Pursuit | Summer 2015

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SIX CBU WOMEN TO KNOW | 44 DESTINATION: NEW YORK | 24 MAKING HER POINTE | 34

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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s the year comes to an end, so does my time at California Baptist University. As a senior, the only thing on my mind (and the mind of everyone else that hears I’m a senior) is what my plans are after graduation. It’s a constant drive to look toward the future.

But on a drive back from Northern California, I had a realization that shook me. It would be rare if I ever have another time like that where two of my best friends and myself were all together, sharing a moment where our only care was having fun and making it through the next few weeks to graduation. I was so busy looking ahead that I forgot to live right there in the moment.

It reminded me of the quote from that lovable little bear named Winnie the Pooh, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

The end of a season in your life has an interesting way of making you reminisce on your time somewhere. As I look back on my four years at this school, I compartmentalize friends, places and experiences into a beautiful scrapbook of 2 | PURSUIT

memories. But while remembering all of the good times is fun, it makes for a very difficult time to say goodbye.

Thousands of you have more time here at this school with friends, professors and experiences that will continue to change your life. And I’m so excited for you because the one thing I would have told myself is to always live in the moment. As three of my best friends from CBU go in separate directions all around the world, I wish I had more time in this setting where we are all on the same schedule, working toward the same goal and sharing experiences we would never get otherwise.

Being at CBU is such a blessing and sometimes it’s easy to take advantage.

But CBU is not only teaching you and giving you wonderful experiences, it has people who will touch your heart at the very last second, with stories and wisdom you will carry with you forever.

In this issue of Pursuit, we feature six amazing women at CBU. Each one has something in common: They live in the moment. As I look toward graduating and starting my life after school, I hope

to keep each one of them in mind. Their willingness to follow God’s path wherever it takes them and do so with a jubilant heart is inspiring. I could think of my time at CBU as an end but instead, I’ll think of it as the starting line to the marathon of my life, running toward Christ’s will and preparing myself for whatever he may bring my way.

But these six women aren’t the only ones striving toward excellence. I’ve learned it won’t always be easy — as you will see from several other stories in this issue featuring people who have pushed through so much — but it sure will be worth it. Because at the end of your season somewhere, when you have to say goodbye, the difficulty of saying those words and remembering those experiences, will remind you of how lucky you are to have had those moments with your friends on trips to wherever you felt like going that weekend. And those memories will leave you with a wonderfully fulfilled feeling.

MARIELLE SEDIN editor-in-chief

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SIX CBU WOMEN TO KNOW | 44 At California Baptist University, men are not the only ones achieving greatness. Take a look at these six strong women making their mark at CBU.

DESTINATION: NEW YORK | 24 Any traveler can conquer the Concrete Jungle this summer with just a few big-city travel tips.

MAKING HER POINTE | 34 Dance instructor Raven Gantt embraces the beat in her head and teaches those in her studio to do the same.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Week Without: Meal Swipes | 8 TWIRPed to the Altar | 10 Open-Door Policy | 12

15 TRENDS Workplace Trends: Social Media | 16 Assembling the Ensemble | 18 Books versus Nooks | 20

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TRAVEL 10 Tacky Tourist Musts | 22 Quiz: Which Beach Fits Your Personality? | 30

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ARTS Realizing Vision with Virtual Reality | 32 Plate as Canvas and Flavor as Paint | 38

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LIFESTYLE

Just Breathe | 42 Four Eats, One Treat: Watermelon | 52 Humans of CBU | 54 Three Ways to Shape Up | 58

Cover photo by Timothy Kothlow & Emily Gallina Table of Contents photo by Fletcher Perkins

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BEST OF CBU summer 2015 TREND TO TRY: CBU’S CUSTOM SNAPCHAT FILTER Looking to spice up that Snapchat selfie you took during class? Swipe right for the custom CBU filter.

MORNING ROUTINE: REC CENTER YOGA Leave your end-of-year stress behind and learn some yoga moves.

Already got your downward dog down? Go by the class to find your center at the Recreation Center every Friday at 11 a.m.

SWIPE: ICE CREAM

Forget grabbing chips or cookies on the go: Brisco’s now offers delicious ice cream that will cool you down on those scorching-hot Riverside days. Choose from an assortment of flavors such as birthday cake, fudge bars and more.

SWEET SIP: WANDA’S DRINK OF THE MONTH If the ice cream in No. 3 isn’t your thing, don’t worry — you won’t be left out. Every month, Wanda’s offers a specialty drink.

For April, don’t miss out on the Twix Frescente frappuccino. One more delicious way to stay cool this summer.

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SUMMER HEALTH TIP: SOAK UP SOME VITAMIN D “Vitamin D is a hormone that is generated by sun exposure to the skin. It allows cells to mature, boosts the immune system, helps with calcium absorption and activates feel-good hormones. With 20 minutes in the hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., you can make enough vitamin D without sunscreen.

So take in all the sunlight in that time frame but don’t forget to put your sunscreen on after,” says CBU Lancer Wellness.

Photos by Julie Gurrola & Marielle Sedin

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A WEEK WITHOUT

MEAL SWIPES WITH HANNAH BURNETT

There will not always be a time in our lives where going to get food means a quick trip to Chick-fil-A or a feast in the Alumni Dining Commons. After four years of convenient dining made for students, what kind of challenges will students face once meal swipes are a thing of the past? I went a week without meal swipes and saw a glimpse of that reality.

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TO MY SURPRISE, THE NECESSITY OF COOKING FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK HELD BOTH UNANTICIPATED CHALLENGES AND LOADS OF FUN.

lthough I’m in my second year of college, I have never experienced the need to cook for myself. As one of those kids who hung around the kitchen while my mom made dinner, giving up my meal swipes for a week seemed as if it would be fun and easy. To my surprise, cooking for an entire week held both unanticipated challenges and loads of fun.

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BUYING FOOD REQUIRES MONEY. On my first day, I ventured to the grocery store and poked at different packages of meat, stared blankly at an overwhelming variety of cereal choices and tried to remember what my mom had told me makes a “good” avocado.

After upgrading my shopping basket to a cart and just over $50 later, I was ready to check out. Considering my meal plan averages about $10 every time I swipe, this was a bargain. Sure, one day I was a living cliché and ate ramen for lunch, but with a little creativity, I had meals lined up for the rest of the week.

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IT IS POSSIBLE FOR DORM KITCHENS TO SMELL LIKE SOMETHING OTHER THAN POPCORN AND FROZEN HOT WINGS. I utilized the first floor kitchen in Simmons Hall, or as I refer to it — the cooking closet. “Kitchen” seems like a generous term since the space has a stove, oven, microwave, sink, refrigerator, cleaning cart and two vending machines, leaving a narrow aisle through which to walk. To start off my gourmet meal, I poured some water and a cup of rice into Photo by Raine Paul Previous page photo by Katie Ring

my rice cooker and flipped the switch. I know; call me Chef Burnett. Next, time for the chicken. Working with raw meat was by far my least favorite part of the entire week.

Placing the chicken breasts in my frying pan, drizzling some olive oil and shaking on a few spices, the dorm lobby began to smell differently from normal.

Soon, students were walking into the lobby and saying, “It smells so good in here!” The rice clicked off and I finished cooking the chicken until I was positive I wouldn’t give myself food poisoning. I grabbed a handful of lettuce, put everything on a plate and dinner was served.

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COOKING TAKES TIME. Although I had cooked the chicken breast previously, waiting for the pot of water to boil for my pasta took longer than I expected. When I was finished cooking, I quickly dumped the contents into a bowl, tucked it under my arm like a football and ran to class with my Italian dinner of chicken, pasta and parma rosa sauce.

By the end of the week I realized how handy it is to eat on campus. Grabbing a quick bite and then moving on to my next task really saves time. I became appreciative of my time.

I was forced to slow down, if only for 20 minutes, while my food cooked instead of eating on the run. Finding time to cook turned out to be more difficult than cooking itself.

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EATING IS A SOCIAL OCCASION. For hall dinner, I usually take my residents to the ADC, where we find a long table, choose from a variety of food

and chat about life.

Because no meal swipes meant no Caf, I decided to take my girls to a local wonder: Waffle Wednesday at the Daily Brew Coffee House.

On another night, I was excited about dinner as I made spaghetti for myself and a group of friends. Cooking ground beef, dumping in a jar of spaghetti sauce and using the noodles I had made earlier in the week for the across-campus-fiasco made dinner easy. Everyone needs to eat, and somehow eating together makes food taste better.

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STARING AT A FRYING PAN AND CLICKING TONGS OPEN AND CLOSED CAN BE REALLY THERAPEUTIC. Often swamped with homework and other responsibilities, I found cooking helped me relax and take a much needed break. The calming action of stirring, alone time and other tranquil actions of cooking helped me refocus. The next time I’m stressing out about an exam, I’ll break open a box of instant macaroni and cheese to enjoy a relaxing 30 minutes of meal preparation.

Throughout the week, I realized how ungrateful I had become to have good food choices around campus available whenever I wanted. It made me realize the pace at which I live my life is not always healthy, and sometimes that manifests itself in my food choices.

