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Wednesday April 4, 2018 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Volume 103 Issue 29 Caliz will play pro soccer with LA Galaxy OC The former Titan finally scored the goal she set for herself at the age of five.

KATHRYNE PADILLA Asst. Sports Editor

Former Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer forward Connie Caliz began her professional soccer career that she and her family had hoped to achieve after signing with LA Galaxy Orange County women’s soccer team on March 12. Earlier in the year, Caliz reg- istered for the National Wom- JAIME CORNEJO / DAILY TITAN en’s Soccer League draft, but left Part way through the meeting, the council chambers reached capacity and police officers closed the doors to keep new people from entering. empty-handed. Though she was crushed, she didn’t let the defeat make the best of her. “I remember walking back to Fullerton City Council stays the hotel with my mom and I could see it in her face, all disappointed and upset,” Caliz said. “The first thing we said was ‘It’s not going to end here.’” neutral on DOJ sanctuary city lawsuit

Taking advantage of the trip, A 3-1-1 decision to take no official uproarious applause by a majority of the

she took the initiative following stance was made after over 100 audience. I don’t think the constitutions the draft and attended open tryouts public commenters were heard. In response to hecklers in the audience “are in conflict. I cannot support“ (a for Seattle Reign FC. Caliz then asking what it meant to receive and file, Se- lawsuit) that I have seen denigrate found herself receiving an invita- bourn and Chaffee said that the city would tion to tryout for the Utah Royals BRANDON PHO elect to remain silent on the issue with- the immigrant community. News Editor FC. out alienating those who opposed to the In the weeks leading up to the lawsuit. DOUG CHAFFEE Utah Royals tryout, Caliz prac- Fullerton City Council will not take a The matter was brought before the council Fullerton mayor ticed with the CSUF women’s stance regarding the U.S. Department of at the request of Fitzgerald, who was in favor soccer team, the team she previ- Justice lawsuit against California for three of supporting the lawsuit, citing overreach Fitzgerald’s stance prompted some of the ously played for and contributed sanctuary laws entitling undocumented im- by the state and its sanctuary laws’ strain on public commenters to accuse the council as to three Big West conference ti- migrants to certain protections. the ability of the federal government to en- a whole of being racist. tles in her five seasons. It demon- “I was a little (surprised by this decision) force immigration laws. Whitaker, who voiced his support for the strated her hunger for the oppor- just because I wasn’t sure where it was go- “This is about public security, not immi- DOJ lawsuit before abstaining in the vote, tunity and setting an example for ing,” said council member Jesus Silva, who gration,” Fitzgerald said. “I actually am a had denied being a racist several times not only the program but to the said he initially suspected the council would supporter of immigration reform.” during the deliberations, and even asked Sil- underclassmen. vote to support the lawsuit at its Tuesday Fullerton’s non-decision comes as the U.S. va to reassure the audience of that. Silva did meeting. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against not say anything in response, but nodded his Honestly, it’s mind- Mayor Doug Chaffee, Mayor Pro Tem California on April 2 over its three sanctu- head.

Greg Sebourn and Silva voted in favor of re- ary laws which include State Senate Bill 54, “We need to support those who do follow

“blowing. I’m really ceiving and filing the consideration, with op- which limits what local and state law en- the rules,” Whitaker said. “If you’re calling shocked of how fast it’s“ position from council member Jennifer Fitz- forcement agencies can say to each other and me a racist, you’re wrong.” gerald and an abstention by council member their ability to aid federal authorities in en- moved. I get to be a part Bruce Whitaker. The decision was met with forcing immigration laws. SEE VOTE 2 of that eventually. CONNIE CALIZ LA Galaxy Orange County women’s soccer player Elderly advocate for healthy living “Hopefully, this does become The CSUF Gerontology more of the line of opportunity Program promoted aging for women to look at and use them as role models and guidance,” awareness Tuesday. said Titans Head Coach Demian Brown. JACOB TATHAM Caliz credited the discipline she Staff Writer gained through her coaches with the CSUF women’s soccer greatly, A flash mob formed in the emphasizing that without her time central Quad on Tuesday when on the team, she wouldn’t have a crowd of senior citizens gotten where she is now. danced in unison to Kenny “Especially with my coach Loggins’ “Footloose” and Mark (Brown) being so disciplined and Ronson’s “Uptown Funk,” re- telling us to be on time and attend ceiving massive applause from classes. People who came a lit- the surrounding crowd. tle late to the professional tryout This all took place at the Ag- … the coaches didn’t really care ing Awareness Fair hosted by about them anymore,” Caliz said. the Cal State Fullerton Geron- The 24 year old had set out to tology Program, which offered Utah with hopes of leaving with games and activities to intro- a contract, but Caliz came down duce students to the field of with food poisoning and the flu, gerontology, as well as spread hindering her ability to demon- information about aging and strate her full potential. debunk common stereotypes. Though she was unable to show- There were 12 different sta- case her skills, the coaching staff tions, including hopscotch and still saw a future in the forward. an obstacle course to promote “They will call me later. They the benefits of physical fitness, said maybe for practices and then said Melanie Horn Mallers, work my way to a contract,” Cal- Ph.D., assistant coordinator for iz said. the Gerontology Program. As her chance still loomed with Students also had the op- the Utah Royals, the determina- portunity to sit down with se- tion she gained through her child- nior citizens from CSUF’s Os- hood propelled her to continue her her Lifelong Learning Institute journey of becoming a profession- to talk about their experiences al athlete. with aging. GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN SEE COMMITTED 8 SEE FAIR 3 People wrote their bucket list wishes in the central Quad as a part of the Gerontology Program’s Aging Awareness Fair.

GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN Laila Dadabhoy (left) and Fram Virjee (right) answered questions about tuition.

JAIME CORNEJO / DAILY TITAN Some public commenters broke into tears when asking the council to not support the Department of Justice’s lawsuit. Vote: Residents applaud city council’s final decision CONTINUED FROM 1 Chaffee. “But I don’t think the Aldazabal. constitutions are in conflict. I can- “I think it’s shameful that Ful- Fitzgerald did not spend her de- not support (a lawsuit) that I have lerton would want to support a liberations responding to those seen denigrate the immigrant lawsuit like this, especially be- accusations. Rather, she consult- community.” cause there’s so many undocu- ed Fullerton Police Chief David Even though the city technically mented and DACA folks that live Hendricks for factual informa- did not take action, Silva said not in Fullerton and go to Cal State tion on how the police department supporting the lawsuit was worth Fullerton, including myself,” Al- interacts with undocumented the compromise. dazabal said. GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN immigrants. “I don’t think we would have Jeff Cook, chief communica- During the Q&A, Virjee said CSUF needs a 3 percent increase in funding. Hendricks said the department gotten three votes to not support. I tions officer for a university with was not concerned with citizens’ think this was the way to go where more than 1,000 undocument- legal statuses. we would still leave it as is and not ed students, said in an email that “As police officers, we frankly get involved,” Silva said. since coming to CSUF, “Presi- Campus leaders don’t care,” Hendricks said. Marco Moreno, a Cal State dent Virjee has been unambiguous In response to claims by public Fullerton grad student and son of about his passionate support for commenters that council members two immigrants, shared the same our undocumented students, and had not previously spoken out in mentality. as a campus we remain unapolo- support of undocumented immi- “I would have wanted them to getic in standing with and stand- address tuition grants, Fitzgerald said “I have, and say we oppose this,” Moreno said. ing up for all Titans.” CSUF President Fram Virjee and ASI President Laila I will continue to do so.” “But it’s the best outcome that I Silva attributes the council’s late Dadabhoy answered questions from students Chaffee spoke last during delib- would have wanted.” night decision to the meeting’s op- regarding government funding for the university. erations. His stance on the issue Among the public speakers im- position turnout. had been unclear up to that point. ploring the council not to support “I guess the will of the people KRISTINA JARANILLA “I disagree with the character- the lawsuit was Associated Stu- does allow for shifts to happen at Staff Writer izations of my colleagues,” said dents Vice President-elect Ana the last moment,” Silva said.

