Food Pantry Opens at CSUF Discoverfest Students Can Pick up Free 10 A.M

Monday, August 30, 2021 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Volume 110 Issue 2

NEWS OPINION LIFESTYLE CSUF continues with Hybrid classes should be a Art sophomores enter campus vaccination efforts permanent option for students for the frst time

SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 6 SEE PAGE 4 Food pantry opens at CSUF Discoverfest Students can pick up free 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Fridays from running low on a product, the pantry begins groceries once a week at the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, students uses funds or donations to restock. Titan Student Union. will still need to make appointments Previously, CSUF offered a mobile through a site called PantrySoft. food pantry launched in 2018 which in-person JESSICA BENDA Since its opening on Aug. 23, 98 distributed food outside of the TSU Day one will showcase 80 Asst. Editor students have used the service and monthly. organizations on campus, while nearly 30 of those on the first day. While the mobile pantry operat- day two will be conducted fully The permanent food pantry at Cal Cristina Truong, assistant director ed, a permanent food pantry to target online through TitanLink. State Fullerton has finally come to of TSU services and food pantry, said food insecurity has been on the agen- fruition. that many parts of the pantry are flex- da stretching back to 2016. With bright lights and brimming ible, such as hours or inventory. In 2019, 19 CSU schools already DARIUS JOHARI shelves, the pantry resembles a mini “If we see a lot of people are run- had a permanent food pantry — or a Asst. Editor grocery store — minus the check- ning out of food, we want to stretch it similar service — which left Fuller- out costs. CSUF students can come out as far as to make sure that every- ton as one of four CSUs without one. Schools have reopened, students are in once a week to collect five to 10 one gets food as well,” she said. Establishing a permanent food pan- back on campus and Student Life and free items, such as fresh produce or Truong also shared that the amount try was the platform the 2019-20 As- Leadership is ready to host a hybrid canned goods, as well as five free of items students can take will fluctu- sociated Students president and vice Discoverfest event that will include snack items, like granola bars. ate depending on inventory. The pan- president, Aaron Aguilar and Mansi both an in-person and virtual fair for Nestled in the Titan Student Union try partners with the Second Harvest Kalra, were elected on. the fall semester. by the Wooly Mammoth, the pantry Food Bank, which is the primary food Discoverfest serves as the op- SEE PROJECT 2 is open Monday through Thursday, provider with weekly deliveries. If it’s portunity for students to dip into student life and get involved with organizations available at Cal State Fullerton. The first 80 fully-registered groups to sign up for the event will be guar- anteed a table for the in-person day, while the remaining clubs will participate virtually on the second day. The in-person event takes place on Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and students can expect to see a variety of club booths along the Titan Walk. The Virtual Involvement Fair will take place on TitanLink on Thurs- day,, where students can navigate through informational links of registered clubs and organizations on campus. CSUF students Esperanza Rios (left) and Nicole Eltagonde (right) worked at CSUF’s food pantry on Friday morning. (Eliza Green / Daily Titan) SEE FAIR 5 Volleyball Academic Senate approves picks up frst win virtual instruction increase Titans beat the Fordham Rams Faculty will be able to make up to She said that as of Thursday, 76% unanimously voted to create open in four sets at Titan Gym on fve weeks of an in-person course of Titan community members have spaces for discussion and updating Saturday night. virtual, a rise from the 20% limit. uploaded their vaccination records — of the current department person- 73% of students and 82% of staff and nel standards considering the updat- ANTHONY BAUTISTA TRAVIS JEPEWAY faculty. ed university policy statement, and to MARISA PALMERIN"FLORES Sta! Writer “We have a lot to be proud of with have them ready by no later than the Editors our work in this area: our record on 2023 fall academic semester. Cal State Fullerton’s Academic health and safety is exceptional; our The senate voted unanimously to re- After not being able to play last fall, Senate voted on Aug. 26 to implement protocols for collecting vaccine re- vise the faculty emeriti status to allow Cal State Fullerton volleyball start- an increase in the amount of virtu- cords are among the strongest in the granting of emeriti status to tenured ed its 2021 season by splitting two al instruction permitted in traditional CSU system; and the Reentry Leader- professors both full and part-time. matches in the Titan Classic on Friday in-person instruction classes. ship team has tremendous cumulative The vote will allow temporary fac- and Saturday. According to the university policy expertise to navigate today and tomor- ulty who have completed 10 years of The Titans fell in three sets in their statement, traditional in-person in- row,” Thomas said in the report. service, or a minimum of 300 weight- season opener on Aug. 27 against struction is defined as, “courses that With the recent rise in the del- ed teaching units.

