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Campus events to help get connected Concerts, movies and other events are lined up for fall semester.

ANITA HUOR Daily Titan With school set in motion, new opportunities and experiences are set to unfold, and Cal State Fullerton’s campus offers a variety of fun activities to explore and further broaden your horizons.

Whether you are seeking to get more involved, to network or to improve your mental health and fitness, CSUF has plenty to offer. Associate Students Inc. (ASI) has several event series lined up to kick off the semester.

ASI is an organization dedicated to providing services and programs in aiding student development. They host numerous social activities, events, and volunteer and job opportunities throughout the school year.

Some of the weekly ASI events include Pub Monday Karaoke and Pub Tuesday Open Mic in the TSU Underground Pub from noon to 1 p.m., free billiards every Tuesday in the TSU Underground from 2:30-4:30 p.m., $2.50 bowling every Wednesday and $1 on Thursdays.

Titan Bowl and Billiards is open Monday through Friday from 9-10 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m.

Every other Wednesday concerts will be held in the Becker Amphitheater from noon to 1 p.m. beginning Aug. 30, and every other Thursday concerts are held in the TSU Underground Pub from noon to 1 p.m. starting Aug. 24.

The Thursday Night Film Series in the TSU Titan Theatre is also available for

interested students at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. starting Aug. 31 with “Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”

For students unable to make it to ASI’s weekday events, ASI’s Sunday Series provides events on weekends as well.

ASI Productions Week will take place Sept. 24 through 29.

“That is going to be our week to show our campus, our best events, all of the weekly events that happen on a bigger scale. We will try to book a larger band to really showcase all that we can do.

We take more food out there to give to students, more promo items that we save for that one week,” said ASI Administrative Director, Megan Duffy regarding ASI Production Week.

For more information, the fall calendar of events will be available at the Information Services Desk in the new TSU. Also available to students are the following, non-ASI events.

A spot to unwind and destress on campus is the Fullerton Arboretum Nature Center, which is abounding with vegetation and animals. The Fullerton Arboretum has a botanical garden, a waterfall and lake, various plants and trees and an Eastlake Victorian-style Heritage House.

The center currently provides a variety of classes and public tours. A free nature tour will be held every second and fourth Saturday of the month beginning on Aug. 26 from 1011 a.m.

The Annual Student Art Show will be held in Titan Student Union Center Gallery starting Sept. 18 through Nov. 3. Call for submissions will begin Aug. 21 and

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The Fullerton Arboretum is a great on-campus location to escape and unwind. The garden includes a waterfalll, a lake and animals.

Free nature tours will also be held twice a month.

ASI Campus Events: Fall 2017 ASI Productions Week Events • • • •

Laser Tag on Sunday Sept. 24 from 7-10 p.m. at the TSU Pavilion.

Pub Monday Karaoke on Sept. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. at TSU Underground Pub. Pub Tuesday Open Mic on Sept. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. at TSU Underground Pub. Venice Beach Day at CSUF hosted by ASI Production’s Union and Special Programming on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Titan Walk lawn. A concert will be held at the Becker Amphitheater from noon to 1 p.m.

• All Day ASI on Thursday, Sept. 28, A concert will be in the Becker Amphitheater from noon to 1 p.m. and a fall concert will begin at 5 p.m. at the Tuffy Lawn located in front of the Rec Center.

• Additional Information: The fall concert will provide music, games, vendors, food, and blanket giveaways.

Both events are hosted by ASI Productions.

• Friday Family Film Night: “Cars 3” on Friday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m., 7 p.m., and 10 p.m. at TSU Titan Theatre.

ASI Sunday Series

• Board Games Night hosted by the ASI Sunday Series and the Board Game Club on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 3-7 p.m. at TSU Underground Pub. • Butterbeer and Broomstick Event hosted by ASI Sunday Series and the Harry Potter Alliance on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 4-6:30 p.m. at TSU Underground Pub. The event is Harry Potter themed and one of the Harry Potter films will be shown. Giveaways, activities, and snacks will be provided.

• Haunted Harvest, on the Week of Oct. 29 from 4-7 p.m. at Becker Amphitheater. There will be a mini pumpkin patch, puppies, and Halloween-themed crafts, as well as a costume contest and pumpkindecorating contest.

end Sept. 11. According to the ASI website, the show is

open to all CSUF students and “is juried for cash prizes

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Pollak library offers more than books

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All four floors of the Pollak Library offer many great resources for CSUF students. The resources in the library can range from 229 public-use computers, individual and group study rooms, an all-quiet floor and librarians that are available to aid students with research questions.

RICK PIÑON Daily Titan Pollak Library First floor A hub of resources is introduced to each student as they pass through the automatic doors on either end of

the Pollak Library.

The first floor contains a writing center to help with assignments and also offers 229 public-use computers for students.

Clem Guthro, dean of the Pollak Library, said that if students have trouble researching or finding information, there are a handful of options to help.

“There’s a group of people with subject expertise

(librarians) that are there to help students with research questions. So you’re doing a

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right across from the circulation desk,” Guthro said.

