Boys Presents: Diabolical” is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Column: CAPS’ virtual sessions are failing students Resuming in-person mental health services ensures a supportive atmosphere. FRANK PORTILLO Editor

Imagine dealing with crippling depression and being told to wait two weeks before being able to see anybody about it. This was my experience last semester after dealing with the death of my step-father – the only male role model in my life – and it has bled into this spring. At the time, I was told if experiencing a crisis that I could see someone immediately. There are plenty of students who are new to the campus and have no recollection of life before the pandemic began. In such tumultuous times, Counseling and Psychological Services, also known as CAPS, is doing this campus – and students like myself – a severe disservice by delaying in-person mental health counseling. Since students have been back on campus for the past two semesters, it is time for CAPS to get back up and running with in-person services. When I first started reaching out to CAPS for support, I had no thoughts of harming myself in any way, but I was backsliding into a deep depression that kept me glued to my bed for days on end while falling back into addiction. I began to self-medicate and deal with my depression in such an unproductive way that it affected my school work and even presented some health issues. Being genetically predisposed to addiction, what I needed was someone to teach me how to deal with grief in a positive way.

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The CAPS building, located across from the Student Wellness Center underutilizes its services. (Frank Portillo / Daily Titan) Instead, CAPS failed me because of the two-week waiting period for my consultation. I was flabbergasted that I couldn’t just walk to the office and wait to see someone. Getting an appointment was like hitting the lottery. To win, you have to be a morning person, which not everyone is. In order to secure an appointment to speak with someone, I had to call first thing in the morning in hopes of getting lucky. What makes this issue even worse, is that counseling sessions are held virtually via Zoom. There are many pros and cons for conducting these sessions virtually, but

what’s missing here is the safe space that a private room provides, which was available before the pandemic. In the virtual age of the pandemic, not everyone has a safe space to go where they can openly talk about the issues that are going on in their lives. Whatever someone may be going through, discussing these issues makes students incredibly vulnerable. One of the positives that came to my attention while speaking with other students who have experienced virtual counseling on campus, is the fact they’re able to sit with their thoughts and feelings for two weeks leading up to the session – approaching the session with a more logical perspective.

This time allows them to sort out their different thoughts before coming up with a solution devoid of emotion. Having their thoughts sorted by the time the session came gave them a better way of understanding the situation they were in so that the counselor could provide them with a better solution. I can see the benefits of having to wait two weeks, but when someone is in the midst of depression, they can’t just put their emotions off until the appointment comes up. Students should be able to physically walk over to the office and be seen by someone the same day, regardless of whether it’s a crisis or not.

Another issue involving virtual counseling sessions is that counselors are unable to pick up on subtle things like body language when assessing students. While some studies show that virtual counseling is effective, not being able to pick up on these nuances of students’ personalities can cause a disconnect in communication that is prevalent in the age of Zoom. It makes no sense why plenty of other departments have resumed in-person services while CAPS lags behind. Although there are plans to resume in-person services for CAPS, there is no cemented date in place.

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ARIES Be wary of those around you as they might use you to their advantage. Don’t spread yourself too thin by picking up tasks. Keep an eye out, and remember to set boundaries.

TAURUS Letting a spark rekindle can serve you greatly. This week, an old friend may reach out. Lighting that interest can lead you to either a new friendship or a new understanding of that person.

GEMINI This week will move by quickly, Gemini. Set a list of goals to get you through the week. Make sure to stay on track and let yourself be in control.

CANCER Reworking past issues might be the way to go this week. You may find that the same issue has interrupted your week; go about finding a solution in a different way. A new option can be your best solution. LEO Keeping an open mind on a love interest can make your week go by faster. Love will be strong for you this week, but setting your sights on one person can lead you down the wrong path. Keep your mind and your sights open. VIRGO Shower those around you with appreciation. Things may be a little rough for you this week, but your close friends will be the ones by your side. Let them know that you recognize them and appreciate them.

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LIBRA You might find that this week might be tough for you. Holding onto old memories and past relationships can drag you down. This week, your lesson will be to learn how to leave bad memories and hold onto good ones.

SCORPIO Scorpio, you will find that this week will be intense with passion. If you have a romantic partner, or have your heart open for one, this week will be a whirlwind.

SAGITTARIUS You may lose sight of your goals this week. Although you might face some challenges during the week, try to give yourself affirmations to help you stay ambitious.

CAPRICORN Fleeting emotions will cloud your week, Capricorn. You may find that these emotions will hinder your week, but reflecting on the reason your emotions are soaring can aid in your navigation of the week. AQUARIUS Adventure awaits. This week, Aquarius you will come into a week of spontaneity. Let yourself have fun and let go of stress.

PISCES You might find that you are entering a very argumentative state. Allow yourself time to relax, as you may find that the things you say can hurt those close to you. This week, aim to consider the feelings of others rather than focusing on your own.

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With over five minutes to play in the second half, Anosike gave Fullerton its largest lead of the night thanks to a monster putback dunk over Long Beach State’s Colin Slater to make the score 64-56 and energize the Fullerton bench. Long Beach was able to fight back into the game thanks to five quick points from Slater and a pair of free throws from Jordan Roberts to make the score 64-63. In the closing seconds, Fullerton was unable to get a timeout, despite Milstead and Taylor both yelling at the officials asking for one. This resulted in a five-second violation and a crucial turnover with 36 seconds left to play. With the Titans up 72-71, Slater threw a bad pass that was stolen by Milstead as Fullerton called a 30-second timeout. Milstead was intentionally fouled and sent to the free-throw line where he missed the shot. On the final possession, Fullerton’s defense prevented Long Beach from getting a clean look at the basket and they did not get a shot off as time expired, sealing the victory for CSUF. Prior to the season, CSUF was picked to finish seventh and eighth in the Big West Coaches and Media