Students and faculty stared at percent of our overall budget, but two empty chairs with micro- inflation is running at 3 percent,” phones at the front of the Titan Virjee said. Student Union Pavilion on Tues- CSUF needs a 3 percent in- day, waiting for the arrival of As- crease in funding from the gov- sociated Students President Laila ernment, but its request has ulti- Dadabhoy and Cal State Fullerton mately been denied, he said. Editorial President Fram Virjee. Virjee said he believes in en- When they finally arrived, the gaging with Sacramento and em- Editor-in-Chief Kyle Bender Copy Editor Kristina Garcia presidents decided to ignore the phasizing the need to expand CSU Managing Editor Sarah El-Mahmoud Copy Assistant Caitlin Bartusick chairs and sit on the edge of the financing without imposing the -fi News Editor Amy Wells Copy Assistant Brandon Angel stage setting a more laid-back nancial burden on students. News Editor Brandon Pho Layout Editor Tracy Hoang and intimate environment for the “We need to be able to com- News Assistant Breanna Belken Layout Assistant Tatiana Diaz event. During the event, the cam- municate more directly the value News Assistant Jason Rochlin Photo Editor Katie Albertson pus community asked their lead- proposition of the CSU,” he said. Sports Editor Yaresly Sanchez-Aguilera Photo Editor Gabe Gandara ers questions, ranging from per- To understand the presidents on Sports Editor Jared Eprem Photo Assistant Jaime Cornejo sonal interests to thoughts on a personal level, they described Sports Assistant Kathryne Padilla Torres Social Media Editor Lissete Gonzalez tuition increases. their passions outside of their ev- Sports Assistant Kaila Cruz Social Media Asst. Chelsea Hernandez The Q&A started off with a eryday work. Opinion Editor Sophia Acevedo Social Media Asst. Tameem Sahar candid video of the two presidents Dadabhoy considers herself an Opinion Editor Briggetta Pierrot Illustrator Dalia Quiroz answering questions about the last animal rights activist and owns Opinion Assistant Lauren Diaz Illustrator Anita Huor book they read and what problems numerous pets including three Lifestyle Editor Hannah Miller Asst. Illustrator Amanda Tran they’d like to address at CSUF. birds, a cat, frogs and fish. She Lifestyle Assistant Brian Alvarado Web Editor Harrison Faigen Dadabhoy said in the video that said that with so many pets, her Multimedia Editor Mia Agraviador Webmaster Ameya Vilas Desai one of her goals to improve cam- parents call their house a zoo. Adviser Bonnie Stewart pus life was to have students be Virjee’s passions include run- more aware of the benefits Asso- ning a nonprofit in Rwanda with ciated Students offers the student his wife, and getting involved Advertising Contact us: body. with civil rights and social jus- Director Of Advertising Niko Elvambuena Editor-in-Chief (657) 278-5815 “My biggest plan is to help mo- tice as a self-proclaimed “political Asst. Director of Adv. Salvador Rivera [email protected] tivate student leaders and the rest junkie.” Marketing & Events Thomas Dunne News Line (657) 278-4415 of the campus to communicate a He said he also loves to read Sr. Graphic Designer Andre Gomez [email protected] little bit better with each other so and hang out with his dogs. Sr. Graphic Designer Christopher Trinh Sports Line (657) 278-3149 that there’s a more open circula- The presidents then spoke about Sr. Account Executive Marissa Li [email protected] tion of different available resourc- their favorite things about being Account Executive Anthony Ramirez es both through ASI and through presidents at CSUF. Account Executive Nicole Castillo Advertising the campus as a whole,” Dadab- Dadabhoy said that when she Account Executive Sandra Bayoud (657) 278-4411 hoy said in the video. started at CSUF she really cared Student Accountant Therese Plaganas Fax (657) 278-2702 During the Q&A the presidents about the campus and making Adviser Michelle Kurland [email protected] addressed the increase in tuition sure people are getting a great ex- Distribution Paige Mauriello and were asked how they would perience, either from interactions oppose the hike. between Associated Students or Associated Students is pursuing from the campus as a whole. different lobbying efforts in Sacra- “Now as we’re coming toward FOR THE RECORD mento and Washington, D.C., as the end of the year, what’s meant well as creating an informational a lot to me is that I’ve been able to It is Daily Titan policy to correct factual errors printed in the publication. Corrections will be published on the campaign to make sure students engage with people and really un- subsequent issue after an error is discovered and will appear on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will be are aware of the tuition increases, derstand what they need from the corrected on that page. Corrections will also be made to the online version of the article. where they are coming from and campus and help them from an in- Please contact Editor-in-Chief Kyle Bender at (657) 278-5815 or at know what they can to do stop the dividual basis,” Dadabhoy said. [email protected] to report any errors. increases, Dadabhoy said. 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The centerpiece of the fair was a gi- ant wall labeled “Before I die,” where participants filled in bucket list goals that ranged from skydiving to traveling to outer space. Melissa Nieroski, a 21-year-old marketing major, participated in a challenge where people would move from one cone to another if they met certain criteria, like exercising daily and abstaining from smoking. The objective of the challenge was to reach the last cone, which would signify the partici- pant was making healthy life choices. “It kind of felt like a checklist of what you should be doing to stay healthy and not experience any bad health problems,” Nieroski said. Another table offered a conversation game to encourage discussion about what people would want if they were ever to become incapacitated. The booth aimed to be a starting point for participants to begin thinking about their care preferences and learn what their loved ones would want if they were ever in a situation where they would be unable to communicate, said Diana Tisnado, associate professor in the health science department.

