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Tuesday May 1, 2018 The Student Voice of State University, Fullerton Volume 103 Issue 44

CSUF climbs Forbes’ university ranking Men’s golf tied for first place Cal State Fullerton is now 68th out of 300 The Titans are one round away from U.S. Best Value Colleges in the United States. News 3 wrapping up the Big West championship Sports 8 State claims CSU lacks safety oversight ‘Silk Road Unity Festival’ honors diversity Event includes activities reminiscent of the cultures on the ancient trade route.

DIANE ORTIZ Staff Writer

The ancient Silk Road was a network of trade routes con- necting people from Asia all the way to Europe, serving as a melting pot of culture, accord- ing to the Muckenthaler Cultur- al Center. The connecting roads were vital for trading and paved the way for shared languages, DALIA QUIROZ / DAILY TITAN religion, philosophies and sci- The chemical safety audit, which said the CSU system failed to ensure safety policies and processes systemwide, and observed four of the 23 CSU campuses. ences among people from dif- ferent walks of life. Auditor Elaine Howle points Of the CSU campuses, the audit reviewed white cloud of smoke wafting over two build- Cal State Fullerton students out deficiencies in campuswide Cal State Channel Islands, Cal State Sacra- ings on campus. joined the Muckenthaler Cul- chemical handling protocols. mento, San Diego State and Sonoma State. It “We are using the (audit’s) findings as a re- tural Center in honoring the concluded that the Chancellor’s Office had not source in ensuring that our policies and proce- historic route during the first ensured that campuses consistently submit re- dures are current,” said Jeff Cook, CSUF chief annual “Silk Road Unity Festi- BRANDON PHO quired annual reports regarding their health communications officer. val.” The community was invit- News Editor and safety programs, even though the reports The audit was requested by the California ed to share goods, services and are “critical to its oversight efforts.” State University Employees Union and in an ideas like many did long ago. The California State University Chancellor’s Aditionally, Howle said some campuses April 23 statement, the union laid out specific Noah Sanchez, the project Office was berated by California State Audi- even failed to “adequately” monitor key safety examples of what they claimed was a lack of manager for M.J.N. Public Re- tor Elaine Howle in an April 24 review of the equipment, unspecified in the audit, to ensure systemwide oversight. lations, a CSUF student-run CSU’s oversight of the handling of hazardous it was in proper working condition, and that “At CSU Sacramento, a 10-month delay oc- public relations firm that helped materials on its campuses. several campuses did not properly notify em- curs before the campus community is notified promote the event said the mul- “The Chancellor’s Office has not actively ployees regarding rooms containing asbestos. of lead in the drinking water. Staff are also or- ticultural festival was unique in ensured that campuses have adequate policies While Cal State Fullerton was not named in dered to clean up a hazardous chemical spill its diversification of heritages and processes to protect the health and safe- the report, nor was it visited by anyone from without proper protective gear. The employees present. ty of those who work with or near hazardous the auditor’s office relating to this specific involved in the cleanup subsequently report se- “This festival is celebrat- materials,” said Howle in the audit. “Despite case, the university had its own chemical scare vere and catastrophic health problems,” said ing (different traditions, beliefs the fact that many of these deficiencies have on Feb. 19 when a 24-year-old student received Khanh Weinberg, the union’s communications and food) by bringing all of remained unresolved for nearly two decades, burns while conducting an experiment in an officer, in the statement. those elements together,” San- the Chancellor’s Office has not taken the steps outdoor lab on the north side of the engineer- chez said. “I think that is a good necessary to hold the campuses accountable.” ing building. The chemical combustion left a SEE HAZARD 2 thing today, to celebrate diversi- ty and appreciate different cul- tures across the world.” The Brookhurst Communi- ty Center and Park in Anaheim The Smokers Club Festival lights up the Queen Mary was transformed into a blast from the past through perfor- Musicians like mances, trade and exhibition and headlined rooms, a film festival, panels, the two-day event. family arts and food from the cultures along the Silk Road. The main stage, the East BRIAN ALVARADO Room, held performances like Asst. Lifestyle Editor Turkish guitar playing and Syr- ian wedding dancing. Girls of Along the harbor that the all ages from the Savithri Arts Queen Mary calls home, thou- Academy adorned in vibrant sands of concertgoers came to- colors and gold jewels per- gether to lose themselves in the formed Bharatanatyam and Ku- hip-hop atmosphere, chill vibes chipudi, ancient classical danc- and tons of herbal greenery for a es originating in India. The mini two-day getaway on Satur- sound of Taiko drummers from day and Sunday. the Shinnyo-en Buddhist tem- As if Goldenvoice didn’t al- ple released rhythmic sounds, ready have its hands full with giving life to the standard two weeks of Coachella Valley showroom. Music and Arts Festival, fol- The trade room featured lowed by Stagecoach this past goods from Syria, Iran, Paki- weekend, the concert and music stan and Turkey, demonstrat- festival company did not ease up ing what would have been ob- with The Smokers Club Festival served on the silk and spice in Long Beach. routes. Embroidered and The Smokers Club Festival brightly colored clothing hung was by no means perfect but BRIAN ALVARADO / DAILY TITAN along the room and handmade flourished on most aspects that a Wiz Khalifa performed his entire ‘Kush & Orange Juice’ mixtape to close out the first day of the festival. art from all over the Middle festivalgoer would expect. East was displayed in separat- Looking at both days, the line- who may not be sunken in to the Everywhere” and “Skateboard media, didn’t show up to his set. ed sections that represented up was slightly top heavy with rap industry. P” jumped on ’s As if event coordinators had seen their origins. Wiz Khalifa, Schoolboy Q, Lil There was a flurry of un- performance, similar to Ty Dol- this coming, Young Thug was Farrell Hirsch, the CEO of the Skies and Lil Pump performing expected appearances to the la Sign’s show at The Observa- the emergency replacement and Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Saturday. Sunday still showcased lineup. tory in Santa Ana in February. filled Trippie Redd’s spot. said this event was especially Ty Dolla Sign, Kid Cudi and , a rapper hailing MadeinTYO also popped his Another glaring hole was the important because it highlighted up-and-coming rapper Lil Xan, from Detroit, made a very brief head in for Mac Miller’s set. absence of Los Angeles-native all of the cultures that may not but taking an overall glance, it pit stop during Khalifa’s set. Trippie Redd, a singer and rap- Drakeo the Ruler. get recognition otherwise. seems that Saturday’s names MadeinTYO, best known per who is one of the young stars were more notable to music fans for his hit tracks like “Uber gaining notoriety through social SEE RAP 4 SEE HERITAGE 4

