Volume 63 | Issue 7| January 22, 2016
Students run for ASCBU positions
Adventure in the air
BY BEKKA WIEDENMEYER NEWS EDITOR
Students hit the slopes and ride the waves with Community Life. | Page 3
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Court indicts Marquez in attack BY BEKKA WIEDENMEYER NEWS EDITOR
After nearly two months since the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino that claimed the lives of 14 people and injured 22 others, a federal grand jury indicted Enrique Marquez, a friend and neighbor of San Bernardino terrorists Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, Dec. 30, on five felony counts. The felony counts include the provision of two of the assault rifles used in the attack and conspiring to support a terrorist attack. The FBI is also currently investigating more details about the four hours it took Farook and Malik to orchestrate the shooting. Marquez, in addition to
University provides study trip BY DAVIDA BRENDA ASST. NEWS EDITOR
his charges for allegedly purchasing the guns, also allegedly made plans with Farook in 2011 and 2012 to carry out a bombing and shooting at Riverside City College and the 91 freeway after being radicalized by Farook, according to the FBI. Marquez pled not guilty Jan. 6 in Riverside federal court. The jury trial date is set for Feb. 23, and Marquez could face up to 50 years in prison if convicted, according to an article released by NBC Los Angeles. On Dec. 2, Farook and his wife Malik entered the medical center with rifles and opened fire at the staff training eventturned-Christmas party. They attempted to set off a bomb and managed to get away in an SUV. San Bernardino police pursued and killed both of
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Bernardino, including County Sheriff John McMahon and Police Chief Jarrod Burguan, attended the address as guests of Redlands Rep. Pete Aguilar. They were joined by a small number of other Inland Empire residents, including Ryan Reyes of Rialto, partner of victim Larry Kaufman, who was personally invited by First Lady Michelle Obama. While President Obama did mention the dangers of terrorism in his address, his failure to specifically mention the San Bernardino attack was met with widespread surprise from the media and listeners around the country, including McMahon himself. “However, he did talk about terrorism briefly,” McMahon said in a conference call with
reporters after the speech. “I think there’s at least an acknowledgement on his behalf that terrorism is an issue for us.” The president’s words come on the heels of a public appeal by the FBI in which they asked for any information regarding 18 minutes of lost time during the four hours it took Farook and Malik to conduct the second-deadliest mass shooting in California history. “So why is that 18 minutes so important?” said David Bowdich, head of the FBI office in Los Angeles, during the news conference in which he announced the appeal. “It’s important because we want to know whether they stopped at any locations … whether they
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Chipotle faces adversity after E. coli breakout Popular Mexican food restaurant chain attempts to improve food safety procedures following reported illnesses tracing back to E. coli bacterium BY JENNIFER SCHMIDT ASST. NEWS EDITOR
California Baptist University is offering students the chance to embark on the France Humanities Study Tour 2016, a study trip to Paris during the summer. Students will have the opportunity to have the experience of a lifetime May 16-24, engaging with fellow students and faculty on the trip while embracing the historic culture of Paris. Dr. Eric Brook, associate professor of history and humanities and the faculty leader for the trip, said it will be a great educational opportunity for students. “I took a group of students on a trip to Athens in 2009,” he said. “It was a great success, so I decided to do it again in 2016 with Paris.” The trip is both a cultural and academic experience.
them in a final shootout. The FBI launched an official investigation into the attack Dec. 3, gathering details, collecting evidence and conducting interviews, all under the umbrella of a counter-terrorism initiative. Officials are still seeking answers as to the motives of Farook and Malik, investigating their personal lives and whether or not they shared a tie with jihadists or ISIS. “Both al Qaeda and now ISIL pose a direct threat to our people, because in today’s world, even a handful of terrorists who place no value on human life, including their own, can do a lot of damage,” President Barack Obama said Jan. 12 during his final State of the Union address. Public officials from San
As the second semester of the year begins, students will have a chance to decide who will lead the California Baptist University student body through executive council positions of the Associated Students of CBU. All five ASCBU executive council positions are open for the 2016-2017 school year, and while applications closed Jan. 21, students who did not apply will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidates in February. “I think ASCBU is so unique from any other student leadership position,” said Makenna Lammons, junior psychology and criminal justice double major and current ASCBU president. “I’m all for student leadership in every other office, but (there’s) something about ASCBU. You’re not selected by staff. You’re elected by your peers, which is awesome in itself.” The positions offered are executive president, executive vice president, vice president for finance, vice president for communication and the director for office affairs. All candidates complete a packet to submit to the ASCBU office and must meet certain expectations, including a 2.5 GPA, a passing grade in chapel and consistent adherence to policies laid out in the CBU Student Handbook.
Due to E. coli cases in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon, Chipotle Mexican Grill temporarily closed 43 locations in the surrounding cities, launched an advanced food safety program and will close all stores Feb. 8 across the United States for nationwide food safety training. All locations will be closed while employees are instructed in how to conduct the newest food-safety procedures. While the culprit of the E. coli outbreak is unknown, Chipotle assures its customers they are taking aggressive precautions to combat further foodborne illness. On Dec. 10, Steve Ells, Chipotle founder, chairman and co-CEO, spoke with Matt Lauer on NBC’s “Today Show,” reaching out to those affected by the E. coli and assuring the public of Chipotle’s commitment to quality
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and freshness of product. “We are doing a lot to rectify this and to make sure this does not happen again,” Ells said. In an open letter to the public, Ells says, “In the end, it may not be possible for anyone to completely eliminate all risk with regard to food (or from any environment where people congregate), but we are confident that we can achieve near zero risk. Chipotle is an incredibly focused company. Our menu has remained virtually unchanged for the last 22 years and we only have 64 ingredients in our food. Rest assured that we have looked at each of these ingredients, where they come from and how they can be made even safer. I believe our restaurants are safer today than they have ever been.” E. coli is a bacterium that is generally harmless. However, some strains of it can cause diarrhea or illness outside of the intestinal tract and can be transmitted through water or
food that is contaminated. The new standards come from a recent collaboration with food safety consulting firm IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group, based in Seattle and headed by Dr. Mansour Samadpour, founder and CEO. “Our collaboration with IEH
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Rest assured that we have looked at each of these ingredients, where they come from and how they can be made even safer. Steve Ells, Chipotle founder, chairman and co-CEO
is in an effort to establish Chipotle as an industry leader in food safety,” said Chris Arnold, communications director and official spokesman of Chipotle, in a direct message on Twitter.
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IEH is working closely with Chipotle’s supply chain and operations department to develop and implement industry-leading practices, expected to be fully implemented in the next four months. The new food safety procedures will include safety testing of ingredients, safer food handling and preparation, increased education and training of crew members, as well as audits and assessments on a weekly and quarterly basis. The practices will bring Chipotle’s already industry-advanced precautions to new levels. According to CNN Money, almost 500 people across the U.S. have been infected with E. coli because of Chipotle since August 2015. With the recent E. coli cases the launch of the new food safety procedures is timely. Mona Figueroa, sophomore liberal arts major, said she feels Chipotle is taking full responsibility for the sudden E. coli
outbreak. “With the number of people with E. coli and the vast locations, it suggests that they were doing something wrong,” Figueroa said. “I am glad they admit the error and are taking precautions to do something about it.” While it is difficult to combat foodborne illnesses absolutely, the new precautions assure consumers that Chipotle cares about the health of their customer. However, it has been voiced that not everyone feels confident trusting Chipotle with their health. Tiara Spirlin, junior film major, said she does not see herself eating at Chipotle again, regardless of health and safety procedural changes. “I was not a huge fan (of Chipotle) to begin with,” Spirlin said. “Since I heard about the E. coli, I have avoided it altogether. I do not think they will change their procedures enough to end E. coli.”
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CBU theater program performs musical and play in spring semester
Alumnus returns as resident director of Lancer Arms and first-time father
Men’s and women’s basketball teams heat up as season continues in spring semester
Students can enjoy the comedic play “39 Steps” in February and “Pirated!” in April at the Wallace Theatre. | Page 11
Sam Ramos returns to campus in a leadership position, bringing his experience and family with him. | Page 7
Both teams look to claim PacWest titles as they approach midseason with outstanding records. | Page 4
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NEWS BRIEFS Missing Americans kidnapped in Baghdad After the U.S.. State Department confirmed a group of American citizens missing Jan. 17 in Baghdad, security forces discovered they were kidnapped from their interpreter’s apartment,
according to Iraqi officials. American and Iraqi authorities are working together to find the current location of the Americans, according to Secretary of State John Kerry.
Democrat candidates debate gun control, healthcare The most recent Democratic Party Debate Jan. 17 covered a variety of topics, including foreign policy, the Michigan water crisis, gun control and healthcare. Earlier this week, Hillary
Clinton released an advertisement criticizing Sen. Sanders. The debate was the last before Iowa caucuses announce Feb. 1 who voters prefer as their candidate.
Baby born in U.S. with first Zika virus Hawaii’s Department of Health announced Jan. 15 that a baby had been born with microcephaly, a defect where the baby’s head is much smaller than expected. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Jan. 17 it was due
to the Zika virus, transmitted by mosquitoes. The mother had likely contracted the virus from her time in Brazil. The CDC is warning pregnant women not to travel to any of the 14 infected countries, located in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Leadership series continues on campus The Leadership Seminar Series at California Baptist University will continue Feb. 1 with “Peter Drucker and Leadership,” a seminar designed to help students be better leaders. Dr. Frank
Dickerson, president and founder of High Touch Communications, will be hosting the free event, held in Business Building 123 from 7-8:15 p.m. Registration through CBU’s website is required.
Students invited to join Summer Ministry and Job Fair Students can discover more about summer employment opportunities with the Summer Ministry and Job Fair, which will be held Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., in Stamps Courtyard. Attending employers and
organizations will have information for students on various paid employment opportunities with ministries and others at the event. For more information on the event, students can contact the Career Center.
Leaders share at campus fair BY KATHRYN GOLDSMITH
inform potential leaders about the application process and share personal experiences At the Leadership Fair Jan. while being in a leadership role. “Being a leader has helped 11, leadership representatives helped students apply for me to be more confident in leadership positions through communicating and has helped Residence Life, First-year me focus on my vision of makOrientation Christian Univer- ing disciples of Christ and helpsity Success, Community Life ing others fall in love with CBU,” Pan said. and AssociatMany ed Students “Being a leader has tudents of California helped me be more ssaid they Baptist Uniconfident.” f o u n d versity . meeting Leaders Stephen Pan, leaders on at CBU have senior philosophy major c a m p u s the chance to valuable at invest in their the fair. fellow stu“This fair helped me meet dents, inspire them to achieve academically, encourage them current leaders and helped me to live in boldness and chal- learn about the different areas lenge them to grow in their of leadership,” said Sarah Hom, freshman undeclared major. relationships with Christ. Hom said she is now inspired The purpose of the fair was to help developing leaders find to apply for more positions and a position that will best utilize believes it is important to have their strengths and passions friendly and responsible leadso the CBU community can ers who invest in other people. Others, like JohnPaul continue to be a welcoming Scheuble, freshman music edplace for all. Stephen Pan, senior phi- ucation major, said they are losophy major and spiritual applying for leadership because growth coordinator at the they have been impacted by the International Center, was at people who have led them. Scheuble said he is applythe fair with other leaders to
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“I think one of the most important things to remember is that this is unlike any other student leadership position,” said Chris Hofschroer, assistant dean of students and ASCBU advisor. “There’s incredible potential and power to really do what the students want to do, not what the director of that department really thinks they should do.”
After student packets are validated by Hofschroer, Shelby Moore, Community Life graduate assistant, and Paolo Bilbao, ASCBU vice president for communication, campaigning begins Feb. 1 and runs until Feb. 11. Students can participate in an election kickoff, which is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 8, where they can listen to those planning on running give their campaign speeches. In addition, they can also watch videos and gather more information about which candidate they want to vote for.
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Jeremy Lang, graduate assistant for para-professional training at the West Colony at California Baptist University, works a booth at the Leadership Fair in Stamps Courtyard, Jan. 11. ing to be a resident advisor and FOCUS leader because of how his RA and FOCUS leader have shaped his life for the better.
Other leadership positions offered were in the Office of Spiritual Life and the International Center.
Lammons said students who make good candidates for executive council positions are ones who are passionate about students and willing to invest their time. “If you are just on the fence, I don’t think executive (council) would be the perfect position because in exec, you’re trying to lead the senate and get them pumped about what you’re doing,” she said. Hofschroer said executive council members must be willing to put the needs of the students above their own because
they have the power and position to make the change they want to see about CBU happen. “It takes a special person to care more about the student body than their own personal agenda,” he said. Voting begins Feb. 9 and will conclude Feb. 11. Students will receive a link through their LancerMail accounts where they can send in their votes for their favorite candidate. “If someone wants a brand new experience, it’s super fun,” Lammons said. “Don’t be intimidated. Just go for it.”
