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Wednesday April 18, 2018 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Volume 103 Issue 37 CSUF alum advocates for autism education, inclusion CSUF hosts speaker Lisa Boskovich, a researcher living with Asperger’s.

OMAR SANCHEZ Staff Writer

The Titan Student Union at Cal State Fullerton is illuminat- ed in blue lights for the month of April in honor of Autism Awareness Month. The CSUF Center for Autism hosted Education Core coordinator Lisa Boskovich, who pre- sented on autism, advocacy and neurodiversity in higher education Tuesday. Boskovich, a CSUF alumna and third-year Ph.D. student at Chapman University, detailed the time she dropped out of college because of difficulties learning mathematics, which DIANE ORTIZ / DAILY TITAN she later learned was because Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Well tabled on the backside of Langsdorf Hall on Tuesday. she struggled with Asperger’s syndrome. “Everyone is unique. It’s not something that needs to be fixed. There is nothing wrong STD testing on campus increases with anyone that is on the spec- Cal State Fullerton health experts urge 24, according to the California Department trum. I personally believe our sexually active students to get tested, of Public Health. A lot of STIs are asymptomatic so brains think differently and pro- as some may be unaware of infection. “One of the reasons (for the rise) might you can’t assume“ you don’t (have cess information differently, and be the lack of major concern about exposure “ that to me is not a disability.” to STDs. It’s almost a part of culture now,” one) just because you don’t have any Boskovich said. CAITLIN BARTUSICK said Dr. Richard Boucher, interim director of symptoms. She said autism awareness Asst. Copy Editor Health Services and chief staff physician of and advocacy is important for DIANE ORTIZ Student Wellness at CSUF. KERRI BOYD CROOKS educators. Staff Writer Currently, Student Wellness provides STD Titan Well senior coordinator “When teachers know more, testing for a fee ranging from $3 for a syph- they can spot children who The nationwide rate of sexually transmitted ilis test to $43 for a chlamydia test for stu- early stages of syphilis increased 99 percent, may need more help and refer diseases has reached epidemic levels over the dents who do not qualify for Family PACT, a chlamydia went up 65 percent and gonor- them to help. Through aware- last few years, with a reported 2 million cases state-funded program. rhea rose 129 percent, said Christopher Ried, ness, things can change ... with in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease The center primarily tests patients based on medical director of HIV/STD services for Or- silence, nothing can change,” Control and Prevention. California ranked their individual risk factors like sexual histo- ange County Health Care Agency. Boskovich said. among the highest rates of primary, second- ry. Some STD symptoms can go unnoticed by Ried said a large portion of the increase in Leslie Martinez, another co- ary and congenital syphilis contraction per patients, which is why Kerri Boyd Crooks, se- STIs between 2012 and 2016 came from 18 ordinator for Education Core, population. nior coordinator of Student Wellness subdi- to 24 year olds, and a large part of the syph- said people on the autism spec- In 2017, a total of 7,112 tests for syphilis, vision Titan Well, encourages students to get ilis and gonorrhea increase stems from men trum are often overlooked gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIV were con- tested regularly. who have sex with other men. He attributes and feel like they need to be ducted at the student health center. The tests “If you don’t get tested, you don’t know the rise in STDs to several factors including validated. found that eight Cal State Fullerton students your status. A lot of STIs are asymptomatic lack of STD clinic funding, insufficient treat- “I think it’s important to be tested positive for syphilis, 26 for gonorrhea so you can’t assume you don’t just because ments for asymptomatic STDs and less con- open minded,” Martinez said. and 142 for chlamydia, according to statistics you don’t have any symptoms,” Boyd Crooks dom usage. “Even in our planning commit- provided by Student Wellness. said. “There’s not that many STD clinics left tee, some of our students have No information was available on how many An STI, or sexually transmitted infection, in California. There’s very few. We are one disabilities and you wouldn’t students, if any, tested positive for HIV. is an infection spread through sexual contact of the only STD clinics in Orange County,” have even known. They can do In Orange County, the number of cases in- that can sometimes lead to a sexually trans- Ried said. “To have a clinic that is dedicated everything everyone else can.” volving syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia mitted disease, according to the American solely to STDs is very unusual.” has dramatically increased since 2011, partic- Sexual Health Association. SEE AWARENESS 2 ularly for people between the ages of 20 and In Orange County between 2013 and 2017, SEE SEX 3 Titans lose 10-4 at University of San Diego Baseball gave up six runs San Diego scored 10 unanswered in the fourth inning and runs, including six runs during couldn’t stop the bleeding. the fourth inning. CSUF had no answer for the Toreros pitching, as Nate Kuchta TAMEEM SAHAR and Anthony Donatella held the Asst. Social Media Editor Titans scoreless for the final five innings. Cal State Fullerton baseball The umpires tossed Titans gave away a four-run lead, fall- Head Coach Rick Vanderhook ing 10-4 against the University out for questioning a couple calls of San Diego at Fowler Park and during the fifth inning. This is Cunningham Field on Tuesday. the second time in three games After winning seven of its last he has been ejected. nine contests, Fullerton dropped The Titans scored all of their the ball in a game that could have runs in the first four innings. brought its record above .500. In- Shortstop Sahid Valenzuela, des- stead, the Titans are now 17-18. ignated hitter Jace Chamberlin “Didn’t get all of the breaks, and second baseman Hank Lo- but that’s baseball and we’re go- Forte each registered an RBI. ing to move on to the next one. Borgogno secured his fifth We all will continue to get bet- double of the season in the third ter,” third baseman Brett Borgog- inning. Shortly after, Nick Cian- no told CSUF Sports Media. dro recorded his first ever colle- It wasn’t until halfway through giate hit, paving the way to bring in the fourth inning, after the Ti- Borgogno home. tans scored their final run, when GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN FILE PHOTO the game started to go downhill. SEE DEFEAT 8 Hank LoForte recorded one hit and one RBI against the Toreros.

