Tuesday February 18, 2020 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Volume 107 Issue 12 Gil Cisneros shares his journey to the House of Representatives

The congressman to do.” After leaving the Navy, he currently represents the married his wife Jacki and entered 39th District of California. the workforce with Frito-Lay un- til he was laid off in 2010. That same year, Cisneros won a Mega EDER RAMIREZ Millions jackpot from 10 tick- Editor ets he bought in the spur of the moment. With winnings of $266 million, Gil Cisneros is the current 39th he and his wife started the Gilbert Congressional District represen- and Jacki Cisneros Foundation, tative who is set to run for reelec- which gives scholarships and col- tion in the 2020 top-two district lege access programs to encour- primaries. age higher education for Hispanic Growing up in Southern Cali- students unable to pursue it. fornia, Cisneros said he developed “The lottery has been a bless- a lifelong passion for baseball, and ing because it’s enabled me and that the Los Angeles Dodgers are my wife to start our foundation his favorite team to this day. He and to really go out to make a dif- was also raised with an emphasis ference in kids’ lives and to really on education, an idea that formed help kids from underserved areas a key component of his current to find a path to higher education,” plans. Cisneros said. “Through our per- At the age of 18, Cisneros en- sonal giving and through the foun- listed in the Navy, in which he dation, we’ve given over $40 mil- served 10 years. lion away for the last 10 years.” Cisneros was sent on two de- Prior to running for Con- ployments during his Navy years: gress, he obtained an undergrad- one through Asia toward the Per- uate degree in political science sian Gulf and the other through from George Washington Uni- Europe toward the Mediterranean versity in Washington, D.C., fol- Sea. lowed by one master’s degree in “It was a great experience and business administration and an- it gave me an opportunity to real- other in urban education policy ly experience different cultures,” from Regis University in Denver, Cisneros said. “(It was great) to re- Colorado, and Brown Universi- ally go out there and see the world ty in Providence, Rhode Island, CISNEROS FOR CONGRESS and to talk with people on a ba- respectively. sis — a personal one to one ba- Gil Cisneros sits at his desk and carries out his congressional duties for the 39th District. sis — that we were not really able SEE OFFICE 2 Softball Baseball continues road start CSUF will play one game as Fullerton won two out of three from his success over the weekend up 19 innings pitched, allowing just splits in against the San Diego games, narrowly losing game three that had him named the Big West two earned runs combined against State Aztecs tonight. by a score of 2-1. Field Player of the Week by the con- Stanford. The trio also claimed 19 After the series win over the ference on Monday. The second strikeouts in total and limited the weekend, the Titans are now ranked baseman was a catalyst at the top of Cardinal to only two walks. San Diego TREVOR VERNOLA 24th overall by D1 Baseball. Fuller- the Titan lineup over the weekend. Coach Vanderhook has already Staf Writer ton entered the season unranked. Lew went 6-for-13, boasting a .462 been able to rely on his bullpen this CSUF fnished the Campbell/ San Diego State participated in batting average and a .533 on-base season. Evan Adolphus followed Cartier Classic in San Diego The Cal State Fullerton baseball the Coastal Carolina tournament percentage. Bibee with three scoreless innings team will head down to play against in Conway, South Carolina to be- Lew recorded a career-high four on Friday. Titus Groeneweg re- with a 2-2 record. San Diego State tonight for their gin their 2020 season, and their hits on Saturday as part of an 18-hit lieved Luckham for two scoreless fourth game of the season. The first outcome was similar to Fullerton’s barrage against the Cardinal pitch- innings on Saturday. Peyton Jones pitch from Tony Gwynn Stadium as they won their first two games ing staff. The 6-1 game was the capped off the weekend by follow- TAMEKA POLAND will be at 6 p.m. against Virginia Tech and Coastal 300th win of coach Rick Vander- ing Magrisi’s quality start with two Asst. Editor The Titans are coming off a Carolina and then fell in their final hook’s career. scoreless innings of his own. hard-fought opening series against game of the weekend against UNC Fullerton aims to build off of Using just two pitchers in each After opening the sea- 17th-ranked Stanford. Their pitch- Greensboro. their great pitching performances to game of the series should allow for son winning the first five of ing staff held the Cardinal to four Sophomore infielder Zach Lew start the season. Tanner Bibee, Kyle more flexibility for Vanderhook if their six games, Cal State runs over the three-game series aims to keep up the momentum Luckham and Joe Magrisi racked the team needs it against SDSU. Fullerton softball split their While the CSUF pitching staff slate of games at the Camp- started off their season strong, the bell/Cartier Classic, ending Aztecs struggled to keep their op- the tournament with a 7-4 ponents’ offense at bay. SDSU was win over Southern Utah. able to hold Coastal Carolina to just CSUF played a total of one run in their meeting, but that four games during the two- game was sandwiched between 16 day event, starting with a total runs given up to UNC Greens- win over BYU before drop- boro and Virginia Tech. ping their next two games One weakness for the Titans was against San Diego State and their four errors in three games a rematch against BYU. against Stanford. The two errors In the first game against on Sunday spoiled Magrisi’s and BYU, Fullerton was shut- Jones’ work on the mound. Look out in the first two innings, out for Fullerton to make a signifi- while BYU came out and cant effort to tighten up on defense scored in the first inning of against the Aztecs. the game. The Titans fought The game will be available back, scoring four back-to- to watch on Mountain West back runs and only giving Network. up one run to end the third The Titans will end their week inning. with a three-game homestand against Tulane over the weekend. It MATT BROWN / CSF ATHLETICS SEE CLASSIC 7 will be their first set of home games Tanner Bibee throws a pitch against Satnford at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond on Feb. 14. this season.

