Monday, January 27 - Thursday January 30, 2020 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Volume 107 Issue 2

REBECCA MENA / DAILY TITAN Tribute to outside where fans gathered to mourn the former NBA star’s death on Sunday afternoon. NBA legend Kobe Bryant dead at 41 Bryant and his daughter were no survivors. Lakers legend. Teammates A tribute from the Despite all you ac- With five champion- Gianna died in a helicopter Among those on and peers such as Shaquille Daily Titan staf to complished, it was never ships, two Finals MVPs, crash in Calabasas. board were Bryant’s O’ Neal, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant. enough. You continued to 15 All-NBA selections 13-year-old daughter, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and have doubters. The crit- and 2008’s MVP, your Gianna Bryant, as well many others shared posts ics said you couldn’t do it two-decade long re- ADAM MALDONADO Editor as Orange Coast Col- remembering the Black Dear Kobe Bryant, alone. sume speaks for itself. lege baseball coach John Mamba with fans. You responded to them From the lob to Shaq in DANIEL VENEGAS Asst. Editor Altobelli, along with In downtown Los Ange- It’s hard to figure out by reigniting your game the 2000 Western Con- his wife and daughter. les, thousands of fans gath- where to start, but re- and elevating it to the ference Finals, outscor- There were also four ered together in front of the ally, you are an exam- next level. Even beating ing the Dallas Mavericks leg- other victims in the heli- Staples Center to grieve ple of what it takes to the Orlando Magic in the after three quarters in end and icon copter crash whose identi- Bryant’s passing. be great. You inspired 2009 NBA Finals wasn’t 2005, dropping 81 points Kobe Bryant was report- ties have not yet been con- Bryant was born in Phila- a culture with your te- enough to silence them. on the Toronto Raptors in ed dead after a helicopter firmed as the investigation delphia on Aug. 23, 1978 to nacity and relentlessness They said you got 2006 to the epic 60- crash in Calabasas on Sun- is still ongoing. mother Pamela Bryant and that was not quenched lucky playing an inferior finale in your final game day morning. The crash oc- The helicopter carry- father Joe Bryant, who was until you were undoubt- opponent, and that it was in the purple and gold, curred before 10 a.m. after ing Bryant and others left a professional basketball edly the best. And even a fluke they were even we were left in awe of the flight left from Orange John Wayne Internation- player himself. once you had reached there to begin with. your play on the court. County at 9:06 a.m. al Airport yesterday morn- As a teenager, Bryant that point, you wanted to You went back the year The impact you made The crash caused a quar- ing. Sources say Bryant and played for Lower Merion do more. You wanted to after and did it again by on us was so great, you ter-acre brush fire in the company were traveling to High School. As a senior, dominate, and in the pro- taking down your fran- had every kid yelling hills of Calabasas that made a basketball game. he led his school to a state cess, we were astonished chise’s rival, the Boston out “Kobe!” before they it difficult for rescue crews The sports and entertain- championship and won Na- by all the greatness you Celtics, in seven games made any shot. to reach the crash site. Upon ment industries reacted in ismith Player of the Year in achieved, and that’s why on your home floor, all arrival, paramedics were real time on social media 1996. it is so hard to suddenly after being embarrassed SEE MAMBA 8 able to confirm that there to the passing of the great SEE STAR 8 say goodbye to you. by them two years prior. Shelter Festival rings in Lunar New Year Guests welcome the year rod that looked like a fishing installation. Aside from the eye-catch- of the Rat at Tét festival pole. The art almost resembled One area drew the most atten- ing decorations, the Tt festival a giant wind chime. Lined below tion with its interactive props. wouldn’t be the Tt festival with- favored this past weekend. the sculptures were clipart-style Guests’ faces lit up as they posed out the mouth-watering food. The Fullerton City Council paintings of zodiac animals in interactive sets with props Regardless of the time of day, BRANDON KILLMAN against the booth wall. that replicated bánh tét and bánh the food stands drew the biggest will move forward with a Asst. Editor Across the way, delicate, chưng, traditional Vietnamese crowd. At night, guests wove in ELIZABETH TOVAR center for homeless. lacy lanterns hung from a bam- cakes filled with mung bean, and out of the steam from the JIYO CAYABYAB boo structure that looked like chicken and pork that are usual- fryers and griddles, and food Staf Writers DIANA TRAN schoolyard monkey bars. Below ly wrapped in glutinous rice and consumption was further cele- KARINA GUTIERREZ At this year’s Tet Festival, the structure, there were small banana leaves. brated at the pho eating compe- Asst. Editors guests welcomed the Year of the wooden boats lined up and filled If attendees were not pos- titions that took place throughout Rat by exchanging money-filled with an abundance of fruit. ing with the bánh tét or bánh the weekend. Fullerton resident Bernard, 43, red envelopes and writing down Some booths were solely ded- chưng, they were taking turns The food alone is an adven- urged the Fullerton City Council their year’s intentions on colorful icated to photo ops. One fea- waiting to pose with the