Tuesday May 1, 2018 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Volume 103 Issue 44 CSUF climbs Forbes’ university ranking Men’s golf tied for first place Cal State Fullerton is now 68th out of 300 The Titans are one round away from U.S. Best Value Colleges in the United States. News 3 wrapping up the Big West championship Sports 8 State claims CSU lacks safety oversight ‘Silk Road Unity Festival’ honors diversity Event includes activities reminiscent of the cultures on the ancient trade route. DIANE ORTIZ Staff Writer The ancient Silk Road was a network of trade routes con- necting people from Asia all the way to Europe, serving as a melting pot of culture, accord- ing to the Muckenthaler Cultur- al Center. The connecting roads were vital for trading and paved the way for shared languages, DALIA QUIROZ / DAILY TITAN religion, philosophies and sci- The chemical safety audit, which said the CSU system failed to ensure safety policies and processes systemwide, and observed four of the 23 CSU campuses. ences among people from dif- ferent walks of life. Auditor Elaine Howle points Of the CSU campuses, the audit reviewed white cloud of smoke wafting over two build- Cal State Fullerton students out deficiencies in campuswide Cal State Channel Islands, Cal State Sacra- ings on campus. joined the Muckenthaler Cul- chemical handling protocols. mento, San Diego State and Sonoma State. It “We are using the (audit’s) findings as a re- tural Center in honoring the concluded that the Chancellor’s Office had not source in ensuring that our policies and proce- historic route during the first ensured that campuses consistently submit re- dures are current,” said Jeff Cook, CSUF chief annual “Silk Road Unity Festi- BRANDON PHO quired annual reports regarding their health communications officer. val.” The community was invit- News Editor and safety programs, even though the reports The audit was requested by the California ed to share goods, services and are “critical to its oversight efforts.” State University Employees Union and in an ideas like many did long ago. The California State University Chancellor’s Aditionally, Howle said some campuses April 23 statement, the union laid out specific Noah Sanchez, the project Office was berated by California State Audi- even failed to “adequately” monitor key safety examples of what they claimed was a lack of manager for M.J.N. Public Re- tor Elaine Howle in an April 24 review of the equipment, unspecified in the audit, to ensure systemwide oversight. lations, a CSUF student-run CSU’s oversight of the handling of hazardous it was in proper working condition, and that “At CSU Sacramento, a 10-month delay oc- public relations firm that helped materials on its campuses. several campuses did not properly notify em- curs before the campus community is notified promote the event said the mul- “The Chancellor’s Office has not actively ployees regarding rooms containing asbestos. of lead in the drinking water. Staff are also or- ticultural festival was unique in ensured that campuses have adequate policies While Cal State Fullerton was not named in dered to clean up a hazardous chemical spill its diversification of heritages and processes to protect the health and safe- the report, nor was it visited by anyone from without proper protective gear. The employees present. ty of those who work with or near hazardous the auditor’s office relating to this specific involved in the cleanup subsequently report se- “This festival is celebrat- materials,” said Howle in the audit. “Despite case, the university had its own chemical scare vere and catastrophic health problems,” said ing (different traditions, beliefs the fact that many of these deficiencies have on Feb. 19 when a 24-year-old student received Khanh Weinberg, the union’s communications and food) by bringing all of remained unresolved for nearly two decades, burns while conducting an experiment in an officer, in the statement. those elements together,” San- the Chancellor’s Office has not taken the steps outdoor lab on the north side of the engineer- chez said. “I think that is a good necessary to hold the campuses accountable.” ing building. The chemical combustion left a SEE HAZARD 2 thing today, to celebrate diversi- ty and appreciate different cul- tures across the world.” The Brookhurst Communi- ty Center and Park in Anaheim The Smokers Club Festival lights up the Queen Mary was transformed into a blast from the past through perfor- Musicians like Wiz Khalifa mances, trade and exhibition and Kid Cudi headlined rooms, a film festival, panels, the two-day event. family arts and food from the cultures along the Silk Road. The main stage, the East BRIAN ALVARADO Room, held performances like Asst. Lifestyle Editor Turkish guitar playing and Syr- ian wedding dancing. Girls of Along the