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Tuesday, May 1 Noon to 1 p.m. Open Mic at TSU Underground Pub

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ASI’s Titan Tusk Force Softball Tailgate at Anderson Family Field

GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Feb. 19, a chemical experiment outside the engineering building resulted in an injured student. ASI Titan Bowl & Billiards Tournament at TSU Bowl & Billiards Hazard: Chancellor White

Wednesday, May 2 responds to audit’s criticisms

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CONTINUED FROM 1 The Chancellor’s Office has not actively ensured that TSU Drop-In Workshop: Star Wars Themed at The audit was shared with CSU “campuses have adequate policies“ and processes to TSU Grand Stair Studio Chancellor Timothy P. White in protect the health and safety of those who work with or its draft phase, to give White the near hazardous materials. opportunity to respond to the au- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. dit’s criticisms in a March 29 let- ELAINE HOWLE California State Auditor TSU Drop-In Workshop: Graduation Frame at ter that would be included in the final report. TSU Grand Stair Studio “The CSU takes seriously the “The agreement allows for associated with the campuses’ health and safety of all of our the establishment of these safety work environments and use this employees and students,” White committees, but does not require feedback to more effectively rec- Thursday, May 3 said in his letter, which stated the them to meet regularly,” White ommend specific training based CSU plans to conduct health and said in his response. on recent incidents. Noon to 1 p.m. safety audits at all of the campus- Howle, responding to White’s “The state must hold the CSU es beginning in 2019. response in the audit, voiced the accountable,” said Neil Jacklin, Thrifty’s Thursday Karaoke at Titan Walk Lawn While White, in his response, state’s disappointment that the president of the CSU Employees said he agreed with almost all Chancellor’s Office disagreed, Union, in the April 23 statement. Noon to 1:00 p.m. of the report’s recommenda- and that White “apparently does “The lack of meaningful state tions, he disputed the audit’s as- not see the value in campuses oversight allows the CSU to ig- ASI Productions Pub Thursday Concert featuring sertion that campus-level joint having these committees.” nore its own regulations and state Goody Grace at TSU Underground Pub health and safety committees Howle, in the audit, said that mandates, contributes to wasteful are required as part of the CSU having these committees would spending and now threatens the Collective Bargaining Agree- allow the campuses to ensure they health and safety of every CSU ment with the State Employees receive feedback from employ- employee and student. This must Trades Council. ee representatives on conditions not be allowed to continue.”