If a book or reference

There’s a group of people with subject expertise (librarians) that are there to help students with research questions.

CLEM GUTHRO Dean of the Pollak Library

paper on say economic policy on China. ‘Where do I start?’ that’s at the reference desk

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The library is filled with various resources to aid student success.

isn’t located in the library, it can easily be found online.

“If you see something, you can order it through a system called CSU Plus.

And then there’s the traditional, system-wide search called ILLiad,” Guthro said. “So we can borrow stuff from all over the world.”

Also provided is air conditioning, large amounts of small and group study tables and a welcoming academic atmosphere.

Pollak Library Second floor For students who don’t understand technology, can’t afford it or simply don’t know where to find it, they can head up to the second floor and find the information technology help desk.

They will answer students’ technology-based questions and can provide them with digital print services.

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Students can earn rewards for Titan pride

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The Titan Pride Center is located on the main floor of the Titan Student Union and offers rewards in a variety of prizes. New and returning students are able to obtain these prizes by attending Titan Athletics home games. The center also advertises for clubs and organizations that have smaller budgets with free social media services.

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KAILA CRUZ Daily Titan The Titan Pride Center is the ultimate way to connect new and returning students to the collegiate experience.

The main goal of the center is to get students involved and create a sense of community on campus.

Located in the Titan Student Union, the center offers the Titan Rewards Program, which gives students the opportunity to earn points by going to CSUF athletics events. Students can then redeem those points for special Titan Pride Gear.

“You get 1 point for every home game attended and you come to us to redeem those points for prizes. Some of the prizes we have this year are a mini drone, we have

backpacks, water bottles, a whole bunch of shirts and a lot of small items as well,” said Quinn Corralejo, Titan Pride Center lead.

The center also offers students a way to get involved with each other and the campus.

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I really think that by explaining what’s happening on campus... it encourages them to have fun with friends and get prizes

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The Titan Pride Center is a mustknow for students.

QUINN CORRALEJO Titan Pride Center lead “If they are part of a club or organization on campus we offer free services like balloons, social media postings, different things like that to help them get out to more students,” Quinn said. “Sometimes it’s a little harder (advertising) with smaller budgets so we have these free services for them.”

Students find that the Titan Rewards Program benefits them in more ways than one.

“I like going to the games, so getting a reward is a plus and being rewarded for something I enjoy is a great way for me to get involved with other students as well,” said CSUF sophomore, Michelle Domingo, who recently attended the men’s soccer alumni game.

The Titan Pride Center is easily accessible, tabling around campus 3 days a week.

“I really think that by explaining what’s happening on campus like all those athletics games students don’t know about, and all these programs, it encourages them to have fun with friends and get prizes while, again, just going to free athletic games,” Quinn said.

Students can find schedules to all athletic events on the Fullerton Titans website, as well as picking up a copy at the Titan Pride Center.

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How to stay organized this semester MEGHAN KLIEWER Daily Titan Everyone’s level of organization sets the foundation for how the rest of their semester will flow. If students haphazardly shove everything into a backpack, important information can get lost within the first week and it may slip their mind that an assignment is actually due.

First thing’s first, use a planner. Some planners with monthly and weekly pages give an overview of students’ months and help to keep track of day-to-day assignments.

“I get all of my syllabuses out and I look at when all the tests are or big essays or group projects, and then I write them out ahead of time in my big calendar.

This way I know what’s coming up,” said Mackenzie Usiski, a third-year student.

If keeping a physical planner isn’t ideal, use a smartphone app. Things 3, an app that brings together students’ calendars by allowing them to log tasks or assignments, sets due dates and lets students choose

when to start the assignment. It also has settings and tags to help organize entries or mark them as higher priority.

The app costs the same as a planner, about $10 on the iTunes App Store, and is only available for iPhones.

Google Play has a similar free app called TODO LIST Task Reminder.

Using divider tabs or different notebooks for each course is also helpful for students looking to stay organized. Keeping one binder with a section for each

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College students need to learn the word ‘no.’ It’s OK to say no to others’ requests in order to follow your plan.

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Simple tools can help balance a stressful semester.

PATRICIA LAGUNA kinesiology professor subject may be the least overwhelming. This ensures notes from different classes don’t get mixed up so students don’t begin reviewing biology and end up reading about interpersonal communication.

To avoid stressing about last-minute assignments, commit to having them finished a day or two early.

If other assignments take more time than expected

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or an event occurs, there’s at least a little more time to work on it.

CSUF kinesiology professor Patricia Laguna recommends using mnemonic devices, including rhyming, memorizing in blocks, imagery, repetition and acronyms to study for exams.

“For me, it’s definitely repetition. Doing it a bunch so I get a process down,” Usiski said. “Flashcards really help too, with remembering key facts, and I’ll link a word to another word if they sound similar to really memorize that concept.”

Staying organized and making good study habits also means using time wisely.

“College students need to learn the word ‘no.’ It’s OK to say no to others’ requests in order to follow your plan,” Laguna wrote in an email. “Students who don’t know how to say ‘no’ end up engaged in irrelevant things and end up raising their stress levels because they now have to get the priorities done.”