Having an understanding of “how the population ages is just“ GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN going help anybody understand The ‘Before I die’ wall on display was based on a project created by Candy Chang and James Reeves in New Orleans. how to do their job better.

LAURA ZETTEL-WATSON CSUF Gerontology Program coordinator

Laura Zettel-Watson, program coordinator for the Gerontology Program, emphasized how gerontological studies have become increasingly important in recent years with lower birth rates and higher life expectancies leading to an older national and global population. “We really want to be able to infuse gerontological education or understanding into virtually every major on campus,” Zettel-Watson said. “Having an understanding of how the population ages is just going to help anybody understand how to do their job better.” Zettel-Watson was pleased with the turnout, and said they received as many people in the first hour as they expected for the entire duration of the event. After the flash mob concluded, danc- er and osher institute member Jim Medici gave praise the program for giving older adults an opportunity to further their education and support the university. “My wife died about three and a half years ago and I was a hermit, but coming here I’ve met a ton of new friends,” Medici said. “It’s continuing education for all of us that wanted to do things in GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN our past but were too busy.” One of the stations at the fair offered the chance to sit down with senior citizens and talk with them about their experiences with aging.

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MUSIC 7 simping songs to survive an imaginary heartbreak Here’s a carefully-compiled list of tracks to get you caught up in your feelings.

Feel No Ways - Drake BRANDON PHO A simping playlist doesn’t bear any real credibility News Editor without at least one Drake song. Morning View - Towkio (feat. SZA) Perhaps one of the lesser known tracks off his 2016 al- There are many reasons for simping, or getting caught While the track technically belongs to hip-hop artist bum “Views,” “Feel No Ways”is an electro-shock of re- “in your feelings,” as defined by Urban Dictionary. Towkio’s debut 2018 album “WWW.,” “Morning View” gret, insecurity and sampling from Malcolm Mclaren’s Whether you’re getting over an imaginary relationship truly belongs to its featured artist, SZA. 1983 song “World’s Famous.” with a complete stranger over Instagram, or you’ve simply The glory of waking up next to the one you love in In the song, Drake laments ending a relationship that realized men are trash, there’s a song out there to help fa- the morning, and the sense of loss felt by no longer provided nothing for him but material pleasure and un- cilitate the processing of any difficult emotion. having that privilege, are feelings fully encapsulated productiveness: “I tried with you, there’s more to life than But it’s unclear whether or not simping is actually by SZA’s delivery over the quaint strums of a guitar, sleeping in and getting high with you, I had to let go of us healthy, or if listening to sad music (that also slaps) purely which more than makes up for Towkio’s uncreative and to show myself what I could do.” for the sake of being sad might in fact be detrimental to spectacularly mediocre verse that opens the song. your emotional well being. Regardless, here’s a collection of songs by artists like SZA and Frank Ocean to keep the tears flowing for all of your simping needs. Note: some of the songs in this list are available only on SoundCloud, and are not available on mobile streaming services. Whatever way you manage to download those to your phone, everybody reading this is probably too de- pressed to judge you.