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GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN FILE PHOTO CSUF President Fram Virjee at the grand opening of Tuffy’s Basic Needs. Center seeks to increase awareness Tuffy’s Basic Needs provides “But honestly that’s what this resources like food and service is for. We’re here to help emergency housing. students whenever possible and the best thing about this ser- vice is that everything is anony- TREVA FLORES mous,” Yu said. Staff Writer Students don’t have to give their name or campuswide ID to A lack of knowledge about receive hygiene products at the KATIE ALBERTSON / DAILY TITAN FILE PHOTO Tuffy’s Basic Needs Center has center. Instead, they have to take CSUF was outranked by San Diego State University and Cal State Pomona. left students in the dark when it a survey about how they heard comes to receiving assistance about the service, if they would with food insecurity and hous- refer it to a friend and if the ser- ing, said Bergenia Yu, president vice helped them. CSUF ranks 68th on Forbes’ of Ability PR, a student-run pub- The students who visit the lic relations firm. center can grab any three hy- Tuffy’s Basic Needs Center, lo- giene products such as soap, ra- cated in McCarthy Hall 143, of- zors or toothbrushes after re- Best Value Colleges list ficially opened on Feb. 14 and sponding to the survey, and if The university rose 122 Last year, CSUF ranked No. 15 campuses. Local CSUs in provides students with hygiene they need more they can come places after ranking 190th 190 in Forbes America’s Best Southern California included products, housing assistance and back the next day and repeat the last year. Value College list, but this San Diego State University (No. food banks. process. year, Forbes eliminated the 45) Cal State Long Beach (No. Student usage of these services Feminine products such as risk of dropout, reduced the 53) Cal Poly Pomona (No. 66) has increased only slightly. Yu pads, tampons and lightly used TRICIA LASHA school’s ranking value on the CSU Northridge (No. 114) CSU said unawareness about this new business clothes are also pro- Staff Writer Top College List from 25 per- Los Angeles (No. 158) and CSU center is a roadblock for students vided for free at Tuffy’s Basic cent to 20 percent and added net San Bernardino (No. 207). who aren’t already taking advan- Needs Center. Cal State Fullerton rose to price to improve how the list is The top two ranking universi- tage of the free supplies. The goal of the program is to rank 68 out of 300 higher educa- formulated. ties are UCLA and UC Berkeley “It’s just really unfortunate help students in need and put tion institutions in Forbes 2018 The rankings were based on while Ivy League schools like because there are so many stu- students first by raising aware- America’s Best Value Colleges data pulled from the U.S. De- Harvard (No. 6) and Columbia dents on campus that I know of ness of the services that are pro- List. partment of Education’s College (No. 27). who are experiencing food and vided, Yu said. CSUF currently has in-state Scorecard and PayScale, and fo- The purpose of the list, accord- housing insecurity, but they don’t “The most frequently asked annual tuition cost of $6,437 cused on alumni income, the net ing to Forbes, is to help students know what resources are avail- question is where can I donate or and a 59 percent above-average price of tuition, average student get more out of their college in- able to them,” Yu said. how can I donate. Which is real- graduation rate with 69 percent debt, school quality, graduation vestments by evaluating different In addition to the center being ly empowering to see that even of students earning an average rate and Pell Grants available to schools under lenses like in-state new to campus, the stigma at- though the students who don’t of $44,500 after graduation, ac- low-income students. price, debt and earnings, which tached to asking for help may be need these services that we’re of- cording to the U.S. Department Out of the 23 California State could make it easier for students another reason why students ar- fering are at least willing to give of Education. Universities, Forbes recognized to make a choice. en’t going to the center, Yu said. us a helping hand,” Yu said. This Summer OCC has the classes you want See You at the COAST! Save Time, Save Money This Summer OCC has the classes you want! See You at COAST! Save Time, Save Money!

