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Cheyenne Ranoa, freshman psychology major

Noel Hawkins, freshman biology major

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Rylee Woodcock, freshman architecture major

Student body elects freshman representatives

BY NICOLE KLOPFER ASST. NEWS EDITOR

The Associated Students of California Baptist University held a runoff election for

the freshman representatives Oct. 3-4 because no single candidate received the majority vote.

Because no candidate received the majority vote, the

student body cast another round of votes for six out of the 11 freshman candidates.

ASCBU sent an email to the freshmen Oct. 3, giving them a chance to vote for

their three representatives until Oct. 4, with the winners announced the following day.

Paolo Bilbao, senior applied theology major and ASCBU vice president for

communications, said the runoff election happened last semester as well, but that time it was during the Senate elections.

Prior to the elections, stu-

dents had a chance to view each candidates’ profiles which gave them more details to make an informed choice.

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Los Angeles opens customers’ cat cafe Crumbs & Whiskers links homeless cats and kittens to new families

BY CHLOÉ TOKAR MANAGING EDITOR

Walking into the room, hearts stop, be it from sheer excitement or an allergic reaction.

Crumbs & Whiskers could not be described as anything less than a “kitty heaven.”

A large, neon pink sign on the far wall inside the Los Angeles business reads, “Coffee and cats, please,” a perfect description of the establishment meant for the lonely or in love alike.

Considering that it is one of the only cat cafes to maintain permanent residence in the Southern California area and only the second location to open — the original in Washing-

ton D.C. — reservations are a must for anyone who decides they would like to spend 75 minutes surrounded by furry, purring cats and kittens waiting to be adopted.

“I came back to the U.S., quit my job and set off to create Crumbs & Whiskers,” said Kanchan Singh, owner of Crumbs & Whiskers on her website. “I had finally found my dream project — a way to intertwine conscious business, animal welfare and design. I didn’t know if this would work and I was honestly scared out of my mind, but I knew I believed in the idea. I just had to give it a shot.”

Instead of cramped cages and sad faces, the felines are able to roam freely around the cafe, donning blue or pink bowties to indicate gender. At any given time there are around 20 adoptable cats ready to be played with and pet, as long as they are not disturbed while they sleep.

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Maddison Rickard, junior theater major, performs in “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” a musical by the California Baptist University Theater Arts program portraying a portion of the ’40s lifestyle. The show ran in the Wallace Theatre until Oct. 22.

Theater takes a stroll back in time

BY TORI PAUL STAFF WRITER

The highly anticipated musical, “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” opened Oct. 14 and ran

with weekend performances until Oct. 22 in the Wallace Theatre at California Baptist University.

The cast and technical crew had been working many

late nights to bring to life the portrayal of the final holiday broadcast of the “Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade” on a New York radio station set in 1942.

Rene Jimenez, senior theater major, portrays B.J. Gibson, a Yale student and aspiring performer.

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Editor-in-Chief Bekka Wiedenmeyer Managing Editors Chloé Tokar Randy Plavajka Design Editor Juliana Bontrager Asst. Design Editor Giovanna Berrocal

Asst. Lifestyle Editor Olivia Quebe News Editor Iona Brannon Asst. News Editors Jennifer Schmidt Jasmine Emeish Nicole Klopfer Opinion Editor Darlene Mercado

Photo Editor Lauren Shelburne

Asst. Opinion Editor Lexi Peters

Asst. Photo Editor Abi Auer

Sports Editor Hannah Tamimi

A&E Editor Hannah Preston

Asst. Sports Editors Jeffrey Kissel Sarah Brown

Asst. A&E Editors Audrey Stoddard Raegan Melfe

Broadcast Director Aspen Taylor

Bus & Tech Editor Kaitlynn Labit Asst. Bus & Tech Editor Kathryn Goldsmith Lifestyle Editor John Victory Asst. Director of Student Publications Sonya Singh

Asst. Broadcast Director Michaela Malneritch Social Media Manager Randy Plavajka Social Media Director Paulina Pirveysian Ad & Distribution Manager Madison Quiring

Adviser and Director of Student Publications Dr. Michael Chute

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Frank Senturier, California Baptist University bus driver, parks the trolley in the Magnolia Church parking lot to take a break from driving his daily route.

Staff trolley car aims to help parking

BY JENNIFER SCHMIDT ASST. NEWS EDITOR

The newest solution in overflow parking comes in the form of a big, red trolley at California Baptist University. The trolley, often seen roaming around campus at intervals, is being leased by CBU with an option to purchase it after the leasing period ends.

“We believe the need will be ongoing for the reasonably foreseeable future,” said Jim Walters, director of Public Safety.

Staff parking off-campus is

not a recent development. For the past two years, staff have been required to park in the parking lot between Magnolia Grand, an independent living facility, and Magnolia Church, as well as in the far side of The Colony Apartments living area. The requirement comes from an influx of students and faculty needing spaces to park in commuter and residential lots.

The trolley should help solve the parking problem.