Garden (Say It Like Dat) - SZA In a track off of her 2017 album “Ctrl,” SZA echoes Drake’s aforementioned insecurity, going as far as to burden it on her significant other in “Garden (Say It Like Dat).” Just Sayin/I Tried - The Internet In the song, SZA balances her need for constant affir- “Just Sayin/I Tried,” by Californian trip-hop group mation with the suspicion that her lover yearns for some- The Internet, is somewhat of an overlooked gem off the one else on a teeter-totter: “I know you’d rather be layin’ band’s 2015 album “Ego Death.” up with a big booty, body hella positive ‘cause she got a The song is split into two different narratives. big booty (wow).” TwoAM - SZA The first part (which could honestly be skipped en- Wow indeed. Released by Top Dawg Entertainment on SoundCloud tirely), details a heartbroken lover, played by lead sing- in early 2017, “twoAM” served as a proper introduction er Syd Tha Kyd, telling her ex how bad of a mistake to the confident and emotionally misaligned rhythm and it was to leave her. But it’s not until the second half blues siren Solana Rowe, or better known by her nom de (which starts at the 3:00 mark, to save you time) that plume, SZA. the song soars against a bare-bones instrumental. The track showed how 2017 SZA sounded much dif- In the second half, the heartbroken lover, experienc- ferent than the soft-spoken, impressionist vocalist on her ing both emotional epiphany and the common urge to 2014 EP “Z,” and provided proper insight into how her look back on what could have been, ruminates on the now-acclaimed debut album “Ctrl” would sound later that potential of getting back with her ex. The lyrics say year. that it would only be possible amid the most ridiculous The euphoric harmonizing and sashaying vulnerabil- circumstances: “Maybe one day we’ll find common ity on the track, which is a rendition of PARTYNEXT- ground, when the ocean’s cold and the pigs all fly.” DOOR’s “Come and See Me,” does well to tell the story of a woman in a friends with benefits relationship who yearns for a more meaningful connection with her partner, but also doesn’t mind if her partner sees nothing Futile Devices - Sufjan Stevens more to the relationship than just fun, as long as she (lit- While it’s the only non hip-hop/R&B song on this play- erally) comes first. list, “Futile Devices” by Sufjan Stevens more than earns its spot. In the song, Stevens thinks about a man who he considers a good friend, but like, a really good friend. Lyrics like “And I would say I love you, but saying it out loud is hard,” and “But you are life I needed all along. I think of you as my brother,” show the narrator internally struggling with homosexuality. But the final line of the song, “Words are futile devices,” could resonate with anyone, regardless of sexual orientation.

Drew Barrymore - SZA Concluding the playlist is “Drew Barrymore,” another Alabama - Frank Ocean (feat. Sampha) SZA track, this time off her 2017 Grammy-nominated al- To those turning to Ocean’s “Alabama” to help pro- bum “Ctrl.” Nikes - Frank Ocean cess their heartbreak: who hurt you? In what is perhaps the most emotionally honest and vul- The song “Nikes” was one of the breaks in R&B sing- When it comes to simping, it’s safe to say that “Ala- nerable song off her discography, SZA sits back during a er Ocean’s years-long absence from the spotlight, following bama,” a track from Ocean’s 2016 visual album “End- Netflix night with tacos and friends, and watches from the release of his critically-acclaimed debut album “Chan- less,” is the all-out nuclear option. afar in envy as her ex gets with a new girl. nel Orange” in 2012. In the track, Ocean sings in multiple voices belting In the song, SZA plays well the role of an imperfect, In the first half of the track, which is the only single off out over each other in the way thoughts race through emotional mom-jeans enthusiast, and the song’s title in- Ocean’s 2016 album “Blonde,” Ocean details a relationship your head, one after another, each thought not giving vites listeners to reminisce on the romantic comedy films from the perspective of a lovestruck girl who finds herself the one before it enough time to fully process. of the ‘90s, like “Never Been Kissed,” starring, who else, content with a man who doesn’t care for her emotionally, Toward the end of the track, Ocean enlists Brit- Drew Barrymore. but instead cares for her financially. ish R&B singer Sampha and American R&B singer What qualifies this as a simping song, however, is per- In the second half of the track, Ocean sings of loving Jazmine Sullivan to deliver the final punches: “What haps the track’s most startling lyric: “Im so ashamed of someone regardless of their age and committed relation- can I do to know you better? What can I do to show myself, think I need therapy.” ship status: “I’m not him, but I’ll mean something to you.” my love?” Hopefully this list of songs provided just that.