As someone who generally eats healthy, the week served as a reminder to slow down, be grateful for the food I’m eating and enjoy the people with whom I share my meals.

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A freshman tradition led to a lasting relationship for two California Baptist University students.

BY MONICA SOLANO

There will come moments in any relationship when it feels as if one is riding an emotional roller-coaster. Having to put aside your own needs and ensuring that Christ is at the center of it all can be difficult.

Caleb Mott, senior intercultural studies major, and Katey Santillan, senior music education major, are not your typical couple.

With Mott being a CBU Crazy and Santillan serving with the chapel worship band, this recognizable California Baptist University couple has learned to grow and support each other over the past three and a half years.

Mott and Santillan’s story began the first day of music camp their freshman year before the school year started.

Santillan knew everyone but Mott when sitting down in the cafeteria and, as fate would have it, the only open seat in the room was right next to him.

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like him at first,” Santillan says. “But after, I realized I misjudged him.”

The two spent the following days getting to know each other and before they knew it, Santillan and Mott were at Six Flags Magic Mountain on an annual TWIRP event hosted by CBU, and started dating soon after.

The summer after their freshman year, Mott and Santillan volunteered through their church for a mission trip to India.

Before the trip began, Mott and Santillan made the mature decision to put their relationship on hold in order to focus on bringing the gospel to India.

“That kind of defined our relationship,” Santillan says. “What grew us the most was training and going overseas together.

We both grew a lot and realized we had the same passions for wanting to work overseas and loved learning about new cultures.”

Mott describes his time in India serving alongside Santillan as a growing season. Having her by his side as a friend, supporting each other and being able to talk to her about how they both felt

Seniors Caleb Mott, intercultural studies major, and Katey Santillan, music education major, have grown and matured in their relationships with each other and Christ since their TWIRP dates to an amusement park and a local ice rink freshman year (inset picture).

prepared Mott mentally and spiritually for a deeper relationship to blossom after that first summer.

“It’s especially hard in the beginning to be spiritual with someone because I felt as if culture didn’t want to see (relationships) as that, and it was only about making someone your best friend,” Mott says.

Having spent their first summer in India and getting back together once their trip was over, Mott and Santillan slowly tackled the hardships and responsibilities of their relationship more during their sophomore and junior years.

“We realized we couldn’t let our relationship get in the way of our spiritual walk or other relationships,” Santillan says. “We had to work hard to make sure (our relationship) wasn’t going to harm responsibilities we were committed to.”

They understood committing to each other was not always going to be easy and had to accept it if they did not see each other as often as possible.

“We have been through enough hard conversations and hard times to know we are going to be OK,” Mott says.

Photo by Katie Ring

In their fourth year together, Mott and Santillan reflect on how they’ve learned to spend time with people aside from each other and remind them to place Christ and others before themselves.

“I see Caleb as my best friend,” Santillan says. “I know that’s cheesy, but he’s my favorite person to hang out with and I can talk to him about anything. We don’t have to be doing anything to have fun. We can be content just sitting next to each other.”

Through bettering each other, coping with each other’s flaws and the general ups and downs of a relationship, Mott and Santillan have cultivated a special bond between each other.

“Obviously she’s the person I’m closest to.

She’s my best friend,” Mott says. “She’s the one that challenges me the most to grow and beyond that, the person that drives me to grow closer in my relationships with others, God and school.”

Dating since their freshman year and now planning a summer wedding, Mott and Santillan agreed it was not easy, but maturing and growing in their relationship was worth the effort.

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open-door

POLICY

BY COURTNEY COLEMAN

Dirk Dallas, assistant professor of graphic design, and Jillian Dose, sophomore film production and graphic design double major, take a time-out from the traditional classroom setting to enjoy discussions over lunch on campus.

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Photo by Courtney Coleman

entomology at the University of California, Riverside, teaches several classes, one of which lists nearly 500 students on its roster.

“I think it’s much easier for students to get lost in the shuffle at a large university than at a small (university),” White says.

White says there are benefits and drawbacks to both small and large schools.

Students who thrive in hands-on scenarios will find comfort at a smaller school, but students who desire to blend into the crowd may prefer a large university.

“At a state school, it’s what you make of it,” White says. “You have the opportunity to do a lot of things, but you have to have the initiative and drive to do it.”

Oddly enough, UCR has a studentfaculty ratio of 18-to-1, according to U.S. News & World Report, yet student-faculty interaction typically takes place when the student initiates it.

“I think you have to be more proactive about it,” White says. “It’s not going to come to you.”

ADVICE TO STUDENTS: YOUR PROFESSORS WILL RESPOND IF YOU TAKE THE INITIATIVE. DR. TIM MOSTELLER And that seems to be the most prominent issue with student and faculty communication in a collegiate setting.

Students often feel hesitant to approach their professors and, in turn, miss out on opportunities for important interaction.

It is hard to say exactly why students keep their distance, but Dr. Tim Mosteller, associate professor of philosophy at CBU, is just one of many professors who wishes students would reach out.

“Advice to students: Your professors will respond if you take the initiative,” Mosteller says.

At CBU it is required for faculty to have open-door office hours where students are welcome to discuss their coursework.

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requests at the beginning of class.

“I just feel like the Lord put me here in a Christian setting (and I should) take advantage of it,” Mosteller says. “The prayer requests are a way to go, ‘Hey, I’m here, and I’m praying for you.’ It demonstrates concern.”

But the topic of where boundaries lie, especially within the setting of smaller universities, is a difficulty for students and professors alike.

Dr. Troy Hutchings, an expert on ethics in the classroom who earned his doctorate in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University, says it is important for faculty to understand the professional roles they play in the lives of students.

“The well-intentioned educator needs to carefully consider how support, care and advocacy can best be given to the student,” Hutchings says. “If a teacher or faculty member is acting outside his or her given professional role, then an erosion of boundaries may occur. This most often is not malicious, but usually occurs because educators care for their students.”

Likewise, students also need to know the difference between an appropriate mentorship and a peer-to-peer friendship.

The class sizes at CBU allow for a more intimate setting, allowing professors to act as mentors within their field — a significant advantage in small-school higher education.

Students can certainly initiate a relationship, but they must also help it fit within the confines of educational professionalism, primarily by respecting the fact that faculty and students are not peer-to-peer friends.

Those small classes and open-door policies have a meaningful impact as it is evident CBU professors take the time to invest in students’ lives. Dr. Amy Stumpf, professor of society and religion at CBU, says CBU professors are not just transmitting information — they are given the opportunity to transform lives.

“We are launching people who are going to change the world,” Stumpf says.

“I know it’s a cliché, but in some way or another they are going to shape for better or for worse the community they live in.

We really see ourselves having an influence through our students.”

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WORKPLACE TRENDS:

BY BROOKE BIDDLE

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ork hard, play hard” is the motto for many. Social media today is no longer simply a place to post those vacation photos; it has become a vital element utilized in the workplace.

Social media now influences employers’ perspectives on potential employees, helps companies brand themselves and has become one’s digital footprint on society.

California Baptist University alumni Elena Zanone and Shayna Moreno currently work at Cover Story Communication in Temecula, Calif. Zanone graduated from CBU as a communication arts major and journalism minor, while Moreno holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public relations. Cover Story Communications is a boutique public relations agency working with media relations for a variety of clientele.

“It doesn’t matter what industry you are going into, social media touches every industry now,” says Zanone, who, in addition to her work as a social media account manager at Cover Story Communications, has experience working with Westbound Communications, KCAL FM (96.7 KCAL Rocks), X-Box, Excela Communications and Ugg Australia, among many others. Through her experiences and current role at Cover Story Communications, she sheds light on the importance of social media in the workplace today.

Before or upon entering a career, social media expertise can be a craft often expected

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ELENA ZANONE and sought after by employers.

“It’s important you know the space, that you are relevant and that you understand the digital marketplace,” Zanone says.

This relevancy comes with daily positive engagement in social media. Zanone suggests students actively engage in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. “(LinkedIn is) a virtual resume, and a place to start building your footprint for your professional life,” Zanone says. If an employer types a person’s name in a Google search, one’s LinkedIn profile may come up as one of the top five searches.

Brendan Mignogna, marketing and art director for Fortress Eyewear Company in Lake Forest, Calif., maintains the company’s website and digital content and refers to himself as the “creationist.”

“Prior to social media, the only interaction we had with our customers was in stores,” Mignogna says. “This opened up a very large channel of brand identification, allowing our audience to grow and, in turn, our sales increased.”

Social media is a valuable customer service tool because “you are put right on the ground with the consumer and you are able to talk to them in real time,” Zanone says.

Fortress predominately uses the social media platforms of Instagram and Facebook to connect with its consumers and help reach a wide range of people.

With many on the hunt for jobs, social media allows people to not only connect with a business, but to present themselves through their online profiles in order to make a lasting impression on potential employers.

Recently, Fortress signed professional surfer Bethany Hamilton to its ambassador’s team, acting as a face for the company. This boosted social media popularity and brand identification with its target demographics. Their ambassadors help engage their audience “from the 14-year-old surfers to the 50-year-old, off-road racers,” Mignogna says.