CBU generates human trafficking awareness
BY DAVIDA BRENDA ASST. NEWS EDITOR
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and at California Baptist University some professors and students strive to bring as much awareness to the issue as possible. According to the National Trafficking Human Resource Center, in the U.S., there have been 4,168 human trafficking cases reported in 2015, which include cases of sex and labor trafficking. In California alone, there have been more than 711 cases reported, which is the highest
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number from all states. Marilyn Moore, associate professor of behavioral sciences, has worked closely with nonprofit organizations in the Riverside area and at CBU to help bring awareness to the issue. “Last year, we had a conference on campus with three Riverside-area nonprofits, with specific focus on sex trafficking,” Moore said. “We had 350 at-risk youth, parents and guardians in attendance. There were six individual workshops with speakers from the district attorney’s office, the Gang Task Force, Women Wonder Writers, Street Positive and an organization that helped teens get off the
streets in the Riverside area.” Sex trafficking is the highest reported case of human trafficking. According to the NTHRC, in 2015 there were more than 3,000 cases of sex trafficking reported, with females at a much higher risk than males. Moore is currently working with the nonprofit organization Sunburst Youth Academy to aid girls who have been victims of sex trafficking. “A number of the girls in that program have been trafficked,” she said. “I will be speaking there next month and will address the issue then. I am also a motivational speaker and have addressed this issue and the
risk factors for teens at least four to five times a year.” Moore said she believes it is important for CBU students to be aware of this issue because any person can be subject to human trafficking of some sort, no matter their race, gender or socio economic status. “All students should be aware of significant social issues,” Moore said. “Every young person is vulnerable to life events that could possibly lead to risk factors. Christians are not immune to the dangers of substance abuse, domestic violence at home and personal trauma.” Jordan Beuch, junior communication studies major, is involved with the International Justice Mission chapter at CBU that works to bring awareness to the issue on campus and students, faculty and staff. “IJM is a worldwide organization that rescues people from slavery,” Beuch said. “As a part of that, they have campus chapters throughout the country inviting students to take action whether it may be fundraising, advocacy or prayer. As a campus chapter at CBU, we will be doing a campaign, ‘Stand For Freedom,’ in which the chapters across the country come together to partake in. We are also planning fundraising opportunities, as well as documentary nights.” CBU offers other ways in which students can get involved with raising awareness. Moore mentioned the sociology program has connections with several nonprofit organizations in the Riverside area. They are also connected to the Riverside District Attorney’s office, where they get updates on events going on in the community that students can attend or participate in regarding the issue.
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Students pursue ski, surf adventures
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Michael Woodhead, alumnus of California Baptist University, squats down on his surf board to take advantage of the mini-pipe he rides during the Community Life Outdoor Adventrues Surf Trip.
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The Community Life Office at California Baptist University offered two Outdoor Adventure opportunities over the three-day holiday weekend beginning Jan. 15 for students to ski at Mammoth Mountain and
surf at San Clemente Pier and Doheny State Beach. CBU Outdoor Adventures is designed for students to have the opportunity to create memories with fellow students by taking trips off the beaten path through nature and to explore the natural wonders of God’s
creation. Past trips have included beach camping and hiking on Catalina Island. The first trip some students took was Mammoth Weekend Jan. 15-18. Mammoth Mountain, which is about five hours northeast from CBU, is the third most-frequented ski resort in
the U.S. According to the resort’s website, their big mountain skiing and snowboarding draws about 1.3 million skiers annually. Every year, Community Life takes a group of students to be a part of those 1.3 million to snowboard and ski the mountain. The students were able to snowboard for two full days. Kyle Rodriguez, junior civil engineering major, was one of the students who went on the trip. He said one of his favorite parts was being in the snow. “Hanging out with all of the awesome people on the trip and meeting new people was great,” Rodriguez said. “We were also boarding while it was snowing, which was such a blast.” There was a light snow on the mountain Jan. 16 and heavy snow while the students were leaving the morning of Jan. 18. While on the mountain, the students supported their fellow Lancers at home by watching the live ESPN2 broadcast of the men’s basketball game Jan. 16. Another group of students departed from CBU Jan. 16 for a two-day, one-night trip, and went from San Clemente Pier to Doheny State beach to work on their surfing skills on the Surf Trip. After surfing for a few hours in San Clemente, the group stopped for dinner at
Pedro’s Tacos, a famous spot in downtown San Clemente. The group then proceeded to Doheny State Beach to check into their campsite on the cliff before surfing until dark. On the morning of Jan.17, the group packed up and went surfing again before leaving to travel back to CBU. Bobby Frisch, business administration graduate student and Community Life graduate assistant, was one of the staff leaders for the Surf Trip. He gets the opportunity to meet students and experience the outdoors through the trips they attend. “Each of the trips are a blast,” Frisch said. “I get a chance to meet people and walk life with them for a weekend outside of the stresses of school, work and everyday life. They aren’t required to attend the trips like they are for class, they choose to come along with, so you get to meet the genuine and authentic personality of each person. It is fun to see who they are, what they have done and what inspires them to do such trips.” Students can keep an eye on the Community Life calendar for future chances to participate in Outdoor Adventures events. The next trip will be kayaking on Feb. 20.
Disneyland drops Student workers feel effects of SoCal ticket prices recent state minimum wage raise BY NICOLE KLOPFER STAFF WRITER
Despite price hikes in annual Disney passes, there is good news for Southern California residents: Disneyland will offer discounted two-day tickets for $149 from now until May 19. The company announced the SoCal Resident Flex Ticket would save many fans up to 25 percent off the regularly priced tickets. The customer can choose between either park, Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure, to visit twice or each park once. The discounted rates are offered to Southern California residents to increase attendance during the off-season from January through May. Residents may use the tickets up until May 26. “Since I am not able to afford a pass, I am very happy about this deal,” said Hayley Howanec, sophomore exercise science major at California Baptist University. “I really enjoy going with family and friends and now I don’t have to worry about the high ticket prices. I am able to make the trip stress-free.” Howanec’s parents first took her to Disneyland at the age of
4 and said she has loved going ever since. She added that the SoCal deal has made her want to go to Disneyland more because it is more affordable. Another SoCal resident, Pamela Bainum, an adjunct professor at CBU, said she finds this deal to be helpful. She takes her nephew to Disneyland when she babysits him because it is one of their favorite places to be together. “As a four-year pass holder, I have been a big fan of Disneyland,” Bainum said. “It was always difficult to go with my nephew because of the prices, but with this deal, I am about to enjoy time with my nephew at the happiest place on earth.” Although the deal just started Jan. 6, Bainum has already gone to Disneyland twice with her nephew and said she hopes to continue to go as a tradition. Tickets can be purchased at Disneyland’s online website or at a Disney store. The offer is invalid from March 20 to April 2 during spring break, but a two-day park hopper feature allowing guests to visit both parks on the same day is available for $189.
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As of Jan. 1 in the state of California, the minimum wage has increased from $9 to $10 an hour. To the workers that fought for this increase, it may seem like a blessing; however, there are reasons others opposed it, saying that it will drive up costs in the economy. Regardless, the increased minimum wage will affect the economy some argue will be positive and some argue it will be negative. Many students at California Baptist University hold jobs in positions with Provider Contract Food Service, the Recreation Center and other offices such as the Career Center and Academic Advising. Some students feel the raised minimum wage would help them. “This increase will help me pay bills faster and save more money,” said Britney Ramos, junior business administration major who works in the School of Business office. Ramos was not the only student worker who was thinking of using the in-
creased income for financial reasons. “I have to work in order to pay for tuition, so with this tuition increase for this year it will help me,” said Paolo Bilbao, senior applied theology major. The financial situations that many people are in are a few of the reasons people wanted the increased minimum wage. “Raising the minimum wage would increase family income for many low-wage workers, moving some of them out of poverty. But some jobs for lowwage workers would probably be eliminated and the income of those workers would fall substantially,” the Congressional Budget Office said in a report released in February 2014. President Barack Obama also referenced an increase in federal minimum wage Jan. 20 during his final State of the Union address. “Of course, nothing helps families make ends meet like higher wages and to everyone in this Congress who still refuses to raise the minimum wage, I say this: If you truly believe you could work full-time and support a family on less than $15,000 a year, go try it.,” Obama said.“If not, vote to give
millions of the hardest-working people in America a raise.” Ramos and Bilbao are only two such students who believe that the increased minimum wage will benefit them now. However, they both mentioned that they see possible negative affects it might have later on down the road. “I think that will not last long because the economy will catch up to the minimum wage increase, which will result in higher taxes and costs of living overall,” Ramos said. “So basically, we won’t really feel or notice the increase.” Bilbao added the increased minimum wage is only a short-term benefit with possible long-term negative effects. “As minimum wage goes up there’s always going to be an increase in something,” Bilbao said. It’s kind of a balance. When you have an increase in minimum wage, there will be an increase in the cost of living, so basically it’s going to be the same thing.” State officials are looking to propose ballot initiatives that would raise the minimum wage even further to $15, but the proposals are still being debated.
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Students can earn credit for literature, history, political science or humanities. “Students can expect a full educational immersion experience,” Brook said. “We plan to visit many museums and other culturally significant places, like the Louvre, Notre Dame, Versailles and Chartres Cathedral.” Peyton Beard, administrative secretary for the College of Arts and Sciences and a leader for the trip, said students of all majors can go. “I would recommend this trip to any student interested in world travel and experiencing the impact European culture has had on Western culture,” Beard said. “The opportunity to receive course credit can appeal to students of all majors.” Brook added students can learn a lot on trips like this. “People who do not typically interact much with the humanities often discover a whole new world on a trip like this,” Brook said. Because of the recent terror attacks in Paris that made international headlines, some students may be wary of going on the trip. Brook, however, has assured that CBU is taking all the right precautions. “Included in the cost of the trip is a rather extensive insurance package,” he said. “Even with the terror attack last year, the incidents of violent crime in Paris are much lower than places like the Inland Empire, but I plan to remain as vigilant in Paris as I do here in the U.S.” The deadline for signing up for the study trip is at the end of February, although at the time of publication, an exact date has not been set. Beard explained that as of now, all the slots for the trip have been filled, however, students that are interested can still sign up to be on the waitlist if anyone cancels. Additionally, students can contact the College of Arts and Sciences about the possibility of opening additional spaces. “Paris is usually the kind of place that people put on the bucket list of things to do before you die,” Brook said. “It is probably better to go there earlier in your life than later, simply because it will give you so much more to draw upon throughout the rest of life.” CBU offers these study trips yearly, so students can also anticipate attending the following year in a new city. Beard discussed how impactful a trip like this can be. “I think that if students are willing to experience other places and people, they will come away with a better understanding of their place in the world,” he said.
Couch To 5K sessions create strength endurance training
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Students prepare for Couch To 5K, a six-week event held by California Baptist University’s Recreation Center.
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In the lobby of California Baptist University’s Recreation Center, a group of students stretched, chatted and hydrated before they continued their fit-
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ness journey with CBU’s Couch To 5K. Couch To 5K began in fall 2013, one semester after the Recreation Center first opened at CBU. A six-week event running from Jan. 7 through Feb.
11, Couch To 5K gives students the training and confidence to participate in a 5K they may not have considered themselves able to run in before. Waiting to start yet another week of their journey, students
in majors ranging from Spanish to aviation flight came together at the Recreation Center to focus on one common goal: getting into better shape. Mackenzie Haney, sophomore early childhood studies major, said she was ready for the second week and eager to continue her personal goal of getting back into shape. “I’m ready,” Haney said. “I’ve been looking for a way to get back into shape that wasn’t too overwhelming. Couch To 5K seemed like the perfect opportunity.” Couch To 5K focuses not only on preparing students to run in a 5K, but also emphasizes the gradual build of reaching that 5K goal. This means every week, new exercises and an increase in running distances are added to build strength and endurance.
