Monday, August 24 - Thursday August 27, 2020 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Volume 108 Issue 1

Cal State Universities face SPECIAL years of financial uncertainty EDITION

COVID-19 Issue INSIDE

ELIZA GREEN / DAILY TITAN The palm tree lined walkway between the Titan Student Union and the Nutwood parking structure at Cal State Fullerton. A hiring freeze and cost- for the California State Universi- March, the economic impact will some layoffs of valued employees The current economic situation cutting eforts were applied ties, Chancellor Timothy White likely extend well past then. across the system, we believe it is has been compared to the 2008 throughout the system. warned of at least three years of COVID-19, which has wreaked possible to minimize the number recession, which, along with be- economic uncertainty within the both economic and emotion- of layoffs without seeking to ne- ing a national disaster, incited tu- CSUs. al havoc, sent the CSU into a fi- gotiate a furlough program with ition increases and staff furloughs KARINA GUTIERREZ At a town hall on Wednesday, nancial downturn when it forced our labor unions this fiscal year,” within the CSU. From 2008 to JESSICA BENDA White said that although the CSU schools online in March. In July, White wrote. “Thus, with our cur- 2011, the CSU reduced the num- Editors is going into the first year “reason- White sent out an email to facul- rent understanding of our bud- ber of its employees by 8.8%, and ably well-prepared financially” ty and staff regarding impending get from the state, we do not plan the chancellor’s office reduced CSU Chancellor says it could with the help of reserves and the layoffs and warning of the fiscal to negotiate a furlough program management personnel by 11%. take three years to financially re- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Eco- challenges. for this fiscal year, but it is most cover from Covid-19. nomic Security Act, also known “While, regrettably, there have likely necessary in fiscal year As the fall semester kicks off as the CARES Act, money from been and may continue to be 2021-22.” SEE MONEY 2 Volleyball bonding beyond the court Pep up With the season postponed, teams, had their 2020 season women to learn about them- affirmation. CSUF fnds ways to stay postponed due to the COVID-19 selves?” Preston said. “I real- “We have so many differ- connected through Zoom. pandemic. ly realized and I had to check ent people on our team, and Before the announcement was myself through these moments. I think it’s good to talk about the new made on July 29, all CSUF fall Like, what am I doing as a wom- it. You have to realize where JORDAN MENDOZA sports were unsure what was an, especially as a black wom- your other teammates are com- Editor going to happen at the start of an, to uplift my young women ing from, and it’s important to their seasons. In hopes of be- and also show them representa- know what’s going on in the semester If last season was any indica- ing prepared, Preston said she tions of women that they would world and it’s important to edu- tion, Cal State Fullerton volley- wrote down in her journal what never maybe come across?” cate our young woman,” Polster ball was poised for success this she and the coaches would do The topics discussed range said. “Volleyball is a lot of their year. for any scenario. from the effects of the pandem- lives, but there is something be- Here’s a five-step guide With 17 total wins in Ashley While it was not what the ic to racial and social justice yond that.” to get motivated during Preston’s first four years as head team had hoped for, the an- issues going on in the coun- Part of helping educate the coach, the Titans made tremen- nouncement from the Big West try. Senior outside hitter Alicia team is that every Friday the this virtual semester. dous strides as they went 12-15 board of directors allowed the Dennis said the conversations coaches invite women from dif- last year. Although they fin- coaching staff to develop a plan, between the team were much ferent career fields to talk on ished seventh in the Big West and it is not just focusing on needed, with assistant coach their Zoom meetings. One of standings, it was their best fin- volleyball but rather it’s educat- Nicole Polster adding that the those speakers included Romar- TAYLOR ARREY ish since 2012. ing and building up the young coaches wanted to create a safe ilyn Ralston, program director Asst. Editor However, the chance to fur- athletes on the team. space for everyone to say what of Project Rebound at CSUF. ther improve on the court is on “It really came down to OK, they want to say, which includes pause, as they, like many other what would we want our young words of encouragement and SEE TEAM 8 At the start of a normal fall semester, students would be bustling to class, cars would be racing to find a parking spot and professors would be greeting students in a lec- ture hall. Needless to say, fall 2020 will be much dif- ferent. As you begin to nav- igate the world of virtual in- struction and prepare for class meetings, we’re here to help you find something that you might be currently lacking: motivation. With only 239 classes ap- proved for in-person instruc- tion, the majority of Cal State Fullerton’s student popula- tion will face schedules based entirely on virtual learning. While the prospect of learn- ing from home seems won- derful — wearing pajamas to class, sleeping in and nap- ping during breaks — the ab- sence of a steady school rou- tine can cause students to feel unmotivated. This guide in- cludes tips to help you create a positive home environment that fosters motivation and a strong work ethic for the start KASON CLARK / DAILY TITAN of online classes.

The Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball huddled up during a timeout at a game in Titan Gym. SEE PREPARE 4

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM 2 News MONDAY, AUGUST 24 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 Money: Chancellor says layoffs are inevitable CONTINUED FROM 1 the current year,” Relyea said. “Financial need not only sus- paying staff and faculty. he acknowledged that it would On Wednesday, White said “We’ll see what’s going to hap- tained, but went up for most of “Of course, there are services not completely solve the prob- that the CSU has been attempt- pen in years two and three.” our students and their families and materials that are not of- lem. He also urged any students ing to combat the COVID-19 Relyea said the state’s cut to and that even students who do fered because of the pandemic, experiencing any difficulties to losses with a hiring freeze and the total operating budget for not have demonstrated financial and each campus has reviewed contact a faculty member for cost-cutting measures, such as this year is a little over 4.5%, and need before the pandemic did and will continue to review those assistance. the halting of travel on state that it was manageable. have it now,” Hong said. specific campus fees on a case- He added that the system funds. The federal CARES Act mon- Many students said they have by-case basis,” he said. “Cam- was working hard in Washing- Steve Relyea, the executive ey had been a help to the system, felt that the programs available puses may make additional fee ton, D.C. to acquire another re- vice chancellor and chief finan- as a large portion of the funds at their respective campuses adjustments for materials ser- lief package as emergency grant cial officer, said that much of the had gone to the students and have become inaccessible, which vices and facilities that just can’t money for students, and will impact will rely on undetermined campuses in response to the rev- sparked concerns for the cam- be provided.” continue to purchase and loan factors such as vaccine availabil- enue shortfall, he said. pus-based fees that were being Technology has also become equipment to those in need. ity and an economic turnaround, Luoluo Hong, the associate charged. For instance, students a source of unease for students “We don’t have enough to leaving it unknown how long the vice chancellor, said that they were charged for athletic fees de- that have struggled to acquire cover everything, we’re mak- CSU will be impacted. recognized the increase in fi- spite the postponement of most the equipment needed for online ing great progress, but I know “In this first year, our goal is nancial need that many stu- sports for the remainder of the learning. there’s going to be some students to really safeguard the quali- dents experienced as a result of year. White said that he will be us- who are going to feel, regretta- ty of education to our students the ongoing pandemic and said Relyea said that the mandato- ing his position as chancellor on bly, that they can’t access what and protect our faculty and staff that services and programs were ry fees were used to provide es- California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s they’re trying to access but we in terms of adverse impact to still available to meet a student’s sential services even when most council to get broadband inter- need them to get a hold of some- them. And right now, we think primary need, such as food assistance and instruction will be net for the campuses in order to body so we can find a solution,” we’re managing that okay for insecurity. offered virtually, in addition to close the digital divide, although White said. New electrical options could lower bills

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JORDAN MENDOZA / DAILY TITAN Fullerton City Council decision may potentially system is not just a city-run util- California Edison, in order to long-term responsibilities to see a change in their day-to-day ities service, but an independent generate and distribute power. maintain the system would be. electric system. Southern Cali- create new jobs. system that can buy power from Graham said this system could Graham said a risk to the sys- fornia Edison will still be a pri- sources other than Southern Cal- create well paid green-collar jobs tems is that there is no price mary provider of electricity be- ANTHONY ROBLEDO ifornia Edison. involving electric vehicle parking guarantee because the level of cause they own the power line Editor Electricity purchases are gen- and natural gas pipelines. competition is uncertain. When infrastructure, and they will still NOAH BIESIADA erally cheaper under this model Fullerton’s decision comes as asked for her opinion by the be responsible for maintenance Asst. Editor since owners decide what type other Orange County cities con- council, she said the new system and will show up on the electric- of power they want. Increased lo- sider joining the effort. Graham was worth looking at but she did ity bill. cal control could also allow in- said that Costa Mesa, Santa Ana not think the city should invest in City council members also The Fullerton City Council creased investment in green en- and Huntington Beach are all set the program just yet. made it clear that they were not voted on Tuesday to look into a ergy alternatives if residents are to discuss the issue in the coming “I think it’s worthwhile to ex- interested in investing any mon- new electrical system that could interested, which Graham said is weeks. plore, but I would be hesitant ey in the program until they have lower rates for residents. a benefit of this system. The city of Irvine launched the to write any checks,” Graham heard more details. Councilman Community Choice Ener- Owners make decisions re- effort to establish a county-wide said. Bruce Whitaker was the only gy systems, also known as CCE garding the energy system such program in the final months of Graham also said while the member who chose to abstain systems, have been implemented as where the power comes from, 2019, and started searching for program can lead to lower bills from the vote altogether. across California and have set up what type technology to invest in partners in July to help bear the for residents, it is not a guaran- The city council did not set a a local board with a representa- and what types of customer pro- cost of starting the new system, teed result. date for the next update on the tive from each participating city grams to implement. which is estimated to be $8 mil- This is due to an exit fee program, but directed city staff to to vote on local power require- A Community Choice Ener- lion to $10 million, according to for switching to a Community begin conversations with Irvine ments and guidelines. Around gy system could also create more a feasibility study commissioned Choice Energy system, which ex- about what a partnership would 80% of the state will likely use jobs if a system owner decides to by Irvine. ists to make the costs indifferent look like. “I would really be in- this system by 2025, according invest in microgrid technology, The more cities that join, the for Southern California Edison terested in exploring this. There’s to a presentation from the city Graham said. cheaper it is for each one in- users. no commitment yet, but definite- council. A microgrid is a self contained volved, but questions still remain Graham reiterated multiple ly I think we should go to the Antonia Graham, the deputy system that can break off from over how much Fullerton would times that even if the city choos- next phase,” said Councilman city manager, said that the new the main grid, such as Southern be asked to invest and what their es to join, most people would not Ahmad Zahra.

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ELIZA GREEN / DAILY TITAN Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Student Union. Virtual semester challenges student leaders

Associated Students there needs to be that extra to make sure that all of our have permanent food pan-

President Marcus Reveles step.” It doesn’t matter student organizations feel tries on campus, leaving focuses on mental health. Gov. Gavin Newsom re- “if we’re virtual this good about this upcoming CSUF lagging behind, but cently signed Assembly Bill year. We still “ need year financially.” the ASI board of directors 1460, which mandates eth- Though the pandemic has passed a motion to build the JESSICA BENDA to help support our Editor nic studies as a California disrupted daily life, Reveles pantry last fall. State University graduation students. said that hasn’t immensely Hanna, who was on the requirement for the fresh- hindered ASI’s planned per- board last year as well, ASI to focus on applying man class of 2021-22. SELENE HANNA manent food pantry, which stressed the importance of campus resources to stu- Reveles praised the bill, ASI secretary/treasurer would provide free grocer- continuing development dent’s virtual experience adding that ASI plans on ies to students facing food with the project amid the Cal State Fullerton’s stu- having a social justice insecurity. pandemic. dent leaders are focused on speaker series through- He said that it is still on “It doesn’t matter if we’re bringing campus resources out the year. No speakers don’t hit roadblocks,” Han- track to be completed by the virtual this year,” she said. to students at home as they have been confirmed yet he na said. “Just to be a support fall. “We still need to help sup- move into an unprecedented said. for them to help guide them Almost all other CSUs port our students.” academic year. “I really want to keep mo- CSUF’s Associated Stu- mentum running on even dents government may have years and years and forev- left behind their offices in er after I graduate. I hope the Titan Student Union, but that’s the direction that we ASI President Marcus Rev- continue to move,” Reveles Editor-in-Chief Lifestyle Assistants Copy Editor Social Media Editor eles said that will not deter said. Jessica Benda Taylor Arrey Stepheny Gehrig Lauren Wong their work in the upcoming Student leaders are also Managing Editor Jason Sanchez Deputy Editor Social Media Assistants semester. preparing new ways for in- Adam Maldonado Chloe Le Charlotte Kong Demi Zamarripa He has his eyes set on coming students to connect Senior Editors Eder Ramirez Copy Assistants Jacqueline Dang building up mental health with the campus from afar. EDITORIAL Aryton Lauw Dimitra Doiphode Jiyo Cayabyab resources which have be- While freshmen are normal- Sports Editor Jordan Mendoza Tais Avila-Guzman Illustrator come pivotal as the pan- ly thrown into on-campus Bryan Valladares demic drives up anxiety and events such as Discover- News Editor Deputy Editor Guadalupe Rodriguez Rebecca Mena depression. fest, the annual showcase of Karina Gutierrez Taneka Poland Jessica Bernal Illustrator Assistants “Whenever this is over, student organizations, this Deputy Editor Sports Assistants Layout Editor Cindy Proaño Anthony Robledo students are going to come year’s freshmen will only Jose Flores Alexander Alvarado Arianna Gutierrez News Assistants out of this with physi- experience it through their Carlos Vega Layout Assistant Huyen Tran Tran cal, emotional and mental computers. Emily Downer Kim Pham Margaret Tran Leticia Perez Hugo Rios health being heavily im- Khai Hoang, ASI chief Photo Editor Jade McIntyre Noah Biesiada Jason Long pacted from quarantine and communications officer, Therese Lim Multimedia Editor Zara Flores Opinion Editor COVID,” Reveles said. said he is striving to ensure Photo Assistants Jonathan Phan CSUF’s Counseling and that students will still be Lifestyle Editor Madeline Gray Elisabeth Ragan Multimedia Assistant Psychological Services is able to communicate con- Michelle Ibañez Opinion Assistants Carlos Cordova largely unrecognized by cerns to the administration, Deputy Editor Vanessa Siguenza Travis Jepeway many students, he said. Rev- as well as improving re- Nicole Trinidad Kristina Garcia Faculty Adviser eles and his team are striv- source accessibility. Kennedi Lopes Walter Baranger ing to improve awareness of “One of the big things that available resources via mar- my team has been looking keting and collaboration be- at is making sure that stu- Director Of Advertising Marketing Coordinators Account Executives Student Accountant tween departments. dents have access to CAPS Isabel Cambiaso Shamanee Bodinayake Jacob Maloney Doris Henriquez Reveles also wants to con- resources, Title IX resourc- Marketing Managers Joey Lynn Erik Pablo Distribution Manager tinue the conversation re- es, different civic engage- Courtney Lambe Alysa Rodriguez Jonathan Tamayo Phuc Tran garding racial issues both ment resources that we’re Haley Snyder Lauren Wong on and off campus. Last working on in terms of dis- Phuc Tran Faculty Adviser year, a fraternity’s virtu- tributing to students,” Ho- Graphic Designers Michelle Kurland Sarah Fong al flyer watermarked with a ang said. ADVERTISING racial slur sent the campus With the ever-changing Makenzie Van Vooren into turmoil, which was lat- COVID-19 situation, Hoang er followed by the appear- noted the need for flexibili- ance of racially charged ty- as students start the fall hate notes in campus hous- semester there is no update Editor-in-Chief (657) 278-5815 [email protected] ing and white supremacist on what the spring semester News Line (657) 278-4415 [email protected] stickers on campus. could look like as of now. Sports Line (657) 278-3149 [email protected] CSUF created the website Selene Hanna, ASI exec-