Staying on top of school, planning and completing tasks early doesn’t translate to a lacking social life, but finding a balance is essential.

These tips will (hopefully) get students one step closer to finding their equilibrium.

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Cal State Fullerton kinesiology professor Patricia Luna has a few recommendations for students looking to build good study habits for the upcoming school year.

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Experts offer safe partying tips for CSUF Students Alcohol tolerance is affected by different biological factors.

CODY GION Daily Titan College students, parties

and alcohol – three things that commonly go together, but not always with the best intentions. This combination is not just problematic because it could involve underage drinking, but also because college students can lack the

knowledge to consume alcohol safely. “(Students) don’t know what their body can handle, they don’t know the effects of alcohol.

They’re trying to fit in.

They’re totally peer pressured,” said Community

Services and Crime Prevention Corporal for Cal State Fullerton University Police, Thomas Perez.

“They don’t know what to expect. They’re served alcohol and they don’t know what it is, where it came from, what it is going to

do to them. They’re not used to drinking.”

Inexperience and lack of knowledge with alcohol is likely to blame for fatalities and injuries caused by underage drinking.

“Alcohol is a leading

contributor to fatal injuries and a major cause of death for people younger than 21,” according to a 2016 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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How to stay fashionable on a budget Shopping doesn’t have to leave your bank account in tears.

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Visit local thrift stores Local thrift stores are a great place to find affordable deals. A helpful website to use when trying to find thrift stores in your area is TheThriftShopper.com. This website not only helps find stores near you, but it also provides reviews and store hours.

Visiting a thrift store may seem overwhelming at first, due to the endless amounts of clothing tightly packed on the racks, so make sure to go in with plenty of time and patience. Exploring one section at a time and looking through every item on the rack can help prevent hidden gems from being overlooked.

It may be tedious and time consuming, but finding that blue Adidas jacket for $20 will make it worth your while.

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TheThriftShopper.com is a great resource to find local thrift stores like Buffalo Exchange in Downtown Fullerton along with providing store reviews and hours.

Buffalo Exchange provides store credit or cash to donors of their clothing and sells name brands.

Also, make sure to shop for items that are versatile.

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paid $30 for those PUMA Fenty sneakers at Buffalo Exchange.

One item can be swapped between 10 different outfits, allowing you to create a new, innovative look each time.

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that sparkly dress, be realistic. How many times will you actually wear it? A simple t-shirt dress that can be paired up with sneakers or heels might be a smarter purchase to add to your closet.

In addition to affordable clothing and accessories, thrift stores offer big brand name items at a discounted price. When someone asks, “Where did you get that?” watch the amazement in their eyes when you admit you only

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Summer has come to an end, and it’s time to start thinking about what to wear this school year.

You really want to make an epic comeback and turn heads when you walk into your first class, but you realize that you lack all self-control and spent all your paychecks over the summer on food. At this point, you don’t know what gives you more anxiety, checking your bank account or realizing you won’t have the most stylish outfit in class.

Being fashionable on a budget is not as hard as it seems, and it’s entirely possible to revamp your style without burning a hole in your wallet.

Mix and match from your closet You can also save money this fall by going through your closet and mixing and matching items. One item can be swapped between 10 different outfits, allowing you to create a new, innovative look each time.

It is important to have the basics, like a good pair of jeans and a little black dress.

For example, you can take a

black dress and pair it with black pumps and some jewelry for a night out with the girls or take the same dress and pair it with sandals and a denim jacket for a casual lunch.

Wait until the right time to shop I’ve learned that everything will eventually go on sale, and sometimes, it happens quicker than expected.

After I realized that, I never paid full price for an item ever again– and I didn’t have to! Although you may feel like you have to have that outfit right now, waiting until the right time will make it much more fulfilling. Items go on sale weekly.

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Opinion: Another Starbucks is overkill The new Starbucks in the TSU misses the needs of students.

RICK PIÑON Daily Titan A new Starbucks is currently being constructed on the underground level of the recently refined Titan Student Union, and with the huge “Coming Soon” sign stamped on the wall, students can assume that it will be opening sooner than later.

Building another Starbucks on campus is not solving student problems and it is not in the best interest of students.

If lack of coffee was the initial problem, Cal State Fullerton already had the answer for that. Two Starbucks locations

are already up and running, one in the library and another in the Steven G. Mihaylo Hall. Starbucks not only has two of its own full-service locations but also serves its coffee at other locations such as the Nutwood Cafe in College Park, LH Express in Langsdorf Hall and The Cup also in the TSU. There’s no reason for the production of another caffeine-infested location other than to provide another outlet for students to spend their cash.

The Starbucks in the Pollak Library opened less than five years ago and cost $823,825 to construct and complete, according to Capital Project Management. Not only was this production a conversation that should have never started, but it also highlights how

administration focuses on the business aspect of the university rather than its academic improvement.

Some students are struggling to find a comfortable study space while on campus and using this space to install another already successful corporation is a waste of a great opportunity. A space that caters to students should have been implemented like a learning center, more quiet study space or more resources that will support students’ academic success.