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Ling Ling Chang, Joseph co-authored The College Op- Cho and Josh Newman are portunity Act, which aims to running for District 29. provide disadvantaged stu- dents with more opportunities to attend institutions of high- KARINA GUTIERREZ Asst. Editor er education, according to the legislature. “The most notable impact an As the primary elections inch election can have on students is closer, three candidates will go that the California State Leg- head-to-head for a seat in the islature passes the budget, and California State Senate District that budget includes CSU fund- 29, which spans across 15 cit- ing. About half of what it costs ies from San Bernardino Coun- to educate a student comes from ty, Los Angeles County and Or- the state budget,” Jarvis said. ange County. Cho focuses on similar mat- On March 3, voters will ters but pays special attention to choose between incumbent Re- climate change. Unlike Chang, publican Ling Ling Chang, Cho has a specific focus on re- Democrat Joseph Cho and re- ducing the carbon footprint called former Democrat Sena- by stimulating new innovative tor Josh Newman. The top two technology. Cho also concen- contenders will move on to the trates on health care for all and general election in November. wishes to make sure that health Though Orange County’s insurance is affordable, accord- voter registration tipped in the ing to his campaign. Democrats’ favor, Republicans Al Barlevy, Cho’s campaign have held at least three of the manager, said that Cho’s Ph.D. five county seats in the past. allows him to understand the Only recently, the position had value of education and the im- been taken by a Democrat; for- portance of its allocated funds. mer senator Josh Newman. Cho’s dedication to sup- “Orange County, as a whole, port and sustain a Democracy now has more registered Dem- is fueled by his eight years as ocrats than Republicans,” said a councilmember, his time as Matthew Jarvis, Ph.D., an as- Mayor of Cerritos and his past sociate professor of political experiences with a South Ko- science at Cal State Fullerton. rean dictatorship in the ‘80s. “The county is more purple, but Barlevy said he believes the the state is so Democratic that contender has what it takes to LING LING CHANG FOR STATE SENATE even a large wave is likely just a win the seat from Chang and ripple here.” Newman. Republican Ling Ling Chang is the current state senator for District 29. Incumbent Ling Ling Chang “Joseph Cho is no weak ga- is one of the two remaining Re- zelle. He’s very strong. He publicans in the Orange Coun- comes out swinging. He has Although Newman paid a huge said. him apart as less of a politician ty State Senate. Chang entered the stamina needed to win,” political price, he continues to As a senator, he plans to al- and more of a public servant. office in 2018 after former Sen- Barlevy said. stand with the same platform he locate more money to the Cal “You might not like politics. ator Josh Newman was recalled Barlevy pointed out that Cho was with when he ran the first State, UC and community col- You might be disgusted by par- for voting on a gas tax increase is not a political target like time. lege systems in order to allevi- tisanship. Whether we like it or to fund public transportation, Newman. This was in reference “My core argument was basi- ate the cost carried by students. not, you’re still going to have according to the Secretary of to the comparison that charac- cally that people deserve better That plan includes cutting un- elections — we’re still going to State website. terized the former senator in the than they’re getting by way of necessary expenditures that do have a government. It’s really Since Chang’s election, she midst of the 2018 election. their lack of representation, es- not directly support education. important for you to be involved has focused on matters like The “weak gazelle” was a pecially at the local level where Newman shares similar ideas now so that we don’t waste more homelessness, public safety, term coined by Carl DeMaio, we have a massive state.That to his peers but believes his time in addressing these serious keeping taxes down, educa- a San Diego politician who was my pitch, and it hasn’t real- campaigning strategy of edu- problems that will affect all of tion and veteran’s issues. She crafted the recall on Newman. ly changed actually,” Newman cating the public on voting sets us,” Newman said. Offce: How the lottery sparked a political career