University of New Mexico, 25-23, may contain 20% or less of total class ta variant, worries have risen about The wording was changed in emer- 25-9 and 25-11, respectively. meeting time offered in an 76% of Titan community members have “ iti status to allow for tempo- With 778 fans in attendance, it was online fashion.” rary faculty who may not have the first game back in the Titan Gym The senate unanimous- “uploaded their vaccination records — 73% of been working for 10 years, after the team’s 2020 season was can- ly approved a temporary in- students and 82% of sta! and faculty. but have worked full-time celed due to COVID-19. crease in the percentage of and completed the minimum CAROLYN THOMAS Fullerton’s defense started out traditional classes taught in amount of weighted teach- Provost of Academic A!airs strong in set one against the Lobos’ an online format to 30% for ing units to be considered for offensive hitters. the 2021 fall academic term. emeriti status. However, the Titans’ offensive er- Additionally, it gave faculty full au- whether the university will switch Emeriti status is awarded by the rors caused them to lose, 25-23, after tonomy to determine the percentage back to fully virtual instruction. president of the university to faculty a nail-biting first set. of a traditional class to be taught on- Thomas said that there are no plans who have served honorably and con- Fullerton’s defense fell short to line within the 30% limit. for a switch at the moment, with the sistently performed high-quality work New Mexico’s offense as the Lobos Senator Matthew Jarvis motioned to caveat that things may change. at CSUF. had 16 kills in set two and 12 in set round up the increase to an even five “There is no indication at this point It allows the faculty member to con- three with Kaitlynn Biassou and Uxue weeks rather than the 30% to make from the county, the state, or the tinue to remain active in their profes- Guereca leading the UNM team. the allowable online percentage easier Chancellor’s Office that we need to sion and in service to the university. “We need to learn how to pick our- to manage. His motion was accepted shift to virtual instruction,” Thomas It is considered an honor and rec- selves up when we’re down,” said in- without objection. said. “However, there is no way we ognition of the continuing profession- terim head coach Nicole Polster about This approval came on the same can be certain what will come in a al activity of faculty and how they re- the match against New Mexico. day that the provost and vice president month or two.” main an integral part of the academic for Academic Affairs, Carolyn Thom- In addition to the points regarding community and a valuable resource to WIN 8 SEE as, issued the Provost Report. virtual instruction, the senate also the university.

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The food pantry is located in the Titan Student Union at Cal State Fullerton. (Eliza Green / Daily Titan)

CONTINUED FROM 1 six student employees sport- give back to the communi- ed navy aprons to work the ty because I’m kind of on the “When we look at previous pantry. other side now,” she said. efforts that ASI has done in Nicole Eltagonde and Es- “I thought it’d be a real- the past like the mobile food peranza Rios, a fifth-year ly good experience either pantry, we see the need for communications major and way.” those sorts of services. The a fourth-year art major, said All students can make an food runs out like within half they have both experienced appointment without having an hour,” Aguilar said in a the need for a food pantry on to meet any criteria. With Nicole Eltagonde works in the food pantry in the Titan Student Union. (Eliza Green / Daily Titan) 2019 interview. campus. roughly 40,000 students at In fall 2019, the ASI board Eltagonte said she used the CSUF, Truong said they are of directors unanimously vot- mobile food pantry before the testing the waters to see how to get more items at a gro- mobile food pantry and con- ed in favor of a resolution to pandemic hit, which helped things go. cery store, she said. She noted tactless delivery. establish one on campus. her a lot at the time and made “We’re welcoming anyone that they might have a high- “This is just the beginning Now, the freshly opened her want to work there now. who comes through regard- er amount of international or for us at “The ASI Pantry.” pantry has finally come full “Working in a food pantry less of where the financial undocumented students come We will continue to learn and circle. is really a fulfilling job, hon- status is, because sometimes through the pantry, as they do serve CSUF students who are The space originally oper- estly. I had such good experi- like you don’t know their situ- not qualify for Cal Fresh. food insecure with dignity ated as a servery for catering ences with it, like during that ation, like they might be pay- Many ASI staff members and respect,” Allen said. company OC Choice, but was time, and like growing up as ing a lot of loans or like car have watched and taken part Truong said she is excited remodelled for about $7,000, a kid as well,” Eltagonte said, payments or rent and like in the pantry’s evolution. to see what the future holds. Truong said. adding that the job was a lot even though they make all Keya Allen, associate ex- “It’s been amazing, actual- She added that the pan- of learning as she goes. this money, it just doesn’t get ecutive director, has overseen ly — all the hard work com- try received two donations Rios said she is happy that them through,” Truong said. several ASI student adminis- ing together. And I was like, for funding equipment — a lot of people are getting to She said that the pantry trations’ involvement in the thinking in my head, I’m like, $20,000 from the Kroger know the pantry, especial- is not a supplement for the project. ‘I can’t wait for the first day Co. Foundation in partner- ly since she has experienced whole week, but at least for a Though the COVID-19 of school, because I just can’t ship with Ralphs and $25,000 food insecurity herself. few days. pandemic may have thrown wait to see the students come from National Association of “I figured this would be a Students are encouraged to a curveball in its opening, and utilize the services,’” she College Auxiliary Services. really good opportunity to refer to CalFresh as it’s a bit Allen said they prioritized said. “It puts a smile on your On Friday morning, two of help out more, and kind of more sustainable for students serving students through the face.” Uploads of vaccination records increase