carry- ture in itself. Korean barbecue, on Jan. 21t to move forward with paper, hoping to spread good en- tured fishing boats that served ing poles. Small children walked takoyaki and burgers were just creating a recuperative care facil- ergy and happiness into the Lu- as an homage to fishing villag- up to a pole suspended across some of the diverse options that ity and navigation center because nar New Year. es. Water lilies, fake fish, nets two baskets that held rice and visitors could choose from. The of his personal experience with For the past 38 years, the Or- and a paddle were all available food props. Attendees crowd- OC Fair vendors offered Ameri- homelessness. ange County Fair and Event Cen- props for guests to include in the ed around a small table to write can food, but guests were quick After a skydiving accident that ter has hosted a cultural hub for scene. In another, lanterns filled their wishes for the next year on to take advantage of the unlimit- put him into a four-month coma, Vietnamese people for an entire the backdrop, and hundreds of colorful pieces of paper and tie ed options of Asian food. he said it felt as if he lost every- weekend. small paper fishing boats were them to a wooden grid on display SEE LANTERNS 7 thing. While comatosed, the Multiple generations of Viet- strung like a garland across the for all to see. restaurant Bernard owned was namese families can be seen sold by one of his cooks who throughout the festival, many of forged his signature and fled the them dressed in traditional cloth- country. ing and embracing their diverse He had no family to reach out linguistic skills. to because he had been removed Visitors were entrenched in an from the registry years ago for environment where they could personal reasons. Bernard chose hang out, indulge in traditional not to use his last name because Vietnamese dishes and play car- of that experience. nival games for a chance to win He was homeless in Los Ange- a giant stuffed animal. For vet- les for several months until he cut erans to the culture-rich event, his head from a fall. This injury the festival is a free space to em- moved him up on the waitlist to brace traditional Asian culture be placed in a recuperative care through favored foods, games shelter, which eventually allowed and entertainment. him to move to permanent hous- This year, the cultural village ing in Fullerton a year and a half was located in the center of the ago. festival, where attendees went to “I’m very supportive of hous- source out the most unique selfie ing,” Bernard said. “The thing backdrops. is, I understand some people see There were several decora- housing as a nuisance, but the tive installations throughout the point is, every housing person is event. In one corner, straw hats somebody’s child.” were arranged from largest to smallest, vertically hung from a ELIZABETH TOVAR / DAILY TITAN SEE HOUSING 2 string attached to a curved iron Guests gathered around hanging lanterns at the annual Tét festival in Costa Mesa on Jan. 24-26.

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The Associated Students underrepresented communities, Vice President left due to but she has constantly and consis- alleged harassment. tently spoken up for the students not in the room,” Aguilar said. “She’s been told she doesn’t un- JESSICA BENDA derstand discrimination, when Editor she had to spend the first cou- ple weeks of election season last Associated Students’ Vice year being referred to as ‘the little President Mansi Kalra has re- brown girl running with Aaron’ signed after multiple occurenc- by insensitive bigots.” es of alleged harassment, spur- Aguilar emphasized the im- ring a discussion on the climate portance of having tough, in-per- surrounding ASI leaders at son conversations to resolve is- last week’s Board of Directors sues as opposed to utilizing social meeting. media. “Mansi Kalra is the finest stu- Isaac Gonzalez, chief commu- dent leader this campus has ever nications officer, said he admired seen, and I could not have picked Kalra’s dedication and passion, a better person to run with and before noting the unfairness of accomplish all this with,” said the environment she was in. JESSICA BENDA / DAILY TITAN ASI President Aaron Aguilar in “I want to encourage as many Mansi Kalra presented at an Associated Students Board of Directors meeting in November. an address to the board. “There people to join ASI, be involved have been consistent criticisms with ASI, but it’s hard to do so start using their voices instead of Hust also asked the board, who in front of our faces.” about Mansi’s work and the other when I see just how negative of an letting their fear keep them from did not know about the harass- The position of ASI vice pres- (executives) that surround this ta- environment some people make speaking. ment, to try and be more aware. ident is currently vacant, accord- ble. Absolutely none of them de- it here,” Gonzalez said. “Certain “Things have been happening Chief Campus Relations Offi- ing to the ASI website. serve that.” people harass you simply for do- at ASI for a while that have led to cer Claire Jenkins suggested cre- Despite the hardship, Aguilar Aguilar and Kalra were elected ing things in a different way.” the decline of mental health and ating a more open dialogue and reminded board members of past to office last spring after advocat- Some student leaders have re- even physical health for our ex- sense of collectiveness in order to successes and encouraged them to ing for an ASI food pantry, which