Fall 2016 Back to School Guide

‘Pokemon Go’ takes over CSUF campus Niantic installment takes players out into the real world AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan As they return for the 2016 fall semester, students and staff members caught up in this summer’s “Pokemon Go” craze will be delighted to see the abundance of Pokemon amenities the Cal State Fullerton campus has to offer.

The vast and lively CSUF campus serves as a perfect site for “Pokemon Go” players as new and long-time fans of the franchise can scour all around the school in search for a wide variety of Pokemon.

Ever since the release of the free augmented reality mobile game on iOS and Android, “Pokemon Go” has given franchise fans of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to become Pokemon trainers. However, what separates this gaming app from previous franchise installments is that “Pokemon Go” actually requires players to explore the real world with their mobile devices at hand, in order to hunt and catch Pokemon.

The game has taken the world by storm as aspiring trainers search far and wide for the best places to find Pokemon. Game developer, Niantic, have strategically placed different types of Pokémon across the world, challenging players to

catch every single Pokemon available.

Aside from catching Pokemon, the game also requires players to visit PokeStops, which give out items to players to help them advance in the game.

Players also have the option to challenge a Gym to battle other Pokemon and earn ingame currency.

These PokeStops and Gyms are usually more common in places where a great deal of human activity takes place such as: parks, shopping malls, museums and college campuses. Of course, Cal State Fullerton definitely does not break the mold as it offers over 50 PokeStops and five Gyms scattered across campus.

So long as a player is

on campus, they can never be out of sight from a PokeStop. The five Gyms on campus can be located at: the Langsdorf Hall fountain, the Steven G. Mihaylo Statue, the double scoop ice cream cone statue near the Visual Arts building, the CSUF Tau Beta Pi Bent next to the Engineering building and the Fullerton Arboretum entrance.

The arboretum is the location on campus with the most activity as it holds a total of 15 PokeStops and is reportedly known to be a nest for Squirtles. Along with the serene ambiance and scenic trails, the Arboretum’s wide variety of trees also provide enough shade for players to escape the harsh rays of the mid-day sun during their hunt for Pokemon.

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‘Pokemon Go’ is capturing audiences from every age and bringing the virtual world of Pokemon to their phone.

Players are sure to come across plenty of Pokemon in the arboretum especially if fellow trainers have set up lures in any of the nearby PokeStops. Other than the arboretum, the best place on campus to

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simultaneously relax, study and catch Pokémon is the lawn in front of the Student Health and Counseling Center as three PokeStops will be in range of the player’s radius.

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Due to the game’s extremely high popularity, the servers have experienced many issues since so many players are on the app at one time. This heavy traffic has caused the game to glitch and sometimes even crash at the most inconvenient times, causing many trainers to become frustrated.

Fortunately for some dedicated fans, the issues have not deterred their desire to play and feel the game can benefit student life on campus.

“I think (Pokemon Go)

can help bring people together,” said David Escobar, a second-year graduate student. “It’s kind of a way for people to meet each other and socialize.”

To resolve some of the problems, Niantic has continued to roll out updates, which have kept the game up and running but at a cost of removing some of the game’s most useful features. These features include the Pokemon tracker and the battery saver.

Fortunately, a new Pokemon tracker is currently in the works and

is poised to revamp the game when released.

In addition to the updates, the upcoming release of legendary Pokemon and Pokemon from newer generations will certainly keep the game fresh. Once the fall semester is in full swing, Cal State Fullerton’s plentiful Pokemon resources are sure to help students get away from all the studying, homework and exams If one desires to be the very best that no one ever was, be sure to refer to the tips and tricks chart to the right.

Tips and Tricks to catch ‘em all in ‘Pokemon Go’ Throw a curve ball • Spinning your PokeBall while trying to catch a Pokemon will increase your chances of bonuses if you successfully catch it.

Lucky Egg time

• Use Lucky Eggs to your advantage: Evolve Pokemon while a Lucky Egg is in affect to increase your XP and level up quicker.