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The Duo downed kava, world. Drinking kava tea is supposed to From a few stools down, a roar of com- finally arrived. Excited for the kava and elicit feelings of elation and relaxation mentary from the loud and excited regu- to finally feel happy, he ordered the same putting its claimed euphoric and, essentially, get people high in a com- lars flooded us after we asked why. Some drink as the rest of the group. Fight- side effects to the test. pletely legal way. warned us of taking too long to drink it, ing back a grimace, he pretended like it “Kava is a cool experience because it and others prompted us to sip it slowly wasn’t “too bad.” basically eases your body, relaxes the with a devilish tone. After finishing our drinks as fast as mind, without any of the weigh down of “A big misconception people have possible, as per our bartender’s recom- a substance like alcohol,” said Evan Kuz- about kava is that it tastes great. I certain- mendation, we spent a good while there ma, our bartender at KavaSutra. ly don’t want people to have that miscon- to see if the effects of the kava would hit We crammed into the tiny bar, a dim ception,” Evan said. us. We ended up just talking to each oth- but warm refuge from the cold. We took With shifting eyes, we watched Amy er and reminiscing about our New York our seats along the bar, saving one for take the first sip. Her mild reaction left us adventures. the other news editor Brandon Pho, who scrambling for clues. What had we gotten Approaching 2 a.m., when the bar was would be unsurprisingly arriving late. ourselves into? supposed to close, the bartender encour- The atmosphere of the bar reminded The rest of us followed suit and or- aged us to order another round. Amy, HANNAH MILLER us of a tiki bar. The bartenders matched dered. Our drinks were placed in front feeling adventurous, ordered another Lifestyle Editor the vibe with their Hawaiian shirts. They of us, one after the other, and we were round of shots all around. Eyes widened TRACY HOANG were friendly and helpful because it was forced to commit. at the horror of drinking kava again, we Layout Editor our group’s first time trying kava. We The first sip tasted like a punch in the feigned courage and obliged. chatted among ourselves and with the face, but instead of a fist it was a dirt clod. Our bartender served us the dreaded The subway screeched to a halt as cold bartender. The music that was playing fit Once downed, the tea seemed to try to silver bowl, with a much smaller amount wanderers waited for its arrival. It was the Hawaiian tiki bar-esque vibe of the claw its way back up (for some of us), but of kava tea since it was only a single shot. just past 1 a.m. when we boarded, buzz- place. One song that stood out to us was we managed to subdue it. We downed the tea as quickly as pos- ing with excitement and bellies full of “Sweet to Me” by Summer Salt. To this The taste is almost indescribable. It was sible so the taste wouldn’t linger in our greasy pizza. day, since our trip in March, we still lis- bitter and herby, and the brown sandy col- mouths. Accompanied by Daily Titan news edi- ten to the song to help remind ourselves or of the tea threw us off. The taste was Winding down, the tea bar was prepar- tor and copy editor Amy Wells and Kris- of the trip. nothing like we would’ve imagined it to ing to close. We stayed over an hour past tina Garcia, we hopped on the subway one Being new to the experience and un- be. its closing time, finally trailing out around last time. Our flight home from New York sure of what to expect, we turned to Evan The flavor was reminiscent of old Asian 3 a.m., lucky the bartenders didn’t toss us was the next day, and we planned to make for suggestions. His vague description of root remedies, bringing up memories of out earlier. We all dug deep into our pock- the most out of every second. flavors left us confused, so we settled on some of our moms brewing it up for an ets to pay our respective bills, and even Headed to East Village in a nearly emp- that night’s special, a triple Funk Nasty anything-cure, which is why the taste of deeper to tip Evan. Some of us went over- ty subway, we wondered what the end of Kava. the kava was not too replusing for some of board (like Kristina’s generous $10). our night would look like. Our destina- Amy ordered first. To our surprise, she us to continue drinking. We took an Uber home, too tired to fig- tion: KavaSutra. wasn’t handed a steaming (or iced) cup of The pineapple was a nice touch to chase ure out Google Maps and which subway KavaSutra, suggested to us by Amy relaxing tea. Rather, the bartender placed the kava tea but the small sliver of it was to take back to our hotel. during our pre-New York research, is a metal bowl full of murky, milky water not enough to mask the horrendous flavor, Despite tingly lips and throats, we all a kava tea bar, which has been with a pineapple slice on the edge. Before not to mention the pineapple was nearly agreed the kava didn’t elevate our moods starting to pop up throughout she could touch her drink, he told us to tasteless. and we denied feeling anything, though our the nation. Kava is a root- drink the tea as fast as we could. Showing up fashionably late, Brandon loud chattering and giggles said otherwise. brewed tea and found in South-Pacif- ic islands of the