frained from speaking up due ecutive team and probably more ease these issues. look ahead to future successes. would provide free groceries to to fear of harassment, Gonzalez members of ASI,” Hust said. “We have hoped that we would “All of us have so much more students facing food insecurity. said. “Something that would help us is create a welcome environment work left to do, impactful work Last November, the board passed “What type of student govern- if those board members who had and that other students would that will serve students long af- a resolution to establish a perma- ment are we when we can’t really stated that they were scared and want these positions, but the thing ter we have all left this campus,” nent food pantry on campus. be representing constituents be- not going to use their voice, start is that it has become incredibly Aguilar said. “I see a myriad of Aguilar noted that criticism cause we’re scared to say some- using their voice. Because that is hostile and it’s everywhere,” Jen- ideas from so many folks in this came from people across campus thing?” Gonzalez said. “This what your position is here to do, kins said. “And I think that’s also room that will absolutely flour- who did not apply for positions. needs to stop.” and without that backup, we don’t an issue that most people have ish and will result in us hav- “(Karla) has been told she Tori Hust, chief government feel supported when things like voiced that they didn’t recognize ing a strong, spectacular spring doesn’t advocate or care about officer, urged board members to this are coming at us.” it, because it was happening right semester.” Housing: Fullerton keeps plans for facility

CONTINUED FROM 1 to properly manage the home- “When people get off the with mental health problems homeless facility because back The recuperative care facil- less shelter because of the re- street into safe housing, a room see a quicker recovery in a se- in 2013, a 200-bed shelter on ity and navigation center was sults seen at their La Mesa facil- with a door that they can close cure and stable en vironment State College Boulevard was not approved by Fullerton and ity. She said she loves hearing and hopefully lock is important because they don’t have to pro- successfully approved. funded with $500,000 last No- about how many of those resi- to people,” Vandervest said. tect their territory out on the “Because of your support, vember, under the Illumina- dents have jobs and go to work Mayor Pro Tem Jan Flory streets. your help, your stories and your tion Foundation, a nonprofit everyday. learned from the director of the Flory expressed her gratitude advocacy, you have made our that aims to break the cycle of “That’s what we get to do be- Orange County Rescue Mission to the attending residents who decision very easy tonight, and I homelessness. cause of a partnership with this that people who are dealing showed their support for the thank you for that,” Flory said. However, the project was great nonprofit. We actually get brought back to the council be- to give people a second chance cause of an appeal from the at life,” Fitzgerald said. business Ashwill Family LP Councilman Ahmad Zahra that is nearby the chosen shel- mirrored the mayor’s statements ter site. and said the homeless people in The city council ultimately Fullerton should be considered stuck with its decision to allow neighbors and treated like hu- the recuperative care facility man beings. and navigation center to be built “I find the idea of comparing with a 4-1 vote. property values to human life The company’s main argu- rather unacceptable. “The idea ment was concerning the loca- that we should have this in a tion, arguing that the recuper- more industrial zone is, to me, ative care shelter should be in segregation,” Zahra said. a purely industrial area away Zahra also applauded the ef- from schools and residents. forts of the Fullerton communi- An appraisal report was pre- ty for filling the meeting room sented, showing the potential and wearing white to show their loss in property value because solidarity with the homeless. Over $500,000 available in of the homeless center. The ap- Both long-time and new Ful- pellant also raised an issue lerton residents as well as faith scholarships! about parking, saying that busi- community members stepped nesses may have their parking up to the podium to express lots taken up by clients of the their support for the recupera- facility. tive care facility for nearly 45 “The city of Fullerton works minutes. No PCAT required! hard to attract businesses. We Joe Hardy spoke about his hope they’ll place value on the love for the community and ones they already have,” the ap- its ability to band together and pellant said. show kindness to the homeless. The council also approved 41 “How we treat those who suf- new conditions attached to the fer the most and who were strug- shelter, which Mayor Jennifer gling defines us as who we are. Fitzgerald felt would alleviate I’ve never been on the street, the company’s concerns. but I love to think that if I ever These conditions include in- needed support and needed care creasing the surrounding fence and needed help, I would be size from six to eight feet tall, able to get it,” Hardy said. allowing no walk-up clients and Roger Vandervest, a Roman ensuring parking does not cross Catholic deacon with the St. over into other lots. Philip Benizi Church, felt that it Fitzgerald said she was confi- is everyone’s God-given right to dent in the foundation’s ability have a place to sleep.