CSUF’s plan remains Actually what’s great is that When cases began to surge Pfizer vaccine just 97 days increase since the university unchanged after FDA we’re at a place now, already, that summer, CSU Chancel- after it was submitted for began accepting vaccine re- approves Pfzer vaccine. that we would have been lor Joseph Castro announced review. cords. Treanor also said this scrambling to get to,” she that faculty and staff would This move comes amid an may be due partly to a recent SPENCER OTTE said. need to be vaccinated in order increase in COVID-19 hos- vaccine clinic on campus that Sta! Writer The U.S. Food and Drug to return to campus, even if pitalizations driven in large served over 500 individuals. Administration officially ap- the vaccine had not been giv- part by the spreading of the Students who are not ful- proved the Pfizer-BioNTech en full approval. delta variant. The majority of ly vaccinated by the Sept. The U.S. Food and Drug coronavirus vaccine on Aug. Acting FDA Commission- new cases involve unvacci- 30 deadline will be subject Administration’s approval of 23, but because of the CSU’s er Janet Woodcock, M.D. nated individuals, who had a to disciplinary action. Un- the Pfizer-BioNTech corona- decision to forgo full ap- announced the approval in a 708% higher case rate a cou- til then, students who have virus vaccine for use by in- proval with their vaccination press release, saying that the ple weeks ago, according to not uploaded proof of vacci- dividuals 16 and older will mandate, Treanor said that milestone “puts us one step the California Department of nation will need to submit to not alter anything in regards the announcement will not closer to altering the course of Public Health Twitter page. weekly coronavirus tests on to Cal State Fullerton’s vac- change much for students on this pandemic in the U.S.” Pfizer’s vaccine has been campus. cination mandate, said El- campus. While approval usual- available under Emergency Free testing is also avail- len Treanor, the associate The CSU joined the UCs ly takes between eight to 12 Use Authorization for indi- able for vaccinated stu- vice president for strategic in April as it announced that months, the FDA used an “all viduals 16 and older since De- dents and faculty who are communications. all students and faculty are hands on deck” strategy to cember 2020 and for individ- experiencing symptoms of “So, this doesn’t change required to be vaccinated for expedite the process without uals ages 12 to 15 since May COVID-19 or fear they may anything. It would have, with the 2021 fall semester pend- sacrificing their usual stan- 2021. So far, Pfizer is the only have been exposed. Treanor the original policy, this would ing FDA approval of one or dards of evaluation. Full ap- vaccine to be granted full ap- said that the university has have been a huge change. more of the vaccines. proval was granted to the proval by the FDA, although no plans to require testing for both the Moderna and John- vaccinated students. son & Johnson vaccines are In addition to testing and still available under Emer- vaccine mandates, the univer- gency Use Authorization. sity is still taking further pre- “To win our nation’s fight cautions, like requiring face against the pandemic once coverings while indoors. As- and for all, each of us has a sociated Students President role to play and it is impera- Josh Mitchell said that the tive that we all do our part,” surge in cases caused them to Castro said in a press release move their first board meet- from Aug. 23. “I thank ev- ing online. eryone who is doing their Students looking for more part to protect themselves — information on vaccine re- and to protect all of us — as quirements or information our state and nation contin- on how to get vaccinated ue down the path of full eco- can visit the Titans Return: nomic recovery.” COVID-19 recovery website. Last week, the number of The university will also be students who have uploaded hosting vaccine clinics oper- proof of vaccination jumped ated by the Orange County significantly, Treanor said. Health Department in the Ti- Students walk outside the Titans Return testing site behind Titan Shops at Cal State Fullerton. (Spencer Otte / Daily Titan) She said that this is the largest tan Gym on Sept. 10 and 13.