When an individual hears about a company or product, they will likely check Instagram and other social media outlets to get a sense of the company or product’s vibe.

“You get more of a taste of their company through their social (media) because a website only says so much, but when you’re on their social you can see everyday life through it,” says Moreno, account director at Cover Story Communications.

Customers often gauge a company’s likability simply by how many followers exist on its social media platforms.

“This could be their first time seeing the company and what they represent, creating their first

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and long-lasting impression,” Mignogna says.

Social media is a digital representation of oneself, available for the world to see. This “virtual you” may often be the first look an employer has at a potential employee.

“Social media gives us a direct look into a potential employee’s life, passions, habits and desires.

We can quickly get an understanding of who they are and what they want to be,” Mignogna says.

A digital information site, Klout, can tell individuals their social media engagement score on a scale from one to 100, where they rank in importance.

“Companies are now even recruiting through social media,” Moreno says.

This Klout number may be useful during a job interview, for example, to showcase one’s social media savvy.

Social media opens opportunities in the workplace. Students should post with a purpose, in today’s culture, a tweet might land the job.

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ASSEMBLING THE

Ensemble

FLANNEL SHIRT A flannel shirt is a solid addition to any outfit.

Looking rad in plaid has been a key fixture since the ’90s and the trend has not wavered since.

BY RANDY PLAVAJKA

When planning what to wear on a first date, it’s important to prepare an outfit for versatility. Whether it’s snowing, blazing hot or pouring rain, these outfits will tackle the range of Southern California’s weather.

SHOES

Keep the shoes simple; comfort is key. Generic shoes such as low-top Converse, Vans or Nikes will do the job just fine in any date destination.

SOLID PANTS

On a date, it is important to expect the unexpected.

A pair of pants provides the full coverage that a pair of shorts can’t match. Hiking, climbing, running or just sitting and relaxing can all be done in the right pair of pants. However, they shouldn’t make their own fashion statement. Leave the shiny gold joggers for a CBU sporting event.

BELT

Always wear a belt to ensure no embarrassing incidents occur while trying to impress the girl.

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On cooler days, a thin jacket can be handy. Not only will it keep you warm on a chilly evening, but you can also score major points with your date if she needs that extra layer to stay warm once the sun goes down.

NEUTRAL LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT

A long-sleeve base is an essential to a versatile outfit.

This layer is easily interchangeable in terms of color and fit. If it’s going to be a warm evening, substitute in a nice T-shirt.

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LIGHT WINDBREAKER

A thin windbreaker can save the day on a date. Bringing a jacket is always a safe bet in preparation for any odd SoCal weather, unless you luck out and snag your date’s jacket (but bring your own sweater just in case.)

A thinly-knit scarf can take your outfit from trend-follower to trendsetter.

HAIR TIES

Hair ties are important to have on hand, literally. Being out on the town can take its toll on the half hour of preparation that went into your hairstyle so make sure to always plan for hair mishaps.

SHOES

JEANS OR SOLID-COLORED CAPRIS Comfort and movability make capris or full length pants the way to go. Being up and active on a date means you don’t have to dress formally, just pick the pants in which you feel best.

Photos by Emily Gallina & Graham Allgood

Avoid flip flops. They may withstand heavy use during the semester, but it is best to wear something comfortable and supportive. If going on a hike,walking/running shoes will work perfectly. If just a causal night on the town, flats will do.

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books

nooks versus

BY CHANTHOU SAN

A 6-ounce tablet downloading your textbook in one hand. In the other, a 4-pound textbook. Mid-class, a giant “Low Battery” warning pops up, but no outlet in sight. Cue the large textbook with pages crinkling due to countless times you spilled food and drinks on it.

Modern-day students face a small but significant First World problem: choosing between tablets or books. Here are a few make-it or break-it options to consider when deciding between classic paperback or a tablet.

Books Books never run out of batteries, which means one less trip to the charging station with weird strangers.

Judging a book by its cover is a great conversation starter, especially when those books are lavishly stacked on a coffee table.

Resell options available through online, campus and secondhand bookstores may bring a little extra change to the coffee fund.

Although some books have a built-in dictionary in the back, most books do not include this luxury.

The printing of books leaves a massive carbon footprint because of the millions of harvested trees as well as the wastewater produced.

Books start to deteriorate after a few years and an unattractive, musty smell can develop.

Nooks Tablets are highly interactive with the capability of storing thousands of books, movies, shows and apps at the touch of a fingertip — all of which couldn’t fit in a Jansport.

Lighting and text size adjustments are convenient for sensitive eyes.

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A cheaper alternative in PDF format is always available if students are in between paychecks and the expensive bookstore version is not an option.

Consumer electronics contain chemicals that, if used otherwise, could be harmful to the reader and the environment.

Some tablets, with the exception of those manufactured by Apple, are still assembled with hazardous amounts of lead, PVC and flame-retardants.

The artificial light emitted from tablets may disrupt a good night’s sleep and lead to abnormal sleeping patterns.

Photo by Emily Gallina

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hen living close to a city like Los Angeles, it’s easy to overlook all the attractions that people from around the world travel to see. We grumble and brush past the tourists buying quirky trinkets and capturing the perfect Kodak moment on Hollywood Boulevard, but they’re having the time of their lives. So why not loosen up and embrace it? Here are a few tips to help you bring out your inner tacky tourist in our beautiful backyard of LA.

1. DRESS TO IMPRESS

7. EXPLORE THE CULTURE

Pull out those dad sandals, that trendy fanny pack from the ‘90s, the Hawaiian button-down that has been tucked away in the attic and the good-looking visor that blocks those harmful rays trickling in through the smog. Slap some sunscreen on your nose and you’ll be the best mismatched person strutting the streets.

When exploring a tourist spot, take advantage of the different cultures represented at every turn. From traditional dishes to close-knit craft shops, there is history to be tasted and seen no matter where you are.

2. PHOTO-OP WITH A LANDMARK Taking a picture with a monumental landmark is essential, especially when doing the “holding” pose. Try different angles such as holding the Hollywood sign in your palms or balancing it on your head. Don’t worry about looking like an idiot — the best part about traveling is that you’ll most likely never see any of the people staring at you again.

3. BUY A KEY CHAIN What better way to remember the spelling of your name than to buy a personalized key chain with “LA” inscribed onto it. At $5 a pop, it’s practically a steal.

4. EMBRACE THE “I <3 __” T-SHIRTS T-shirts expressing the new feelings you have for the city you’re visiting can be found at gift shops or from vendors on the street. The decision is easy: Buy a few for friends and family at home, even if they’ll never wear it. And don’t forget to get one for yourself!

5. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAMERA A simple digital point-and-shoot works well but if you really want to embrace the tourist culture, pick up a disposable camera. The best part about these cheap plastic boxes is that there is no screen on the back to immediately display your photos, giving your prints that long-lost element of surprise.

6. FOLLOW THE CROWD Always be sure to check out the iconic streets of the city you’re visiting.

Along Hollywood Boulevard, marble stars can be found with famous names etched into the stone. While you may not see your celebrity crush roaming the street, you can still go on a scavenger hunt to find their star on the sidewalk.

Photos by Katey Lee Previous page photo by Fletcher Perkins

8. TAKE A TOUR Guided bus tours such as Starline Tours combine a stroll through notable parts of the city and a hopon, hop-off double-decker bus ride. If you want to see Amoeba Music, the world’s largest independent record store, it’s just a bus tour away.

9. BE ON THE LOOKOUT Every large city has its fair share of celebrities who pop into town. If you are someone who makes his or her own luck, head over to Beverly Hills to sneak up to the gates of some of your favorite stars’ homes.

10. VISIT A WELLKNOWN RESTAURANT When touring, avoid chain restaurants. Wienerschnitzel has nothing on a Pink’s Hot Dogs’ famous chili dog. Eating one will give you a sense of LA in every bite.

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HOW TO

CONQUER

BY JESSICA BILLS PHOTOS BY FLETCHER PERKINS

Bright lights, streets overflowing with crowds power-walking to work and skyscrapers that reach the clouds. Use your summer break wisely and visit a city full of possibilites. This is what many call the capital of the world.

Welcome to New York City.

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ew York City is more than likely the setting of at least one show you have binge-watched on Netflix: “Friends,” “Gossip Girl” and “How I Met Your Mother,” for instance. As the eighth largest city in the world, NYC is a mecca for the arts, the American business hub and home to some of the nation’s most iconic landmarks.

With every other street giving you flashbacks from a Woody Allen movie, there is an eagerness to see everything.

However, unless you are there for more than a week, it is unlikely you’ll be able to soak in every detail of this grand city.

But don’t be discouraged. No matter how long your stay, even if only for a few days, be ready and well-researched to maximize your experience in the city that never sleeps.

The streets of New York are flooded with a vast array of people who all fall into “the hustle” of the Big Apple.

There is a unity between the hot dogcart guy and the CEO. Sidewalks are shared between editors and construction workers. The communion of “the hustle” is one in which all visitors must partake.