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Faculty evaluation forms to the Policies, Procedures and online questionnaires, which even if it’s only going to take of a process to make them,” could potentially transition Guidelines for the Administra- are always filled out by fewer them five minutes, students have Dabirian said. tion of Student Opinion Ques- students than the paper print- a lot to do — (they) have jobs,” The Academic Senate voted into an all-online system. tionnaire Forms. outs in class. Jenkins said. to table the discussion on the The forms are made available “I brought to the senate that “We have the system. We questionnaires until the next EDER RAMIREZ to students at the end of every if (they) want to have more par- can make it quickly if we want meeting, which will be held Editor semester to anonymously evalu- ticipation, we could use more to, but I think we need to make on Feb. 6 in PLN-130 at 11:30 LETICIA PEREZ ate the course. Faculty does not technological things in there to sure that departments have more a.m. Asst. Editor have access to the forms until have the students know about after final grades are posted. this so they can do the SOQs,” Cal State Fullerton could po- The members of the Academic Dabirian said. “We can be more tentially make Student Opinion Senate discussed when to imple- dynamic and create a techno- Questionnaires completely pa- ment the online questionnaires logical way to tell the students, perless as early as this semes- and how the change would af- ‘You haven’t finished it, please ter if Pamela Oliver, provost fect student participation. go ahead and do it.’ Those are and vice president of Student “We want all students to do the kinds of things we haven’t Affairs, approves it, said Facul- (Student Opinion Question- implemented.” ty Affairs Committee Senator naires). As a faculty member, Claire Jenkins, ASI chief Sean Walker. it’s very helpful to me,” said campus relations officer, rec- Currently, Student Online Amir Dabirian, CSUF vice ommended that the question- Questionnaire forms, which are president of the Information naires should be completed in used to evaluate professors and Technology Department. the classroom regardless of their their courses, can be complet- Dabirian said there is a lack format. ed in class or online according of student participation with “From a student perspective,

LETICIA PEREZ / DAILY TITAN LETICIA PEREZ / DAILY TITAN Department senators ofered their input about Student Opinion Questionnaires. President Fram Virjee was present at last Thursday’s Academic Senate. Administrator steps down Director of Student Life and Reentry Center, will be taking Leadership is leaving for a over as interim director of Stu- job at Cal State San Marcos. dent Life and Leadership. “I’m very excited to step into this role,” Flowers said to the JESSICA BENDA board. “Hopefully for those of Editor you who don’t know me, I’ll have a better opportunity to get Director of Student Life and to know you and what you do Editor-in-Chief Sports Assistants Copy Editors Social Media Editors Leadership Tony Pang will be on campus.” Jordan Mendoza Jose Flores Stepheny Gehrig Lydia Kelley leaving Cal State Fullerton af- This spring marks Flowers’ Senior Editors Tameka Poland Elise Peregrin Lauren Wong ter six years, he said at an As- fourth year on the CSUF cam- Kristina Garcia Omar Sanchez Copy Assistants Social Media Assistants sociated Students Board of Di- pus. Previously, she worked at Kim Pham Bryan Valladares Dimitra Doiphode Soumya Bandreddi Brandon Pho rectors meeting last Tuesday. UC Irvine for nearly ten years, EDITORIAL Carlos Vega Charlotte Kong Billy Huynh “I hope that I have been able some of which she collaborated News Editors Opinion Editors Hollyn Littlefield Illustrators to do a lot of great work,” Pang with Pang. Jessica Benda said to the board members. Pang said that CSUF will Eder Ramirez Madeline Gray Layout Editor Ariana Gutierrez “I’ve also done a lot of great be searching for a permanent News Assistants Rebecca Mena Alexander Alvarado Cindy Proaño work with you all. I really ap- director of Student Life and Karina Gutierrez Opinion Assistants Layout Assistant Illustrator Assistants preciate it over the time I was Leadership. In the meantime, Leticia Perez Jessica Bernal Mary DeFranco Alex Bosserman able to spend here and work Pang said he couldn’t think of Celeste Sharp Eliza Green Photo Editors Huyen Tran Tran with the students.” someone to trust the position to Diana Tran Multimedia Editor Pang will be leaving at the more than Flowers. Lifestyle Editors Wendy Hernandez Sports Editors Jonathan Phan end of January to work in the The board thanked Pang for Anthony Robledo Therese Lim Kason Clark Life and Leadership Depart- his time at CSUF and congrat- Briana Torres Photo Assistant Multimedia Assistants Adam Maldonado ment at Cal State San Marcos, ulated him on the position at Lifestyle Assistants Hailey Breitenhirt Travis Jepeway he said. In addition to serv- CSUSM. Taylor Arrey Olivia Hawkins ing as the director of Student “It’s been a long-time desire Carly Sablan Mariah Sanchez Life and Leadership, Pang also for my family to move down to Nicole Trinidad Faculty Adviser served as the representative the San Diego area, and it’s an Danny Venegas Walter Baranger for President Fram Virjee on opportunity that presented it- Brandon Killman the Associated Students Inc. self, so I’m looking forward to board. being able to grow and build Director Of Advertising Marketing Coordinators Account Executives Student Accountant Alisa Flowers, the direc- my professional and my per- Jay Barrozo Alex Muir Everistus Alaka John Balestreri tor of the WoMen’s and Adult sonal life,” Pang said. Assistant Director Myriah Epino Isabel Cambiaso Distribution Manager Emily Elpedes Phuc Tran Lesli Hernandez Jake Hwang-Twigg Josafat Rubio Marketing Manager Graphic Designers Faculty Adviser Eduardo Callentano Sydney Davis Alex Bosserman Michelle Kurland Sarah Fong Dima Rafoul ADVERTISING Makenzie Van Vooren Courtney Lambe Brea Miller