Justine Bolanos, graduate student in communications, said she also wants to get back into shape gradually. Bolanos said he hopes the event will also help her eventually switch to healthier eating habits. “I’m not really changing my eating habits,” Bolanos said. “I’m hoping this will motivate me to do so.” The event was led by Patricia Sierra, senior exercise science major, personal trainer and Lancer Wellness intern. The students went on a 30-minute run at their own pace that began in front of the Recreation Center and continued down Adams Street and around the block, coming back to campus through Palm Drive. The workout subsequently ended with stretches and abdominal exercises. David Perez, sophomore ki-
nesiology major, was one of the first to finish the run. “I’m so tired,” he said. “I had no idea I was so out of shape. I will definitely go slower at the beginning next time.” Chris Blair, senior aviation flight major, who was also one of the first to complete the run, said he felt accomplished. “I feel pretty good,” Blair said. “It’s nice to get running again, especially with a group.” Joe Fix, fitness coordinator at the Recreation Center, said he finds it rewarding to see the progress of students during their Couch To 5K journeys. “It’s amazing to see people obtain their goals and to see their progress from beginning to end,” Fix said. All students are welcome to attend Couch To 5K. For more information, contact the Recreation Center.
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Judaism
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Coloring books offer adults stress-reliever IONA BRANNON
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Amanda Bajema, junior business administration major, draws in coloring books for adults as a stress-reliever. Bajema received her coloring book as a birthday gift from her roommates in October.
Coloring books are not just reserved for children anymore. Their popularity has increased at California Baptist University as stress levels rise and students look for new ways to relieve stress. Amanda Bajema, junior business administration major, said she started coloring when her roommates gave her a coloring book for adults as a birthday gift. The coloring book she uses, “Natural Wonders Color Art for Everyone,” features detailed pages of plants and flowers void of color. “It’s a good way to relieve stress and get my mind off of school,” Bajema said. For some, coloring books are a mental break, as they may not require much thought or effort. Many coloring books for adults include a variety of geometric patterns including mandalas, symbols that have become es-
pecially popular in recent years. Naomie Houck, junior mechanical engineering major, began coloring when she received a coloring book for adults during Christmas. Houck explained coloring books for adults are more complex and ornate than regular coloring books for children. “Children’s coloring books are simple and based on children’s interests, such as a cartoon character,” Houck said. Adult coloring, though it can get complex, is not rocket science. Some believe life’s problems can be temporarily put on hold when presented with a simple page to color and the choice between blue and red. Others see it as an option to exercise creativity without having to exert too much energy. “I color because it serves as a stress-reliever for me in the sense that it allows me to tune out what’s going on around me,” Hock said. “It forces my mind to take a break from all my school
TRX brings strength, empowers community
Boone the Bear charms people PAULINA PIRVEYSIAN
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR A larger-than-life stuffed animal named Boone has recently taken Instagram by storm, racking up more than six thousand followers in just four weeks. The Instagram account @boonethebear, created by sophomore graphic design majors Spencer Findlay and Mackenzie Schmutz, features a giant teddy bear in locations ranging from Palm Drive to the snowy mountains. “We adventure a lot,” Schmutz said. “We hike and go anywhere on the weekends. Once we got the bear we decided we would try to figure out a place where we can go adventure, but also somewhere we could bring the bear.” Findlay originally purchased the bear from Costco as a gift for his girlfriend, Schmutz. He then had the idea of creating an Instagram account when he real-
ized the potential it had, since many were drawn to the bear’s massive size and warm smile. “I don’t think anyone has not been surprised when they see how big (the bear) is, especially when you see him in person,” Schmutz said. “It’s crazy.” In coming up with its name to present on social media, Findlay said they wanted it to be catchy and simple for Instagram, and after an hour of deliberation, Boone the Bear was born. Both Findlay and Schmutz shoot and model for their account, which they say has become a fun activity they enjoy doing together. One of their favorite types of pictures to take is comparing their bodies to the bear’s size. “I’m a photographer and I love Instagram,” Findlay said. “I’ve seen funny, creative feature pages and I understand how it all works. Then just see-
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Mackenzie Schmutz, sophomore graphic design major, transports the giant, stuffed bear to the location of their next photoshoot for the Instagram account @boonethebear. ing people react to the bear walking through Costco or campus, everyone wants a picture with it. So why not share that on social media and make people smile?” Gaining up to a hundred followers a day, Findlay said people have shown their love for this account by tagging their
friends in pictures and sharing it with their own friends and families. Schmutz said it is fun to see the interaction of other students with the bear, whether they see Boone in person or simply on social media. Although they both agree hauling the massive bear
around and coming up with creative poses may be challenging, it is something they hope to continue as long as people keep following Boone. “We’re planning to keep it up over the summer and just seeing it grow is so encouraging,” Findlay said. “We have an audience now that enjoys it.”
Students take transnational road trip during winter break MADISON DE GENNER STAFF WRITER
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Jesse Chen, sophomore international studies major, witnesses a man scaling a frozen wall in Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park in Canada.
responsibilities and do something else besides math problems, which is normally what my homework consists of.” The busyness of college life can be overwhelming with a myriad of project deadlines, papers and exams. The simplicity of coloring books can offer a brief escape. Katelyn Meitler, senior nursing major, said she enjoys coloring books for adults for their creative aspect. She was first introduced to adult coloring books through a friend who owned one. Since then she has used her adult coloring book as a cheap and creative outlet for stress. “(It) allows me to take a deep breath and let life move a little slower for a brief moment,” Meitler said. “As a nursing student I don’t get to exercise a lot of creativity, so coloring (books for adults) allows me to develop and engage that part of my brain and express my creativity.”
Jesse Chen, sophomore international studies major, stepped off the plane into frigid Vancouver air for a road trip through Canada with his friends during Christmas break. Chen joined three friends in Vancouver for a transnational expedition through the border of Canada, all the way down to San Francisco over break. The road trip spanned the entire Christmas break and consisted of ventures into Banff National Park, Valemount, Jasper National Park and Glacier National Park in Canada and Mount
Shasta, California. Kevin Chen, freshman aviation science major, said the trip inspired the group about God’s creation as they played worship music while driving through mountains and past glaciers. The two said they came across ices caves, glaciers and lakes as they explored Banff and Jasper national parks. The students faced many obstacles, such as 2-inch thick ice on the roads and a close encounter with a moose. Jesse said the experience helped them form a stronger bond, as they both said the most memorable moment was a near-death experience with a frozen lake.
“This lake was about two miles long; we cleared snow and there was this huge layer of ice,” Kevin said. “I saw these air bubbles inside. All of a sudden Jesse picked up a rock and started hitting the air bubbles. The whole lake cracked and there were about 30 people ice skating near by while we were just dashing for our lives.” Jesse said there will be more travels in their future as they have already started planning their next trip. “I have been to a lot of places but I haven’t been to Yosemite or the Grand Canyon so we’ll probably go to one of those next,” Jesse said.
California Baptist University’s Recreation Center started the 2016 spring semester off by promoting group exercise programs available to students, faculty and staff, including the TRX suspension training class. “TRX (or Total Resistance Exercise) Suspension Training is designed to strengthen its participants and connect the CBU community,” said Ashlynne Slovek, sophomore kinesiology major and TRX instructor. Slovek described her 45-minute group-training sessions as dynamic, fun and interactive. “We feed off each other’s energy; that’s what makes group exercises motivating,” Slovek said. “Our goal is to make each participant be stronger and feel stronger.” Sheraya Davis, sophomore statistics major who is training to be a group-exercise instructor, said the workout is designed to utilize the entire body with variations available to tailor the workout. “They are able to adjust to their desired level of intensity by shifting weight and alternating angles,” Davis said. Group Exercise TRX Suspension Training is held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays with session schedules available at the CBU Rec Center and online at calbaptist.edu/recreationcenter. Alternative group exercise options include cycling, deep stretch and Pi-Yo, a combination of pilates and yoga. These classes are available throughout the week.
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January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
New dad balances home, work New resident director steps into role of fatherhood
munity, so it was really nice to get that kind of perspective on student life and also student leadership,” Sam said. Anna Lutschkin, junior behavioral science major, said having Sam as a boss has allowed her to see his ability to relate to his staff and students and his genuine care for others. “He goes out of his way to engage with students and to make them feel known and welcome,” Lutschkin said. “He loves to joke around, which I think makes students feel really comfortable.” Aside from his new professional position, Sam said he has greatly enjoyed being a parent in this new season of life. “Being a first-time father, it’s been really great and humbling,” Sam said. “It’s been a great opportunity to grow in a lot of various aspects.” Since the Ramoses are immersed in the campus culture, Emily said they both make sure to set aside quality family time. “It’s been a lot of fun, but to spend time at home you have to be more intentional in spending time together and Sam is really good at differentiating family time and then staff time or college life,” Emily said. As Sam strives to maintain balance between work and family, he said he and Emily remain passionate about students. Both said they are excited to play a role in the growth of students. “We really wanted to be a part of college student’s lives in
PAULINA PIRVEYSIAN
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR One of the newest additions to California Baptist University this school year is Sam Ramos, who has taken on two new roles as resident director of the Lancer Arms living area and as a first-time father. Ramos, along with his wife Emily, is an alumnus of CBU. They moved on campus in August and welcomed their newborn son, Jude, in November. Since then, they said they have adjusted to living life as a family of three on campus. “Coming back in a position where I am over RA’s (Resident Advisers) and oversee their development is really great because I wanted to come back for student development and help shape lives for my RAs and for the residents living in the area,” Ramos said. Sam’s experience as an RA during his undergraduate years prepared him for the responsibilities of a RD. “I’ve really enjoyed (being a RD) because when I went to school here, I was an RA so I was really involved in the com-
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Sam Ramos, Lancer Arms resident director, sits in his office with his wife Emily and his newborn son, Jude. His office is connected to his apartment so he is accessible to both his residents and his family. and for those we are a part of and investing a little bit more because we do understand college life.” Ultimately, Sam said his hope for Lancer Arms is to make
whatever way that looks,” Emily said. “It’s a little different for me because I’m not necessarily out in this job but just always having an open door for those wanting to be a part of our lives
Christ known through building relationships so students may know the Lord on a deeper level. “Finding identity in Christ was really important for me during this time so I want to im-
press that upon a lot of different people,” Ramos said. “I’ve had a lot of great opportunities to be able to speak to people so it’s one of the greater moments of my position.”
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Photographer improves skills through resolution JOHN VICTORY
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LIFESTYLE EDITOR Each January brings in a new year, as well as half a dozen well-intentioned resolutions for change. Although the year starts off hopeful, some motivation may be lost quickly within the first few weeks. A poll conducted by the University of Scranton showed only 8 percent of those who make resolutions actually keep them. Dr. Veola Vazquez, associate dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences at California Baptist University, said the cause of this low success rate could be a lack of preparation. Vazquez said an important concept to take into consideration when resolving to change or form a habit is the five-stage stages of change model. The model includes precontemplation, contemplation, determination, action, maintenance and relapse. Vazquez explained many people jump straight from precontemplation to action without taking the time to process what it will cost. “Maybe they put something into action without truly be-
ing ready to change, which is why sometimes they last two weeks,” Vazquez said. Jessi Bullis, senior psychology major, resolved to reserve video streaming websites such as Netflix and YouTube and social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook for weekend use only. “I started realizing I was spending so much time by myself doing those things,” Bullis said. “Those were times I could have been spending intentional time by myself or investing into other people.” Bullis said she spent time figuring out a goal that would be realistic and attainable but also rigorous enough. “On New Years Eve, I spent the day thinking through and praying through all of my goals,” Bullis said. “There was a lot of thinking going into it.” Bullis said she believes she was ready for the change when she made her resolution and that has helped her stick to it, along with the benefits that came from it. “I sleep well and I get to actually be all there when I spend time with people,” Bullis said. “Even with homework I’m a lot
more focused,” Bullis said. Vazquez said an important factor in maintaining a habit is community and makes the time students have at CBU an ideal period to create lasting habits. “It’s a built-in support group,” Vazquez said. “It’s a great time to find connection with like-minded people who have similar struggles as well as mentors who are older, who have been there, who know how to mentor the younger generation.” Bullis meets with a friend once a week for a time of accountability and during that time she is also asked about her resolution. Bullis said others also help support her. “There are certain people who will ask me about it every few days,” Bullis said. “There are definitely people who think I’m crazy and don’t know why I’m doing it but I haven’t had any negative responses to it.” Bullis said after seeing all the positive benefits of her resolution, they completely outweigh the negatives and have made the resolution worth keeping.
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Like every year, people across the world are making their resolutions with dreams of a new start or continued earnestness, including Kenedie Gayle, sophomore film studies major at California Baptist University. Gayle said she wanted to improve her photography over the course of the next year. Her resolution is to take a photograph of a different style every week for an entire year to improve her photography. “Every week it’s a different type of photo,” Gayle said. “One week it will be portrait, the next week landscape and what they call artistic.” Gayle said the challenge would help develop her photography and cinematography as a film studies major. “If you’re good at photography then you should be good at cinematography,” Gayle said. “Cinematography uses many of the same mechanics as photography, but in film it is different because you have to pay attention to frame rate and camera movement.”