So kick your California step into third gear and commune with the locals as you stride alongside them. Soon you will find yourself in lockstep with one of the most talked about cities in the world.

NYC TRAVEL TIP No. 1: Be aware of cars. Traffic lights are merely a suggestion in New York.

If a taxi takes your right of way, as a pedestrian, go ahead and channel your inner-Dustin Hoffman: “Hey, I’m walking here.” We won’t judge.

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Brooklyn Bridge

WHATEVER YOU AND YOUR PALS DECIDE TO DO, SLEEP LESS AND STAY CAFFEINATED. For food lovers, New York is the place to be.

While Yelp can help you find great restaurants to try, be sure to check in with the locals who know the city better. Do some research before you go. Pre-pick one restaurant a day to visit, whether it’s a lunch deal at an Irish pub or a GroupOn deal for an Italian pizzeria.

NYC TRAVEL TIP No. 2: Allow for spontaneity. Some of the best eatery experiences happen when you randomly pick a hole-in-the-wall restaurant without using your smart phone.

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There are many sights to see so don’t let food eat up all of your money. You haven’t even purchased your souvenirs yet!

Now that you have some fuel, time to explore. New York City is too large and complex to go to the Statue of Liberty in the morning and then the Upper East Side in the afternoon. Most of your time will be spent traveling.

NYC TRAVEL TIP No. 3: Choose one area to tackle each day. Take the subway to Lower Manhattan, see Wall Street, Battery

Conquering New York takes strategic planning. Do some research to find the best times, the cheapest deals and the most unique angles to get the perfect shot of the city.

Park, then walk to the Brooklyn Bridge.

Your Instagram game will be strong from your wise planning.

Something we don’t typically experience with our Southern California palmtree terrain is public transportation. In Manhattan, the subway is your friend.

While this process may be intimidating at first, it is not as complicated as it seems.

Type your desired location into Google Maps and press the subway icon. It will tell you exactly where to go. Be aware of any lines closed due to construction. You don’t want to end up waiting for a subway that won’t come for 45 minutes.

New York is also the Grand Central Station of fashion. Even passengers boarding flights heading into New York dress to impress.

NYC TRAVEL TIP No. 4: Engage the culture by bringing your best wardrobe. But be aware that shoes will make or sincerely break you. Heels

should be reserved for only a few hours at dinner and a Broadway show.

For the guys, make sure you bring a nice pair of Oxfords or loafers for that upscale dinner. The women traveling with you will notice and be thankful for your presence.

Be creative with how you plan to conquer New York. Come up with your list of landmarks to see, local coffee shops to try and activities to do. Maybe you’ll spend the day stalking Broadway celebrities outside their stage door in hopes of getting an autograph. Or you can venture away from the tourist crowds and find that great hole-in-the-wall restaurant.

Whatever you and your pals decide to do, sleep less and stay caffeinated. Embrace the ideology of the City That Never Sleeps — you can catch up on your Z’s on the flight home. You don’t have any time to waste. Each day has an aura of adventure mixed with memorable happenings. There truly is no city like New York.

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SKIP THAT, DO THIS money-saving tips

SKIP:

BUYING FULL PRICE TICKETS.

College is expensive. Don’t spend your fall tuition on a full-price ticket to a Broadway show.

DO: GET RUSH TICKETS.

These range from $30-60. Get in line at the ticket booth of the theater the morning of the show. They start distributing at 7 a.m. so make sure you get there early to ensure seats that won’t leave you squinting through the entire show.

Or try the TKTS booth: There is a booth in the middle of Wall Street that sells tickets from 20-50 percent off full price. They distribute tickets at 3:30 p.m. Tickets go fast, so know what you want.

SKIP: RENTING A CAR.

Other than at your hotel, you will never find parking — ask any local.

DO: WALK OR TAKE THE SUBWAY.

You can use Embark NYC Subway App to find out where your train is and when it will arrive. This app, which works without a cellphone signal, serves as a trip planner that sends schedule updates based on service changes and advisories.

Everyone walks, so be conscious of your shoes and enjoy taking part in the hustle of local pedestrians.

SKIP: TAKING A TAXI.

Hailing a cab may make you feel like a real New Yorker but there are cheaper alternatives.

DO:

TRY UBER.

If you are in desperate need of a car to save you from your navigational errors, this car service system’s quick pickups will take you on any exploration you desire. Get a fare quote, connect with your driver and let the automated system do the rest.

SKIP: SEEING A MOVIE.

Unless it’s a premiere and Jake Gyllenhaal is there.

DO: CHECK THE MET.

Spend time at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and immerse yourself in artistic cultures from all around the world.

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Times Square

Rooftops at 7th Avenue and 53rd Street

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W HI C H BE A C H F I T S YO U R

PERSONALITY?

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omeone once said that “our memories of the ocean will linger on long after our footprints in the sand are gone.” Take this quiz to find out which beach you should visit this summer and what memories you may make there.

1.WHEN SOAKING UP SOME SUN AT THE BEACH, WHAT IS YOUR PRIMARY REASON FOR BEING THERE? a. Adventure! I love being spontaneous; that’s when all the best memories are created. b. Bonding with family and friends, hopefully over snacks. c. Crawling around in the sand to capture the perfect hipster picture. d. Breaking out my wetsuit and swimming with the fish. e. Getting a workout, of course. I can’t skip leg day.

4. IT ’S A MIRACLE : NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND !

WHAT DO YOU DO? a. Jump into large tide pools. I live for the thrill. b. Ride a Ferris wheel overlooking the ocean and beautiful city lights of Los Angeles. c. Go on a mini-road trip with my best friends and blast the tunes. d. Get in a submarine and live under the sea for an afternoon. e. Play beach volleyball and go surfing to burn off those Chick-fil-A cookies.

5. HOW FAR ARE YOU WILLING TO DRIVE? a. 48 miles: I am a college student and gas isn’t cheap. b. 70 miles: But only if I have someone to talk with. c. 94 miles: I love road trips! d&e. 45 miles: I’ll race you there.

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2.WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY AT THE BEACH?

a. Getting splashed by giant waves but facing the challenge and swimming out deeper. b. Walking on the pier and having philosophical conversations with my loved ones. c. Seeing majestic sunsets. The way the light hits those rocks and reflects off the water is pure perfection. d. Coral reefs and colorful fish. I love connecting with my inner-Nemo. e. Surfing: Saltwater is the cure to all wounds.

3.WHICH COULD YOU NOT SURVIVE WITHOUT? a. Rainbow sandals because I’m a Californian. b. Dippin’ Dots. I can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. c. A camera. I wasn’t really there if I didn’t take any photos, right? d. A waterproof-iPhone case. I have to protect my investment. e. My surfboard. I would do just about anything for the perfect wave.

6.WHAT FOOD OR DRINK DESCRIBES YOU THE BEST? a. Cliff Bars, trail mix and other snacks I can easily fit in my hiking backpack. b. Seafood, especially shrimp. c. Coffee, coffee and more coffee. I could survive on caffeine alone. d. Anything except fish, since fish are friends, not food. e. Fruit salad and low-fat Greek yogurt; that beach bod won’t appear by itself.

RESULTS MOSTLY A’s: THOUSAND STEPS BEACH You love adventure and doing things out of the ordinary. At Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna, you can enjoy the tide pools, the 230 steps leading to the beach or the caves when the tide is low, fulfilling your craving for an adrenaline rush.

MOSTLY B ’s: SANTA MONICA STATE BEACH Quality time with friends and family is important to you; that’s why Santa Monica Beach is the perfect place for you to visit. With its amusement park, 26-mile bike path and pier overlooking the sparkling ocean, it’s a great place to be with people you love.

MOSTLY C ’s: EL MATADOR STATE BEACH You live for the perfect shot of the sunset, especially when it’s complemented with massive rock formations and caves along the coastline. Scenic views and perfect lighting inspire you. All you need at the beach is good music, your camera and an iced, vanilla latte.

MOSTLY D ’s: CORONA DEL MAR Being underwater with a plethora of marine creatures excites you. Nothing sounds better than an afternoon exploring the sea in a submarine that provides beautiful sights of sea lions, sea birds and giant kelp forests.

MOSTLY E ’s: HUNTINGTON BEACH Nothing compares to the rush you feel after surfing an enormous wave.

For an active day in Huntington, check out the beach volleyball nets by the pier or the surfing and windsurfing lessons.

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he world of virtual reality has moved much further than most of us realize and the College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design is beginning the descent into the nearly limitless world of integrating imagination with potential realities.

In 2015, California Baptist University’s CAVAD program procured Oculus Rift, a mounted virtual reality system that allows users to interact with virtual worlds via a set of boxy, black, all-encompassing goggles strapped in front of students’ eyes.

These goggles, which feature an internal screen and hardware that responds to its user’s movement, are frequently associated with entertainment, such as 3-D gaming and simulations.

However, the new Oculus VR goggles are more equipped to deal with rapid movement and response than previous attempts in the field.

Transportive and revolutionary, Oculus goggles are a first step into a more masterful blending of the virtual with the sensory.