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Environmental fads, like Plenty of places offer reusable help the environment does not Save glass jars like pasta sauce The purpose of being environmen- reusable straws, fail to and environmentally friendly have to mean staying trendy jars, to repurpose as extra storage or tally conscious is to find a way to address the larger issues. solutions, but these solutions or spending a pretty penny on decor to organize kitchen supplies, create less waste by reducing the don’t always seem practical or what’s hot. The easiest and tools or makeup. Plastic food con- amount of single-use objects and JESSICA BERNAL easy and aren’t most people’s most convenient thing to do is tainers from fast-food restaurants upcycling things already found Asst. Editor first choice. repurpose household items. could be reused for meal prepping. at home. Taking that extra step and developing a habit makes be- In today’s current climate, coming environmentally con- there’s a big commotion about scious more of a routine rather reusable straws. The Straw Bill than a chore. WHAT’S YOUR WARRIOR? was signed and approved in As students, sometimes we GOARMY.COM California at the end of 2018. have too much on our plate on The ban applies mostly to large top of trying to be environmen- restaurants, but continues to tally conscious. Feeling com- allow the largest plastic straw pelled to reduce, reuse and re- suppliers, fast chain industries cycle may feel like a burden. such as cafes, fast food and With social media popularizing smaller shops, to provide plas- eco-friendly resources, it can tic straws. be easy to feel like an outcast, Social media has taken the curious about how a change can job of promoting the use of al- be made without the expense or ternative straws as a means to adding extra work. Some com- help the environment, sparking mon questions may be: the metal straw trend and be- What resources are offered coming vastly popular among on campus? younger generations. But are Aloha Java offers select straws really the big issue and drinks for $1.50 with a reus- is eliminating them enough to able mug or tumbler. Starbucks make a change? offers paper straws, straw-less Promotion of metal or re- lids and a five-cent discount usable straws has taken away when using a reusable Star- from the bigger issue, allowing bucks cup. Recycling bins are big corporations to shed their found throughout campus, but environmental consciousness are often misused, so it’s im- responsibility onto civilians. portant to place the proper Plastic straws are only a small waste in each bin. piece of a larger problem. Due Is there a sustainability im- to the growing trend, some peo- pact in a place other than at ple feel compelled to joke or Cal State Fullerton? ridicule others for using plastic There’s a statewide Environ- straws. This trend has become mental Consciousness and En- more of an aesthetic and allows ergy pact in place across all people to think they’re actual- California State Universities. ly making a change and that us- This means the CSUs are work- ing metal straws is enough, but ing to create a more energy-ef- it isn’t. ficient and waste-reducing Reducing the use of plas- environment. tic straws would lower the What can students and fac- TAKE YOUR SKILLS. amount of plastic waste but not ulty do on campus to be more eliminate it completely. 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University Police aim to The campaign works to happen. But the big part of this campus police will continue Women can attend a rape ag- reduce pedestrian-vehicle change the behavior of both pe- is, what I hope everyone un- to have an ongoing presence gression defense class, which destrians and drivers through derstands is: us as law enforce- around campus to discourage are offered to students and accidents around campus. engineering, education and the ment, we’re part of this commu- driving and crosswalk viola- non-students. enforcement of proper safety nity. In order for this to work, tions, while also getting people “It’s three nights, and we ANTHONY ROBLEDO habits, Burk said. it takes everybody,” Burk said. familiar with the laws that keep teach them how to ward off or Editor The campus police will ad- Through this campaign, Burk them safe. fight off an aggressor,” Willey minister surveys and educate hopes to get to 2021 without any “When people are distracted, said. “How to be firm, stand University Police is holding people on the proper use of pedestrian-vehicle accidents. not paying attention, not follow- your ground and just a couple a campaign to promote pedes- signs and crosswalks, as well as “There’s a myth that’s been ing the laws, that creates an en- of moves that we teach them to trian and vehicle safety across safe driving skills. pushed out into the world that vironment that is very unsafe,” get out of a situation.” campus from Jan. 27 to Feb. 7. “We’re going to be out there pedestrians have the right of Burk said. “If everybody does If anyone needs to contact The two-week campaign is de- with flyers, there will be offi- way. And that’s actually not in their part, there never has to be University Police, call (657) signed to speak to students, cers on most of the intersections the vehicle code,” Burk said. another accident or another in- 278-2515. In the case of an faculty and staff about their around campus, and we’ll be “Pedestrians believe that if they jury from an accident anywhere emergency, call 911, which is responsibility in preventing ve- talking to pedestrians. We’ll be step off the curb that traffic is near the campus,” Burk said. directed to University Police. hicle accidents. thanking them for doing a good supposed to stop and everybody The campus police offers var- “As law enforcement, we al- “We’re going to thank you for job,” Burk said. “We approach is supposed to when that’s just ious campus safety features that ways have a choice. That choice taking your earbuds out, we’re this as a very positive event. It’s not reality.” students can take advantage of, is simple, either I wait till some- going to thank you for stop not a ‘Hey, we’re here to bark at Officers will inform students including safety escorts, rape body calls me and then I react, looking at your phone when you and give you a hard time.’ that pedestrian safety is the re- aggression defense classes and or I can proactively go out and you come to the crosswalk, for It’s a positive event.” sponsibility of both pedestrians active shooter training. engage my community and do paying attention. For not going Officers will hand out flyers and drivers. The safest envi- Any student, faculty or staff a better job,” Burk said. “By when there are five seconds on to pedestrians that discuss safe ronment is one in which every- who feels unsafe getting from putting our efforts and energy the clock, and you know you’re behavior and a breakdown of one actively tries to keep them- one location to another on cam- into stuff proactively, it creates not going to make it to the oth- the type and costs of each vio- selves and others safe, Burk pus, can call the campus police an environment where we don’t er side,” said Motorcycle Corpl. lation ticket, said Burk. said. and request a safety escort, said have to be reacting to the bad Roy Burk. “Accidents happen, things Beyond the campaign, the Capt. Scot Willey. things.”