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LOCAL Heritage: CSUF students promote cultural event CONTINUED FROM 1 where religious beliefs were given space to intersect. “A lot of people know Chi- “We live in a world where peo- nese culture, Indian or some of ple like to point out differences the other larger cultures, but you and they like to point them out as might not know the Azerbaijani a way of separation. I think when culture, or Bangladeshi culture. you acknowledge differences and We’re celebrating everything, wipe away ignorance with a lit- giving voices to people whose tle bit of knowledge, you end up voices aren’t always heard,” with a better community,” Farrell Hirsch said. said. The festival included fami- Jose Moreno, mayor pro tem ly arts activities where children for the City of Anaheim and as- could create art that was com- sociate professor of Latino educa- monly found on the Silk Road, tion and policy at Cal State Long like Indian elephant prints and Beach in Chicano and Latino plum blossoms painted with Studies, said the event is an op- branch chinese brushes. portunity for the community to Festivalgoers were able to go exchange cultural differences and from live performances to the in- beliefs. door film festival, which includ- “Culture is especially import- ed films like “The Chinese Silk ant, that’s what brings us togeth- Road” and “Journey to Mecca (Ibn er,” Moreno said. “It’s especially Battuta).” Guests were also invited essential during this rhetorical to listen to shared ideas with the time that we’re in where there is DIANE ORTIZ / DAILY TITAN Silk Road Interfaith Unity Panel so much vitriol.” Bharatanatyam has been practiced for nearly 3000 years in South India.

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BRIAN ALVARADO / DAILY TITAN Kid Cudi closed out the second day of the festival. He plans to release his collaboration with Kanye West on June 8. ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Rap: Festival setup DEZZY HOLLOW The rapper opened up on the main stage of The Smokers Club Festival on Sunday and talked about ‘EBT overcomes venue size Boi,’ his musical influences and upcoming projects. CONTINUED FROM 1 look like, with the photo pit run- there are thousands of people ning on the front borders and heading the same direction. The BRIAN ALVARADO Drakeo was arrested in splitting down the middle, divid- lines to the shuttles after the fes- Asst. Lifestyle Editor March after being charged with ing the crowd into two sections. tival ended were extensive and “first-degree murder, attempt- The small stage was laid out on took roughly 30 to 35 minutes to ed murder and several counts of top of what seemed like a park- reach the courthouse. Independent up-and-coming rapper Dezzy Hollow took the main stage conspiracy to commit murder” ing lot. For what it was, it seemed like at The Smokers Club Festival on Sunday and caught up with the Daily according to hip-hop magazine The Stick.E.Vape stage served event coordinators and law en- Titan. XXL. the likes of Khalifa, Schoolboy forcement had it handled, maxi- Best known for his song “EBT Boi,” which has over two million views The venue chosen for the fes- Q, Kid Cudi and Dezzy Hollow mizing the efficiency of traffic to on YouTube, the artist talked about the inspiration that came while writ- tival was in an allocated area while the Super Clinik stage fea- and from the venue. ing it. beside the Queen Mary ship. It tured Joyner Lucas, Earl Sweat- Although the venue and how it Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), formerly known as food stamps, is was small enough for friends to shirt, Dom Kennedy and Rich was set up played a huge factor a way for recipients who are less fortunate to purchase food products us- navigate and locate one another the Kid to name a few. to the enjoyment of all the fes- ing money allocated from public assistance. and just big enough to where it With any festival, traffic is un- tivities. Long lines were not as “A lot my homeboys are on EBT, it’s more so a lifestyle. I wanted to wasn’t so congested people were avoidable — whether it’s by car much of a factor as it would be at paint a picture of a boy that’s on the verge of falling off of a good path that shoulder to shoulder at all times or on foot. Coachella, of course, but lines to he’s starting to pick up, but he’s surrounded by a really bad environment,” (except for those in the mosh pit, Rather than have patrons park food and drinks, bathrooms and Hollow said. of course, then that’s a different at the Queen Mary, the festival tap water were minimal. Starting to take his career seriously during his senior year in high story.) had concertgoers park off-site at The lineup could have been a school after selling mixtapes out of his book bag, Hollow molded his The festival featured two stag- different locations including the bit more balanced out between sound after the music culture prominent on the West Coast. es: the main stage (Stick.E.Vape) parking garage that serves the both days, but even then, the “I think my style has been so transformed from the beginning of how I and the small stage (Super Governor George Duekmejian most anticipated performances started to now, but for the most part, I listen to a lot of DJ Quik and a lot Clinik). Courthouse, offering free shuttle brought the energy to the fans in of West Coast-gangster rap. That was just everything, the lifestyle,” Hol- Both stages were connected services to and from the venue. attendance. low said. by a tunnel and a bridge, giv- Getting to the festival was The well-thought-out plan- Hollow, a native of Oceanside, also talked about how his hometown has ing people two different ac- a breeze, only taking approx- ning of The Smokers Club Fes- influenced his perspective and the content of his music. cess points and decreasing foot imately 10 to 15 minutes to tival is an awesome experience “One thing I could say is that Oceanside has a lot of culture, so it’s very traffic. arrive. for lovers of rap and hip-hop and diverse where I come from. I’m used to seeing all point of views and all The main stage looked over Making the trip back to the a must-see for those looking for types of races and different ideas,” Hollow said. dead grass and dirt, similar to courthouse was a whole different a relaxed setting combined with Hollow is also wrapping up a project called “Oceanside,” which will what festival stages normally story, but understandable when musical talent. feature 17 to 18 tracks. Get ahead at Fullerton College Summer Session Starts June 11 General Education Courses in English, Math, Biology, History, Politcal Science and more!