The only benefit gained from this new addition is that students will now have the opportunity to gain an on-campus job to fund their education.

Conveniently located right on campus, the new Starbucks will give students a chance to

work alongside their school schedule. The impact of the new establishment on campus is not completely negative, but wouldn’t it be great to create jobs for students while also providing a resource?

A center that gives students a chance to gain a job would provide an opportunity to help out another student at the same time. A new service would be provided to uplift student education, job opportunities would be offered and if coffee is still lacking, then a Keurig could surely be installed.

The construction of the TSU Starbucks will provide more coffee and sweet delights to students, while neglecting their academic need.

Next time the university wants to start production on a service for students, it should begin

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CSUF is adding another Starbucks located in the underground level of the newly renovated Titan Student Union.

with a petition for students wants and needs. College students and caffeine mix all too

well, but the addition of another Starbucks location on campus is excessive.

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Sororities and fraternities get charitable

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DELANEY MCHEFFEYI ADPi philanthropy chair

sororities and four Greek councils from CSUF, each focusing on its own philanthropy, said the assistant director to CSUF Fraternity and Sorority Life, Toubee Yang.

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In finding ways to raise funds for the Jimmy V Foundation, the Delta Chi fraternity holds philanthropy projects like Puppies and Pies where people can pay $5 to play with puppies and hit a

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could be nationwide or local, depending on the chapter.

Sophomore Delaney Mcheffeyi, who is in her second semester as philanthropy chair of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, said ADPi’s philanthropy efforts focus on raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, a partnership of ADPi chapters nationwide.

The Ronald McDonald House in turn raises funds for families with ill or injured children who need to travel for treatment, and offers housing to families with a sick child who is in need of immediate care while not living close to a facility that offers it.

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During his freshman year at Cal State Fullerton, Scott Griffin originally didn’t think he was going to rush for a fraternity because of “the stigmas and stereotypes on how fraternities only party.”

After finding out Delta Chi’s philanthropy supports the Jimmy V Foundation, Griffin immediately changed his tune.

The foundation helps a cause that’s close to heart for Griffin, who lost his grandfather to cancer.

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Sororities and fraternities at CSUF hold social events to raise funds for their chapter’s philanthropy. There are more than 25 fraternities and

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Last semester, ADPi had two philanthropy projects, Crush Grams and Kicking it With ADPi, to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Crush Grams is a Valentine’s Day philanthropy project where valentine grams are sold attached to bottles of Strawberry Crush for students to send to a crush of their choice.

Kicking it With ADPi is a round-robin kickball tournament between sororities and fraternities, hosted at the Student Recreation Center field on campus. During the kickball tournament, they collect soda pop tops and donate them to the Ronald McDonald House to recycle, for funding.

With those two

projects, ADPi raised $2,000 for the Ronald McDonald House last semester. For the upcoming semester, Mcheffeyi plans on having two philanthropy projects: Pizza Pies with the Pis and Bugs and Kisses.

For Pizza Pies with the Pis, ADPi sisters will be selling tickets to try different pizzas and vote for the best one. Bugs and Kisses will be held at Titan Walk in October, where they will be selling spider and Hershey Kisses leis.

“I’m very interested in being involved with my community and they have given me the opportunity to do that,” Mcheffeyi said.

The greek community collaborates and supports each other’s philanthropy projects.

Sigma Nu’s nationwide philanthropy supports the Helping Hand Initiative, but different chapters focus on different causes. CSUF’s Sigma Nu chapter focuses on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital because it is near Fullerton.

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is where they compete with sororities in a friendly competition of flag football.

Sigma Nu fraternity member Andrew La said that CSUF fraternities and sororities collaborate to raise funds for Camp Titan during Greek Week in a series of competitions. Camp

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Bubble Ball and Snuperbowl, which raises funds for St. Jude’s.

Bubble Ball is their own version of the World Cup where they play soccer in giant rubber bubbles in teams of five to seven with different sororities and fraternities.

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During Greek Week, there are field games, sports, and lip sync dance competitions. At the end of the week, different awards and banners including best

spirit, funding and lip sync, are awarded to different fraternities and sororities. Funding for Camp Titan is made through the head tax participation of every fraternity and sorority, as well as GoFundMe pages set up by the greek organizations.

There was no Greek Week this spring, but sororities and fraternities participated at the tailgate, a one-day get-together hosted at the baseball fields. The people who attended the tailgate were charged $10 per person, which was donated to Camp Titan, according to Director of Public Relations of the Interfraternity Council, John Good.

Sorority and fraternity members also get involved with Camp Titan by serving as

counselors. La served as a Camp Titan counselor for two years. He was part of the spirit staff, in which he had a lot of interactions with the children. La would participate in arts and crafts, campfires and making slime with the children.

Yang said the core values of fraternities and sororities are service, brotherhood, sisterhood and philanthropy. CSUF’s fraternities and sororities have taken special pride in the latter.

“You don’t really see it from the outside perspective, how important all these donations are for Camp Titan,” La said. “Once you’re where you realize, ‘wow, this was not only made possible by the faculty staff here, but also by the students.’”

