March 5, 2020

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Volume 107 Issue 22

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Leaders share perks and perils of ASI Fullerton falls at the Beach Women’s baseball committed 15 turnovers in loss at Long Beach State.

TREVOR VERNOLA CATIE ROBINSON Staff writers

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ASI board of directors representatives Brittany Cook, Maria Linares and Lorren Baker at the first board meeting of the academic year.

Representatives reveal what it was like serving on the student body this past year.

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CELESTE SHARP Asst. Editor

As candidates face off for seats on next year’s student government, the current wave of Associated Students is preparing to say goodbye to a stormy, yet memorable school year.

“It was definitely a rollercoaster, I think that’s for sure,” said Brittany Cook, ASI secretary and treasurer. “It was definitely stressful, and the role was definitely not what I expected.”

Cook said she was taken aback by the toxicity that accompanied an ASI position — most surprisingly by students.

Over her term, she said people seemed to forget that she was also a student and they would become upset if she

didn’t respond fast enough, or she would hear about things said behind her back. Cook noted how she always had to be aware of her words and actions and said she was constantly under a magnifying glass.

Despite the stress of the position, Cook said it was a “huge learning experience.” One of her highlights was the opportunity to work with so many personalities and backgrounds, she said.

“I’m a biology major, so I’m in McCarthy Hall all the

time doing research in my little bubble. But it was still nice to branch out and learn about not only what was happening in different colleges, but also what was happening in different communities,” Cook said.

“Social justice issues were something I had barely any idea about.”

Though Cook said she was glad she accepted the position, she said it was a one-time thing.

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The Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team traveled to Walter Pyramid to take on Long Beach State last night.

The Titans left with a 52-49 loss as Taylor Turney’s threepoint shot to tie the game was blocked at the buzzer.

Fullerton was unable to build any momentum offensively, turning the ball over 15 times and shooting just 33% from the field. Their inefficient shooting led to many offensive rebound opportunities, but they ended the night with just three. The Titans grabbed 22 defensive rebounds but were outrebounded 38-25 in total.

The Beach scored on seven of their 23 three-point attempts, which outmatched the Titans, as they were just 2-11 from beyond the arc.

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Supporting undocumented students Undocu-Ally workshop discusses challenges relating to immigration status.

ELIZABETH TOVAR MAGNUS LIN KELLY BOONKRONG Staff Writers

The Asociación de Alumnos y Ex Alumnos de Español, the Latin American Studies Student Association and the Titan Dreamers Resource Center teamed up to host the Undocu-Ally Training workshop in the Humanities building on Tuesday, which was open to all Cal State Fullerton students and community members.

“It’s really important that our undocumented students feel supported, and I get a lot of people who want to support and just don’t know how. Undocu-Ally Training is a great way for someone to understand a little bit of what’s going on, as well as know what they can do about it,” said Martha Zavala-Perez, the coordinator for the Titan Dreamers Resource Center and facilitator of the workshop.

With only an hour and a half to expand on a highly-detailed topic, Zavala-Perez said that the workshop served as a basic introduction about how to be an ally to undocumented Americans.

The second installment of the two-part series delves deeper into the topics and terms introduced in part one’s workshop, allowing attendees to understand what they have learned on a deeper level. Part two

gives them the tools they need to support undocumented members of the CSUF community and be aware of mental health implications.

Zavala-Perez said that most people have busy schedules, so she asked attendees to silently reflect on the reasons why they decided to attend the workshop, and to recall preconceived notions and experiences regarding undocumented immigrants.

“I think it is important to host these types of workshops because it lets people know the resources we have here on campus, and the importance of actually knowing current situations that are happening not only on campus, but throughout the whole country and how we can put a little bit of our part to try and help other students,” said Anahi Lopez, the president of The Asociación de Alumnos y Ex Alumnos de Español.

The presentation was built around key terms provided by the Titan Dreamers Resource Center, and it addressed topics such as California Assembly Bill 540, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, temporary protected status and the California Dream Act. Every key term referred back to a chart introduced by Zavala-Perez. The chart used a spectrum of rights ranging from undocumented immigrants to U.S. citizens in order to emphasize how those who are undocumented have fewer rights.

“Depending on where you are in that spectrum of immigration status impacts the rights, benefits and privileges you have in this country,”

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Martha Zavala-Perez, Titan Dreamers Resource Center coordinator, discusses struggles undocumented students face.

Zavala-Perez said.

The deep-dive of information shared about the struggles undocumented students face helped foster empathy towards undocumented peers.

Some issues they face as college students revolve around internships, studying abroad, limited career options and eligibility for federally-funded programs.

Students are unable to receive paid internships or fellowships unless they’ve been authorized to work.

They also can’t receive research grants, can’t become doctors in California, and due to travel issues, studying abroad programs and travelling

within the country pose a safety risk.

“All these opportunities that your professors and staff members are constantly hounding you about, making flyers about, undocumented students see the flyers, get the emails.

They still can’t do it,” Zavala-Perez said.

CSUF professors aren’t taught how to navigate a situation involving undocumented students, but some professors are taking the initiative to learn on their own.