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No. 1. that we had?” The words The track is fun, but the “The Man with the Axe” MICHELLE IBAÑEZ Editor Her first album “Pure sting, but they’re a nod to self- words are more of a cry for is an acoustic, almost- Heroine” still remains a one healing and self-awareness. help about wanting to be OK, psychedelic tune about the of a kind compilation of the In “California” and “Mood but feeling overwhelmed. longing of loving somebody. Filled with tunes that will thoughts of a teenager, as it Ring” Lorde wants to move “Secrets from a Girl The song almost sounds like it make you want to sway and outlines the experiences of away from the bling, grit and (Who’s Seen it All)” is like could fit under “Melodrama.” maybe even cry in a good teenagehood in a modern toxicity of celebrity culture. your fun, wise older sister; It has a cozy, sad feeling to it way, Lorde’s latest project world. The Golden State’s she knows exactly what that felt out of place with the — “Solar Power” — allows “Solar Power” is a sharp namesake song is eerie but you’re going through because sunny, airy vibe of the rest of listeners to join her in a self- turn from that first album, soft, a nice juxtaposition she’s been through it. The the album. reflection of her relationship while Lorde keeps her skills about her realization that no outro is a short monologue of While the album is less to her career, her personal life as a good lyricist, this new matter how nice you have advice about finding comfort than an hour in length, it feels and her truth. project reflects her maturity, it, there is always that tiny, in the unknown and it fits intentional. After waiting five years, transitioning from an angsty bothersome itch. right in with the whole vibe Lorde was brief yet clear Lorde has finally released teen to a mature young Meanwhile “Mood Ring,” of the album. with her thoughts, and it feels her third studio album, and it adult. the only track to get a music “Leader of the New like time, love and patience feels like it was more for her Produced by Jack Antonoff, video apart from the track Regime” is a satirical twist was put into a record that than for us, her fans. the now go-to producer for title, is more about finding on a dystopian society. Lorde would scream what she has “Solar Power” feels like artists like Clairo, Taylor ways to feel grounded in a asks if someone will take been whispering to herself for it’s coming up for air after Swift and Lana Del Rey, social media-ridden world. charge when the world is a longtime. her moody second album the album contains a lot of “Melodrama.” The new work Antonoff’s presence. centers on disillusionment “Stoned at The Nail Salon,” with fame, heartbreak and the fourth track and second loneliness. single, bears a resemblance Since the release of the title to Del Rey’s “Wild at track “Solar Power” in June, Heart,” which is an Antonoff Lorde tells the story of how co-write. she now lives life by her own His influence on records is rules, and also that she loves no surprise. Once his name summer. She is literally living is on the credits, it’s hard her best life! to assume that the lyricism In the second verse, the may lack, or that the sound artist laughs after she lets and direction of the song us know that she is not to be itself may suffer, but it can disturbed while she enjoys be challenging not to merge her time away from the sounds with the different spotlight, something that artists. could be taken as an ode to Nevertheless, apart from her inactivity on social media the resemblance to Del after wrapping up her world Rey’s song, this album is tour for “Melodrama.” still very different to past Before “Melodrama,” collaborations between Lorde Lorde was just a teen and and Antonoff. a representation of her In the first track “The generation. Tumblr, chokers, Path,” Lorde is headstrong in black jeans, black boots, her her desire to alienate herself eccentric dancing and raw from the idea people have of vocals making her stand out her, and encourages listeners from the other pop artists of to enjoy what the world has to her age. offer. Her debut single “Royals,” She sings, “Now if you’re (Sony Entertainment Group) a recount of being proud of looking for a saviour, well

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In-person learning offers second-year students the opportunity to better explore their major.

EDER RAMIREZ Asst. Editor

The fall 2021 semester has begun, and students are enthusiastically returning to in-person classes after Cal State Fullerton switched to an online format in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quite a few students took their first step into a classroom on the first day, relieved to finally feel like a Titan. Among them are sophomore art majors, no longer missing the complicated procedures that online learning required them Students often had to make dedicated spaces for their art assignements. (Eder Ramirez / Daily Titan) to undergo constantly. In 2020, it was announced via email by CSUF President journey online. “I was like, to work in my room, so I used “I was excited to get in Son said that having the Fram Virjee to all students, ‘Oh, I don’t know how I’m my parents room to work.” person classes again,” Pitcher ability to interact with the faculty and staff that the going to survive in this San Felipe said they were said. “It’s better for my friends she’d made while university’s education would environment.’” often afraid that their family schooling to be in-person and being online, as well as switch to online formats in One activity in particular would eat the fruit from the to go into a structured place, seeing professors in person March moving forward. that some students said they bowl they were drawing their which I couldn’t do online and getting hands-on learning It remained uncertain struggled with at home was still lifes from or that their because I get distracted was much better experience. how long students would be still life drawing, an art dog would come in and ruin easily.” Sentiments shared among learning through a computer exercise challenging students the display. In Son’s case, she said art students are shared screen, and Titans didn’t to draw or paint still objects “I can’t really draw or paint she found that attending in- among most students, as return to campus until the fall around their homes. comfortably without fearing person classes provided a being on campus provide 2021 semester. Alexis Son, a sophomore someone is going to come in positive benefit to her mental levels of interactivity and Naturally, this also meant art major, said it was difficult and might touch my work or health, as the increased communication that online that incoming fall 2020 maintaining the corner that ruin my work,” San Felipe interactivity between her courses cannot emulate. freshmen also saw their she often used to draw her said. peers and professors made for But the worry that the first academic year through still lifes, given that she’d As students returned to a a less stressful experience. actions of others might Canvas and Zoom, and often draw in a shared room. classroom setting, so did their “The difference between jeopardize in-person not through the traditional Providing adequate lighting confidence and focus. working from home and classes still lingers for some classroom setting many to her object was difficult, and When it came to Lauren working on campus — it’s so students. desired. it was hard to switch objects Pitcher, a sophomore Art different,” Son said. “I was “I hope that this still “It was actually quite due to the little space she had major, she said she was dealing with my depression continues on. And if not, I upsetting because I felt like to work with, she said. ecstatic to be in a classroom and anxiety when the would just be just plain out my college experience was “During those classes… I setting once more, now with pandemic hit because I was disappointed,” Son said. being ripped away from had a little corner,” Son said. provided campus equipment not used to the change, but “Please wear a mask and be me,” said Denise San Felipe, “I had to share a room for and the ability to effectively when I got here on campus, vaccinated, so that most of us a sophomore art major classes because I had to give communicate with her my mental state was so much who are currently on campus who began their academic up my space for my brother instructors. better.” could stay on campus.”

