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Volume 63 | Issue 5| November 13, 2015

Midnight Madness The California Baptist University community rallied together in support of the grand kick-off of the 2015-2016 men’s and women’s basketball season.

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Jordan Heading, sophomore kinesiology major and guard on the men’s basketball team, strides across the stage Nov. 9 as California Baptist University students watch and wave during the Midnight Madness event in the Van Dyne Gym.

Homecoming breaks records, traditions

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Danny Gokey, Christian recording artist and American Idol finalist, performs during Homecoming Weekend Nov. 7.

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Teams Bomshell and Busdrivers compete for possession Nov.7, as they fight to gain victory in the Fortuna Bowl championship on the Front Lawn.

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Keegan Rivera, sophomore engineering major, and Chase Chambers, freshman undeclared major, celebrate their victory in Fortuna.

Panel selects speaker for DA advises Pre-Law Society Club on fall graduation ceremony internships, work experience, ethics

BY JENNIFER SCHMIDT ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Tyler Johnson, senior business administration management major, has been selected as the undergraduate student commencement speaker for fall 2015.

A panel held auditions at the Wallace Theatre Oct. 27 and 28 to select the student delivering the commencement address at the undergraduate ceremony Dec. 17 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.

With commencement fast approaching, Student Services and the Office of Academic Services at California Baptist University have been working to select a student to represent the graduating class of fall 2015. Every year, several students in the graduating class go through the rigorous process of selection for

a commencement speaker.

After turning in an application, students are required to perform their speeches in front of a panel comprised of faculty from both Student Services and Academic Services. The panel this semester featured Lynette Risner, administrative assistant of Academic Affairs, Brett Vowell, director of Chapel and Compassion Ministries, Anthony Lammons, dean of students, and Kris Smith, administrative assistant of Student Services.

“The decision was difficult given the quality of candidates we had,” Smith said. “However, Tyler’s personal story, life experiences and spiritual journey, coupled with his ability to effectively communicate, tipped the scales.”

The prospective speakers were given 15 minutes to present the reason why they want-

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ed to be the speaker and to rehearse. The panel considers criteria for the selection of a commencement speaker.

Two of the most important criteria are the speaker’s ability to present a personal story that is not only relatable but will also leave an impression on the audience.

Smith was on the panel last year and is responsible for releasing the names of the chosen speakers.

“It is such a privilege to be on the audition committee and hear the inspirational stories and journey that each of the speakers have about getting to and then graduating from CBU,” Smith said.

Johnson is an avid volunteer in an organization known as Bikers Against Child Abuse.

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ASST. NEWS EDITOR California Baptist University’s Pre-Law Society invited Michael Hestrin, Riverside County district attorney, to speak to the students about work opportunities at a club meeting Nov. 6.

Hestrin has worked in the district attorney’s office since 1998 before he was sworn in as the Riverside County district attorney Jan. 5. Hestrin also served briefly as an adjunct professor at California Baptist University in 1998.

Hestrin came to speak on the role of the district attorney.

He also spoke about what it takes to become a deputy district attorney, as well as the summer undergraduate College Academy internship.

Speaking alongside Hestrin were John Aki, chief assistant

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Graduate assistant finds way to spread the gospel through overseas missions

Local business strives to balance small business values with big business popularity

Haley McCarthy of the Office of Spiritual Life serves overseas through program.

The Inland Empire offers trendy options like Nectar that are both affordable and cater to their local customers.

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Riverside County District Attorney Michael Hestrin helps prepare club members for careers as prosecutors. district attorney, and Levi Bailey, senior investigator at the district attorney’s office.

Hestrin explained the variety of cases the district at-

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torney’s office prosecutes.

He mentioned summer internships and communi-

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Starbucks holiday cups stir up controversy

Starbucks has released its traditional seasonal cups.

However, they have removed all Christmas or winter symbols, instead opting for simple two-toned red cups.

Some Christians have taken offense to the removal

of the symbols, saying Starbucks is trying to dechristianize Christmas.

Starbucks defends their cups by saying it offers a blank canvas for people to interpret and provides inclusivity to all.

Missouri football team boycott over racism allegations Black players from the Unversity of Missouri college football team said they will boycott games until their university’s president resigns, as they claim he shows favoritism to white students.

More than 30 players

from the team in Columbia backed it.

One student in particular took it a step further as he is continuing a hunger strike over the alleged racism.

School president Tim Wolfe resigned Nov. 9.

ISIS victims seek revenge In August 2014, 5,000 men and boys were massacred in Sinjar, Iraq, by ISIS forces.

Now, victims of this attack, the Yazidis, said they are ready to retake their village. Drones and aircraft strikes have already been in

full effect against ISIS forces that are occupying the village.

Yazidi men are now going through drills at a small camp in a nearby village, where they are preparing for the full attack in efforts to reclaim their village.

Russia flies 11,000 Egyptian tourists home Moscow announced Nov. 6 that all flights to Egypt are suspended after a Russian plane crashed in the Sinai.

It was first suspected to be brought down by a bomb.

All 224 passengers, most of whom were Russian, lost

their lives in the crash.

The UK has also flown 3,500 travellers out of Sharm el-Sheikh from where Metrojet Flight 9268 took off for St. Petersburg, as it was believed to be a terrorist attack that brought down the plane.

Donald Trump’s SNL show gains highest ratings since 2012 Whether or not many Americans are a fan of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, republican front runner for the nomination, many tuned in to “Saturday Night Live”’s

Nov. 7 show that Trump hosted.

Trump drew in 16 million viewers, the most viewers in four years.

Trump hosted and performed in skits during the

Trouble in paradise as homelessness grows in Hawaii A state of emergency has been declared regarding homelessness in Hawaii.

The state is now the No. 1 state for homelessness in the nation. It now has 487 homeless people per every 100,000

residents, the nation’s highest rate per capita.

Oahu, the most populated island, is hit the hardest.

Officials are trying to solve the problem by offering homeless services.

14-year-old Afghan girl fights for kids’ education opportunities Aziza Rahimzada is being compared to Pakistan’s Malala Yousafzai, who also campaigns for education in her home of Pakistan.

She has raised money to buy school supplies, helped convince community elders

DA visits club Continued from Page 1 -ty volunteering were important things they looked for when hiring deputy district attorneys.

“Prosecution is a service-oriented job,” he said.

The Riverside County district attorney office is the fourth largest district attorney’s office in the state of California.

Hestrin has also conducted trainings for prosecutors, paralegals and law enforcement officers in Riverside.

“I have loved every minute of this job,” Hestrin said.

“It’s not to say there weren’t tough days and it’s not to say there weren’t bad days, but it truly has been a calling to me.“ Hestrin said being a prosecutor is about doing the right thing for the right reason every time.

“As a person that aspires to go into the legal field, the DA inspires me to do more,” said Brittany Ramos, junior criminal justice major and president of the PreLaw Society Club. “He’s an

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to allow kids to go and get an education and go to school.

She has also successfully lobbied for access to clean tap water in her hometown in Afghanistan. She is nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize.

important person to our community and to the legal aspect of our community, and without him, we wouldn’t have such a strong justice system within

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Public prosecutors are very powerful and the stroke of a pen can change lives.

Michael Hestrin, Riverside County district attorney

Riverside County.”

Ramos said she interned at the College Academy during the summer of 2014 at the district attorney’s office and the internship was an emphasis during Hestrin’s address to the club.

The program is a 10-week unpaid internship targeted at undergraduate students who want a first hand experience of what

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Preston Magalhaes, sophomore anthropology major, speaks with an employer Nov. 4 while attending the Government and Non-Profit Internship Career Fair at California Baptist University. The fair was designed to help students make connections with employers and gain experience for future careers.

Career Fair hosts more than 70 employers for job opportunities

BY DAVIDA BRENDA ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Students had the opportunity to visit with employers and make connections at the Government and Non-Profit Internship Career Fair that took place Nov. 4 at California Baptist University’s Recreation Center.

Seventy-seven employers were present, from the MakeA-Wish Foundation to Design West Engineering, offering opportunities to suit anyone’s major.

For Michaela Angelus, sophomore business administration major, this was her first time attending the fair.

“I’m just trying to get used to the feel of how ( to network with employers),” Angelus said. “I’m practicing introducing myself and getting myself known.”

Amber Greenawalt and Daniel Contreras, both junior sociology majors, echoed similar views. Greenawalt came for similar reasons to Angelus, and said she came to get experience and gain new ideas.

Contreras said he attendend for advice for a future career and said he would recommend it to other students.

“It’s an opening door to meet an employer,” Contreras said. “It’s a stepping stone.”

The students mentioned there was a sufficient number

the district attorney’s office does.

Kyle Sugimura, senior business administration major, also interned at the College Academy over the summer. He interned within the crime prevention unit of the district attorney’s office.

“Attending Hestrin’s speech provided insight to the life of a prosecutor. He has strong will to make a difference for the people of this country,” Sugimura said.

Hestrin said he picked up a passion for prosecuting when he participated in a clinical during his time in law school and has continued to have a passion even now, where he holds the highest position in the legal department of the county of Riverside.

Hestrin stressed the importance of honesty, integrity and ethics to the students as crucial values for prosecutors to uphold in their positions.

“Public prosecutors are very powerful and the stroke of a pen can change lives,” Hestrin said.

of employers present and Contreras found one in particular to suit him—the Riverside County Sheriff.

“The Dream Center Human Trafficking Program has probably been one of the most consistently popular ones,” said Morgan Teruel, Career Center counselor and employer relations.

The Design West Engineering, The City of LA and Caltrans also gained a lot of interest.

Patrice Hill, an employer representing AmeriCorps Cal-

PREP program, said this event is beneficial for students because of the job opportunities.

“Sometimes when you’re going to school, students are so focused on academics that they don’t know how to bridge the gap and take their career to the next level once they get their degree,” Hill said. “So these events meet you in the middle in how to utilize those skills in order to gain employment.”

Hill explained what makes a good first impression to an employer.

“Relatability, the way that you look, making sure you’re greeting the person with a smile, making sure that you’re open and that you are interested in what they’re doing,” Hill said.

Hill said they were pleased with the presentation of the students.

“They are extremely professional,” Hill said. “They are very well dressed and are willing to articulate who they are and what their specific needs are.”

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Students at California Baptist University talk with employers at the Career Fair in the CBU Recreation Center.

New study shows chemicals in meat may lead to cancer risks

BY LAUREN SHELBURNE ASST. NEWS EDITOR

The World Health Organization released a study Oct. 26 that linked the intake of processed meat to an 18 percent increase in cancer risk, but California Baptist University takes measures to ensure students can eat healthy.

While meat does provide positive nutritional values, according to the study, processed meats can be dangerous when consumed in large quantities.

Cristilynn Rood, food safety and nutrition coordinator for CBU, said she carefully reviews every vendor that caters to Provider, especially when it comes to meat. Rood said she makes sure students are receiving high-quality -real meat from local sources.

“CBU has a lower percentage of processed meat compared to other universi-

ties,” Rood said.

Cynthia Anderson, assistant professor for the School of Nursing, shared some discrepancies in the study.

She said she does not believe that cancer can stem from the intake of a specific food. It usually develops from consequences of genetics and environmental influences, and there are many cellular changes that must occur before cancer can develop.

“What this means is that eating processed meats alone will not necessarily result in cancer unless combined with a genetic predisposition and/or exposure to multiple other environmental factors,” Anderson said. “You are actually more at risk from developing heart disease from consuming processed meats and red meats on a daily basis than developing cancer based on the relatively small numbers of research subjects who develop colorectal cancer

in the (WHO) study.”

The study suggested the reason processed meat can result in cancer is because of the chemicals used in the curing and smoking process. With enough exposure and genetic predisposition, cell division and growth can become irregular.

Anderson said it is a student’s choice to have a healthy diet. Students do not have to give up eating their favorite foods but should eat them in moderation.

“You can’t change your genetics, but you can choose a healthy lifestyle,” Anderson said.

Rood suggested some simple changes students can make on their diet while on campus.

When enjoying food from El Monte Grill, students can have chicken over carne asada for a leaner, less processed protein.

Chicken and fish are also always provided in the Alumni Dining Commons.

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Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadet Sheraya Davisl, sophomore Christian studies major, stands at attention during the Presentation of Colors during the Veteran’s Day ceremony in Stamps Courtyard, Nov. 11. Community Life and the Associated Students of California Baptist University joined together to host on an event for the CBU community to celebrate and honor those who have sacrificed for the United States.