“I want people to feel comfortable in their life. Everyone, regardless of their status,” said Floyd Holliday, a computer science lecturer.

Along with the key terms that were distributed, handouts were provided to attendees. One listed the top 10 ways to support undocumented students, and the other included on-campus legal support for those that are undocumented.

Zavala-Perez said that she hopes that attendees leave the workshop with a newfound support for undocumented Americans.

“If you leave with nothing else, I would want you to leave with an understanding that I am human. Hopefully an ally can have some compassion and empathy for the undocumented community,” Zavala-Perez said

CSUF baseball loses third consecutive home series

Review: ‘Onward’ utilizes innovative world building

The Arizona State Sun Devils’ bats came alive yesterday to sweep the series against the Titans with a 9-3 victory.

After a wave of sequels, Pixar returns with a heartwarming tale told through beautiful animation and a riveting creative concept.

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13.5 million pounds of pot sold in the state

Fullerton continues Fullerton did not take action When Prop 64 passed, 52% of generally in support of medic- when a city allows cannabis to discussion about marijuana’s to regulate the product until both Orange County and Ful- inal marijuana but not recre- be retailed and cultivated, it 2017, when the city council ad- lerton voters were in support of ational. Dana Cisneros, a rep- opens up eligibility for a grant role in the economy.

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Fullerton city officials are reconsidering their cannabis ban and are looking to members of the public to help them make a decision.

The city held a Cannabis Panel Discussion on Wednesday to receive feedback and recommendations from the community and cannabis experts.

In 2016, California joined several other states in decriminalizing the personal possession and use of marijuana.

Proposition 64 permits adults ages 21 and over to possess and grow a specified amount of cannabis for recreational use.

opted an ordinance to prohibit medicinal and recreational dispensaries, which fell outside of the state regulations on personal use.

“The council ultimately said, ‘Hey, I think we’re moving a little bit too fast. We’d like you to go back out to the community, start to gather some more information, post the series of outreach events, gather some facts, talk to some other cities that are allowing various forms of cannabis and then come back to the city council with sort of a culmination and get our final recommendation,’” said Matt Foulkes, the community and economic development director for Fullerton, in regards to how the board is planning to take direct action.

the bill.

Statistics show that consumer demand greatly surpasses the number of licensed dispensaries in the county, resulting in illegal retailers. Two and a half million pounds of cannabis are legally distributed in California, but there are approximately 13.5 million pounds in total in the state.

“That’s where the illicit illegal market has 78% of the production rate illegally produced, and is going to consumers because there’s no place for them to go other than into the illicit market,” said David McPherson, a representative for HdL Companies, which is a consulting firm that primarily serves public agencies.

People at the event were

resentative of the Cannabis Corporate Law Firm, said there is no distinction between the two except for how much a person is allowed to buy each day.

“They’re not going to pass on purchasing or using cannabis because your city tells them not to,” said John Mazziota, a representative for the Linx Capital Group. “They are going to either drive to another city, they are either going to use a delivery program or they’re just going to go to the black market.”

Mazziota said that the legalization of cannabis has the ability to guide consumer’s purchases and control them through taxes.

The cannabis industry is no stranger to being taxed at a 25% to 37% rate. Despite high taxes,

to be spent in additional enforcement or education.

Cisneros said that the clients she represents in the cannabis industry have invested money in community projects, such as trail clean ups and filling in potholes.

Education is also an issue brought up by both panelists and Fullerton residents, especially as it pertains to dispensaries being near schools.

“We try to educate the naysayers on the benefits of cannabis and that these taboo things are not true, but on the other side of that, the school, the kids — keeping them away from the products,” Mazziota said.

The issue will be brought up again in front of the Fullerton City Council.

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Panelists (from left to right) Matt Foulke, Chris Schaefer, David McPherson, John Mazziota, Dana Cisneros and Darwin Cheng spoke at the Fullerton community center on Wednesday.

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City estimates $15.5 million for annual road repairs City staff presented a plan to fix Fullerton’s aging infrastructure at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The plan features a revision to the city’s budget and a 1% sales tax increase.

Citizens have recently spoken to councilmembers about concerns regarding the city’s lack of infrastructure maintenance, such as the roads

Reflection: Looking back on 2019-20 year CONTINUED FROM 1 The turbulent events of the school year — which included a fraternity’s public use of the N-word, hate notes in the campus dorms and the stabbing death of CSUF administrator Steven Chan — were far from easy to navigate as a student leader.

Lorren Baker, board of directors chair, said that although she would try to help those in unfair situations and uplift people’s voices, it was still difficult to see the blatant disregard for other people.

“It’s hard because I can only do so much, especially when you feel like you’re the one who has the potential to do something, but you can only get so far on your own,” Baker said.

“Even as a student leader, I get stonewalled or I get people that stand in my way as well, so that can be frustrating when you want to help people. Sometimes it’s hard to articulate or explain why something isn’t happening or why it’s not getting better.”

Similar to Cook’s sentiments, Baker said that it was hard because those outside of student government often didn’t see the work that went on behind the scenes.