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Students can browse various club booths along Titan Walk on Wednesday, Sept. 1. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Darius Johari / Daily Titan)

CONTINUED FROM 1 that the decision to make the a directory of all the clubs that service available on our really helps the club. event hybrid was with the stu- present during the in-per- campus,” Dawson said. Ashley Hernandez and The two previous Discover- dent’s safety in mind. son event, as well as colored Even with the added pre- Kaelyn Rojas, president and fest events were hosted virtu- The virtual element gives bracelets to let attendees cautions, students are still ex- vice president of Abled Ad- ally through TitanLink. an equitable opportunity for know the wearer’s comfort cited to get back to events and vocators respectively, said Although it is not a com- the clubs on campus as the level around others. campus life. that they are excited for the plete return to “normalcy,” in-person event has been Associated Students Inc. Dawson said that the club returning to campus, but this semester’s event is one of drastically reduced, having Vice President Kira Dawson, in-person interaction is what also voiced concerns for their the ﬁrst at CSUF to incorpo- about 75 to 80 tables. emphasizes on safety during makes Discoverfest fun and members. rate a hybrid approach since “We reduced it with our the event. engaging. Dawson brought up “We want to make sure that

March 2020. student’s well-being in mind Dawson said that the im- concerns with just being vir- we are in no way contribut- Gleanne Kienzler, the co- and just “ tual and how some ing to students getting sick, ordinator for student organi- t r y i n g students felt left or any COVID cases going zations, said the previous se- to make We want to make sure that we are in no way behind. up, or anybody possibly pass- mesters saw a lot of traﬃc on sure that “contributing to students getting sick Virtual events had ing it on to family members TitanLink with the fall 2020 w e ’ r e a disconnect for lan- considering the fact that our digital Discoverfest, but it s l o w l y ASHLEY HERNANDEZ guage clubs like the members come from a very was hard to gauge and keep bringing President of Abled Advocators French Club, Alex- vulnerable population,” Her- track of how many students back the is Colon said, who nandez said. were in and out of Zoom in-per- currently serves as This semester’s Discover- sessions. son ex- the treasurer for the fest is met with excitement Titan Orientation Programs perience, but obviously with plementation of in-person club. and precautions, but ﬂexibil- and Student Life and Lead- the current situation with events calls for the consider- Colon also said that it was a ity is the name of the game ership hosted a Discoverfest the pandemic in mind,” Xue ation of COVID-19 precau- lot harder to engage with peo- during the upcoming hybrid Fall 2021 Preparation We- said. tions because students’ health ple over Zoom and that she fair event. Student organi- binar via Zoom on Aug. 18, During the preparation we- and wellness is ASI and Stu- didn’t notice people showing zations must complete the which served as a starting binar, Student Life and Lead- dent Life and Leadership’s up to the Discoverfest Zoom three-step re-registration pro- point for students and clubs ership said they will have an top priority. meeting. cess to participate. to learn about this semester’s information booth set up to “If students attending the Colon said that the club For more information and hybrid approach. assist students. event would feel more secure is looking forward to the to RSVP visit https://fuller- Xiaopan Xue, the coordi- The booth will have give- getting a COVID test before in-person fair because the ton.campuslabs.com/engage/ nator for sports clubs, said away items, QR codes with or after the event, we have person-to-person contact news/228127.