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Kenedie Gayle, sophomore film studies major, takes a landscape photo at California Citrus State Historic Park for a 52-week challenge. Gayle said her favorite type of photo to take at the moment is portrait-style. “I love how you can look at a portrait and you can get a feel for who that person is,” Gayle said. Gayle said she is also excited for portrait week because she has a few ideas up her sleeve. Once Gayle has taken the photos, she will proceed to post them on social media so she and others can track the improvement in her photography as well as have something to look back on.
“From what I have seen so far, Kenedie has an eye for photography,” said Hannah Sturgis, sophomore psychology major and Gayle’s roommate. Gayle said she feels her confidence will be greatly boosted not only for video but also for photography as well by participating and accomplishing this challenge. “You look at a picture and it tells a thousands words, so if a picture can do that imagine what film can tell because that’s like a thousand pictures put together,” Gayle said.
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January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
Justice system exposed in Netflix original show RAINE PAUL
GUEST WRITER
Oscar winners predicted CHLOE TOKAR A&E EDITOR
The beginning of 2016 marks the end of another year in cinema. With Oscar season in full bloom, award contenders prepare their speeches for the possibility of ending up onstage at the Dolby Theatre. The 88th Academy Awards brings an onslaught of fresh blood in the nominations while also honoring those with established Oscar records. Fan-favorite Leonardo DiCaprio returns for his fifth nomination since 1994, when he was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.” His role as a fur-trader in the 2015 film “The Revenant” earned him a Best Actor in a Leading Role nomination after he slept in animal carcasses and ate raw bison liver. DiCaprio’s time may have finally come as he is the frontrunner in the race, followed by Eddie Redmayne for his role in “The Danish Girl.” “(DiCaprio) has waited way too long,” said Wyatt Faller, sophomore marketing major. “He’s done some amazing stuff and it’s almost become a joke that he hasn’t had any recognition from the academy for that. ‘The Revenant’ is a spectacu-
lar survival story, and with the amount of work that went into this type of film — he should get the award.” Another top award for an individual is given to Best Actress in a Leading Role, for whom Brie Larson’s role in “Room” is the heavy favorite despite Jennifer Lawrence’s powerful role in “Joy.” This is Larson’s first Oscar nomination, given for her role in playing a mother trapped in a small room with her five-yearold son Jack. The gripping and emotional performance makes her favored to win. Alejandro González Iñárritu took the most coveted Best Picture award last season for “Birdman” and returns this year with 12 nominations for “The Revanent,” including Best Picture and Best Director. It is a rare occasion to earn the same award back-to-back. In the past 87 seasons, only 16 people have ever earned more than one Oscar consecutively for the same category. This leaves the film “Spotlight,” the gripping true story of deviance in the Catholic Church, trying to take the award for Best Picture. Iñárritu is favored to win Best Director after spending months on set for “The Revenant,” in which he filmed with
natural light for 20-minute segments each day. The film is also favored by critics to take home the most technical awards, including Best Cinematography. Despite the impressive pool of contenders for Best Picture, a notable snub in the category was the J.J. Abrams film “Star Wars Ep. VII: The Force Awakens.” The film has been named the highest grossing domestic movie of all time and yet only earned five nominations for technical awards without cracking into any of the top categories. Although the academy tends not to favor science fiction films, “The Martian” managed a nomination for Best Picture. “I was surprised that Charlotte Rampling was nominated for ‘45 Years’ over Charlize Theron for ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’” said Amanda Alexander, senior business administration major. “(Theron) had so much press and people were expecting her to be nominated. I’m not surprised ‘Star Wars’ was snubbed, but I do wish that it had been nominated.” Actor and comedian, Chris Rock, is set to host the Academy Awards, Feb. 28.
University Choir and Orchestra produces, releases new album GIOVANNA BERROCAL ASST. A&E EDITOR
The Collinsworth School of Music’s University Choir and Orchestra produced a new album that includes several songs for parents, students and other family members to enjoy. Dr. Judd Bonner, UCO director, has been in charge of the ensemble for several years and the group has recorded Christmas-themed albums as well as regular worship albums. The titles of the albums themselves show the true spirit of worship that UCO contains. From “We Stand in Awe” to “Love Has Won,” the titles of the CDs convey the same majesty as the worship in the songs. The new album titled “Behold our God” was recorded last year at one of the Christmas concerts UCO performed and includes the theme of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first album titled “It’s Christmas!” was recorded almost 10 years ago and included 13 songs by UCO. Over the years, they have kept around the same
number of songs in each album and each song is uniquely composed. “The CD has a variety of songs with a modern and exciting twist to it due to an exceptional orchestra and multiple part harmony,” said Morgan Breipohl, sophomore liberal studies major. “There are 100 vocalists in UCO and 45 instrumentalists.”
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“It challenges me to uphold a standard of excellence.”
Morgan Breipohl, sophomore liberal studies major
The Collinsworth school, as well as CBU as a whole, are positively impacted as a result of this CD because it allows the university to grow and attract talented music students to the program. Prospective students can have the opportunity to listen to the recording and may be inspired enough to enroll in the program or become a part of
one of the ensembles. “I have been part of UCO for about four months now and one of my favorite things about the experience is that it challenges me to uphold a standard of excellence,” Breipohl said. “The music and the lyrics are powerful reminders of the joy we find in Christ.” UCO not only allows students to grow as vocalists and instrumentalists but can also allow them to be stronger leaders in the musical community. “The new CD, as well as over 30 CDs from the past, can be purchased at any concert on a Sunday night as well as in the school of music’s office,” said Janelle Quijano, senior kinesiology major and UCO public relations president. “Every choral group sells the newest UCO CDs and various other CDs from their own group.” Recording a new CD allows UCO members to improve their voices and musical talents in order to strengthen the music program as a whole.
The average American watches 35 hours of television each week, according to an article published by the New York Daily News. Ten of my hours, I have no problem admitting, were recently dedicated to binge-watching the much discussed 10-episode Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer.” The series first aired Dec. 18, 2015, and gave me a firsthand look at the injustices that plague the American criminal justice system. From tears to fury to utter shock, directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos captured my attention from start to finish with this thought-provoking exposé. “Making a Murderer” has been in the works for the past decade as it follows Steven Avery’s ongoing battle with the Manitowoc County, Wisc., justice system. First arrested in 1985, Avery spent 18 years in prison for a crime he never committed. The documentary highlights the unlawful conviction Avery faced until his exoneration in 2003. In 2005, as Avery was just settling back into his pre-pris-
on world, he again found himself under scrutiny from Manitowoc County. On Nov. 11, 2005, Avery was arrested and charged with the murder of Teresa Halbach, an Auto Trader magazine photographer whose final assignment on the day she disappeared was at Avery’s property. Avery has since been convicted of this crime and is currently serving a life sentence for a crime that, to this day, he still denies he committed. Avery’s nephew, Brendan Dassey, is arguably, the true victim of this series aside from Halbach. After giving a controversial confession — which he later retracted — and dealing with abysmal legal representation, Dassey was convicted as Avery’s accomplice in the Halbach murder. Together they shed light on the unconstitutional behavior and questionable ethics of the Manitowoc County Police Department. With many critics arguing the series overlooked major case details and painted a one-sided argument, I think this series does exactly what I hope a documentary would: It forced me to think . Change.org currently hosts two petitions — one for Avery and one for Dassey — that have
each collected nearly 450,000 signatures. In need of only 50,000 more signatures, these petitions have the potential to force President Barack Obama to re-examine both cases. Personally, I am yet to finalize my opinion on either case. Since completing the series, I have been scouring the Internet for more information to generate a more comprehensive understanding of the different aspects of the cases. I do, however, feel this documentary revealed a flawed justice system that, hopefully, with the recent attention brought to it by this series, will be forced to change. I strongly urge Netflix users to take a weeklong sabbatical from whatever sitcom or reality TV show they are currently watching and generate their own opinions on this series. Unlike the majority of television today, this series forces you to reflect. This series forces viewers to feel something. Most importantly, this series will force you to generate an opinion. Raine Paul is a graduate student and graduate assistant for the Journalism and New Media program at California Baptist University.
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James Bay performed an acoustic set at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Jan.15, for fans and museum members
Grammy Museum presents James Bay for LA Live show LAUREN SHELBURNE ASST. A&E EDITOR
James Bay, British singer and songwriter, celebrated the release of his debut album “Chaos and the Calm” and three Grammy Award nominations with an intimate concert at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Jan. 15. The eight row theater held an interview with Bay hosted by Scott Goldman, vice president of the Grammy Foundation. Following the interview, Bay played an acoustic set from his pocket, that he had written down on a napkin. Bay recalled the day that he first heard about his Grammy nominations — including one for Best New Artist. He was in the car when he discovered the information from a blog and was in disbelief. Bay, now 25, began his musical career in his basement at 14 years old, playing his electric
guitar to inspirations like Kings of Leon and Bruce Springsteen. “It was a big deal for me to be recognized as a rock artist and writer and get nominated in that category,” Bay said. Bay’s album “Chaos and the Calm” was named for the internal chaos that he experienced early in his career. He said he never expected the external chaos that would follow the release of his record. “I thought I knew chaos, but then all of this started to go quite well,” Bay said. “The chaos I’m referring to is a good version of it.” Chris Fernandes, freshman biomedical engineering major, said he enjoys the relatability Bay’s songs provide. “His lyrics about life, emotion and love is what makes him stand out from other artists,” Fernandes said. “He relates his lyrics to everyone.” Janelle Nichols, freshman Christian behavioral science
major, said she enjoys the raw emotion his songs show. “A friend of mine showed me his song ‘Let it Go’ and I just melted,” Nichols said. “Even though it is a sad song, it is still so beautiful.” When Bay writes music, the instrumental aspect of it always comes before lyrics. He said he must discover what the music is telling him and the message that the lyrics will convey. His first single “Hold Back The River” was written about his frustration when he began touring. He was unable to visit his friends and family as he wished when he was on the road. “I just want to pause all this craziness, hold it back and be with these people and see them,” Bay said. “That is the metaphor, ‘Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes.’” Bay will continue his tour in Australia and Europe as he waits to hear the decision of the Grammy Awards, Feb. 15.
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Coachella price hikes deters some MICHAEL NACCARATO STAFF WRITER
Music festivals are a celebrated occasion, especially festivals like Coachella, but increased pricing has caused some California Baptist University students to reconsider attending any festival. The cost rose from $375 to $400 this year and some CBU students are concerned they do not know enough of the bands performing for the Coachella cost to be worth it. General admission ticket price increased $25 from last year. Although some students say they have fears about dishing out this kind of money for a ticket, elevated prices have not stopped the festival from selling out. The public shows no signs of slowing down on buying tickets, despite the lack of many well-known artists. “Calvin Harris would interest me, but all the rest are whatever,” said Marylou Fernandez, senior health science major. “I don’t think $400 is worth it.” While the Coachella lineup for 2016 is filled with huge artists like LCD Soundsystem, Sia and Ellie Goulding, some believe it falls short in comparison to past years. A notable difference between the 2015 and 2016 lineups is the absence of a hiphop or rap headliner. Coachella can be considered a colossal event for millennials, but they
also draw in larger crowds of classic rock lovers with headliner Guns n’ Roses. “I wouldn’t pay for Coachella because I feel like I could see artists I like one by one in Vegas or something for much less,” said Shelby Shultz, senior nursing student. Goldenvoice, the promoter responsible for Coachella and Stagecoach, said they have plans to expand from three weekends to five over the next few years, with two events in the fall. The expansion plans have been written to extend the use of their current location through 2030 and would increase maximum occupancy from 75,000 people to 90,000. The expansion comes at a cost and explains the ever-increasing ticket prices, but an addition of weekends will multiply the opportunity for more music fans to attend. “Foresight and planning is a big portion of facilitating events,” said Corey Polk, director of conferences and events at CBU. “It’s trying to figure out the purpose of the event and what needs to be accomplished.” Coachella will take place April 15-17 and April 22-24. It sold out within an hour of opening ticket sales to the general public, but many CBU students say they will be passing on the festival this year.
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January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
Jake Ceja, freshman criminal justice major, browses the discount racks outside of Downtowne Bookstore in downtown Riverside.