KATIE ALBERTSON / DAILY TITAN Students wrote letters of love about their pets.

OMAR SANCHEZ / DAILY TITAN Lisa Boskovich struggled in school before learning she had Aspergers.

KATIE ALBERTSON / DAILY TITAN Awareness: University Volunteers spoke on Titan Walk about OC Shelter Partners on Tuesday. promotes disability outreach CONTINUED FROM 1 in her “home,” coming full circle: “I am the student not fully understood. I am Programs that are offered through the Education intense. I am passionate. I am the student not Core in the Center for Autism are open to every- recognized. Yet, I have been in every class you one, and include the “Fall Social for Adults with taught. Not known and yet known. My verbal Autism and their Caregivers,” which helps reduce skills may outpace my written organization. I negative labels of disabilities, “No Limits Cre- am bright. I am brilliant. I also need your un- ative Arts,” a dance program that promotes motor derstanding and help. I may not present as one, activity and social interaction and an extracurric- but I too claim a space on the wide spectrum. ular, peer-assisted college support program. I am here to also teach you. I am everywhere. Boskovich, who is also a writer and a poet, You just haven’t recognized me. I hope you will closed her presentation with a poem she wrote. see me in the eyes of every student you have yet It was the first time she had ever publicly pre- to teach. I hope in seeing me, you will never sented it and she said it felt appropriate to debut it look out upon a class the same way.”