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Don’t piss off professors Cal State Fullerton instructors explain how to avoid their bad side.

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It might seem like common sense for students to not text during class — or at least not make it obvious — but it’s a lesHARRISON FAIGEN son communications proDaily Titan fessor Davis Barber said he’s had to teach multiple times since he started lecturing at Cal State Fullerton during the fall 2000 semester.

“The big asshole thing I did once is that somebody was on their phone right in front of me so I said ‘Look, I hope you’re doing that to drop the class because you should.’ And he never showed up again, so that worked,” Barber said.

Some students might think their professors can’t tell what they’re doing, but engineering professor Shahin Ghazan Shahi, Ph.D., says they should think again.

“Especially when they’re texting and looking through their phones, sometimes they have a smile,” Shahi said. “(When) I am teaching and they’re texting of course it’s kind of insulting.”

Multiple CSUF professors said texting during class was one of the quickest ways to get on their bad side, but it isn’t the only irritant new and returning CSUF students should be aware of. Professors cautioned students against talking to their desk neighbors, complaining about a topic being covered, making bad excuses for why they’re petitioning for a class instead of just adding it or proving they weren’t paying attention by asking the same question another student just asked.

“The frustrating part of that is some students already knew what I said, and then they would get frustrated. You don’t need reasons to lose their attention,” said Henry Mendoza, who taught classes in the communications department for 11 years.

John Ibson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American studies, has been teaching at CSUF since the school gave him his “first adult job” in 1972. He said students texting during class is “insulting,” but he also learned not to be bothered by distracting student behavior early on in his long career.

Ibson said one of his first courses as an instructor at CSUF featured students bringing their bandana-adorned dogs to class or smoking marijuana in the back of the room (smoking was permitted indoors at the time). Ibson said he asked the department chair if he should do anything about the latter students. The chair’s response was to ask Ibson whether or not the students were disrupting anyone.

“I said ‘They’re smoking marijuana, of course they’re not being disruptive. They’re just smiling a lot.’ And so I figured, they’re not bothering anybody, whatever,” Ibson said.

One thing Ibson does let bother him though — and that Shahi also singled out as a cardinal offense — was any form of academic dishonesty. Like texting, this might seem like an obvious no-no, but common sense isn’t always common for some college students.

“It’s unfair to me. I don’t cheat. I don’t cut corners. It’s certainly unfair to your fellow students,” Ibson said.

It’s also easier to catch now more than ever with access to websites like Turnitin and Google. However, Ibson said it wasn’t always hard before that either, recalling a time when a student turned in a plagiarized version of an article he’d already read.

“I was like ‘You idiot, you didn’t even do this cleverly,’” Ibson said.

And when students do cite sources and links to research rather than steal content, they should make sure they’re referencing reputable outlets (i.e. not Wikipedia).

“I’ve had a lot of students go through the semester, and I was surprised as they came in at what they were using as a reliable source,” Mendoza said. “The ones that were already using what I would consider reliable sources really had a head start.”

Despite all these potential pitfalls, all of the professors interviewed made it sound fairly easy to get on their good side. They recommended students to do simple things like showing they’re listening by asking good questions, going to their professors’ office hours, turning off their phones in class, reading the syllabus so they know what’s coming and going to class regularly while at least feigning interest.

Oh, and not texting in class.

“I think sometimes some students don’t realize they are being seen, or they don’t realize their behavior is insulting,” Ibson said. “It’s not a smart thing to insult the teacher. It’s just really not, that’s hardly a subversive idea.”

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CSUF abundant with free resources AMY WELLS Daily Titan Whether you’re a new or returning student, you may not be aware of all the free resources Cal State Fullerton has on campus.

Titan Bites CSUF has created an app, Titan Bites, to help students in need. By going to settings in the campus portal, students can sign up for the Titan Bites Program located under student account settings.

Students can then enable emails and/or SMS notifications when free food is available on campus and locate free food on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuffy’s Career Closet If you have an upcoming job interview or event and find yourself without the budget to buy the right attire, the WoMen’s center has you covered.

The program was started last fall to help students find confidence and professionalism in business-oriented garments. Tuffy’s Career Closet allows students to pick four items per day, and come back as frequently as needed.

All items you take are

yours to keep and anyone is welcome to donate new or lightly worn clothing to the center located in University Hall Room 205.

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College is fun but it’s important to be safe. Students eligible for Family PACT can receive free STD testing, breast and

Whether you’re a new or returning student, you may not be aware of all the free resources Cal State Fullerton has on campus.

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From food to health services, CSUF has what students need.

Student Health Center Coming down with the sniffles? Need medical attention? Keep yourself healthy and take advantage of your tuition fees by making an appointment at the health center, which provides basic medical care to all students at no charge.

prostate cancer screenings and birth control.

Counseling and Psychological Services Sometimes balancing school, a job and a social life can feel overwhelming. Located next to the health center, Counseling and Psychological Services has a team

of doctors to help students navigate stress, relationships, depression or anything else they might be struggling with.

Individual sessions, couples counseling and group counseling are available at CAPS, as are wellness workshops throughout the semester that focus on stress, mood and thought.