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Books receive second chance LAUREN SHELBURNE ASST. A&E EDITOR
Since 1979, Downtowne Bookstore has presented the Riverside community with a diverse selection of donated secondhand books. Located at the corner of 6th and Main streets, Downtowne Bookstore has been operated by sisters Nadia and Vera Lee since November 2002. The sisters said they dreamed of owning a bookstore since high school. In 2002, Nadia said she was in a car accident and a few months later her mother died. “In September the money from those two events came to me and we were in downtown
trying to decide what to do with books I did not want when (the owner) asked us, ‘Do you know anyone who would want to buy a bookstore?’” Nadia said. Over coffee at Back to the Grind, the two discussed the possibility of buying the store. At a young age, Nadia said their mother instilled a love for reading in them that led to their dream. When customers arrive in the store, they are welcomed by rows of books, art by local artists and a collection of more than 200 owls as figurines, pictures and decor. “When we first moved in, a lot of the stores downtown had birds or animals in their logos
or names,” Vera said. “We settled on an owl, because the owl is wise, educated and smart.” The store offers a children’s section to foster another generation of readers. All books available are secondhand books and some are found at local estate sales. If a customer cannot find a book, Downtowne Bookstore offers a service that locates the book for customers. “I liked the variety of books they had,” said Jake Ceja, freshman criminal justice major. “I got to explore different topics and learned new things I did not know before.” Rebecca Moreno, sophomore criminal justice major, said she appreciates the unique
atmosphere the store offers. “Wandering around, there were so many old interesting books to look at,” Moreno said. “I love when things look worn and like they have been used for so long. There is meaning behind it.” Nadia commented that her customers give her hope for humanity. In 13 years, she and Vera have watched regular customers graduate college, get married and have children. “My favorite part about the store is meeting the people who come in,” Vera said. “You get a whole different group of kids in here and they are bright, interested and it is refreshing; it gives you hope for the future.”
Late artist David Bowie inspired many CHLOE TOKAR A&E EDITOR
After years of delighting the world with his blend of eccentricity and empowerment, singer David Bowie died Jan. 10, leaving fans of both his music and persona distraught. The singer fought an 18-month battle with cancer until a statement was released on his social media accounts saying he died peacefully and surrounded by his family. Just two days before his passing, Bowie’s final album, “Black-
star,” debuted on his 69th birthday at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, marking his first time debuting at No. 1. The album brings listeners back to the early days of Bowie’s music. He was introduced to jazz by his half-brother and given a plastic alto-saxophone by his mother after falling in love with the tunes of Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, legendary jazz musicians. “Blackstar” is a rhythmic dance between keyboards and guitars that leaves room for the likes of jazz-esque saxophone wails.
Bowie broke social norms in 1971 by introducing the world to his first and most famous persona, Ziggy Stardust. He continued changing personas, from the White Duck to Jareth the Goblin King in the 1986 film “Labyrinth.” He was beloved by fans who appreciated his boldness and brash attitude, a beacon of hope to those afraid to express themselves. Alternative band, Panic! At the Disco, performed at the O2 Academy in London Jan. 12 and donated 100 percent of their merchandise proceeds to can-
cer research in honor of the late artist. They announced their charitable act via Twitter by accompanying a picture of a sign bearing the lyrics, “We can be heroes just for one day.” Musicians continued to pay tribute to Bowie. Singer Joan Jett was one of many artists that spoke to Dazed Digital about the influence Bowie provided. “His courage and fearless creativity was a model to follow,” Jett said. “There will never be another like him and the world will not be the same without David Bowie.”
On-demand music dominates industry CHLOE TOKAR A&E EDITOR
The first CD was released in 1982 and featured Billy Joel’s “52nd Street,” while 11 years later the Internet Underground Music Archive first allowed users to download songs. Nielsen Holdings N.V., a global information and measurement company, released its annual music report indicating that in 2015, more than 317 billion songs were streamed on-demand — an increase of about 93 percent from last year. While total music consumption is up by more than 15 percent, album sales have declined by 17 percent since 2014, showing the growing preference for streaming sites over tangible albums. “Databases that stream, like Spotify and Apple Music, are wonderful sources for both scholars and performers,” said Dr. Angela Brand, associate professor of music. “They provide easy access to music, albeit, in an intangible way. However, the ease of use and accessibility may come at a cost to the music
industry and the musicians.” Streaming sites pay artists based on how many plays their songs receive. While this benefits major artists, smaller musicians struggle to make an income. Based on a graph released by Information is Beautiful, a company that turns data and information into visual graphs and diagrams, a signed artist on Spotify would need 1,117,021 plays to earn the U.S. federal minimum wage of $7.25. “The artists do get a bigger percentage on Apple Music than they get paid on Spotify,” said Dean Lagrange, senior business administration major. “If you’re a major artist, then you really made it. My brother is a mastering engineer so he works with major artists all the time and it’s a really cutthroat industry.” Last year, a Michigan band named Vulfpeck challenged Spotify by streaming an album with 10 tracks that contained complete silence. Although Spotify removed the album, the band earned $20,000 after asking fans to play it on repeat while they slept.
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CBU theater program previews spring shows LAUREN SHELBURNE
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“The challenge will be for musicians to still receive their earnings and dividends without being undercut by unscrupulous or pirated copies of their art,” Brand said. “Another concern would be the revenue from advertisements that website owners receive and sometimes do not share with the musicmakers.” Each play earns an artist under half of a cent from most
streaming services after record companies take their cut. An unsigned artist will make significantly more than one signed by a larger company. “If people are really into music and big fans of an artist, I think they’d buy their CDs if they knew it would benefit them more,” said Haley Mulder, junior theater performance major.
The theater program at California Baptist University will be performing a musical within a musical and a play with a comedic twist on a Hitchcock classic this semester in Wallace Theatre. Students can enjoy the play “39 Steps” from Feb.1920 and Feb. 25-27, featuring Andrew Cochran, senior theatre major, as the lead, Richard Hannay. The musical “Pirated!” will premiere in April featuring Sarah Whitaker, junior communication studies major, as Kitty Prince. Tickets will be available for $10. “39 Steps” is based on Alfred Hitchcock’s film of the same name released in 1935. Cochran describes the show as a comedic remake of the original. “It is about a man who accidentally uncovers a national conspiracy and is forced to become a player in the drama,” Cochran said. Cochran acted in the fall production of “Fahrenheit 451” as Chief Beatty but “39
Steps” is his first leading role. “Pirated!,” which will run from April 8-9 and April 14-16, is an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera, “Pirates of Penzance,” set on a 1930s-style film set. The character, Roger Marshall, directs the film in a time where talking films are on the rise. When Marshall tries to use silent movie stars as actors and replaces their voices with a different set of vocal actors, craziness ensues. “Think ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ meets the music from ‘Pirates of Penzance,’” Whitaker said. “The issue occurs when Marshall’s overbearing directing style and rules cause the vocal actors to rise up against their leader.” This is Whitaker’s CBU stage debut as Kitty, Marshall’s personal assistant who gets swept into the craziness of the actor’s riot. Last semester, Whitaker was the assistant stage manager for “Fahrenheit 451.” “This show has something for everyone,” Whitaker said. “There is fun music, hilarious scenes, quirky characters, a police chase and pirates. I would encourage everyone to come and see it.”
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BUSINESS & TECH January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
Club teaches coding, ministry Engineering club assists students with school, work and life skills BY VALENTIN MENDEZ
ASST. BUS & TECH EDITOR The Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering at California Baptist University will host its first ever 24-hour hackathon March 5, thanks in part to the continual efforts of one professor and the club she founded to improve the innovation of technology through mission work and outreach at the university. Dr. Mikyung Han, assistant professor of computer software data sciences, founded Kingdom Connect while working at Microsoft and said she wanted to bring the same environment to campus to start a movement among the students. She created the club with the ideas of a similar program known as “Code for the Kingdom,” which is a weekend hackathon and ongoing ecosystem where global issues are tackled from a Christian perspective. “The vision of the club is to develop an application that will bring innovation, transformation and even miracles to our campus, communities and to all nations,” Han said. Within her first year at CBU,
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Dr. Mikyung Han, (left) assistant professor of computer software data science; Matthew Gozal freshman, computer science major, Amanda Luna, freshman mechanical engineering major, and Isaiah Price, freshman electrical and computer engineering major, meet for their weekly Kingdom Connect club officer meeting, where they discuss the possible theme for the upcoming Hackathon event. Han has already established a solid foundation connecting her classroom and the church. “I wanted to be a part of something that combined my love of God and desire to share his word with my fascination for technology,” said Isaiah
Price, freshman electrical and computer engineering major. “That’s exactly what Kingdom Connect aspires to be.” Kingdom Connect members are taught how to code and enhance their capabilities. Through this experience, the
members of the club have the opportunity to learn how to create technology by writing much-needed code that will support the church. “(Dr. Han) has left an imprint on the students that she has had,” said Matthew Gozal,
freshman computer science major. “She continues to bring in her helpfulness and motivation to her new students.” The mission of Kingdom Connect is to bring innovation of technology through mission work and outreach while pro-
viding students with marketable career skills. Han accomplished this through club growth and reached new heights by raising enough money to be able to host the first CBU hackathon in the first week of March.
Twitter updates safety policies BY RANDY PLAVAJKA BUS & TECH EDITOR
Microsoft trashes dated Internet Explorer service BY RAEGAN MELFE
LIFESTYLE EDITORIAL ASST. After 20 years, Microsoft has decided to fully distance itself from Internet Explorer by cutting off its support for the program. Internet Explorer was once one of the best-known Internet programs of its time, but through the years, it has faced some tough competition with Google Chrome and Firefox. Microsoft released a new program called “The Edge” in July 2015, which utilizes Windows 10 and offers features like a virtual assistant named Cortana and web note, a service that allows the user to scribble, highlight or add notes to pages on the Internet. Edge offers a faster processor than many other popular programs and was introduced to bring Microsoft back into competition with other Internet programs.
Some people preferred the old program and do not want to try the Edge program, while others said they love the change. “I use Internet Explorer all the time, I think it’s really good,” said Emily Miller, freshman exercise science and psychology double major. “I think the Edge would be cool to use, but I probably would not because I have everything that I am doing and I have my specific apps.” This semester California Baptist University’s Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering has been incorporating the new Microsoft programs, such as Cortana, into its coursework and lectures. “(Internet Explorer) is good,” said Millie Hernandez, freshman computer science major. “We have been using it in the engineering building. They are using Windows and Internet Explorer more. We do use more Chrome than In-
ternet Explorer though, but it is still usable.” The implementation of Windows 10 and other Microsoft computer tools, such as the built-in assistant Cortana, has been helpful in moving away from the negative reputation that Internet Explorer had earned in recent years. “Our teacher showed us a documentary showing us (Cortana),” Hernandez said. “I guess it really helped because it picked out the main points to where things were. Comparing to Siri, she doesn’t answer all of the questions, but from what I saw (Cortana) was more helpful.” The announcement of the abandonment of Internet Explorer hit some by surprise, but Microsoft is further advancing its way into college classrooms and onto many computers with the new software and updates.
Cyberbullying is not an uncommon occurrence anymore, and with that in mind, the executives at Twitter have enacted a new policy and procedure for reporting offensive and aggressive tweets directed at individuals. In recent years, Twitter has gradually grown in popularity and usage, and has had to make policy changes as a rise in abusive language has been seen on the 140-character message medium. Under the new policy, users are now able to report tweets that cross the line from aggressive opinion to abusive language. Although the Internet is an open forum in a loose sense, the goal of the policy
change is to protect those who are oftentimes on the receiving end of virtual abuse. “Nobody likes a bully, especially behind a computer screen,” said Angelina Spinuzzi, junior psychology major. “Virtual abuse can be just as bad as physical and verbal abuse, so stopping it as best as possible is a step in the right direction.” Megan Cristina, director of Trust and Safety at Twitter, said in an official press release that empowering people to express themselves freely on the social network is the main goal of the updated regulations. “The updated language emphasizes that Twitter will not tolerate behavior intended to harass, intimidate, or use fear to silence another user’s voice,” Cristina said. “As always, we embrace and encourage diverse
opinions and beliefs, but we will continue to take action on accounts that cross the line into abuse.” Twitter’s strategy is not simply deleting the tweet or locking the abusive message sender out of their account for a set time period, but a hybrid. There are certain mandatory actions a user must complete when suspected of posting abusive content, ranging from email and phone verification to the user having to personally delete the tweets that were reported to be harmful. By creating small obstacles and account reactivation processes such as these, the goal of Twitter’s safety team is to curb abusive behavior by helping everyone on the platform understand what is acceptable with interpersonal communication.