KATIE ALBERTSON / DAILY TITAN Tomas Moran (left) and Yvonne Luu (right) spread awareness on animal care. Editorial Charity promotes Editor-in-Chief Kyle Bender Copy Editor Kristina Garcia Managing Editor Sarah El-Mahmoud Copy Assistant Caitlin Bartusick News Editor Amy Wells Copy Assistant Brandon Angel News Editor Brandon Pho Layout Editor Tracy Hoang animal care services News Assistant Breanna Belken Layout Assistant Tatiana Diaz Orange County Shelter Partners provides resources like pet News Assistant Jason Rochlin Photo Editor Katie Albertson food and medical assistance to pet owners to help relieve Sports Editor Yaresly Sanchez-Aguilera Photo Editor Gabe Gandara their animal’s stress and keep them out of shelters. Sports Editor Jared Eprem Photo Assistant Jaime Cornejo Sports Assistant Kathryne Padilla Torres Social Media Editor Lissete Gonzalez Sports Assistant Kaila Cruz Social Media Asst. Chelsea Hernandez CHELSEA HERNANDEZ Asst. Social Media Editor Opinion Editor Sophia Acevedo Social Media Asst. Tameem Sahar Opinion Editor Briggetta Pierrot Illustrator Dalia Quiroz Opinion Assistant Lauren Diaz Illustrator Anita Huor “We love our pets,” reads a specifically asked by OC Shel- Lifestyle Editor Hannah Miller Asst. Illustrator Amanda Tran poster on Titan Walk filled with ter Partners to reach out to a stu- Lifestyle Assistant Brian Alvarado Web Editor Harrison Faigen colorful sticky notes left by pet dent audience because the char- Multimedia Editor Mia Agraviador Webmaster Ameya Vilas Desai owners reaffirming the message. ity would like to make students Adviser Bonnie Stewart While students were initially aware of the resources available enticed to stop by the booth for to help them properly care for an the free churros, some stayed to animal. Advertising Contact us: learn more about OC Shelter Part- A pet owner herself, Palomo Director Of Advertising Niko Elvambuena Editor-in-Chief (657) 278-5815 ners, a privately-funded charity said she often finds it difficult to Asst. Director of Adv. Salvador Rivera [email protected] that tries to reduce the number of balance being a student with tak- Marketing & Events Thomas Dunne News Line (657) 278-4415 pets in the shelter system. ing care of her dog. Sr. Graphic Designer Andre Gomez [email protected] The charity, staffed entirely by According to the Humane Soci- Sr. Graphic Designer Christopher Trinh Sports Line (657) 278-3149 volunteers, wanted students to ety, spring is kitten season; a time Sr. Account Executive Marissa Li [email protected] know about the resources it pro- of year where many cats are re- Account Executive Anthony Ramirez vides, like basic food and veter- producing and adding to the shel- Account Executive Nicole Castillo Advertising inary help, in order for new and ter population due to few being Student Accountant Therese Plaganas (657) 278-4411 old pet owners to keep their furry spayed and neutered. Adviser Michelle Kurland Fax (657) 278-2702 friends. One of the services OC Shel- Distribution Paige Mauriello [email protected] “I think a lot of the time, when ter Partners offers is a class teach- people become new pet owners ing volunteers how to bottle feed they get very stressed or over- kittens. The class handles kittens whelmed with their pets, so that are less than two pounds, with they’ll always want to give the dog food and supplies provided. The FOR THE RECORD back to any shelter,” said Ninneth class also works to introduce kit- Palomo, an OC Shelter Partner tens to potential foster families. It is Daily Titan policy to correct factual errors printed in the publication. Corrections will be published on the volunteer and senior communica- Yvonne Luu, another volunteer subsequent issue after an error is discovered and will appear on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will be tions major. and senior communications ma- corrected on that page. Corrections will also be made to the online version of the article. Palomo said she was jor, said OC Shelter Partners re- Please contact Editor-in-Chief Kyle Bender at (657) 278-5815 or at moves the barriers to becoming a [email protected] to report any errors. I think a lot of the time, pet owner.