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Invest in a Planner aesthetic that can gauge which the week, getting ready for Not only do students have activity will require most of the day and scheduling times to worry about online class- your time during the week. to take breaks. Use the extra es and assignments, but many time you have to get a good Titans will also continue par- Create a Workspace night’s sleep every night or ticipating with campus or- Whether it’s wanting to decide when you want to take ganizations, work and oth- climb into bed, getting dis- lunch breaks. This weekly er activities online. Instead tracted by roommates or tak- routine will mimic a regular of trying to track all of these ing another snack break, school routine, and the struc- responsibilities on your own, working from home poses a ture will give you motivation consider investing in a plan- multitude of challenges that to get through each day with a ner for the 2020-21 school compromise your ability to purpose. year. focus. For this, try to estab- Don’t feel pressured to buy lish a set work environment Set Goals and Plan Ahead something extravagant or that alienates you from pos- No goal is too big or too break the bank, and consider sible distractions. This could small. Instead of blindly purchasing a simple one. The be a desk in a bedroom, an working throughout the day, most important part of this is office space or a quiet out- set goals for yourself. You how you use the planner. This door area. might want to have an as- tool should relieve the pres- The purpose of this space is signment done before lunch sure of trying to remember to act as a classroom setting or watch a lecture before everything on your own. A where you would be expect- class. Writing goals down and simple 5-by-8 inch planner is ed to focus, work and learn. checking them off will moti- $7.99 on Amazon. When you’re in this space, vate you to keep going while It can be difficult to recall minimize distractions by put- also highlighting any prog- dates, especially when you’re ting your phone in another ress you’ve made. hearing most of them through room, leaving the TV off and Instead of tackling a big as- emails or Zoom meetings, giving your full attention to signment at the end of the se- and a planner can ensure that your work for a set amount of mester, plan ahead and sep- all the important dates are ac- time. arate the assignment into counted for. To help prepare smaller sections that you can you for any important dates, Establish a Routine work on at your own pace. make it a habit to write down As a student, you might be Set realistic goals, and hold anything you need to do in used to following a routine yourself accountable for the ARIANNA GUTIERREZ / DAILY TITAN a checklist. The satisfaction when you’re on campus. Vir- things you want to achieve. of marking an assignment as tual instruction should mean You can do it, and reaching to reward yourself for all of self-care and good mental complete will not only track that you change your routine, that goal will be worth the your hard work. You might health. These tips will help your progress, but it will also not lose it. Focus on creating work. take a nap once you’ve fin- set you on the right track, motivate you to keep working a unique routine for yourself. ished your homework, a but remember to be kind to on unfinished items. This will establish a sense of Remember to Reward Yourself 30-minute Netflix break after yourself. For an extra level of organi- normalcy while also motivat- While virtual instruction watching all of your lectures You are capable of handling zation, consider color-coding ing you to stay on top of your may come with a few set- or even talk with your room- anything that virtual instruc- your agendas. Using colored daily responsibilities. backs, it also has its perks. mates or phone a friend. tion throws at you. You just pens for different responsi- Consider waking up at a For example, you’re in your Most importantly, moti- have to be willing to take the bilities will create a visual certain time every day during own home, so don’t be afraid vation begins with positive first step. Tips to survive Zoom university while at home

Ready for the semester? unmuting yourself and broad- Make sure everyone in your student accidentally letting Yourself and You Here are some easy ways casting unwanted sound. household knows when you’re their music blare over the cam- No matter how prepared you Your Privacy and You in class. Give them a copy of era, or only one person with are, remote learning is far from to prepare. As a student on Zoom, you al- your schedule, if it helps. their microphone and camera ideal. It is another headache at ways want to look your best. At There’s also the holy grail of off. Incidents like these are a a time when most of us could EDER RAMIREZ the very least, show your best. four-walled privacy: the door dead giveaway that you’re not use less stress. No matter how neat you may lock. No canines, felines, par- on task. But you are making history JASON SANCHEZ Asst. Editors look, an online environment is ents or people allowed. The While we don’t condone the by fighting the good fight and delicate, and clothes alone can- end-all-be-all solution for any act of goofing off, there are sticking it out. not set the mood like a quiet and every classcrasher. measures you can take. As important as it may be not Intro room can. The slightest noise Headphones are useful for to fall behind, it’s even more As the new semester begins can distract you, your peers and Your Downtime and You hearing professors better, but critical to focus on your phys- during the COVID-19 pandem- your professors. Unfortunate- The pace of a class is like the also helpful for keeping the ical and mental health during ic, students in the Cal State ly, distractions come in many ocean, ebbing and flowing with sound where it needs to be: these stressful times. Take University system are facing shapes and sizes. an ever changing tide. Some- your ears. Banging out to tunes screen time breaks, stay hydrat- virtual instruction for their fall Say your pet decides to crash times, classes call for complete is always a great time, but it’s ed and remember to eat. Keep courses. the class to strut their stuff, or attention, requiring students to wise to keep the music volume a barrier between your school, For many students, these cir- an angry parent barges into your take note of the tiniest piece of low in case you’re summoned to work and home life. Don’t cumstances mean frustrating room or maybe even a shirtless information. Yet, there are also the real world. sweat the small stuff. hours spent learning via Zoom roommate storms in looking for times that feel slower than the The world is going through while they deal with other fac- their favorite T-shirt. thickest molasses. Paying attention is key. a tough time, but with this sur- tors in their life. Even though those situations This feeling plagues students Be skilled in recognizing vival guide, the hope is that you After six months in this pan- may prompt a few laughs, you in their classrooms, and while downtime from an important spend less time worrying about demic, we’re here to offer some may find an unhappy professor the most they can do is goof time. It’s better to have some your calls and more time focus- practices to help students nav- staring at you. off on their phones, you ar- rest when it’s a review session, ing on you. igate the remote learning ex- There are ways to avoid these en’t in your normal classroom rather than when the professor Always remember to do your perience professionally and distractions with planning and setting. is introducing new material. best, look your best and feel efficiently. communication. You’ve seen it before: a your best.

Your Camera and You When your camera is on, be conscious of what can be seen. Casual dress is OK, by casual dress we mean a top and bottom garment. Showing up to class bare chested and in your under- pants is not OK, virtual or oth- erwise. Dress for class appro- priately and fully. Do not neglect wearing bot- toms, even if your camera is aimed at the waist up. Don’t get caught with your pants down when you stand up to stretch. Remember that Big Brother is always watching and that in- cludes our professors and class- mates. While we may tune out the class, our devices remain tuned in. Be sure to get dressed with plenty of time ahead of the meeting, and out of the camera’s view so you don’t accidentally bare it all on a livestream. As you would in an in-per- son course, sit up straight and nod along when the speaker is talking. Keep distractions, in- cluding snacks, out of sight and out of mind. It is important to mute your microphone and turn off your camera any time it is not neces- sary or if you need to step away from the device. If you need to step out, con- sider leaving your laptop at your workspace to avoid accidentally MARGARET TRAN/ DAILY TITAN

VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN MONDAY, AUGUST 24 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 Lifestyle 5 Online dating in the time of COVID-19 leaves a lot to be desired

A rise in dating apps proves yourself entangled online. that the search for love is still Even though the whole point of dating apps is to alive amid the pandemic. find someone, meet them and hopefully delete the app, it MICHELLE IBAÑEZ becomes a matter of safety Editor when you’re living through a pandemic. Remember the back-and- According to the New York forth of trying to set up a City Health Department, day and time for a date? Or you are your safest partner perhaps the sweaty hands during these tough times. HUYEN TRAN TRAN / DAILY TITAN and nervous smiles during a But we’re adaptable crea- blind date? Those were the tures with access to the in- the opportunity to meet peo- being the most popular out of person.” Topp said. days. ternet, and as we all scram- ple from other parts of the all of them. She said that everyone on With each passing day, the bled to make the switch to world, regardless of where In reality, online dating is dating apps has a different chances to meet new people life fully online, so did dat- they lived. meant to make the dating ex- agenda, but developing a in public seem nonexistent. ing apps. Anna Topp, a freshman at perience easier and more fit- real connection is not one In July, California Gov. In March, the dating app Cal State San Marcos, is one ting for people. of them. Gavin Newsom ordered all Bumble issued an open let- of many who have joined Users can choose who “A lot of men justified indoor establishments to ter to its users, urging them Tinder during these past few they want to talk to, rather their dating app usage due close their doors in hopes to make the switch and be so- months. than have a stranger throw to boredom because of the of slowing the spread of the cially responsible during this “I did not worry too much bad pick-up lines at them. pandemic,” Topp said. coronavirus. difficult time. about the fact that lots of While the amount of us- Although the increase of This meant that all nor- In the letter, Bumble public settings were closed ers increased at a time dating apps seems relevant mal aspects of life, including founder and CEO Whitney because my main goal wasn’t where you physically could to what’s happening right dating, had to be postponed. Wolfe Herd encouraged us- to meet new people in real not meet anyone, it ap- now, it doesn’t eliminate What used to be “normal” ers to take advantage of the life but rather just chat on- peared to be the opposite. the fact that dating is still life has been confined to the app’s video chat and voice line,” Topp said. Topp said that while it awkward and sometimes comfort (or discomfort) of call features. According to Business In- should’ve been harder to disappointing, regardless your home. Tinder, another dating app, sider, Match Group — the meet with people during the of the medium it’s happen- Before COVID-19, free- allowed users to increase the parent company of dating pandemic, it was made eas- ing on. ly going out made meeting amount of people they could apps like Tinder, Hinge and ier through dating apps. “In terms of meeting new potential romantic partners come across while swip- OkCupid — saw an increase “In my experience, men people and developing a uncomplicated. ing away with global mode. of at least 15% in downloads on dating apps are usually real connection with some- Since we live in the digital This paid setting gave us- and subscribers during the very responsive and eager one, my experience was un- age, you can occasionally find ers a virtual passport and COVID-19 term, with Tinder to chat, and even meet in successful.” Topp said.

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Nas is one of a few rappers The result is an album that by today’s princes of hip-hop, On “Til the War Is Won,” Nas good and bad is present through- whose claims to royalty hold sounds like a bridge between including Big Sean and A$AP and Lil Durk confront the strug- out the album. merit. His latest album, “King’s two eras of hip-hop — the Ferg, as well as rising stars Fivio gles that Black women and fam- Compared to some of his fel- Disease,” released on Friday, fo- boom-bap beats and gritty sam- Foreign and Don Toliver. ilies in America face, over a jazz low rappers, it is not heavily cuses on how far he’s come as an ples that were hallmarks of New This mashup of eras fully sample from the soundtrack of mentioned, and he calls wom- artist and the idea that there’s not York rap in the ‘90s. The album blossoms by the album’s final “If Beale Street Could Talk.” en queens throughout the al- much left for him to conquer. also features 808 bass lines and track, “Spicy,” a ready-for-radio But, the song misses the mark bum. However, his definition of As a pioneer of a distinctive- rapid hi-hat sequences that call ode to wealth. Arguably the best with only passing nods to the a queen is narrow, and he spends ly East Coast style of rap with to mind today’s trap music. track on the album, the song fea- social movements that have a larger than necessary amount politically conscious lyrics, Nas Nas attempts to merge the tures two other generations of gripped the country in recent of time on his hangups with built his legacy. many generations of hip-hop, New York hip-hop stars, Fivio months. Lil Durk raps: “Black women. In a career spanning nearly while also incorporating mod- Foreign and A$AP Ferg. Lives Matter, I’m for real, it do Perhaps most notably for a three decades, Nas has also ex- ern terms and phrases. Hear- Make no mistake, the sound matter.” conscious rapper, a line about panded his reach beyond hip- ing Nas, a child of the ‘70s, use is still quintessentially Nas, as Nas also undercuts the good good mask breath is the only hop and into avenues such as the phrase “weird flex, but OK” he uses his storytelling skills to points he has with a few misog- explicit reference to the corona- acting and venture capital. brings a sense of lighthearted- share tales of what it’s like liv- ynistic lines toward the end of virus pandemic and its impact However, “King’s Disease” is ness to his album. ing at the top with luxury car “The Definition.” He references on the economy, which harshly not a retirement album, instead Nas is as conscious as ever rides, designer clothes and lots the Gayle King incident where affects Black people and other it’s a celebration of a life that is and provides a lot to unpack in of expensive alcohol. she asked a legitimate question people of color. full of success and excess, de- 13 songs. The album is well- He also reflects on Black life about the late Kobe Bryant’s Nas does not owe anyone a spite its humble beginnings and paced, with a tracklist that log- in America. The album’s lead complicated legacy: “Journalism further acknowledgement of the setbacks. ically flows from one song to the single, “Ultra Black” is an up- or internalism / Shirley Chisolm crisis, or that if he did it would The album’s tracks are ma- next and a healthy mix of track beat celebration of Blackness wouldn’t play the victim.” help the situation. However, this jestic, with excellent production lengths. and the enormous influence that Unfortunately for listeners, omission speaks to just how spearheaded by Hit-Boy, a ver- Adding to its blended sound, Black people have had on Amer- this type of casual misogyny that far-removed kings can be from satile new-school producer. the album has many features ican pop culture. divides women into categories of their subjects.

VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN MONDAY, AUGUST 24 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 Opinion 6 Trump should not control the postal service Since May, the president his way to place obstacles in delay the surge of mail-in Prior to the House’s vote and even life-saving medication. has taken harsh measures the Postal Service’s routes. voting. While DeJoy prom- over the weekend, DeJoy The post office is a govern- to control mail-in voting. In Trump’s recent tweets ised to be more stated he wouldn’t put the ment service, not a business. and press conference ap- transparent about the state Postal Service’s budget cuts It should not, and cannot, be pearances, he said he prefers of the service to the Ameri- into place until after the taken away from those who MADELINE GRAY absentee ballots over mail-in can people at the conclusion election. This response came rely on it daily. Editor ballots and that the latter en- of his Senate hearing, DeJoy after speculation that Trump Although President Trump courages fraud. shared Trump’s sentiments hoped to cut resources to has made claims that mail- The U.S. House of Repre- The president’s false rhet- that the funding of $25 bil- disenfranchised voters, who in voting is fraudulent, there sentatives passed a bill this oric in tandem with appoint- lion to the Postal Service seek to participate by mail- is no history of widespread Saturday granting the U.S. ing his donor at the govern- wouldn’t be of any help. in voting in preparation for fraud from mailing in a bal- Postal Service $25 billion to ment agency he’s trying to the November election. lot. In fact, they actually in- fund their operations during desperately control displays While the potential bud- crease participation in vot- the ongoing pandemic. This that he’s willing to use his get cuts to the Postal Service er turnout and allow voters bill was proposed amid the position to seemingly further seemed like a small bump in more time to make informed recent changes President his chances of reelection. the road, they could have decisions about how they Trump made to the Post- He appointed Louis De- delayed more than just fill out their ballots, accord- al Service. In addition, the Joy, his former fund- mail-in ballots. The ing to FairVote, a nonprofit Democratic bill will reverse raiser and donor, to Postal Service pro- that advocates for electoral Trump’s proposed operation- oversee the Postal vides people across reform. al changes and prioritize the Service and make the country with Not only has the president delivery of mail-in ballots in the desired important docu- tried to taint the image of order to prevent any effects changes to ments, pay one of the most widespread on the November election. forms of voting, but he’s also The bill is necessary in criticized the Postal Service order to block the adminis- in the same way for his own tration’s extreme efforts to political gain. tamper with the Postal Ser- While the president worked vice and their mail-in voting tirelessly to create obstacles system. President Trump for the Postal Service, the has abused his power outrage that sparked in an attempt to use across the country the Postal Service supported the call to his advantage for the proposi- prior to the up- tion of the $25 coming election. billion in funds Due to the and the rever- risks of the sal of major re- COVID-19 pan- source cuts. demic, Novem- Voting by mail ber’s election has is a necessity to shown there will our democracy. be a staggering in- It’s an Ameri- crease in the use of can’s right to not mail-in voting, much only vote by mail, to the dismay of the but to utilize the re- president. From call- sources provided by ing the service a “los- government agencies er” in conversation with like the Postal Service. his aides, to him and his Trump’s actions weren’t just administration attempting an attack on the practice of to block the public service voting, but an attack on basic from carrying out mail ser- government services provided to vices, Trump has gone out of every American.