CBU commemorates veterans

BY LAUREN SHELBURNE ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Students gathered in prayer over veterans for the second annual Veterans Day event in Stamps Courtyard Nov. 11.

The Associated Students of California Baptist University and Community Life worked together to educate students on the sacrificial service their fellow student veterans, and veterans overall, have provided.

Jackson Burge, junior kinesiology major and ASCBU executive vice president, shared the passion behind the event, started by Trent Ward, former ASCBU executive president.

“Both Community Life and ASCBU thought it was incredibly important to pay tribute to those that served our country and defended our freedom,” Burge said. “We think that it is important to recognize those among us in the CBU communi-

ty that have fought for us.”

The event began with an introduction from Makenna Lammons, junior psychology and criminal justice major and ASCBU executive president. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Winkle presented the colors with Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students.

Veterans and students stood with their hands over their hearts as Kendall Morris, sophomore communication studies major and ROTC cadet, led the

crowd in the national anthem.

After the wreath-laying ceremony led by Steve Leader, academic records coordinator for Veteran Services, Julianne Frye, senior music education major and Petty Officer 2nd Class for the Navy, read a poem celebrating the sacrifice of veterans.

Burge said he appreciates the personal aspect of events like this. Students can take time to stop and appreciate the work of veterans and the freedom

they have living in the United States.

“Events like this or the 9/11 event in September are more personal,” Burge said. “These events can bring up different thoughts and emotions in each person. What students can expect to get from this event are unlimited.”

Kendrick Neal, pastor of First Baptist Church of Mira Mesa, shared how he transitioned from marine to pastor.

He said God put a calling on his heart that he could not ignore.

“I was ready to go to a nuclear country, but I was not ready to share my faith with my brothers,” Neal said. “We must be the men and women God called us to be.”

The night concluded with the testimony of Michael Lloyd, senior mechanical engineering major and Marine sergeant, a prayer over all the veterans that came to the event.

Campus safety signs with LiveSafe to provide app

BY BEKKA WIEDENMEYER NEWS EDITOR

Students at California Baptist University will have the opportunity to report tips, brush up on emergency procedures and ask for safety officer escorts all from their smartphones come mid-November with the roll out of the new app LiveSafe.

CBU’s Safety Services is partnering with LiveSafe, a public safety application that colleges and universities across the country use, to provide another way for students to easily get help rather than waiting by the blue emergency phones or manually dialing out an emergency contact number.

“We thought because students are really accustomed to being smartphone dependent, it offered something they would already be accustomed to,” said Leon Phillips, assistant director of Public Safety.

Features include a map of the campus, options to report a

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“We are an international organization of bikers that are dedicated to empowering abused children,” Johnson said. “We empower these wounded heroes by providing them with an established, united organization. We use our tough biker image to empower these children to no longer fear the world in which they live.”

Johnson said his time serving in the military motivated him to be dedicated to the or-

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tip through video, photo or direct message and buttons to call 911 or Public Safety with one click.

“As technology continues to grow and campus continues to grow, it gives another avenue to students who maybe don’t like to call in or don’t have access to our phone number,” said Matt Altheide, Public Safety dispatcher.

When students call through the app, dispatchers will be able to view the students’ location on a map, as well. If it is a dangerous situation that requires the police, Phillips said that Public Safety officers can assist until help can come.

“We would be the closest people who would be able to respond to something like that and start to kind of triage the circumstances and see what’s really necessary and provide some level of security while police are enroute,” he said.

June Lee, junior early childhood studies major, said she

used to be scared to walk the campus at night but soon realized that Public Safety was available to assist. She considers the addition of an application to be beneficial to her and other students.

“That would be so convenient,” she said. “Instead of having to look up the number, (we can) actually call them if we had an app that would help us communicate with them right away.”

A special feature called SafeWalk allows students to request friends to view their location on a map and watch them walk to destinations on campus. They can message back and forth while they walk, and once they’ve reached the destination, they can end the connection.

Student workers and dispatchers will continue to be trained over the next couple of weeks before the app goes live.

ganization and its purpose gave him the strength of mind to be himself.

“When I auditioned for my commencement address, everyone ahead of me was dressed to the nines,” he said. “I decided to come as I am and I wore my BACA (cut leather) vest. That is because I am proud to serve the children of BACA and it showed my true colors. I am a servant of God and, as commanded

by God, I was ordered to protect the widow, the orphan and the alien.”

Johnson chose the topic of his speech to be on the

school’s motto and how it is prevalent in his life during his audition speech in front of the panel.

“I talk about my past and my involvement in the military,” Johnson said. “I refer to my unusual appearance at CBU as a biker. I define that by living my individual purpose, I will choose to lead by being a servant. It is what God commanded us to do in the book of John, to ‘Wash the feet of our followers.’

The true measure of a great leader is defined by how

Riverside County combats increase in West Nile virus

BY JENNIFER SCHMIDT ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Six cases out of the 113 diagnosed West Nile virus cases have resulted in death in Riverside as of Oct. 29. According to Riverside County’s disease watch statistics this has increased from last year’s 15 total cases of the virus.

West Nile is a virus that originates in birds. Birds are bitten by mosquitos who then contract the virus. They then bite humans and animals, transferring the disease. The disease is more often contracted by young children and the elderly due to weaker immune systems.

It is a common misconception that mosquitoes and West Nile flourish in secluded areas. Barry Hess, environmental health specialist IV of Riverside Vector Control urges the public to

remember this is not the case.

“It doesn’t really matter where you live,” Hess said. “You are always going to run the possibility of being exposed to mosquito-borne viruses.”

While the numbers this year may be striking, Barbara Cole, director for disease control in the Department of Public Health for Riverside County, encourages a look at the trends in cases over the years.

“We have been seeing West Nile cases in Riverside since 2004,” Cole said. “In 2004, we actually had 116 cases. Over the years you will have some up years and some down years, but you have to look at a trend to see how big of a problem.”

While there are specific factors that can cause mosquito populations to flourish, such as bodies of stagnant water, much of the reasons for the virus are out of human control.

“Some of it has to do with

how many birds are in our area, how many mosquitos will feed on them and then feed on people,” Cole said. “It’s a combination of factors. We know that West Nile virus is established in our community, but it is a matter of all the right conditions existing.”

The city’s Public Health Department, under Cole, is also working to ensure all communities are aware of the issue and can take the proper measures.

“We advise people to contact their health care provider if they have symptoms and they are concerned it is West Nile,” Cole said.

Symptoms include fever, headaches and can result in convulsions and paralysis.

Vector Control is also taking measures to ensure the health by performing area sprays to try to combat both adult mosquitoes and the larvae before they hatch.

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Teams anticipate success Basketball teams hopeful for national championship runs

BY JEFF KISSEL

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR In the 2014-2015 season, both the California Baptist University men’s and women’s basketball teams participated in two NCAA Division II basketball tournaments and expect greater success this season.

The women finished last season with a 24-4 record overall as the first runner-up at the NCAA Division II championships, falling to California University of Pennsylvania. This season, the women were ranked in the top spot of the PacWest preseason poll and debuted this season at the No. 3 spot in the NCAA Division II, two spots above 2015 NCAA DII champions, California University of Pennsylvania.

Jarrod Olson, head coach of the women’s basketball team, emphasized having confidence in knowing what is in store for the season.

“Knowing what you are encountering is always going to be a benefit,” Olson said. “The fact that you were in the championship and nothing is going to catch you off guard; the women should have confidence.”

Olson said he expects a different season this year, expecting to take on new opponents.

“Every season is going to be different and it is going to add

some challenges,” Olson added.

Kamille Diaz, junior sociology major and guard, said the memory of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game last year stayed with her even when the school year ended.

“Once summer came, I had worked hard to get where we left off,” Diaz said.

Diaz said teamwork paved the way to success in the NCAA Tournament.

“We saw a glimpse of what we could be,” Diaz added. “Once we got to the tournament, we just meshed together and kept winning.”

Cassidy Mihalko, junior business administration major and guard, agreed that the team’s success was credited to the team’s chemistry.

“It was a process that took a whole year,” Mihalko said.

“We were really close and we all clicked right away from a friendship standpoint, but on the court we were getting used to how everyone plays.”

The men’s team debuts this season with similar expectations, debuting in the NCAA Division II at the No. 11 spot. Last season, the men’s basketball team finished the season with a 26-7 record, but was defeated by Azusa Pacific University for the NCAA Division II West Regional Championship title.

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Gelaun Wheelwright, senior sociology major, speaks at a press conference on the upcoming 2015 baskeball season.

Rick Croy, head coach of the men’s basketball team, said the team strives to motivate one another strongly during the entire season.

“We have got a very motivated group,” Croy said. “These

early challenges are going to be great for us, and we are going to have to be on our game early.”

Michael Smith, junior business administration major and guard, put an emphasis on hard work and determination, confi-

dent that those elements will bring the team success.

“We worked really hard in the spring, summer and fall to prepare ourselves for a big push,” Smith said. “I feel like we can touch the sky.”

Brotherly bond strengthens through sport

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Brothers Spencer Shore (top), senior marketing major, and Tanner Shore, freshman international business major, take control of the ball in the CBU pool.

Swim and dive recieve high honors

Through numerous practices a week and being with each other through victories and losses, water polo teammates and brothers, Spencer and Tanner Shore, share an unbreakable bond.

Spencer Shore, senior marketing major and driver, and Tanner Shore, freshman international business major and utility player, were raised in a family full of water polo players and have been playing the sport for about 10 years. Although they have not played on a team together before, both Spencer and Tanner said they are excited to finally experience the sport together.

“Especially with my last year, it’s cool that I finally get to play one with my brother,” Spencer said.

Now on the same team, the

Shore brothers agree that practicing and playing in games together has strengthened their relationship.

Kevin Rosa, head coach of the men’s water polo team, said Spencer has set an example for Tanner, and both strive to become stronger players.

“Having Spencer on the team has helped Tanner have a smooth transition into college,” Rosa said. “Tanner was immediately comfortable and fit in with the team. Spencer is a leader on the team and that gave Tanner immediate credibility on the team.”

However, Tanner is not the only one influenced by Spencer.

Coach Rosa adds that Spencer has stepped up to the task of being the person that his teammates can look up to.

“I think that Spencer has been influenced by having his brother on the team quite a bit,” Rosa said. “He knows that

Tanner will be watching him so he is making sure that he sets a good example not only for Tanner but for all of the freshman.”

As the season continues, Tanner said he has already learned a lot from his older brother and desires to carry on his legacy when he graduates.

“I have been watching Spencer go through college and he has really made a name for himself, and I really want to carry that on,” Tanner said.

To have the support of a brother has made the difference for both Spencer and Tanner, as they are considered valued and respected players.

With the help of the Shore brothers, the team will face Concordia University Irvine on the road in a regular season, non-conference game Nov. 13. The conference tournament will be Nov. 20-21.

In recent weeks, California Baptist University’s swimming and diving teams have made many noteworthy accomplishments particularly at the Pomona-Pitzer relays Oct. 31.

Starting with the men’s division, three divers earned their spots in the NCAA Division II championship, while one swimmer received a consideration time in an event.

All together, CBU won eight of the 10 events of the day, winning the meet by 38 points.

Jeff Couto, head coach of the men and women’s dive team, commented on his athletes’ record-setting talents in a press release.

“On the men’s side, we swept the top-four spots on both 1- and 3-meter,” Cuto said. “This is the first time in CBU history that all four male divers have ever qualified for nationals, let alone on the same day.”

On the women’s side, the swimmers are on track for an NCAA Division II Championship consideration time. In the 200-medley relay, Andrea Laliena, freshmen psychology major and swimmer; Alena Rumiantceva, junior international studies major and swimmer; Kristina Tchernyschev junior international studies major and swimmer; and Yosita Hapsari, senior kinesiology major and swimmer, teamed up to earn a time of 1:47.93.

Laliena spoke highly of her team’s talents and is excited for upcoming meets.

“I’m really looking forward to our meet in Colorado in a couple weeks because I believe we are all going to get really good swims,” Lalina said. “The Pomona-Pitzer relays were a really good opportunity to show what all of us were doing.”

Lalina said she believes her team can make the b-cut and is looking to improve.

“It is all about putting hours in the pool, improving our stroke and just taking care of ourselves,” Lalina said. “It is just a lot of hard work.”