Oculus announces Rift launch date BY RANDY PLAVAJKA BUS & TECH EDITOR
Oculus, the current frontrunner in affordable virtual reality technology, announced Jan. 6 that the long-awaited Rift virtual reality headset would be available to the public March 28 for $599. Pre-orders for the reality-simulating headset opened that same day after Oculus made the announcement at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev., with many potential owners already opening their wallets to shell out the necessary funds to acquire the Rift. Some students have been able to experience a virtual reality headset. Tiffany Schiro, sophomore psychology major, said the visual element is so lifelike and unusual to fully process. “(Virtual reality) could change the way we play video games because it is extremely life-like,” Schiro said. “It is like watching a 3-D mov-
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A young man tests an earlier prototype of the Oculus headset. The actual Oculus Rift headset is set to release March 28 for $599. ie but 10 times closer.” For some, the price point was a slight deterrent, considering the equipment needed to use the headset could total upwards of $1,000 dollars. Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus, voiced his opinion online when concerns arose. “It is impossible to make ev-
eryone happy, but Oculus will always do what makes it successful in the long run, at the high end and low end.” The Rift is not the lone product in its market, as it faces tough competition from already established technology giants such as HTC, Samsung, Sony and Google.
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January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
CHP creates new system to aid with hit-and-runs BY VALENTIN MENDEZ
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Joshua Gladney, sophomore exercise science major, takes his hoverboard for a ride and rolls around California Baptist University’s campus. A handful of CBU students have devoted time and money into investing in a hoverboard and learning how to ride the electrically motorized boards to get to their destinations quickly.
‘Hoverboards’ launch craze Students try new vehicle in place of old methods BY KAITLYNN LABIT
ASST. BUS & TECH EDITOR In an attempt to get to places around campus quicker, students will often choose to ride a bike or longboard instead of hastily speed-walking to their next location. Recently, a handful of students are leaning away from
the typical beach cruiser or skateboard and choosing to roll to class, food facilities or other places around campus on electrically motorized boards known as “hoverboards.” “I thought it was something new and innovative and I felt that if I brought it on campus, it would make it easier to get from here to there,” said Derrick Celestine, sophomore civil engineering major. This past holiday season, Celestine received his hoverboard as a gift and has frequently used it on and off campus. Although California Baptist University is a hoverboard-friendly campus, he quickly discovered that
places like Wal-Mart, academic buildings and the mall were not, when he got kicked out for riding it inside of certain facilities and buildings. A set of regulations have been enforced as of Jan. 1 for all electrically motorized board users. Under Assembly Bill No. 604, riders must be 16 years or older, wear a helmet and ride on roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. The bill also has stated that it is illegal to operate a hoverboard while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Anyone who violates the new rules will pay a $250 fine. With many brands and dif-
ferent colors to chose from, the hoverboard has rapidly become a strong and influential trend. “I was on YouTube and saw videos of celebrities who had them and I thought, ‘Why not get one?’” said Joshua Mabale, freshman pre-nursing major. “It does get you to places faster and you don’t have to walk, but you can’t go over bumps or curbs.” The hoverboard is not always a luxury; weighing in at 25 pounds, it has proven to be an inconvenience to pick up and carry around when traveling. At an average cost of $300, it may not be worth the price when falling, overheating and
all of the care and time that must be spent charging the machine are factored in. Josh Gladney, sophomore exercise science major, uses a hoverboard but realizes the impractical side and would suggest investing in a skateboard instead. “I would honestly prefer a skateboard, because they are less maintenance and you don’t have to worry about charging them” Gladney said. “Like all material possessions, it will fade away. People always desire the next best thing on the market, and the hoverboard can’t stay on top forever.”
The “Yellow Alert” system, California Highway Patrol’s new hit-and-run reporting system, went into effect at the start of the new year as a part of Assembly Bill 8 signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown. As a result of various hitand-run fatalities statewide, the bill will allow law enforcement agencies to issue public alerts in the case of a hit-andrun accident. The California Highway Patrol will begin using “yellow alerts” to help police catch suspected hit-and-run drivers in the area of the incident. California Highway Patrol Officer Art Montiel told NBC Bay Area in a press release, “It is going to be more beneficial to us to have everybody that’s driving on our freeways looking for that suspect.” Yellow Alerts will now flash on the same signs as Amber Alerts in the event of a hitand-run that has resulted in a major injury or death to assist CHP in their search efforts. Amanda Luna, freshman mechanical engineering major, said the Yellow Alert system is a good idea. “It doesn’t seem like it would overwhelm the system already set up,” Luna said. “It is a legitimate issue and I can see where, if successful, it can possibly reduce hit-and-runs.” Luna commutes to and from school on bicycle and said she has to deal with heavy traffic often. “I have almost been hit several times, drivers usually feel they own the road, so I worry that it might happen to me,” Luna said. Yellow Alerts may make drivers more aware of their surroundings, as well as help law enforcement catch dangerous drivers on the streets.
Riverside family provides financial aid in honor of son BY RANDY PLAVAJKA BUS & TECH EDITOR
In the world of sports, making a name for one’s self and building a legacy is the sign of a truly great player. For the city of Riverside, a new legacy is being formed by a local family in memoriam of the sudden death of a passionate baseball player. Austin Gorrell died in his sleep from heart failure around 5:30 a.m., Oct. 10, 2015, at the age of 19 in Reno, Nev. Gorrell attended the University of Nevada where he had secured a roster spot on the baseball team and had been going to school just eight weeks. Three months later, his parents, Kerry and Gina Gorrell, continue to make Austin’s name known throughout the region with a baseball tournament and
scholarship bearing his name. “The tournament is just another fantastic way of everybody participating in the sport they love,” Gina said. “It was not hard to get the kids to go, even though they were on Christmas vacation. It wasn’t like we were asking people, they were volunteering to come. The players, the kids, they were all jumping in because they love playing baseball anyway, so it is the perfect way to honor Austin.” Initially, the idea was to hold a benefit softball game, but after some thought and input from close friends, the family decided to hold a tournament and give the contributions to players in need of financial aid for school. “I would push him a little bit with his schoolwork,” Gina said. “Austin was so willing to do it because he had this drive
in him and this goal to continue his baseball career in some form, and knew he needed good grades to do that.” In a time of hardship, the Gorrells decided to provide for families who face financial hardship and may not be able to provide sufficient funds for their child’s education. “The support of the community was incredible,” Kerry Gorrell said. “We ended up with more than 400 people at the championship game and $6,000 in scholarship money that we gave out to four baseball players that were participating in the tournament.” California Baptist University provided the venue for the first Annual Austin Gorrell Baseball Classic, which featured nine teams from the greater Riverside area, such as Ramona High
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Gina, Adam and Kerry Gorrell each bear a momento in honor of Austin Gorrell in the form of tattoos and a necklace, worn by Adam, containing his ashes. After Austin’s death, the family has decided to give scholarships away in his honor. School and Martin Luther King High School, who squared off in the final game of the classic. Gary Adcock, head coach of the CBU Lancers baseball team, was in attendance and said he
had known Austin Gorrell since Austin was 9 years old and attended the first CBU summer youth baseball camp. “We were excited to be chosen as the host site for the in-
augural tournament,” Adcock said. “It was quite an honor. There were moments of sadness, reflection if you will, but overall there was joy and celebration for a life well-lived.”
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January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
Tyson Miller plays toward big league aspirations BY ANDREA LUNA & HANNAH PRESTON
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Joseph Fagiano, graduate student and heavyweight wrestler, takes down his opponent Nov. 14, during Take It Outside. The Chicago native currently holds an individual 15-3 record on the season.
Veteran pins new records ‘Uncle Joe’ Fagiano sets new records, program best BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR
Success has been consistent this season for the wrestling team at California Baptist University and Joseph ‘Uncle Joe’ Fagiano, graduate student and heavyweight wrestler, has
also been consistent in all his matches this season. A Chicago native, Fagiano has a long-standing wrestling career that started at the age of 6, and although he put the sport behind him for four years before returning to the mat at CBU, he has continued to impress crowds and competitors. On paper, Fagiano’s records will show a high school state champion and NCAA Division I qualifier from Indiana University with a winning 22-16 record as a true freshman and a NCAA qualifier at Hofstra University, but “Uncle Joe’s” performance
on the mat extends beyond that. Harlan Kistler, junior criminal justice major and heavyweight wrestler, said he considers Fagiano a mentor. “He’s a teammate with a lot more experience both on the mat and in real life,” Kistler said. “He definitely shares his knowledge and mentors a lot of us on and off the mat.” Fagiano, one of the top Division II wrestlers in the nation, holds an individual 13-5 winning record on the season and has helped lead the team to success in each match. Lennie Zalesky, head coach of the wrestling
team, said Fagiano has played a major role in the team’s success. At the Cliff Keen Tournament Dec. 5, Fagiano placed sixth, making him the second wrestler to do so in program history. “He knows what he’s doing, we just let him go out there and do his thing,” Zalesky said in a press release. “It’s one of the toughest Division I tournaments in the nation and he places in the top eight. It speaks very highly about him.” Fagiano said he owes his success to the coaching staff. “I owe it all to Coach Zalesky and the other coaches for
helping me progress and work on my shots,” Fagiano said in a press release. Currently, Fagiano is ranked No. 6 in the nation individually, while the entire team holds the No. 12 spot in the division. As the season winds down, the team will focus on preparing for Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championships and the NCAA Division II Super West Region Championships. Fagiano and the rest of the team will take on California State University, San Francisco, at home Jan. 23.
Midseason success fuels PacWest matchups BY JEFF KISSEL
ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The men’s and women’s basketball teams at California Baptist University are in the midst of another breakthrough season with stellar records, adding more anticipation for the postseason. The men’s basketball team is currently 15-3 with a 6-2 PacWest conference record. The women’s basketball team is at a 15-1 record with a 7-1 PacWest conference record. Jarrod Olson, head coach of the women’s basketball team, said he feels the current progress of his team is going well. “We have a lot of players coming back and there are some areas we need to improve on,” Olson said. “We need to play more defensively, but I feel good about the girls’ spirit and work ethic.” The women’s basketball team recently won a conference match-up against Azusa Pacific
University Jan. 16, with a close final score of 63-62. Outstanding efforts were made by Cassidy Mihalko; junior business administration major and guard; Kamille Diaz, junior sociology major and guard; Courtney Nelson, junior undeclared major and guard and Erin Asher, junior kinesiology major and guard. “I’m pretty happy and getting it done on the court,” Mihalko said. “Our main goals are to play hard, be organized and improve.” While the women’s basketball team is practicing to get back in the postseason, the men’s basketball team is working to improve their chances of being successful in this season. Rick Croy, head coach of the men’s basketball team, said he feels the team is getting better individually and collectively. “We have a great group of seniors that look forward to keeping on playing in March,” Croy said. “We also have incoming
freshmen that are having big opportunities to compete.” In an intense matchup with Azusa Pacific University Jan. 16, the men’s basketball team played hard, but suffered a loss with the final score of 7371. Significant contributions were made by Michael Smith, junior business administration major and guard; Gelaun Wheelwright, senior sociology major and guard; Jordan Giusti, senior kinesiology major and guard, and Taj Spencer, senior communications major and forward. “We have to work really hard and hone our experience,” Giusti said. “A lot of the older guys are staring to lead the younger guys and the younger guys are starting to become leaders themselves.” With plenty of basketball ahead, both teams will look to command the court and claim the PacWest title. Both teams will play Brigham-Young University, Hawaii, at home Jan. 23.
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Emily Schmidy, sophomore early childhood studies major, guard and forward, dribbles the ball past her defender.
The baseball program at California Baptist University has had a long, successful history and many of its players have seen success after their collegiate careers have finished. One major league hopeful is Tyson Miller. Miller, junior communication studies major and right-handed pitcher, grew up in La Quinta, California, where his father first taught him the basics of baseball at age 3. He then became a Little League player at age five. Though he played right field for his Little League career, Miller found his talent in pitching once he reached high school. “That’s when I realized I had a good arm.” Miller said. Before his senior year of high school, Miller was signed with CBU and had a spot on the roster. Gary Adcock, head coach of the baseball team, said he made sure of his commitment and his drive for baseball on paper. “Coach Adcock actually wrote my letter of intent on a napkin and asked if it was OK and I said it works for me,” Miller said. As a pitcher, Miller said he doesn’t feel too much pressure when up on the mound. Before every game he said he listens to music to get him in his “zone” and makes sure to stay focused. “I like being in control,” he said. Miller said he believes “the big man upstairs” has plans for him and he always says a prayer before every game to calm down. He said he believes he is MLB worthy and would play for the San Francisco Giants, which has always been his favorite team. Miller said he considers his team as family and loves the environment CBU has to offer. His teammates said they are grateful to have Miller, as well. Vini Haro, freshmen undeclared major and pitcher, looks up to Miller despite their competitive past. “We played in the same league in high school, so I have heard of Tyson Miller since I was a freshmen,” Haro said. “Every time we played him I would think, ‘Wow, this guy is legit.’” Haro said he notices the work Miller puts in every opportunity they get on the field, and it has inspired him to work harder and become a better ballplayer. “He always sets an example on the field. When he is out there he is in the zone, and nothing gets to him,” Haro said.