Even though it presented challenges, Baker said she enjoyed her time serving on the board and the opportunity to serve students. She noted the importance of selecting a few things to accomplish rather than doing too many because otherwise nothing would get done.

“I can’t spread my attention too thin or nothing will happen,” Baker said. “It’s important to focus on what’s important and not get sidetracked on every single thing that you want to do and really take care of and handle the things that are important in that moment. Setting attainable goals is really important.”

Baker and Cook weren’t the only student leaders that faced challenges.

Last year, Monica Morales-Garcia took on the role of chief inclusion & diversity officer, a new position that she said she was told to make her own.

Though the perceived freedom seemed exciting, it posed its challenges.

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brand new, there was also just no structure,” Morales-Garcia said.

Morales-Garcia helped run Social Justice and Equity Committee meetings. She said she hoped to open up a conversation that allowed student activism to flourish and provide the language she felt was necessary.

Rather than these meetings being a safe space for open discussion and learning, they became regularly monitored, Morales-Garcia said.

Morales-Garcia added that she felt the preconceived notions many of her colleagues had about how the position should be run made it difficult for her to take agency over her position.

“Lots of folks in ASI would say like, ‘I created this position and that means that I have some ownership over it,’ or ‘I have some stake in it,’” she said. “I think in any job, a person that created a position doesn’t necessarily mean they have ownership over it.”

Despite her experience, she hopes she has set the right boundaries and foundation for the next person to take her position in order for them to be able to make the most of it.

For Board of Trustees Chair Douglas Kurtz, being a student leader is about staying true to your goals.

Kurtz helped manage the allocation of funding to upkeep the Titan Student Union and the Student Recreation Center.

Some projects that he said are currently in the works include a remodel of the Titan Theater in the TSU and possibly the addition of a pub.

He said some of his favorite moments in his position have been the hours spent hammering out ideas with others who are all there for the same mission — to do what is best for the students.

Despite his struggles with finding a proper work-life balance, Kurtz said his time in ASI has shaped the way he looks at Cal State Fullerton, and he likes knowing that he has helped create a memorable-student experience.

“It’s taught me to be open minded to change,” he said. “It opened my eyes and perspective to a lot of different things but it made my experience at Fullerton very rewarding.”

Kurtz said it is important that future ASI leaders reflect on their experience while holding a position.

“I highly encourage anyone to apply to the positions that they want and, when they’re in it, to make sure that they reflect on (whether) they are doing what they set out to do,” he said. “I see a lot of turnover of people here, I’ve seen people do two terms, some people do three terms, but I think that self-reflection in anything is really really good.”

taxes, obtaining grants and bonds, helping to grow Fullerton businesses or investing in a new energy-efficient system for the city.

The committee strongly advocated for a 1% increase in Fullerton’s sales tax by making a comprehensive revision of the budget.

However, the tax increase would require a two-thirds vote when on the ballot.

Stanford said that while it would be placed on Fullerton residents and visitors, property owners and residents would enjoy the benefits of good streets and anything else the extra money could repair.

“The general sales tax is better than nothing, and I think we can build in some safeguards.

I think that will instill trust in the majority of the people

— that we are going to take care of business and start fixing our infrastructure,” said Mayor Jennifer Fitzgerald.

Citizens voiced their opinions when Fitzgerald opened the floor to public comment, and public opinion was split on both sides.

With the committee’s plan in consideration, the City Council filed the report and decided to further investigate the issues before making a decision.

“There need not be any action on the sales tax tonight.

What this is for is to introduce all the information to get the Council on the public aware of the report and their review of the infrastructure, and to then surface the issues of the revenue enhancements,” said David Grantham, a liaison for the committee.

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Fullerton city council members listened to recommendations to increase funding at Tuesday night’s meeting.

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keep up with (funding) infrastructure. This isn’t a new problem. (It’s been) probably growing over the last three decades,” Stanford said.

Issues were organized into three tiers based on the need for improvements, and each tier was presented in conjunction with its recommended funding.

Roads fell into the highest priority tier with a recommended combined budget of $15.5 million per year.

The committee’s report also included budgets for aspects of the city’s infrastructure that don’t currently receive any dedicated funding, such as bridges, alleys and monument signs.

Stanford and his committee recommended a few solutions for the council to consider, including implementing parcel

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Fullerton’s Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee decided to investigate the problem and offer possible solutions.

Led by Committee Chair Thad Stanford, the committee presented a year-long study conducted in response to specific problems that citizens addressed in two previous preliminary meetings held in August and January.

Stanford said that the matter was critical and needed to be addressed immediately.

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15 units a semester is not for everyone Diverse students require diverse class and work schedules.

BLAKE MARA Staff Writer

While Cal State Fullerton encourages students to take on 15 units each semester, that ideal may not be fit for every college student. It all comes down to how their workload affects their academic performance and off-campus life.

The Academic Advisement Center at CSUF stated that 120 units are required in order for a student to obtain a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences, and 132 units are required for a degree in Fine Arts or Music.