As for diving, Breeanne Schlenger, junior psychology and sociology major and diver, shined at the meet, winning both the 1- and 3- meter diving boards. The women’s swim team remained undefeated at the Pomona-Pitzer Relays, earning nine wins out of the 12 competitions.

Wrestling prepares to ‘Take It Outside’

BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR

The wrestling program at California Baptist University is off to an impressive start this season defeating Embry-Riddle University at home Nov. 6, and the team hopes to carry the momentum outdoors as they host NCAA Division I California State University, Bakersfield, Nov. 14, at the Take It Outside dual meet.

With a 38-7 win over Embry-Riddle, the team started the season off on a high note, with pins from Paul Head, junior kinesiology major, and Nolan Kistler, sophomore criminal justice major. The pair will be included in the lineup against Bakersfield alongside Joseph Fagiano, graduate student; Jacob Waste, junior criminal justice major; and Bradford Gerl, senior electrical and computer engineering ma-

jor. The trio, along with Lennie Zalesky, head coach of the wrestling team, agree that the match will be one to remember.

“Every one in our lineup is a tough competitor,” Zalesky said. “Even with their toughest guys, our guys are going to roll with them. Matches are probably going to be close, but there are some guys that will have the advantage.”

The meet will be the second outdoor match hosted in program history and is expected to draw in a crowd much larger than last year’s matchup against Stanford University.

“It’s such a novelty to be able to pull something like this off,” Zalesky said. “We established something last year that set a record. It got the wrestling community excited and it’s given us a lot of publicity. Everybody in the state knows about it.”

The program had a re-

cord-high 2,620 attendees in its first ever Take It Outside event last November and this year Zalesky said he expects the number to exceed previous attendance.

“The wrestling community nationally is a close group,” Zalesky said. “Word gets out quickly. We’re expecting to see more high schools come out.”

The outdoor match is also a hot topic among CBU students.

“Students in my classes point out posters and they’re pretty excited about it,” Fagiano said. “There’s a lot of hype about it among campus.”

The record-breaking crowd serves as an attraction to the program as well as a big encouragement for those competing.

Waste said the atmosphere of the crowd helped him to calm his nerves and wrestle like he knows how.

“As a competitor, there is nothing better than having your school behind you or people in the area cheering for you,” Waste said. “I hope we can build off of it this year.”

Gerl, who was injured during last year’s Take It Outside, said he is excited to show his friends what he does.

“A lot of people said they want to come see me,” Gerl said.

“I’m always in the engineering building, so they’re excited to see a different side of me by watching me wrestle.”

Though the competitor will be tough, Zalesky said this is the competition they hope to beat.

“This is the level we need to compete at,” Zalesky said.

“These are the guys that we need to beat. There is nobody on our team that needs to be concerned about wrestling DI guys. This team is ready.”

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Paul Head, redshirt junior kinesiology major and wrestler, takes down his opponent during a meet against Embry-Riddle University Nov. 6.

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The Goon Squad celebrates their win against the Fruit of the Boom. In their hard-fought, five overtime victory in the Fortuna Bowl.

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Samantha McDevitt, senior nursing major and wide receiever, looks for a hole to run through in the Bus Driver’s line of defense.

Underdog teams dominate Fortuna championship Unexpected victors defy odds, named Fortuna Bowl champions

BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR

The 24th annual Fortuna Bowl capped off Homecoming Weekend at California Baptist University as four Fortuna championship hopefuls dueled under the lights on the Front Lawn Nov. 4, where two underdogs took home the crown.

The women’s game kicked off the night in which six-time Fortuna Bowl champions, the Bus Drivers, took on the Bombshell, a fresh face in the league.

The Bus Drivers, who were favored to win their seventh Fortuna Bowl title, were shocked by a force they may not have expected. The Bombshell were quick on their feet and steady on defense, putting up a fight against the reigning champion.

The game reached halftime and the teams remained scoreless. Tired and sore, the teams were ready to storm back into

battle. Sweat was streaming and intensity was rising, when Tayler Lanning, junior marketing major and quarterback for Bombshell, threw a rocket of a pass to Monica Overton, freshman applied theology major and wide receiver, to score the first and only touchdown of the game. Time was running out and both teams met on the 10yard line with the ball in the Bus Drivers’ possession.

With both teams out of timeouts and energy levels at an all-time high, time was of the essence as the Bus Drivers were looking to tie the game. Lined up and ready, Bombshell held a wall of a defensive line, and the Bus Drivers could not break through. On the fourth and final down of the game, the teams met again, but this time the whistles were blown, ending the game 6-0.

The crowd erupted and Bombshell filled the field with celebration. The new Fortuna champions were crowned and Overton was awarded game MVP. Lanning said she and the rest of Bombshell were excited about the win.

“From the beginning we had this mindset that we want to glorify God in playing on and off the field,” Lanning said. “We give this to him because we never dreamed we could get here.

This is awesome.”

Both teams finished the regular season with a 7-2 record overall.

The men’s game had a different atmosphere. Fruit of the Boom went head-to-head with Goon Squad. Like the Bus Drivers, Fruit of the Boom made an appearance in last year’s Fortuna Bowl but fell to the Webelos 8-0. This year, Fruit of the Boom was determined to redeem themselves from last year’s loss, but could not match the force of the powerful Goon Squad.

Both teams were on the field ready to give their all, and the undefeated Fruit of the Boom was ready to claim a win over Goon Squad for the second time this season. Goon Squad, however, would not let the game get away that easy. At the end of the first half, both teams remained scoreless.

The beginning of the second half called for strong defensive lines from both sides.

Plays were back and forth but neither team could convert. As time dwindled, a double injury occurred on the field. Brandon McCormick, junior kinesiology major and wide receiver for Fruit of the Boom, and Aaron Castillo, senior healthcare administration major and wide receiver and linebacker for Goon Squad, collided with each

Determination, hard work earns top conference spot in PacWest Expectations marked high as volleyball season starts winding down

BY JEFF KISSEL

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The California Baptist University women’s volleyball team is in the midst of a breakout season as they are currently ranked in first place of the PacWest after a preseason prediction.

Branden Higa, head coach of the team, said it feels good to be in first place.

“Our team has worked very hard to get there,” Higa said.

“But the job is not done; I only care about how we finish.”

Higa said the team has grown as both players and competitors this season.

“It’s been a big process,” Higa said. “First place is a good spot to be in, but it’s more about

the next match.”

Higa said he does not tie the team’s current progress back to the preseason prediction. Instead, he said he and the team worked hard to earn the top spot in the PacWest.

“That is people’s opinion at the start of the year,” Higa added. “It was nice to get that honor, but the team and I feel it was pretty meaningless and we know we have to earn that honor.”

Higa said he looks forward to finishing strong and being around the team as they compete this season.

Jordyn Siko, senior biology major and setter, said earning first place is a big goal the team has.

“We are very proud of the progress we have made,” Siko said. “We take pride in the fact that we have worked hard to be in first place.”

Siko said this honor comes with very big challenges and she and the team will have to work hard.

“The team and I have made a lot of progress and we have grown together to become a

very close-knit team and that is what helped us with our success this season,” Siko said. “Our maturity level as a team has improved and it reflects back to our record and how we perform on the court.”

Siko said the prediction put a target sign on the team’s back and everyone would try to take them down in the season.

“We knew that because somebody predicted we would be in first place does not mean that it would be handed to us,” she said. “It was definitely a great experience with all of the women and we are all looking forward to keeping up the hard work in this season.”

The women’s volleyball team won their home game against Concordia University in Irvine, 3-0, in a three-set sweep Nov. 7. The team will be in action at home against rival Azusa Pacific University Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. They will continue to play their hardest in hopes of maintaining their first place conference ranking.

another. The drama unfolded as the whistle to signal the end of regulation sounded.

The game headed into overtime and Goon Squad took the first lead of the night with the score of 6-0. Fruit of the Boom immediately responded with their own touchdown and the score was tied up. The

game would go onto three additional overtime periods before the annual fireworks show interrupted play.

Going into the fifth overtime, 12-12, Goon Squad had possession and Castillo scored a touchdown. It was Fruit of the Boom’s turn to match the 18-12 score, but the Goon Squad

defense was too strong. The team claimed their first Fortuna Bowl title and Castillo was named MVP. “We had determination,” Castillo said. “We gave a hundred percent and didn’t give up.

They beat us the first time and we fought harder this time. We got them when it counted.”

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Pearl Snead, junior marketing major and wide reciever for Bombshell, catches a pass thrown to her up the middle of the field. Bombshell would go on to win the 2015 Fortuna Bowl title, 6-0.

Versatile athlete succeeds

BY RAEGAN MELFE

LIFESTYLE EDITORIAL ASST. Since 1992, the women’s volleyball team at California Baptist University has built its reputation in the NAIA and more recently, the NCAA. In 2014, the team produced an NCAA All-American in selection Lauren Hackett.

Hackett, sophomore graphic design and digital media major and outside hitter, was named the NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year for the 2014 season and recently received her second PacWest Player of the Week honor.

This season she has made an impact on the success of the team and it showed in their PacWest run Oct. 22-24 against Brigham Young University at Hawaii, 3-1, Hawaii Pacific University, 3-2, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo, 1-3.

The Lancers finished with a 2-1 record on the weekend and Hackett earned

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Lauren Hackett, sophomore graphic design and digital media major, returns the ball during an intense practice on Nov. 9. recognition.

Hackett said she feels motivated by the opportunity to play on such a great team.

“I feel blessed with the opportunity,” Hackett said. “I just feel super, super lucky.”

Branden Higa, head coach of the women’s volleyball team, said he has especially seen what a special player she is.

“What everyone looks at is she can really attack the ball,” Higa said. “She’s a big force of-

fensively, but what people don’t see is that she plays all six rotations for us. She passes, plays defense, has developed into a very good server and blocks.

She’s a big piece.”

Higa stressed how much she has improved since the start of her volleyball career at CBU. “The neat thing about Lauren is that she is continuing to get better,” Higa said.

“For Lauren, the sky is the limit for her.”

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November 13, 2015 · Volume 63 · Issue 5

Nutrition combats unhealthy cravings HANNAH PRESTON

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

When people experience a craving, snacks high in calorie and fat can often be the go-to choice used to satisfy them.

Fay Kazzi, a registered dietitian and professor of nutrition at Alvord Unified School District, said it is all about moderation.

“It is not wrong to snack,” Kazzi said. “You just have to be selective of what you crave. It’s also all about portion control. That is really the secret if you want to improve yourself.”

Rheese Fearing, senior nutrition major, said cravings are caused by deficiency issues. “(Cravings) can usually be linked to a lack of something in your diet,” Fearing said.

“Just making sure that you are getting a wide variety of foods will actually help cut down on cravings.”

Both Kazzi and Fearing said cravings usually peak later in the day when the body is at rest and blood sugar is low.

This is the time of day where eating out of boredom is most present. Kazzi suggested to

stop eating after 6 p.m.

“By 6 p.m. you might start to get hungry, but also you are sedentary,” Kazzi said. “So whatever energy you have put in adds to your adipose tissues, or fat stores. To resist (a craving) you have to create some sort of habit.”

When cravings come, both Kazzi and Fearing said it is best to steer clear of processed snacks. These foods contain trans-fats, or “bad fats.”

Healthy fats can be found in raw nuts, seeds or hummus will help satisfy the craving for something salty. To satisfy sweet tooth cravings, dried fruit is a healthier alternative to reach for instead of a chocolate bar.

Kazzi said people should try maintaining a balanced lifestyle because it will help lead to an overall healthier and happier life.

“The best way to resist cravings is going to be through a healthy and moderate lifestyle. Getting plenty of exercise, positive thinking and healthy amounts of sleep,” Kazzi said. “A general balance is the cure of all craving issues.”

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Todd Williams, 47, and Roselyn Murphey, 40, have been together for 16 years and come to the Coffee Bean to get away and have quiet time with one another.

Couples share favorite activities, venues for dates BRIANA HERNANDEZ ASST. OPINION EDITOR

Men embrace new hair bun trend

BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR

The year has been filled with trends in fashion and hair, and at California Baptist University some professors and students take part in the trends of the year, incorporating them into their daily life.

The man bun has taken the male community at CBU by storm. A multitude of men have participated in this trend, embracing the “long hair don’t care” way of life. Due to the populatirty, an anonymous Instagram account, @manbunsofcbu, features the men of CBU sporting a bun on campus.