REBECCA MENA / DAILY TITAN A child’s death is not a political weapon

The passing of Cannon compared to the death of George say about such a sweet child that Black Lives Matter will do for this the Black Lives Matter movement Hinnant is being used to Floyd, who was killed after a po- was taken too soon. However, try- matter, remember that the move- is necessary for this country are not denounce Black Lives Matter. lice officer had his knee on Floyd’s ing to compare his death to Floyd’s ment is still fighting for the same mutually exclusive ideals. Don’t use neck for over eight minutes. Black is wrong because the aftermath of justice that they were back in June a child to discount the importance Lives Matter protests occurred each incident is different. and that they have fought for in the of the movement. Cannon is getting JORDAN MENDOZA throughout the country in response It’s just another attempt to put past the justice he deserves, while Bre- Editor to Floyd’s death, along with pro- down Black Lives Matter. Acknowledging Cannon Hinnant onna Taylor is still waiting for her tests calling for justice for the death When people question what was viciously murdered and that own, five months and counting. Regardless of the circumstanc- of Breonna Taylor, who was killed es, one of the biggest pains a par- when Louisville police officers en- ent could face is having to grieve tered Taylor’s home and shot her af- the death of their child. For Aus- ter her boyfriend was suspected of tin Hinnant, the pain began when drug dealing, only to be found with he held his son as blood trickled nothing. down from the gunshot wound in Cannon was wrongfully killed, his head. but his death cannot be used to de- Cannon Hinnant, 5, was riding nounce Black Lives Matter protests his bike in front of his house in and calls for justice because Can- North Carolina when he was shot non is, in fact, in the process of re- and killed on Aug. 9. A day later, ceiving justice. Darrius Sessoms, the neighbor of Sessoms was arrested a day after Cannon’s father, was arrested and the shooting, and he is being held charged with first-degree murder in in jail without bond. Derek Chau- Cannon’s death. vin, the officer who had his knee Reports say that Sessoms was on Floyd’s neck, wasn’t charged unprovoked, as he walked up to the with third-degree murder and sec- child and shot him at point-blank ond-degree manslaughter until four range. No motive has been released, days after Floyd’s death. The offi- but regardless, nothing will make cers that shot Taylor have not faced up the fact that a family is now any criminal charges, and it hap- missing its young boy, who his fa- pened on March 13. Compare an ther described as someone that al- arrest and charges brought in one ways lit up the room and was loved day to Taylor, who is yet to receive a by everyone. single ounce of justice for her death Family and friends of Can- that happened over five months non have been mourning him, and ago. strangers have shown their support The reason behind the protests for the family. The GoFundMe for Floyd, Taylor and other Black page created by his family has re- lives that were killed after interac- ceived over $820,000 as of Satur- tions with police officers is because day night. there was little or no accountability However, Cannon’s death has for officers’ actions. Police officers, been used to dismiss current so- who are meant to protect the city, cial and racial justice movements. rarely face charges. This doesn’t mourn a lost child, but If people don’t want to acknowl- rather shows ignorance in under- edge the police officer angle, then standing the cause of racial justice take Ahmaud Arbery’s case. On movements. Feb. 23, he was chased and shot On social media, and on conser- by two men. It took the video of vative media outlets like The Blaze what happened to Arbery to go vi- and The American Conservative, ral on May 5 before the men in the people have started popularizing video were arrested two days lat- the #SayHisName hashtag, criticiz- er. Arbery was another senseless ing mainstream media for not cov- death, that took public outcry and ering Cannon’s death. Rod Dreher, well over a day for an arrest to be senior editor at The American Con- made. servative, wrote that if Cannon was The attempts to use Cannon as Black, and Sessoms was white, it a political weapon is wrong. Even would be the top story on every net- his father said this is not a racial is- work in America. sue. He does deserve attention be- His death has been heavily cause no one had anything bad to HUYEN TRAN TRAN / DAILY TITAN

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CONTINUED FROM 1 may be experiencing a lot of about each other was a cook- celebration is held when a baby surprised either. The program, which came to stress and anger and frustra- book Preston made up of tra- turns 100 days old, as newborn “It was kind of funny. She Fullerton in 2016 after its ex- tion with systemic racism in ditional family recipes from mortality rates were high long picked up the money, which pansion from San Francisco this country,” Ralston said. “I everyone on the team. From ago in Korea. Although dates if you knew Nicole Polster, State to other CSU campuses, played volleyball myself when Preston’s polish perogies to on pictures from her Baek-il I’m like, yeah, you definitely provides assistance to former- I was in prison, so it was a way Dennis’ soul food to Polster are close to her first birthday, picked up the money,” Preston ly incarcerated students so they for me to connect with a sport even making guacamole live Polster’s family held the huge said. may succeed in school. that I loved when I was a little on Zoom, despite her distaste party as part of the tradition. The coaching staff said that Ralston discussed political younger. But also to encourage for cooking. During the celebration, trin- all of the bonding mixed to- processes, advocacy and activ- women to speak out against ra- Polster said that she was not kets are laid out and if the baby gether makes the perfect recipe ism with the team, while stress- cial and gender bias.” fond of Zoom when the team grabs a certain one, it’s a sign for a tighter unit whenever the ing the importance of having a Crediting her master’s de- first started meeting on it, but of what will be in the baby’s team can return to the court, personal perspective. gree in publications design, over time she has gotten com- future. which could be in the spring. “I thought it would be an im- Preston said she has found fortable and considers herself Of the trinkets, she went While there is no time table portant addition to have my different ways for her team to an open book. straight for the money, which for when they will all meet in voice heard as African Amer- bond virtually and give every- Part of her openness is shar- signifies wealth. The move person, Preston will continue ican staff person, but also to one the chance to learn things ing her Korean culture, and the didn’t surprise anyone in to push her vision and purpose, speak to women of color on about each other that they nor- story of her celebration of 100 Polster’s family, and when which is to create a dope cul- the volleyball team, who at mally wouldn’t. days of life. she shared the story with ture and help women be the he- this point in time and history, A favorite activity to learn Known as Baek-il, the the team, Preston was not roes of their own story.

KASON CLARK / DAILY TITAN Preston and the rest of the staf huddle up for a quick meeting during a game last season at Titan Gym. Demian Brown signs five-year extension

CSUF women’s soccer head season. Under Brown, the Ti- programs to strive for. He also “I would like to thank Jim year all under Brown’s tutelage. coach will remain through tans are five-time Big West reg- takes care of our student-athletes Donovan, President Fram Virjee In addition, Brown has the 2025 season. ular-season champions with six and runs the program in a way and the entire administration for coached five Big West Tourna- Big West Tournament champi- that focuses on growth on and their support and confidence,” ment MVPs as well as one Big onships and Big West automatic off the field, thriving academi- Brown said. “I take great pride West freshman of the year and BRYAN VALLADARES qualifiers to the NCAA tourna- cally and having a family atmo- in being a Titan, and I am very 66 All-Big West conference se- Editor ment for three consecutive years sphere,” Donovan said. excited to lead the program in lections with 26 players included from 2013-2015, in addition to Since his start as head coach the upcoming seasons.” on the first-team selection. On Tuesday, Jim Donovan, qualifying in 2007, 2017 and in 2007, Brown has managed Fullerton players have re- Brown played defender for the athletics director for Cal 2019. an overall record of 122-106- ceived two Big West offensive CSUF where he lettered four State Fullerton, announced that “Six NCAA Tournament ap- 37, and a 55-38-13 record in the player of the year honors, two years for longtime men’s soc- CSUF’s women’s soccer head pearances over his tenure is a Big West conference. He earned Big West conference defenders cer head coach Al Mistri; he coach Demian Brown signed level of consistency and excel- coach of the year honors three of the year and four Big West graduated in 1997 with a de- an extension through the 2025 lence that we want all of our times in 2007, 2012 and 2014. conference goalkeepers of the gree in communications.

JORDAN MENDOZA / DAILY TITAN Brown led the Titans to the 2019 Big West championship where they defeated Cal State Northridge at Cal State Fullerton.

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REBECCA MENA / DAILY TITAN A map depicting COVID-19 hotspots in Orange County as of July 22, based on information from the Orange County Health Agency. Coronavirus outbreak prompts CSUF to consider going online

be identified,” Oliver said in As of March 9, the CDC said lecturers and I think we have housing director Jenni Brund- March 10 the email. the sources of person-to-person consistently refused to ac- age. Bulk condiment use will The email encouraged facul- spread remains unknown. knowledge that reality, and that be eliminated and no personal ty to continue with regular at- Jon Bruschke, Department of means that we’re sort of struc- drinking vessels will be filled tendance policies, but advised Human Communication Studies turally unprepared to deal with at drink stations. “It is import- JESSICA BENDA them to prepare in the case that chair, said he is not convinced anything that requires any ma- ant for you to know, we remain Editor classes go fully online. that CSUF could convert to an jor response to any issue,” he committed to sustainability and HOSAM ELATTAR “We want to be ready if stu- online format without a price. said. sustainable efforts. We will re- Asst. Editor dents, staff, or faculty on our “I am very skeptical that we San Francisco State has can- turn to normal service as soon campus become ill, or are un- could convert our entire cam- celed face-to-face classes this as we believe the health risks People all over the world are der quarantine in the coming pus to the University of Phoe- week and will transition to on- have been reduced,” Brundage taking precautions to stop the weeks and months. We need to nix on one week’s notice with- line classes next Monday. Fac- said in the email. spread of the new coronavirus, plan for the continuity of teach- out a substantial loss of quality ulty members are expected to The University of Washing- including Cal State Fullerton. ing, learning, and research, and in the instruction,” Bruschke take the week to prepare for the ton, Stanford University and The university has asked the wellbeing of our communi- said. “That’s based on my expe- transition. Seattle University are some of faculty to consider how their ty,” Oliver said. rience, observing what it takes Cal State Long Beach is also the universities that have can- courses would continue if the The first appearance of to convert a class to quality on- considering halting in-per- celed on-campus classes for the campus were to close due to the COVID-19 was in Wuhan, Chi- line format.” son classes after the first cas- rest of the quarter. outbreak, according to an email na in late 2019. According to Bruschke said he is skepti- es of the virus were reported The World Health Organiza- sent out by Provost Pamella the website for the Centers for cal because lecturers — who he in Long Beach on Monday. The tion declared that COVID-19 Oliver. Disease Control and Preven- said teach the majority of class- Gastronome at CSUF has re- is a public health emergency of “Because there are cases of tion, “Patients at the epicenter es at CSUF — do not generally placed all dishware, flatware international concern on Jan. COVID-19 in Orange County, of the outbreak had some link receive the support they need. and drinking vessels with dis- 30. The CSU chancellor’s of- Cal State Fullerton is planning to large seafood and a live an- “The university has shift- posable ones in an attempt to fice suspended all campus-re- and preparing so that we may imal market, suggesting ani- ed to a place where 60-70% of lower the spread of germs, ac- lated travel to China on the react quickly should more cases mal-to-person spread.” the instruction is provided by cording to an email sent by same day. CSUF President responds to coronavirus concerns

COVID-19 locally and regionally,” coronavirus have been reported. to online learning. UC Riverside, “What has been deemed nec- March 11 Virjee said. Although the campus will remain UCLA and UC Irvine are among essary, especially in light of the A CSUF student started a peti- open, Virjee said that the univer- many other campuses that have California Department of Pub- tion on change.org, urging CSUF sity is ready, willing and able to followed suit. lic Health’s interim guidance as it to move classes to fully online. As modify academics to teaching Virjee wrote that specifics on relates to mass gatherings, is the KARINA GUTIERREZ of 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the pe- methods that are not face-to-face the delivery of virtual instruction postponement of certain indoor Asst. Editor tition has gathered nearly 6,000 if it is best for the community’s will be announced within the com- campus events that are not con- signatures. health and safety. ing days. In preparation for the po- sidered essential to the student ex- As several schools transition to Following a local health emer- “In our proactive efforts over the tential transition, CSUF will be perience,” Virjee said about the online learning in the wake of the gency declaration by the County of past few months, we have adapt- performing a test run of virtual in- cancellation of events due to the coronavirus, President Fram Vir- Orange, CSUF formed the Infec- ed to the fluid nature of this situa- struction for classes that meet on outbreak. jee released a statement on Tues- tious Disease Working Group, led tion, making us well-positioned to March 18 and March 19. On Jan. 30, in an email from day to students, faculty and staff by campus health and safety pro- address challenges if the evidence To limit contact between peo- vice president of Student Affairs via coronavirus.fullerton.edu af- fessionals, in an attempt to address and medical experts ever indicate ple, the university has decided to Harry Le Grande, the CSU chan- firming that Cal State Fullerton the situation and prepare the cam- that the virus has reached our cam- postpone events on a case-by-case cellor’s office suspended cam- will continue operating without pus for a possible outbreak in the pus,” Virjee said. basis. pus-related travel to China. interruption. community. Universities in California have Athletic and performance events As of Tuesday, CSUF and it’s “Since January, we as a campus Virjee emphasized in his mes- already begun shutting down their will continue to be held, but Virjee other 22 sister campuses have community have been proactive- sage that, as of Tuesday, the Fuller- campuses. UC Berkeley and San said that preparations are under- suspended all international and ly preparing for the potentiality ton campus is safe and zero possi- Diego State announced on Monday way to host those activities without non-essential domestic travel until of the community transmission of ble or confirmed cases of the new that they would be transitioning audiences. May 31.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM 2 March MARCH 11 - 16 , 2020 Certain CSUF students self- quarantined over possible exposure to COVID-19 In the email those students received, quarantined students was received at postponed or restricted. CSUF softball Hunt said, “The campus has received 1:27 a.m. this morning. President Vir- will be hosting four teams this week- information that in the last seven days, jee sent a campus-wide email over end during the Easton Invitational, you have been exposed to another stu- nine hours later with no mention of the which begins today. dent who may have been exposed to quarantine, saying on-campus classes Cal State Long Beach announced coronavirus.” will continue for now. on Wednesday that all in-person class- Multiple sources have said that sev- “Zero presumptive or confirmed es are suspended until March 17, af- ELIZA GREEN / DAILY TITAN eral students are being self-quaran- cases of COVID-19 have been report- ter which they will transition to online tined, but the Daily Titan is unsure ed at CSUF,” Virjee said in the email. learning. The pathway between Juniper and Holly Hall at CSUF student housing. how many students are affected or “At this time, based on all the evidence Numerous people took to social me- what housing building or buildings it and data collected in partnership with dia, including Twitter and Reddit, to Specific Cal State Fullerton students is. Those who received the email were local and state health officials, our voice their displeasure with the univer- March 11 within the housing community have instructed to stay in their rooms at all campus remains safe.” At 11:50 a.m., sity not closing the campus. been instructed to self-quarantine im- times and are prohibited from attend- the university announced that they are The online petition to close the cam- mediately under possible suspicion of ing classes or visiting on-campus com- reviewing all campus events, saying, pus has reached 7,000 signatures as of interacting with someone who may munity spaces. They were also noti- “Any event with expected attendance 1:30 p.m. JESSICA BENDA have contracted COVID-19, otherwise fied that the campus would arrange for of more than 100 poses additional Hunt has not yet responded to re- JORDAN MENDOZA known as the coronavirus, according meal delivery to their rooms and ex- risk.” quests for comment, and the president’s Editors to an email sent from Dean of Students cuse them from attending classes. CSUF Greek Week was can- office said they will issue another state- Hallie Hunt. One of the emails sent to celed, but no athletic events have been ment about the virus later today. CSUF will transition to online amid COVID-19 pandemic There will be no face-to-face in- Last night, an unidentified num- March 12 struction on March 17 and 18, as ber of students in on-campus hous- a partially mandatory transition ing were placed under self-quar- to online teaching will take place. antine for potential exposure This will serve as a two-day tri- to COVID-19 at an out-of-state JESSICA BENDA al for faculty to prepare for a ful- conference. KIM PHAM ly mandatory virtual classroom, Three students remain un- Editors which will be effective March 25 der quarantine off-campus as of to April 26. Wednesday 5:53 p.m., according to Cal State Fullerton is beginning There will be no face-to-face an email sent out by Jenni Brund- its transition to an online teaching or virtual classes on March 23 age, Housing and Residential En- mode in an effort to ward off the and 24, so that the campus can gagement director. spread of the coronavirus, accord- make final adjustments to deliv- “All of the students remain well ing to an email sent from the office er completely non-face-to-face in- and have not presented with symp- of the president on Wednesday at struction. Classes that were taught toms,” Brundage said in the email. 4:56 p.m. online before this transition are ex- The Gastronome replaced its dish- CSUF is among several schools empt from this mandate and will ware and drinking vessels with dis- that are canceling classes in favor continue as scheduled. posable ones, and there are plans in of online options, including its sis- Though classes will transition place to increase social distancing ter schools Cal State Long Beach to online, on-campus amenities within the community if needed, and Cal State Los Angeles, as well such as housing and food services Brundage said. as multiple UCs. will remain open. Specific cours- “Zero presumptive or confirmed Starting today, all faculty mem- es, such as performing arts and cases of COVID-19 have been re- bers are encouraged to begin this laboratory research, will continue ported at CSUF,” Virjee repeat- transition. Audiovisual tools have to meet face-to-face with approv- ed in his latest email. The rapid- been installed into classrooms al from the respective colleges’ ly evolving situation is subject to to equip instructors and profes- deans, in which the university will change anytime. CSUF will be sors with the appliances they need implement social distancing ac- closely monitoring the spread of to execute the remote learning commodations. Staff will continue the coronavirus and posting up- transition. working on campus. dates on the university’s website. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DANNY VENEGAS / DAILY TITAN Self-quarantined student March 12 Big West tournament received conflicting orders canceled to from university during contain COVID-19 The Big West announced today that it will immediately sus- pend all spring sports indefinitely, as well as the cancelation of the men’s and women’s basketball tournament in order to contain COVID-19 situation the spread of COVID-19. attend. But just over an hour later, happened,” the student said. March 13 they received another email that said The student said they have not been March 15 the self-quarantine was put back in tested for COVID-19 and have not place, and that the earlier email was a shown any symptoms. The Student mistake. Wellness center said that they are able JESSICA BENDA The student, who lives in Willow to coordinate testing under the guid- JORDAN MENDOZA Hall during the semester, said they ance of the local health department, but Editors were at the hospital considering getting are not testing students on campus. NCAA cancels winter and tested when they received the email Jenni Brundage, the director of After certain students living at Cal that their quarantine was lifted as an housing, notified the housing com- State Fullerton were told to self-quar- error. After they were informed of the munity on Wednesday at 5:53 p.m. spring sports antine at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, one error, they decided to return home. that three students were quarantined of those students was told shortly after “It took a full hour — an hour and off-campus. noon that same day that their self-quar- eight minutes — to tell me that was a As of today, there are 14 confirmed It was a whirlwind of emotions as the reality of the COVID-19 antine was lifted, only for it to get put mistake. Thankfully I didn’t get that cases of the coronavirus in Orange pandemic finally navigated its way into the realm of sports and back in place over an hour later. email and head back to the school. I County. Six of the confirmed cases brought it to a halt for numerous organizations. For athletes The student was quarantined be- was still at the hospital when I got that are people who are of the ages of 18 throughout all levels of competition, the totality of the situation cause they may have come in contact phone call that actually it was an er- through 49. not only ended promising seasons, but also brought an untimely with someone who may have had con- ror, please continue to self-quarantine. According to the Orange Coun- end to some athletes’ careers. tracted the novel coronavirus, accord- I could’ve been heading back to the ty Health Agency, people should ing to emails obtained by the Daily school,” the student said. self-quarantine if they have traveled Titan. Hallie Hunt, the dean of stu- to a place with COVID-19 activity March 16 One of these students, who wish- dents,sent the series of emails to the or been in contact with someone di- es to remain anonymous due to con- quarantined student. Hunt has not re- agnosed with the virus. Those who cern of losing their status as a student, sponded to the requests to comment. choose to do so should be quarantined received an email on Wednesday at In a conversation with Dennis Jack- 14 days from the last day of possible 12:26 p.m. that states “the universi- son, associate director of Housing and exposure. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry ty has lifted your self-quarantine after Residential Engagement, the student In an email sent to students on much consultation with the CSUF In- said they wanted to get tested as a pre- Thursday night, President Fram Virjee Farm close their gates fectious Disease Working Group.” At caution, but the university was not pre- stated there are still zero presumptive that time, the student had already re- pared to test for the virus and the stu- or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on turned to their home in Long Beach, dent said they were not given guidance or related to campus. Virjee also said until April CA, where they were self-quarantined. on how to get tested. that the university’s transition to virtual Students were given the option of re- “He said if I want to get tested I instruction will be accelerated, starting turning home or being moved to a va- should, but he didn’t say, or no one with voluntary online classes that be- As schools transition to virtual instruction and offices reduce their staff, cant, isolated apartment on campus. else besides that, nobody told me, ‘You gan on Thursday and will continue to people are faced with time off from work. The time they might have wished The student was told to attend their should go here to get tested, we rec- Monday. to spend getting lost in the magic of their favorite amusement parks. But classes and informed they would ommend this hospital, we recommend Noah Biesiada contributed to this even magic isn’t immune to the effects of the coronavirus outbreak as Dis- be counted as absent if they did not this county facility.’ No, none of that article. neyland and California Adventure parks closed their gates on March 14.