THERESE LIM / DAILY TITAN University Police Cpl. Roy Burk will reach out to students to educate them on pedestrian safety habits for the next two weeks. Pixar jazz trumpeter holds masterclass

Wayne Bergeron shares playing a musical instrument. Sammy Nestico and Green pressure on their larynx, caus- how to play brass instruments his journey with Cal State I was 11 or 12 years old, but Day. Unless you live under a ing it to bulge out of the neck, a and the chances they must take Fullerton musicians. there were a few people out rock, it is almost impossible to visible condition that attendees in order to find success in the there at least a couple of years have never heard his music. were able to see throughout the commercial side of the music older than me, and they seemed Similar to many successful masterclass. world. REBECCA MENA to be having fun.” endeavors, there were hardships “This thing, it doesn’t hurt or “It really comes down to who Editor In Catholic school, Bergeron to overcome, and Bergeron’s anything, but it happened to me you know in business; it’s a played a couple of different journey included many. when I was in high school and I ‘who you know’ and ‘what you Music lovers filed into the brass instruments. However, Although he had the abili- had the bubble on one side. My know.’” Clayes Performing Arts Cen- after transferring to a public ty to play in a high register in mom took me to an ear, nose Bergeron encouraged stu- ter’s Recital Hall on Jan. 22 school that lacked funding for grade school, allowing him to and throat doctor, and he said, dents to chase the career they to listen to and learn from one brass instruments, Bergeron gain considerable momentum ‘Oh, that’s fine. You just have want and allow their dreams to of the most renowned trumpet began playing the instrument in his career, he was not shown to stop playing the trumpet,’ take them to new locations. players in music history, Wayne he is now known for perform- how to breathe properly when and I’m going, ‘Yeah, and you “You have to rise to a cer- Bergeron. ing: the trumpet. performing. need to quit practicing medi- tain level on your instrument,” This event was the first of the In the process of switching Eventually, Bergeron de- cine,’” Bergeron said. Bergeron said. “So, what I Phi Mu Alpha’s Trumpet Mas- over to a trumpet, Bergeron’s veloped laryngocele. Without All jokes and memories would do is — coming out of terclass Series happening this instructor discovered some- proper air support and enough aside, the master class gave mu- college — I would probably spring semester, and what bet- thing special about his musical time to recover, musicians sicians in attendance a chance move to a place where the work ter way to kick off the series ability. While it normally takes place tremendous amounts of to learn the dos and don’ts of I want to do exists.” than to welcome Bergeron, an years for an amateur trum- honorary Sinfonian with an im- pet player to play comfortably pressive musical background. in the upper register, Bergeron If there is anything peo- took to that advanced range ple want to know about pro- immediately. lific musicians, it is their or- “I went to play, I guess, a igin story, and Bergeron’s simple note, and I got some beginnings are nothing short of funny sounds. It was such a musically-influenced. weird feeling in my face,” he At 11 years old, Bergeron was said. “It’s just like something under his older brother’s care jumping on a dog’s tail, some- while his parents worked at a thing not as musical.” hardware store in their home- In 2004, many people fell in town, Lynwood, California. love with Disney and Pixar’s Bergeron had no choice but superhero movie, “The Incred- to watch his brother lead the in- ibles.” It was Bergeron who tense practices of a drum and gave fans the heroic trumpet bugle corps band called the solo that accompanies the icon- Lynwood Diplomats. ic movie logo. After some deliberation, If that is not impressive Bergeron decided to pursue his enough, the 62-year-old musi- newfound interest in music. cian has more than 400 TV and “While they were working on motion picture soundtracks un- their field show, I would have der his belt, including gigs that to sit on the sidelines for hours have put him in contact with and hours while they were countless artists such as Be- working on their little moves yoncé, Quincy Jones, Michael and their show stuff,” Bergeron Buble, Celine Dion, Christi- said. na Aguilera, Earth Wind & REBECCA MENA/ DAILY TITAN “After weeks of doing this, Fire, The Pussy Cat Dolls, My Wayne Bergeron demonstrated his trumpet skills to masterclass students inside recital hall on Jan. 22. I kind of became interested in Chemical Romance, Chicago,

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OLIVIA HAWKINS / DAILY TITAN Audience members line up against the stage to watch group Death by Stereo perform for their hometown on Jan. 23 in downtown Fullerton.