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Young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 account for about half of reported STI annual cases, according to a 2016 survey from the Journal of Adolescent Health. Esteban Montes, a senior international business student at CSUF and representative for myLAB Box, an at-home STD screening kit, said he believes college students are more at risk of STDs because of their ten- dency to initiate casual sexual encounters. “If you look at colleges and universities, (students) are ex- perimenting with sexual activity with their partners. A lot of times having different relationships, and they’re not really long term,” Montes said. Concerns over confidentiali- ty may be one reason as to why young adults feel discouraged to seek out professional help. Mon- tes said that while available resources on campus are helpful to students, not everyone feels comfortable going into the wellness center. Montes said alternative STD testing methods like take-home swabbing kits would be more ef- fective because they give people more control over the process while still ensuring privacy. According to the data from Student Wellness, most of the students who are receiving STD tests at CSUF are female. Men account for fewer than half the number of female tests. Boucher attributes this to the fact that many STD tests administered in Student Wellness are done complimentary with birth ANITA HUOR / DAILY TITAN control visits and reproductive In 2017, CSUF administered 2,222 tests for chlamydia, 2,221 for gonorrhea, 1,343 for HIV and 1,323 for syphilis. No results for the HIV tests were available. health checkups. He recommends annual STD testing for all sexu- therefore you have it for the rest sexually active women under 25, Prevention. At CSUF, free con- really low (in the ‘80s) when peo- ally active students and encour- of your life. So, I think it’s educa- men who have sex with men and doms are provided at Student ple realized they needed to be ages them to stay informed about tion and being smart (about sexu- people who share needles. Wellness if students submit a re- protected if they didn’t want to sexual health. al choices),” Boucher said. Condoms, aside from absti- quest form and show providers a get a fatal disease. And I actual- “There are some that are cur- The Centers for Disease Con- nence, are the only way to pre- student ID. ly don’t hear a lot of condom use able, but there are some that trol and Prevention recommends vent STDs, according to the “Condoms still work,” Ried coming from patients who come are treatable and not curable, annual STD screenings for Centers for Disease Control and said. “STD rates went really, to our clinic.” 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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KAMERON LEONG Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton alumna Jennifer Da- vis was planning to become a children’s book writer or music teacher before she spent a day with her nieces and nephews who were visiting from Arizona. In an at- tempt to divert boredom, Davis decided to write up a quick story with her niece and nephew and bring it to life as a movie. It wasn’t until she went back to edit the foot- age that a light bulb went off, and she realized filmmaking was her passion. Davis graduated from CSUF in 2017 and has since established her own independent company, Davis Independent Films, where she writes, directs and produces her own films. “I like things that make people think and that’s more of what I write,” Davis said. Reading “Goosebumps” and watch- ing “The Twilight Zone” while growing up influenced Davis’ screenwriting style pushed her toward creating unpredictable sequences within the mystery genre. She is currently working on short films in hopes that she can get recognized and propel herself further in the competitive filmmaking industry. KAMERON LEONG / DAILY TITAN “It’s really to get my name out there. I’m In addition to her most recent work, ‘Deception,’ Jennifer Davis has also directed ‘Camp Caldwell.’ putting them all into festivals as they come up,” Davis said. She always gets everything said Anna Bohannan, Davis’ assistant she likes being independent so she is able To help promote herself, Davis screened “done. It’s never left in the air “ when director. to tell her own stories. To Davis, the value her film, “Camp Caldwell,” last summer at Keilee Bentley, a senior cinema and in being an independent filmmaker is the The Art Theatre in Long Beach. we’re on set, all the details are television art major who helped with ability to showcase unique stories that are As an independent filmmaker, Da- thought out beforehand. one of Davis’ films, said Davis’ work not normally seen. vis said the biggest obstacle she faces is on set depicts how she is growing as a “My mindset has been on independent funding. In an industry saturated with ANNA BOHANNAN filmmaker. filmmaking. The story for me is so im- other independent filmmakers who share Jennifer Davis’ assistant director “I always brag about (Davis). She portant,” Davis said. the same goal, being able to differenti- knows exactly what she wants, how to Davis’ perseverance is what keeps her ate from others to obtain funding can be for her films in one of her classes. set up and everything. It’s fantastic,” motivated to be the best filmmaker she difficult. For the film she is currently working Bentley said. can be. Her ultimate goal is to develop her “Sometimes you can find people to in- on, a 1940s noire, she called upon her While Davis doesn’t have a specific own feature film. vest in your dream and sometimes you brother, a 3-D animator, to help with film she deems her best work, she consid- Within her filmmaking friend group, can’t,” Davis said. special effects for features. ers each film she completes an improve- it’s creativity that stimulates their artis- To tell her stories, Davis has to use all of Davis’ progress in the film industry is ment as a filmmaker and another lesson tic endeavors regardless of whether or not her available resources a testament to her work ethic, which is to be learned. These improvements can they are making money from the films. She goes to estate sales to look for cos- noticeable to those around her. range from the creativity of the film itself “I think if you don’t have the passion, tumes and will either use her parent’s house “She always gets everything done. It’s or her patience as a director. then regardless if you have the money or to film or ask a friend to help her find a lo- never left in the air when we’re on set, all Although Davis would never give up an not, it doesn’t matter,” Davis said. “You cation. Davis even found a cinematographer the details are thought out beforehand,” opportunity to direct a big budget film, have to have the passion.”