harbor that the all ages from the Savithri Arts Queen Mary calls home, thou- Academy adorned in vibrant sands of concertgoers came to- colors and gold jewels per- gether to lose themselves in the formed Bharatanatyam and Ku- hip-hop atmosphere, chill vibes chipudi, ancient classical danc- and tons of herbal greenery for a es originating in India. The mini two-day getaway on Satur- sound of Taiko drummers from day and Sunday. the Shinnyo-en Buddhist tem- As if Goldenvoice didn’t al- ple released rhythmic sounds, ready have its hands full with giving life to the standard two weeks of Coachella Valley showroom. Music and Arts Festival, fol- The trade room featured lowed by Stagecoach this past goods from Syria, Iran, Paki- weekend, the concert and music stan and Turkey, demonstrat- festival company did not ease up ing what would have been ob- with The Smokers Club Festival served on the silk and spice in Long Beach. routes. Embroidered and The Smokers Club Festival brightly colored clothing hung was by no means perfect but BRIAN ALVARADO / DAILY TITAN along the room and handmade flourished on most aspects that a Wiz Khalifa performed his entire ‘Kush & Orange Juice’ mixtape to close out the first day of the festival. art from all over the Middle festivalgoer would expect. East was displayed in separat- Looking at both days, the line- who may not be sunken in to the Everywhere” and “Skateboard media, didn’t show up to his set. ed sections that represented up was slightly top heavy with rap industry. P” jumped on Ty Dolla Sign’s As if event coordinators had seen their origins. Wiz Khalifa, Schoolboy Q, Lil There was a flurry of un- performance, similar to Ty Dol- this coming, Young Thug was Farrell Hirsch, the CEO of the Skies and Lil Pump performing expected appearances to the la Sign’s show at The Observa- the emergency replacement and Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Saturday. Sunday still showcased lineup. tory in Santa Ana in February. filled Trippie Redd’s spot. said this event was especially Ty Dolla Sign, Kid Cudi and Big Sean, a rapper hailing MadeinTYO also popped his Another glaring hole was the important because it highlighted up-and-coming rapper Lil Xan, from Detroit, made a very brief head in for Mac Miller’s set. absence of Los Angeles-native all of the cultures that may not but taking an overall glance, it pit stop during Khalifa’s set. Trippie Redd, a singer and rap- Drakeo the Ruler. get recognition otherwise. seems that Saturday’s names MadeinTYO, best known per who is one of the young stars were more notable to music fans for his hit tracks like “Uber gaining notoriety through social SEE RAP 4 SEE HERITAGE 4 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM 2 News TUESDAY MAY 1, 2018 This week on campus Tuesday, May 1 Noon to 1 p.m. Open Mic at TSU Underground Pub 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ASI’s Titan Tusk Force Softball Tailgate at Anderson Family Field GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Feb. 19, a chemical experiment outside the engineering building resulted in an injured student. ASI Titan Bowl & Billiards Tournament at TSU Bowl & Billiards Hazard: Chancellor White Wednesday, May 2 responds to audit’s criticisms 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CONTINUED FROM 1 The Chancellor’s Office has not actively ensured that TSU Drop-In Workshop: Star Wars Themed at The audit was shared with CSU “campuses have adequate policies“ and processes to TSU Grand Stair Studio Chancellor Timothy P. White in protect the health and safety of those who work with or its draft phase, to give White the near hazardous materials. opportunity to respond to the au- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. dit’s criticisms in a March 29 let- ELAINE HOWLE California State Auditor TSU Drop-In Workshop: Graduation Frame at ter that would be included in the final report. TSU Grand Stair Studio “The CSU takes seriously the “The agreement allows for associated with the campuses’ health and safety of all of our the establishment of these safety work environments and use this employees and students,” White committees, but does not require feedback to more effectively rec- Thursday, May 3 said in his letter, which stated the them to meet regularly,” White ommend specific training based CSU plans to conduct health and said in his response. on recent incidents. Noon to 1 p.m. safety audits at all of the campus- Howle, responding to White’s “The state must hold the CSU es beginning in 2019. response in the audit, voiced the accountable,” said Neil Jacklin, Thrifty’s Thursday Karaoke at Titan Walk Lawn While White, in his response, state’s disappointment that the president of the CSU Employees said he agreed with almost all Chancellor’s Office disagreed, Union, in the April 23 statement.