2019-09-03

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Tuesday September 3, 2019 Thursday September 5, 2019

Volume 106 Issue 2

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Sprinkler displaced students Stabbing update Suspect in Chan case is being kept under a psychiatric hold. NOAH BIESIADA Asst. Editor

HOSAM ELATTAR Editor

ISAIAH CANE / DAILY TITAN

Industrial dehumidifiers operating along walkways on the second foor of the Fig residency halls after it was flooded this past Tuesday.

“We were able to accommoStudents were moved to a date students in our emergency hotel after student housing spaces. We did put some of our was damaged. students in the Holiday Inn, and NOAH BIESIADA Asst. Editor

Last Tuesday night, a broken fire sprinkler at Cal State Fullerton housing caused an evacuation after it flooded several rooms, forcing students to move out that night. The water impacted parts of the first and second floors of Fig Hall, displacing 53 students with varying levels of water damage to their rooms.

other students found temporary accommodations in the housing community or locally with friends and family members,” said Jenni Brundage, director of housing. All students have since been moved back into housing, although some were forced to spend two nights at the Fullerton Holiday Inn. Several rooms are also still being dried out, but can support students, Brundage said. “We assessed all of the rooms

individually to see where the impacted rooms were and what needed to be done,” Brundage said. “Some are still being dried out, so there is some drying equipment in their rooms. We’re checking them very frequently in order to make sure we’re addressing everything that needs to be done in a very timely manner.” Several students were permanently moved to new rooms for the remainder of the semester because repairs could not be completed in a timely manner. There currently is not a timeline on how long it will take, Brundage said.

Brundage was also unable to confirm who would be paying for the damages because it had not been determined yet. Officers at the scene were told that the sprinkler was triggered by a student attempting to hang clothes on the sprinkler, but Brundage declined to comment on it. “We’re not necessarily giving out any of the details right now. At this point in time we’re making sure that we can accommodate all of our residents in safe and dry accommodations,” Brundage said. SEE DORMS

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Chuyen Van Vo, the suspect charged in the campus stabbing death of former Cal State Fullerton administrator Steven Chan, is being held in mental health housing at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana. The Orange County Health Care Agency, the department in charge of Vo’s healthcare, could not be reached for comment. Sheriff’s deputies did not disclose the reason for separating Vo from the main jail population. Vo was arrested on Aug. 21 two days after Chan’s body was found on campus. Vo first appeared in court on Aug. 24. His arraignment will continue until Oct. 4 in the Central Justice Center when he is expected to enter a plea to the charges brought against him by the Orange County DA’s office. “The Titan community lost a beloved member of its family as a result of this senseless act. Schools should be safe havens for students to learn and thrive. Cal State Fullerton has made it clear that the safety of their students, faculty, and visitors remains their top priority,” said Todd Spitzer, Orange County district attorney, about Chan in a press release. 3

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CSUF loses Canto de Anaheim fosters unity nailbiter Pearson Park Ampitheatre hosts Mexican American culture showcase.

Women’s soccer faced stern Utah Valley defense despite having 13 shots. ARNULFO GONZALEZ Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team traveled to Utah Valley where they lost 2-1 despite a strong offensive showing. The Titans were riding a twogame winning streak that has seen them outscore their opponents seven goals to none. The Utah Valley Wolverines start to the season saw them wait four games before they were able to get their first win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2-0. Utah Valley started the game with its foot on the gas pedal as they opened the scoring in the seventh minute thanks to redshirt midfielder Amber Tripp. CSUF was kept on its heels by the Wolverine offense and the pressure paid off as they got a second goal, courtesy of a Titan own goal in the 16th minute. Despite the fact that CSUF was trailing 2-0, they outshot UVU 4-3 in the first 45 minutes. Utah Valley was led by Tripp and Sadie Brockbank who both had two shots on goal, despite Brockbank only playing a total of 35 minutes. Tripp is the offensive leader early in the season for UVU as she has three goals and one assist in four games. The Titan offense did not lack opportunities, they were just lacking the final touch in front of the goal. SEE WOES 4

MADISON AMIREHTESHAMI ARIANNA BURNS Staff Writers

The gentle hum of tuning instruments filled the evening air as people, young and old, filed into Pearson Park Amphitheatre in Anaheim. Thursday, Aug. 31 marked the first performance of Canto de Anaheim. Free to the public, the show featured music from Pacific Symphony and live acting directed by Sara Guerrero. The show’s conductor, Greg Flores, highlighted music from Marquez, Moncayo, Revueltas and others. The symphony was accompanied by original music from guest artists Moises Vazquez, R.H.Y.T.H.M.O. Mariachi Academy and Mariachi Anacatlan. The event included blue vendor tents near the entrance, with Mexican cuisine for sale and a table for attendees to add to a Mexican American historical timeline of Anaheim. R.H.Y.T.H.M.O. Mariachi Academy was the prelude to the main event. The crowd applauded their entrance and cheered with pure joy during the solos from some of the youngest members of the group. Host Gustavo Arellano greeted the audience with “Willkommen. Welcome. Bienvenidos,” as an introduction to the show. Los Angeles Times feature writer Arellano narrated the entire show, which included blends of classical music and historical narrative with pop culture references. The small cast of actors took to the stage numerous times throughout the show in an array

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From left to right, Shanelle Garcia, Amilcar Jauregui, Victor Rivera-Lopez, Angela Estela Moore and Mia Negrete perform several acts about historic Mexican American figures such as Josie Montoya and Emigdio Vasquez.

of costumes to represent several Mexican American heroes. When historic figures such as Josie Montoya and Emigdio Vasquez were portrayed, some audience members reacted with signs of recognition while others marveled at the introduction of these local heroes. Arellano created the concept for Canto de Anaheim when he was approached by the Pacific

Symphony with a grant to showcase the cultural aspect of Anaheim through music and acting. Canto de Anaheim features all Mexican composers, Arellano said. Audience members may have been familiar with the music, but not with the history behind each piece. “We don’t just give them the history of Anaheim but the history of the music,” Arellano said.

The Pacific Symphony originally began as a collaboration with Cal State Fullerton and North Orange County community leaders. In the future, Arellano said he hopes to continue with performances like Canto de Anaheim that feature Mexican American culture in local communities across the Orange County area. SEE LOCAL

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