CONTINUED FROM 1 things that people talked about From his college years and was access to the congress- his time in the Navy, Cisneros man,” Cisneros said. said he was never into politics, Before Cisneros held office, but as he grew older, he devel- the district had not had a town oped a sense of responsibility. hall in over seven years. He has Cisneros said his inspira- taken the initiative to have reg- tion came from those who ular town halls and open of- work to give back to their fice hours so citizens can talk communities. to him and give feedback. His “I never really aspired to be next town hall is on Tuesday at a politician. I never really con- Washington Middle School in sidered myself a politician. La Habra at 6 p.m. When I ran in 2018, it was the Since taking office, Cisneros first time I ran for anything is a strong advocate for health and I just thought we needed care. He has been fighting for new voices in the Congress. the Affordable Care Act and That was one of the reasons lower prices for prescription why I ran,” Cisneros said. drugs, given his recent support Ultimately, Cisneros said he of the H.R. 3 Act. In addition loves who he has become, and to health care, environmental BUY believes that his 2018 cam- issues, gun legislation laws and paign transformed him when education are a few of the other he won against Republican ideas Cisneros said he is pas- candidate Young Kim. sionate about. “I think I’m continuing the “Hopefully I’ve been able to transformation. I’m now serv- inspire other students. I do it SELL ing in Congress and really get- because my life has been about ting out there and speaking service, and I’m really inspired with people and doing events by others who choose to serve and being out in the commu- when they don’t have to and nity. I’m really listening to the just want to make a difference constituents and giving them in other people’s lives,” Cisne- TRADE what they want. One of the ros said. FASHION sustainable style since 1974

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VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 4 Lifestyle TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 Album REVIEW Boniface releases debut album The self-titled LP combines To continue the heartache, sound return in the seventh take me back home.” I wake up shaking and I don’t synth-pop and smooth Visser also provides fans with track, “Your List,” as Visser The entire album feels like know why.” vocals with indie sensability. hopeless love in tracks like solemnly reflects on a previous a journey as Visser takes fans “Making Peace With Sub- “Dear Megan” and “Oh My love. The emotional ballad is between heartache, past rela- urbia” closes out the album as God.” simple and sad as lyrics like, “I tionships, future loves and re- it references the theme of the TAYLOR ARREY “Dear Megan” has a sound don’t remember the first time I turning to one’s roots. It feels first song. Returning to the se- Asst. Editor reminiscent of old school ‘80s saw you / But I remember what only right that the adventure renity of a piano-led ballad, music that will have fans want- it felt like,” remind listeners ends with a callback to where it Visser sings a heartfelt plea Canadian artist Boniface re- ing to jump up and dance. that feelings are powerful and all began — home. to be reborn again. The lyrics, leased his first self-titled de- Pleading for a past love, Viss- memories are bittersweet. The second to last track “Now I’m saying that I want but album on Friday, and er’s cries for a past romance The mood does not stay qui- “Stay Home” provides a stark you back / But what I really gave fans a wildly personal are raw and relatable. et for long, as “Wake Me Back contrast to the heaviness that mean is I just wanna feel clean soundtrack that confronts love, “Oh My God” captures Up” trades the complexity of defines the earlier ones. In this again,” are heart wrenching, past memories, growth and in- the feeling of falling in love. love for a youthful mentality sweet song, Visser embraces innocent and a perfect way to ner demons. Filled to the brim with meta- that cares little for the stress- simplicity and indulges in the end the album with a sense of Micah Visser, the musician phors, Visser’s lyrics beauti- es of the world. The song has a quiet moments that make life hope. and producer behind Boniface, fully describe what it feels like strange duality, wherein Visser worth cherishing. In yearning With unique blends of emo- takes fans on an emotionally to appreciate someone for who embraces the confusing nature for a simple life, the young star tions and songs written like charged ride with songs that they are. He sings, “You’re the of reality while simultaneous- does not forget about his past diary entries, Boniface’s new- resemble heartfelt diary en- watch / That fell off someone ly calling for a change as he and the trials that still weigh est album takes fans on a roll- tries. The raw sincerity of the else’s wrist / You’re the film closes the track with the lyrics, on him. He sings, “Tell me, ercoaster of self-discovery, lyrics combined with a pop nobody saw / They like it now, “I don’t even know what this ‘Baby, goodnight’ / Tell me growth, love and heartache, sound make for a listening ex- they’re hypocrites.” is / But it’s right where all the it’s a good life” and “I wake and as he redefines the pop perience that is both powerful The slow piano and soothing pressure