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JENNIFER GARCIA / DAILY TITAN While a DNA database provided valuable information to the Golden State Killer case, it may be problematic in other instances like the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Genetics databases could pose security risks Sharing DNA publicly wake of people affected, a glar- be wary of its consequences. comfortable with companies like Committee, which allowed users ing detail stands out in how po- On one hand, the public DNA Apple, which have access to fin- to have greater control over data proves an ethical issue lice found the suspect. database led to the arrest of a gerprints and facial recognition, collected by their internet service about privacy. Joseph James DeAngelo, a man who had a statewide impact. so how long will it be until the provider. 72-year-old retired police offi- On the other hand, if a family public is OK with their DNA be- But the question of privacy be- cer, was arrested on April 24 member were to upload genetic ing on full display for state and comes even more complex when after authorities turned to an information to a database without federal officials to access? considering social media and the open-source genetic database, informing the rest of their family, Overall, this case provides ever-enticing siren call of sites GEDmatch, and found a familial it might be passed around in un- greater context to issues of pri- like Facebook, Twitter and Insta- match to DNA evidence collected intended, yet-to-be-seen harmful vacy in America as a whole. gram to “share” aspects of every- during the investigation. ways. This investigative success comes day life. With the rise in popularity of GEDmatch states the informa- shortly after incidents like the There are many features of at-home DNA testing kits, like tion uploaded to the site is public Cambridge Analytica scandal technology that can be used 23andMe and AncestryDNA, and because sharing information is and the Equifax data breach, put- against others — from GPS seemingly increasing the will- essential to DNA and genealogi- ting into question companies’ tracking to facial recognition — BRIGGETTA PIERROT ingness to bare all to the public, cal research. ability to protect individuals’ pri- turning anyone into an off-the- Opinion Editor there is a lack of concern over While it’s hard to feel sorry vate information. grid, conspiracy-wielding hermit, privacy issues. Consumers need for people who complain about Not only have companies but ultimately the responsibility Last Tuesday, an arrest was to be aware of security risks as- privacy issues when the rules of failed to keep citizens’ informa- to weigh the pros and cons of any made in the decades-long hunt sociated with adding their DNA participating are often clearly tion under control, but America new technological advance lies in for the Golden State Killer who’d to lists that may become avail- listed in terms of use or privacy has also increasingly seen roll- the hands of consumers. been linked to at least 45 rapes, able to the public. policies, the bigger issue is that backs on privacy policies under If people are OK with sharing 12 murders and more than 120 In the case of the Golden State people often don’t consider or the Trump administration. their DNA publicly to find long- residential burglaries between Killer, the public DNA database care about the long term or more At the beginning of his presi- lost relatives, then they also have 1976 and 1986. Though the provided valuable information, widespread ramifications of par- dency last year, President Donald to be OK with the fact that their case is monumental in both the but it presents an ethical problem ticipating in activities that have Trump signed a bill, repealing in- DNA might get them or someone amount of time the serial killer that should lead any person con- the potential to reveal identities. ternet privacy laws put in place related to them in trouble some- went without conviction and the sidering genealogical searches to People have already become by the Federal Communications where down the line.