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hushed and told to suppress VANESSA SIGUENZA their work complaints. Editor The interdependence between managers and em- Groggy corporate employ- ployees is one entity. Ac- ees fueled by sips of espres- cording to a FlexJobs 2019 so endure long shifts until Annual Survey, 80% of em- their bodies turn into Jell-O. ployees claimed they would People are stuck in a cycli- be more loyal to their employ- cal and outdated five-day ers if they were provided with workweek that causes an im- constructive and fluid work balance of their work-life schedules. responsibilities. Tracing back to the 20th Yet, the adoption of the century, Henry Ford, head plausible four-day workweek of the Ford Motor Company, in the United States could touted eight-hour work days soothe overstimulated brains for factory workers on assem- and boost productivity and bly lines. morale. Yet, once the 1938 Fair La- With the United States bor Standards Act was en- lagging behind other coun- acted, the 40-hour workweek tries, corpora- became stan- tions abroad According to PwC dard. However, have clocked“ five-day work- into a four-day research, 83% of weeks are no workweek. employers and longer feasi- GABRIELA VEGA / DAILY TITAN According to 71% of employees ble, especial- an NPR article, liked remote ly in an evolv- Tuning into work from To make employees’ that a 32-hour workweek Microsoft Japan ing digital home rather than at bland dreams a reality, Congress- could lead to low health care received a 40% work. Likewise, environment. offices gained employees’ man Mark Takano, the U.S. premiums, safeguard the en- increase in pro- 52% of managers A s approval. representative for Califor- vironment from carbon foot- ductivity and a perceived a surge in C“ O V I D - 1 9 According to PwC re- nia’s 41st congressional dis- prints and slash operating 23% lower elec- productivity. continues to search, 83% of employers and trict, has introduced legisla- costs for employees. tricity bill. p r o l i f e r a t e 71% of employees liked re- tion to transform America’s Takano’s bold and progres- Spain followed in workplac- mote work. Likewise, 52% of workweek. sive legislation could rein- suit, and in an ongoing three- es, some businesses have managers perceived a surge In a press release, Takano vent the preconceived notion year trial, the Spanish gov- switched to remote work from in productivity. said: “I am introducing this that attaining the American ernment is investing 50 mil- the cushy home office chair. In this sense, virtual work legislation to reduce the stan- dream requires 40 or more lion euros ($60 million) to Advocates for a four-day atmospheres seem less likely dard workweek to 32 hours hours of work each week. test out a 32-hour workweek remote workweek include to drain their employees com- because - now more than ever At the same time, employ- that does not reduce employ- Joe Ryle, who is associated pared to working on-site. - people continue to work lon- ees’ lives are not destined to ees’ pay. with the British 4-Day Week Additionally, distancing ger hours while their pay re- be consumed by ceaseless Iceland and Sweden Campaign. In a phone inter- oneself from a bustling work- mains stagnant.” shifts. have also jumped on the view with CNBC, Ryle was place could prompt a laser-fo- If passed, his bill would The implementation of the bandwagon. pleasantly surprised with the cus work ethic at home. amend the Fair Labor Stan- four-day workweek could Rightfully so, these piloted unprecedented shift to re- A lenient workplace grants dards Act to guarantee over- substantially reduce burn- experiments reveal the coun- mote work, as it has “opened employees the leeway to fre- time pay for employees that out and fatigue. Corporate tries’ desire to stray from people’s eyes to the fact that quently spend quality time exceed the 32-hour work- America has to understand a capitalist society. But, it change can happen, and that with family without the pres- week, lowering it from 40 that there is much more to seems as though in the Unit- it can happen very quickly, sure to sacrifice themselves to hours. life than the typical 9-to-5 ed States some employees are when we want it to.” corporations. Takano additionally cites grind. Hybrid classes should remain an option after the pandemic CSUF should implement things. But I feel so much population, 17% worked 20 to stable internet connectiv- would not be the only option blended courses as a safer doing virtual learning,” 34 hours a week. Combined ity and a device that con- for students. It would simply permanent option. said Jester in the interview with rising college tuition, nects to the internet, which be another option. Hybrid with CNN. students may be pressured can prove a stressful obstacle learning should not replace NOLLYANNE DELACRUZ However, the opposite is to work while also being en- for students when they work in-person or online learn- Asst. Editor also true. Some students may rolled full-time. remotely. ing, but it could be a practical experience stress and anxi- Hybrid classes offer stu- Jocelyn Martínez, a sec- choice for students searching Research scientists and ep- ety due to the isolation that dents an alternative for man- ond year student, said that for wiggle room between the idemiologists predicted that comes with online learning. aging their school and work there should be strictly either two. regulations and restrictions Periodic meetings in-per- life. in-person or online classes. Through reform of the edu- preventing the spread of the son allow students to meet Additionally, online class- “Speaking as a student who cational system, hybrid class- coronavirus would stretch with their peers, check in for es usually come at a reduced had to move to campus, my es should be offered at all into 2022. group projects and have fo- cost, because transportation, classes are all online and it is grade levels and up. Despite this, schools are cused class discussions be- building maintenance and not fair that I have to pay rent Teachers and professors choosing to reopen for in-per- fore switching to the online electricity are not factored and other expenses to only alike should be granted the son learning. component. into the final cost. have that class once every power to choose how they As the pandemic blankets Therefore, hybrid class- However, hybrid classes other week,” said Martínez. want to hybridize their class- the U.S., many schools, col- es can help students control will require students to meet However, despite the fears es, and students should have leges and universities are the amount of social interac- a few times a week. of embracing this new sys- the liberty to choose how switching to online or hybrid tion that they are comfortable The cost of hybrid classes tem, it’s important to re- or if they should take those classes. with. may be more expensive than member that hybrid learning classes. Although the pandemic is In a randomized Instagram fully-online classes, but it is temporary, the option to take poll, Joaquín Jáuregui, a Cal ultimately a more affordable hybrid classes should be im- State Fullerton student, voted option compared to tradition- plemented permanently. in favor of hybrid classes. al face-to-face learning. Hybrid classes remedy “These courses allow stu- While online classes do of- many of the cons that come dents and staff to get to know fer flexibility, in-person class- with both in-person and vir- each other while also working es can eliminate distractions, tual learning. from home,” Jáuregui said. and although hybrid classes One disadvantage of learn- Permanent hybrid class- may have infrequent meeting in-person is that students es can maximize the benefits ings, they may also provide a can experience social anxiety of both online learning and weekly anchor for students to or bullying. in-person learning. latch onto. In an interview with CNN, Some advantages to taking On the other hand, since Shun Jester, a fifth grader online classes include flexi- there is limited research done in Atlanta, Georgia said he bility and reduced financial on hybrid learning, it is possi- chose to take online classes cost. ble that some students might because other students were The National Center for feel wary of embracing this bullying him in school. Education Statistics reported new way of getting their “I really didn’t care about that about 45% of full-time degree. the name calling because I undergraduate students were For example, hybrid know I’m not any of those employed in 2019. Of that learning partially relies on GABRIELA MENDOZA!LEGORRETA / DAILY TITAN

