Unruly Protests Erupt at Trump Rally in OC
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Monday May 2, 2016 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Volume 99 Issue 46 FB.COM/THEDAILYTITAN WWW.DAILY TITAN.COM INSTAGRAM & TWITTER @THEDAILYTITAN Local sex Unruly protests erupt Titans go slavery to work examined at Trump rally in OC on the at panel diamond Class speaks on CSUF escapes UC its work against Irvine with series human trafficking win over Anteaters SEAN KELLEY AARON VALDEZ Daily Titan Daily Titan Ryan Gottfredson, assis- Despite UC Irvine giving tant professor of manage- it a run for its money in the ment, together with a pan- first two games, Cal State el of students, helped shed Fullerton baseball dominat- light on the perils and prox- ed the Anteaters in game imity of human traffick- three to take the series and ing to Cal State Fullerton remain atop the Big West last Friday at the WoMen’s Conference standings. Center. Having not played a con- The CSUF International ference opponent in well Programs and Global En- over a week, the Titans trav- gagement and the Depart- eled to UC Irvine to take on ment of Management hosted a scrappy Anteater squad the event. that was selected to fin- Gottfredson singled out ish second by the 2016 Big Southern California as a sig- West Preseason Coaches nificant hub for illicit trade Poll. Fullerton has not lost in the United States. a series to UC Irvine since “Here in Orange County, MICAH AUGIMERI-LEE / DAILY TITAN 2009. traffickers — particularly Police in riot gear blocked protesters at Donald Trump’s first California rally Thursday evening in Costa Mesa. The Republican those who are sex traffickers presidential candidate’s visit drew both supporters and detractors, leading to a spat of violence and vandalism. Game 1 — can charge three times Despite coming off a here in Orange County what Police, protesters only 8,200 were let into the Trump” and “Torture is The smoke was a result of game that saw the Ti- they would charge in San Pacific Amphitheater, leaving Terrorism.” departing motorists burning tans’ offense score 10 runs Bernardino,” Gottfredson clash at Costa those waiting in line to either Trump supporters burst out their tires as a show of against UCLA, CSUF was said. “So this is a huge mon- Mesa rally go home or join demonstra- out singing the national an- dissent against the Republi- nearly nonexistent in the ey-making place for them.” tions taking place outside the them three times during the can candidate. Other drivers opening game against the Gottfredson further ex- gates of the Orange County face-off, once even joined by followed suit, many of whom Anteaters on Friday night. plained the trafficking cir- MICAH AUGIMERI-LEE Fairgrounds. the the anti-Trump protest- flew Mexican flags out of This was especially due to cuit on the West Coast that Daily Titan A crowd of anti-Trump ers — the only moment of their car windows. a spectacular pitching per- extends from San Diego to protesters faced the Trump perceivable unity during the As night drew near, hun- formance by UC Irvine ace Seattle. supporters along the amphi- demonstrations. dreds more anti-Trump pro- Elliot Surrey, who tossed a “They’ll usually stay Protests turned into a riot theater’s sidewalk. Both sides The quarrel lasted for testers took to the streets and complete-game shutout and two to three nights in one Thursday at Republican pres- shouted expletives at each about an hour until police blocked through-traffic at the recorded seven strikeouts in place because it’s harder to idential frontrunner Donald other while police, on foot forced everyone off the prop- intersection of Fairview Road the process. get caught if you’re mov- Trump’s first California ral- and on horse, mediated the erty and into the streets, and Fair Drive. The protests For the Titans, sopho- ing around,” Gottfredson ly in Costa Mesa, resulting back-and-forth exchanges. Trump supporters first. got louder, rowdier and esca- more right-hander Connor said. “Orange County’s a in vandalized public proper- Trump supporters chant- White smoke billowed in lated into a riot. Seabold went to the mound big hub in that circuit be- ty, smashed police vehicles, ed phrases such as “Build a the streets as the crowd was Rioters were seen trying and put together a solid out- cause of the prices they can bloodied faces and a militant wall” and “Get a job,” while pushed, causing people to to flip a stationary police car, ing, notching nine strikeouts charge here.” response from police. dissenters shouted obscen- run to the scene, some be- but failed to do so. in 6.1 innings of work. Over 11,000 people ities and held signs with lieving the police may have SEE