Fullerton’s staple punk vocalist Efrem Schulz, and that holds us down.” He needs to get called out,” We’re all together. None of us band comes home before guitarist J.P. Gericke hung out Even when not in front of a Schulz said. are different. Were just punk their new album release. at the bar with fans. Despite mic, Schulz has no problems For many, is a rock.” Schulz said. years of playing shows, the addressing issues such as rac- unifying culture. It has wel- The new record, “We’re All DANIEL VENEGAS band said they still get excited ism, which is a part of Orange comed Schulz, a Latino male, Dying Just In Time,” continues OLIVIA HAWKINS to perform. County’s history and some- and given him and his band- to encompass these different Asst. Editors “Whether there’s like five or times a part of the punk-rock mates a platform to express themes, and challenges their 50 or 500 people there, it’s re- scene. themselves and find success in fans to think about the world’s For over 21 years, Fullerton ally fun to be able to just have He recalls one time at The a way that’s appreciated. Al- problems. hardcore punk and metal band fun with your friends on stage, Vans watching though Schulz admitted that “California Addiction,” Death by Stereo has been trav- but also be able to have some the band Anti-Flag perform, he has experienced some rac- the first song off the album, eling the world, sharing their kind of release from whatever where he was in the crowd ism while on the road, those portrays the advantages and music that they claim has been it is that’s happening,” Gericke when they started chanting, instances have been the excep- disadvantages of living in heavily impacted by the Or- said. “F--- racism.” Another attend- tion, not the norm. California. ange County punk scene. Since their beginning, the ee approached Schulz and crit- “My experience has been “I love California, but it’s Bringing it back home, the band has witnessed many icized him for chanting some- positive because within the the most f----- place,” Schulz band rocked an energetic set at changes within Orange Coun- thing that was perceived as punk rock and hardcore scene, said. “And we’re all getting The Slidebar in downtown Ful- ty and the nation, and use their shallow and uninspired. it’s all about all of us and ac- pushed out because it’s so ex- lerton on Jan. 23. The bar was music as an outlet to speak on “Like, no man. You need to ceptance and all of us being pensive. And then the wealth, filled with punks, rockers and those changes. say that. Because I guarantee different. The hope is that our the waste, the rich, the poor, fans of all ages, who were ex- In “WTF is Going on you, a quarter of that field of scene can touch the world, and it’s just juxtaposed and its f--- cited to hear the band’s thrash- Around Here,” they sing people at Warped Tour is like, maybe spread more of that ac- --, but I love it.” ing sound. “You’re just gonna stand there ‘What? I hate Mexicans, man! ceptance and love and unity. “Were All Dying Just In Before hitting the stage, and let ‘em get away with this Black people, man!’ You know That’s what’s great about the Time” will be released this drummer Mike Cambra, lead s---? / Let’s fight! / This system what I mean, so f--- that guy. scene, is that it’s ours, man. summer.

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VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 8 Sports MONDAY, JANUARY 27 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 Star: Five-time champion leaves a legacy CONTINUED FROM 1 the 2008-2009 and 2009-10 seasons. After graduation, Bryant Bryant also found success entered the 1996 NBA Draft, off the court through several where he was drafted 13th by different ventures. As a philan- the Charlotte Hornets. Be- thropist, he supported sever- fore the season began, he was al different charities. Among traded to the Lakers for Vlade others, he was the face of Af- Divac. ter-School All-Stars, a chari- Bryant rose to prominence as ty that provides thousands of a Los Angeles Laker. He spent inner city children with after his entire 20-year professional school programs. career with the Lakers, which He also won an Academy is a rarity in the NBA. Bryant Award with his media company and his teammate Shaquille Granity Studios for the animat- O’Neal led the team to three ed short “.” NBA championships in the Kobe Bryant is survived by 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001- wife Vanessa Bryant and their 02 seasons. three daughters, Natalia Bry- During the 2008 season, he ant, Bianka Bryant and Ca- won the NBA’s Most Valuable pri Bryant. Gianna Bryant is Player award. He later captured survived by her mother, Va- two more championships with nessa Bryant, and her three KASON CLARK / DAILY TITAN a new crop of Lakers during siblings. Kobe Bryant promoted his childrens book at Orange Coast College on Oct. 6. Mamba: Thanking a Los Angeles icon CONTINUED FROM 1 Capri, and we wish them noth- all about remembering your ing but love and support. legacy and paying tribute to There is no doubt that the It doesn’t matter whether you. No NBA game will be entire world froze when we people are Lakers, Clippers the same, and it’ll be tough to learned that we had lost you. or even Celtics fans; in every watch the next Lakers game Until it was confirmed by mul- case, you were such an influen- knowing we won’t ever see you tiple reports, we were hoping tial part of our lives. at your home, the Staples Cen- that the rumors were false and People loved to love you, and ter, again. someone was playing a