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The Vaccines’ recent album shows their versatile progression.

KRISTINA GARCIA Copy Editor

British rock band, The Vac- cines are no strangers to creating a new attitude or different tune with each new album. In their latest release “Combat Sports,” the band branches out from its indie rock roots as the album mixes alternative rock with a sprinkle of dance-worthy tunes, showing that The Vaccines aren’t limiting themselves to one audience or a singular style. Although tracks like “If You Wanna” and “Teenage Icon” were reminiscent of their previous work when they were released, all of their albums are noticeably different from one another, from COURTESY OF BRAD ELTERMAN the edgy and gloomy rock ‘n’ Two years after forming, The Vaccines made their first appearance at Coachella in 2012. roll sound of “Come of Age,” to the band’s first experimental spin louder, higher pitched verses boogie-dancing ambience with a hearts with both passion and de- transition from “Young Amer- “Do You Want a Man? (John Hill make listeners want to run the chorus drowned with deep-root- spair: “Pull me into orbit with ican.” The listener goes from + Rich Costey Remix).” streets with a group of friends, ed “woos” and meticulous key your hand then show me where hearing a sappy love song to a to- “Combat Sports” does not dis- kicking around trash and caus- delivery. The song brought out a you wanted me to land … let me tal headbanger as the percussion appoint with several tracks that ing trouble in an otherwise empty new side to The Vaccines, as they live forever in your palm.” Let’s hits, and the electrifying strum- feel completely unique and others alleyway. transformed their style from mel- just say if someone serenaded me ming from the guitar makes the that are nostalgic of past albums “Combat Sports” has a hand- low to rebellious, exploring an with this song, I might be a little listener feel like they are experi- like, “What Did You Expect from ful of appealing tracks as single entirely new genre. creeped out, but at the same time, encing strobe lights, without the the Vaccines?” and “Come of releases prior to the albums re- But the singles for “Combat my eyes would literally transform physical flickering. Age.” lease. These tracks are exhilarat- Sports” were more, “Hey I know into pulsating cartoon hearts. “Take It Easy” is a light-heart- Particular songs off of “Com- ing (with the exception of “Your we were missing for a while, Every Vaccines album (espe- ed beat that Charlie Brown, Lucy bat Sports” stand out in moments Love Is My Favourite Band”) for but look at what we got for you cially “English Graffiti”) has a and the rest of the Peanuts gang when the album has the ability to fans who have been without new kids, some real rocking hits.” contagious simp-infested love would use to dance around Schro- make hearts explode out of im- music from The Vaccines since The tunes left a feeling of “Yeah, song, such as “Post Break-up eder’s piano if he played the jin- mense despair and promote oth- 2015. this is why I love The Vaccines,” Sex” or “Want You So Bad,” gle of this song. It’s that cheerful, ers to dance in front of the mirror Previous albums featured tunes bringing back their rock ‘n’ roll but “Young American” surpass- despite lyrics that may say other- with a hairbrush microphone. like “I Always Knew,” a single charm and making the release es them all as the guitar shoots wise. Young sings about desiring Expecting another funk-fueled from “Come of Age” that brought of “Combat Sports” even more through veins with effortlessly someone, but not wanting the re- record, like 2015’s “English Graf- together the fun of lovestruck thrilling. beautiful of continuous picking. sponsibilities of a relationship. fiti,” it was a bit nerve-wracking teenage angst and romance. Its Although not a single, “Young If the isolated tunes of “Some- “Combat Sports” is just anoth- to listen to the album’s first sin- simplistic music video captured American” should have been one, body Else’s Child” resonated er peek into the ever-changing gle, “I Can’t Quit”; once I did, the innocence of love at first as it is the most sentimental and with any lonesome memories, band. The Vaccines prove time the track immediately took me sight, waiting for a single touch memorable track on “Combat then so will “Young American” and time again they are capable all the way back to 2011, as it felt or a snug head on the shoulder, Sports.” I’ve listened to this song –– a banger in the most depress- of depth. From their first album like a more hype version of “Wolf ultimately bringing the yearning for hours at a time because of it’s ing, sexual and nostalgic way. It’s to their latest, The Vaccines suc- Pack” echoing from lead singer, lyrics to life. soothing, irresistible vocals and ultimately the best track on the cessfully captivated an audience Justin Young’s voice. The catchy track “Minimal Af- overall beautiful production. entire album. who crave both constant renewal “I Can’t Quit” heads straight fection” from the album “English The track emulates the sound Aside from the longing love of old tunes and the creation of for the punch as it’s clear and Graffiti,” featured a futuristic, of love as every lyric pounds song, “Nightclub” is the perfect new ones. SeeWell IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! Optometry GRADGRAM 2018 Bring this ad to receive 10% Out on May 14! OFF contact lens Copies available purchases* Commencement Weekend May 18-20