Student Recreation Center If you have a gap between classes or want to fit in a quick workout, check out SRC’s drop-in classes.

Clear your mind with yoga or sweat it out in spin class.

The SRC offers group fitness classes targeting different

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areas of the body free of charge.

Looking to learn something new or hone your skills? Register for an instructional class. In the past the SRC has offered dance classes ranging from ballet to belly-dancing as well as martial arts classes like cardio kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu.

Working towards a personal goal and need guidance? The SRC has certified personal trainers ready to help you achieve and maintain your ideal body. Work out one-on-one with a trainer or bring a friend. Pricing for instructional classes and personal training can be found on the ASI website.

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MONDAY AUGUST 21, 2017

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Rebound scholars get second chance

“Bridge to Success” event introduces students to campus.

JASON ROCHLIN Daily Titan

Eight students gathered in Humanities and Social Sciences Room 516 at 9 a.m.

Friday morning to enjoy a breakfast of pastries, fruit and coffee as they began their fall 2017 orientation.

The students talked and joked around with each other like they’ve known one another for years, even though many are new transfer students. One minute they discussed the benefits of having a gym membership at the Student Recreation Center, the next they greeted a returning member with excited cries of “Superman’s here” as he came in with the well-known red “S” emblazoned on his shirt, a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap and velcro on his shoulders meant for holding a cape.

During an ice-breaker exercise in which each member of the group played a round of “Would you Rather?” before introducing themselves, the reason they’re together became clear: They all told stories in some way related to moving past their prior incarceration in prisons across the country.

Project Rebound’s fall 2017 “Bridge to Success” was the first annual threeday program meant to introduce new and returning scholars to Rebound and the campus environment while offering them the opportunity to get their paperwork in order for the new semester.

“You need to feel connected and grounded and a part

of the culture that you’re going to spend the next two, three, four, five years with.

So I think the benefits of this program help to ground our Rebound scholars, to help them transition and feel a little bit safer,” said CSUF Project Rebound Program Coordinator Romarilyn Ralston.

Project Rebound, housed in Langsdorf Hall Room 647, is a program that aims to provide previously incarcerated individuals with the opportunities and resources they need to earn a college degree and avoid reincarceration.

Friday and Saturday featured a program orientation, a campus and library tour, lessons on using the CSUF portal and TITANIUM as well as the chance to obtain parking and bus passes.

A presentation on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students” was also given throughout the first two days, which Ralston said was patterned after lessons taught in University 100 classes.

“We adopted that for this program, so we’re using the same material that all first year students get and it’s mostly soft skill stuff,” Ralston said. “We look at the seven habits of highly effective college students and see what it takes to get to graduation and to build those relationships and maintain your vision for yourself.”

She said one of the main ideologies they hope to instill in Rebound scholars with the presentation is being proactive and responsible for their own life choices.

“If you don’t have a plan to execute and you don’t execute correctly, then you’re

making the wrong choices,” Ralston said. “If you let things distract you and interrupt you and get off track, we know what can happen.”

The final “Bridge to Success” meeting on Aug. 25 will feature a peer-to-peer debriefing of the first week of classes and a presentation on faculty and student relations.

“Don’t suffer in silence.

We actually have a name for it now, it’s called the Rambo complex,” said Project Rebound Director Brady Heiner. “Leave your Rambo complex at the door. Don’t think you have to do this all by (yourself). We’ve got resources and connections across the campus and in the community that we can leverage for your support.”

Ralston said community building is a large part of what Project Rebound offers, and they aim to have a safe space for formerly incarcerated individuals to share their experiences.

“I started to talk with people and realized that it’s necessary to connect with these people because you’ve got a shared experience and you’re all working on bettering yourselves,” said Omar Chavez, the first student to graduate from CSUF with Project Rebound honors.

Chavez has been coming to CSUF on-and-off since 2008. He was sentenced to nearly four years in prison after getting arrested in 2010 when he “took a shortcut to make some money” to help pay for school. Of his 45-month sentence, he served 20 months in a federal prison and a year of time between a halfway house and serving home confinement.

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Project Rebound scholars stand with Program Coordinator Romarilyn Ralston and Director Brady Heiner Friday morning during their “Bridge to Success” event.

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Fashion: Trendy outfits without the cost 9

Aside from the price dropping, waiting to purchase clothing will prevent you from shopping for items that you don’t really need.

Sometimes we may shop in the spur of the moment and buy clothes that we believe we might wear one day. Instead, we leave it sitting in our closets collecting dust. If a week or two passes and you still want that outfit, it is a good sign that you will actually wear it.

So next time you see that really cute pair of jeans that you just cannot live without, wait a week or two and watch the price drop.

Get creative Lastly, don’t be scared to get creative and make your own

pieces of clothing. It will amaze you how simply you can turn a pair of jeans into shorts and use the leftover scraps of fabric to create a choker.

Grab a pair of scissors and create new items and accessories straight from your closet. Not only will it allow you to stand out among your peers, but it’s also free!

Fashion is all about individuality, and it allows you to express yourself without saying a word.