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the remote learning transition. so that we don’t interfere with the March 16 Zoom Video Communications, progress for our students,” Virjee Inc., a video conferencing pro- said. gram, will be expediting their in- Virjee also referenced the re- frastructure to meet the campus’ ports of self-quarantined students ANTHONY ROBLEDO needs, Dabirian said. In concur- in student housing. Editor rence, Titanium will also have its “There are no confirmed or EDER RAMIREZ infrastructure doubled by IT to potential coronavirus (cases) on Asst. Editor accommodate all the traffic that our campus,” he said. “That ran the site will receive during the on- through the campus yesterday and As Cal State Fullerton prepares line instructional period. ran through last week. There is to transition from in-person class- “Half of (my students) have nothing like that happening on the es to temporary virtual instruc- never heard of Zoom, and so may- campus.” tion amid the national coronavirus be they need some kind of email However, specific students outbreak, faculty members have telling them what to do,” said Ken in housing were instructed to voiced their concerns with the Walicki, a music professor. self-quarantine through an email switch. Walicki said he also has con- sent out by Hallie Hunt, the dean “I’ve talked to some of our lec- cerns with how the closure and of students . turers who have already gone cancellation of all productions and Provost Pamella Oliver said that EDER RAMIREZ / DAILY TITAN online and they said the learn- concerts for the spring 2020 se- all faculty will be required to en- Administrators answered questions about the virtual instruction plan on March 12. ing curve is steep. They used the mester would affect his students. gage in virtual instruction when it word steep five times emphatical- “I get students who their se- is mandatory, and professors who make sure faculty understands this particular situation.” ly. I want to highlight what a huge nior recitals and/or graduate recit- refuse to cooperate will be dealt how to use Zoom and how it will Dabirian said that laptops will ask this is of the faculty, especial- als are actually their capstones,” with on a case-by-case basis. impact students. be available for faculty and stu- ly our lecturers who are doing Walicki said. “It’s not a matter Virjee clarified that exceptions According to Mary Becerra, a dents use, but requests must be ap- way more than they are paid for,” of canceling it and letting them will be made for courses that must representative of the Division of proved by a chair, as laptops are said Jon Bruschke, Department of pass. They use the recordings of be taught in person, including lab- Student Affairs, Disabled Student extremely limited in numbers. Human Communication Studies these recitals to get professional oratory and hands-on courses. Services will abide by the virtu- “We have 1,400 part-time fac- chair, at the meeting. gigs or to go into grad school and These courses will need to re- al instruction schedule. Disabled ulty,” Dabirian said. “We have Bruschke was one of the facul- now they can’t do it, so what do I ceive approval to hold face-to-face Student Services has reviewed about 400 laptops right now ty members who spoke about the do?” sessions during mandatory vir- and will accommodate all cours- available for part-time faculty or transition at last week’s Academic CSUF President Fram Vir- tual instruction days. He said he es where students with specif- distribution.” Senate meeting. jee said the recitals could car- feels comfortable and safe with ic disabilities need technological The mandatory online instruc- Amir Dabirian, the vice pres- ry on with a limit on how many this because the dispersion of stu- support. tion period will occur from March ident of CSUF’s Division of In- audience members could at- dents will allow them to maintain “If any faculty hears of a student 25 to April 26. formation Technology and chief tend. He also said that during the necessary distance from one specifically in distress over this, “This is a very fluid process as information officer, said that tech- this time the primary goal is the another. they can also go to our counseling you can see,” Virjee said. “Every nology is going to play a big role health and safety for the campus Beyond the technical test days, center and request to meet with a hour, a new event occurs or a new in the transition. community. two non-instructional days will be counselor around COVID-19 con- decision is made with respect to Audiovisual tools have been in- “The second, which is an al- held on March 23 and 24 where cerns,” Becerra said. “Student Af- not only what’s happening on our stalled in classrooms to equip in- most equally important goal, is faculty will be expected to at- fairs is open for business and we campus, but what’s happening in structors and professors with the maintaining the academic pro- tend campus to plan for the next have professionals already identi- the CSU system, across our state, appliances they need to execute cess and the delivery of education month. 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VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 4 March MARCH 18, 2020 COVID-19 spurs closures in California of Greek life has been halted as joined them the next day, as CEO anticipated Coachella Valley Mu- cascading effects: saving doz- March 18 fraternities and sororities trade Mark Zoradi released a state- sic and Arts Festival, which drew ens of lives and preserving criti- formals and date dashes for the ment regarding the chain’s closure nearly 100,000 people each day cal health care resources that your safety of their members. amid the novel coronavirus. of the event last year, has been family may need a month from Ethnic clubs across California Announcements of amusement moved from April to October. now,” Newsom said. “Changing KIM PHAM campuses have also seen a con- park closures have also been fre- The country music festival our actions for a short period of JESSICA BENDA Editors clusion to their annual culture quent in the past week. Disney- Stagecoach, which was set for time will save the life of one or nights, which typically take place land Resort closed its gates on the same month, has also been more people you know.” during the spring. UCI’s Pilip- Saturday for the third time in pushed to October. According to the California The routines of day-to-day inx-American Culture Night was its 64-year history. The closure Governor Gavin Newsom Department of Public Health, life have been interrupted by the supposed to take place on May is scheduled through the end of called for the closure of bars and there are 335 confirmed cases COVID-19 pandemic, which has 1, but has been cancelled out of the month, making it the theme nightclubs throughout Califor- and six deaths as of Saturday at 6 spurred school closures and left safety concerns. CSUF’s Pilip- park’s longest closure ever. nia at Sunday’s press conference. p.m. PST. Of the 335 positive di- supermarket shelves empty in its inx Culture Night was postponed Knott’s Berry Farm and Uni- Though restaurants dodged the agnoses, 24 are related to federal wake. from March 28 to sometime in versal Studios Hollywood shut shutdowns, Newsom said occu- flights coming into California. Orange County and the sur- May, and CSUF’s Association of down on the same day. Six Flags pancy should be cut in half. The 311 cases that are unrelat- rounding areas have felt the full Chinese Students also canceled Magic Mountain and SeaWorld The guidelines follow last ed to reparation flights resulted effects of the virus, and the coun- their culture night out of caution San Diego have also temporarily week’s policy update by the Cal- from one of the following: trav- ty has seen a slew of closures over for members’ wellness. closed. ifornia Department of Public el, person-to-person and commu- the past week. Several CSUF facilities, in- “The health and safety of our Health, which instructed gather- nity spread. Causation has not Cal State Fullerton has begun cluding the Titan Student Union team members and guests is al- ings upwards of 250 people to be yet been identified for 91 of those the transition to remote learning, and Pollak Library, are unavail- ways our top priority,” Universal postponed or canceled. Concerts, cases.. along with schools such as Cal able to faculty, students, staff and Studios Hollywood said in a state- conferences and sporting events On Sunday, the Centers for Dis- State Long Beach and UC Irvine. the public. The services they offer ment. “We continue to monitor all came to a halt as Newsom rein- ease Control and Prevention rec- Faculty members are expected to will only be accessible on a case- the situation.” forced the policy on Wednesday. ommended the cancellation or continue classes through virtual by-case basis and must be essen- Festivals have not escaped the “Not holding that concert postponement of all events of 50 instruction. tial and unable to be virtually restrictions either. The highly or community event can have people or more. Starting on Monday, the Fuller- provided. ton School District will close all Both inside and outside of its schools in accordance with the CSUF, athletic events have also resolution passed by the Fuller- been hit hard by nationwide pre- ton School District board of trust- cautions to slow the spread of the ees on Friday. All of the district’s novel coronavirus. programs such as preschool, Af- The chain of events began with ter School Education and Safety banning fans from attending and TheLAB, a before and after these sporting events in-person. school childcare program, will be It wasn’t long until the NCAA is- closed as well. sued the cancellation of all win- On Saturday, the district’s web- ter and spring sports on Thursday, site was updated to indicate that resulting in the indefinite suspen- classes and programs within the sion of Big West Tournaments. district will resume on March As of Monday at 7 p.m., the 30. South Coast Plaza shopping mall Academics are not the only in- in Costa Mesa was closed for 14 stitutional victims of this pan- days. According to a statement demic. As face-to-face education released by the South Coast Pla- comes to a halt, so does enter- za management team to its ten- tainment. CSUF’s College of the ants, an employee in one of the Arts has canceled all events for center’s stores tested positive for the spring 2020 semester, accord- COVID-19 the night before, and ing to an email sent to students the respective store had already by Dale Merrill, the dean for the closed on Friday evening. The College of the Arts. This will in- mall plans to reopen on March clude all productions, concerts 31. and exhibitions. Cinema screens have gone dark, Several campus clubs have can- as theater chains like AMC and celed their in-person activities in Regal announced their temporary THERESE LIM / DAILY TITAN favor of virtual meetings. Much closure on Monday. Cinemark The once bustling Steven G. Mihaylo Hall was deserted after the campus closed due to COVID-19 concerns. Students struggle with connectivity as CSUF transitions online service. Using this Wi-Fi network make it easier for Americans to stay by the dean of students instead. would need more, but we don’t have March 18 requires students to physically be connected during this pandemic “Due to the limited resources that any more in our inventory … we on campus or at the respective insti- and maintain much-needed social we have for checking out laptops, started looking and it looks like the tution. There have been no instruc- distancing,” Pai said in the press you would need to contact the Dean vendors are also getting low in stock tions from the university’s presi- release. of Students and make a request to inventory,” Rommel said. “We KIM PHAM Editor dent or university on how students Charter and Comcast are offer- them,” the Student IT Help Desk wouldn’t be able to deploy anymore who lack internet access or devices ing free internet access for 60 days. said. until we get more and we’re still should proceed, but resources are Charter is giving free Spectrum Those who wish to borrow a de- looking for additional to see what Cal State Fullerton’s transition available at the CSUF Division of broadband and Wi-Fi connectivi- vice must email deanofstudents@ we can get. But again, it’s dependent to an online teaching platform has Information Technology website. ty to students from kindergarten to fullerton.edu and coronavirus@ on the vendor’s inventory.” raised concerns among students This website provides technolog- college who do not have a current fullerton.edu. As of Tuesday, the As the COVID-19 pandemic es- who do not have internet access out- ical assistance to CSUF’s campus subscription. Comcast is providing IT department only has 200 Mi-Fi calates across the nation, there is side of campus or own a personal community, including a list of al- service to low-income families and routers and 200 laptops available for heightened pressure for large insti- device to work from home. ternative networks for students who offering free Xfinity hotspots to the students. These items are going to tutions such as college campuses to As faculty members begin test do not have internet access at home. public. be given to students on a first-come, move interactions online with little driving Zoom, a cloud platform that For a limited time, certain networks Students may also attain inter- first-serve basis. notice, leaving only a short time for enables video and audio communi- are providing internet service for a net access by checking out portable “We’ve got a queue. So we’re try- the university’s services to tend to cations, some students worry that free or low price as part of the Fed- Wi-Fi access hotspots, also known ing to balance between the request every student’s needs. they may start to fall behind with- eral Communications Commis- as Mi-Fi. These wireless routers are by faculty for their instruction, and In response to public health of- out the resources they need to suc- sion’s Keep Americans Connected free to borrow through the school the request by students for their con- ficials and the Cal State University ceed in an online classroom. Pledge. and can be used at home or any lo- nectivity so that they can continue Chancellor’s Office, CSUF acceler- CSUF students, faculty and staff In a press release on Friday, cation for internet connection. with their classes. I’m not sure how ated the transition to remote learn- already have free access to eduro- FCC chairman Ajit Pai called upon CSUF students who need to bor- big the queue is but it’s been getting ing again on Tuesday, according to am, a secure and federated Wi-Fi broadband and telephone service row a long-term device or devic- pretty long as the campus has made an email sent to students by Presi- service used by research and edu- providers to maintain American’s es are able to rent them at no cost adjustments from face to face to on- dent Fram Virjee the day before. cational institutions internationally. connectivity so as to not penal- through university. Pick-ups and line modality,” said Rommel Hidal- “CSUF is temporarily suspend- Students can connect to the internet ize those who were affected by the returns could be made through the go, associate vice president of IT. ing all non-essential on-campus by using their CSUF email address COVID-19 pandemic. Student Genius Center in the Pol- A high volume of requests to functions and expanding manda- and domain password at any partic- “I applaud those companies that lak Library North or Titan Student check out items is prompting the tory virtual instruction to include ipating campus or organization. have already taken the Keep Amer- Union. However, with recent transi- IT department to look for more re- labs, studios, and all other face- However, as campuses across icans Connected Pledge. tions to a remote working and learn- sources that they can deploy to stu- to-face teaching modalities until the country close, many students They are stepping up to the plate ing space requests for checking out dents, Hidalgo said. at least April 26, 2020,” Virjee no longer have access to that free and taking critical steps that will equipment must now be reviewed “I definitely would think we said in the email.

March 18 March 18 CSUF postpones 2020 CSUF virtual instruction commencement extended to end of semester Cal State Fullerton has postponed commencement. On Tuesday, a campus-wide email announced that the 2020 grad- The remainder of Cal State Fullerton’s spring semester uating class will not be able to walk in May in response to will take place entirely online, according to an email sent on the novel coronavirus pandemic. Wednesday by President Fram Virjee. “Our greatest priority is the health and safety of our graduates, Virtual instruction was initially set to end on April 26, but their families, our faculty and staff during this time,” said Greg Saks, has been extended to the end of the semester, May 22, as the vice president of University Advancement in the email. COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the United States.

VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN MARCH 19 - 22 , 2020 March 5 COVID-19 concerns addressed by Fullerton City Council Furthermore, the order made a into Zahra’s request and said he estimated to cost $1.75 million and The final agenda item that would March 19 “strong recommendation” for in- would provide a memo by March $940,000 respectively. amend speed limits was tabled until dividuals 65 years and older to 24 detailing how the city would go Fullerton resident Todd Harrison April 21 because the council mem- self-isolate, echoing California Gov. about suspending evictions. attended the meeting to advocate bers felt it was an important topic Gavin Newsom’s call on Sunday. On the opposite side of the spec- for the inclusion of senior veterans that more residents should be a part DIANA TRAN “This is most certainly an un- trum, councilman Bruce Whitak- in the Tenant-Based Rental Assis- of. Asst. Editor precedented time in any city, the er felt that residents staying home tance Program that is specifically “The public right now is busy state, in the nation and really the opened opportunities for the city tailored to provide financial support with COVID-19, and not many peo- Seats were left empty and marked world when it comes down to it as to catch up on infrastructure repair to residents of the Rancho La Paz ple are watching (the live stream),” off with tape for social distancing at far as what COVID-19, the (novel) and maintenance. and Rancho Fullerton mobile home Zahra said. the Fullerton City Council meeting coronavirus, is kind of forcing us to “What’s really important is to re- parks. Councilwoman Jan Flory closed Tuesday night. The meeting was go through,” Domer said. assure the public that we aren’t just “You’re about to consider chang- the meeting with optimism for the held to reassure residents amid con- Zahra referenced Newsom’s au- wasting resources during this time es and hopefully allocate more current situation. cerns regarding COVID-19. thorization for cities to look into but that we are active in terms of ad- funds for the TBRA program that “There are going to be a lot “We know the effect to the econ- suspending evictions and proposed dressing needs that we have on an is helping some of my neighbors. of people — our acquaintances, omy and the effect to our residents that the City Council consider fol- ongoing basis,” Whitaker said. That makes tonight’s meeting worth friends, family — who are going to is going to be great, and we want lowing suit to support Fullerton res- Road maintenance projects the personal risk of being here, and need help through a difficult time, to work with the businesses, make idents and businesses. funded by Senate Bill 1, otherwise I thank you for the chance to be and we have to be cautious about sure that they’re surviving and that “Rent is coming up April 1, so known as the Road Maintenance heard,” Harrison said. that help so that we don’t make a sit- they can rebound,” said City Man- these are issues that we know a and Rehabilitation Account, were Additional backing came from uation worse, but at the same time, ager Kenneth Domer. lot of people are struggling (with) approved at the meeting with a Planning Commissioner Doug we have to help each other and love Domer said he will make sure right now. Some people aren’t un- unanimous vote. Cox who felt that the program was each other, and if things aren’t go- that people at risk of having their der homes, some people don’t have The repairs will take place on great, especially as a combat veter- ing perfect on the city side, you can water shut off as a result of payment a paycheck anymore and I think this Euclid Street from Fern Drive to an himself. take it from me that our staff has issues will have water no matter is something of an urgent matter,” Bastanchury Road and on Oran- The recommendation was more than their hands full at the what happens. Zahra said. gethorpe Avenue from Woods to passed with no dissenting council present time, and we just have to be Councilman Ahmad Zahra, who Domer committed to looking Highland Avenues, which were members. patient,” Flory said. also sits on the Orange County Wa- ter District board, encouraged resi- dents to rely on tap water based on his own experiences seeing people buy bottled water. “The (OCWD) has put out some notices as far as water quality. Our water is drinkable, it is up to stan- dards, it is tested and there’s really no need to stock up other than just having some extra bottles,” Zahra said. Further consolation was provid- ed by Fullerton Police Chief Robert Dunn when he spoke about parking concerns. “We have relaxed the street sweeping issue. We are fully aware that everybody is at home (and) kids aren’t in school,” Dunn said. “We’re not issuing citations for that. We’re being incredibly selective.” An Orange County Public Health Order amended on March 18 can- celed work for many individuals as it mandated the closure of movie theaters, gyms, health clubs and any DIANA TRAN / DAILY TITAN businesses that serve alcohol and Fullerton resident Todd Harrison attended the meeting to advocate for the inclusion of senior veterans in the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program, not food. which is specifically tailored to provide financial support to residents of the Rancho La Paz and Rancho Fullerton mobile home parks. Gov. Newsom orders Californians to stay home to essential services such as gas sta- law enforcement to impose this di- guidelines on Tuesday, which called months, but for the time being, we March 19 tions, pharmacies, banks and law en- rective. “We are confident that the for the closing of all non-essential are recognizing the next eight weeks forcement. “We’re going to keep the people in the state of California will businesses. as it relates to this virus in particular grocery stores open. We’re going to abide by it. They’ll do the right thing, As of Thursday at 5:56 p.m., and we want to get that curve down make sure that you’re getting critical they’ll meet this moment, they’ll there are a total of 1,001 positive and we want to meet that moment,” JESSICA BENDA medical supplies. You can still take step up as they have over the course COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths in he said. Editor your kids outside practicing com- of the last number of weeks,” New- California, according to the Los An- Newsom added that he will be DIANA TRAN mon sense and social distancing. som said. “There’s a social contract geles Times. providing updates throughout the Asst. Editor You can still walk your dog. You can here. People I think recognize the In Orange County, there have coming weeks. still pick up that food at one of our need to do more and to meet this been 53 confirmed cases in Orange “This is a moment we need to California Gov. Gavin Newsom distribution centers, at a restaurant, moment.” The order will shut down County but no deaths, according to make tough decisions. This is a mo- has ordered Californians to stay at a drive-thru, all of those things — all entertainment venues, gyms, the OC Health Care Agency. New- ment where we need some straight at home, effective immediately, as we will still be able to do,” Newsom bars, public events and gatherings. som said the order does not have a talk and we need to tell people the COVID-19 continues to claim lives said. Newsom said there will be so- Dine-in restaurants are only allowed specific deadline as it is a dynam- truth. We need to bend the curve in across the world. cial pressure to encourage people to to serve takeout. Nichole Quick, an ic situation, but it will be in effect the state of California, and in order The order, which was announced do the right thing. He said he does Orange County health officer, issued for at least the next eight weeks. “I to do that we need to recognize the on Thursday evening, does not apply not believe California needs to use a public health order with similar don’t expect this will be many, many reality,” Newsom said. Fullerton businesses struggle under Newsom’s mandates tasked with re-evaluating their to apply for up to $2 million in two weeks ago, we did start see- cannot due to business closures as March 22 operations to reflect an immi- low-interest loans through the ing a dip in attendance,” said own- a result of the concerns about the nent market decline. Employers Economic Injury Disaster Loan er Edmond Yu. “We could see COVID-19 pandemic. have also encouraged workers to Program. that a lot of the reservations have These employees will not be re- stay home if they are feeling sick, “I think our best bet, really, is stopped coming in for the month quired to seek work during this KIM PHAM specifically if they are experienc- going to come from the federal of March and April.” time as long as they are able to JONATHAN PHAN ing symptoms related to the novel government through their poten- MADE Coffee in Downtown work during and after this peri- Editors coronavirus. tial (Small Businesses Associa- Fullerton has also cut hours to od; a time frame that is subject to The Centers for Disease Control tion) loans and whatever programs comply with the county’s recom- change. The COVID-19 pandemic has and Prevention recommend social they’re able to come up with,” said mendations for social distancing Newsom’s executive order on threatened the livelihoods of peo- distancing to slow the spread of Aaron Barkenhagen, founder and and to reflect slow business, said March 12 allows employees to ple all over the world, and Amer- the virus and flatten the exponen- CEO of Bootlegger’s Brewery. owner Sun Park. attain unemployment insurance ican businesses are no exception tial curve. With less people going Bootlegger’s Brewery, which “For business, it’s hurting us, benefits during a worker’s first as the U.S. government struggles out and hours getting cut, busi- is located on Highland and Com- but also (it is) to help not spread week of unemployment. Eligibili- to contain the spread of the virus nesses and workers have been fac- monwealth avenues, has been cut- the virus because it’s impacting ty for these benefits will be further while maintaining the economy. ing the repercussions; gas prices ting hours and furloughing em- the whole world. We should some- evaluated by the department. On Thursday night, California have lowered, malls have become ployees due to Orange County’s how follow the rules,” Park said. Fullerton Mayor Jennifer Fitz- Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Cal- empty and small businesses have temporary ban on bars. The busi- Barkenhagen and Park said gerald sympathized with the ifornians to stay in their homes seen financial hardships. ness will continue to sell beer to- that there has been little guidance pandemic’s financial impact on and for the closure of nonessen- Charlie Marquez, manager of go but has halted their beer pro- from the government on how to local businesses in a YouTube vid- tial businesses. Two days earlier, the coffee shop the Night Owl in duction until they receive more maintain their business or assist eo message that was posted on the Orange County Public Health Downtown Fullerton, said busi- clarity on what the next few weeks the employees whose wages are March 19. Officer ordered the closure of -al ness has been slow. will look like, Barkenhagen said. being affected. “These businesses provide in- cohol-serving establishments that “Definitely we’ve noticed, es- Virtual Reality Zone in Down- “For our employees, they’re go- come for families in our commu- do not offer or sell food, with vi- pecially Saturday night and Sun- town Fullerton made efforts to ing to be filing for unemployment nity and the surrounding cities, olations resulting in fines, impris- day, traffic was on the slower side. stay open by cutting hours and and they’ll hopefully get some re- so wherever possible, I would en- onment or both. Businesses that The number of cars has been re- maintaining the cleanliness and lief through that, but we’re just courage you to support them,” serve food have switched their duced, and people — foot traffic sanitization of all their equipment, taking it day-by-day right now,” Fitzgerald said. “For our restau- dine-in services for delivery, pick- — there’s almost none,” Marquez but it has temporarily closed un- Barkenhagen said. rants, ordering pick-up, drive-th- up or drive-thru operations only. said. til April 1, according to its Yelp The Employment Develop- ru or delivery services locally As local businesses planned Small businesses in California page. ment Department of California is a way of enjoying the local for an outbreak and strove to ac- and 18 other states that are expe- “The news started being more allows eligible employees to file restaurants that you love, while commodate those in the work- riencing loss of revenue due to the prevalent two weeks ago regard- for unemployment insurance ben- also helping those impacted by place who fell ill, they were also COVID-19 pandemic are eligible ing the coronavirus, and starting efits if they are able to work but this crisis.”

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Hours after the announcement March 24 of the death, the Orange County Parks announced closures to en- courage social distancing. The closures mainly affect the JESSICA BENDA county beaches and parks, with JORDAN MENDOZA parking lots, restrooms, play- Editors grounds and shelters all being shut down. Of Orange County’s five beach COVID-19 has claimed its first cities, only Laguna Beach and life in Orange County. Seal Beach have closed off their According to the OC Health entire beaches. Care Agency on Tuesday, the vic- Gov. Gavin Newsom said there tim was a male in his 70s accord- is an ongoing investigation into ing to a press release. He was be- the Lancaster teenager’s death, ing treated at a local hospital and but it was COVID-19 related. had underlying conditions. “Young people can and will be “This serves as a very unfor- impacted by this virus. In fact, tunate reminder to the commu- young people disproportionate- DAILY TITAN nity about the importance of ly are the ones testing positive The CSU Board of Trustees discussed COVID-19 in a virtual meeting on March 25. staying at home and social dis- in the state of California. Fifty tancing when leaving the house- percent of the 2,102 individuals the COVID-19 campus clo- of fundamental safety precautions hold for essential activities, or that have tested positive — 50% March 26 sures,” said Hayli Antoniewicz was not self-evident to all CSU to work at an essential business, — are between the age of 18 and from Cal State Long Beach SQE. managers, many of whom have in order to slow the spread of 49,” Newsom said in a Facebook Among the requests were re- been reckless in over-classifying COVID-19 and help protect our Live update. funding student fees for canceled employees as essential and requir- most vulnerable neighbors,” said On Thursday, Newsom or- JESSICA BENDA services, finding housing for dis- ing them to remain on campus- Nichole Quick, the county health dered Californians to stay in Editor placed students throughout quar- es, and you have failed to institute officer. their homes with the exception of antine and including student voices even basic protections for those re- On the same day, a Lancaster going outside for essential jobs The California State University and input during emergency deci- quired to return to on site work,” teenager was one of three new and activities. Board of Trustees faced criticism sion making. Brenner said. deaths confirmed by the Los “COVID-19 does not discrim- for its handling of the COVID-19 “We have seen egregious action Fortunato Garcia, who has Angeles County Department of inate by age, race or income lev- pandemic during a virtual meeting on campuses the past few weeks, worked at Cal State Fresno for Public Health. el, and what we are seeing in on Tuesday. like 2-4 day evacuation notices eight years, noted the danger of COVID-19 first appearedplaces like New York is indica- Three representatives of Stu- sent to students after being assured the virus and asked for the lives in Orange County nearly two tive of what we should prepare dents for Quality Education, a that they would be allowed to stay, of CSU staff to be held in higher months ago. There are now a to- to experience here,” said Barba- group that spans across CSU cam- student workers losing their jobs or regards. tal of 152 cases of the virus in ra Ferrer, Los Angeles County puses, presented a list of seven re- having their hours drastically cut “These arbitrary decisions put the county as of Tuesday night. Public Health Director. “We can quests during public comment. without compensation and limit- employees — and, by association, Of the confirmed cases, 88 of only flatten the curve if everyone “Our living situation, financial ing hours and services of campus the public — in harm’s way, need- them are people under the age of takes social distancing seriously stability and health of hundreds of health centers on campus that pro- lessly so in some cases. We often 50. There have been 2,159 tested and adheres to all isolation and thousands of California State Uni- vide critical medical care for stu- have employees who provide iden- for the virus, and the county can quarantine orders issued by our versity students have been nega- dents,” Antoniewicz said. tical services being subjected to test up to 1,390 new residents. health officer.” tively and critically impacted by SQE was one of several groups potential campus exposures while that voiced their concerns sur- others are permitted to remain in rounding COVID-19 and its effects the relative safety of their homes on the CSU system during public while receiving administrative comments. time off,” Garcia said. CSUF housing issues over Members of the CSU Employ- As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March ees Union called in to express their 25, there are 2,535 positive cas- distaste for the treatment of faculty es of COVID-19 and 53 deaths in and staff in recent weeks. California. $6 million in refunds Tony Spraggins of Cal State In the plenary session, some Northridge told the Board he was board members used part of their Engagement Team sent out on returning permits to the Parking disappointed with the CSU re- reports to offer words of encour- April 9 Monday. Office or by mailing them in. sponse to the COVID-19 crisis. agement toward one another and Some students left campus pri- Students can still return them “One thing we expected of toward the CSU community re- or to the mandatory eviction and for $71 until April 22, accord- you would’ve been the CSU take garding COVID-19. planned to return to school once ing to Parking and Transportation charge or responsibility of the situ- CSU Chancellor Timothy White JESSICA BENDA virtual instruction was over, which services. ation. That didn’t happen. Instead, recently postponed his July 2020 Editor was initially set to end on April Brundage said that housing is you passed the buck. You allowed retirement amid the pandem- 26. currently accepting applications for lower-level managers to make de- ic, along with Cal State East Bay The Cal State Fullerton housing Those students will not receive the 2020-21 academic year, but that cisions for people with no guid- President Leroy Morishita and department began issuing refunds their refunds until they return to re- is subject to change. ance from the top. People’s lives Cal State Northridge President Di- to residential students on Monday trieve their belongings and check “We are hopeful about being ful- were literally pulled up by the root, anne Harrison. They will contin- — an act that will cost the school out. Housing will use March 22 as ly open and having a full commu- safety out the window. Even now, ue their roles through the fall 2020 $6.4 million, according to Housing proration rate for the refund, ac- nity. However, we are closely moni- people are wondering what’s next,” semester. Director Jenni Brundage. cording to the email. toring COVID-19 and will continue Spraggins said. “It is my hope and firm belief Brundage said that out of the ap- Additionally, refunds are avail- to make adjustments as directed by Last week, the CSU announced that maintaining a continuity of proximately 1,900 students who able for semester parking permits, state, local and university authori- in a statement that it will expedite leadership will prove helpful as lived in on-campus housing prior though they must be requested by ties,” Brundage said. the transition to virtual instruction we work through and adapt to the to the evacuation, only 98 students and lower the population of stu- emerging realities we face, that it remain. dents and employees on campus. will lend some experience and cer- Dave Edwards, the associate vice “Most employees will transi- tainty to these times of uncertain- president of student affairs, said the tion to telecommuting, and some ty,” White said. economic loss was unexpected. employees will also remain to As a result of this pandemic, all “The financial impact to housing maintain essential operations. For CSUs have switched to virtual in- is well over $6 million in refunds, students or employees that must struction and commencements so that’s an expense or a loss in rev- remain on campus, social distanc- have been postponed until further enue that we weren’t planning for,” ing techniques will be adhered to. notice. Edwards said at the Associated Stu- Campus presidents have been del- “Even as I applaud our efforts, dents board of directors meeting on egated the authority to best im- we all know our work is just begin- Tuesday. plement this guidance in the most ning and will extend over many, On March 18, Brundage an- timely manner,” said the statement many months. It is work that will at nounced that all students were to from the CSU. times test our will, try our patience leave campus by March 22 at 8 p.m. However, Martin Brenner of Cal and demand every ounce of the ex- Exceptions were made for interna- State Long Beach said employees periences and intellect that we can tional students or those unable to re- have been needlessly endangered bring to bear. For the foreseeable turn home. by managerial decisions. future, our comfort zone will be Over 1,800 students moved out, “It is shocking that the importance but a fond memory,” White said. Edwards said. He added that al- though the economic loss will im- pact CSUF’s reserves, the cam- March 27 pus has prepared for these types of losses. “You plan for these situations, so when you have a negative finan- Fullerton passes ordinance cial impact — like the refunds I just mentioned — you all have reserves in place to support you financial- that temporarily prohibits ly,” Edwards said. “ASI is in a very good such financial situation when it comes to its reserve bubbles.” eviction Individual refunds will vary based on the date the student left The Fullerton City Council passed an ordinance with a 4-1 vote campus, the room type and their that will temporarily prevent the eviction of residents amid the meal plan, according to an email ELIZA GREEN / DAILY TITAN COVID-19 pandemic, which has sent the country sprinting to- from the Housing and Residential As of April, approximately 1,900 students remained in-campus housing. ward a possible economic collapse.