Of course, at CBU, the focus is not merely on the quality of the virtual manifestation, but educating interested students on the practical and necessary skills to create the world within the lenses.

Brett Biermann, adjunct professor of graphic design, teaches a course he and his students call X-Lab, which focuses on the philosophy of technology and the creation of both augmented and virtual realities for interactive public use.

“The (oculus) lenses we got are only for developers, so they’re not yet for public use,”

Biermann says. “Virtual Reality is getting to the point where it can be used for public consumption, though, especially for video games and films. Here, especially, I want to use them to make VR-based films, and everyone here is trying to figure out what the rules of this new medium are, and we are trying to figure out how to use VR to tell stories.”

The students in Biermann’s X-Lab course are not only some of the first students to interact with this amplified form of virtual reality, but the first in the CAVAD program to create templates for the work CBU students will do with virtual reality for years to come.

“As a team leader for the VR team, I recognize that we’re really just working to showcase the potential of the virtual world,” says Matt Cook, junior graphic design major.

“We are doing a theoretical project meant to show how Oculus can be used outside obvious uses like 3-D video games — specifically building a world that someone bedridden in a hospital could use to create a safe haven despite their current circumstance.”

Cook and his teammates see the Oculus lenses as a form of exploratory freedom, both for those interested in using it for personal recreation like gaming and for those who might need it to learn or explore an area without actually going there.

With the help of Biermann, CAVAD is pushing the limits of possibility and giving students the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology of the future.

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MAKING POINTE HER

BY RAINE PAUL

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irst twirling across stage when she was only three years old, Raven Gantt was raised in a dance studio, growing and thriving with each step along the way.

For Gantt, senior journalism major at California Baptist University, dance is more than just a hobby. It has been a vessel to express her creativity and, now, an avenue for her to share her passion with aspiring dancers.

Gantt recalls constantly dancing around the house when she was a young girl, always asking for her mother and sister to watch. While most kids were still getting comfortable walking, Gantt was working on her taps, pliés and jazz hands. Ever since her first class, dance became — and always will be — a major part of Gantt’s life.

Putting her personal dance career on hold while attending school, Gantt has immersed herself into the world of choreography. Gantt returned to the studio that first fostered her love of dance, Backstreet Performing Arts Dance Studio in downtown Riverside, where she has been a full-time teacher/ choreographer for the past four years.

Working at the studio six days a week, Gantt says she’s grateful for the opportunities choreography has given her.

“I found a way through teaching to stay involved with dance while attending school,” Gantt says.

“Finding an outlet through choreography really saved me because I

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don’t think I could ever stop creating.”

Drawing inspiration from worldrenowned choreographers such as Sonya Tayeh, Mia Michaels and Travis Wall, Gantt has developed a unique style that is respected by those with whom she works.

“I have so much respect for Raven,” says Megan Jenkins, a teacher and choreographer who collaborates with Gantt at Backstreet Performing Arts Dance Studio. “She definitely knows what’s in style, what’s new and is willing to spin that in ways other than what people are already doing.”

Gantt is willing to push boundaries when it comes to her choreography.

“I am definitely into things that are different,” Gantt says. “I don’t like cookie-cutter performances or choreography; I like things that are out of bounds.”

Creative to her core, Gantt is constantly inspired and awed by the world around her.

“Whenever I hear music I am either choreographing or struggling to stay still,” Grant says. “I always have some sort of rhythm going on in my head.

When people ask me ‘How do you come up with that?’ or ‘How do you pull dances from a piece of music?’ I never really have an answer for them. Dance is something that just comes out of me.”

For such a young choreographer, Gantt has already honed her craft. More than just a pattern of fancy moves

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thrown together with music, Gantt creates moving art on stage.

“Raven is extremely detail-oriented; she picks up on things most people wouldn’t see or hear in music,” Jenkins says. “She has a really great eye for dynamics and makes interesting choreography choices. Raven challenges me to think about what I am creating and brings out the best in me.”

Not only inspiring her co-workers, Gantt has formed relationships with the girls she teaches.

Sienna Martinez, a dancer who has worked with Gantt the past four years, refers to Gantt as both a close friend and mentor.

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Martinez describes Gantt as one of the most passionate people she knows. Always pushing her dancers, Gantt hopes to pass along her love of dance to the girls in the studio.

“Dance has really shaped me into who I am today. I value the commitment it takes to be a strong dancer,” Gantt says. “There are so many times when dance is really hard and, unlike a lot of things today, you can’t just push a button and get it; you have to work for it. However, dance shows you that if you put in hard work, you will be rewarded.”

Gantt’s choreography both inspires and challenges dancers. Still that same little girl who first slipped on her ballet slippers, Gantt’s lasting love for dance continues to bring her to the studio, night after night.

Motivating her dancers is key when inspiring them to try new tricks to incorporate into a dance routine Gantt and her students have been learning.

I ALWAYS HAVE SOME SORT OF RHYTHM GOING ON IN MY HEAD. DANCE IS SOMETHING THAT JUST COMES OUT OF ME. RAVEN GANTT

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PLATE AS CANVAS & FLAVOR AS PAINT

BY BREEANNA SCHMIDT

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When preparing a dish, chefs know that love and creativity must go into each ingredient for their food to be enjoyed by many, both in its appearance and in its taste.

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ooking around, it’s easy to see this is no ordinary kitchen. People frantically hustling around, orders barked back and forth and dish after dish being plated and served. The tools found in this unconventional art studio are ingredients, utensils and creativity. The art produced here is rather unorthodox: It’s food art.

“Food art is committing to a dish and sticking to the flavor,” says Philip Pretty, executive chef at Fundamental LA in Westwood, California. “When all the textures, froth, puree, garnishes, different colors and flavors are combined (on the dish), I feel like that is art itself.”

At Fundamental LA, Pretty is creating beautiful and artistic dishes for his guests. They are composed of fresh ingredients and prepared with care and finesse.

When he steps into the kitchen, Pretty considers himself “a person who likes to do different things in different ways.”

Nancy Ward, lecturer in arts at California Baptist University, says she appreciates art in all forms and sees the artistic qualities of food art.

“If you are talking about something that is beautifully well done, I do think culinary arts is an art form,” Ward says. “But in the strict definition of art that we study, art through the ages and art history, cooking is not included in that canon.”

As an artist, Ward says she enjoys food art and the experience it brings. Ward sees the connection food

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holds to an evolution of luxury in American culture.

“It is kind of a manifestation of our wealth as a culture,” Ward says. “If you live in a culture or social level where you are just working to get your next meal, you can’t afford to have a cake that looks like the Eiffel Tower or have a meal that costs $80 because it’s so beautiful and perfect.”

Pascal Olhats is the executive chef and owner of Pascal, Café Jardin and Pascal’s Tea Garden Creperie, three restaurants located around Southern California.

Here, Olhats is given the opportunity to create his edible art.

“Once I start cooking, I feel the artist coming out of me and that is the best part,” Olhats says.

Although Olhats says he enjoys painting in his spare time, his primary canvas is the plate.

“When I sit in front of a plate, it is like an empty canvas — make it look good, make it taste good,” Olhats says. “I want to make it please your eyes before it pleases your taste.”

Chefs such as Olhats create pieces that, unlike the artwork in a museum, engage senses beyond sight. “(Chefs) are taking you through courses that create an effect and have a whole set of aesthetics attached to them that take the customer on a journey,” Ward says.

“It takes a lot of creativity and artfulness to understand and execute that kind of experience.”

For Pretty and Olhats, food is about more than taste, it’s a beautiful experience and a singular art form.

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A good way to relieve anxiety is to do something to distract from it. Laura Leon, sophomore psychology major, demonstrates the anxiety that can come in school.

Increased work loads, changes in sleeping habits and diet, vacations and more responsbility can lead to increased anxiety in college students.

ou can’t shake the feeling something is not right. Your breathing becomes rapid. You try to get it under control: Deep breath in, slow breath out. In and out.

In and out. The hair on the back of your neck stands on end. A chill comes over your body.

You start to feel sick and the world starts to blur at the edges.

“If you could set up a panic attack as a form of torture, that would be horrible,” says Rachel Wright, junior psychology major at California Baptist University. “You can’t escape it. It’s your body attacking you.”

The threat of looming deadlines can cause feelings of anxiousness and stress for many.

However, there is a fine line between stress and anxiety, and the two aren’t always synonyms.

“Anxiety can differ from stress in that anxiety will inhibit us from doing something and it tends to have no identifiable beginning,” says Katie Wiseman, master’s of counseling psychology student at CBU. Dr. Keith Drieberg, a neuropsychologist who has previously worked with Loma Linda University, says anxiety exists on a continuum from least distressing to most distressing.

Anxiety can further be broken down into either a state or a trait.

“A state is where you are involved with the situation — say you have an exam, but as soon as it’s over, (your anxiety level) goes down,” Drieberg says. “Some people operate at a high state of anxiety all the time that (becomes) more or less a trait of anxiety.”

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avoidance of social situations, unsubstantiated avoidance of certain places or people, uncontrollable repetitive actions or even recurring nightmares. In extreme situations, it can lead to physical symptoms such as ulcers and panic attacks.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders, but only a third of those seek some form of treatment.