Yes, it is fun to keep up with the latest trends and mimic Rihanna’s outfits, but it is important to stray away from that and be yourself.

I constantly get teased for wearing neon dresses and ripped up jeans, but I don’t let it get to me because I am

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Hiding in the racks of thrift stores, you can find simple pieces such as t-shirt dress which can be dressed-up for a night out with heels and a necklace or dressed-down with sneakers for a casual day.

confident with my style. I love what I wear, and just because it

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is not someone’s cup of tea does not mean I’m going to change

my style. So go ahead and wear those platform shoes with that

neon dress, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

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Chavez graduated with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics, worked with Project Rebound as an outreach officer over the summer and has been doing a fellowship with UCLA’s Beyond the Bars LA. He hopes to get a job with CSUF Strategic Communications and come back to campus for graduate school.

“Project Rebound has connected me to a lot of resources that have opened my eyes to what my education can get me to, to how I can advocate and make money,” Chavez said. “Having the bachelor’s (degree) allows me to be in a

position to do something.”

The program started at CSUF in fall 2016 with four scholars and now has 12 going into the fall 2017 semester. Ralston said they are ex-

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ROMARILYN RALSTON CSUF Project Rebound Program Coordinator pecting to have 20 scholars for the spring 2018 semester, but encourages all students to have an experience with the program so they can “understand the impact of

mass incarceration.

“I’d say the resources were indispensable but more than that, the people it connected me with and the awareness that it gave me,” Chavez said. “Romarilyn and Brady, they really opened my eyes to how big the problem is and practical solutions to it.”

Heiner said Rebound is going to start holding workshops for both skill building and peer-to-peer support this year.

“This is really our first full academic year, so we’re just actively doing public education and outreach to make this program a long-standing institution here at Cal State Fullerton,” Heiner said.

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The best food and drink spots on campus NICHOLE TORRES DAILY TITAN Waking up at the crack of dawn to head to class can seem quite daunting to students, but coffee and good food can serve as a great pick-me-up.

At Cal State Fullerton, students can find a variety of food and drinks offered at locations on and around campus. Whether you’re in the mood for a Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino or an Aloha Java Iced Chai “Bomb,” you’re in for a sweet treat.

The Titan Student Union (TSU) serves as the center of food and beverage on campus. With seven different eateries (eight including the vending machines), the TSU has a range of choices for hungry and thirsty students. Togo’s, Panda Express and Round Table Pizza are all located in the TSU, accompanied by the vegan and vegetarian-friendly, The Fresh Kitchen.

Along with the eateries in the TSU, are the daily food trucks located at the Humanities Plaza.

From Barcelona OntheGo to Spudrunners, any CSUF student can stop by and have sirloin tacos or a pesto chicken grilled cheese sandwich.

Students who find a caffeinated beverage as an essential part of their day can easily find a Starbucks nearby almost anywhere on campus. Both the Pollak Library and Steven G. Mihaylo Hall feature

a full-service Starbucks and Starbucks Coffee can be found in smaller cafes around campus. Nutwood Cafe in College Park, LH Express in Langsdorf Hall and The Cup in the TSU all “proudly serve Starbucks Coffee.”

For those looking for different places to try coffee, Aloha Java and the newly-opened The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are great options. Aloha Java can be found in between University Hall and the Humanities-Social Sciences building, while The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is located across the street from College Park.

“My favorite drink from (The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) is the hazelnut ice-blended drink,” said frequent coffee drinker and CSUF student Han Ly in an instant message. Ly also said that The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a great place to get work done.

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The Titan Student Union serves as the center of food and beverage on campus. With seven different eateries, the TSU has a range of choices for hungry and thirsty students.

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How to stay fueled throughout the fall 2017 semester.

The Habit, Wingstop and Cafe Rio are located in the same plaza as The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and provide meals friendly to the budgets of college students. Students can try charbroiled burgers or sandwiches for less than $8 at The Habit Burger Grill.

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf recently opened a location in the University Plaza Food Court across from College Park. Those interested in grabbing a cup of coffee can also visit one of the many Starbucks on campus or Aloha Java.

Cafe Rio also has daily discounted entrees.

Just down the street is 85 C Bakery Cafe, which is home to “85 cent Coffee Mondays” and is walking distance from campus.

The bakery is also home to many affordable treats that make for a tasty snack to hold off hunger long enough to last through a lecture.

In addition to the wide range of food and beverage locations across campus, Downtown Fullerton is a host to plenty of coffee shops and restaurants. Located just 15 minutes from campus, students can enjoy a garlic mushroom flatbread from Green Bliss- The Cafe or a hazelnut latte from The Night Owl. Knowing where to get good food and coffee can help many students have a great start to the new semester. With so many great options on or near campus, finding something to sip or snack on should be easy for CSUF students.

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MONDAY AUGUST 21, 2017

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Library: Providing help for all Titans 3

Guthro said that as renovations continue, the library will introduce a service called the “Advanced Information Technology Commons,” but for now it will remain the IT desk.

Students can also find the University Learning

Center on this floor and sign up on the Pollak Library website to make an appointment for any tutoring needs.