Jacob Gonzalez, junior photography major, has been featured on the Instagram account several times, but chooses not to brag about it.

“I don’t consider myself part of the trend,” Gonzalez said. “I don’t want to deal with brush-

ing my hair. So for me, the bun is practical.”

Gonzalez has been growing his hair out for a year and can be spotted around campus with a camera in hand and sporting a man bun.

“I’ve had a man bun for so long that it’s basically become part of who I am,” Gonzalez said. “Everyone knows I have one.”

Dr. Joseph Pelletier, assistant professor of psychology and co-director of research, on the other hand, has made a name for himself by sporting his man bun in classrooms and around campus.

Pelletier said he only started wearing a man bun because he didn’t know what else to do with his hair.

“I adopted the man bun by accident.” Pelletier said. “I didn’t even know it was trendy when I started wearing it. My friends and I were growing our

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Dr. Joseph Pettetier, assistant professor of psychology and co-director of research, sports his top knot hair in his office. hair out for charity, and I wasn’t sure what else to do with it, so I tied it up in a man bun.”

Pelletier said his students are usually surprised to see him sporting a man bun.

Pelletier said he still plans on growing out his hair.

“I’m donating my hair again, so I might be sporting this look way after it has stopped being fashionable,” Pelletier said.

Couples at California Baptist University have found local spots to spend time with each other off campus on a date and they have their personal favorite venues.

Riverside is filled with date spots for young couples such as downtown Riverside coffee shops and the historic state park, Citrus Park, close to downtown Riverside.

Ryan Ford, sophomore biology major, and his girlfriend Jessica Olson, sophomore graphic design major, both said they enjoy going on dates to coffee shops.

“Our first date was a coffee shop,” Ford said. “The coffee shop was totally an icebreaker.

It was not awkward. We just got to know each other.”

Ford said he and Olson like to go to Back to the Grind and are planning to visit other coffee houses in the area on their weekly dates.

“We go to coffee shops because we are so busy and it’s a good thing to sit down and talk,” Olson said. “When we are going to Disneyland or something it’s not easy to sit down and talk or have personal time. (Going out to coffee) just allows us to catch up.”

Outdoor activities like California Citrus State His-

toric Park and Mount Rubidoux can get couples to enjoy outdoor activities.

Olson and Ford said they like to spend quality time together going outdoors, allowing them to have meaningful conversations.

“Something Jessica and I like to do is go on hikes on Mount Rubidoux,” Ford said.

Olson said it can also be a great place for exercise.

“We go to Rubidoux all the time,” Oslon said. “Rubidoux is an awesome place during the day or even at night.”

Ford said he likes how Riverside continues to grow and have new things for couples to do.

“Jessica and I are a young couple and like everyone else, we have our things we like to do and there are opportunities for all different things in Riverside,” Ford said.

Robyn Teruel, junior psychology major, and Seth Wijnhamer, junior mechanical engineering major, said they prefer outdoor activities. “(Seth and I) like to go to the Citrus Park and Botanic Gardens at (the University of California, Riverside) because they are really fun and pretty places to explore and hammock,” Teruel said.

Ford said coffee shops and other activities like exploring outdoors are a nice way to get off campus together.

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November 13, 2015 · Volume 63 · Issue 5

Graduate assistant uses overseas experience in OSL

BY PAULINA PIRVEYSIAN ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

The transformation of the life of Hayley McCarthy has impacted her peers and those across the world as she uses her testimony in spreading the message of the gospel to those she encounters.

McCarthy, graduate assistant in the Office of Spiritual Life, was raised in the another faith other than Christianity from the age of three.

She faithfully attended worship services and seminar classes before her daily school sessions, but after years of being immersed in that faith, McCarthy said she re-evaluated her beliefs.

“Before I turned 16, my mom started going to a Christian church to learn more about Jesus and she asked me a lot of questions, so I started wondering if what I believed was true,” McCarthy said.

McCarthy said she was unable to avoid feeling there might be contradicting facts in what she was learning.

“I was always taught it was a sin to question (my faith), so I never really questioned it before,” McCarthy said. “As

I decided this was not true, nations and wanted to be a part I didn’t know what was true, of God’s love for the world.

McCarthy joined the Southso there were two years in which I was unsure and really ern Baptist Journeyman program. The program provides confused.”

During this time, McCarthy two years of overseas service decided to attend college and for college graduates. She said chose California Baptist Uni- she felt a need to share the gosversity because of its close prox- pel with people from another country. imity to her While in hometown.

South Asia, She moved she formed onto camstrong repus, where lationships she heard the with women gospel for who became the first time followers of from her resJesus. ident adviser E l i s e and residence Lutz, judirector. nior nursing “ T h a t major, met was the first Hayley McCarthy, McCarthy time I reGraduate assistant in the Office while overally underof Spiritual Life seas and said stood grace,” McCarthy said. “In (the other she was inspired by her pasreligion), you work for your sal- sion and ability to reach out to vation and I didn’t understand people.

“I have been struck with I can never earn my salvation.

Only through Jesus could I be how genuine she is, I know saved, so that was when my life she doesn’t fake it,” Lutz said.

“This was easy to see in her inwas changed.”

After accepting Christ teractions with (the people). into her life, McCar- She talked with them so casuthy said she started to ally and honestly, not seemunderstand God’s heart for the ing to see them as a project,

“

I’m thankful for this season of life I get to be in America, disciple students and share the gospel in my own language.

but seeing them as people.”

Lindsay Vacek, One-Stop student advisor in Online and Professional Studies at CBU and alumnus of Journeyman, said McCarthy seeks to make Christ’s name known under all circumstances, in order to bring glory to him.

“Hayley serves out of obedience to the Lord and with a passion to make disciples among the nations, wherever she may be,” Vacek said.

McCarthy is now using her story in the United States to connect with students at CBU who are eager to grow in their faith or show an interest in someday moving overseas. She said being a part of the staff has also given her a platform to help students with any personal problems they may be facing.

“When I was a student I understood what God was doing among the nations and how important it was to go and share the gospel, but now being back here I have a desire to invest in students so they have that desire as well,” McCarthy said. “I’m thankful for this season of life I get to be in America, disciple students and share the gospel in my own language.”

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Hayley McCarthy (right), office of Spiritual Life graduate assistant, talks at her desk with Morgan Chambers, staff member of OSL and Challenge.

65 years of CBU Fashion The ’90s

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Tramond Wilkerson, owner of Abandon Goods, sketches his own orginial designs in his notepad everyday. All designs are related to his life in some way.

Entrepreneur makes art out of reality KRYSTA HAWKINS STAFF WRITER

Tramond Wilkerson, the designer and creator of his clothing company, Abandon Goods, went from foster care to starting his own business at the age of 17.

The clothing line, Abandon Goods, started as an idea in 2012 when Wilkerson was still attending Valley View High School in Moreno Valley.

“His story built this brand,” said Casey Robinson, sophomore journalism major. “This is what makes it unique. (Wilkerson) is opening doors for the youth in our community and putting Moreno Valley on the map.”

Wilkerson said the inspiration came from his abandonment as a child, not having a family and feeling unwanted.

He said he felt he had talent to offer to the world and turned his reality into his art.

“I always loved fashion and I wanted to share my story with people,” Wilkerson said.

“Every design you see is relevant to my life or something I went through.”

At the age of 4, Wilkerson went into the foster care system after both of his parents suffered from drug abuse and domestic violence. For the next four years he would be moved into eight separate homes.

“I was always in the right hands of the right people and

they always took care of me,” Wilkerson said. “That was nothing but God because I could’ve been placed with anybody.”

During his last year at a group home for boys, Wilkerson said he had to prepare himself for his transition out of foster care. This is when Braden Florence, his best friend and chief financial officer of Abandon Goods, and his family made the decision to take Wilkerson in.

“I admire his work ethic,” Florence said. “He is driven and wants to make our brand better everyday, I see the brand taking off because of all the work we have put in.”

Abandon Goods started off as just 12 shirts and has now progressed to an online

store with shirts, hats, socks and pants.

“We did not take it as serious in the beginning,” Wilkerson said. “Now people are really buying the clothes and because of the website, we have requests to keep producing product.”

Through his clothing line Wilkerson wants to be an advocate for kids in foster care and encourage people who want to follow their dreams.

Wilkerson said working a job you hate is spiritual suicide and he wants to encourage people to do something they love.

Check out Wilkerson’s Abandon Goods website at www.abandongoods.com.

Rod Rider, sophomore, uses the newly installed Smith Hall pay phone and keeps up with men’s fashion, consisting of a loose t-shirt, baggy pants and a pair of tennis shoes .

*Common ‘90s trend: frosted-blond hair ends

Individuals explain significance behind meaning of their first name DARLENE MERCADO ASST. B&T EDITOR

Of millions of names, each name can be chosen with a purpose, to represent a person for the entirety of his or her life.

Some names are “unique” that there is only one on campus.

Unique Ruiz, junior criminal justice major, suprises people

with her uncommon name and said most people’s first instinct is to joke about how “unique” her name is.

“I just laugh awkwardly, as if I’ve never heard that before,” Ruiz said.

Ruiz said she was originally supposed to be named Victoria, but when her mom heard of the name Unique she loved the meaning and it

replaced the name Victoria, immediately.

With such an uncommon name, Ruiz said she uses a pseudonym when ordering coffee.

“Since there seems to be a difficulty spelling and pronouncing my name, my Starbucks name is Nikki; it’s an easier alternative to Unique,” Ruiz said.

Amanda Lynne Aguas, junior communication studies major, has a common name at first glance, but the play on words has a far deeper meaning to her father. Aguas’ father is a musician who has always been greatly influenced by his love for music.

“When he was in eighth grade, he heard the song “Amanda” by Boston,” Aguas said. “He

knew he would have a daughter named Amanda one day.”

Her father found it fitting to name her Amanda Lynne, after a mandolin, which he plays.

Charity Sando, sophomore communication disorders major, has an uncommon name which generally means an organization helping those in need. However, in the traditional sense, charity means

goodwill to humanity or giving help to those in need.

“My parents were unsure if God would ever allow them to have children,” Sando said. “So when I came along it was a little miracle.”

Sando said her parents chose the name Charity for her because they believe she was God’s gift to them and they wanted to remember his gift.

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November 13, 2015 · Volume 63 · Issue 5

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Brandon Koons, junior busines administration major, finds his way through the Goon Squad’s defense with the hope of scoring a touchdown to help his team, Fruit of the Boom, during the Fortuna Bowl at Homecoming Weekend 2015.

Homecoming Weekend 2015 unites teams, students, alumni

BY IONA BRANNON ASST. NEWS EDITOR Children and adults alike meandered from booth to booth to play games and win trinkets as old friends reminisced about the past over light refreshments at the colorful block party that kickstarted California Baptist University’s annual Homecoming and Family Weekend.

The weekend of Nov. 6-7 was filled with activities tailored to visitors, alumni and students of all ages.

The weekend started with the annual Alumni Awards Dinner in the CBU Recreation Center, Nov. 6. Alumni coming for their 50-, 25- and 10-year milestone reunions were celebrated at the event. John Pate, chair of the Communication Arts Department, served as the Master of Ceremonies for the third year in a row.

During the dinner, Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, president of CBU, announced his new goal to

reach an enrollment level of 12,000 students by 2025.

“CBU is enrollment-driven,” Ellis said during his speech, emphasizing the importance of expanding as a university dedicated to the Great Commission.

The events on Nov. 7 started in the morning with the CBU Alumni Association annual meeting and elections for the alumni associations took place during the event. The FLAApjack Breakfast, which was hosted by the Lancer Athletics Association, continued this year as a homecoming tradition.

The Block Party started at noon on the Front Lawn and included a variety of local handcraft and beverage vendors.

Ethnically diverse food trucks catered lunch and dinner for students, alumni and visitors.

Different departments had the opportunity to showcase the wonders of their field of study.

Danny Gokey, Christian recording artist, performed at the

Music “Zest”ival at the Stamps Courtyard. Gokey was a thirdplace finalist for Season 8 of “American Idol” and led worship for the Friday chapel services. The “Zest”ival highlighted Riverside’s citrus heritage with the giveaway of free lemon and orange popsicles. A representative from the California Citrus State Historic Park offered samples of different fruits within the citrus family including oranges, Persian and Mexican limes, citron as well as the fingered citron and the Australian finger lime.