“It currently runs Monday-Friday, every 15 minutes on the quarter hour between 7-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m,” Walters said. “Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

it runs every 30 minutes on the half hour, picking up from the Magnolia Church North Parking Lot.” The trolley stops in front of the Office of Spiritual Life in Lancer Plaza, at the Joann Hawkins Music Building and in front of the Yeager Center.

KaLinda Stuber, senior history major and commuter, said the struggle to find parking in lots shared by staff and students.

“The trolley does not bother me,” Stuber said. “I think everyone who commutes struggles to find parking, both students and staff. Overall, the trolley

isn’t solving the parking issue.

It is still something staff and commuters are struggling with and will continue to struggle with until there is another lot or parking garage available to commuters.”

Gloria Salazar, shadow driver for Public Safety, said she enjoys her job as a trolley driver, but she sees the difficulties some staff may have as well.

“When there is traffic, a lot of people miss the trolley and they have to walk or wait for the next one,” Salazar said.

Salazar also said there are about three staff on the trolley at a time.

Controversy closes Knott’s attraction

BY JASMINE EMEISH ASST. NEWS EDITOR

As Knott’s Berry Farm transformed into its annual Halloween-themed Knott’s Scary Farm, it was met with outcries from mental health advocates over one of its attractions.

“Fear VR: 5150” is a virtual-reality, haunted house set up as a psychiatric hospital. The original red flag for advocates was the title of the ride. The term 5150 refers to a section of the California Welfare and Institutions Code that permits involuntary psychiatric hold.

Critics said the circumstances of the plotline and characters in the virtual world stigmatized mental health.

The ride follows a woman

wandering around a mental hospital where depictions of people strapped to chairs and acting strange are frequent.

Many advocates and members of the public raised concerns over the insensitivity of the attraction.

Kay Warren, wife of Pastor Rick Warren, California Baptist University alumnus and pastor of Saddleback Church, was among those who spoke out against the ride. The Warrens’ son suffered from mental-health problems and committed suicide in 2013. Kay Warren told The OC Register their son had been held on a 5150 several times.

“I get that someone wouldn’t know what that’s like unless they have a family member or themselves going through this pain,“ Kay Warren said in

a statement to The OC Register. “We wouldn’t use a person suffering from cancer or heart attack and leverage it to create a thrill ride. It glorifies stigma and exacerbates people’s pain.”

Jeffrey Biddle, director of the Counseling Center at CBU, said he believes Knott’s Scary Farm reverted to an antiquated mindset of mental health.

“When you go back 10, 15, 20 years there was such a mindset exactly like Knott’s Scary Farm was depicting, that people were out of control and dangerous and radical and they should be put away, kind of like this prison mentality,” Biddle said.

While there are some who believe the public was being too sensitive about the theme-park attraction, Julie Greenwalt, CBU’s Counseling Center office manager, noted the seriousness

of the issue at hand.

“If you have someone close to you who has either committed suicide or struggles with mental illness, it’s not ever funny,” Greenwalt said.

In response to the outcries, Knott’s Scary Farm released a statement that said contrary to some traditional and social media accounts, the attraction’s story and presentation were never intended to portray mental illness. The ride has since been shut down.

Biddle was encouraged by the reaction.

“So many people reacted so strongly and so quickly, and people of great reputation,” Biddle said of the situation. “It really told the world that we’re developing a mentality that reaching out for mental health is a good thing.”

Olvera Street shows Hispanic cultural heritage

Photo courtesy of Vivi Diaz

CBU students Christina McDonald, Amber Shelton, Tiffany Schiro, Vivi Diaz and Chanelle Canfield learn about the local culture and history on Olvera Steet.

BY IONA BRANNON NEWS EDITOR

California Baptist University’s Community Life Office took 20 students to Olvera Street in Los Angeles to help them understand Hispanic culture. The day trip, which

took place Oct. 15, started with coffee and doughnuts at the train station and included a tour, a few museums and visits to two churches.

Jasmine Leon, junior psychology major, said it was great learning more about Olvera Street and its roots.

“I had no idea the Hispanic culture had so much involvement in Los Angeles,” Leon said. “The tour guide mentioned people from Durango and Sinaloa, both places from where my family is rooted from, and I had no idea LA had immigrants from there.”

Leon said her favorite parts were the tour and the taquitos, a traditional Mexican rolled taco that is fried to a crisp.

George Martin, director of Cultural and Commuter Programs, said one of the reasons CBU decided to take a trip to Olvera Street was the rich cultural heritage it symbolized.

“Our goal was to expose the students to the Hispanic culture in various ways through history, music, food, clothing and arts,” Martin said.

Different events were

happening on Olvera Street and students were able to watch live mariachi bands and participate in other cultural activities.

Martin said the students from CBU are from all different cultures and that it is important for them to be able to celebrate the differences, as well as the greatness of each culture.

The Community Life Office hosts a plethora of on and off-campus trips to help expand the scope of experiences for students.

Trips offered throughout the year include outdoor trips to places like San Gorgonio, as well as cultural trips to craft coffee roasters.

Cultural events hosted on campus include celebrations of Black History Month, international film festival and Lunar New Year.