Although taking 15 units per semester can help a student graduate within their desired timeframe, the workload can become unmanageable for those who need time to process what they learn in class.

Schools should encourage students to take on what they are comfortable with, rather than continuously placing an emphasis on the usual 4-year goal.

A study conducted by Iowa State University showed that, as of 2008, less than half of full-time students at two-year colleges graduated within four years, while a little over half of the students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at four-year colleges graduated within six years.

Disguising pets as service animals is exploitative behavior Deceptive dog owners fuel their entitlement by lying.

TALIA CANTLEY Asst. Editor

From being carried in purses to appearing on holiday greeting cards, it is evident that dogs are a bigger part of American lives than ever before. But for some people, this love goes too far. Some people will put their dogs in labeled service dog vests or harnesses simply so they can bring them into restaurants or other places where pets aren’t normally allowed. This deceptive act can cause more harm than these individuals might think, as their untrained dogs create problems for real service dogs and the individuals who need them.

The Americans with Disabilities Act specifies that service dogs are specially trained to assist a person with disabilities in their daily life.

According to Canine Partners for Life, service dogs guide people with visual and hearing impairments, as well as those who suffer from mobility issues, cardiac episodes and seizures.

Others who may need a service dog include those with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries and severe allergies. Despite the fact that California Penal Code 365.7 states that individuals who commit service dog fraud may receive up to six months in county jail or a fine of up to $1,000, people still do it.

All that is required to commit service dog fraud is a credit card.

Fake service dog vests are available on Amazon for as little as $13 and come in multiple sizes.

This allows pets to skip the extensive service dog training needed to earn an official uniform.

The ease that comes with getting fake service dog uniforms and feigning the necessity to have a service dog comes off a perturbing to those who actually need them — especially when those who are in need cannot afford a service dog

of their own.

Nikki Esser, service dog trainer and owner of OC Service Dogs, says the training for a service dog takes 24 to 36 months and can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $80,000. According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurant employees are not allowed to ask about the nature or extent of a customer’s disability nor demand proof of an animal’s certification. In addition, service animals are not required to wear vests, collars, backpacks or any other identification.

The simplicity and effortlessness of bringing an average pet into a restaurant without even putting them in the correct attire means that anyone could bring their dog to dine with them without having to sit outside on a patio.Abusing the title of a service dog can also take away from an individual’s sense of independence, according to Esser.

“Let’s say they are, for example, on a plane even. So you have one person that has a well-trained service dog, and is behaving properly. You have another one that’s not really a service dog — it’s barking, it’s lunging, sometimes it bites people, sometimes it bites a service dog, and now once a service dog gets bitten by another dog, it may not be able to work again,” Esser said.

She pointed out that, 10 years ago, legal service dogs were not required to have ID cards while they were working. If a dog did have identification, it was an automatic giveaway to trainers and experts that the dog wasn’t really a service dog, as it was easy to purchase fake ID cards online.

Another way to distinguish a fake service dog from a real one is the breed. Little dogs can complete smaller tasks if needed, but it’s harder to train them. 85% to 90% of service dogs are Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds. Trainers prefer potential service dogs to be at least 30 pounds due to specific tasks they need to perform.

These con artists are exploiting their canine companions to benefit themselves and receive special treatment. However, pet owners who are service dog deceivers lack the mindfulness to understand that what they are doing is not only inconsiderate to their pet, but also to those that actually require service animals.

According to these statistics, it’s no surprise that some students take extra time to graduate, and the number of classes they enroll in plays a part in that. Whether it’s three classes or four, these small decisions can determine how long a student will be attending college.

Given the amount of work that goes into class assignments, 15 units worth of classes can take a physical and psychological toll on a student.

Depending on where a student lives, their commute to campus can sometimes be physically and financially exhausting as well, especially considering the amount of gas a student has to fill up each week in order to get to campus.

If a student is commuting from Los Angeles, Palm Springs or even the San Diego area, the long drive — especially when taking

traffic into account — can be taxing. With the expectation of taking at least a 15-unit class load, students must learn to balance all aspects of their varied lifestyles.

“Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed. I’m pretty sure a lot of people can feel the same way,” said Gabriela Vazquez, a psychology major. “So personally, I think 15 units is too much.”

CSUF students have diverse strategies for how they approach their classes. For full-time students who prioritize their academics, the number of units isn’t a problem. However, there are students — both part-time and full-time — that have to juggle their academics with a job.

For students who have to balance their part-time work schedule with their academics, taking 15 units is not a viable option.

These are students that need to take fewer classes in order to

provide for their families or cover their cost of living.

During the fall 2019 semester, over 9,200 student parents attended CSUF. CSUF’s Adult Reentry and Parenting Student Program specializes in helping students who are 25 years or older that are struggling to finish their academic enrollment. Students can use this program to help balance fulltime or part-time work with the classes they need to take in order to graduate.

Fifteen units worth of classes carries a hefty price, especially if students are commuting a long way from home, working a job and attempting to stay on top of their academic obligations. By being aware that full-time academics will demand a lot of attention and time management, students will not suffer the mental strain that comes with taking 15 units in one semester.