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revenue going down by 32%, also projected to see revenue sinks. He advocated for the ad- a way for us to obtain some to April 10 general consumer goods down reductions of almost 10% and dition of porta-potties in places pass out to people who are still by 25%, restaurants, hotels and about 27% respectively. such as the train station where out in the streets and not in our gas stations down by 20% and One reassurance for the coun- individuals experiencing home- facilities,” Zahra said. “Maybe business industry decreased by cil is the city’s property taxes, lessness gather. we can do some sort of outreach DIANA TRAN Asst. Editor 16.5%. which make up almost half of “I’m just afraid that this will to see if some of the community Domer discussed the negative Fullerton’s revenue. Domer said cause an even bigger public would donate some of their sup- impact on gas tax revenue due it has not been identified as a health hazard,” Silva said. plies to us and we can distribute The city of Fullerton project- to less people driving. threat for this year after com- Porta-potties and wash ba- them.” ed that COVID-19 will cause “As we know, all of our road municating with the Orange sins are in tight supply, Domer Domer agreed that reach- about a $3.1 million deficit in funds we put to good use, so County treasurer-tax collector, said. ing out to community members the general fund budget. The any reduction is painful be- Shari Freidenrich, who said that The city is currently negoti- and nonprofits would be a good city estimated that its expect- cause it just means less slurry, most residents have paid their ating with the county on a suit- idea. ed revenue for the 2019-20 fis- less crackseal and one less mile property taxes. able park location where re- Mayor Jennifer Fitzgerald ex- cal year would have met the of doing something with our “If somebody is impacted by strooms could be reopened. pressed her gratitude to resi- expenditure budget of over roads,” he said. COVID because they weren’t Previously, there were concerns dents for “hanging in there and $98 million if not for the new The indefinite stay-at-home impounding their property tax- among cleaning staff about for doing their best during what coronavirus. order has the city increasing- es or they were waiting towards homeless individuals living out are really trying, uncertain City manager Ken Domer ly concerned about how long it the end to pay it on their own of those restrooms. times.” said that the city’s biggest con- will take for the economy to re- — and they can’t — there are Domer said that the city also Zahra shared similar senti- cern is revenue from sales build itself. mechanisms within the current has to look at the enhanced ments in a shout out to the Ful- taxes. “Once a restaurant opens (or) law that they can appeal to the cleaning costs, which he es- lerton community. “It’s an indicator really for once a movie theater opens, will Orange County treasurer-tax timates to be roughly $350 a “I just wanted to really say the life of our retail commercial people feel comfortable going collector for relief, so that is day. how proud I am of our commu- businesses, and we do know as back out into crowds? There’s there,” Domer said. Councilman Ahmad Zahra nity for coming together at this you travel the roads and you go going to be a delay, so we’re go- Councilman Jesus Silva suggested stocking up on hand time. We’re seeing a lot of orga- downtown there are businesses ing to be seeing some impact in brought attention to the con- sanitizer for the homeless com- nizations, nonprofits and indi- shut,” Domer said. “Their rev- next year’s projections for rev- cerns for the homeless commu- munity to supplement the addi- viduals all step up and do their enue is a fraction of what they enues, which is going to im- nity because, with restaurants tion of porta-potties and wash part,” Zahra said. “I would like used to do.” pact our overall budget,” Domer closed, he is concerned about basins. to thank our entire community Some of the city’s projec- said. how their hygiene is maintained “I know they’re in short sup- for being united in our resolve tions include the auto industry’s Library and park funds are without access to restrooms and ply, but I’m wondering if there’s to overcome this crisis.”

DAILY TITAN Fullerton City Council members convene for a virtual meeting on April 7 to discuss COVID-19’s financial impacts on the city. OC district attorney warns against scams and price gouging

you’d use the tip line, we would that are disguised as charity April 10 very, very much appreciate sites. that.” On Wednesday, the number Though costs may increase of COVID-19 cases in Orange as demand increases, price County surpassed 1,000. As of JESSICA BENDA gouging is defined as rais- Thursday, there are 1,079 cas- Editor ing the price more than 10%, es and 17 deaths, according to Spitzer said. He added that if the OC Health Care Agency DAILY TITAN As COVID-19 cases in- a retailer now has to pay more website. A screenshot of OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer at a press conference on crease, so are scam testing for an item, such as a mask, OC Health Officer Nich- April 9, where he addressed the issue of scam testing sites. sites and price gouging in Or- they’re allowed to add 10% to ole Quick addressed the on- ange County. the increased price they paid going health impacts of the this point in time, the reason home, we have potentially put District Attorney Todd for it without it being classified COVID-19 pandemic, reiter- I made a strong recommenda- children and elderly people Spitzer said there have been as price gouging. ating the recent strong recom- tion versus a mandate is based closer to their abuser,” Spitzer 130 investigations into reports He also said if a product was mendation to wear face cover- on what we’re seeing num- said. of testing that is not approved set at that cost before, even if ings while out in public. bers wise, and I’m hopeful that He added that there is now by the Food and Drug Associ- it is high, it is not necessarily She emphasized that the rec- we’re seeing a flattening of a lack of mandatory reporters, ation and the overcharging of price gouging. ommended face coverings are curve in Orange County.” such as nurses and teachers. He water and toilet paper in Or- “It can be extremely com- not the same as the masks that Though Quick said there urged the public to report any ange County. plicated and there’s an analy- first responders need, which is reason to believe that so- children with bruises or who He encouraged anyone sis that has to take place. So if are under a critical shortage. cial distancing is working, she are not acting normal and to with suspicions should report you’re unsure, call the hotline Face coverings refer to cloth urged people to continue prac- ask elderly people if they are to the scam hotline at (714) and let us do our job and in- that can be made out of a vari- ticing it and stay home unless OK if something looks off. 834-3482. vestigate that,” Spitzer said. “I ety of materials. it is essential. “I know it might feel like “If you’re in doubt, I just don’t want anybody sitting at Though it is currently a As people socially distance we’re asking you to intrude want you to make a phone home feeling like that out of strong recommendation, it themselves, Spitzer said they in people’s personal lives, but call,” Spitzer said. “There’s desperation, they have to go to may become mandated in the are seeing a dramatic decrease today we do not have manda- 800 employees in the Orange the corner store and pay $5 for future. in arrests. tory reporters available to re- County district attorney’s of- a roll of toilet paper.” “I want to be very clear that In Orange County, child port abuse,” Spitzer said. “I’d fice. We have 150 district at- Spitzer also warned the pub- there may be in the near future abuse reporting is also down much rather have you call the torney investigators and they’re lic to be on the lookout for a time or a mandate is more ap- by 45% and elder abuse report- Department of Social Services, specifically trained to investi- COVID-19 testing that was propriate, so this is something ing is down by 68%, Spitzer have them look into it and have gate these kinds of crimes. So, misrepresented as FDA ap- that is going to be continual- said. it be inconclusive than not re- allow us to do our job. And if proved, as well as scam emails ly revisited,” Quick said. “At “By having people shelter at ported at all.”

VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 8 April APRIL 16 - APRIL 19, 2020 Act, is set to support schools month. The relief package is de- K-12, colleges and universities, signed to financially support and it will continue to be avail- small businesses, individuals, CSUF to receive over able through Sept. 30, 2021. federal safety nets, big corpo- The fund contains approxi- rations, state and local govern- mately $30.75 billion and will be ments, hospitals, public health divided into three sectors: about and education. $41 million in aid as $13.2 billion of funding for K-12, Cisneros said that the funds nearly $14 billion of funding to would provide aid for homeless higher education and nearly $3 assistance, health facilities, child billion of funding to the Gover- care centers, food banks, senior nor’s Emergency Education Re- services and other needs pertain- pandemic grips U.S. lief Fund. ing to the economy or housing. CSUF is not alone in receiving “Our cities and counties are Half of the funding must be opportunity to continue to sup- emergency financial assistance. on the frontlines dealing with distributed to students to provide port our students. We are work- Cal Poly Pomona, Fullerton Col- the coronavirus pandemic. From April 16 financial support for “unexpect- ing with various campus partners lege and Mt. San Antonio Col- my conversations and meetings ed and urgent needs,” such as ex- and the Department of Educa- lege will also receive funding. with local leaders, organizations, penses related to food, housing, tion to get these funds distributed “This crisis has unmasked a health centers and small busi- KARINA GUTIERREZ course materials, technology, to our students,” said Tami Bui, number of challenges that mem- nesses, I know they need more LETICIA PEREZ healthcare and child care. CSUF associate vice president bers of our community face on a resources and funding to keep Asst. Editors Over $20 million will be allo- of Government and Community regular basis. Specifically, it has our communities safe,” Cisneros cated to CSUF students through Relations. exposed the fact that students and said in a press release. the Emergency Financial Aid The CARES Act was the third families living in poverty are ex- It will also provide additional Cal State Fullerton will re- Grants, which come from the and largest economic stimu- periencing the worst of this cri- funding to health care organiza- ceive $41 million in coronavirus Coronavirus Aid, Relief and lus package passed to address sis. These funds coming directly tions and will allow for the fur- aid, half of which will go to stu- Economic Security Act, or the the economic impacts of the to Fullerton College will provide ther expansion of health insur- dents who have faced unexpected CARES Act. COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. vital help to keep our students ance coverage for the prevention, and urgent needs related to the The CARES Act will also tem- “As a result of this pandemic, learning and engaged, but more diagnosis and treatment of the coronavirus. porarily suspend federal student our schools have had to abruptly importantly safe and healthy,” new virus. California Rep. Gil Cisneros loan payments and alter the pro- shut down and transition to on- said Greg Schulz, the president of As of Wednesday, there have announced Wednesday that near- visions to financial aid, federal line learning, upending the lives Fullerton College. been 1,376 reported cases of ly $100 million in aid would be work-study, supplemental edu- of countless students, many of On April 6, Cisneros an- coronavirus — including 22 distributed to students, colleges cational-opportunity grants and whom rely on their school for nounced that the district would coronavirus-related deaths — in and universities located in the foreign institutions. food and housing,” Cisneros said be receiving over $31 million in Orange County, according to the 39th district, which encompasses “During these unprecedent- in a statement. aid from the $2 trillion corona- OC Health Care Agency. The parts of Los Angeles, Orange and ed times, we are thankful to The Education Stabilization virus relief package unanimous- city of Fullerton has had 42 re- San Bernardino Counties. the federal government for the Fund, created by the CARES ly passed by the U.S. Senate last ported cases. Spring CSUF students granted credit/ no credit grading option the new grading system, CSUF instructions provided by the uni- Stohs said that extending noted that the lack of commute is extended the deadline to with- versity’s information technology course withdrawals was quite re- much easier. April 17 draw from classes for non-med- department. Due to the corona- strictive, but it was made possi- “We know that these actions ical reasons to May 8. Non-med- virus, the chancellor’s office has ble after the CSU chancellor’s of- alone cannot relieve all the dif- ical reasons include changes in given campuses the authority to fice permitted it on Tuesday. ficulties related to COVID-19, employment hours, family needs, choose their own grading op- Stohs said that he and his com- but we hope they will allevi- DIANA TRAN Asst. Editor financial issues and other issues tions. Other college campuses in- mittee have been hearing and ate at least some of the academ- related to time and ability to suc- stituted a credit or no credit grad- working to respond to students’ ic-related stress,” said the Dean ceed in classes. ing option, such as Cal State Los concerns surrounding grading of Students office in the email It’s official: students will have Students can avoid receiving Angeles and Cal Poly Pomona. since March 12. “We know that announcement. the option to complete any or all a failing grade by filling out a “While some other CSUs this pandemic causes havoc for Opting for the credit or no of their spring semester classes withdrawal form for each course might have had quicker poli- just about everyone; and every- credit grading method will not under a credit or no credit sys- that they are opting out of. The cies about (credit/ no credit), we one that I’ve talked to has tried affect a student’s GPA. However, tem. They will also have more form must include reasons for chose the option of having all of to think of the best way we could no credit grades may have an im- time to withdraw from classes withdrawing, as well as support- the student-related policies done be as flexible as possible given pact on financial aid, so the uni- for non-medical reasons. ing documentation. This form at the same time,” said Academ- the pandemic,” he said. versity advises students to con- Cal State Fullerton announced must be approved by the stu- ic Senate Chair Mark Stohs. “We English and history major nect with the Office of Financial on Wednesday that students will dent’s instructor and department wanted to get it right and not an- Kimberly Pruit said she felt that Aid for more information. Some be able to choose between a tra- chair before it can be sent to the nounce policies that might later having the option of a credit or student groups have credit and no ditional letter grade and credit Records and Registration office have to be changed.” no credit grade is a good mediary credit restrictions, including vet- or no credit within 10 days af- for processing. Stohs said the Academic Sen- that allows students to choose erans, student athletes and some ter learning their final course The college assistant dean is ate collaborated with groups what best suits their situation. international students. grades, which faculty are expect- available to provide guidance such as the Associated Students, “I think it’s a great solution to The university recommends ed to submit by May 22. to students who are contemplat- the CSUF leadership team and a horrible, unprecedented prob- that those students check in with This means until June 1, stu- ing withdrawal, and further sup- college deans to create and pass lem,” Pruit said. “I know many the Athletics Academic Services dents can opt into the credit or port for students’ academic con- resolutions. people who have had their lives Office, Veteran Resource Cen- no credit system. Undergraduate cerns is expected to be available He communicated with the affected negatively by what’s go- ter or the International Programs students will receive credit for A soon. Senate Executive Committee ing on with COVID-19, and their Office for more details. through C- letter grades, while Students will be able to switch before spring break to hold and grades have suffered because of “The university will provide graduate courses will be consid- to credit or no credit through prepare for an emergency meet- it.” advising early and often to en- ered passed with a letter grade of the university’s online portal. ing on April 9 over Zoom, which She expressed her difficulties sure students are equipped to A through B-. If a student does A video tutorial is pending re- hosted over 200 participants with online classes and said that make the grading choices that not switch to credit or no credit, lease to guide students on how to see a resolution pass for the she depended on attending class- best serve their unique goals and then they will receive the letter to opt in for the new grading sys- consideration of the credit or no es to keep herself accountable for needs,” read the email from the grade by default. In addition to tem. There are also step-by-step credit system. meeting deadlines, though she office of the Dean of Students.