Pollak Library Third floor The third floor is strictly silent. It is setup to provide a distraction-free space for

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So you’re doing a paper on say economic policy on China. ‘Where do I start?’ that’s at the reference desk right across from the circulation.

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Pollak Library Fourth floor The top floor of the building welcomes students with individual and group study rooms.

Media rooms are also located on the fourth floor. They are equipped with televisions, VCR’s, DVD and CD players,

cassette players and turntable recorders. But students should be wary, these rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students should take advantage of all the resources provided by Pollak Library during their academic stay at the university. The building is ready to be the backbone to Titan’s academic needs.

Parking Information & Commute Alternatives www.parking.fullerton.edu (657) 278-3082

More Parking - Off Campus Shuttle Service

Ride the shuttle to campus Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 6 pm, from the EvFree Church parking structure on Brea and Bastanchury or the JC Penney structure C at Brea Mall. Shuttles run every 10 - 15 minutes. Valid CSUF parking permit required. Visit moreparking.fullerton.edu for this and other new programs.

Assisted Parking Assisted parking maximizes the number of cars able to park in a lot by using the drive aisles.

Offered 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Thursday in Lots A, G, S, & the top floor of the Nutwood Parking Structure for students with a valid permit. Keep your claim check to retrieve your car keys by 10 PM from the attendant, or from University Police after 10 PM.

NEW 3-HOUR Parking

Short-term 3-hr parking is available in the Dumbo Downs lot. Visit moreparking.fullerton.edu for more information.

Ride the OCTA Bus with Your U-PASS CSUF undergrad students enrolled in 9 or more units & grad students enrolled in 6 or more units may purchase a fall 2017 semester U-PASS for $92 at the Parking Office.

Carpool to School Free carpool ridematch at www.parking.fullerton.edu/carpoolboard. Register for a supplemental carpool parking permit and park in spaces reserved for student carpoolers in Lot S behind College Park.

Take the Metrolink Train Students get 25% off train fare. Plan your commute at www.metrolinktrains.com or call (800) 371-LINK.

Ride Your Bike Free bike inspections including air, brake and derailleur adjustments during fall & spring semesters.

EV Charging CSUF students and employees with a semester or annual permit may receive subsidized charging at no cost at campus EV Charging Stations by obtaining an EV Permit from the Parking Office and connecting to the CSUF network with a ChargePoint "Connections" code.

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Alcohol: Knowing your own limits 8

In order to combat future alcohol induced fatalities, educating and informing young college students can be the solution. And it all starts by knowing what your body can handle and the fact that everyone’s limit is different.

“Two people who drink the same amount of alcohol can have very different BACs (blood alcohol content). This is because everyone processes alcohol at a different rate,” according to the Better Health Channel.

Some factors that might affect BAC include gender, age, body size, liver function, stomach content and genetics.

Not only should young

partiers get familiar with the BAC levels before taking a few drinks, they should also be aware of the side effects of alcohol, which can include disruption in one’s ability to effectively communicate, mood alterations and hinderance of coordination and overall physical movement.

“It impairs your judgement,” Perez said. “People who aren’t typically violent, become violent when they drink alcohol.”

To avoid all unnecessary violence and other side effects of binge drinking, Health Educator for TitanWell Laura Ross said there are five things students need to know.

“The most important is they need to know what a

standard drink is,” Ross said.

One standard drink is about 14 grams of pure alcohol, which roughly translates 12 ounces of regular beer consisting of 5 percent alcohol; 5 ounces of wine consisting of 12 percent al-

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of their BAC. It takes one hour for one standard drink to be processed by our liver,” Ross said. “The third is we talk about an app. We encourage students to use it, it’s called BACCards.com. It is a great way to keep track of their drinking.”

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THOMAS PEREZ Community Services and Crime Prevention Corporal cohol; and 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits consisting of 40 percent alcohol, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

“The second thing is, (people should) be mindful

BACCards is an app created by Blu Sky Creative and advocated by TitanWell. The app allows users to keep track of what alcohol is being consumed, how much they are consuming, the last drink consumed and

the estimated BAC level. In turn, it promotes self-awareness and limits the consumption of alcoholic drinks.

“The fourth one is looking at the signs of alcohol poisoning. If we are all aware of those signs of alcohol poisoning, hopefully we will be able to help a fellow Titan who needs help. We use an acronym called CUPS. Cold and clammy skin. Unconsciousness. Puking. Slowed or irregular breathing,” Ross said.

Knowing the signs of alcohol poisoning is crucial to preventing harm. And remember, even if an underage individual is intoxicated while seeking help, that help will be provided without the victim getting in trouble.

“No person who in good

faith, and not for compensation, renders emergency medical or nonmedical care at the scene of an emergency shall be liable for any civil damages resulting from any act or omission,” according to the California Health and Safety Code Section 1799.102.

The Good Samaritan law was implemented in order to motivate others to take action when someone needs medical attention.

“It protects people under the age of 21 from getting in trouble with the law,” Ross said. “So if they are the first person who calls 911 and works with them, talks to them and is cooperative, they will not get in trouble, and the victim will not get in trouble.”