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Pixar breaks free from sequels

“Onward” takes viewers on an emotional journey in a modernized fantasy.

ANTHONY ROBLEDO Editor

After years of sequels, Pixar has returned to creating original films. With a creatively-designed world, subtle emotional manipulation and stellar animation, Pixar’s latest film, “Onward,” marks a promising future for the studio’s productions.

“Onward” explores the concept of a modernized-fantasy world, with mythical creatures like elves, dragons and centaurs living with modern conveniences like cell phones, cars and toasters.

In this world, the efficiency of technology outweighs the need for magic. The film shows characters embracing mechanical devices rather than using their innate abilities which functions as a criticism of the real-world impact technology has on society.

The story follows two elven teenage brothers, Ian Lightfoot, voiced by Tom Holland, and Barley Lightfoot, voiced

by Chris Pratt, on a quest to meet their long-deceased father by using a spell to bring him back to life for a day.

However, the spell fails halfway through, bringing back only the bottom half of his body. The film follows the characters as they embark on a quest to find the phoenix gem.

Finding the gem will complete the spell and give them the opportunity to speak to their father before the 24-hour time frame ends.

Although characters on a quest

for a gem is nothing audiences haven’t seen before, the bottom half of a person joining the party is a bright addition. This not only leads to many comedic moments, but it embraces the emotional pain of being united with an incomplete version of a loved one. The lack of a verbal connection between the father and his sons creates a different and more compelling experience of love.

Viewers will enjoy seeing the world of the film expand as the plot progresses. It is evident from past Pixar productions that the studio is comfortable with strong word-building, and the world of “Onward” is no exception.

Seeing mythical species who are out of touch with the abilities they are known for is both funny and depressing.

Economic and societal responsibilities now burden the spirits of characters that once lived thrilling, magical lives.

The animation complements the world well, and reminds audiences of how far computer animation has come. From dazzling magical effects and unique character designs, the film, like most Pixar films, succeeds at being a visually-immersive experience.

Over the years, Pixar has gained a reputation for relying on a needed urge to make audiences burst into tears at some point in the film.

This can be considered strong storytelling, but it can also be seen as a cheap, formulaic use of emotional manipulation.

“Onward” has its fair share of sentimental moments, and it takes viewers on the traditional emotional rollercoaster. However, the film’s use of

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emotional manipulation comes off as more natural and creative than other Pixar movies. Sensitive viewers will find themselves crying by the end, but they will be pleased with how the writers do it.

The efficient use of comedy is the film’s best quality.

“Onward” makes sure to fully take advantage of its premise and world to full effect with clever jokes placed at the right moments.

Pixar’s embrace of a more comedic approach is refreshing. While the journey itself can be dull and unoriginal, it’s the use of comedy that pulls the viewers in. Audiences of

all ages will find themselves laughing through the conflicts the characters get themselves into.

Unfortunately, Ian and Barley Lightfoot do come off as cliche, one-dimensional characters. Ian is a shy, awkward teenager who wants to be brave and bold, and Barley is the traditional comic-relief character who never takes things seriously.

Despite the lack of originality, the characters are compelling to watch and the filmmakers do a decent job developing them, and Holland and Pratt’s performances bring the characters to life as much as the

animation does. Their characters have great onscreen chemistry, which makes the journey all the more entertaining.

The film offers a reasonably satisfying ending, so viewers shouldn’t worry about being disappointed by the time the credits roll.

After films like “Finding Dory,” “Cars 3,” “Incredibles 2,” and “Toy Story 4,” it’s great to see Pixar create an original concept for the next generation of moviegoers.

“Onward” comes out on Friday, March 6, and will remind fans that Pixar still has the magic to create new and beautiful stories.

Column: Tuffy’s Table gets creative with overnight oats on a student budget Quick, easy and delicious healthy recipes to fit into any daily routine.

TALIA CANTLEY Asst. Editor

Fruity Overnight Oats Every morning, after the tedious task of getting out of bed and showering, I really don’t have the time or energy to cook myself breakfast. It’s a given that I, along with other college students and professors, work long, tedious hours and often don’t have time to prepare meals.

Meal prepping isn’t just for gym rats anymore; it’s a great way to ensure food is prepared before each lengthy day, and it’s a cheaper alternative to spending money eating out.

Let’s face it, 2020 has been off to a rocky start for a lot of us, so one way to get your year back on track is to establish a habit of eating right. Not only is this breakfast plan cost-effective, but it also has plenty of health benefits. For those trying to stick to a nutritional diet plan, it’s also vegan and paleo-friendly.

Whether you’re in a rush out the door or just trying to find an easy and healthy alternative, overnight oats are the perfect way to get your daily dose of protein. Oats contain fiber, protein, magnesium, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids as well, so you can start the day feeling great about your meal choices.

I’ve been making my weekly overnight oats every Sunday since last semester, adjusting the recipe here and there to make it sweeter or add more fruit.

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the fridge each day satisfies my hunger quickly; it’s just the right amount of substance to hold me over until the next meal. And if you’re someone who isn’t in the habit of eating breakfast at the crack of dawn, you can take it to school in your backpack and save it for when your stomach starts to growl.