sick they loved to hate you. Thanks to you, we will re- prank on us. Regardless about how they member to keep that Mamba Not only that, but we lost felt about you, they respect- Mentality, and we will strive the next great Bryant, Gianna. ed the endless work you put for greatness in everything we Learning about how obsessed into making our favorite game do because it’s exactly what she was with the game of bas- better. you did. ketball reminded us of you, and ESPN reporter Ramona Shel- Thank you for everything we couldn’t wait to see her be- burne described you perfect- you did for Los Angeles, come the next basketball great. ly, saying, “Kobe Bryant was Southern California, basket- Gianna’s love for the game rep- Los Angeles.” Everywhere you ball and the entire world. resents all the young dreamers look, everyone is wearing your Your legacy will carry on who want to be just like you. jersey. forever, and we will miss you. People will debate wheth- The numbers eight and 24 Our hearts are with the Bryant er or not you were the greatest will forever represent the lega- family, and we will all mourn basketball player, but nobody cy you have left behind. Your the loss of our Black Mamba, can dispute the fact that you impact can be found in this and Kobe Bean Bryant. were a great father. future generations of players REBECCA MENA / DAILY TITAN We feel so heartbroken for all around the world. Sincerely, Fans built a shrine to Byrant outside the Staples Center on Sunday. Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and The coming days will be The Daily Titan Men’s basketball continues hot streak The Titans defeated Cal missing and since that loss I Kamga hit a clutch pair of free lead, 36-22, with just seven The second half followed State Northridge, 83-75. think this group is really try- throws. minutes remaining in the first with the same energy. CSUN ing to battle for who we are and “I think the whole team is half. guard Terrell Gomez gave them ADAM MALDONADO who we want to be,” said CSUF clicking. We’re moving the Kamga led the offensive a much needed boost by hitting Editor Head Coach Dedrique Taylor. ball, sharing the ball, getting charge with 19 points along two 3-pointers to help tie the OMAR SANCHEZ The Titans took advantage of open shots and knocking them with Austen Awosika, who had game at 51 apiece. Asst. Editor missed shots and rebounds, con- down,” Kamga said. seven points, a and Gomez had 20 points on the verting on 21 fast break points Kamga led the Titans with 27 three assists by the end of the night, while shooting 50% from In a game that maintained created by their defense. points for the night, tying his first half. the 3-point line on 12 attempts. high intensity from the initial “Our identity is to defend, re- career high. His outing marked Awosika finished the night The Titans also struggled to tip, Cal State Fullerton men’s bound and run and this group the 12th consecutive perfor- with 15 points total, to go with control Diane, as the redshirt basketball remained steadfast has started to grasp that con- mance with double digits in five rebounds and six assists sophomore had 32 points in the in defending their home court cept and they’re starting to ex- scoring. in 39 minutes of action. Senior outing before fouling out just with an 82-75 victory against ecute it consistently,” Taylor “My teammates trusted me forward Davon Clare tallied up before the final minute. Cal State Northridge Saturday said. to make plays. I just got going 10 rebounds for the Titans. For the last 16 minutes of night. It was not until the final min- and they kept giving me the Fullerton controlled the lead the match, seven ties were ex- Marking their third win in a ute that the Titans were able to ball,” Kamga said. for the majority of the game, changed before Fullerton was row following victories earli- pull away and clinch the victory The Matadors scored the first but inconsistent shooting by able to claim the 82-75 victory. er in the week over conference after being tied, 75-75. A pair five points of the night, but Northridge kept the game “Our guys fought through foes Long Beach State and UC of free throws made by CSUF’s their lead soon vanished once interesting. some adversity, and I thought Davis, the Titans have quick- Jackson Rowe after Lamine Di- Kamga took over to score the Despite the double-digit defi- the biggest thing is when the ly changed their position in ane’s fifth foul gave the Titans next seven points of the contest, cit, the Matadors did not waver. adversity showed itself, this the conference standings after the go-ahead lead. which included the first nine To conclude the last seven min- group stuck together,” Taylor starting winless. They now sit An ensuing technical foul points for the Titans. utes of the first half, Northridge said. at 3-3 and in fourth place in the from CSUN Head Coach Mark His play would eventually capitalized on nine made free The Titans will resume con- Big West conference. Gottfried gave Fullerton ex- translate to the rest of the team throws while capping off a 17-7 ference play on the road Thurs- “I think the loss to Ir- tra insurance on securing the as the Titan’s were able to sit run to close the opening frame day at 7:00 p.m. against Cal vine showed us what we were victory after guard Brandon comfortably with a 14-point with a Fullerton lead, 43-39. Poly San Luis Obispo.

OMAR SANCHEZ / DAILY TITAN Austen Awosika (10) was second on the team with 15 points in the win over the Matadors at Titan Gym on Saturday.

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