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VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 6 Opinion WEDNESDAY APRIL 4, 2018 Fast fashion accelerates harmful practices Consumers’ desires to in their water, according to the World Bank. keep up with trends Textile waste continues with has a global impact. the consumer, as clothes are bought as fast as they are thrown out. Most people won’t bother to have a garment fixed because it’s so cheap to replace it. Being a conscious shopper means putting the lives of workers and the environment ahead of desire and appeal. The idea that people constantly need to con- sume — whether it’s shoes, jew- elry or shirts — can no longer be TATIANA DIAZ justified. Asst. Layout Editor The clothes being produced should not be dispos- Take a step into a closet and able, but instead sustainable and reach for a random clothing item. eco-friendly. Chances are the garment was Purchasing from secondhand produced in a foreign country — stores like thrift, vintage or China, India, Vietnam as it may trade shops is a way to reverse be. Globalization has plagued the the success fast fashion has seen fashion industry and with it the in this country. Clothing dona- new concept of fast fashion has tions are made at large rates but become mainstream. only around 10 percent of do- However, the environmental nations are resold in stores. The dangers and social crises creat- clothes are there, but it’s up to the ed by this change in the fashion shoppers to step in and reuse the industry have not been very visi- once-admired garments. ble in the eyes of consumers. Fast The clothes available at these fashion has led to the consump- stores are not only cheaper, but tion of clothes in larger numbers, they are also refreshingly dif- negatively changing the way it is ferent from the mass-produced being produced worldwide. items seen in many stores at the Consumers need to be more mall. conscious about the way their PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY GABE GANDARA Clothing from past decades are shopping habits affecting both Fast fashion has a global impact on communities and the environment due to its harmful production practices. better quality because fast fash- communities and the environ- ion was not leading the clothing ment. Conscious shopping can developing countries where there factories for well-known brands polyester generate environmental industry. The clothes produced show companies sustainable and are fewer regulations on working around the world. More than hazards. When polyester is put in were made with durable fabrics eco-friendly clothing is what conditions are enforced. 1,100 people were killed and over washing machines microfibers meant to last longer. shoppers and the world really Highlighted in the documenta- 2,000 were injured in destruc- are shed and add to the plastic Waste management can also want and need. ry “The True Cost,” the demand tion, and the event has been con- levels in the ocean. be achieved by buying clothing The appeal of trendy, cheap and competition between indus- sidered the biggest disaster to hit While small and seemingly in- made from recycled fabrics. Al- clothing is everywhere and the tries force factories to cut deals the Bangladesh garment export significant, these microfibers are though these garments may not accessibility and affordability is with companies as factories fight industry. eaten by plankton, which in turn, be as accessible to college stu- undeniable. Fast fashion’s suc- to offer the cheapest labor for the In order to remain affordable, are eaten by shellfish and contin- dents due to their price tags, cess in this country is substanti- greatest production. corners are cut by companies in ue up the food chain, often land- they can be seen as investment ated by the $250 billion spent on In these factories men, wom- all areas; the use of toxic chem- ing in the stomachs of humans. pieces. the clothing industry in the U.S. en and children work long hours icals to manufacture products Toxic chemicals are also used One of the most eco-friendly annually. with minimal payoff. Many has increased overseas, and pro- to produce vivid colors and prints things a smart shopper can do to Clothing stores like Forever 21, times, the bosses are abusive duces a large amount of textile seen on clothing. The pros that aid in the social ills manifested H&M, Topshop and Zara have and force their employees into pollution. come from these fabrics is out- from fast fashion is to shop less. gained success through global- dangerous and potentially fatal The Environmental Protec- weighed by the cons as textile Not everything needs to be pur- ization, allowing them to produce working conditions, according tion Agency considers many tex- dyeing is the second largest pol- chased just because of the cheap inexpensive clothing at a low to Human Rights Watch, a non- tile manufacturing facilities to be luter of clean water globally. price attached to it. cost, but all this is done through profit, nongovernmental human hazardous waste producers, ac- The pollution created by dye- Having a large closet full of hazardous practices. rights organization. cording to a report made by the ing vibrant fabrics makes rivers clothes and shoes is tempting, The emphasis on speed and This is exemplified by the 2013 Environmental Health Prospect. toxic for people in countries like but the social and environmental quantity rather than quality has collapse of the Rana Plaza, an Garments produced for fast Bangladesh, where 18 million ramifications make it significant- exported the demand for gar- eight-story building in Bangla- fashion stores leave a pollu- residents are being threatened ly less appealing. It’s best to go ment workers from the U.S. to desh containing five garment tion footprint as materials like by the high levels of pollution against the trend and buy less. U.S. can’t spell as well as kids Spelling bees evoke a It’s time to take a page from elementa- need for better word ry school kids who TESTTEST PREPARATIONPREPARATION COURSESCOURSES comprehension. are winning their re- California State University, Fullerton gional competitions in hopes of partici- pating in Scripps Na- BTPS Test Preparation courses are designed with your tional Spelling Bee in success in mind, and with our ﬁve-point learning advantage-expert instruction, assessment, review, class May, and learn how to materials and our free-repeat policy-they can help you be decent, confident reach your education and career goals! spellers. 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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 8 Sports WEDNESDAY APRIL 4, 2018 Baseball’s clutch play delivers win over Sun Devils Cal State Fullerton scored five runs in the ninth inning to bring a victory home.