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VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 8 Sports WEEK OF MONDAY, AUGUST 30 Men’s soccer drops opener against Seattle The Titans were unable to fnd saved by Bonavia. On the ensuing the back of the net in a 1-0 loss corner kick, the Redhawks were able to the Redhawks. to set up McGlynn for another scoring opportunity that was also saved by ANTHONY BAUTISTA Bonavia. Editor Following a foul called on McGlynn, the Titans countered and Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer forward Alex Pimentel put up a lost their season opening match to shot that went wide left in the 55th Nicole Shuhandler and Julia Crawford jump up to block New Mexico’s o!ensive Seattle University, 1-0, on Thursday minute. attack on Friday at Titan Gym. (CSUF Athletics) night in the first-ever meeting At 58 minutes, the tie was broken. between the two schools. After McGlynn was fouled by Titan The Titans played their first game defender Kyle Kirkland just outside since Nov. 9, 2019 at Championship the box, Seattle had another free kick Win: Titans Field in Seattle, Washington. opportunity. The Redhawks started out the game McGlynn sent the ball over a aggressive as the host team had two wall of Fullerton players and just shots on goal in the first five minutes far enough out of reach for a diving bounce back on of the contest, which were both Bonavia before it rolled to the back saved by Titan goalkeeper Andrea of the net from 20 yards out, giving Bonavia. Seattle a 1-0 lead. Saturday Titan forward Dylan Robinson, in Fullerton attempted to counter with his first official game for Fullerton, another shot from Gomez outside victory. gave the Titans their first shot of the of the box that was saved by Sakim CONTINUED FROM 1 The second set featured much of game in the ninth minute but it sailed once again. A shot from Redhawks “We made some good plays, so did the same elements as the first with over the post. midfielder Levonte Johnson bounced New Mexico. Now, we need to learn Fordham building a lead and not be- Fullerton was stagnant offensively off the post and fellow Redhawks how to play with that and recover ing able to keep it. in the first half, as they put up only midfielder Jesse Ortiz had an open from that.” After scoring four-straight two shots; one of which was a free look to clean up but it went wide left. Dominique Velarde led the Titans points to go up 5-3, the Rams kept kick by forward Mario Gomez at 41 Both teams continued to go back with 11 digs, while outside hitter Ju- this lead for a majority of the minutes that was saved by Seattle’s and forth but neither found the back lia Crawford led the team on the of- set, while the Titans were nev- goalkeeper Akili Sakim. of the net again after 90 minutes, and fensive end with a total of eight kills er too far behind as they tied the The first half of the game did ended the game at 1-0. in game one. Elizabeth Schuster and score on seven different occasions and not feature any goals and got quite Offense was hard to come by for Neena Dimas also trailed close be- finally retook the lead late in the set. physical, thanks in part to both teams the Titans as they finished with just hind Velarde with eight digs for Fullerton went on to secure a 25-22 combining for 14 fouls, two yellow six total shots compared to Seattle’s each. victory. cards and six shots in the period. 16. Gomez led the Titans with three As for the season that lies ahead The Rams set the tone ear- However, the second half proved total shots and had both of the teams’ of the Titans, Polster said that she ly in the third set as they jumped to be more action packed as the shots on goal. Bonavia kept the Titans hopes to see her team start and finish out to a 4-0 lead that they never two teams cut down on fouls and in the game, despite the goal allowed, strong. surrendered. The Rams then built up increased their shot totals from the with seven total saves. “Each game is a new game, so we their lead to 17-10. first half. The Titans will play the Washington need to be prepared to come back and CSUF stayed within reach but Following an offside by Fullerton Huskies, ranked No. 9 in Division take care of whatever is thrown our Fordham was finally able to finish a in the 53rd minute, Seattle was able I, before their home opener against way,” Polster said. set as the visitors went on a 4-1 run to to counter with a shot on goal from Loyola Marymount at Titan Stadium The Titans bounced back less win 25-22 and avoid losing in straight forward Declan McGlynn that was this Friday at 7:00 p.m. than 24 hours later on Saturday af- sets. ternoon as they took down the In the final set, Fullerton took an Fordham Rams in four sets. early lead and won the set 25-13. In the opening set, the score was The win sealed the first victo- relatively close before the Rams went ry of the season for the Titans and on a 4-0 run that saw the Titans fall the first of Polster’s head coaching behind, 14-9. career. The two teams traded points Crawford recorded her 12th and made the score 18-14 before career double-double with 21 Fullerton began to cut into the kills and 17 digs, leading the team in deficit. both categories. CSUF proceeded to outscore Ford- The Titans will travel to Lou- ham and take the lead, 25-24, but they isiana for the Southeastern still needed to win by two points to Showdown where they will play secure the set. against Southeastern Louisiana The Rams continued to bat- University, Southern University and tle before the Titans earned three s Auburn University on Friday and traight points to secure a 29-27 Saturday. CSUF goalkeeper Andrea Bonavia dives for a ball against UCSD in 2019. (CSUF Athletics) Titan Gym and Stadium fan protocols DAVID GOODKIND Autograph sessions will not be held this season and youth will not be allowed Asst. Editor on the court or field.