As someone who also has a bit of a sweet tooth, I like the addition of the berries and maple syrup so that my breakfast isn’t too bland and it starts my day off with a smile. However, these items are just as easy to leave out if you aren’t a fan of all the sugar.

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (all can be purchased at Trader Joe’s): 5 Mason jars (one for each weekday) 2 ½ cups rolled oatmeal - $3.99 / 32 ounces 5 scoops protein powder - $13.99 / 18 ounces 5 tablespoons organic flax seeds $2.99 / 16 ounces 1 ¼ teaspoons chia seeds - $4.99 / 12 ounces ½ cup vanilla yogurt or one small personal serving size - $1.69 / 5.3 ounces 2 ½ cups milk (I use almond milk)- $2.69 / ½ gallon 2 ½ cups frozen fruit (I mix organic raspberries and

blueberries)* - $3.69 and $2.99 / 12 ounces 2 ½ tablespoons of maple syrup (if desired for sweetness) *Optional: replace the frozen fruit with peanut butter or peanut butter powder and chocolate chips.

Directions: - Scoop ½ cup of oatmeal into each Mason jar.

- Follow with 1 tablespoon of flax seeds and ¼ teaspoon of chia seeds in each jar.

- Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of yogurt into each jar. Try to put an even amount of yogurt into each one.

- Add ½ tablespoon of maple

syrup to each, if you prefer it to be sweeter.

- Pour ½ cup of milk into each jar and stir so that all the ingredients are combined.

- Top each serving with ½ cup of frozen fruit.

- Secure a lid onto each jar and place it in the refrigerator.

- Remove one each morning for breakfast. You can either microwave it (without the lid) to enjoy it hot, or you can eat it cold.

Tip: Use a funnel to pour the easily spillable ingredients (e.g. flax, chia and oats) into the jars, so you don’t end up with an extra serving on your kitchen counter.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

Marketing professional motivates Titans NBC marketer shares five-step process for success at Business Madness Week.

ELIZABETH TOVAR KELLY BOONKRONG Staff Writers

The Business Inter-Club Council invited NBC marketing professional, Dean McFlicker, to Cal State Fullerton to speak about his career and give advice to business students during Business Madness Week in the Titan Student Union.

McFlicker is NBC Universal’s senior vice president and creative director of live events, original production and promotional programming. He’s been the producer and director of “The Voice,” “This is Us,” “World of Dance,” “America’s Got Talent” and a long list of other programs.

The insight McFlicker gave was influenced by his own experience applying for a job opening at NBC that eventually led him to the current, lengthy title that reflects all of his responsibilities. He emphasized that students need to keep an open mind about job opportunities.

“You can reach your goals.

You can do amazing things with your career. You have to be open to new opportunities and things you might not know about yet, and the first step is to think big,” McFlicker said.

The talk was centered around an approach McFlicker called the the producer’s perspective: a five-step process that acts as a guide to success. The steps are plot, appearance, dialogue, theme and editing.

McFlicker acknowledged that although this method worked for him, it may not work for everyone, but anyone can modify the process to fit their own perspective.

“It’s called a perspective

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Dean McFlicker, NBC vice president and creative director, shares his tools for success with CSUF students.

because it’s a point of view. If you want a point of view that will help you in your own way, move towards your biggest goals, break it down into little steps — different categories,” McFlicker said.

In the producer’s perspective process, plot represents the main goal. Appearance is how one presents themself externally without compromising their true character. Dialogue relates to creating a communication plan based on the situation at hand.

Theme is a deeper level of appearance that underlies a genuine and authentic feeling, and it applies true meaning to the situation. Lastly, editing is meant to reflect reactions to

change and working things out while remaining calm.

Even though the event was hosted by a business club, majors of all types could benefit from the advice given.

“Whatever major you have, whatever your career you’re pursuing, (McFlicker) can tell you how to make your story stand out to a crowd. The advice that he can give to the people, it’s very valuable for students,” said Martha Leon, president of the Business Inter-Club Council.

CSUF organizations and clubs host a wide variety of speaking events on campus, and they sometimes offer more insight than formal academia.

“It’s one thing for the

university to provide the academic support and all that, but I think when (students) start to actually hear from professionals from the corporate world, they have a better feel for what they can do to climb up that ladder,” said Emeline Young, advisor for the Business Inter-Club Council and assistant dean for Student Affairs.

“Sometimes it might seem so far fetched, but some things are doable.”

Many students are told to have reasonable, achievable goals which can be discouraging, but McFlicker calls for the opposite.

“The world is your oyster.

You have to start by thinking big,” McFlicker said.

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He encourages students to take control of their own goals and become the producers of their own lives.

“If all the world’s a stage, your life hack is to be a producer. Each and every one, whether you guys realize it or not, you’re already producers,” McFlicker said.