is / Wake me up and up shaking and I don’t know / genre. and captivating. The 12-song soundtrack kicks off with “Waking Up in Suburbia,” a slow ballad that fits into any sad playlist. Viss- er vocalizes alongside a piano, and the poetic lyrics make sub- urban living seem less mun- dane and more like a peaceful wonderland. Though the beginning of the album feels melancholy, Visser falls into a pop beat in the sec- ond track that better suits his voice and energy he brings to the music. “I Will Not Return As A Tourist” has an upbeat sound, which is paired with a heavy message about a wan- dering soul looking for a per- manent place in the world. Though the majority of the album pays homage to Viss- er’s reputation as a synth-pop artist, he does not let the pop genre prevent him from ex- ploring darker themes of heart- ache, loss and confusion. The third track “Keeping Up,” has a fast beat that match- es the song’s emphasis on stay- ing one step ahead of whatever is behind. The lyrics question if a person can truly be with someone else if they can’t take care of themselves. Viss- er sings, “How can I help you when I’m running from the same damn thing? / Or keep your head above the water when my stomach sinks?” CINDY PROAÑO / DAILY TITAN Prime spots to take a nap on campus

Cal State Fullerton has freshman who is currently pursu- she said it is a quiet and comfort- desired nap spot. Chairez took naps on the third many comfy places to ing a degree in civil engineering, able location in the morning. Sometimes finding a spot to floor of the library and in the catch up on shut eye. said that while she normally does Senior Angie Zubia used to take sleep is intimidating, but Zubia TSU. not take naps on campus, she did naps on campus. She said that the said that napping on campus is “My advice is that, if you’re not nap at the Fullerton Arboretum last time she took a nap on campus nothing to be afraid of. paranoid of people watching you, MAGNUS LIN Staf Writer last semester. was in College Park’s basement “Honestly, don’t be afraid — then do it,” Chairez “It was good for me because during the fall semester. While she just do it. I think there’s a lot of said. there were hardly any people. It hasn’t taken a nap on campus this people that are afraid to nap on Emily Bonney, dean of the Pol- Students are tired. Between wasn’t too hot or too cold. It wasn’t semester, Zubia said she still advo- campus, but we’re all college stu- lak Library, said she frequently classes, jobs and homework, stu- exactly comfortable because I was cates for it because there are many dents. We all feel the same, I feel sees students napping in the li- dents can find themselves exhaust- doing it on the bench. Luckily, I hidden quiet places on campus. like, so I say just go for it,” shared brary. She does not condone nap- ed while on campus. Luckily, Cal didn’t get any ants on me,” Ávi- Zubia’s favorite place to nap is Zubia. ping in the library as it is hard for State Fullerton has a few perfect la-Guzmán said. the third floor of the library, which Michaela Chairez, an English librarians and security to know nap spots for students looking to Ávila-Guzmán has come close is designated as the quiet floor. It major who is minoring in journal- if a student is having a medical catch up on some much-needed to napping on the fourth floor of gets cold on that floor, so Zubia ism, is another senior who took emergency or if they are just sleep- rest. Pollak Library. While suggests that students bring a naps on campus during previous ing. She also said that sleeping on Taís Milena Ávila-Guzmán, a she has yet to fall asleep there, blanket or a sweater if this is their semesters. For three semesters, the floor makes it hard for others to use the aisles. “The TSU might have spaces that are better for that, where peo- ple are not trying to work,” Bonney said. Some students do not choose a specific location to take a nap. Stu- dents like Bianca Lambert, a jour- nalism broadcast major, choose to take naps in their cars. Lambert said that whenever she has a break between classes, she takes a nap in her car. Lambert said that cars are also safe places to nap because they of- fer a sense of privacy. “If you’re sleeping, you don’t feel like anyone’s gonna take your stuff or look at you or wake you up,” Lambert said. For students looking to rest in their cars, Lambert shared a few things they can do to make the most of their power nap, such as parking in the shade, rolling down the windows and bringing a pillow or blanket for comfort. Student life is tiring, but from the Fullerton Arboretum to the Pollak Library to cars in parking lots, there is no shortage of nap- ping spots on campus to help stu- dents catch up on those lost hours ARIANNA GUTIERREZ / DAILY TITAN of sleep.

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COURTESY PHOTOS OF EJ VILLANUEVA / DAILY TITAN Comedian Lydia Shahid at the Peeps and Treats monthly comedy show at Maz Cafe con Leche on Feb. 14.