As the day began to conclude, students, alumni and visitors of CBU prepared for Fortuna Bowl, the championship game of the intramural flag football season. The women’s team, Bombshell, defeated defending Fortuna Bowl champions and legacy team, Bus Drivers. Men’s teams, Fruit of the Boom and Goon Squad, made Lancer history as the game was the first ever Fortuna Bowl to go

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Katelynn Liddell, senior kinesiology major, and Luke Henderson, senior nursing major, are crowned Ms. and Mr. CBU during Fortuna Bowl. to five overtimes for the win.

Every year Homecoming and Family Weekend ends with a fireworks show. Because of the many overtimes, the fireworks had to be set off before the

men’s game was over because of Riverside noise regulations.

After the fireworks show, Goon Squad finally took home the Fortuna Bowl trophy.

“When the fifth overtime

ended, our stress and fears gave way to joy and we ran and embraced each other knowing we all made it together,” said Michael Collins, senior exercise science major.

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Monica Overton, freshman applied theology major, and Bombshell wide receiver runs through the Busdrivers’ defense.

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Danny Gokey, Christian recording artist and “American Idol” finalist, performs on stage Nov. 7 at Stamps Courtyard.

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Fireworks light up the sky during the Fortuna Bowl intramural championship game as the CBU community watches.

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November 13, 2015· Volume 63 · Issue 5

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With a crowd of students and flashing lights, JGivens, a Los Angeles-based Christian rapper, performs Nov. 9 for the kickoff celebration in front of the Van Dyne Gym.

Students gather in the Van Dyne Gym to get pumped up, prepared for basketball season

BY BEKKA WIEDENMEYER NEWS EDITOR

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The buzz from Homecoming at California Baptist University barely had time to fade before the preview of the basketball season kicked off with the annual Midnight Madness event Nov. 9.

Students began lining up for tickets to the event Nov. 8 as a limited amount were available.

Everyone gathered in front of the Van Dyne Gym for Monday night “madness” at 8:30 p.m. to kick off the celebrations with a performance from JGivens, a Los Angeles-based Christian rapper. The party continued until 10:30 p.m. inside the gym, with routines from the freshmen men’s basketball players and the cheerleaders and contests to keep the energy at an all-time high.

“It’s grown over the last four years with JGivens coming to perform and the awesome basketball teams with how great they’re doing so far,” said Bobby Frisch, Community Life graduate assistant.

“It’s going to take the intensity level

up so much more.”

The foundational planning for the event was laid out over the summer, but when Community Life gathered together for training, the details were hammered out.

Chris Hofschroer, assistant dean of students, Kristin Waters, director of campus activities, and Jay Stovall, director of cultural and commuter programs fronted the planning.

“It’s fun to do something collectively and see it actually come to fruition and see students enjoy it and the teams represented well,” Waters said.

Brett Vowell, director of Chapel and Compassion Ministries and “the Voice of CBU,” introduced the basketball teams to kick off the madness.

Students adorned themselves with glow-in-the-dark necklaces, bracelets and headbands and waved flashing glow sticks in the air inside the darkened gym. Fog machines set the mood as the men’s and women’s basketball teams, plus the cheerleaders, cheered for the students as they entered the room to remixes by disc jockeys Icy Ice and

Bobby Duran.

“It’s a great experience to have, to know that the school is all behind us to support us,” said Kamille Diaz, junior sociology major and guard for the women’s basketball team.

Diaz joined other members of the men’s and women’s basketball teams in the 3-point contest and won the women’s portion of the contest with 17 3-pointers. Gelaun Wheelwright, guard for the men’s basketball team, won the men’s portion with 18 3-pointers. Diaz and Wheelwright then went head to head, with Wheelwright winning out 18-13.

The evening continued with a routine from the cheerleaders and a performance from the freshmen men’s basketball players to “Party in the USA”

by Miley Cyrus. A free-throw contest with audience participation and a 30-second dunk contest, which determined who was getting dunked, rounded up the madness.

“We’re just out here to have a good time,” said Alexander Birketoft, sophomore psychology major and forward for the men’s basketball team.

Brittany Sepeda, junior graphic design major, speeds her way down center stage on her futuristic hoverboard.

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Jordan Heading, sophomore kinesiology major, leaves fans in awe as he jumps in the Midnight Madness dunk contest.

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Cassidy Mihalko, junior business administration major, shoots in the 3-point shot competition as the crowd cheers.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 13, 2015 · Volume 63 · Issue 5

Locals pinpoint big shopping deals in books, movies, music

BY GIOVANNA BERROCAL ASST. A&E EDITOR

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Kiana Miskel (right), senior theater major, rehearses her lines during a rehearsal of “Fahrenheight 451” next to Spensor Deardorff, senior history and theater double major.

‘Fahrenheight’ showcases production

BY CHLOE TOKAR AND ALEXANDRA DEMONTANO ASST. A&E EDITOR AND ASST. VIDEO EDITOR

Students, faulty and staff of California Baptist University are invited to the Wallace Theater starting Nov. 13 to see the cast of “Fahrenheit 451” perform the last production of the semester.

Kiana Miskel, senior theater major, said she does not worry about facing the audience as she fine-tunes her performance before the start of the show.

“Technically it is very ambitious and probably one of the most challenging (productions)

that we’ve put together,” Miskel said. “It’s a really important story in our day and age and in our culture because we’ve set the show in a parallel universe.”

When the actors began their final week of dress rehearsals, they also enter into their tech week, where the show’s special effects finally come to life.

“It’s difficult to be in a show that is so heavily dependent on technical aspects because it is live and if something goes wrong, you can’t really stop and fix it,” Miskel said. “You have to just keep going. We still have to be focusing on technical aspects while also not letting the performance go down because

we’re worried about how the sound is and how the lights are.”

Miskel said she enjoys the community that is built between the members of the production.

“I love how small it is. We are all willing to help each other grow as actors and in our spiritual journeys,” Miskel said.

“When you come in as a class, you grow together as a class and you get to know everyone individually.”

Before rehearsal, actors circle up in the center of their work space to pray, led by Frank Mihelich, “Fahrenheit 451” director and assistant professor of theatre. One by one, the

group said their prayers asking for guidance and blessings during their performance.

While many have stated the play may have higher production values in the technical aspects of the show, Mihelich noted the production still carries an important message for the audience.

“I try to pick plays that will entertain our audience as well as provoke,” Mihelich said. “‘Fahrenheit 451’ does all of that. Many times you go to a play and then you forget about it afterward. I don’t think the audience is going to be able to forget about this one.”

Mihelich explained the un-

likely choice in genre that influenced the direction of the play, adding unexpected choices in technical direction.

“I’m really excited that we get to do a thriller,” Mihelich said. “Thrillers are not depicted on stage very often.”

The director explained that the play, based on the 1953 book

by Ray Bradbury, teased reality television and paranoia within the media.

“A lot of it is underscored like a thriller movie,” Miskel said. “It’s like nothing we have ever done before, but that’s what makes it exciting, to do something that this audience has never seen before.”

Los Angeles natives divulge destinations

BY LAUREN SHELBURNE ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Jump in the car and travel an hour to Los Angeles, where a taste of different cultures, panoramic views and movies under the stars can all be experienced on a budget.

California Baptist University students and Los Angeles natives may have their favorite spots in the city away from typical tourist destinations.

Students can start the trip with a view of the city from the top of Runyon Canyon. This 130-acre urban hideaway is tucked among the hills of Hollywood off of Mulholland Drive.

Baylee Vanbeekom, sophomore psychology and sociology double major, describes Runyon Canyon as one of her favorite hikes.

“It’s a nice getaway from the busy LA lifestyle,” Vanbeekom said. “There is an amazing view once you make it to the top.”

Los Angeles’ mixing pot of

cultures allow visitors to find any meal to suit their cravings as taco trucks parade throughout the city. Taco Zone resides on the corner of Alvarado and Montana in Echo Park between the hours of 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.

The trailer is a favorite of many residents who flock to the truck for salty carne asada, suadero or rib meat and the perfect touch of salsa. Tacos are $1.50 and quesadillas and burritos are $6.

Bryon Ramos, junior marketing major, said he enjoys the diversity of Los Angeles. The cities of Pasadena and Glendale are favorites of his.

“It is my hometown and it gives me a sense of nostalgia when I go back and visit,” Ramos said. “Both have so many opportunities for fun activities from great city views to free concerts.”

A Los Angeles tradition in which students can take a part is to experience outdoor movies. Companies like Street Food

Cinema and Cinespia provide local events throughout the year all over Los Angeles. Cinespia’s most famous events happen at the legendary Hollywood Forever Cemetery for $20.

Street Food Cinema has more locations but smaller venues at $12. Both companies offer live music before the event and a relaxed picnic style atmosphere. Cinespia holds severalfood tents and Street Food Cinema is accompanied by rows of food trucks.

Tiffany Schiro, sophomore psychology major, shared why she loves Los Angeles and said she is proud to call it her home.

“L.A. is the best place in the world to live because of the beautiful mountains, beaches, palm trees and the amazing food,” Schiro said. “There is an enormous amount of fun and entertaining activities.”

Los Angeles stretches from Downtown to the San Fernando Valley with sites and food for everyone.

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Los Angeles offers locals and tourists alike a city skyline reflecting the bustling commerce of the town late into the afternoon.

The days of renting movies at Blockbuster and enjoying their buttery popcorn may be over, but students still have access to vintage stores and a plethora of streaming and on-demand movie and music services when shopping for entertainment.

“Look in a lot of thrift stores or used bookstores that are local,” said Cristi Hernandez, sophomore Christian behavioral science major.

“That’s where I usually find the best deals. You can discover a lot of gems at local stores hiding throughout Riverside.”

With 235 locations all around Riverside for CBU students to use, Redbox and their $1 rental fee may be the toughest price to beat.

For older movies that are not trending in Redbox locations, stores like Red Planet Records on 7001 Indiana Ave. hold hundreds of DVDs from childhood memories for those “throwback movie nights” on Fridays.

Renaissance Book Shop located on 3772 Elizabeth St.. in Riverside sells used books and DVDs cheaper than stores like Barnes & Noble Booksellers.

Saul Sanchez, senior business administration major, said he likes to shop at Barnes & Noble.

“Sometimes if there is a subject I am interested in, I will purchase a book from the front of the store’s bargain section,” Sanchez said.

When it comes to college textbooks, Anabelle Zandi, senior intercultural studies major, takes advantage of having Amazon Prime, which includes free shipping when renting or buying books. As college students, free two-day shipping is something students may appreciate.

“I tend to find used books on Amazon that are well worth the possible slight pencil markings for the greatly inexpensive price,” Zandi said.

At $99 per year, Amazon Prime can be expensive for some. Instead of selling books back to the campus store and receiving less money than the purchase price, students can buy and sell their textbooks all year long at the university book exchange at 231 Big Springs road. in Riverside.

Jonathan Aguilar, junior health science major, said he shops for videogames at big online venues like Amazon.

“The games ship the day of release, and deals for Black Friday are already available.”

Amazon has launched a Countdown to Black Friday Deals sale with big savings on entertainment purchases.

Danny Gokey signs literary memoir

BY KAYLYN KUNTZ ASST. A&E EDITOR

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Danny Gokey signs an autograph for Abby Mclnally, freshman health science major, at Homecoming Weekend for his book “Hope in Front of Me.”

Danny Gokey, former thirdplace finalist on “American Idol”’s eighth season, attended California Baptist University’s Homecoming Weekend to perform music and promote his book, “Hope in Front of Me.” Gokey performed with his band for chapel services Nov. 6, as well as a concert Nov. 7 in the Stamps Courtyard.

Kali Wade, sophomore communication disorders major, was among the many who bought Gokey’s book at his signing event.

“I wanted to meet him and buy the book after watching him play in chapel earlier because I

think his spiritual leadership is really admirable,” Wade said.

The book signing provided an opportunity for students to learn more about why Gokey decided to write a book.

“About a year from the time God told me to write a book, I lost my first wife and started a non-profit organization called Sophia’s Heart,” Gokey said.

“This led up to my ‘American Idol’ debut.”

Following the writing and release of his book, Gokey’s manager asked him to write a song sharing the same title as the book, “Hope in Front of Me,” which became a hit.

“The song is more about the book than anything else,” Gokey said. “In the book I discuss deal-

ing with thoughts of suicide of wanting to end my life after I lost my first wife.”

Gokey said he was upset with how events transpired and felt there was no escape, especially since he was never one to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope.