McFlicker’s talk was the fourth out of five events within Business Madness Week, hosted by the Mihaylo School of Business and Economics. The last event of the week is a business career expo where more than 60 companies will be in attendance. It is being held today in the Titan Student Union Pavilions and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Your past inspires the present today as the Moon in familyfocused Cancer lights up your 4th House of Roots. Nostalgic memories of days gone by can help you reconnect with what was once important to you

Whether delightful or disappointing, emotions are high today and they cannot be ignored. This isn’t necessarily about what happens to you, though, but how you react and move through it

Your interactions are cordial and intuitive while the Moon moves through tender Cancer and your 3rd House of Communication. You have a unique chance to connect with others through conversations

A longing to escape and explore is stirring your emotions and you may be feeling restless now.

Channeling this active energy into a new venture may ignite your present and your future.

It’s possible you’re actually experiencing a lot of gratitude for finally reaching a point of financial ease or stability.

Or maybe you don’t feel comfortable with your situation and you’re realizing it’s time for changes

The Moon is moving through Cancer and your 8th House of Sharing, encouraging you to bond with a loved one. This may happen in a romantic situation, a family relationship, or even a friendship.

Be gentle with yourself and those around you as big feelings are navigated -- it can lead to more stability.

Experience your emotions welling up, peaking, and falling away

You’re not as comfortable as others are swimming around in a sea of feeling, but it’s important to realize that, even though it’s easier to let other people deal with your emotions.

Although you may not be able to retreat from life entirely, pausing even for a moment every now and then with your eyes closed can serve the same purpose of taking a break and recognizing your deeper feelings

Your feelings make great fuel and can be used to guide you throughout your day. With the Moon in domestic Cancer and your 6th House of Work and Routine, home and family needs your agenda.

Your practical nature may find it difficult to let feelings take precedence over logic, but the strongest bonds are forged in the heart. You know how to connect on a mental level -- now you’re being challenged.

Your heart is wide open now and you have a special ability to show your love to others and communicate your feelings with flair. Your playful spirit acts like a beacon, inviting others to join in the fun.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

Mistakes: Titans blocked at buzzer 1 The loss dropped the Titans to 16-12 on the season and 8-7 in the Big West. They are now tied for third in the Big West Conference, half a game behind UC Santa Barbara. With a win on Saturday over UC Irvine, they still have a chance to clinch the second seed and head straight to the Big West Semifinals next Friday.

CSUF grabbed an early lead against the Beach, going up 7-4 after Turney cashed in on a wide-open layup that led to a Long Beach timeout with 6:29 left in the first quarter.

The Beach gained momentum and took the lead.

Titan sophomore Madison Freemon collected her second foul early on and was subbed off with 3:50 left in the quarter.

Long Beach extended their lead after Freemon left the court, ending the first quarter up 21-15.

Both teams went scoreless for the first three minutes of the second quarter. A threepoint shot by Cydnee Kinslow brought the Beach’s lead to nine points, which was the largest margin of the half.

Down 30-25, Fullerton fought to bring the game back within five points at halftime. The Beach’s 53.8 field goal percentage shot in the first quarter dropped down to 33.3% by the end of the second quarter.

The third quarter started with Freemon collecting her fourth foul and once again being subbed out of the game.

Long Beach then extended their lead to 37-29 after a 7-0 run.

The Titans clawed their way back within six points after Turney converted two CONTINUED FROM

free throws, but then she allowed Ma’qhi Berry to hit a wide-open three-point shot at the buzzer, putting them back down nine points.

Turney took over in the fourth quarter, bringing the Titans back to within four points after being fouled on a made basket and hitting the ensuing free throw.

Turney was fouled once more with 1:54 left in the game.

She went to the line and made both foul shots, inching CSUF back within two points, 49-47.

After three converted free throws from Long Beach and two from Fullerton’s Raina Perez, the Titans regained possession with 15 seconds left after a block by Carolyn Gil, down 52-49.

CSUF scrambled to get an open look but were unable to, forcing Turney to take a contested shot. The last-ditch effort was blocked by Aaryon Green as time expired.

Turney finished the game with 19 points, shooting 5-for13 from the field and converting eight of her nine free throws.

Perez went 4-for-13 from the field and made seven of her eight free throws, ending the night with 16 points.

Gil was limited to just three points but led the Titans in rebounds with 11.

Long Beach’s Cydnee Kinslow collected a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

Justina King ended the game with 16 points, going 4-for-14 from the field.

CSUF will come back home to play the UC Irvine Anteaters on Saturday evening at 5 p.m in Titan Gym for their final game of the regular season.

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Men’s basketball battles for postseason CSUF faces UC Santa Barbara tonight as the Titans defend their playoff positioning.

CARLOS VEGA Asst. Editor

With two games left of Big West play, the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team will go on the road to face UC Santa Barbara tonight at the UCSB Events Center.

The Titans are tied in 7th place with a 5-9 conference record alongside Long Beach State.

CSUF is only ahead of last-place Cal Poly San Luis Obispo by one game, meaning that a win tonight would be crucial for the Titans if they want to make the Big West

Tournament. The Titans are coming off of three consecutive losses against Cal State Northridge, Hawaii and UCSB. In CSUF’s most recent defeats against CSUN and Hawaii, the Titans struggled from the 3-point line. Against CSUN, the Titans shot 4-for-20 from deep for 20% shooting. Guards Austin Awosika and Brandon Kamga along with forward Jackson Rowe had 18 points each, but they only capitalized on two of their combined 10 shots from three.