SLAVERY 3 showed up to the rally, but slogans including “Dump fired tear gas. SEE TRUMP 3 SEE BASEBALL 6 Show unveils students’ raw talent ‘Titans Got Talent’ answering CSUF-themed how we want to spread our questions for prizes. Stu- love with music.” recognizes student dents participated in a raf- Phillippe Orea, a individuality fle during intermission 20-year-old double major and after the show for Ti- in cinema-television arts tan-themed sweatshirts. and human communication DAISY ORTIZ Audiences were treated studies, was the overseeing Daily Titan to a variety of acts, includ- coordinator for Titans Got ing a piano performance of Talent. He initially pitched “Let It Go,” stand-up com- the idea to Monica Vu and The Titan Student Union edy, a poetry reading and a Suzie Law, fellow ASI Theater was brimming solo tap dance. members. with excitement as the au- The Fullertones, a new- “Monica and Suzie were dience took their seats for ly formed acappella club really integral to this Cal State Fullerton’s first on campus, performed the event,” Orea said. “Our production of “Titans Got popular Meghan Trainor team, through our lead- Talent” Thursday night. song, “Like I’m Gon- ership, was able to reach The talent show was pre- na Lose You,” to the sur- out to talent, reach out for sented by Associated Stu- prise and delight of the judges, promote the event, dents, Inc. and featured audience. organize the entire setlist, CSUF students of all ma- “It has a beautiful mes- everything.” jors, eager to display their sage about universal love,” The evening was talents and compete for the said Alan Torres, a 20-year wrapped up with a unique crowd’s vote. old communications major performance by David M. The audience was not and member of the Fuller- Phung, an 18-year-old stu- only treated to food ca- tones. “We thought it was dent double majoring in tered by the Corner Bakery so cute to start off our orga- music and business. PATRICK DO / DAILY TITAN Cafe but also had a chance nization like this — to set Cara Marquez performed a solo piece with her guitar called “Singing For Me Guitar” Thursday night to get in on the action by a nice foundation — like SEE TITANS 4 at CSUF’s first “Titans Got Talent,” presented by Associate Students, Inc. Over $200k raised at ‘Donate Life Run/Walk’ ‘Railroad Days’ hosted in downtown Fullerton CSUF bounced out of post-season play Awareness SCRPA pres- Womens ten- and fundraising ents ‘Railroad nis ends its event at CSUF Days,’ an annual season after breaks record event held at dropping match of most organ the Fullerton to Cal State transplant re- Train Station Northridge in cipients in one celebrating all the Big West News 2 location A&E 4 things railroad Sports 8 Championships FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM PAGE 2 MAY 2, 2016 MONDAY NEWS Organ recipients set world record DTBRIEFS Over 12,000 gather largest group of organ trans- LA sheriff at CSUF for organ plant recipients in one place at one time. The record of official quits donation awareness 314 people was certified by Guinness World Records. over emails DESIREE HALEY The previous record was 307 The Los Angeles Daily Titan people. “Upwards of 12,000 peo- County Sheriff’s De- ple” show up each year at partment announced Over 300 organ trans- the event to give their sup- Sunday that sheriff’s plant recipients gathered at port, said Kari Kozuki, do- official Tom Angels re- Cal State Fullerton last Sat- nor family event coordinator signed from his posi- urday, breaking a mark rec- for One Legacy. tion, according to the ognized by Guinness World One Legacy is a founda- Los Angeles Times. Records. tion dedicated to helping in- Angels fell under Every year, the One Leg- dividuals in need of an organ scrutiny after emails acy Foundation hosts a non- or other tissue donations. he sent mocking Lati- competitive “Donate Life It serves 215 hospitals and nos, African-Amer- Run/Walk” event during Na- 11 transplant centers with- icans, Muslims and tional Donate Life Month to in the greater Los Angeles others were pub- raise awareness and money County. lished by the Los An- for organ and tissue dona- Kozuki explained that geles Times. tion. This year, One Lega- when a transplant occurs, MEGAN SMITH / DAILY TITAN The emails were cy raised over $200,000 and One Legacy offers sup- Thousands of people from families affected by organ donations participated in the 14th annual sent in 2012 and successfully gathered the port by paying for some Donate Life Run/Walk event at Cal State Fullerton last Saturday. 2013, during the time Angels worked as expenses, such as organ recipient’s insurance compa- Fullerton, Kozuki said. the No. 2 official at FOR THE RECORD transportation.