“Hope was the key, and for a lack of better terms, hope was the tranquilizer that helped me get through,” Gokey said.

In the time after his wife’s death, Gokey said he was battling with anger until a woman at his church urged him to look at the Bible verse Psalm 41:10.

“I looked at the Hebrew translation and the verse actually said, ‘Let go and stop fighting with God,’ and I knew exactly what God was saying in that

moment.”

The singer explained when he went on “American Idol” he felt as if he were a brand new man, feeling refreshed after God had spoken to him.

Gokey said it felt like God had pulled a cork out of his heart removing the toxicity of the bitterness from the trauma of his wife’s death.

“Once I let that cork go,” Goke said “It just filtered through my heart and life was happy once again.”

Gokey said he plans to launch a YouTube series in December about his life with his second wife and kids, spotlighting his nonprofit organization and the musical aspects of his career after “American Idol.”

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 13, 2015 · Volume 63 · Issue 5

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Kirsten Kamstra, Riverside local, exhibits her artwork Nov. 5 at the Riverside Arts Walk Vendor Lot showcase. The event takes place on the first Thursday of each month and features a venue for new local artists to show off their work. Kamstra’s psychadelic pieces offer a look into the world of postmodern art, utilizing many mediums of art, including pottery, paintings and display for her pieces.

Local artists craft postmodern works

BY CHLOE TOKAR ASST. A&E EDITOR

In the fine arts world, street art and other trends once thought to be specialized are now widely accepted within museums and local arts culture.

American painter Jackson Pollock revolutionized the abstract expressionist movement in the mid-20th century with his drip paintings, but in this postmodern age of art, no sin-

gle name stands out as young artists of all types make waves with individuality in their work.

Riverside artists and California Baptist University students are acclimating to the change.

“When I think about the word ‘trends,’ I think about it in terms of either marketing trends, stylistic trends or educational trends,” said Duncan Simcoe, professor of visual arts.

“They interface, they interrelate, but they’re distinct enough

to be considered differently.”

In the mainstream art communities, many have noted a large shift toward depicting social and political issues through various stylistic means and practices.

“There’s definitely a trend toward more abstract art lately,” said Anna Hickernell, junior psychology major. “That makes sense since we are heading toward a humanistic age that highlights relativism and how

each person feels about something in the arts.”

For many professionals, being displayed in a gallery as a working artist can be a primary goal. Others are starting to forgo third-party dealers and self-promote via art walks or online venues.

“I do it myself mostly because it would be really expensive to do it through somebody else,” said Geoffrey Adams, local Riverside artist. “I’m really try-

ing to make a living creating art.

Young artists I know don’t know how to market themselves so they don’t even try to market themselves.”

Adams, whose work can be found on the Etsy page CrudeInc, focuses on using spray paint and stencil on vinyl records, a medium he said has recently become popular.

“A style enters people’s consciousness and people start to create with it,” Adams said. “On

the one hand, it functions as competition and it’s very frustrating, but on the other hand, it’s cool to see ideas evolve from certain points.”

Art is no longer subject to a single field, allowing people the freedom to change styles and innovate wthin their works.

“The freedom that art gives me to try new things and explore new opportunities, Adams said. “That is the success that I’m looking for.”

New Zelda title encourages cooperative puzzle solving

BY ALEXANDER JONES A&E EDITOR

Nintendo released the latest installment in the popular “Legend of Zelda” franchise Oct. 22 with a special handheld release on the Nintendo 3DS titled, “The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes.”

However, the new game is not the usual dungeon-diving solo adventure. The new entry is intended to be enjoyed with a trio of heroes who each have the game and system.

Since the game is focused primarily on multiplayer adventures, it requires having a total of three users and separate internet connections in order to experience the game

with multiple people.

With three friends online, the new entry is satisfying, but it can be difficult without three people communicating on applications like Skype. It can be difficult to tell other players to trigger a certain puzzle in order to advance further.

The developers are able to have chat functionality built in, but it is unclear why the game makers chose not to include the feature.

Eight emoticon buttons located on the bottom screen can help players give hints to each other, but they ultimately lack essential pieces of communication, especially when commands like “stay” are lacking from the selection. If a player is

looking to collect each item in the game, the extra challenges are difficult with online strangers.

In the online setting, it can be complicated to tell other users they need to pull a certain lever to finish off the latest puzzle.

The single-player option is fun, on player controls three different characters for short bursts of time, but players likely will not be spending too much time on it, as it lacks the epic design seen in solo Zelda console titles.

The game is an better than past Zelda multiplayer entries. The 3DS Wi-Fi capabilities make it easier to connect with friends than ever before.

New Netflix Shows “Seven Deadly Sins” Season 1 — Nov. 1 Television

“With Bob and David” Season 1 — Nov. 13 Television

“The Runner”

Season 1 — Nov. 6 Television

Film

“Marvel’s Jessica Jones” Season 1 — Nov. 20 Television

Nov. 5 Film

“Master of None”

“Dior and I” Nov. 14

“Anna Karenina” Nov. 12 Film

“Zipper” Nov. 26 Film

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Kelley Bader performs “Curbside” at Programme Skate & Sound in Fullerton. Bader is one of four members that make up the Redlands punk band I’m Glad It’s You, who aspire to write and produce a full LP in the future.

Redlands’ I’m Glad It’s You channels musical energy

BY RANDY PLAVAJKA BUS & TECH EDITOR

Redlands-based punk rock band I’m Glad It’s You recently capped off their “2 Fest 2 Furious” nationwide tour in support of their EP, “Daydreams,” with fellow acts Just Friends, Karoshi Boy and Casual Friday.

The tour started Oct. 23 at Programme Skate & Sound in Fullerton, California and ended Nov. 7 in Las Vegas, though that summation does not do justice to the amount of traveling they did within a recent two-week span.

An increase in popularity and dedicated fan base spread across the country meant the four-piece act spent the ma-

jority of their time in the Southwest and Southeast, stopping in Texas, Colorado and Florida for additional shows.

The band headlined the tour with Just Friends, a band based out of Pleasanton, California, as well as long-time friends Karoshi Boy and Casual Friday, who are both from Corona.

“Daydreams,” their most recent EP, is packed with high-energy jams that beg to be blasted from a car’s stereo during a nighttime drive with the windows rolled down.

The work they put into producing the record encapsulates the raw emotion that is felt at their shows.

Kelley Bader, vocalist and guitarist for the band, credits the group’s chemistry to the

best friendship they share by living and creating music.

“A large part of why we started this band was to play more shows with our old friends,” Bader said.

Prior to the local bands’ present lineups, members of each had played in other projects with each other.

“Being able to tour with our friends is why we started playing on the road to begin with,” Bader said.

The local punk rockers from Redlands earned a reputation for delivering powerful emotions on tour with every lyric and thrash of the drums that appears in the studio recordings. The band is gaining more traction with each show they perform.

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November 13, 2015 · Volume 63 · Issue 5

Twitter opts to eliminate favorites for usual ‘likes’

BY RANDY PLAVAJKA BUS & TECH EDIITOR

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Allison Woldt, Nectar emplyee, inspects one of the store’s many necklaces before placing it on the display. Nectar is known for its trendy designs, chic clothing and friendly atmosphere at its original storefront at 12 East State St. in Redlands, California that was founded in 2008 by Tricia and David Kelly

Nectar grows community

BY CHLOE TOKAR ASST. A&E EDITOR

Nectar, a women’s boutique in downtown Redlands, has become a staple of the community in recent years with its “quality focused and wallet friendly” environment and central focus on serving the surrounding area as if they were a part of the family.

The business was founded in 2008 by Tricia and David Kelly, who owned the designer jean store, Denm, but because of a shift in the economy, the Kelly’s

opened a more affordable shop.

Nectar may be considered a step away from traditional corporate business because they have the words “Shop Local” painted across their storefront.

Business has grown as they boast almost 17,000 followers on Instagram and new store locations across the region.

“Redlands doesn’t have a lot of women’s boutiques for an affordable price,” said Melissa Cox, Nectar assistant manager.

“We do well because of word of mouth, we have great products,

great price points and we just put ourselves out there in every way we can.”

The name “Nectar” comes from its roots in Redlands, known for its orange groves.

The company sources domestically-made products and promotes artisan goods.

“I love what they stand for and the clothes are very trendy and unique,” said Tarah Mosier, junior psychology major. “It’s my go-to place for cute jewelry, scarves and dresses. I love supporting local shops and I’m glad

this store is doing well and still in business because it’s a gem.”

Since the opening of their online store in 2011, business has swelled and allowed them to host craft fairs, holiday events and a construction sale during State Street’s renovation.

Even with their recent fame, the desire to keep it local has been maintained. Nectar recently expanded to a second location in Claremont, California, an advantage that the small business has over similar shops that are also based in downtown

Redlands.

“They want to keep it in small little towns like (Redlands) and in little downtown areas where all of the cool restaurants are, where people are always going to be,” Cox said. “(Nectar is) always going to try and grow in those areas, as well.”

Promoting “fresh and fashionable women’s clothing at a sweet price,” the employees attest to the positive energy and areas of growth within the business.

The designers at Twitter threw a curveball at users worldwide with their latest update on Nov. 3, in which they switched out the “favorites” star icon feature with a “like” heart.

Social media networks are often subject to change frequently in order to keep up with the times, so it is no surprise that Twitter would replace favorites with the widely-integrated “like.”

This small shift in a relatively simple feature upset a large majority of people on the platform, though, as if a beloved member of the family had passed away suddenly.

The amount of concern shown over the death of a “star” was truly alarming, considering many major news events do not even get that kind of coverage.

Widespread revolt seemed to ensue as users petitioned to bring back the “favorite,” but for what purpose?

Subtle changes, especially in appearance, are such minute details they should not matter. There are bigger events occurring on a daily basis in the surrounding community.

The society that exists on social media is something else, as demonstrated by this instance, but the larger problem that remains is that the focus of coverage should be on legitimate events, not just the change of a star with a heart.

Survey indicates growth for administrative job field

BY JARROD MAAS

BUS & TECH EDITORIAL ASST. A survey by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute concluded that the demand for employees with bachelor’s degrees has risen by 18 percent in California during the 20152016 fiscal year.

The largest increase for the needs of the working force were found in the administrative job market, with an explosive rise of 40 percent, while the greatest decrease in employee demand was seen in the mining and oil industry, which suffered a fall of 47 percent.

Kiefer Cicotte, senior healthcare administration major, said he is excited about the rise in administrative jobs and that the rise in the administration job market is directly cor-

related to the current boom in the health industry.

“There’s always a need for healthcare, not only for nurses and physicians but the people who keep the framework of the hospital in order as well, such as administrators,” Cicotte said. “(This) allows me to have a better chance of getting my foot in the door of a hospital or a huge health maintenance organization such as Kaiser.”

This has come as good news for many prospective college graduates because of the general fear of leaving the safety of a university only to be overwhelmed by real-world responsibilities and duties.

Spenser Deardorff, senior theatre and history double major, said he is excited about the rise in employment opportunities for recent graduates.

“It’s about time the job market started growing,” Deardorff said.

When Deardorff saw which jobs received the largest increase in rate employment, he said he was disappointed.

“This country should reintroduce funding to the arts,” he said. “Schools need art, not just theatre, we need photography, writing and painting to grow, also.”

The job market for teachers and instructors has fluctuated heavily through the past few years, but has slowly declined since the start of the current decade.

Next year, the rise in employment is expected to be even higher across all fields and the opportunities available to recent graduates will increase alongside it.

Spotify Tips and Tricks 1. In order to listen to a track without a pause between each song, songs can be mixed together by turning “crossfade” on in preferences.

2. A mobile device can be used as a remote to change songs on Spotify on a Mac or PC. 3. By following artists on Spotify, users can receive notifications when an artistʼs new track or album drops.

4. When listening to guilty pleasures, changing the listening mode to a private session does not allow others to see what a user is listening to.

5. Importing songs from iTunes may be useful in case Spotify does not have Taylor Swiftʼs latest track.

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Ashley Essex, newcomer to the Halo franchise and freshman English and theater double major, plays through the campaign of “Halo 5: Guardians,” which now features the ability to complete missions cooperatively online.

Halo 5: Guardians provides fresh take on old franchise 343 Industries reinvigorate sci-fi shooter after 3 years

BY JARROD MAAS

BUS & TECH EDITORIAL ASST. “Halo 5: Guardians” debuted exclusively on Microsoft’s Xbox One Oct. 27 with plasma cannons blazing and a new multiplayer experience that 343 Industries has refined for the new release.