Drieberg says freshmen have been known to have a much higher chance of experiencing anxiety than upperclassmen. The five reasons college students might deal with anxiety include changes in diet and sleeping habits, increased work loads, vacations and new responsibilities.

Drieberg says treatment options vary based on how a person copes with stressors in life and how severe the worry is.

Education on how stress affects students can help the overwhelmed senior make it through finals more effectively, but those who experience a more constant hum of anxiety have more long-term needs.

“Education won’t work if it’s a trait,” Drieberg says. “Then part of what we’re doing to help is making sure they don’t take on too much, putting some boundaries up to help them reduce it, and talking about it helps a great deal.”

The CBU Counseling Center offers free, 50-minute appointments for students. Call 951-689-1120.

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DR. KATHIE CHUTE

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neat bob hairstyle. An organized office. A firm handshake.

Dr. Kathie Chute, director of communications and professor of communication arts at California Baptist University, is the picture of all things sincere, sophisticated and successful.

Sitting in her office, Chute offers a kind smile. When asked how she got to her current position, she laughs and hands over a shortened, six-page sample of her curriculum vitae. Her explanation: “One thing just builds up on another.”

That is certainly true when it comes to her education and career.

Chute was initially an accounting major at William Carey University in Mississippi before an economics class showed her accounting was not the major for her. After switching her major, Chute graduated with a bachelor’s degree in religious education and a minor in journalism.

“When I graduated I couldn’t get a job at a church because they didn’t want to hire women for the positions I was applying for,” Chute says.

Her journalism experience and time on the college newspaper helped her land a post-graduation job as an advertising copywriter for Broadman Press at Lifeway Christian Resources and has worked on publications in some form ever since.

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from Missouri State University, another bachelor’s degree in journalism as well as a Ph.D. in mass communication from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

Chute says she has “done just about everything there is to do in communications except for work in television.”

She and her husband Dr. Michael Chute, professor of journalism and director of Journalism & New Media and Public Relations at CBU, also worked for the International Mission Board on projects that saw them move to Brazil and China for extended periods of time.

Balancing family, faith and a career is not always a simple thing to do, but Chute has a firm grasp on what is important in life and successfully raised two children with her husband. She says she learned early in her career to be flexible and think on her feet.

“You just have to figure out your family has to be more important than your job,” Chute says. “But sometimes your job has to take precedence over some things you’ve got going on at home.”

As the director of communications on campus, Chute juggles a job where she says there is no daily routine. Her responsibilities include putting together CBU publications such as “The Roundtable” and “CBU Family,” monitoring media posts about CBU and even ensuring student workers get paid.

In the evenings, Chute can be found on the third floor of the James Building teaching writing and design classes. Her heart for students shines through as she reveals her advice for them: Students need to be prepared for anything and everything that comes their way. Speaking from firsthand experience, she urges students to not let their ideas about their future limit where they are going.

“God can put you anywhere,” Chute says.

“He does not let skills go to waste. It will come back around for you to use those skills, and the more skills you have, the more he’ll be able to use you.”

Even with so many accomplishments in her life, there is still one dream she hopes to see come to fruition: writing a novel. One day in the near future, students may see the name Dr. Kathie Chute on the bookshelves. With many responsibilities on the CBU campus, Chute tackles them all with grace, poise and a sense of humor.

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never want to stop learning. I never want to stop growing. I never want to get comfortable and complacent anywhere, so that’s why I seek to stretch myself and grow and do things that are uncomfortable and hard, because things that are easy aren’t worth it.”

As the highest-ranked woman on the campus of California Baptist University, Dr. DawnEllen Jacobs, vice provost, has learned to equip herself and others for the future, carve out time for God and work diligently toward greatness.

Originally from the Chicago area, Jacobs attended Northern Illinois University as an international business major, focusing on linguistics after studying German, French, Spanish and Latin through high school.

Her heart changed as she came to know Christ. She says God directed her to change her major to English to go into teaching. She went on to earn her master’s and Ph.D. at the University of California, Riverside, both in comparative literature.

“I have not looked back a day in my life because what God did was — by giving value to me — gave me a way to give value to others,” Jacobs says, “and I really began to understand what God means when he says you are blessed to be a blessing.”

Jacobs came to CBU in 1991 as a faculty member but as she saw potential in the university, she transitioned to a higher role

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to search for mechanisms to help CBU grow.

As her collaboration with the provost, Dr. Jonathan Parker, flourished into dozens of rapidly-growing programs, her role as assistant provost (eventually renamed vice provost) became even more crucial as she took over accreditation, program development and faculty development.

In her 10th year in the Provost’s Office, her flexibility, obedience to Christ and progression with the university has allowed her to have a meaningful impact on CBU. She also pinpoints a need for pushing boundaries as a helpful asset.

“This is a very dynamic environment; it’s hard at this level not to overachieve. But if you don’t risk anything, you’ll never know what you can achieve, so I’d rather push beyond the boundaries than to be bored.”

Her goal and passion as both a vice provost and teacher is to develop and empower others.

Whether that is through academic, athletic or musical programs for students, through the integration of faith in learning for faculty or through teaching students in a classroom setting, she has become a figure of profound influence throughout campus. One passion she has developed throughout her time at CBU is equipping faculty and staff to spread the gospel in both the classroom and abroad.

In her 11th year as a leader of an International Service Project team, Jacobs continues to equip faculty in the integration of the missional approach to academics.

More than 20 countries, six continents and a multitude of cultures later, she continues to listen to God’s call to spread the gospel to the nations.

“I keep praying every year, ‘Lord whatever you’d have me do,’ and he has yet to say, ‘Stay home and take a sabbatical.’ He hasn’t done it,” Jacobs says.

Above all else, Jacobs is always achieving more in order to bring glory to God’s kingdom through her work at home, church and CBU. “I want to be Isaiah. ‘Yes Lord, send me.’

And it’s not like, ‘Oh wait, I have to get this training, pack this bag and make sure this is in order.’ No, I want to have my bags packed at the door, ready to go,” Jacobs says. “The more I do, the more I realize it’s about who I am; it’s not what I do. If I don’t do all of those things for the kingdom, it’s meaningless.”

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DR. KENYA DAVIS-HAYES

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tanding at the front of the lecture hall, her passion and knowledge for American history radiates as she speaks to the room full of undergraduate students.

As California Baptist University students look to fulfill their United States history general education requirement, Dr. Kenya Davis-Hayes, associate professor of history, shares her expertise in the field with hundreds of students each semester.

After moving east to pursue an international relations degree at Campbell University in North Carolina, the Los Angeles native discovered her love for American history and, like many undergraduate students, switched her major.

Davis-Hayes furthered her education at Campbell University, earning her master’s of education in Social Studies Education, before moving to Indiana, where she received her Ph.D. in American Studies at Purdue University.

Three diplomas later, Davis-Hayes found herself back in Southern California, and for the past 10 years has called CBU home.

Davis-Hayes says she loves academia and how CBU aligns with her passion for faithbased education but, even more than those things, the students are her reward.

“I can build (relationships) with (students) by seeing them grow, seeing their trajectories, taking part in interesting, challenging conversations with them, praying with them, ministering to them,” Davis-Hayes says. “The teaching is fine, but it’s the relationships that really get me to come every day and feel good about that.”

Aside from her work in the classroom, Davis-Hayes serves as the academic-inresidence for the Women’s Empowerment Foundation, which has taken her to both national and international venues. Mexico, Rwanda and China are just a few places Davis-Hayes has traveled to share her insights on issues.

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the country, delving into stacks of records researching the evolution of minorities in the Hollywood scene. Davis-Hayes says she sees exciting changes happening in the world of Hollywood.

“We are seeing more minority women and liberally minded men behind the scenes today,” Davis-Hayes says. “This rise in diversity of producers, writers and directors has allowed for all sorts of opportunities.

Hopefully, as time goes on we will see more diversity.”

With research and academics playing such a crucial role in her own life, DavisHayes encourages students to take advantage of internship opportunities and building relationships with faculty.

“I would encourage students to start planning their future when they start (college),” Davis-Hayes says. “For some students the goal is college, and they work really hard to get there when, honestly, college is the beginning of your adult life.”

Davis-Hayes is bringing history to life for her students and making an impact for women everywhere.

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riving down Adams Street, Dr. Amy Stumpf was ready to leave her job as a professor in Orange County and find new employment.

Right before her eyes was an opportunity for change — California Baptist University.

After taking the first job available at CBU as a secretary for the Office of the Registrar, Stumpf worked her way up to where she is now — a professor of society and religion in the School of Christian Ministries at CBU. “My (college) mentor was right that if you get your foot in the door, do your best, it can lead to a good job,” Stumpf says. “Here I am 20 years later.”

Growing up overseas with parents as teachers, Stumpf was immersed in the world of No. 2 pencils, grade books and classrooms her whole childhood. By the time she entered college, she knew two things: She loved the idea of being an educator, and she did not like children. Stumpf decided teaching at the college level would meet her desire to be a teacher and satisfy her preference for adults over children.