The monthly showcase showcase the diverse range of co- Diana Hong, fellow come- through the mobile app Din- it, and then right after this show, highlights diverse voices medic voices out there, and I think dian and co-producer of Peeps eroONE, according to Senah you’re into promoting the next that’s a really huge gift.” andTreats, said she aims to pro- Kim, the owner of Maz Cafe con show. It’s never stopping,” said in the comedy industry. This fun night is an opportuni- mote accurate representations of Leche. Hong. ty for the Orange County commu- their audience members. “Whatever the price of the Bit- Vincent Kim, a CSUF alumnus, BRIANA TORRES nity to come together and share “It’s like every single time you coin is for the day, it’ll transition said that he attended the show Editor laughs while tackling difficult top- come, there’s going to be a comic that into dollars from the moment to enjoy some fun after a tiring ics such as racial stereotypes, sex- that is hopefully a voice that rep- you purchase,” Kim said. week. Singles, couples and communi- ual orientation, racism and mental resents you and then that you en- Customers were encouraged to “I was looking to get out of ty members gathered at Maz Cafe health. Because the atmosphere joy,” Hong said. try Hispanic-inspired drinks and the house. It’s been a long week con Leche on Friday for a night is light and comedic, these topics The night featured traditional enjoy the space during the show, at work. Wanted to do something filled with laughter, love and rec- become easier to discuss. Hispanic drinks such as horcha- as the cafe provided a home en- fun,” Kim said. ognition of diverse voices. Abi Prabakar, a Cal State Ful- ta lattes and mazapan lattes, and vironment that welcomed change Kim went on to share how the Maz Cafe con Leche is a hid- lerton alumna from the Mihay- the ambiance of the cafe created a and diversity. comedy show is open to anyone. den gem located in Downtown lo School of Business, said that welcoming environment. “I feel like it unites us all, even Whether it is couples or single Santa Ana that hosts the Peeps it was her first time attending the Maz Cafe con Leche has a though we’re all very different” people, anyone will “have a great andTreats comedy show on the show and visiting the cafe. seperate space for coworking shared Maria Perea, Maz Cafe time here.” second Friday of each month. De- “I think (the comedy show) will members: people who want to en- con Leche barista. The Peeps and Treats collabo- spite the show’s sweet name, the be something that people can get joy the shop’s amenities without The Peeps and Treats come- ration with Maz Cafe con Leche purpose behind the event is more to do together,” Prabakar said. the noise and crowdedness. dy show aims “to find comedians provides a platform for unrepre- meaningful as it aims to provide a Prabakar said that the represen- Members are able to receive around the community, around sented comics to showcase a wide platform for underrepresented art- tation of ethnicities and nationali- discounts on specialty drinks, get Orange County, that pretty much range of talents and redefine the ists and comics to showcase their ties during the event reminded her free refills on tea and coffee and want to expand or have already traditional view of comedy. talent. of the diversity she saw at Fuller- have access to high-speed inter- expanded,” Perea said. “We just want to welcome peo- Crystal Su, a comedian and ton. She said CSUF always has “a net, a printer and separate office Hong also discussed the work ple to have a fun time, enjoy our co-producer of Peeps andTreats, special place in my heart just be- spaces. that is dedicated to promoting the drinks, pretty much get to know said, “We have this opportuni- cause there’s so much to do — so The cafe is also the first coffee event. the community, socialize and just ty being partnered with Maz to much diversity.” shop to accept bitcoin payment “There’s so much that goes into have fun in general,” Perea said. TitanCon’s maid cafe has got it made Convention ofers a space for students who enjoy anime TitanCon’s semesterly Maid cafés in which the workers are “It involves maids giving their designated maid or butler, Café. In conference room A, dressed up as either maids or you food or they’ll sit at the the host facilitates giveaways and Japanese culture. elaborate pastel colored wigs butlers. tables, play games, talk about and dance performances. Each were spread across the crowd Maids were dressed in your favorite shows, favorite person is given a raffle tick- ELIZABETH TOVAR accompanied by people dressed French style maid outfits, in- movies or just have a nice con- et before they enter and those Staf Writer in maid and butler outfits. Ti- dividually customized with versation,” said Emily Lisac, a lucky enough to get picked win MAGNUS LIN tanCon, an organization aimed makeup, wigs, jewellery and maid working the café. anime figurines. Staf Writer at bringing an anime and gam- accessories, while the butlers Maids and butlers are also One figurine was so highly ing convention to their fellow wore button-up shirts, vests able to punish their customers desired that one of the butlers Japanese-pop music and Titans, held a cosplay restau- and suspenders. if they chose to participate in arm-wrestled maids and regu- cheers from students echoed rant event titled “A Very Love- Aside from the aesthetic, punishment. lar participants to keep it. through the Titan Student ly Maid Café!” with a Valen- maids and butlers are required “With the person’s consent, On theme with the Valen- Union Pavillion lobby on Satur- tine’s Day flair. Originating in to conduct themselves in a spe- if they lose a game — or if they tine’s Day occasion, dance day night as students attended Japan, maid cafés are themed cific way. really want to — they can ei- coordinators Tobi Valen- ther go up stage or at their ta- cia and Samantha Bonsol ble, maybe they’ll have to con- chose love songs for their fess their love to a maid, or choreographies. they’ll have to say a famous “When we do ‘Gentleman,’ line from an anime or anime that’s obviously a very famous movie or TV series or sing an song. We do that when we want opening of their favorite show to hype up the crowd because or movie,’’ Lisac said. it’s fun when everyone knows However, there are certain it. We do a mixture of popular stereotypes that maid cafés songs and more on-theme ob- face. scure-ish type songs,” Bonsol “I think the biggest one is said. that lonely men go there to get Bonsol and Valencia dou- attention. While that is kind of bled their performances from true, it’s more than that. That’s last semester’s café. Saturday’s just one corner of how maid ca- event had a total of 12 perfor- fes are. It’s not just lonely peo- mances, ranging from solos, ple, it’s a party,” said Shane Na- duos and group dances. Even gatani, president of TitanCon. though the coordinators are not TitanCon’s maid cafés serve seasoned dancers, they used a different purpose than typ- their experience from high ical Japanese cafés. It is an school color guard to put on a event that brings together those show. who enjoy anime and Japa- Being in charge of the main nese culture, and also provides entertainment can be challeng- a safe space for people to be ing, especially with 12 dances themselves. to coordinate, but every perfor- “Maid café is like a really mance was followed by accla- big party where you can leave mation from the audience. your anxieties outside and es- “The bright smiles on their pecially if you’re into anime, faces when (the dancers) real- you can just be yourself with- ize we did it, you know? That’s out judgment cause everyone’s just so nice,” Valencia said. just there with the same inter- From karaoke to dance per- est and same mindset,” Naga- formances to arm-wrestling, ELIZABETH TOVAR / DAILY TITAN tani said. there certainly wasn’t any Students gathered inside the Titan Student Union to take photos with performers at the Maid Cafe on Feb. 15. While attendees play games shortage of excitement at Ti- such as Uno or Jenga, with tanCon’s maid café.

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Film magic relies on creative down to deal with the death of writing and marketing — his daughter. Warner Bros. En- not an angry fanbase. tertainment Inc. then passed the directing torch to Joss Whedon, who finished the film. KASON CLARK Editor However, instead of finishing the film the way Snyder intended, the studio used the staff change as When Paramount Pictures re- an opportunity to win back fans. leased the first trailer for “Son- The film went through massive ic the Hedgehog” in April 2019, reshoots, shifting Snyder’s origi- fans were far from happy. Most nal dark and serious tone to Whe- of the outrage was directed at the don’s quippy and lightweight one, video game character’s design for as seen in his other works such as the live-action movie. Fans lam- “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and basted the design for being creepy “The Avengers.” as his teeth were too human-like. In spite of the readjustments Sonic was also criticized for lack- meant to satisfy fans, “Justice ing similar features to the tradi- League” was heavily criticized, tional character design. and also underperformed at the Instead of sticking with Sonic’s box office. Now, Warner Bros. original design, the production Entertainment Inc. has shifted company decided to significantly away from its grand plans for an alter it and push the movie’s re- interconnected cinematic uni- lease date back three months to verse like Marvel and is focusing give the visual effects team time on stand-alone solo films. to change it. Even though fans had a rea- For the studio, the delay was son to be upset with Sonic’s de- worth it. “Sonic the Hedgehog” sign and maybe Snyder’s dark had a $58 million dollar open- approach to DC characters, fan ing weekend, the largest opening backlash can be misguided for ever for a live-action video game making adjustments. A recent ex- film adaptation. The movie also ample of this misguided fan ser- earned positive reviews from au- vice was Disney’s decision to re- diences with an “A” Cinemas- duce the role of Rose Tico in “Star core and a 94% audience score on Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” RottenTomatoes. Introduced in “Star Wars: The Paramount Pictures listened Last Jedi,” Kelly Marie Tran was to the fans, and it worked out the first Asian American actress for them. However, “Sonic the with a prominent live-action role Hedgehog” is an exception to the in the franchise. However, her rule when it comes to catering to character was met with unwar- the fans, and Hollywood should ranted criticism, and Tran had to not make it a habit to listen to the leave social media after receiving fans over creators, as it tends to racist comments. backfire. Instead of ignoring the racist HUYEN TRAN TRAN / DAILY TITAN The revision of Sonic was the comments and people, it seems satisfy fans by making Rey relat- While the studios made these for his version of “Justice League” first time a film studio responded like director J.J. Abrams listened ed to the returning Emperor Pal- decisions to make fans happy, in to be finished and released to the to the fans’ backlash and altered to them and reduced Rose Tico to patine instead of being a com- the process, they forgot about the public because of how much they a film to satisfy upset fans. Af- nothing more than a background pletely original character. Despite fans that were happy with their enjoyed his vision. ter the critical lashing that “Bat- character. this and other changes meant to previous decisions. By chang- Studios cannot be too sensitive man v. Superman: Dawn of Jus- By giving into misguided feed- please fans, the movie did not re- ing their plans to try to bring in to the demands of fans because tice” received for director Zack back, much-needed representa- ceive the response Disney desired. fans they already alienated, they they will never be able to satisfy Snyder’s dark tone, Warner Bros. tion on the big screen was taken It received the worst reviews of pushed everyone else away. everyone. While listening to fans Entertainment Inc. responded by away. any live-action “Star Wars” mov- Even more than two years af- can be beneficial at times, it is far altering their next film, “Justice Abrams also gave into backlash ie. Now, Disney is slowing down ter the original release of “Justice from ideal for studios to let thou- League.” from the previous installment by production on “Star Wars” mov- League,” fans of Snyder’s dark sands of different minds guide After producing most of the giving viewers what they wanted ies as they rethink their plans style in “Batman v Superman: their business practices and cre- film, Snyder decided to step in that film. For one, they tried to with the franchise. Dawn of Justice” still campaign ative decisions.