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Cal State Fullerton baseball used a five-run ninth inning to take its first lead and propel itself over Arizona State 7-6 on Tues- day at Sun Devil Stadium. “I thought we got lucky but I thought we created everything we did. We’ve been on the other side of that, so it’s nice to be on the right side,” Titans Head Coach Rick Vanderhook told CSUF Sports Media. The Titans trailed 4-2 head- ing into the top of the ninth. Af- ter loading the bases with only one out, a throwing error to second base brought catcher Daniel Cope and third baseman Brett Borgogno home. On the ensuing play, right out- fielder Ruben Cardenas brought second baseman Hank LoForte home with a single to the catcher. Two more runs were brought in by a single to first base from shortstop Sahid Valenzuela and a wild pitch from Sun Devils’ KATIE ALBERTSON / DAILY TITAN FILE PHOTO pitcher Connor Higgins. Tanner Bibee (24) earned his first collegiate victory after throwing five innings and striking out eight batters while only giving up one run against Arizona State. Arizona State created two runs in the bottom of the ninth but was of the season today. He pitched down and to keep pounding proud of how both pitchers Despite saying the team not able to get its lead back in the three innings, allowing four hits strikes because as soon as I get performed. earned the win, Vanderhook was end. and two earned runs. Although down, that’s when I start leaving “Tyler had a little bit of a unsure if the resiliency is some- “We were struggling a bit and he didn’t pitch the strongest game pitches up,” Smith said. rough start. (Spencer) Torkelson thing to count on going forward just to have that fight in us to put of his life, Smith was glad he Titans pitcher Tanner Bibee took him out to right center, but or just a flash in the pan. up a five-spot in the ninth inning opened his career in his home was awarded his first win of his you don’t lose on solo home runs. “You know what? We’ll see to- was huge for us. Hopefully, that state. career after throwing five in- He came back and threw a clean morrow,” Vanderhook said. gets us rolling,” pitcher Tyler “It was pretty cool to get my nings, recording a career-high third, then Bibee took over and The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Smith told CSUF Sports Media. feet wet in Arizona. After that eight strikeouts and giving rolled the game home,” Vander- on Wednesday and is available Smith earned his first start bomb, I told myself not to get up one run. Vanderhook was hook said. for viewing on Pac-12 Network.

KATIE ALBERTSON / DAILY TITAN FILE PHOTO Connie Caliz contributed to three Titans Big West conference champioinships. Committed: Caliz endures denials CONTINUED FROM 1 The LA Galaxy OC women’s team was introduced to United Another door suddenly opened Women’s Soccer in the beginning for Caliz after receiving a voice- of January 2018 and is set to begin mail from UC Irvine Head Coach matches in May. The league allows Scott Juniper, who was named the not only collegiate athletes to con- head coach of the new LA Galaxy tinue enhancing their skills, but OC women’s team. gives post-collegiate athletes an “His response was funny be- opportunity to venture into profes- cause he said ‘It would be nice to sional and international play. have you on my team rather than “Honestly, it’s mind-blowing,” trying to defend you,’” Caliz said. Caliz said. “I’m really shocked “I’m glad he thought of me to be with how fast it’s moved. I get to be

on the team.” a part of that eventually.”

Not only does this give Caliz an I am going“ to go pro. opportunity to become a part of FULLERTON: 215 N. Harbor Blvd. “I am definitely going to the growing atmosphere of wom- FULLERTON: 215 N. Harbor Blvd. en’s soccer at a national level, but it COSTA MESA (The LAB): 2930 Bristol St. go pro. COSTA MESA (The LAB): 2930 Bristol St. marks the first step toward her end LONGLONG BEACH: BEACH: 4608 4608 E.E. 2nd St.St. goal. CONNIE CALIZ BUFFALOEXCHANGE.COMBUFFALOEXCHANGE.COM •• “I am going to go pro. I am LA Galaxy Orange County definitely going to go pro,” Cal- women’s soccer player iz said.