Repetition, focus prepares baseball team BY HANNAH PRESTON ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
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Derek Escobar, freshman criminal justice major, fields a ground ball at shortstop during practice. The team has been practicing 3-4 hours a day.
As the baseball season quickly approaches, players are anticipating a successful year. Although practices began Jan. 6, players have been focused on the season since the beginning. Sheldon Borson, freshmen undeclared major and second baseman, said he is looking forward to his first collegiate season. “It has been tough getting used to college-level and the speed of the game, but it has been beneficial because of the hours we get on the field, and how much repetition we get,” Borson said. Baseball practices consist
of three to four hours each day, with sections to work on specific areas of the game. Gary Adcock, head coach of the baseball team, emphasizes the importance of repetition within the game. “We have a routine we like to adhere to but are open minded to subtle changes in our routine to make us better,” Adcock said. “Baseball is a sport based on repetitions and we are working diligently to prepare ourselves in the basics of the game.” Adcock said he challenges his athletes and strives to prepare his team in every way for the upcoming season. Players learn valuable aspects of the game as well as how to stay strong not just
physically, but mentally. “He is really demanding and expects perfection,” Borson said of Adcock. “Obviously perfection is not realistic, but we come up near perfect and that makes for a great team.” Players determine how much field time they are going to receive in the game by the effort they put into practice; however, that is not their main focus. Adcock stresses improving every player during practices, not only the ones who are going to be on the field the most. “My team has been very patient with me,” Borson said. “They were in the same boat as me at one point and they have helped me understand the system as a whole.”
Adcock said he recognizes his team’s effort in including newer players and the overall positive atmosphere on the field. “I am pleased with how the veterans have made it a point to include the young guys on and off the field,” Adcock said. “The young players have equally done a good job of listening and working thus making it a smooth transition.” A successful team not only requires talent, but unity. This team already has chemistry, which enhances their talent on the field. The season opens Feb. 4 against California State University, Los Angeles, in a threegame series.
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January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
Last home meet acts as final push BY JEFF KISSEL
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Roy Powell, senior kinesiology major and outside and opposite hitter, fires the ball past his opponents in a match against California State University, Long Beach. The 49ers overcame the Lancers, finishing the match 3-1.
Volleyball season opens on high note, challenges team BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR
The men’s volleyball team at California Baptist University started their season off strong with three consecutive wins at the Asics Invitational at the University of California, Santa Barbara, preparing them for the challenges ahead in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation conference. Toppling the New Jersey Institute of Technology, 3-1, Quincy University, 3-2 and Lindenwood University, 3-0, the Lancers were off to the strongest start of the season since 2005. Obstacles were quickly met with conference opponents California State University, Northridge, and California State University, Long Beach. Opening MPSF play Jan. 13 on the road against the No. 14-ranked Matadors of CSUN, the team was forced to fight hard from start to finish. The Matadors took the first two sets in forceful fashion, 25-19, 2516, despite efforts made by the
Lancers. The team edged CSUN in the third set, jumping to an early 3-1 lead and held off the competition until the set was tied 13-13. Cody Jackson, junior mechanical engineering major and opposite hitter, and Caleb Miller, junior intercultural studies major and middle blocker, added some cushion to the score before the set was taken in favor of the Matadors 25-23. In a second conference matchup against No. 3-ranked LBSU, the Lancers were overcome in four sets, 25-16, 22-25, 25-12 and 25-18. Stat leaders were Enrique de Diego Garcia, sophomore business administration major and middle blocker, and Miller with six and four kills, respectively. Rohit Paul, sophomore exercise science major and outside hitter, finished the night with 10 digs. Paul, a returner to the team, said he has a lot to look forward to through the season. “Our guys from last year have a ton of experience and we’re finally beginning to gel
together which is nice to see,” Paul said. “I’m looking forward to a more competitive season. This team is young, but very capable.” Although the team has already faced tough oppenents, Jackson said he is optimistic about the rest of the season. “We fight to improve little by little each day,” Jackson said. “One of our goals this season is to beat a top 5-ranked team and we’re growing together as a family and are ready to take on each challenge ahead of us as one unit.” In a matchup against No. 2-ranked University of California, Los Angeles, the Lancers were overcome 3-0, but not without a fight. The team hung with the conference leader 27-25, 25-21, 25-12. Zachary Melcher, sophomore marketing major and setter, led the team in assists in his first start of the year. The team will play a home game Jan. 29 against Stanford University.
The men’s and women’s swim and dive teams at California Baptist University are nearing the end of a winning season this year, as both teams currently carry outstanding regular season records. Rick Rowland, head coach of the men’s and women’s swim teams, said the current progress of this season is strong. “Each week, we get into better shape and we are on different phases of training,” Rowland said. “We always look forward to our (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) meets and it is a challenge because there are other good teams in our conference.” Jeff Couto, head diving coach, said the teams are in a good place according to progress this season. “The men’s teams are undefeated and the women’s teams lost barely to a Division
I program,” Couto said. “We are transitioning to conference and NCAA opponents.” The men’s swim and dive team recently won their home swim meet against No. 5-ranked University of California, San Diego, Jan. 16, with a final score of 161-137, to improve their undefeated 5-0 regular season record. Josh Hanson, senior electrical and computer engineering major, made a big impact during the Senior Day meet by winning first place in all four of his events, including a 400-yard team medley in the beginning of the meet with a time of three minutes and 22.94 seconds. “From the beginning of the season, we got a couple of guys that really improved a lot,” Hanson said. “I feel really good about the progress of this season so far.” The women’s team also improved with a 173-127 victory over No. 2-ranked University of California, San Diego, on Jan. 16. Yosita Hapsari, senior kine-
siology major, made a large contribution in the victory by winning first place in all three of her events, including a 200 individual freestyle with a time of one minute and 53.74 seconds. “Every girl swims faster compared to previous years,” Hapsari said. “The freshmen have improved since their first meet.” Rowland said that this meet was the match of the season because the men’s team was ranked No. 12 and the women’s team was ranked No. 6 going up against higher-ranked opponents and gaining a victory over them. Rowland will lead his teams into the RMAC championship meets Feb. 10-13 in Grand Junction, Colo. Last season, the men’s swim team won second place out of five teams in the RMAC championship and the women’s team won first place out of eight teams. Both teams will look to improve from last season’s results and take the RMAC championship titles,.
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Swimmers take their marks before an individual race at a meet against University of California, San Diego, Jan. 16. The meet was the last homestand of the season before the teams travel to compete in the RMAC championships.
Wrestling season winds down, winning streak keeps NCAA Div. II ranking high BY HANNAH PRESTON ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
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Anthony Racobaldo, freshman kineseology major, claimed a 16-12 win over his opponent at Stanford University, Jan. 9. Racobaldo is 5-2 on the season.
The wrestling season for California Baptist University Lancers has been noteworthy, as multiple wrestlers have given outstanding performances throughout the season, resulting in the breaking of records and putting the program on the map. In November, wrestlers and a crowd of 2,082, attended the Take It Outside tournament. Even though the Lancers lost to the NCAA Division I Roadrunners of California State University, Bakersfield, the team said this was a highlight within their season because of the lessons learned. In a press release, Lennie Zalesky, head coach of the wres-
tling team, said his wrestlers learned the valuable lesson of staying strong through this tournament. “The biggest thing we learned from this is to wrestle the third period hard, and stay on the guy, giving them no rest,” Zalesky said. However, Take It Outside was not a complete upset for the Lancers. Anthony Racobaldo, freshman undeclared major and wrestler, stole the show with outstanding moves, resulting in his last second pin. “After a while I started to control the match and at the end he started to tire out, so I threw him to his back and collected six points for the team,” Racobaldo said in a press release. Another exponential moment in this season was the mo-
ment that the Lancers beat No. 4-ranked Mercyhurst with an overall score of 23-18, making it the first time in CBU history to beat a team in the top five. It came down to the last match between Joe Fagiano, graduate student and heavyweight wrestler, and opponent Andy Welton to determine the overall victor of the match. Faginao dominated the mat with his agility and strength, and took down the third ranked heavyweight wrestler. “I came to win a match and win it for the team,” Fagiano said in a press release. “It’s good to know where I’m at with the rest of the country, so it’s good, it’s a good feeling.” In more recent news, wrestlers advanced to the prestigious Midlands tournament
in December, as it was the first time the team attended the match. Fagiano continued his success and became the first CBU wrestler to advance to the second day of the tournament. Soon after, wrestlers traveled to Stanford but the Lancers took a loss, 24-10. However, three wrestlers powered through and gave their team three wins. Racobaldo, Brady Bersano, senior marketing major, and Jake Waste, junior criminal justice major, all brought their A-game and took down their competitors. The team will return home to compete in a RMAC conference matchup against California State University, San Francisco, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m., before traveling to compete in the RMAC championships.
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January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
LANCER ON THE STREET What moment in your life defined adulthood?
Jennifer Potter Freshman Childhood development major
Jessica Castellano Junior Communication studies and photography double major
“Coming here and having to be independent really defined adulthood for me, and just learning how to be on my own and take care of myself.”
“Coming to college and realizing I had to do my laundry for myself and my mom wasn’t going to help me.”
Jayden Emerson Freshman Kinesiology major
Camille Finnerty Junior Nursing major
Bryan Curtis Senior Biology major
“When my parents let me pick things on my own and let me figure things out to see what is best for myself.”
“When I finally got a parttime job that paid way over minimum wage.”
“Kids are always needy and asking for things, but adults are people who actually go out of their way to help people, so that’s something that made me want to stop asking for things.”
Point/Counterpoint: Executive Orders
Presidents abuse power by stepping Leaders justified in applying executive over legislative branch duties, rights order to protect well-being of nation
BY ASHLEY DINKEL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF President Barack Obama has pushed the Constitution to the side by signing executive orders in order to change federal law without Congress’ approval. Obama, like almost all presidents, has overstepped in his duty by issuing numerous executive orders during his terms. This month, Obama signed into effect a series of executive actions designed to keep guns out of the wrong hands through background checks and to increase mental health treatment and reporting to the background check system. The problem I have is not necessarily what the executive order entails (because I, too, want stricter background checks), but the fact that executive orders skip over the legisla-
tive branch of our government. The Necessary and Proper Clause in Article One, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution states “the Congress shall have power to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.” It does not mention that presidents should have the power to make laws, but only to see that laws are executed faithfully. It is the duty of the legislative branch to write and enact laws, and by the president bypassing Congress, he continues to expand his powers outside of those intended for a president. The separation of powers was created so the executive, legislative or judicial branch of government would not have too much power or abuse the power it has. The administration is proposing a $500 million investment to increase access to mental health care. Again, I am absolutely all for better mental health care in today’s world, but without congressional approval Obama takes the job of the legislative branch from them and uses it as his own.
While the president may be passionate about gun control and he may be the commander-in-chief, he should not overstep in his position in the executive branch. I would be more willing to support a leader who would encourage involvement from others and demand a call to action. Many critics of Congress believe they are slow on taking any action, for example, on gun control. However, instead of the president stepping over Congress, the people of America should call on the legislators to make a difference. As citizens of this country, we reserve the right to make our voice heard to speak of the changes we want to see made. If our voice is loud enough, maybe we could see the changes made efficiently and effectively before the president would even have to consider an executive order. As college students and members of society, we should be researching candidates for local elections and elect leaders we believe will represent us well and who will listen to what we have to say. This is in hopes that the president does not have to expand his powers, giving the executive branch more power by dipping into the duties of the legislative branch.
BY NATILEE RUIZ MANAGING EDITOR Earlier this month, President Barack Obama exercised his authority as commander-in-chief by initiating an executive order on gun control. He proposes to require stricter background checks. Issuing an executive order allows the president to bypass Congress, and effectively establish laws that may have been stunted from passing if the president sees fit. Historically, Congress is held almost primarily by the opposite political party than the president, often causing there to be consistent conflict between the legislative and executive branches. This is an issue as pressing as mass shootings and gun control is one that needs immediate action.