a result, said Assistant Athletics out, Titan Athletics is in the pro- Director of Sales and Marketing cess of increasing its bandwidth CSUF Athletics forced Jennifer McGhen. Refunds can ei- to broadcast games via streaming ther be given back to the buyer, do- while still including live-action el- nated to the athletics department ements such as an announcer and or carried over to cover a part of music, according to McGhen. the cost for season tickets for next “People will still be able to to make adjustments to year. Pre-sale tickets for individual watch our athletes perform at the games are currently in the process highest level that they can, we will of being completely reimbursed to try to do our best from a game at- purchasers. mosphere,” McGhen said. “Even match reduced revenue Although the baseball and soft- now, we’re just trying to commu- ball teams were expected to be nicate with our fans through so- televised on ESPN in a slate of cial media, keeping everybody said Athletic Director Jim Dono- Aside from the layoffs, no cur- seven combined games throughout engaged along with our student April 19 van. Amid these circumstances, rently employed staff member the season, being a small NCAA athletes and our coaches.” Titan Athletics has been pushed to within the athletics department school has benefited CSUF since With continued uncertainty adjust their budget to match the re- has needed to take a pay-cut to the university does not earn any about how the coronavirus will duced revenues. This included lay- make up for the lost revenue, but revenue from televised games to further impact different institu- ADAM MALDONADO offs of 11 full-time and two part- said it would be a larger issue to be begin with. Larger institutions, tions, many decisions are yet to be Editor time employees, as well as three determined by either the CSUs or such as Power-5 schools, are tied made at both the NCAA and legis- graduate assistant equivalents. Of the state government as the situa- to much larger television agree- lative levels. those employees, about half the tion develops, said to Senior As- ments and face a larger financial Despite the lack of a clear fu- After the cancellation of spring layoffs consisted of support staff, sociate Athletics Director Steve burden now that those agreements ture, Titan Athletics has main- sports for the 2020 season, Cal and the other half consisted of em- DiTolla. have become void according to tained consistent communication State Fullerton Athletics has lost ployees from the sports programs, “In this business, you’re trained Donovan. within the department via Zoom approximately $1.05 million in which included a handful of assis- to deal with adversity, and we just Under social-distancing orders to discuss how to navigate through revenue this fiscal year from ticket tant coaches and one trainer. got right to the task and got the from California Gov. Gavin New- the current situation and find solu- sales, corporate sponsorships and Donovan said it saddened him job done and it really sucked. I’ll som, it is still unknown wheth- tions to the obstacles they now en- facility rentals, said Summer Rive- greatly to let the employees go, be very honest with you, it’s been er sports will continue in the fall. dure, Donovan said. “We’ve adapt- ra, CSUF Athletics chief financial and that it had nothing to do with very difficult. But given the situ- Even if these guidelines become ed well. We were very quick and officer. performance, but it was necessary ation, I think we’ve done a really more lenient, mass gatherings such we’ve communicated well and Included in the financial blow is for the budget. good job adapting to the situation,” as sporting events may still be that’s probably a key factor in be- a 70% loss of NCAA funding that “We would love to bring those DiTolla said. barred from the public. ing able to adapt quickly, because is provided through postseason positions back, in some areas we By the time of the suspension, This may result in games with- we trust each other,” Donovan play such as the NCAA basketball have to, because we can only op- the baseball and softball teams, out fans in attendance if competi- said. “It’s what we learned through tournament, which was canceled erate for a short period, six months which make up almost the entire- tion were to continue as usual in athletics. We learned to make a due to the ongoing pandemic. to a year with the severe reduction ty of ticket sales for spring sports, the fall — a trend that many oth- game plan, we learned that things With the combined loss of revenue in staffing,” Donovan said. “We’ll had only completed 30% of their er major sports organizations may aren’t going to always go accord- through multiple streams, the de- have to bring them back eventual- games of the season. Season tick- follow depending on public health ing to plan. You got to be able to partment expects their budget for ly, but we have to wait til the reve- et holders will be offered a prorat- guidelines. adjust the game plan and be flexi- next year to be flat to down overall, nues start to recover.” ed refund for the missed games as If this scenario were to be played ble and make adjustments.”

VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 9 April - May APRIL 22 - MAY 6 , 2020 CSUF grapples with millions in lost revenue caused by COVID-19 He said that the university com- funding aside from tuition dollars, Harry LeGrande, the vice pres- freeze. However, there are cur- April 22 mitted to nearly $12 million in Virjee said. ident for student affairs, said that rently no plans for layoffs or residential and parking refunds “We’re being told to model an around $8.4 million in emergency furloughs. alone. More than half a million estimate of something between funds was sent out to students in “We have no current plans for unbudgeted dollars were used three and 15%. That’s a pretty March and about $2.2 million has any layoffs or furloughs. But I will JESSICA BENDA within the Department of Infor- broad band for reductions in reve- been sent in April. tell you quite honestly that much Editor mation Technology as the use of nue from the state, and we’re pre- To combat financial losses, of that will depend upon the fu- technology became more essen- paring for those possible reduc- California Rep. Gil Cisneros an- ture,” Virjee said. “It will really As COVID-19 pulls at the tial, while there is “substantial un- tions,” Virjee said. nounced last week that CSUF will depend on two things: whether we strings holding the American earned income, unearned grants Staff and faculty were asked to receive $41 million as a result of can continue to manage our finan- economy together, Cal State Ful- and unrealized revenue for ASC donate to the newly created Titan the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and cial losses, and what our ongoing lerton is one of many universities and ASI,” Virjee said. emergency fund if they were able, Economic Security Act, more revenue outlook looks like.” feeling the financial strain. The university also faces a pos- which supports financially strug- commonly known as the CARES Virjee said that there is paid ad- “I think we’re probably at about sible reduction in the number of gling students, faculty and staff. Act. Half of the funding will go to ministrative leave for faculty and $20 million upside-down right both new and returning students Ten percent of Virjee’s take- students who are facing unexpect- staff, and the university was work- now, based on projected losses next semester, which could result home salary will go to the fund ed and urgent needs related to the ing on payment plans and debt thus far,” said President Fram Vir- in a loss of revenue. each month through the rest of novel coronavirus. forgiveness for students. jee at a town hall meeting for fac- One of the largest hits will rip- 2020, he said, and the rest of his The $41 million was part of “Clearly, the first order of busi- ulty and staff on Monday. “We’re ple through the entire CSU sys- cabinet will also be contributing. nearly $100 million in funding ness for us is supporting our stu- going to need to tighten our belts tem. The state and CSU chan- An email from Virjee said that that will be dispersed among col- dents and our faculty and staff. across the divisions and across cellor’s office have warnedin the coming weeks, struggling leges and universities in the 39th But, as an institution, we are not the colleges in the coming months universities to prepare for sub- faculty and staff would receive district. immune in any way from the fi- and likely, frankly, in the coming stantial reductions in state aid — instructions on how to apply for As for CSUF itself, Virjee said nancial hardships that we are suf- years.” one of CSUF’s main sources of support. the school has instituted a hiring fering,” Virjee said.

OMAR SANCHEZ / DAILY TITAN April 4 Fullerton City NCAA offers an extra year of eligibility for senior athletes Council maps out Due to the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly ending collegiate spring sports, the NCAA announced on Monday that student athletes who participated in spring sports, such as baseball and softball, will be road to reopening given an extra year of eligibility to play.

could open within 10 days. celebrations this weekend. May 6 The full extent of stage two “Hopefully, there will not be April 21 would be giving restaurants the social gatherings at the parks ability to allow dining in with which would probably force us social distancing and sanita- to go right back and close the DIANA TRAN tion protocols. However, the city parking lots, but we want to be Head coaches have the final Asst. Editor does not have any set dates as to able to open up those parking when restaurants will have this lots and those opportunities for At Tuesday night’s virtual city capability. more people to visit and get out say in senior eligibility for council meeting, Fullerton coun- In preparation for these re- and get into the parks,” Domer cil members expressed eager- openings, council members said. ness to reopen the city’s econo- unanimously approved recom- He went on to say that there 2021 spring season my as they presented the city’s mendations that would support will be signage encouraging so- steps to follow California Gov. fully opening restaurants. cial distancing and warning Even though the NCAA offered an extra year of eligibility for spring Gavin Newsom’s pandemic re- These measures will increase patrons to utilize playground athletes who had their seasons canceled due to the novel coronavirus, silience roadmap. the allowable public and private equipment at their own risk. it has been left to the universities to decide whether or not to extend “I in no way minimize any of space available for outdoor din- The city is looking at a sani- that offer to their student athletes. the sickness and death that has ing, Domer said. This will be tizing regiment for their parks occurred because of COVID, but done by allowing a reduction in and obtaining mobile sanitiz- simply put, people are desperate on-site parking on private prop- ers which Domer describes as to get back to work. So, I want erty with a property owner’s “Ghostbusters’ backpacks.” April 22 you to know that I am pushing permission. Though residents will have as hard as I can within the con- easier access to parks with park- straints of the law to make sure I love this idea. I ing lots open, Domer said re- we support our economy and our “think it could be a strooms will remain closed Fullerton will require public residents who want to get back until the city has adequate staff-

to work,” said Mayor Jennifer real shot in the arm ing and sanitizing measures in

Fitzgerald. to our restaurants place. to wear face masks in close The governor’s plan consists “ To improve residents’ park ex- of four stages: ensuring safety and show them perience, council members ap- and preparedness in workplaces, that we’re in this proved funding $300,000 to re- contact businesses opening lower risk workplaces, with them. place play structures at Hillcrest opening higher risk workplaces Park and Fullerton Sports Com- Effective on Friday, the City of Fullerton will require the public and finally, ending the stay-at- JENNIFER FITZGERALD plex, which had been deemed to wear face coverings when visiting certain essential businesses home order. Fullerton Mayor unstable and beyond repair. that involve close contact and no shielding or protection. The deci- City Manager Ken Domer This construction is estimated sion narrowly passed with a 3-2 vote during the city council meet- said that stage two prepara- Additionally, the city will to take place from mid-July and ing on Tuesday. tions are underway to gradually be waiving encroachment per- finish mid-August. open lower risk workplaces with mit fees for utilization of public Domer also announced that adaptations. space for outdoor dining until City Hall is expected to open on “The concern is that we pull Nov. 2. Monday after physical improve- the order too early and then the “I love this idea. I think it ments are made such as adding April 23 virus reemerges stronger and could be a real shot in the arm to sneeze guards, signage and other then you have to go back into our restaurants and show them barriers. stay-at-home, so those are some that we’re in this with them,” Reopening lower-risk work- of the things the governor and Fitzgerald said. places will be dependent on the CSUF students will not his roadmap are trying to avoid,” While these plans are in prog- governor’s announcements, and Domer said. ress, Domer confirmed a few Domer said that the city will The city is preparing what public spaces that would be open be proactive while they wait for receive spring tuition they call “Stage 2 Lite,” which this weekend. that guidance. are plans to reopen retail busi- These include the equestri- “We greatly encourage the nesses with curbside pickup ca- an center, the Independence patience of everybody. We are reimbursements pability, manufacturing, offices Park pool for swimming prac- working with the businesses on Amid student demands for reimbursements at Cal State Fuller- when telework is not possible tice and parking lots at park. many things and getting ready ton, President Fram Virjee announced on Wednesday that students and more public spaces. Domer However, Domer expressed con- for that time when the governor will not be receiving tuition refunds for the spring semester. estimates that retail businesses cern in potential Mother’s Day says go,” Domer said.

VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 10 May - June MAY 12 - JUNE 15, 2020 Fall semester plans to be primarily virtual across CSU campuses, chancellor says

activities, such as nursing classes technology available to support sweeping amounts of revenue and student services. May 12 with training mannequins or es- students with their online in- as part of COVID-19’s econom- It is unknown whether students sential laboratory classes. struction, the cost of which is still ic rampage. CSUF itself has lost will receive a discounted price Mike Uhlenkamp, the senior to be determined, Uhlenkamp around $20 million as of April for fall semester. director of public affairs for the said. 20, said CSUF President Fram “We are making our prepara- JESSICA BENDA CSU, said this decision is for “Campuses are going to offer Virjee at a town hall meeting. tions with an emphasis on flexi- Editor planning purposes right now, and professional development oppor- Furthermore, a lawsuit has also bility and the ability to pivot from HOSAM ELATTAR will provide flexibility on how tunities for faculty and staff. been filed against the system by limited face-to-face instruction to Asst. Editor campuses will proceed. We want to make sure that we a student at Sonoma State Uni- virtual as needed and as we deal “The hope is that, obviously, are offering as comprehensive of versity after the school refused with the quickly-changing nature As the spring semester comes we’ll be able to go back to face to an educational experience as pos- to offer prorated refunds for cam- of the pandemic,” Virjee said in a to an end, Cal State University face normal operations. We don’t sible,” he said. pus fees, according to the Sundi- statement about the Chancellor’s Chancellor Timothy White an- know when that’s going to be. Is Last month, Cal State Fullerton al, the student newspaper of Cal remarks today. nounced that most classes across there potential to do that in the Provost Pamella Oliver said that State Northridge. He added that the University the CSU’s 23 campuses are fall? Maybe. It really kind of de- the university was making plans Across the state, students and will base their decisions on prior- planned to be primarily virtual pends on what happens with the to start classes in the fall virtual- student organizations, including tizing the health and safety of the for the fall semester. virus,” Uhlenkamp said. ly and gradually reopen in-person Students for Quality Education, campus community. “This virtual planning ap- Uhlenkamp said that while classes at a town hall meeting for have been advocating for prorat- “The campuses are still serv- proach for the next academic year White made the announcement at faculty. ed refunds since the move to vir- ing students and they will still is necessary because of the evolv- the board of trustees meeting on Confusion emerged following tual instruction . continue to serve students,” ing data surrounding COVID-19,” Tuesday, the decision was delib- the meeting as multiple publica- As of April 20, Virjee said Uhlenkamp said. “The campus- White said. “We cannot change erated for weeks with university tions reported that CSUF would CSUF students would not be re- es and chancellor’s office and the the biology of this disease. As a presidents. He added that infor- hold the entirety of the fall se- ceiving reimbursements for the university as a whole are going to society, all we can do is mitigate mation about this decision was mester online. It is still unknown spring semester, as that would be do everything that we can to pro- it to our personal and collective shared with the California State how the decision to start online a decision made by the CSU. He vide students with as robust and preventative measures.” Student Association leadership. could impact the universities’ fi- added that the money had already comprehensive of a learning en- White said there will be lim- Faculty members will re- nances, Uhlenkamp said. been spent and is still being used vironment as possible but it will ited exceptions for in-person ceive training to better use the The CSUs have already lost to cover the costs of faculty, staff be different.”

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May 23 June 11 Dine-in restaurants and retail OC continues to reopen; face stores can now reopen in OC masks no longer mandatory

After California began its stay-at-home order over two months ago, As California continues to move through the four-step plan to re- Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved Orange County’s plans to begin open after a statewide shutdown in March, Orange County will re- reopening local businesses effective immediately as Memorial Day open higher-risk workplaces and will no longer require face coverings weekend begins. to be worn in public effective Friday.

suffering. And if we as people are the students for graduating during going to unite to finally reconcile a pandemic and told them to re- Class of 2020 with our past, and eradicate sys- member those who got them to that temic racism and oppression, it is milestone. you, the class of 2020, who must “I challenge you now to go take on that mantle,” Virjee said. forward, with all that you have celebrated Though colleges across the amassed and added to that gigan- country, including nearby schools tic cerebral cortex that you have, like UC Irvine and UCLA, have that you remember those who have cancelled in-person graduation served you and you go forth, and ceremonies due to the COVID-19 you do great things,” she said. with virtual pandemic, Virjee assured stu- Other alumni who spoke for the dents that they will “have the big- celebration included Los Angeles gest bash our university has ever Angels chairman Dennis Kuhl, thrown” when the school de- Marc Stein from the New York commencement termines it is safe to have it on Times and NBA Champion Bruce campus. Bowen. Treanor said that CSUF has ASI President Aaron Agui- The school also has a social me- class, CSUF President Fram Virjee to follow laws from the Orange lar said in a speech that students June 15 dia feed of people posting their said that while the 2020 class has County Health Department and should remember the family — graduation photos and memories not gotten their in-person ceremo- Gov. Gavin Newsom, and is re- related and those they found on from their time at CSUF using the ny yet, they deserve the right to be ceiving recommendations and campus — who helped lift them hashtag #CSUFGrad2020. celebrated. guidance from the chancellor’s of- through their journey at CSUF and JORDAN MENDOZA Editor MarchingOrder, a company that “You, our amazing class of fice and the Centers for Disease overcome the adversity the pan- specializes in graduation cere- 2020, worked harder, achieved Control and Prevention. demic brought. monies, was used for the slides of more and overcame greater obsta- Ultimately, it will come down Graduating senior Kyle Ful- Nearly three months after Cal graduates. Ellen Treanor, associate cles in pursuit of your degree than to the OC Health Department, she bright said that even though he is State Fullerton announced that the vice president for Strategic Com- any other class in our history. In said. still hoping for an in-person cere- 2020 commencement would be munications, said that as of Mon- my book, that means you earned One of the speakers for the vir- mony later this year, he thought the postponed, the university released day morning, the MarchingOrder it,” Virjee said. tual ceremony was NASA astro- school did a good job with the cel- its virtual commencement celebra- website for the school has had over Virjee also challenged the class naut Alumna Tracy Caldwell Dys- ebration and he liked that anyone tion on Saturday, which was filled 302,000 impressions. of 2020 to be the change the coun- on. Part of the track and field team, can view the video messages and with messages from administra- “A lot of people went to our try needs against injustice and Caldwell Dyson graduated from slides at any time. tion, alumni and graduates. commencement page, and then racism in response to the death of CSUF in 1993 and received her “It’s probably the best thing that In one of the largest graduating they went to the MarchingOrder’s George Floyd and the national pro- Ph.D. from UC Davis in 1997. A they could have done,” Fulbright classes in the school’s history, over page, and it seemed like there was tests against police brutality. year later, she was selected to be said. “Your families could go on 12,000 graduates were honored in a tremendous amount of engage- “These past few weeks, many an astronaut by NASA, where she still and view it, so it’s not just like the virtual celebration, as students, ment and shares,” Treanor said. of you have stood tall, and in sol- was on board the Space Shuttle En- a one day thing, and they still read families and friends could find the “So, it seems like it was a really, idarity with our Black Titans and deavor in 2007. She has spent over everyone’s name. I think it was the graduate’s slide with their name, really good day.” their communities of color around 188 days in space. best that the school could do given college and a personal message. In his message to the graduating the world who are scared and Caldwell Dyson commended the circumstances.”

VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 11 June - July JUNE 25 - JULY 6, 2020 Disneyland Resort delays reopening as COVID-19 cases spike

Spa and Paradise Pier Hotel, Certain hotels, restaurants, at- exceeding neighboring coun- planned to protest the urgent June 25 which was initially set for July tractions and experiences will ties in new cases, deaths and reopening as they said they did 23, has also been delayed. How- be limited in capacity or remain hospitalizations. not feel safe returning to work. ever, the Downtown Disney Dis- closed based on guidance from Anaheim makes up 19% of Last week, the Coalition of Re- trict will still reopen on July 9, health experts and government coronavirus cases in Orange sort Labor Unions, a coalition ANTHONY ROBLEDO according to the statement. officials. County despite only making up representing 17,000 Disneyland Volunteer The initial July 17 reopening This statement comes as coro- 11% of the county’s population. employees, sent an open letter to date marked the 65th anniver- navirus cases rapidly rise. As of As of Wednesday, a petition California Gov. Gavin Newsom Disney will delay their July sary of Disneyland Park. While June 24, there were 183,073 cas- for the parks to reopen at a lat- that expressed concern and crit- reopening date of the Anaheim a reopening date for the theme es statewide with 5,580 related er date has reached over 50,000 icism over the reopening of the Disneyland Park and the Dis- park is now uncertain, the resort deaths. signatures. parks. ney California Adventure park shared insight into the changes According to the Orange The petition said reopening “Unfortunately, despite inten- to a later date, pending state and guests will see. County Business Journal, Or- before a potential second wave sive talks with the company, we local government approval, ac- To limit capacity and pro- ange County reported an av- hits would be “irresponsible and are not yet convinced that it is cording to a statement they re- mote social distancing, guests erage of 274 daily COVID-19 greedy.” safe to reopen the parks on Dis- leased Wednesday. and annual pass holders must cases and 26 related deaths on Before the announcement of ney’s rapid timetable,” the Coali- The reopening of Disney’s make a reservation to enter the Wednesday. There are now 299 the delayed reopening, a union tion of Resort Labor Unions said Grand Californian Hotel and park, according to the statement. total deaths in Orange County, representing park workers in the letter. Newsom orders 19 counties, including Orange, to close indoor businesses

place to prevent overcrowding and limit visitation. July 1 All parking lots at state beaches will be closed through the weekend, and Newsom also recommended that counties JORDAN MENDOZA with mandated closures should Asst. Editor consider canceling any firework KARINA GUTIERREZ Reporter shows to avoid crowds. “(It’s) a weekend that has raised a lot of concern from Ahead of Fourth of July our health officials. We want to, weekend, California Gov. again, remind each and every Gavin Newsom announced on one of you that if we want to be Wednesday that certain sectors, independent from COVID-19, such as bars and restaurants, we have to be much more vig- must close indoor operations in ilant in terms of maintaining 19 counties, including Orange, our physical distancing from effective Thursday. others,” he said. “Patriotism, at The action applied to all least in a COVID-19 environ- counties that had been on the ment, can be expressed a little state’s County Monitoring List bit differently with consider- for three consecutive days due ation of our independence again to an increase in COVID-19 from COVID-19.” DAILY TITAN cases. The orders will stay in Newsom emphasized the im- A screenshot of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s virtual press conference on July 1. place for at least three weeks. portance of following guide- “We have, as well, made very lines laid out by health officials, total to 14,413 cases as the important to take precautions serve meals, they must abide clear our concerns around bars such as avoiding crowds and number of daily positive tests to ensure the safety of the gen- by the same guidelines as a operating in the state of Cali- family gatherings, in addition continue to rise. eral public,” said OC board of restaurant. fornia,” Newsom said in a press to the use of face coverings. Orange County currently has supervisors Chairwoman Mi- “The health and safety of Or- conference today. As of yesterday, California the third-highest number of cas- chelle Steel, in a press release. ange County’s residents is par- Under the umbrella of indoor has had 230,764 total cases of es out of the 58 counties in the According to a press release amount,” said Andrew Do, the operations, wineries, movie the- COVID-19 and 6,083 deaths, state and has the fourth-highest from Orange County, the order OC board of supervisors vice aters, family entertainment cen- according to the Mercury fatality rate, as reported by the does not prohibit restaurants or chairman, in a press release. ters, cardrooms, zoos and mu- News. Los Angeles Times. breweries from offering dine-in “We must continue to fight the seums are ordered to close as The OC health Care Agency “While we would prefer not services, but the establishment spread of COVID-19. I encour- well. reported 570 new coronavirus to close bars at this time, many must only serve alcohol in the age all residents and business Certain state parks will re- cases and 5 deaths today, bring- of our neighboring counties same purchase as a meal. owners to be extra cautious this main open with guidelines in ing the county’s cumulative have closed their bars, and it’s If the business were to only holiday weekend.” Suspension of study abroad programs causes disappointment

On May 15, Hobson announced department is currently working enthusiasm makes study abroad with his best friend, his class- that all study abroad programs on retrieving any refunds for stu- the most intense experience a stu- mates and Bizzi is what made it so July 6 would be suspended through the dents who did not receive any re- dent will have while they pursue memorable. 2021 winter session. imbursements from an institution their bachelor’s degree. “We would just constantly go In late March, when the overseas. “There’s no point at making stu- out and have so much fun. We COVID-19 pandemic was at its Che said that she was sad for dents memorize concepts they’ll always had an amazing time,” JORDAN MENDOZA peak overseas, the U.S. Bureau the first two months and then had forget. You need to change the Diaz said. “I got to become good Asst. Editor of Consular Affairs advised many felt regret because she had not tak- way they think. You need to ener- friends with the rest of the oth- KARINA GUTIERREZ Reporter study abroad students to return to en the opportunity to study abroad gize them towards business. The er crew, and then we all start- the states. The department rea- last fall. Initially, Che applied and experience is so rich that when ev- ed just going out and having fun soned that students may face un- was accepted to the study abroad eryone comes back all they want together.” As Cal State Fullerton students predictable circumstances or program in Korea for the fall se- to do is to become internationally Hobson said that much of continue to adjust to a new virtual travel restrictions, in addition to mester in 2019, which includ- successful managers,” Bizzi said. the future of study abroad pro- way of life, some had to give up inadequate healthcare. ed her required capstone class, “To explore, to learn, to grow.” grams relies heavily on how the their desires to study abroad as the At the same time, the Centers but she decided to wait until the He added that when students fall semester will play out in coronavirus pandemic continues for Disease Control and Preven- summer. come back from abroad, they are terms of COVID-19 and virtual to rage on throughout the world. tion provided guidance to institu- Her decision led to her dropping eager to graduate and begin their instruction. Joanna Che, a senior majoring tions of higher education, asking the class during the spring semes- careers because while doing the The department will also be in business administration with a the institutions to consider post- ter, which resulted in a delayed program, students learn what it evaluating the challenges that the minor in marketing, had enrolled poning or canceling student trav- graduation and an extra $2,000 means to be a successful interna- new coronavirus will present in in the seminar in strategic man- el programs. Since the pandem- to take the class in the summer at tional business person. the future, and as more informa- agement capstone class for the ic’s peak earlier in the year, most CSUF. “Many that came back told tion is developed it will be easier summer semester, which was of- Asian countries had closed their “I was really looking forward me it was the best time they had to formulate those decisions in re- fered in a study abroad program in borders to foreigners. to experiencing the world with in their entire life,” Bizzi said. sponse, Hobson said. Tokyo and Seoul. Only recently have some coun- a group of new people because I “Some told me they are positive He said that he knows that there Having always wanted to study tries, such as Japan, been care- feel like I’ve been stuck in a bub- they will never in the future have is no substitute for the tradition- abroad, Che said she thought the ful in their selections of travelers ble this whole entire time being at something like this. It’s a one in a al study abroad experience, but opportunity she had in 2020 was and additionally require a 14-day Cal State Fullerton,” Che said. lifetime experience.” the global engagement team, the meant to be, especially because of quarantine. Europe has also rein- In place of the trip to Asia, Alex Diaz, a senior majoring in group of people in the department her interest in Japanese and Kore- stated a travel ban on most Ameri- Che’s class has been held on- management, said he found him- that handles study abroad, is try- an culture. cans with some exceptions, which line with Lorenzo Bizzi, associ- self in a similar situation as Che, ing to give students a different But as a result of COVID-19, will continue indefinitely. ate professor of management and except he had previously studied type of experience. that dream came to a sudden halt Hobson said that the decision director of the Business Honors abroad with Bizzi in the winter “Students are still hungry and when Jack Hobson, senior direc- was made very early on for sum- Program, who has taught study before last in London, Paris and interested for those global experi- tor of the Global Titans Center, mer and fall to ensure the pro- abroad for two years at CSUF. Rome. ences. So, we’re in the process of announced the suspension of all tection of the students based on Bizzi said in an email to the Diaz said that even with the pivoting and launching a whole summer study abroad programs three filters: health, mobility Daily Titan that the high levels class session they would have on suite of virtual opportunities,” on March 18. and finances. He added that the of involvement, engagement and their trip, being able to explore Hobson said.

VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 12 July JULY 7 - 13, 2020 Petition pushes for CSUF tuition reduction ahead of virtual semester lower the tuition cost,” the petition reductions in revenue could result students, if not all students, aren’t at CSUF. “I think it’s good people July 7 description reads. “We are not us- in drastic changes to programmatic going to use.” are voicing their opinions on what’s ing all of the resources that we are offerings.” Corey said he was not surprised happening at the school.” paying for in our tuition. Therefore, President Fram Virjee has not yet that the petition has many signa- Sobrepena said his parents are it would only be fair to have us pay responded to a request to comment tures. When he first saw the peti- frustrated with having to pay the ANTHONY ROBLEDO Volunteer for the resources that we are actual- on the petition. tion he said he was hopeful that the full tuition despite him being un- ly using.” The petition description also in- university would make a decision able to access everything they’re Michael Uhlenkamp, the senior cludes a breakdown of the fees for on adjusting costs, but was sad to paying for. A petition for Cal State Fuller- director of public affairs, said on the fall 2020 semester, which in- know they have not. Daniel Ramirez, a CSUF sopho- ton to lower tuition costs for the pri- behalf of the California State Uni- cludes the tuition fee of $2,871 and “I know that they need to make more majoring in human resource marily-online fall 2020 semester versities that virtual instruction the on-campus fees of $605.12. It money and that they need to recoup management, said he had already has reached over 7,000 signatures is actually more expensive than also breaks down each fee that ac- their losses, but at the same time attended CSUF virtually before the as of Tuesday night. in-person classes. Tuition revenue cumulates the total amount, from they need to put their students first, pandemic, so his education did not A Change.org user named Isabel will go to training faculty and staff the Student Success Fee of $201.34 especially since, ultimately, we are change. However, he still sympa- Tovar started the petition on Thurs- to adapt to a virtual environment, to the Health Facilities Fee of the ones that are going to be hav- thized with those who had to tran- day. Tovar wrote in the petition that updating curriculum, converting $3.33. ing this college experience,” Co- sition to online learning. students were concerned about tui- materials to digital formats and “I signed the petition because I rey said. “I like to think that part of Ramirez said he did not sign the tion costs remaining the same, de- investing in additional necessary know that the amount of fees that the college experience isn’t getting petition because he felt it ultimately spite their education being drasti- hardware and software. were charged could literally be the gauged out of your money.” would not impact tuition costs. cally different. “Tuition revenue is absolute- difference between someone hav- “I was surprised that this petition “I just don’t feel like it will make “We are in no way blaming Cal ly critical to this semester and any ing rent and not having rent,” said existed in the first place because I a difference to be honest, because State University, Fullerton for the other semester,” Uhlenkamp said. Alex Corey, a fourth-year theatre would have never thought that peo- they’re not going to look at that pandemic; however, we would like “The state has already passed a student at CSUF. “I also know ple would actually band together to and say, ‘Oh, let’s lose money be- to ask if the University can waive budget that reduces funding to that a lot of the fees that were try to lower the tuition,” said Coby cause they are signing a petition,’” some of the campus-based fees and the CSU by $300 million. Further charged are for services that a lot of Sobrepena, an incoming freshman Ramirez said. Over 4,000 students to return to campus during fall semester; Titan Student Centers to remain closed of the 10,367 fall courses, the have in-person sessions, time Pollak Library will remain Martin, executive director of July 13 rest of which will be offered on- on campus for coaches and staff closed with limited exceptions housing and residential engage- line as part of CSUF’s majority this semester will be reduced by through the fall semester, ac- ment. At maximum capacity, virtual semester. 87.4% from fall 2019, while stu- cording to an email from library residents will only make up 27% In an effort to combat the cha- dent-athlete hours will be re- Dean Emily Bonney to facul- of the fall 2019 housing capaci- JESSICA BENDA Editor os of last semester’s sudden on- duced by 50.6%, according to ty on June 30. However, Bon- ty one year prior, which housed line transition, all faculty have the campus plan. ney said that the first floor of the 2,045 residents. submitted a plan regarding how As for facilities on campus, north side will be open to CSUF The Gastronome, the residen- As the COVID-19 pandemic they would switch online should ASI Director Keya Allen said students as a study area, but will tial dining facility, is planning continues, it is no surprise that in-person courses be abruptly that the Titan Student Union, be limited to 150 students should on opening with modifications. Cal State Fullerton will look ex- canceled in the fall. Student Recreation Center and the plan be approved. Self-service will be replaced ceptionally different in the fall Through the pandemic, ath- Children’s Center are not plan- “There will be no comput- with staff-served or grab-and- semester. letes have been among the most ning to open their physical doors ers, no printers, and seats must go stations, and COVID-19 safe- According to the universi- affected student groups with the for the fall semester. Howev- be reserved according to a sys- ty regulations in regard to food ty’s campus plans for fall 2020, cancellation of spring sports. er, she said that it is subject to tem still under development. We preparation and cleaning will be an estimated 4,458 students and According to the campus plan, change. will not provide any library ser- added. 289 faculty are planning to at- Titan Athletics is implementing “It changes every single day,” vices. Two (campus security of- Additional safety regulations tend in-person classes in the safety guidelines and education Allen said. “In order for us to ficers) will monitor entrance to will be employed by the entire- fall — just a portion of the over for the fall to allow a “step-by- open these buildings, it’s really the area and ensure compliance ty of the campus. A COVID-19 40,000 student population. Ac- step progression in support of a going to have to be we’re look- with public health directives,” safety coordinator has been ap- companying the students will be return to training, coupled with ing at the state and federal law, Bonney said in the email. pointed and will address health approximately 93 staff members a cycled phase of sport return.” the CSU regulations, and wheth- Physical materials, such as screening, personal hygiene, and technicians, as well as 16 “There will be limited in-per- er or not we can reduce the risk books and DVDs, will be picked personal protective equipment, athletics personnel. son instructional skills activ- of this virus.” up at the south entrance, she physical distancing and en- Theater, music, sports, art and ities along with a reduction in The Children’s Center is cur- said. hanced cleaning, according to lab classes make up the bulk hours, including a guided and rently serving 133 families with Up to 561 students will live the campus plan. of 239 on-campus courses and controlled progression back to virtual classes, while the SRC in single bedrooms in campus The fall semester begins on learning activities. On-campus full athletics,” the campus plan has been holding virtual fitness housing, but final occupancy is Aug. 17, and the first day of classes will make up only 2.2% reads. While sports will still classes, Allen said. subject to change, said Larry classes will be on Aug. 22.

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