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 Sports 7 Classic: Titans cap weekend with win CONTINUED FROM 1 BYU, Fullerton’s next oppo- Neil singled down the left field score to 3-1. with one run, Fullerton’s Irie The Titans continued to run nent was San Diego State. line which brought Siofele Both teams went scoreless Siofele propelled her first home the board, adding two more This game was scoreless un- home, and gave Fullerton the for the next two innings, but at run of the season right through runs in both the fourth and til the fifth inning, when Del- 2-1 lead. Down but not out, the the top of the fifth, BYU put up the left of the bleachers, which fifth inning. BYU quickly an- gadillo hit a single to the left Aztecs responded in the bot- a pair of runs. They went on to gave the Titans a 3-1 lead head- swered back with a run of field which brought home Irie tom of the eighth with their dominate the game in the top ing into the third inning. their own in the bottom of the Siofele for the score. SDSU re- own two runs, reclaiming the of the sixth inning when they The Titans dominated the sixth. sponded with a score of their lead and ending the game with put up eight additional runs. home plate in the third inning, Fullerton was shutout after own in the bottom of the sixth a 3-2 victory over the Titans. Fullerton scored in the first putting up four runs. However, the fifth inning, but their ex- inning. Fullerton competed in two and second inning and went Southern Utah would not give cellent defense allowed them to This game featured the bat- more games on Saturday with scoreless the rest of the game. up, adding one run in the top of hold off BYU and capture the tle of the pitchers, as Fuller- another double header which The Titans tried to gain control the fourth inning. The defense 8-3 victory. Titan right-field- ton’s Sophia Frost started the included a rematch against of the game, but BYU pressed for the Titans was outstanding, er and Big West Freshman of game by retiring SDSU’s first BYU. on the gas and never let up. as they shut out the Thunder- the Week Megan Delgadillo led 10 batters. Frost pitched 6.1 With day one in the books, The Titan’s offense and de- birds for the rest of the game, the team with two hits and two innings while allowing sev- Fullerton looked to rebound fense didn’t click in this game, earning a final score of 7-4. runs. en hits, one run, one walk and from that late loss against San and Fullerton had to regroup Fullerton will have a week Sophomore pitcher Dani six strikeouts. SDSU’s Maggie Diego to hopefully get another before heading into their last off before returning to the Martinez had a complete Balint countered by record- win over BYU. game against Southern Utah. field, as their next game will game, giving up nine hits and ing five hits, two runs, one The game against BYU start- At the start of the game be at the Mary Nutter Classic three walks and recording two earned run, one walk and seven ed with both teams scoring one against Southern Utah, the on Saturday Feb. 22.. They will strikeouts for the night. Mar- strikeouts. run in the first inning. Fuller- Titans put three runs on the have four games in two days, tinez improved her season re- The Titans remained score- ton went on to score another board in the top of the first facing off against Utah, Notre cord to 4-0. less for the next two innings, two runs in the bottom of the inning. While Southern Utah Dame, Oregon State and Ari- Fresh off the victory against but at the top of the eighth, second inning, extending the countered in the second inning zona State.