“When I was in college, I certainly found it to be the most transforming experience of my life and I was energized by that,” Stumpf says. “I got out of my graduate program with the intention of getting my foot in the door at a university.”

On top of fulfilling her goal of becoming a professor, Stumpf completed a master’s degree in biomedical and clinical ethics and a Ph.D. in social policy and research from Loma Linda University.

Stumpf also plays a significant role in the International Justice Mission Board and the church where her husband is pastor, Colton Community Church.

Despite her busy schedule and lack of sleep, Stumpf maintains balance in her life by ensuring Saturdays are family days and by continually being energized by her career. Being passionate about the discipline she teaches makes all the difference for her and in the response she receives from students.

“One thing I have learned is to have a delight in my students,” Stumpf says. “When they’re walking in and out of class, they don’t realize I am sitting there praying for them. I have a passion for them and that’s what they’re catching.”

Stumpf realizes it is not how knowledgeable she is that makes her a successful professor, but how much energy and joy she conveys to her students by showing

them she cares for them.

Her favorite part of teaching is influencing her students and watching their excitement about learning.

“What we are doing to (students) at CBU is going to have as much of an impact as physical brain surgery,” Stumpf says.

“We are going into their minds, and we are changing it. I exhort them to pray for me and all the professors because, just as if (they were) under the knife in the operating room, I would assume you would pray for the surgeon that his hand would be steady, his mind would be clear. I need that prayer, too, because I’m doing brain surgery.”

Humor, godly wisdom and overflowing enthusiasm are just a taste of what Stumpf brings to the classroom.

She truly feels the weight and gravity of her role as a professor at CBU. “I take my calling very seriously and realize I will stand before God on this,” Stumpf says. “This is not just giving people information, it’s changing who they will be and how they will relate to God and his world.

That’s a pretty serious calling and I hope that’s the passion the students see and experience.”

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KRISTEN WHITE

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hotos of past International Service Project teams and flags from around the world hang on her office wall. A large bookshelf with a small stuffed frog and inspirational books adorn the room. With her door open, she greets whomever walks into her office with a friendly smile and a heart for the nations.

Kristen White, director of Global Mobilization at California Baptist University, works in the Office of Spiritual Life leading the MOB department and prepares approximately 400 students, staff and faculty to travel around the world each year to share the gospel.

Born and raised in Oklahoma City, White graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1997 before living abroad for two years in East Asia, serving in the International Mission Board’s Journeyman program.

White made the decision to serve Christ when she was a senior in high school and remembers her music minister saying, “Kristen, don’t put God in a box. Probably what you will end up doing, you haven’t even heard of yet.”

And he was right.

After returning to the United States in 2000, White attended Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley,

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California, to complete a master’s degree in theological studies. She later earned a second master’s degree in intercultural studies from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.

“If you’d asked me, ‘Would I ever live outside of Oklahoma?’ I probably would have said no,” White says. “I certainly wouldn’t have chosen to live in California. I am here out of active obedience.”

After five years in the Bay Area, she began hearing about CBU and what the university was doing in the field of mobilization. When a position with the MOB office opened up in 2005, she sent in her application.

“I remember having to pull off to the side of the road. I was crying so hard because I was scared to death what this meant for me to move down here, where I knew no one and to do a job I had no idea I could do,” White says. “I remember crying out, ‘God, what am I doing here?’ He just said, ‘You’re asking the wrong question, Kristen.

It’s not what you’re doing here. It’s what I’m doing here.’”

White has now traveled to 44 countries and six continents, which only leaves Antarctica — her goal destination to visit by the time she is 50.

Balancing a busy work schedule, involvement with her church’s global and college ministry and work toward her doctorate online through Claremont Graduate University, White says she finds balance and strength through Christ and the support of others.

“Quite honestly, I don’t it have it all together all the time,” White says. “I’m really grateful for the counseling center. I’ve found a really good support system there in helping me talk through things and also helping me protect my time and keeping things in balance.”

The most consistent thing White does is her daily lunch date, in which she manages to make time to connect with others.

“I really try to protect that time to either meet with students or friends, and rarely do I skip lunch and eat by myself,” White says. “I use those really intentional times for relationship building.”

But plans do change. God cannot be placed in a box, as White has learned, and she counsels students with this advice.

“Live your purpose. I know it’s a cliché thing, but man, I believe it,” White says. “God has purpose for all of us. He wants to live in us and wants us to use every skill we have to glorify him.”

White’s love for Christ, the nations and the students of CBU continues to shine through her as she lives by the verse Ephesians 3:20: “With God’s power working in us, we can do much, much more than we can ask or imagine.”

Photos by Tim Kothlow

SHAWNN KONING

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ew people would recognize the soft, composed voice, the tall figure or the curly hair. Tucked behind many office doors sits Shawnn Koning, university registrar at California Baptist University.

Likening herself to the Wizard of Oz, Koning plays a tremendous role in the lives of CBU students, although most of them will never know it.

Koning holds a crucial position on campus: processing degrees of recent graduates, making decisions about degree requirements and supporting the faculty by providing them with the resources they need to stay focused on classes.

“We are the spoke of a wheel,” Koning says. “Chances are (good that) another office goes through us. You can come here and get a degree, but you can’t prove it to anyone else without a registrar office keeping your transcript records.”

As a strategic individual, Koning fancies problem-solving. She finds joy in her job because it allows her to help students.

“Anything that is problem-solving or putting together a puzzle, you will see me getting all excited and very passionate about,” Koning says. “I’m usually looking for areas to make a difference. I troubleshoot things.”

Trying to help students, support faculty and continue to push herself professionally

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through more education has at times been burdensome. However, Koning does have a secret to her success.

“If you have ambitions to be in a role that requires high commitment, make sure to surround yourself with people that will help you find that balance,” Koning says. “I go out of balance and it’s my friends and family saying, ‘You lost a little bit of balance. Let’s pull that back in.’”

As Koning continues to strive for success, she hopes to integrate teaching back into her busy schedule.

Upon graduating from the master’s program in business administration from CBU, Koning had the opportunity to teach a class and says she enjoyed connecting with students and seeing the light bulb go on.

“I haven’t integrated that back in yet, but that is something in the future I want to start (doing). I want to stay an administrator — that is where my skills and strengths are — but also be in the classroom,” Koning says.

Desiring to make a difference in students’ lives is a central characteristic to Koning.

From behind the curtain, Koning shares her passion for efficiently solving problems to help the university function and serving the students by providing them with knowledge that prepares them for their ambitions after college.

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WONDERFUL WATERMELON RECIPES

BY RAINE PAUL With the school year winding down and summer just around the corner, it’s time to grab your sunscreen and swimsuit, hop in the car and head to the beach. Every beach trip can be made even better with a giant, juicy slice of chilled watermelon. It’s the perfect snack to both cool down and rehydrate and there is no such thing as “too much” when it comes to this summer staple. Check out these interesting recipe twists and find a new way to enjoy one of summer’s favorite ingredients.

DRINK: SUMMER SPARKLER INGREDIENTS 1/2 lime 4 mint leaves 1 cup watermelon (chunked) 1 can of club soda 5 or 6 chunks of watermelon (ice cube-sized)

STEPS 1. Put 5-6 chunks of watermelon in the freezer a few hours before you plan to have your drink.

2. In a blender, puree the rest of the watermelon until liquefied. Drain mixture and then pour into a glass.

3. Put mint leaves and lime into a small bowl and press together before adding to watermelon puree.

4. Grab the watermelon ice cubes made in step No. 1 from the freezer and add them to your glass.

5. Finally, top off your glass with club soda. Add sugar for extra sweetness.

APPETIZER: FRESH AND SIMPLE WATERMELON SALAD INGREDIENTS 1/2 large watermelon (cubed) 2 cucumbers (sliced) 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled) 1 handful mint leaves (chopped) 1 handful basil leaves (chopped) salt and pepper to taste drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil

STEPS 1. Combine all ingredients, toss and enjoy.

Photo by Sam Palencia

ENTREE: SOUP OF THE TROPICS INGREDIENTS 5 cups seedless watermelon cubes 2 cups mango cubes 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons grated, peeled ginger pinch of salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

STEPS

1. Combine watermelon, mango, lime juice and honey in a blender.

2. Put ginger into a clean coffee filter and squeeze as much liquid into the blender as possible.

3. Add salt and puree until smooth.

4. Chill until cold and then serve with mint garnish.

DESSERT: WATERMELON FRUIT SICLES INGREDIENTS 3 cups of watermelon puree (about 1/2 a watermelon) 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1 kiwi (peeled and sliced) 1 peach or nectarine (diced) handful of fresh raspberries

STEPS 1. Chop watermelon into chunks and puree in blender until smooth.

2. Using a popsicle mold, add fresh fruit to the bottom of each popsicle. Pour watermelon puree into popsicles until mold is filled to the top.