A president, as the overseer of the wellness of the nation, should not be held back from protecting the country to the best of his ability because the legislative branch chooses to disagree with his party. It is written in the Constitution that the commander-in-chief execute his authority for the best. Within the Constitution, in Article Two, Section 3, Clause 5, the president’s executive power is stated as being able to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” With several mass shootings happening within the last year, and even more so throughout the duration of Obama’s presidency, it is a crisis that he has grievously taken to heart. Emotional press releases, visitations to the cities and families affected, and leaving a seat open in humble memoriam at his final State of the Union address are ways Obama has let the country know he cares immensely about this horrible epidemic. Obama has made several efforts to implement stricter gun control laws, only to have them shot down almost immediately by Congress. “Change, as always, is going to take all of us,” Obama said in
a public address at the beginning of the year. “The gun lobby is loud and well organized in its defense of effortlessly available guns for anyone. The rest of us are going to have to be just as passionate and well organized in our defense of our kids. That’s the work of citizenship —to stand up and fight for the change that we seek.” In this address, Obama is stating this problem is a nationwide issue. By issuing the executive order it gives the people what they need, protection, when they can’t necessarily provide it themselves with Congress denying them their right to take action. While bypassing Congress and exercising his legal right might seem tyrannical to those who are opposed to his decision, Obama is not infringing upon citizen’s rights. Rather,he is putting into effect a way for our nation to take steps, even if they are small, toward making our nation a safer place. Regardless of political party, the president has every right to implement laws in which he believes will make the nation safer. Executive orders are issued in almost all presidencies, and they should certainly not be criticized when it is for the benefit of the nation as a whole.
Hollywood overplays feminism
BY CHLOE TOKAR A&E EDITOR I remember when I saw the film “Bridesmaids” and how it enveloped something I had always wanted from a movie with female leads—it was funny. I have heard women cannot do comedy and it was just another moment where I felt like I could not do something because I am female. “Bridesmaids” carried a charisma that pushed male comedies aside and forged it-
self a new place in comedic history while led by women. As someone who has always secretly wished I could do stand-up comedy, this gave me a beacon of hope. It was something I could relate to, and the best part was that the film did not need to prove that women could be as hilarious as men by calling attention to it in the dialogue. It was just really funny. Cinema is shaped, often, by the audience. One of the most talked about social issues is feminism, and this applies to Hollywood as well. As a woman in my early 20s, I can say I believe gender equality is imperative, but sometimes it goes beyond that and takes on the ugly identity of pandering, simply to appease. When I saw “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” I was pleasantly surprised with the character Rey. She was powerful and charming, while admitting emotional vulnerabilities. She
was accessible and never had to prove herself as a woman. The same cannot always be said for other movies. A formal announcement was made about a “Ghostbusters” reboot featuring a female cast. It seems more like they put a diverse cast of women in to avoid the backlash they would have received had they cast a group of men because “women can be funny too.” This has been established, so why not be original? Because pandering takes shortcuts. More recently, Jennifer Lawrence graced the big screen in “Joy,” a movie I had anticipated seeing since I saw the first teaser. Director David O. Russell has said he believes more in characters than in plot. The biggest argument is how much the movie fell flat when it came to storyline, and that Lawrence, as great an actress she is, is not convincing as a divorced 30 something. Joy wears a blouse and
pants, but is she really as powerful as the trailer made her out to be? Is she really this beacon of light in a time of misogyny? Maybe, but realistically, she does not resonate with the power she was intended to. The most common complaint is about lack of female presence on executive boards. It has been said that people want more female directors at Cannes, and that none ever win Oscars. I agree to an extent, but I believe we are approaching it wrong. We need to acknowledge hard work, and just handing women an Oscar for mediocrity does not mean feminism has won. It means that we are giving in to complaints. I want female characters who are powerful role models without proving that they did something despite being women. I want more opportunity for women to be great, but never assume their greatness just because they are women.
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January 22, 2016 · Volume 63 · Issue 7
Leisure time brings students happiness, balanced lifestyle
BY IONA BRANNON LIFESTYLE EDITOR
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” Socrates spoke those words more than two thousand years ago, yet they seem to be more relevant today than ever. It seems like passing conversa-
tions with friends and acquain- gations call for our time and attances alike have been boiled tention all the time. Life is supdown to a simple phrase, “I’m posed to be busy, is it not? We only seem to have two just too busy.” Status, value and quality of options: be busy or be bored. Being in college life all seem to hinge is about studyupon how busy we can ing hard, having make our lives. For For some reason fun and doing some reason we think we think that the but that the busier we busier we get, the anything, being bored. get, the more successThe rush ful we will become. more successful of life is so fast Everything revolves we will become. that there is no around efficiency and what can be accomplished with time to process the experiences we are overloaded with or stop the least amount of time. Ironically, it is during the to admire the fiery sunset. Why seasons of flurry that stress is it that we find it so hard to comes, acne breaks out and re- take a moment to stop and rest? lationships strain. Dozens of Perhaps it is the fear of what people, events and social obli- we will find when the busyness
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settles down and we are left with nothing to fill the void of our own insignificance. I propose a practice of intentional restfulness. I present a mindset that does not demonize leisure time, but protects it in recognition of its importance. To enjoy the stillness of a day, we need to stop glorifying busyness because a busy life does not equal a happy life. Start with baby steps. Re-evaluate your priorities and see if your schedule reflects them, say no to things that do not. Schedule a time for yourself because nobody likes to feel overwhelmed, stressed and confused.
Drivers lose ability Disney slips into to drive during rain corporate sell-out Others attempt to cope with the slowed traffic and drive at a moderate speed. You hear it all the time — people forget how to drive in the rain. If it is drizzling, please don’t drive 30 miles under the speed limit. If the rain is coming down so much that you’re unable to see 10 feet in front of you, please don’t drive 30 miles over the speed limit. Both tendencies create hazards to the driver as well BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR as drivers around them. I personally am not a fan of “Rain is coming,” the weath- waiting in slow traffic, but is er reports cried, and rain did anybody? I’m especially not come. A week full of consis- a fan of fearing for my life tent downpour created a new while over-confident drivers environment for the drivers are under the influence of of Southern California. While their weather-induced road some took extra caution to stay rage. Both types of drivers “safe” on the road driving 30 create hazards on the road, miles an hour, others disregard- but there is never an excuse ed the torrential downpour and to drive recklessly. I don’t need to continued to fear for my life on weave through the road because traffic, throwing While I expect a someone’s drivsafety out the delay while it rains, of ing; I’m already proverbial winI don’t expect to fearing for my life dow. because the exMy commute fear for my life cessive rain is creto work typically because there ating an obstructakes 15 minutes tion. Traffic is with a good flow isn’t a balance the worst, hands of traffic. In the of drivers on the down. Everyone rain, an extra freeway. knows that. 45 minutes was We live in Riverside, Caliadded to my commute. While I expect a delay while it rains, I fornia, the worst city for trafdon’t expect to fear for my life fic trailing right behind Los because there isn’t a balance of Angeles, California. If everyone drove at a single condrivers on the freeway. It seems that at least 75 sistent speed, there might percent of drivers are overly not be any traffic. No traffic cautious, driving 30 miles an is truly the thing of which hour or less, causing hazards. dreams are made.
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BY BEKKA WIEDENMEYER NEWS EDITOR
My parents took me to Disneyland for the first time when I was 4 years old. For years, we continued to create magical memories together while spending entirely too much money on food. I am celebrating my second year as an annual pass-holder to Disneyland, and growing increasingly dissatisfied. The Walt Disney Company has progressively slipped into a pit of corporate sell-out that I have found harder to follow. The passion and love that Walt Disney poured into his company 60 years ago seems to have been lost in the whirlwind of consumerism of whatever new movie brings the most money. Case in point: the termination of “Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular” in favor of a stage version of “Frozen” at the Hyperion Theater in Disney’s California Adventure. For 13 years, hundreds of thousands of adoring Disney connoisseurs have attended the musical, which featured Broadway-style music and dancing that far ex-
ceeded any and all expectations of what a theme park musical usually provides. When Disney first announced in September that “Frozen” would be replacing “Aladdin,” the decision was met with outrage. While some people conceded that Disney would go above and beyond with any new show produced on the Hyperion stage, many felt that a “Frozen” musical was Disney’s greedy attempt to capitalize on a worldwide phenomenon that is losing its hype. The announcements of movies like “Toy Story 4” and a new Star Wars Land will arguably drive up park attendance, but sequester it to a small corner of the park that will only congest, are also questionable choices. It also runs the risk of dampening the Disney experience for people who might think the company is better off preserving some of the more classic Disney tales that appeal to all generations. Will I continue spending money on all things Disney? Probably. But my willingness to do so is disappearing in light of the magic I once loved turning into big piles of money bags for a corporation that has lost sight of what it once stood for: family, friends and imagination. Perhaps Disney would be better off preserving the beloved aspects of its park and products, rather than trying to fix what is not broken.
Coachella lineup unite genres, people glance at a lineup should not be the deciding factor of buying passes versus saving the money. Coachella is designed so the lineup can appeal to a wide scope of audiences from different genres, and that variety is what makes it so great. It is an opportunity to expand one’s taste in music and enjoy good, live music. The event organizers at Goldenvoice place a great deal of time and effort into making Coachella as good as it can be any given year, both for sales and for festival-goers. It is not a surprise that the absolute best touring musicians cannot always be booked, and it is unrealistic to think that Coachella would cater specifically to each individual’s musical needs. Some people act like it is the end of the world if each of their favorite musical artists are not on the lineup. There is a certain joy that can be found in exploring new genres and artists booked on the lineup that may otherwise not ever be discovered if Coachella is not attended. Regardless of how favorable or unfavorable the Coachella lineup may seem at first glance, there are many artists who are well worth listening to, even if they are buried in the list of each day’s acts. It just takes a certain level of appreciation and determination to understand why Coachella is still crucial to attend, even when it may seem lackluster. At the end of the day, or rather three days, Coachella is about the music, not the flower crowns, celebrities in attendance, or perfect Instagram photograph. It is about taking part in an event that is nearly impossible to replicate.
BY RANDY PLAVAJKA BUS & TECH EDITOR
With the changing of the calendar year comes the announcement of yet another Coachella lineup, and for some people, a new list of complaints for the festival’s organizer, Goldenvoice. A significant complaint some people bring up is that the festival is too mainstream now, implying that Goldenvoice is just booking the Top-40 artists and one-hit wonders of the year in order to generate more revenue. Coachella is still a business and there has to be some kind of profit in order to avoid catastrophe, but some of the best performances are not all delivered by headlining acts. As a Palm Desert resident and festival frequenter, the allure of Coachella is not its close proximity, nor its convenient timing near the end of the semester. At its core, Coachella is about the music performed on any given weekend. Since its foundation, Coachella has been about the experience of enjoying live music, in the company of friends, family or complete strangers, regardless of the band’s popularity. The price tag may be a deterrent for some, but the first
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BY DARLENE MERCADO OPINION EDITOR From jamming to Drake’s “Hotline Bling” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to hosting “Saturday Night Live,” presidential candidates are using more informal outlets to reach young voters, underestimating this generation’s intellect to choose a candidate. As an avid talk-show viewer, I enjoy watching entertainers
I admit I may have laughed sing their latest record or brag about their latest movie on once or twice when Jimmy shows such as “Jimmy Kimmel Fallon interviewed Republican Live.” As entertainers, it is their presidential candidate Donald job to provide entertainment, Trump as Donald Trump, but unlike a presidential candidate. funny is not going to win my I understand presidential vote. Being silly and relatable is not part of the candidates are usjob description; ing this tactic to must engage young votThe bad jokes and abepresident trustworthy ers and have themand respected. In selves be considered cringe-worthy fact, these poor a cool candidate, dance moves are to be but it’s embarrassas painful as bad attempts funny cheapen ing. The bad jokes the highest title and cringe-worthy dad jokes. of our country dance moves are as and embarrasses the nation. painful as bad dad jokes. Jeb Bush, Republican presI do not need a presidential candidate proving how alike idential candidate, makes it he and I are, we live different obvious that he is painfully lives with radically polar daily uncomfortable with the idea concerns. Our generation is not of cracking jokes while Donald blind to what a president should Trump shows that he is perfectbe, so a presidential candidate ly in his element, but both situawill not win my vote by appear- tions are equally awkward. I prefer a candidate to reing relatable.
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main serious. Ultimately, running this country does not require a sense of humor, but a sense of earnestness. Humor should not dictate anyone’s vote, but unfortunately it will sway some people. I hope that the younger generation is able to look past these tactics and base their vote on real issues. Votes should be dictated by views on immigration and taxes, not by whether Bernie Sanders, Democratic presidential candidate, knows all the words to Drake’s “Hotline Bling.” In order to utilize the media in a more professional manner, candidates should continue to pursue serious interviews and discuss their political views, avoiding ridiculous segments. It would be ideal to steer away from talk shows directed toward humor and focus more on news stations and serious reporting.
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