Turn off Augmented Reality to increase your chances at capturing

• Keeping AR on makes it harder for you to capture a Pokemon, while turning it off helps to keep the phone steady

Be sure to check moves •

checking the moves of each Pokemon can help determine which ones are more valuable to keep since each one has different sets.

“Eeveelutions” •

If you name your Eevee after the owner’s of the three Eevee evolutions from the first season of the original anime, it will evolve into those respective Pokemon.

Search to your own beats •

If you switch the music off in the settings you can then listen to whatever your heart desires as you stroll through the virtual world

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Whether you prefer a busy or a quiet bar, Downtown Fullerton has what you’re looking for.

Bar Hopping across Downtown Fullerton Check out these nearby spots when you want a drink HAYLEY M. SLYE Daily Titan Downtown Fullerton is only about a six minute Uber ride from Cal State Fullerton. During the daytime, one can enjoy an amazing cup of coffee at Dripp, be tempted by the savory scents coming from Rialto and take a dip into one of the neat vintage stores on the main drag.

At night, it’s not so tranquil. Some would argue that makes it more fun, while others look for a more laid-back ambiance.

Fullerton nightlife can provide both.

Trying to let loose?

Head down Commonwealth Avenue and look in pretty much any direction.

One will see a line down the alley for Florentine’s and a mirror image across Commonwealth at Bourbon Street. To the left, JP23 offers a similar vibe.

Inside there’s booming top 40s and strobing neon lights. Other notable additions to this list include Slidebar and Heroes.

Deeper into the night, a walk down Harbor Boulevard and a left on Wilshire Avenue will take you to a popular college spot, Back Alley. Be warned, it will be absolutely packed. It’s really a last stop, particularly because The Patio Restaurant & Sports Bar a few doors down is open until the wee hours of the night, 3 a.m.

The alternative is Matador Cantina, which bumps good music and doesn’t force barfolk to press against other patrons in order to move.

On a Friday or Saturday night during the school year, it’s difficult to find a good place that truly does not have a crowd.

The best places require waiting in at least some sort of line in order to get to the serene sitting spot.

Hopscotch fits that description. It’s the most meticulously decorated watering hole, providing

a little-known “cigar patio” that doubles as a less crowded normal patio on weekends. The plus is they also have a dance floor, so there’s something for everybody.

The other obvious choice here is Roscoe’s, which prominently features a long line most weekends, but once braved, provides an expansive sitting area for anyone not looking to rub elbows.

For those looking to venture beyond downtown, or those who just don’t want to listen to top 40, there’s a couple of options.

You can hit Anaheim Packing House, which is a bit farther away but features a speakeasy called the Blind Rabbit that has gained quite the reputation. There’s also two country bars (read: honky tonks) pretty close by, The Ranch and InCahoots.

School can be a lot of work, so a hop around downtown is often in order come the weekend. Wherever one likes to dress up to go, Fullerton has a destination.

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INFO BOX Flame Broiler The Habit Burger Grill Pizza Press

Panera Bread Pieology Pizzeria What’s Up Men Chipotle Mexican Grill

Jersey Mike’s Dog Haus

85°C Bakery Cafe Oggi’s Fullerton

Yoshinoya L&L

Thailandia

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Map of local streets residing around the campus with locations of listed restaurants. Most of these restaurants are within walking distance, making it convient for students.

• 1. Mr. BBQ- All you can eat Korean BBQ with a lunch special that runs MondayFriday, 11a.m.- 4p.m.

• 2. Pizza Press- A conveniently located build-your-own pizza restaurant that offers beer on tap if you’re having a stressful week of classes.

• 3. 85°C Bakery Cafe- Sweets, drinks and treats are found right down the street.

• 4. Dog Haus- Gourmet burgers and dogs served on sweet Hawaiian buns.

• 5. Flame Broiler- If you’re looking for a healthier option, Flame broiler offers leaner alternatives to eating.