3. Place a popsicle stick into each popsicle and put in freezer for 6-8 hours.

4. Run popsicle mold under warm water a few seconds then pull each popsicle out and serve.

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COMPILATION AND PHOTOS BY PURSUIT STAFF

The girl who sits next to you in English. The guy who leads chapel every Monday morning. The older man who sits by himself in the Alumni Dining Commons with flowers on his table. Faces start to blur as you walk from class to class. The everyday stresses of homework, family and friends cloud your thoughts, and you never give the other human beings you see on campus a second thought. However, each person comes with a story. We took the time to sit down with a few people you might find on campus with some amazing stories.

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JOY JONES I grew up with seven siblings – five sisters and two brothers. We ended up getting put into the foster care system when I was around 5. Within my first two years of being in the foster agency, we had been through 60 to 75 foster homes. Sometimes we wouldn’t even stay a day or a few hours.

I learned a lot when I was in foster care, but most of the things I learned were not good things like how to not love, how to not trust and don’t give anyone the chance to hurt you.

When I turned 13, I went back to live with my biological mom. I had an idea of what she was supposed to be like, and she had an idea about what I was supposed to be like. Both of us were wrong.

We moved into this empty house. We slept on the floor. We turned the stove on to keep us warm because we didn’t have electricity yet. I remember her walking back and forth from room to room praying over us — praying that God would do something, anything.

We went to this church and met Pastor Innocent Odinigwe and his wife Josephine. There was a conversation between my mom, my pastor and the first lady. That conversation changed my life. He asked my mom, ‘Can I have your daughter? Can she come and live with us? We’ll give her everything she needs.’

It was devastating to think my mom didn’t want me, but I’ve been living with them for 10 years. That was the greatest gift she could have ever given me, to allow me to have that opportunity. We became this makeshift family I had never experienced.

JOSEPH DIGEROLAMO When I first came here my freshman year, this was my last resort school. I didn’t like it here. I went to a Christian high school — I was over Christians.

I grew up here in Riverside. I didn’t want to be in Riverside. I was not really walking with the Lord either. I would go to chapels and think, ‘This is stupid.’ Most of the time I sat down while everyone else stood up; I’d just be on my phone or asleep.

My church didn’t know anything that was going on, but about a month after, they asked me to be the high school worship leader of my church. I didn’t know what to do. I went home and broke down: ‘I feel so unworthy. God, what the heck?’ I had to grow up very quickly.

Then Brett Vowell emailed me. I guess they had had (chapel band) auditions. They were looking for a keys player still. I had said, ‘No. I’m good. I want to graduate pre-med, I don’t want to be involved in this.’ I didn’t want to do chapel. (Vowell) was like, ‘Well, let’s meet up and talk.’ We met at Wanda’s and Tiffany Lanning was there. What was supposed to be a quick 10-minute conversation turned into an hour and a half.

I left, and I was in the parking lot saying, ‘Lord, I don’t know what you’re doing, but just make things clear to me.’ I prayed about it. There was no audition.

It was just like, I’m on the team. It was kind of weird the way it happened, and Tiffany right off the bat wanted me to co-lead. So began the journey.

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LANCE THE LANCER I always look forward to game days on campus.

Walking through the crowd of faithful fans and seeing them decked out in blue and gold, face paint or their assortment of CBU T-shirts really sets the tone for our sports teams and their victories.

One of my favorite things about CBU is how supportive the students are. They really bring a lot of energy to the games which, in turn, energizes me and the athletes, bringing out the best in both of us.

We have one of the best environments, which really gives us a home-court, field or pool advantage over our opponents. It’s so exciting to fill Van Dyne, Totman Stadium, Funk Stadium or the Aquatics Center with so much enthusiasm that the other teams don’t know what hit them, especially APU! Leading our team to cheer on the Lancers alongside the Crazy Eights and the cheerleaders shows our opponents that there is power in numbers.

There is a sense of unity on campus as we all cheer in unison, ‘C-B-What? C-B-What? CBU! CBU!’ Next time you see me at a game, give me a high-five and let me know how my backflips are doing.

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ROBERT from the ADC I’ve lived about three or four blocks away on Arlington and have been here five years. Years ago, I had a former friend and she always said, ‘You will have flowers at your table, and you will have place mats.’ I average (coming to the ADC) about two to three days a week.

I had a buddy that was in the master’s program here. He’s a neighbor down the street. I came in the cafe one day, and he recognized me. He finally came over, and while he was a student, we used to eat here every day — either lunch or dinner. Sometimes I’d get off my bed and come down here for breakfast.

I graduated from high school and ended up going to college off and on for six years. I kept changing my major. That’s the hardest thing about school because it’s such a protected environment. You don’t always have a direction to put (together) the tools with which you learned.

After about three years, I kept going up and down.

I’d get a 3.5 or 3.9 GPA, then the next I’d have a 1.9. I was on double probation, so I finally thought until I figure out what I’m going to do with my life, I’m wasting their time and money. I need to find a direction.

I went back to college as an iron worker, as an apprentice. Learning is a fabulous thing. I’d just go back and take classes.

LIZETTE ROBLES I went through a tough time with an eating disorder for four years. I didn’t accept myself, I didn’t love myself and I was disgusted by myself because of my appearance and my weight. People calling me names did not help at all either. It was the worst four years of my life.

One day I felt like I saw Christ in me, talking to me, and saying, ‘Hey, don’t feel this way. You’re beautiful the way you are.’ That is what caused me to turn over and start progressing and going through recovery. That’s where I started appreciating my body because it’s God’s body, not my body. That’s when I came to realize it’s not about me; it’s about the Lord.

I just recently accepted Christ into my life last November 26th, and I’ve come to see all the good works of the Lord. I appreciate every little aspect of it whether it’s being alive, having the opportunity to come to school and everything I do.

My favorite part of working for Public Safety is being able to interact with the students and faculty that pass by. Just saying, ‘Hello, how’s your day?’ and seeing them respond to me and their smiling faces makes the job really rewarding.

Part of my enthusiasm comes from how individuals come up to me and tell me, ‘Hey, I appreciate your hard work here for public safety. I appreciate your smiles, and your positivity really makes a difference in the day.’

JACOB WASTE My parents had me when they were 19 and 20.

They got kicked out of their parents’ houses for having a kid before marriage. My mom was working two jobs.

My dad was working two jobs. Neither had a college degree. I was ranked third in the country (in wrestling) as a junior in high school, and I was a top-25 recruit in the nation. I was living off canned beans and slept on an air mattress all while trying to be an all-star athlete.

Eventually, I signed with the University of Buffalo, which is a Division I program out there. Then the coaches got let go, so I left.

I packed up, came out here and I lived in a wrestling gym. The lady who owned the building helped wrestling at the MMA gym, which is actually one of the top-3 MMA gyms in the whole world, American Kickboxing Academy. I started wrestling and they all said, ‘Hey man, you should really fight.’ You have to learn a lot — getting punched in the face isn’t fun so you have to learn how to not get punched in the face, while punching somebody else in the face and then taking them down.

My main training partner every day, Daniel Cormier, just fought for the UFC title. If you surround yourself with really good people, you’re going to pick up things because you don’t want to get (beat). I went to compete at the U.S. Open, senior level. This is the stuff that gets you into the Olympics and I ended up taking fifth and the wrestling coach here came up to me and he was like ‘Hey, we want to get you on a visit.’ I came out here and I loved it. About a week later, I signed the papers.

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THREE WAYS TO

SHAPE UP

BY BRADLEE LOCKE

ABS: BICYCLES BEGINNER — 2 ­ sets of 10 on each side Lie on your back with your legs up forming a 90 degree angle at the knee. Interlock your fingers behind your neck. Spread your elbows wide. Lift yourself up to touch your right elbow to your left knee and extend opposite leg. Repeat for other leg.

INTERMEDIATE — 2 sets of 10 on each side Instead of moving in a fast, constant motion, hold each elbow touch for five seconds. Make sure you are slowing down your legs too.

ADVANCED — 2 sets of 6 on each side Hold elbow touches and leg extensions for 10 seconds before switching sides.

ARMS: BICEP CURL TO PRESS BEGINNER — 2 sets of 10 Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a weight in each hand. Turn arms to face outward and, only moving your forearm, curl the weights up toward your biceps.

INTERMEDIATE — 3 sets of 10 Place your arms by your side with a weight in each hand and your palms facing inward. Lift your arms until level with your shoulders. Hold for five to 10 seconds.

ADVANCED — 3 sets of 10

Bring your biceps in line with your shoulders. Then push the weights up above your head until your arms are fully extended and your palms are now facing forward.

Anthony Ballinger, junior biology major, shows how to properly perform the bicycle (top), bicep curl to press (middle) and Superman.

BACK: SUPERMAN BEGINNER — 10 repetitions Lie face down on the ground. Stretch out your arms and legs as if getting ready to fly like Superman. Using your core and back, lift up your arms and legs off the floor and hold. Come down after 15 seconds.

INTERMEDIATE — 10 repetitions on each side When you lift your arms and legs from the beginner position, move them up and down, alternating between your right arm and left leg, and your left arm and right leg. “Fly” for 20 seconds then come back to a flat, resting position on the ground.

ADVANCED — 10 repetitions

With weights in hand, hold the Superman position for 20 seconds before returning to the floor.

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