polls, respectively. Taylor spoke on how those polls were used to motivate not only his team but likely Long Beach as well who was picked to finish eighth and seventh in each poll, respectively. “They picked us and Long Beach down near the bottom. I think the two teams that played tonight were super dominant in the conference,” Taylor said. “Good thing that those standings don’t matter now. We used that as motivation and I’m sure Long Beach State used it as motivation, to prove to ourselves, not to anybody else, to prove to ourselves how talented we are.” Anosike had a message for Fullerton’s doubters and those who didn’t vote him conference player of the year after earning the tournament MVP. “I think, after today, there is no doubt who the best team in the conference is and who the best player in the conference is,” Anosike said. “Men lie, women lie, numbers don’t.” Fullerton will move on to face Duke at the 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship as the No. 15 seed in the West Region. Duke, who is the No. 2 seed, will take on the Titans in Greenville, South Carolina on March 18, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

E.J. Anosike (left) was awarded the Big West Tournament MVP and Damari Milstead (right) earned a spot on the AllTournament team. (Tre Penn / Big West)

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Fullerton finished the weekend claiming a victory in one out of four games in a tournament co-hosted with Long Beach State. The Titans faced off against the University of Nebraska, Sacramento State, Iowa State and the University of Central Florida in two double-headers on Friday and Saturday at Anderson Family Field. Looking to recover after splitting Friday’s doubleheader, the Titans instead suffered two losses against the University of Central Florida Knights, 11-2, and Iowa State, 6-2, on Saturday. Both games had a promising start for the Titans as they took early leads in the first couple of innings before going downhill for the rest of the game. Against Central Florida, Fullerton hit two home runs in the first inning by third baseman Hannah Becerra and first baseman Daisy Munoz after Peyton Toto and Bailey Wallace batted them in. However, Central Florida took the lead shortly after by scoring their first three runs in the third inning by senior Justene Molina and sophomore Kennedy Searcy who were both batted in by sophomore Jada Cody’s homer. In the fifth, Titan pitcher Myka Sutherlin found herself with bases loaded. After Denali Schappacher singled through the right side, Cody and Searcy scored. Fullerton pulled freshman Raci Miranda from the bullpen, but it did not stop the Knights’ advances. Redshirt freshman Emerson Lee singled to left field, which allowed Shannonn Doherty and Schappacher to score. The Knights went on to score another four runs in the sixth inning to end the game by striking out the Titans. When playing Iowa State, Fullerton again only scored two runs for the entire game, and again they scored them VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

Hannah Becerra swings at the plate against Kansas on March 3 at Anderson Family Field. (Marisa Palmerin-Flores / Daily Titan) both in the first inning. Center fielder Megan Delgadillo and Munoz scored the only two runs, which became Munoz’s 100th and 101st RBI of her Titans career. The Cyclones managed to take the lead in the fifth inning with a home run from freshman Angelina Allen. Iowa State hit the nail in the coffin by scoring three more runs in the sixth inning. The two losses will not drop Fullerton’s first-place position in the Big West Standings as they still have the best record, 15-11. Fullerton put up a solid defensive effort against Nebraska in the first game of Friday’s double-header, but it was the Huskers who took the game, 3-1. Taking on the Huskers would be no easy feat, as Nebraska boasts the 28th best batting average in the nation at .320 and is third nationwide in home runs. Despite Nebraska’s average and

shortstop Billie Andrews holding the top spot for the most home runs in the nation, Fullerton’s pitching duo of Miranda and Alexa Silvas together put up a strong seven strikeouts in seven innings. Initially, the Titans seemed to have the offensive edge in the first inning. After Becerra advanced to second, Munoz had the chance to snag her 17th RBI of the season. She did just that with a hit to shortstop, bringing Becerra home for a 1-0 lead. Nebraska pitcher Olivia Ferrel played an essential role at the mound, putting up six strikeouts in the game and preventing Fullerton’s advances on the bases multiple times. Nebraska’s designated player Kaylin Kinney opened the second frame, getting on base due to an error from second baseman Alexa Neil. Fullerton quickly caught themselves in a bind when Nebraska’s left-fielder Abbie

Squier followed with a base hit and another Fullerton fielding error from Peyton Toto made bases loaded for the Huskers. Nebraska’s Ava Bredwell and Caitlynn Neal came to the dish, and both RBI singled to take the lead, 2-1. The bases were loaded again in the top of the second when Ibarra hit an RBI that brought Bredwell home and made the game, 3-1. After five more scoreless innings, Fullerton collected eight hits compared to Nebraska’s three to end the game. Fullerton’s only victory of the weekend came in dramatic fashion against Sacramento State in game two on Friday. The Titans picked up a 3-2 win over the Hornets thanks to back-toback Sacramento errors. During a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth, Delgadillo sprinted to second and advanced all the way to third when Sacramento lost the ball.

As Delgadillo rounded third, the ball bounced past and her speed brought her all the way home to score the winning run for Fullerton. Despite the exciting win, it was Sacramento’s Lewa Day that put the first run on the board with a solo home run in the third. It wouldn’t be long before Fullerton’s Munoz responded with her own RBI in the bottom of the frame to tie the game 1-1 and bring Becerra home. Fullerton had bases loaded and a chance to break the tie in the fourth when 2021 Big West Freshman of the year Becerra hit an RBI to secure a 2-1 lead for the Titans. Sacramento’s pitcher Lexi Webb picked up her tenth home run of the season and tied the score at 2 before Fullerton ultimately claimed the victory. Next, the Titans will prepare for their first conference game and take on UC Davis in a three-game series from March 19-20. FOLLOW US: @THEDAILYTITAN