Halo has been one of the most popular franchises since its release in 2001 and since then has brought a new storyline and exciting gameplay.

Each prior release rocked the Halo fan base and each individual game in the series was relentless in providing

cutting-edge graphics and mechanics to a crowd that is eager for the best experience technologically achievable.

For anyone buying a copy, the notorious quality and style is noticeable within a few moments into the game.

The game play is tight, fastpaced and is brilliantly designed to provide a lot of fun for the players. However, for any seasoned Halo fanatic, this is not the same Halo of years past.

Instead, it takes cues from its competition to enhance its own platform. “Halo 5: Guardians” strays away from the original Halo mechanics and takes on a new formula.

Connecting to matches online is much easier though, in comparison to the other games that Halo borrows aspects from.

The shooting resembles Call of Duty because of the immediate and rapid in response to the controller. The running, jump-

ing and amount of violence, feel genuine to the Halo franchise.

Although the formula is brand new to game developer 343 Industries, it works well.

Players should not feel as if they are playing two different games.

Instead, the pair can be compared to chocolate and peanut butter; a great combination.

The campaign’s differences may not be so easily overlooked because it is designed for four player co-operative missions.

In “Halo 5: Guardians,” a player on their own is expected to command the team to accomplish tasks and defeat enemies, as opposed to the typical “lone wolf” style that has been at Halo’s single player mission core for the previous games.

Cooperative missions used to be a bonus, but are now the focal point. Whether or not this new focus is good or bad is to be determined by the audience as time progresses.

13 BUSINESS & TECH Mitsubishi discontinues EVO trim, finishes Lancer’s legacy November 13, 2015 · Volume 63 · Issue 5

BY RANDY PLAVAJKA BUS & TECH EDITOR

After 10 generations, 23 years and countless miles recorded, Mitsubishi has announced the discontinuation of the Lancer EVO, letting the street-legal rally car drive off into the sunset.

2015 marks the final year of production for a car that has become so iconic in the world of rally car racing that it may have seemed unlikely the model would see its end.

“It was a Lamborghini kind of fast in this commuter, boring, four-door family car,” said Dr. Joseph Pelletier, assistant professor of psychology and self-proclaimed “die-hard” car enthusiast. “It is like the

ultimate sleeper, especially in sedans capable of high quality factory form. You can walk on racetrack performance for the past two decades, and even past pretty much anyone with it.”

For the majority of its lifes- versions of the car still retain pan, the EVO’s only true compe- their value in the current car market. tition has been “EVOs are rival Subaru’s becoming WRX STI, It was a Lamborghini more rare and which boasts valuable in the an equally kind of fast in this market impressive commuter, boring, four- rally because of (the record on the door family car.” car’s) standard tracks when Dr. Joseph Pelletier, performance compared to assistant professor of and legacy,” the Lancer. psychology said Paul Yoo, “As far as senior busiimports go, the EVO and Subaru WRX STI ness administration major. were always the golden horses “EVO 9’s and EVO 8’s still hold on the market,” Pelletier said. their value compared to older Although the end of the EVO (Subaru) STI models and other era may be bittersweet, the car Subaru’s such as the GC series.” has been a staple for affordable The base model Lancer will

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make its return in 2016, but the EVO trim will be cut by Mitsubishi and only 1,600 “Final Edition” cars will be sold in the United States.

“Nobody builds good sleepers anymore,” Pelletier said.

“It’s all bells and whistles, and that car was (very) fast in a very sensible package, and that engine was bulletproof, too.”

The standard EVO sold for $35,000 before modifications, which is a deal for 291 horsepower, Mitsubishi’s Super AllWheel Control and five-speed manual transmission when compared to the pricetag of similar sport sedans in its class.

“It is a corner of the market that is dying out and Subaru has the corner on it now,” Pelletier said.

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Jesus Zuniga, freshman civil engineering major, cruises on Irving Avenue through the backroads of Riverside’s orange groves in his modified Mitsubishi Lancer.

Film’s technological predictions outperform reality

BY RAEGAN MELFE

LIFESTYLE EDITORIAL ASST. It has been 26 years since the release of “Back to the Future Part II,” a movie that introduced futuristic ideas such as self-tying shoes, flying cars, compact digital cameras and hover boards.

Oct. 21, 2015, is the day Marty McFly arrived in the future within the movie. The date recently passed in our current

reality, causing many people to speculate if the gadgets seen in the film would ever become real.

One popular futuristic innovation from the movie is the hover board, where flying skateboards could cruise over any surface and be navigated just like a skateboard, inspiring many people to try and recreate the board’s technology in the past two decades.

“It would be really cool if we

could get (actual) hover boards,” said Madison Haugland, freshman English major. “There are some that are similar, but cost way more than an average person wants to spend.”

Today’s “hover boards,” which resemble hands-free Segways, have become popular and are replacing many non-electric modes of boarding transportation. Lexus and a few other companies have created boards that closely mimic the

technology seen in the movie, but lack the ability to be free beyond a magnetized surface, unlike the movie.

In addition to the boards are the iconic self-tying shoes that Nike will be producing to look and act identically like the sneakers from the movie, which perfectly molded to the feet of McFly in seconds.

“It is really cool but at the same time it is just for show and does not need self-tying laces,”

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Sarah Garcia, alumna of California Baptist University, is answering her call to ministry as the owner and founder of Glorify Apparel, a non-profit clothing company dedicated to giving back to the community.

Garcia founded Glorify Apparel without a degree in business. Instead, she pursued her undergraduate degree in Christian behavioral science and her graduate degree in counseling ministry.

“I decided to sit in on a few (Christian studies) classes under Dr. Bruce Stokes (professor of anthropology and behavioral sciences) and Dr. Nathan Lewis (professor of behavioral sciences). I couldn’t get enough of it and I wanted to learn more of what was being taught,” Garcia said. “I knew then, that this was something I wanted to pursue because I’ve always had a pas-

sion for ministry.”

Glorify Apparel is a non-profit brand dedicated to helping all “live a life that glorifies” through every aspect of life — from words, actions and how Christians represent themselves to the world.

The brand’s mission is to promote the glorification of God through their designs and by giving back to those in need through donations.

“For every purchase made, we donate 25 percent of the profit to some of the world’s greatest causes,” Garcia said.

Nikki Tuerck, senior health sciences major, said she like the simplicity of the Glorify designs and its purpose.

“When I buy a piece from them, I know that I am not only glorifying God with my attire, but I am helping people throughout the world with my purchase,” Tuerck said.

Glorify donates to efforts such as A21 and Empowering

Transition is $299,000.

The technology in the movie compared to technology today is worlds apart, and yet, closer than it ever has been previously, especially considering how far digital camera technology has come in the past three decades.

Although much of the predicted technology is not present in 2015, the possibility of new innovations in the near future is not a far-fetched idea and may be Back to the Future soon.

Facebook tightens security measures

Business glorifies with merchandise

BY JENNIFER SCHMIDT

said Paul Reyes, sophomore architecture major. “People can wear what they want, but I do not feel like being in debt by buying (the Nikes).”

Flying cars were a well-liked creation from the movie. Although they haven’t been mass produced, Terrafugia, an aircraft manufacturer, has made a flying car called the Transition that has wings and looks like a plane when in flight.

The price to reserve the

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Photo courtesy of Glorify Apparel

Sarah Garcia, owner and founder of Glorify, stands in front of the Louvre in Paris, France, and displays one of the brand’s ministry-inspired designs.

Lives International. Since its creation 18 months ago, the company has been growing and exceding Garcia’s goals.

“We have seen firsthand that the more we give back, the more

God has blessed us,” Garcia said. “From what started as a mere idea and dream to what Glorify is now can only be credited to the Lord’s hand in all of this.”

Facebook recently made the announcement it will send users a warning when they believe a user’s profile is targeted or compromised by an attacker suspected of working on behalf of the government.

Alex Stamos, chief security officer at Facebook, said in a press release Facebook will not be able to explain how they attribute certain attacks by suspected attackers, but only plan to use the warning in situations where the evidence strongly supports their conclusion.

To take precautions against attempted attacks on their profiles, users are encouraged to activate “login approvals” through settings.

Facebook users can also receive an alert when anyone logs into their account from a

new device or browser by activating “login alerts.”

Missy Fischbach, senior liberal studies major, said she spends time on Facebook every day. “(Facebook) is being dramatic because the government looks at everything that we do online,” Fischbach said. “I wouldn’t want to know (if the government is spying on me) because it would change the way I post when I do know that they are spying on (me).”

Alexandra Slick, junior psychology and sociology double major, said she spends at least three hours a day on Facebook and said she would want to know when the government is looking on her social media because she feels it is an invasion of privacy.

“I don’t have a reason for the government to look at my social media, but I would want to know why they are doing so,” Slick said.

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LANCER ON THE STREET What are you thankful for this year?

Santiago Arteaga Senior Marketing major

Ashley Church Freshman Music major

Felicia Sloneker Junior Graphic design major

Jacob Kell Freshman Kinesiology major

Jacob Shonkwiler Freshman Pre-nursing major

“I am thankful for the support from my family and how they support the different ideas that I have.”

“I am thankful to be alive and to experience life itself, to experience emotion, and just to be existing.”

“I am thankful for my family and the opportunities that we have here at CBU and my friends, of course.”

“I am thankful for the campus and all the people in it because they help me get through the hard times.”

“The life that God has given me. I wasn’t a big believer but then I did a college tour at CBU and it has really me the light.”

Thanksgiving holiday lacks attention Leaders deserve more pay,

BY RANDY PLAVAJKA BUS & TECH EDITOR

Christmas decorations deck the halls of every major retailer, special toy and electronics ads are included with the Sunday newspaper and classic seasonal jingles echo throughout businesses as if it were Christmas Eve, except it is barely the middle of November.

Thanksgiving has seemingly been swept under the rug in favor of debates over red cups and fair religious representation on secular companies’ products.

Honesty about marriage is vital hard. When I ask about what makes a successful relationship, I really want to know.

I am a single, 20-year-old woman who wants to have a successful relationship someday and I am asking about relationships I see around me in order to gain understanding of what makes a relationship good or bad.

Often people do not make a good distinction between what is a normal trial and an unnecessary trial.

For example, when a husband loses a job he may feel as though

BY MAKENNA SONES LIFESTYLE EDITOR his self-worth has been diminished. It’s not uncommon and it I am a very curious person can be devastating to a marriage, when it comes to how people’s re- while the wife tries to uplift and lationships work. When I see an be supportive. It can feel like a old married couple I wonder and relentless and long-suffering batoften ask them what the secret is tle, but you are together for richto their long marriage. The an- er or for poorer, in sickness and in swers vary from seriousness to hu- health.

Then there are situations with mor, but generally they have good trials such as addiction, abuse answers.

“We’ve been married 62 years,” and infidelity.

These trials and one woman hardships are extremesaid. “It’s been ly different than going this long, I “I would like to through a rough patch might as well a marriage. The diskeep him.” implore those in in tinction, though, is lost An oldrelationships that and often left up to iner man once which then looked at his are good, loving, terpretation, blurs lines of what is to bride of 56 God-centered and be fought for and enyears and said, in a relationship “We learned healthy to be honest dured versus what is not to be to walk and talk. We walk when someone asks tolerated. like to imaround the what marriage is ploreI would those in relationneighborhood like.” ships that are good, every evening loving, God-centered just to catch up and healthy to be honwith one another. Once we stopped talking, we est when someone asks what knew something was wrong and marriage is like. Tell me what makes marriage worth all of we fixed it immediately.”

However, lately when I ask the times that make you quescouples what the secret is, wheth- tion whether it is worth it. er they have been married for 1 Give me an example of what year or 50 years, their answer is, you were not prepared for “marriage is hard and there are when you married another person and how you have worked, many trials, but it is worth it.”

While this may seem like a or are working on how to get sufficient answer to most, this is through it. Tell me the triumphs not to me. Why is marriage hard? and failures. Tell me what you What made it hard? Give me an wish others had told you. I want example of what you consider to know.

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Concern with stores offering deals and even being open on Black Friday is larger than the attention given to Thanksgiving.

The spirit of Thanksgiving deserves more attention than it is receiving from the majority of media and business outlets.

The national holiday is about spending time with family and friends gathered in one setting to give thanks for one another and for all of the year’s blessings.