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VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN 6 Opinion WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018 Media portrayals of OCD maintain stereotypes Hoarding isn’t just a quirky, unfixable character flaw.

TREVA FLORES Staff Writer

While the media has created more visi- bility for mental health issues, it also tends to create and maintain harmful stereotypes that misinterpret actual behaviors, specifically hoarding, a type of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), to extremes. “Movies and TV present OCD as quirky or fun. Characters often use their symptoms to their advantage, almost like a skill or superpower. Hollywood has created the belief that OCD is just double-check- ing, hand washing or a strong dislike of germs,” wrote Ethan S. Smith, an OCD advocate and who’s been diagnosed with OCD himself, in an article for the Nation- al Alliance on Mental Illness. In reality, OCD is more than just re- AMANDA TRAN / DAILY TITAN peated hand washing and extreme organi- Media depictions can raise mental health awareness, but more sensitivity is needed. zation. Hoarding is the excessive need to save items that others may deem as worth- International OCD Foundation. Teddy’s house and notice his discomfort, portray three-dimensional characters with less. This in turn may impact living spaces This attachment is clearly shown as the they decide it’s best to let it go and his mental disorders who aren’t depicted as and functionality of the home. hoarders anxiously allow television crews hoarding becomes a mild character flaw crazy or untreatable. The “Hoarders” and “Hoarding: Buried into their homes and are depicted yelling that the Belcher’s overlook. To better do this, writers need to first Alive” TV crew usually go into a hoard- and screaming as the crew tries to throw This feeds into a common mental ill- make a relatable character before diving er’s home, gut it out completely, only to re- away the hoarder’s belongings. ness stereotype that these disorders are into the character’s mental illness. They veal the hoarder has completely filled their “Bob’s Burgers” has also attempted to untreatable. should also show how treatment can help home again in a matter of months. depict hoarding more casually by portray- Even when portrayals are primarily pos- characters better deal with their disorder. “With TLC, you almost expect with ing the illness in a more loveable way in its itive, the characters rarely see progress, On reality shows, television producers the narration, the tone of the narration, “Thanks-Hoarding” episode. Teddy, the according to an article from Psych Cen- could try to depict not just extreme cases, the clips and how they frame it that there Belchers’ close friend, invites the family tral, a mental health online source. but also show mild cases that are treatable. is this carnival barker feel like, ‘Look at over to help him cook Thanksgiving din- When OCD is misrepresented or dis- They could also do a better job of depict- these crazy people!’” Jennifer L. Pozner, ner. It’s at Teddy’s house that the Belchers missed on a show, it may affect the way ing those with mental illnesses as more author of “Reality Bites Back: The Trou- discover a room filled with things Teddy’s people with OCD view themselves, as well relatable. bling Truth about Guilty Pleasure TV,” been hoarding. as prevent them from feeling the need to There are many stigmas surrounding said in an interview with CNN. Although this is a more mild version of get help. mental illness, and although the media Shows like these make hoarders look hoarding, Teddy still isn’t exactly a well- In order to combat the mental health can be used to raise awareness it should be like outsiders to the rest of the world, and thought-out representative for the mental stigma around OCD, the media should cautious in how it does so. portray the people cleaning out their hous- illness. es as saviors. In reality, this is the worst For example, his hoarding is con- way to help a hoarder, and is most likely tained to just one room, when usual- causing more harm than good. ly, it’s not the case. In severe hoard- Having the hoarders consent to clean ing disorders, the person diagnosed up their house is necessary, because with- may have lost full function of many out it the hoarder may become further at- rooms in their house. tached to their items, according to the When the Belcher’s try to clean Pedestrian laws improve safety Distracted walking while engaged in a phone call, view- ing a mobile electronic device or with proves people don’t both ears covered or obstructed by have common sense. personal audio equipment.” On Jan. 3 of this year, the law went into effect but won’t be enforced until Aug. 1, allowing time to inform the public on the importance and reason- ing behind the law and the approxi- mately $100 fine it entails, according to the Daily Bulletin. Although reasonable and compara- ble to previously enforced public safety laws, people may still argue the government is too invasive or that if a COLE GRAVES pedestrian is following the law by us- Staff Writer ing a crosswalk, they shouldn’t have to worry about cars. Smartphone users are starting to Even then, it should be common become so obsessed with staring at sense not to use headphones and mo- what’s happening on their screens that bile devices when crossing the street. they aren’t aware of the activities that People are essentially letting their require their full attention, like cross- guard down in a vulnerable situa- ing a street with possible oncoming tion, increasing the likeliness of an traffic. Because these types of distrac- accident. tions have the potential for harm, cit- “Sometimes people need to use ies are starting to pass laws against common sense,” said Bill Ruh, Mont- distracted walking, in an effort to re- clair city councilman. duce earbud use, texting and phone This new law can be placed in the calls in crosswalks. same category as hands-free cell Although opponents could say this phone, seat belt and bike helmet laws; is too much government control in it’s the government looking out for the private lives, the law in question isn’t public’s safety and well-being when about impeding anyone’s freedoms. the public lacks the common sense It’s about taking necessary precau- to think about these situations them- tions to keep the public safe, espe- selves. Montclair’s new law also re- cially when the public often lacks quires one earphone out, asking al- the common sense to look out for most nothing from pedestrians. themselves. As for those who argue that there A couple of U.S. cities have recog- is entirely too much government con- nized the growing digital presence trol in their lives, the question is: who in daily life and the possible dan- does it hurt? gers associated with it. Honolulu and No one is being harmed by hav- most recently Montclair, California ing one earbud out and looking FULLERTON: 215 N. Harbor Blvd. have now passed laws regarding dis- where they’re going when crossing an FULLERTON: 215 N. Harbor Blvd. COSTA MESA (The LAB): 2930 Bristol St. tracted behavior when crossingCOSTA publicMESA (The intersection.LAB): 2930 Bristol St. LONG BEACH: 4608 E. 2nd St. roadways. LONG BEACH: 4608 E.Once 2nd St.the law goes into full effect, BUFFALOEXCHANGE.COM • In December, Montclair CityBUFFALOEXCHANGE.COM Coun- maybe • they might even look up from cil passed a law stating,“No pedes- their phone long enough to say good trian shall cross a street or highway morning to someone.