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VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 8 Sports TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 Tennis served first losses of the season CSUF was handed weekend Cal Poly San Luis Obipso with Melosch while Such lost to Ce- the first points of the dual match, 5-7 and 6-7. Garcia and defeats by San Diego State the best overall record in the cile Morin, 2-6 and 1-6. In the match. Acidera and Valenzuela Valenzuela were defeated in University and St. Mary’s. conference at 6-1. final singles match that allowed lost to Kozreyva and Danielle straight sets as well, as they Against the Aztecs, the Ti- to conclude, Valenzuela lost to McIntyre, 2-6, in the final dou- conceded the final point for St. tans gave up two of three dou- Abbie Mulbarger, 1-6 and 0-6. bles match. Mary’s to defeat CSUF, 5-2. BRYAN VALLADARES bles matches and conceded the The Titans then faced off In the singles matches, the The Titans are returning to Asst. Editor first point. YuSeung Suh and against St. Mary’s on Sunday Titans kept the matches close as the Titan Courts on Feb. 21 at Camila Garcia lost the first afternoon at the Titans Courts. Tobrand defeated Jordan Harris 1:30 p.m. against the Universi- Cal State Fullerton women’s match, 3-6, while Jadie Acidera CSUF lost in a match that was in a close match, 6-2 and 7-5. ty of New Mexico, and Feb. 22 tennis lost back-to-back match- and Taylor Valenzuela lost the much closer than the score in- Acidera went back and forth against UC Riverside for a dual es this past weekend. On the second match, 0-6. As a result dicated. Acidera and Valenzue- with Hovda in a close match but match at 11:00 a.m. road against San Diego State of losing the first two matches, la faced off against 19th-ranked fell short in a close contest, 4-6 UC Riverside has an overall the Titans had their five-game Eira Tobrand and Petra Such DI singles player in the nation, and 3-6. Suh defeated McIn- record of 3-3 and lost their first winning streak snapped by a did not have to finish the final Mariia Kozreyva, in a doubles tyre, 7-5 and 6-1, and earned conference game against UC score of 4-0 on Saturday. At doubles match. match and were defeated, 2-6. the Titans’ second point of the Davis. The Highlanders have a home on Sunday, CSUF lost to In the singles matches, CSUF Tobrand and Such battled day. 33% winning percentage in sin- St. Mary’s by a score of 5-2. was unable to record a point, Lene Mari Hovda and Liesl Such played tough in her gles and doubles, CSUF win- The Titans have an overall re- as they lost all their finished Pieters in a tightly contested match against Aubane Ville ning percentage in singles is cord of 5-2, second-best in the matches. Suh lost her singles match, but fell short in the final as both sets went into extra 54% and in doubles, their re- Big West this year. CSUF trails match, 2-6 and 1-6, to Alicia game, 5-7, that gave St. Mary’s games, but ultimately lost the cord is 68%.

ADAM MALDONADO / DAILY TITAN Eira Tobrand returns a hit against Azusa Pacifc University on Feb. 5 at Titan Courts. Women’s Indoor Track and Field competed in Seattle CSUF travelled to meters. Washington from Feb. 14-15. On Saturday, the Titans for the Husky Invitational. tackled day two of the Husky Classic. Junior Mariah Lark earned KELLY BOONKRONG fourth place in the pole vault TALIA CANTLEY at3.67 meters, and beat her in- Staf Writers door track and field personal best, 3.65 meters, at the Colo- rado Invitation in 2019. Cal State Fullerton’s indoor In the pole vault event senior track and field team competed Shelby Noble placed eighth in the Husky Classic in Seat- with a 3.52 meter clearance tle, Washington on Friday and and freshman Erika Flaherty Saturday. cleared 3.37 meters in eleventh On Friday, junior Iesha place. Hamm took first place in the Noble recorded her indoor women’s high jump. personal best at 3.80 meters Hamm cleared 1.78 meters, at the Colorado Invitational in placing first in the women’s 2018. high jump and falling slightly Stewart finished in 10th short of her own personal best place with a time of 8.08 in and CSUF’s current high jump the preliminary round of the record, 1.79 meters. 60-meter dash. Lucy Corbett of Montana Freshman Maya Occiano fol- State followed behind Hamm lowed with a time of 58.60 in at 1.75 meters. the 400-meter sprint — the During the preliminary second best time of her ca- round of the 60-meter hur- reer — which earned her 13th dles, sophomore Mariah Stew- place. art took 12th place with a time Stewart completed the same of 9.02 seconds. At the Moun- race in 62.39, coming in 19th tain Pacific Sports Federation place. Championships in 2019, Stew- The mile run was completed art achieved her 60-meter hur- by junior Trinity Ruelas with a dle personal best for indoor personal best time of 4 minutes track and field with a time of 56.25 seconds. 8.73. Also achieving personal best Sophomore Bertha Sola and times were junior Alyssa Block junior Sinai Fatafehi competed at 4:58.04 and senior Sandra in the women’s weight throw. Flores at 4:58.41. Sola’s toss came in at 16.53 The Titans will prepare for meters, placing her in 14th the Last Chance Elite Meet on place and beating her mark of Feb. 21, as well as the Moun- 15.56 at the Colorado Invita- tain Pacific Sports Federation tion in Boulder, Colorado on Championships the following Feb. 1. Fatafehi placed 24th weekend. Both events will be with a toss marked at 15.49 held in Seattle, Washington.

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