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Spring concert energizes students before finals
After a spring full of rain and overcast weather, Cal State Fullerton’s 2023 Spring concert lit up the Intramural Fields with sunset skies and hip-hop tunes that students danced the night away to. Aminé, Chris Lorenzo and four student performers, The Hags, Mariachi Club, Super Phoenix and Infinite PASAbilities dance group, took the stage and dazzled audiences with endearing performances.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Club fundraiser promotes research against blood cancer
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society club at Cal State Fullerton is one of five teams participating in the Visionaries of the Year Orange County Inland Empire campaign, one of many campaigns and fundraisers occurring to fight against blood cancer throughout the nation. In 2021, Leukemia and Lymphoma was estimated to affect around 150,000 people in the United States alone.
CSUF elevators ranked best to worst
When heading to a class on an upper floor, you may ask yourself the age-old question: elevator or stairs? Stairs may not always be accessible or convenient, but some elevators on Cal State Fullerton’s campus will make you want to get those extra steps into your daily school schedule. McCarthy Hall - 3/10 Too slow, too crowded McCarthy Hall has two elevators, one on the west end and the other on the east. Yet, fitting into either elevator is a challenge.
New York Times reviewed author inspires students to find their own happiness
Claire Stanford, author of New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice “Happy for You: A Novel,” talked with a handful of students and faculty about finding happiness in the digital age and how happiness can be commodified by tech companies. Stanford visited Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library Tuesday to do a reading of three passages from her novel and held a Q&A session.
How to use yoga to find your inner peace Original
With so many stressors coming from school, work and maintaining a social life, students need to take breaks and establish time to de-stress. For any student feeling overwhelmed, incorporating a short yoga routine into your daily schedule can help focus your mind on the present. A daily yoga routine can improve concentration and mental health throughout the week.
Titans defeat UC San Diego in Big West opener, 5-2
Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis started Big West conference play with a commanding victory against the UC San Diego Tritons, 5-2, at the Titan tennis court Monday. CSUF started their duo matches with pairs Natalie Duffy and Camila Garcia, Kaytlin Taylor and Zoe Olmos and Mariia Nikitash and Megan Tagaloa. The Titans dominated the first two duo matches, 6-2 and 6-3, securing the duo point before going into the singles matches.
Stop wishing your Asian friends “Happy Chinese New Year”
Chinese New Year is just one of many new year festivals currently being celebrated. The term “Lunar New Year” is an umbrella term that encompasses all the ceremonies across different cultures and is often used interchangeably with Chinese New Year. This lack of acknowledgment or simple education of the different cultural celebrations is just one example of the ignorance perpetuating the cycle of hate against Asian Americans.
Stop wishing your Asian friends “Happy Chinese New Year”
Trump's 'Love Letters' To Kim Jong Un Reportedly Reveal North Korean Leader Was 'Ready To Work' With US On Denuclearization Over a dozen letters exchanged between former U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been published by the Korean-American Club. What Happened: Trump’s self-described 'love letters' from Kim were retrieved by the authorities from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
Mandatory meal plans hurt residential students' wallets
In addition to high on-campus living costs, Cal State Fullerton residential students find themselves paying a mandatory fee for a meal plan. This seems like a great substitute to buying fast food, but students who have dietary restrictions or food allergens may be better off eating elsewhere. CSUF needs to improve the culinary conditions if they’re forcing students to pay for a meal plan when living on-campus.
Food truck operations are too expensive for small business owners
Food trucks have gained traction in recent years within the U.S., which has helped serve smaller communities during the pandemic and allowed people to be chefs and business owners. However, mobile food vendors face high costs that affect their ability to become small business owners.
Narrow Fullerton school board race await final results
One of two board seats is a close race within the Placentia Yorba-Linda Unified School District, which stirred backlash for its recent ban on critical race theory. As of 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, incumbent Carrie Buck captured 3,732 votes, just 215 more votes than Richard Ingle for the Area 5 board of trustees seat. Ingle, an Orange County-based attorney who campaigned on focusing tax funds on students, said he would work to keep critical race theory out of the classroom.
Orange County plays key role in midterm elections
With the upcoming midterm elections, Orange County could have a significant impact in determining which party will control the House of Representatives. While Orange County has traditionally been a conservative district, the 2018 election indicated a change in the county’s voter demographics. Orange County is currently a purple county, meaning the margins between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party are slim.
Students and faculty commemorate 10 years of pride at the LGBT Queer Resource Center
The LGBT Queer Resource Center celebrated its 10th year anniversary Thursday night at the Golleher Alumni House, where several guest speakers shared their experiences and honored the accomplishments of the community. The celebration occurred during the end of LGBTQ History Month, a commemoration of the LGBTQ community and history. Students and staff celebrated with music by DJ Rose and danced alongside drag queen Sabrina.
LGBT Queer Resource Center Celebrates 10 years of pride
The LGBT Queer Resource Center celebrated its 10th year anniversary Thursday night at the Golleher Alumni House, where several guest speakers shared their experiences and honored the accomplishments of the community. The celebration occurred during the end of LGBTQ History Month, a commemoration of the LGBTQ community and history. Students and staff celebrated with music by DJ Rose and danced alongside drag queen Sabrina.
Police continue search for grand theft suspect
Electronics and personal items belonging to students were stolen at Pollak Library on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Cal State Fullerton Police Department. CSUF PD Capt. Scot Willey said two students called the department. Police officers combed through the camera system. Willey said they found footage of the suspect and sent out an email to students with an image of the suspect Thursday.
Students raise concerns at ASI community chat
The Associated Students board of directors hosted a Community Chat at the Titan Student Union on Tuesday. Students voiced their concerns about the board and issues around campus. Ramon Aquino, a fourth-year fine arts student, spoke about issues within the Arts Department regarding class availability, stating that classes are constantly full. “Classes aren’t possible to get and our students have to constantly push our graduation dates.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Orange County pushes Green New Deal
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, and the Sunrise Movement organized a rally at UC Irvine on Sunday, which featured five speakers who highlighted key issues in Orange County and promoted voter participation in the upcoming election. Ocasio-Cortez’s visit came a week after President Joe Biden’s visit to Irvine Valley College, where he discussed his administration’s efforts to relieve inflation.
CSUF student empowers veterans on campus
The VRC, originally created by the Student Veteran Association, assists veterans in student wellness, educational paperwork processing , and adapting to college and civilian life, who often struggle to find a sense of belonging on and off campus. Elisabeth Libermann, a fourth-year psychology student, works at the Veterans Resource Center to help veterans, their dependents and military-connected students find resources and people on campus.
Hazy details still surround WoMen's Center reopening
Though the university's administration said that it hoped that the WoMen’s and Adult Re-entry Center would reopen for the first week of classes, campus life will start without it. No exact location or reopening date has been announced. The center, which had existed since 1972, held frequent mental health workshops and seminars in Gordon Hall, abruptly shut down in December.
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