Although the celebration of Christ’s birth is the most important part of the last portion of the

calendar year, taking time to come together as a family and give thanks is equally important.

Marginalizing one of America’s largest holidays to capitalize on monetary profits is baffling, though it is justified with “the Christmas spirit.”

Despite how fun and grand the Christmas season is, the festivities can stay in the attic until Nov. 27, 2015.

Family and friends are more important than the secondary attributes that come with the arrival of a holiday.

Love needs light in midst of controversy chosen to retaliate against Starbucks by telling the barista that their name is “Merry Christmas,” causing the barista to write “Merry Christmas” on the cup, as if it would strike the fear of God into the hearts of Starbucks baristas everywhere.

When articles group Christians in a fiasco as useless as this, it puts my faith in a bad light. To go so far to say that Starbucks “hates Jesus” in a video because Starbucks has a plain red cup for the Christmas season is melodramatic. Ellen Degeneres said

BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR it best - “The old cups had snowflakes and Santa’s sleigh, and According to Starbucks, once elves, you know all those things Halloween is over it’s officially you find in the Bible.” If people time to break out the tinsel and truly believe Starbucks declared count down the days until Christ- a war on Christmas by removing mas. Christmas, the best holiday snowflakes and elves from the of the year, is about celebrating design, those offended by the the birth of Jesus Christ. Nov. 1 cup must have forgotten that Jemarked the start of the Christ- sus is the reason for the season.

Asking the mas season for Starbarista to write bucks and those “Merry Christwho awaited the red cup to be unveiled “If people truly mas” on the cup solely to spite got their holiday believe Starbucks Starbucks is ridicfix, while others were highly offenddeclared a war ulous because not only is the issue ed by the plain, red on Christmas by not being resolved, ombre cup.

The cup design removing snow- but if people are so mad at Starbucks, starts with a bright, flakes and elves why are they still poppy shade of red at the top and moves from the design, paying for the coffee? Let’s face it, into a deeper red those offended by Starbucks, though near the bottom of the cup. The goal of the cup must have overrated, is a highly appreciatthe design was to forgotten that Jesus ed franchise and make the cup minimalistic and mod- is the reason for the it sure knows how to spread some ern. By eliminating season.” Christmas cheer. the usual festive eleStarbucks cards ments, such as snowfor Christmas? flakes and snowmen, a multitude of people have felt Please, and thank you. Let’s not personally victimized by the Star- forget the highly anticipated bucks cup and have taken to social holiday drinks.

In 1 Peter, we are told to love media to express their concern with Starbucks and the new war one another because love covers a multitude of sins. Show they’re waging on Christmas.

Many outlets have published some love to your barista this articles with headlines slamming holiday season, not only for Christians for the uproar. Con- crafting your drink, but for trary to popular belief, not all putting up with the amount of Christians take offense to the cup. controversy a single red cup Those offended by the design have has caused.

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not minimum wage workers Office projects the $10 minimum wage increase would reduce total employment by about 500,000 workers, or 0.3 percent. While the figure is merely a projection, it is unknown what the real effects of an increased minimum wage will be.

While many low-level workers would receive higher pay that would increase their family’s income, some jobs for low-wage workers would be eliminated, according to the CBO. The income of most workers who became jobless

BY ASHLEY DINKEL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF would decrease and the share of low-wage workers who were emIt’s safe to assume that many ployed would fall. of us are attending college to gradAside from those in easier beuate with our degree to get out in ginning job positions not deservthe world and make the money we ing more money, from a national deserve after working hard. While standpoint, raising the minimum the debate over the increase of wage would result in businesses California’s minimum wage has losing more money to help supbeen the subject of debate for a port employees with the federal while now, I am starting to devel- requirement. However, many op more of an opinion about the businesses would have to find it matter as I am about to enter the more cost effective to lay off employees or raise the workforce. price of their prodFor the last three ucts so they can still summers, I have worked at a local “Cashiers should make some type of profit. The evidence waterpark and each not be paid $15 is already present as summer I stepped into a higher posian hour when it many restaurants have kiosks to order tion for which I was is the supervisors from rather than thankful. When I or managers that interacting with a became a supervisor and received a are the ones who human.

The Los Angepay raise, I believed have to deal with les City Council has it was necessary to get paid more be- difficult customers, recently voted to increase the city’s cause I had more answer to their minimum wage to responsibilities and duties to accomcorporate office $15 an hour from over the next five plish that merited and successfully $9 years for as many as an increase in pay. lead a team of 800,000 workers, I also believed the front line employees employees so the making Los Ange(what I was when I les the largest city started) deserved establishment runs in the nation to minimum wage besmoothly.” adopt a major minicause their work was mum-wage hike. not as demanding While many of and was not held to as high of a us may need to work a few jobs just standard compared to those who to pay for the necessities in life, led them. minimum wage jobs were meant Working a cash register is not to be entry level jobs that would hard (you don’t even have to cal- only be temporary. While there is culate the change that needs to not really anything we can do to be given). Cashiers should not be prevent the minimum wage from paid $15 an hour when the super- rising, we can appreciate the emvisors or managers are the ones ployers who appreciate our hard who have to deal with difficult cus- work and appreciate the fact that tomers, answer to their corporate we took the time to learn more in office and successfully lead a team college to deserve more than the of employees so the establishment minimum wage. runs smoothly.

I, like many of my colleagues, The minimum wage in Cali- are working hard toward a degree fornia is currently $9 an hour and in something we love, and while will increase to $10 in January. As raking in money should not be our college students, we spend a lot primary motivation, knowing that of money to learn more so we can we are valued for our time investbe some of the best candidates ed into learning is important. for our future careers. Raising the While there is not necessarminimum wage to $15 an hour, ly anything we can do directly to like many employees are argu- prevent the minimum wage from ing for, would take away the val- increasing, we can appreciate that idation of those who work hard we are in the process of getting and deserve to be paid more than a degree to better ourselves minimum wage. and fall in love with our future The Congressional Budget career.

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LANCER ON THE STREET What are you thankful for this year?

Alissa Rodriguez Freshman Pre-nursing major

Kyle Wilson Freshman Kinesiology major

Laura Macy Freshman Biomedical engineer major

Bianca Santos Freshman Speech pathology major

Kevin Grebbien Freshman Accounting major

“Being able to come to CBU, having a family, a roof over my head and food on the table.”

“I am thankful for being able to go to CBU instead of a community college. I’m just happy to be here.”

“I am really thankful for my family and the friends that I’ve made so far this year.”

“I am most thankful for the fact that God is so real and so loving that he picked me to be a follower of him.”

“I’m thankful for coming to CBU and being able to have a great community here.”

Education should be goverment investment

BY NATILEE RUIZ MANAGING EDITOR

Attending night classes and working two jobs was how I spent a year and a half of my life in an effort to tackle adulthood and pay for my bills and tuition.

In the day of my parents, work-

ing a part-time job was enough to help them pay for college themselves and graduate relatively debt free.

Today, students looking to pursue an education often find themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to financing their educational needs. Multiple jobs are needed in order to pay for necessities or be able to take out loans.

While this creates a much needed work ethic among this generation, it brings up cause to question whether or not our government is making us push ourselves too far to pursue our goals in education. Government aid for education is something that should not be taken away.

Recently, Cal Grants have been considered to be a luxury

Political correctness skews true motives They hold the position that the violent rampage had nothing to do with a religious motivation.

Their explanation is that the student was simply upset that he was kicked out of a study group.

This situation aptly sums up an increasingly prevalent issue in the United States, with media, law enforcement and the government overall. In an attempt to be culturally and religiously sensitive—excluding sensitivity when it comes to

BY BEKKA WIEDENMEYER NEWS EDITOR Christianity—people are refusing to accept the truth and call Yet another tragic occur- something what it really is.

In this case, it was a blatant rence of collegiate violence happened Nov. 4 at the University act of terror. The student wrote of California, Merced when an a manifesto with a numbered 18-year-old freshman stabbed list in which he detailed exactly two students, a university what he planned to do, which employee and a construction was, according to Warnke, “sit down and praise Allah.” worker with a hunting knife.

People are so terrified to be Thankfully, all four victims politically incorrect have survived but “People are or insensitive to police shot and killed the student so terrified to other cultures that they would rathbefore he could do be politically er risk the lives of more harm than incorrect or others so as not to he already did. According to CBS insensitive to stick their feet in their mouths. While News, police found other cultures.” the solution is not items in his backto immediately be pack that indicated suspicious of anyhe was planning to do more harm, including items one with a religion or culture that could construct a rudimen- different than our own, it is time for people to stop walktary explosive.

His autopsy revealed a two- ing on eggshells and start acpage manifesto on his person cepting the truth, which in this that described his motives and particular case, happens to not plan of action to “terrorize and be the story the mekill several classmates,” accord- dia and law enforcement ing to Vern Warnke, Merced are telling.

The media and law enCounty Sheriff. Written in the never seem margins of the manifesto were forcement several praises to Allah and to have qualms about being insensitive toward Christians and plans to decapitate someone The sheriff and other law en- their ilk. Why aren’t other forcements are not deeming the religions and cultures given occurrence as an act of terror. the same treatment?

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that our government may not be able to afford, resulting in higher requirements to meet the criteria for approval, and less money being awarded to fewer students. Roughly 6 percent of government spending is allocated to education, almost 3 billion less than the government spends on its own budget.

FAFSA and school-awarded loans and grants only get a student so far. The hassle of filling out pages of financial information only to be told you’re not deserving enough of the help that comes from our government is unacceptable.

I come from a single-parent home and have been, for the most part, financially independent since I turned 18. I have always been concerned with

my financial independence, as I want to alleviate the financial burden of my family.

Within that concern is the desire to get my education, so I may help provide for my mom and younger sisters.

Paying for school has been a struggle, as I manage all of my loans, aid and payments myself. While I do not mind taking care of this myself, I should not have to go about it in a way that I physically cannot afford.

Adulthood comes with several responsibilities, but being financially stable when seeking a proper education should be something the government rushes to aid in, as investing in the education and well-being of our generation is what propels society into progression.

Sexual assault education should gear toward men

BY KRYSTA HAWKINS STAFF WRITER

The campaigns, ads and commercials with the intent on teaching women how to “avoid getting raped” needs to come to an end.

Why is society consuming women’s minds with the belief that they must align their behavior in a certain way to prevent them from being sexually assaulted?

When entering into womanhood and being allowed more freedom, I remember being reminded that there were things I could not do that men could. “Don’t stay out too late,” “Don’t walk alone,” and my most favorite line of them all, “Watch how you dress when you go out.”

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2012 that one in five women has been raped

in her lifetime. We need more campaigns with the intent of teaching young men how to respect women.

Women should never have to question themselves and wonder what they could have done differently to avoid the attack.

Sixty eight percent of sexual assault crimes are left unreported, according to Rainn.org, the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization, making rape one of the most underreported crimes.

Pop culture has created this image of the rapist being a “stranger that sneaks up behind you when you’re walking home,” when, in reality, this is not always the case.

Women need to be educated and reminded that rape is rape, whether perpetrated by a friend or someone with whom you’re in a relationship. If you say “no” it means “no.”

Let’s turn the finger of guilt from the women who stayed out too late or dressed inappropriately back to the predator who attacked her. Let’s stop holding woman accountable for preventing rape. Let’s stop glorifying “victim blaming” and teach young men that sexual assault is never an option.

Correction On page 14 of Issue 4, published Oct. 23, the Instagram handle of the Lancer Cam partici-

pant was mispelled. The correct spelling of the student at California Baptist University is @zackadelic.

Who We Are The Banner newspaper is an award winning bi-weekly campus publication that publishes 12 issues a year at California Baptist University.

The newsroom is located in the James Building in Room 370 and can be reached at 951-343-4787.

The Banner, a student-run newspaper, serves the CBU community with accurate and factual reporting on significant aspects of university life and subjects of concern to the readers.

Students, faculty, staff, admininstators and others in the university are encouraged to react to published

material or to comment on matters of concern through signed letters to Ashley Dinkel, editor-in-chief of The Banner, at AshleyVictoria.

Dinkel@calbaptist.edu If you have a story idea for The Banner, please let us know. If students are interested in writing, photography, broadcasting or design, they can contact Ashley Dinkel, as well.

If a business would like to advertise in The Banner, please contact Madison Quiring, advertisement and distribution manager, at MadisonNicole.Quiring@ calbaptist.edu.

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