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 8 Sports WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018 Titans receive advice from pro coach Cal State Fullerton men’s CSUF won another Big West soccer learns from its game Tournament championship un- against Orange County SC. der the tenure of Titans Head Coach George Kuntz, and with his connections within the MLS YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA and other pro clubs, the Titans Sports Editor face greater challenges in the off- season that could set them up for Since the end of its season, Cal success when they kick off their State Fullerton men’s soccer had season in the fall. a round of matches against pro- Kuntz encourages the team to fessional teams, including the have a professional approach in Toronto Reds and LA Galaxy II. every aspect of their lifestyle. Though they’ve had chances to “I want them to know the nu- feel the fast tempo of these pro ances, it’s such a slight difference soccer clubs, the Titans match between this level and getting against the Orange County Soc- signed to a contract and getting cer Club left them with more to paid for it, and then the next level think about than their perfor- is MLS. The difference could be mance on the field. the five inches between the ears, The skill difference between the heart and the execution of amateur and professional was KATIE ALBERTSON / DAILY TITAN FILE PHOTO technique,” Kuntz said. nonexistent as the Titans man- Titans midfielder Oscar Flores fights for the ball against Matadors forward Nicholas Grinde. But even so, there is more sac- aged to keep OCSC on its toes rifice to be made than trying to throughout the match. OCSC professional team. However, injury, stepped foot on the field big players. Incoming freshman keep big time opponents like To- Head Coach Braeden Cloutier, what the players do outside of ready to connect with his team Donovan Wilson found himself ronto’s Sebastian Giovinco and who coaches multiple teams in practice is what’s going to deter- following the departure of three in his fourth game against pro- Jozy Altidore from trampling Major League Soccer since 1997, mine their fate in the professional seniors. He’s even taken big steps fessionals and got a rude awak- over the Titans in friendly match- said some CSUF players have the world of soccer. in conditioning early before the ening when he struggled against es. Cloutier said the real lesson is skill to make it higher — all they “A lot of (CSUF) players have season begins. Toronto. in the dedication to maximize the need is the mentality. a lot of technical ability, but its “I’ve been waiting for these Often referred to as the “baby resources outside of the practice “I thought Cal State Fuller- whether or not they want to live moments just because I’ve been of the team,” Wilson said he had field. ton was a really organized team the lifestyle of a professional soc- out for so long from my injury. It to adapt physically to compete. “If they’re just content with … I knew they were going to be cer player. There’s ability over feels good to come back and lead “The first game was pret- where they are now, they won’t challenging and be a handful,” there that I see that could be pro- the team,” Coronado said. “I’ve ty rough for me. It just takes progress, but I know they’re in Cloutier said. “They have a lot of fessional one day if they maxi- been here the longest, so that getting used to, but I feel more good hands with Coach George talented players … they’re very mize the other stuff outside of the gives me an opportunity to lead comfortable now. The physical Kuntz, and he’ll be pushing technical and good players.” practice field,” Cloutier said. the team on and off the field.” aspect about it, it’s faster, so I them and maximizing their abil- Cloutier said the team has Senior Robert Coronado, who Coronado wasn’t the only one just need to speed up my play,” ities to get to the next level,” the characteristics of a true missed last year’s season due to to find some playing time against Wilson said. Cloutier said.

GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN FILE PHOTO Andrew Quezada got the day off Tuesday after pitching Sunday against San Diego State. Defeat: Baseball drops second straight road game CONTINUED FROM 1 Otsuka and catcher Adam more frequently despite only Kerner recorded two individ- logging one more hit than the “I was seeing the ball real- ual RBIs and put CSUF into Titans. ly well tonight, but we missed a hole they couldn’t climb out The Titans will head into some opportunities overall,” of. Neither team hit a home the weekend with a three- Borgogno said. run, but the Toreros managed game home series against Ha- Toreros right fielder Tora to bring their runners home waii starting Friday.

COURTESY OF KELLY GORHAM Elsa Lundquist tied for 24th in the Big West Tournament. Golf takes seventh in Big West tourney The end of the tournament to 27-over-par 852. The Titans com- marked the end of the season pleted the tournament at 64-over-par for CSUF women’s golf. 852, finishing round three 18-over-par 213. Sok finished her second-best round YARESLY SANCHEZ-AGUILERA of the championship with an even Sports Editor score to bring her up nine places, ty- ing for 12th place out of 40 partici- An excellent performance by Brit- pants, also tacking on three birdies ney Sok in the final round of the Big Tuesday. West Tournament was not enough to Elsa Lundquist finished the tourna- lift Cal State Fullerton women’s golf ment with six birdies. Despite leading higher than seventh place at the Straw- the Titans alongside Sok in round one, berry Farms Golf Club in Irvine. Lundquist moved down the leader- The Titans dropped from sixth to boards each day afterward. seventh in their last round of the tour- She ended Tuesday at 6-over-par 71, nament despite some of the members finishing the tournament tied for No. moving up the leaderboardsFULLERTON: after 21524 N. overall. Harbor Blvd. Monday. COSTA MESA (The CourtneyLAB): 2930 Sharkey,Bristol St. who lead the Ti- Long Beach State won LONGthe tourBEACH:- 4608tans E. in 2nd round St. two, dropped six spots nament championship, BUFFALOEXCHANGE.COMscoring to tie •with Lundquist. She finished 6-over-par 284 on 18 holes in the fi- 7-over-par 71 in the final round and nal round to bring its overall score 18-over-par 213 in the tournament.