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 8 Sports TUESDAY MAY 1, 2018 Men’s golf finishes round two tied for first place CSUF managed to stay in Manalo and Castillo were the first place as it heads into only Titans to improve during the final round. the second round of the tourna- ment, after Matt Wilson, Mark Cobey and Dalton Daniel all YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA slipped in the standings. Sports Editor Manalo, Castillo and Cobey have recorded nine birdies since Cal State Fullerton men’s golf the start of the tournament, with finished the second round of CSUF standing in second place the Big West championship tied overall with 39 birdies. for first place with UC Irvine at The Titans finishing 1-un- 7-under-par 569. der-par in 39 of their pars The Titans put together their earned the team the top spot for best performance of the season round one and round two of the with only one round to go at the tournament. 18-hole Eisenhower (Ike) Course In the last three appearances in at the Industry Hills Golf Club. the Big West championship, the Redshirt senior Martin Mana- Titans finished below fifth place. lo led the way once again for However, things seem to be look- the Titans, tied for first at 5-un- ing up for CSUF this year. der-par 139, moving up two plac- With one round left in the es from the first round. Manalo tournament, the Titans have to scored 2-under-par 70 on Mon- manage another first place stand- day, despite scoring even par in ing to advance to one of the six holes 9 through 18. regional tournaments in the Sophomore Derek Castillo NCAA. moved up seven places, securing CSUF will wrap up the Big a three-way tie for sixth at 2-un- West championship and begin der-par 142 after finishing 2-un- the battle for first place starting PHOTO COURTESY OF MATT BROWN der-par 70 in the second round. at 7:55 a.m. today. The last time the Titans claimed the Big West Championship title was in 2014. Softball hosts No.1 UCLA in midweek match The Titans look to extend their eight-game winning streak against the Bruins, who hold a 10-game winning streak of their own.

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Cal State Fullerton softball Trish Parks’ 28 strikeouts will play its first midweek game leaves her tied for fourth-most since March 21 as it hosts USA among pitchers. Today’s No. 1 UCLA. As a team, UCLA holds the The Titans (29-20) ride an second-highest batting average eight-game winning streak into in the nation (.352). Individually, their face off with the Bruins outfielder Aaliyah Jordan ranks (44-3), who have a 10-game win- fourth nationally for batting av- ning streak of their own. Both erage (.475), and leads the Pac-12 teams are in first place of their Conference in hits and RBIs with conferences. 66 and 58, respectively. “I think it will be really good Titans Head Coach Kelly Ford to go into the game with a lot does not plan on changing the of confidence,” infielder Mikae- team’s approach, despite facing la Francis said. “It will also be one of the most talented rosters a great test for us ... to see how in the nation. we match up against teams of “We’re going to keep the same higher rankings when we get to game plan: focus on the first postseason.” pitch, play our game and stay in In Big West conference play, rhythm. Tuesday doesn’t make or CSUF leads in runs, hits and break anything. It’s another op- RBIs. Center fielder Ari Wil- portunity to compete and get bet- liams tops the leaderboards for ter and that’s what we’re looking runs in the conference (14). Des- at it as,” Ford said. ignated player Deshea Hill’s 13 Tuesday’s game is slated to KATIE ALBERTSON / DAILY TITAN FILE PHOTO RBIs trail only four behind Long start at 6:00 p.m. at Anderson CSUF catcher Julia Valenzuela has recorded 173 putouts this season. Beach State’s Taylor Rowland. Family Field.

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