• 6. The Habit Burger Grill- A little easier to get to than In-N-Out, this location offers marvelous burgers, fries, and shakes right across the street • 7. Oggi’s Fullerton- Looking onto Chapman Avenue, this pizza brewery has a wide selection of entrees.

• 8. Jersey Mike’s- A closer location than Subway that offers a student special with a valid ID. • 9. Panera Bread- Wraps, soups, and sandwiches at this location.

• 10. What’s Up Men- Gourmet style ramen noodles.

• 11. Chipotle Mexican Grill- Get your fix of burritos and bowls at this location.

• 12. Yoshinoya- Japanese style bowls; Teriyaki chicken is a favorite.

• 13. L&L Barbecue- Hawaiian BBQ themed, the Chicken Katsu is a must.

• 14. Thailandia- Fantastic Thai food, try the pad Thai.

CSUF offers almost $2 million in scholarships Titans find assistance at the Office of Financial Aid SARAH WOLSTONCROFT Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton provides scholarship opportunities that are offered campus-wide by major departments and through clubs and organizations.

Nearly $2 million are awarded to CSUF students in scholarships annually, according to the

CSUF website.

The Office of Financial Aid, which is located at University Hall 146, handles the final process of posting scholarships and offers financial counseling services to CSUF students.

“As far as scholarships go, do your research here in our office,” said Magaly Renteria, a counselor at the Office of Financial Aid. “We’re very pushed toward students doing their own research to see when

deadlines are for their scholarships.”

“The Office of Financial Aid also advertises the scholarship management website on the CSUF portal,” Renteria said.

Once a student is logged on to their portal, an application can be accessed through the scholarships tab.

“The website is one application that you fill out, attach references to and then the system tries to match you to anything you are eligible for,”

Renteria said.

Applications for fall 2016 are currently closed, but will reopen in late January 2017, according to the CSUF website.

In addition, Renteria said that students should also consult with their departments and clubs because not all scholarships are offered through the application.

“The majority of scholarships are on here, but some have opted not to go through this process,” Renteria said. “So, there

is still a paper scholarship application that (students) would go to the departments for.”

Once a scholarship is awarded to a student and the check is submitted by the donor or student themselves to the cashier’s office, the Office of Financial Aid will take about four to six weeks to post the scholarship, Renteri said.

Each student has a financial budget describing the cost of attendance for the school year. The

budget is different depending on whether students are categorized as commuters, living in the dorms or living without parents in an off-campus apartment.

Renteria says that each student’s financial budget package includes their financial aid, student loans, federal, state grants and the scholarships that they accept.

“In order to receive a scholarship at our campus, the student must have need,” Renteria said.

FAFSA application opens in October Obama announced that students can apply for aid early

SARAH WOLSTONCROFT Daily Titan Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) announced by President Obama in September 2015 will affect millions of students applying to receive aid for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Magaly Renteria, a

CSUF counselor for the Office of Financial Aid, suggests that students make themselves aware of the new extended deadlines.

“One big difference this upcoming year from previous years is that the FAFSA will now be available starting Oct. 1st rather than Jan. 1st,” Renteria said.

The new deadlines will now allow students to submit applications from Oct. 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 and will become a permanent change, according to

the Federal Student Aid website.

In addition, aid for the 2017-2018 school year will now be determined using the income and tax information from 2015 instead of using projected numbers of the upcoming year, according to the website.

“As a result of this change, more students and families will be able to complete their FAFSA using income information imported electronically from the IRS,” the website said.

Using the online submitting applications will speed up the process by lessening the number of problems that will pile up if the forms would have been submitted manually.

Wendy Ascencio, another CSUF counselor for the Office of Financial Aid, predicts that the changes in income and tax information will actually cause the office to become busier during the school year.

“We’re probably going to have a lot of corrections to make because it’s

not projecting the current year,” Ascencio said.

Ascencio said, another reason the Office of Financial Aid will become busier is due to an increase in enrollment of students this semester.

“The school is growing and we have the same people,” Ascencio said, referring to the small number of staff working in her office.