The return of fan attendance at Cal State Fullerton sporting events this fall Follow University Guidelines came with health and safety guidelines issued by the university. Titans Athletics also emphasized the importance of adhering to campus On Aug. 9, the Office of the President instituted President’s Directive No. 22, policies while on campus, as well as staying home if an individual feels sick. detailing COVID-19 mitigation measures and guidelines. In accordance with The guidelines in place have Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine the directive, CSUF Athletics released a set of guidelines that outlined protocol Jaime Potter optimistic about the direction of fan attendance and university for fans attending volleyball and soccer matches, the two currently active fall athletics. She said that last year was a struggle, but praised the athletic sports. department’s efforts to operate safely and efficiently. The guidelines and requirements will run in conjunction with Directive No. “Last year, I think it was a very tight spot for everybody,” Potter said. “We 22, staying in effect at least until Sept. 30, 2021. Here is everything that fans were very fortunate to have some collaboration with our health center and then need to know when they show up to support CSUF’s volleyball and soccer an amazing collaboration amongst the Big West to really kind of put all of that teams this fall season. together and make it happen.” Potter said above 90% of Cal State Fullerton student-athletes will be Titan Stadium and Titan Gym vaccinated by mid-September and that testing for unvaccinated athletes is done Attendees at Titan Stadium are encouraged to wear facial coverings, but three times a week. are not required to if they are vaccinated. Per the release, “unvaccinated Above all else, she said the athletic department has prioritized a balance of individuals may remove facial coverings if a distance of six feet from others health and safety to create a safe environment for the student-athletes. can be maintained.” Hand sanitizing stations are set up at the entrance of the The return of fans in the stands is something Potter said has helped the stadium and in the concourse. student-athletes both on and off the playing field. Attendees at Titan Gym are required to wear face coverings regardless of “I think our student athletes and our staff are really excited to be back on vaccination status. Hand sanitizing stations are set up at the entrance of the campus; being able to see more people on campus and interacting and actually gym and in the foyer. being in class. It is an engaging piece that we haven’t had for so long. That really does give us hope and gives us some excitement,” Potter said. No Fan Interaction The guidelines were released in anticipation of the Titans’ women’s soccer Seating is open at both venues, but fan interaction with coaches and student- home opener against UCLA, which was played at Titan Stadium in front of athletes is prohibited. 7,832 fans, the fifth-largest regular season crowd in NCAA women’s soccer According to the release, “This includes family members and friends of history. individuals participating in competition. Teams will depart to the locker room Each Welcome Back Game is free to all in attendance. The next free game is post-game without interacting with event attendees.” Friday, Sept. 17 for the men’s soccer match against San Francisco.

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