The Titans shot 6-for-18 from deep against Hawaii on 33.3% shooting.

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are sitting in second place in the Big West with an 8-6 conference

record. The Gauchos are coming off of a two-game road trip where they split the games, first defeating UC Riverside, 65-60, and then losing to UC Irvine, 69-58.

In their most recent loss against UC Irvine, the Gauchos shot 36.8% from the field, 33.3% from deep and 64.7% from the free throw line.

The last time CSUF played UCSB, the stat lines were quite similar for both teams, but UC Santa Barbara came out on top, 75-66.

Their field goal percentages were also fairly similar. The Titans shot 28-for-61 for 45.9% while the Gauchos went 26-for-57 for 45.6%.

From deep, the Titans went

5-for-14 for 35.7% while the Gauchos went 6-for-16 for 37.5%.

The differences between the two came down to free throws and steals. From the charity stripe, the Titans went 5-for-8 for 62.5% while the Gauchos went 17-for-23 for 73.9%.

In steals, the Titans recorded two steals compared to the Gauchos’ six steals.

Gaucho guard Max Heidegger was the game’s highest scorer with 27 points. It is unknown if Heidegger will participate in today’s match as he suffered an ankle injury two games ago against UC Riverside and sat out the last game against UC Irvine.

This game will conclude a threegame roadstand for the Titans and

will mark the beginning of a twogame homestand to end league play for the Gauchos.

Players to keep an eye out for this match will be Titan forward Jackson Rowe and Gaucho forward Robinson Idehen.

Rowe is currently third in pointsper-game with 15.7 and second in rebounds-per-game with 7.6 in the Big West. He is coming off of a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

After Heidegger sat out against UCI, Idehen stepped up with a double-double and recorded a game high in points and rebounds with 21 and 10.

Tipoff is set to start at 7 p.m. and will be streamed live on BigWest.

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CSUF lost their third game in a row yesterday, failing to win another home series.

JOHN CORONA Asst. Editor

The Titans finished off their ninegame homestand against Arizona State with a 4-9 record, after losing to the Sun Devils, 9-3, at Goodwin Field yesterday.

The Sun Devils’ victory last night gave them the series sweep over the Titans after handing them a 12-2 defeat on Tuesday.

Arizona State found the scoreboard first in the second inning off an error from first baseman Isaiah Garcia, which allowed a run to come home for the Sun Devils to take a 1-0 lead.

The Titans responded back later in the inning by putting up two runs to claim the advantage. Kameron Guangorena drove in the first run off an RBI single, which allowed Trevor Cadd to score from second.

Jackson Lyon helped Josh Urps

score with a sacrifice fly.

The Titan’s next five innings came with zero runs while the Sun Devils brought in two runs during the fourth and three runs in the fifth, putting them 6-2 in the top of the fifth.

As the game developed, Fullerton was able to put men on base but could not capitalize on its chances, leaving nine men stranded for the night.

CSUF only managed to bring in one more run in the bottom of the eighth after Cadd tripled to right center and was brought home off a single from Austin Schell.

“Another a-- whooping. I mean we struck out 14 times. Three times only in the first three innings, so the last six innings we made 12 outs of 18 by striking out,” said head coach Rick Vanderhook.

In the top eighth inning, Nate Baez for the Sun Devils extended their lead with a solo home run. A leadoff home run by Trevor Hauver to start the ninth put the dagger in the Titans as CSUF failed to put up any runs in the bottom half of the

final frame of the game.

It’s been a slump as of late for the Titans who have gone 2-8 in their last 10 games. Vanderhook is continuing to look for the right lineup, especially in the pitching department.

On defense, everyone seemed to get their turn in the pitching rotation with Cameron Repetti, Peyton Jones, Michael Knorr, Dillon Brown, Brady Barcellos and Matthew Sanchez all getting looks, but none proved to be able to quench the Sun Devils hot batting.

Cadd was a bright spot for the Titans on Wednesday in his first appearance of the season after going 2-for-4 for the night.

“Today I looked at the lineup and saw my name on it and I got pretty hyped about it. I just looked for a first pitch fast ball and that’s what I got and I was able to do that.” said Cadd in his first appearance since shoulder surgery last year. “We have a really good offensive team.

We just need to figure it out again, and like just stop moping around and just continue to grind it out.”

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The Titans play the Texas Longhorns on March 6 in Austin for a quick three-game series until March 13 when they come home for a stand against Xavier.

A game hyped earlier this preseason has become one to bring Fullerton the chance to regain some

rhythm.

“Every game’s a big game. We don’t play bad games. Next time I have to change how we schedule because we need to play the poor sisters of the north, because right now we’re the four sisters of the north.” Vanderhook said.

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Center fielder Jackson Lyon went 0-for-3 with an RBI against Arizona State at Goodwin Field yesterday.

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