The number of enrolled students for the Spring 2016 semester was 38,414, while the estimate for

enrolled students for the 2016 semester is projected at nearly 40,000 students, according to the CSUF website.

“Believe me, I know we’re going to make a lot of corrections,” Ascencio said. “We’re all getting prepared for that mentally.”

Ascencio says that the Office of Financial Aid will be offering counseling services to students concerning financial aid via phone, email and in-person.

Administrative positions shift in the new year Cruz’s departure calls for new appointments

EMILY DIECKMAN Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jose L. Cruz was appointed as the president of Lehman College, a senior liberal arts college in the City University of New York. Cruz’s departure triggered a domino-like series of interim appointments. Anil Puri, Ph.D., has been appointed as the interim provost in Cruz’s absence.

Puri has served as the dean of Mihaylo College of Business and Economics since 1998, and has been

involved in virtually every level of the university. He helped shape the Strategic Plan for the university, as well as the strategic plan for the College of Business and Economics. He says he has enjoyed each role he has taken on.

“It doesn’t matter what role you’re doing,” said Puri. “All are working toward a common goal.”

Puri emphasized that he didn’t focus on the “interim” part of his new title.

“I see myself doing this job as well as I possibly can,” Puri said.

He also spoke about CSUF’s desire to help students achieve.

“The university is committed to their success,” Puri said. “If any student leaders have ideas, I’d like

to hear from them.”

Puri passed his torch as the dean of Mihaylo onto Morteza Rahmatian, Ph.D., who joined the faculty in 1988. Since then, he has served as the department chair of economics, associate dean of Mihaylo and, most recently, associate vice president for South County Operations and Initiatives at the Irvine Campus.

Puri said that his colleague Rahmatian was the best choice for the job. Rahmatian said that he felt sorry for himself to have to fill in the shoes of Puri, who did so much for the College of Business and Economics.

During his time at the Irvine Campus, Rahmatian focused on helping to create a good relationship with community colleges in the

South County area. He also helped create the Guaranteed Accounting Program, or GAP 4+1, where students can earn their master’s degrees in accounting in only five years.

Despite his achievements in Irvine, Rahmatian said he is glad to be back on the main campus.

“This is home for me,” Rahmatian said.

Rahmatian also said he enjoys teaching large classes. He would commute to the main campus to continue teaching economics classes even when he was working at the Irvine Campus.

“I have a disease and an addiction, and that is to students,” Rahmatian said.

Rahmatian’s former interim dean position will now

be held by Stephan Walk, Ph.D, who has been a part of campus since 1994. He’s served as the chair and associate dean for the College of Health and Human development, and as an American Council on Education (ACE) fellow this past school year.

During his time as an ACE fellow, he was immersed in a higher education development leadership program, where he shadowed the provost of the University of California, Riverside.

“It gave me a broader sense of the changing role of higher education and the changing needs of students,” Walk said.

Such an experience served as fitting preparation for his new position, where

he’ll be in charge of building partnerships with community colleges and businesses in the South County area. Since so many students stay in Orange County after they graduate, establishing connections with surrounding businesses and industries is key, he said.

“The goal is to remove barriers and create atmospheres to promote success,” Walk said. “(It’s about) being responsive to workforce needs.”

Though Cruz’s departure has caused the upper levels of administration at CSUF to shift, at least temporarily, Puri, Rahmatian and Walk have spent over 15 years serving the school, and so are expected to be well-equipped for their new positions.

This week around campus Angels v. Reds baseball game Angels Stadium Monday, Aug. 29, 7:05 p.m.

Titan Tusk Force Taco Tuesday Central Quad Tuesday, Aug. 30, 12 p.m.

Titan Recreation: Rookies Get Cookies Student Recreation Center Tuesday, Aug. 30, 5 p.m.

Discoverfest Titan Walk Wednesday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m.

Ja Rule & Ashanti Concert Santa Ana Observatory Wednesday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m.

Felipe Esparza Comedy Show Brea Improv Thursday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m.

The Game Concert

Santa Ana Observatory Friday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m.

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