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Amber McAtee, freshman criminal justice major and quarterback for the Lancer Ladies, runs the football during Monday night intramural football.

Monday football brings spirit

BY KAMREN COHEN STAFF WRITER

With flag football season already in full swing, Monday nights have become an opportunity for students at California Baptist University to play or support friends who play the game.

While many teams compete for love of the sport, others have their eyes set on Fortuna Bowl, the annual flag-football championship.

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ASCBU elections Continued from Page 1

“The three chosen candidates from the runoff election will represent the freshmen,” Bilbao said.

The three winners of the runoff election were Noel Hawkins, freshman biology major; Cheyenne Ranoa, freshman psychology major; and Rylee Woodcock, freshman architecture major.

Ranoa said she is happy to be one of the representatives for the freshman class.

“I learned about the runoff elections from Paolo through

junior biology major, is captain of Fruit of the Boom.

“We’re looking to go all the way this year,” Spoelstra said.

“We lost twice at Fortuna Bowl, and this year we’re looking to win it.”

Many spectators are not familiar with the teams playing and just go for the fun of watching a school football game.

Jeremy Duket, freshman graphic design major, said he goes to Monday night football to support his friends on the

Backstreet Boys team.

Carson Belmont, assistant director of Recreation Programs, said a reason the office hosts intramural flag-football is to encourage students to get outside, active and social.

“Monday night football plays into that by giving people a time when they can go out and see the games when there aren’t as many classes going on,” he said. “They can come and hang out with their friends and maybe grab some food.”

an email saying I was one of to make a statement.

“I can come here with the top six candidates and the freshmen would be voting a fresh start to make a difference again,” Ranoa in CBU’s said. “My hope communias one of the ty,” Hawkins representatives “I can come here with said. “I want for the fresh- a fresh start to make to get the men is to give freshmen inthem oppor- a difference in CBU’s volved and tunities to get community. involved within Noel Hawkins, p a r t i c i p a t e to make it a the school.” freshman biology major fun year. The All freshmore they men received participate, an email from the more Bilbao to vote in things ASCBU can put on for the runoff elections.

Hawkins said he wanted to them and can continue to do represent the freshman class throughout their four years.”

Woodcock said she has always wanted to get involved in leadership and thought this was a good way to start.

“It was exciting and nerve-racking to have a runoff election,” Woodcock said. “I knew I had to keep up so I kept all my posters where they were and told my friends. As a representative now, I want the freshmen to feel welcomed and to integrate with one another.”

The winners will join ASCBU senators as freshmen representatives for the rest of the school year.

nesiology major, said his team, the Backstreet Boys, is looking to win and their team is trying its hardest to go to the Fortuna Bowl.

“Coming in as a freshman, I didn’t realize how competitive it was going to be,” Davis said.

“People start recruiting from the beginning of the year to help build their teams. I thought it was just flag football. I had no idea of the skill-level and seriousness of everyone.”

Many competitive teams are legacy teams. Matt Spoelstra,

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City Council creates Measure Z website

BY NICOLE KLOPFER ASST. NEWS EDITOR

The city of Riverside has created a website to provide information about Measure Z on raising the local sales tax, which will be voted on in the Nov. 8 election.

According to the website, Measure Z would raise Riverside’s local sales tax one penny per dollar, up to 9 percent, to pay for critical city programs such as public safety and road maintenance, as well

as prevention of homelessness.

There is a list of Measure Z community meetings and online discussions in which the community can participate, as well as brochures that provide more information.

William “Rusty” Bailey III, mayor of Riverside, said he hopes the website will help voters understand the measure better.

“I hope this measure passes because it will help with the progress in our city,” Bailey said. “We want to continue the

momentum for Riverside into the future in terms of the quality of life and infrastructure.”

The website includes an overall explanation of Measure Z, along with YouTube videos of City Manager John Russo explaining the placement of Measure Z on the ballot and Bailey introducing the measure and why it is important to the government.

Daniel Palomo, senior business administration major, said he felt more informed about the measure after

looking at the website with the videos and the information provided.

“By creating this website, it was a smart move by the city of Riverside because it informs citizens about the new sales tax,” Palomo said.

“I definitely feel the website persuades voters into voting yes, but does not provide any information on voting no, which is the only downside to the website.”

The measure could take up to 20 years if passed.

Olympic committee considers Lake Perris Local city considered for 2024 Olympic competition

Keyes-Kimbirk said.

“One potential is with the repair work of the dam. It could revitalize the area.”

This would not be the first time Olympic events would be held in Southern California.

Los Angeles hosted the shooting events at the Prado Olympic Shooting Park in Chino for the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Stephan Taylor, junior

BY NICOLE KLOPFER criminal justice major, said it ASST. NEWS EDITOR would be a great opportunity Lake Perris, located just to be able to go to the games.

“It would be worth it to about 20 miles from Riverside, has been selected as a poten- have the games close by and tial spot for canoe-sprint and I would definitely attend the rowing competitions in the events,” Taylor said. “It would highly anticipated 2024 Sum- be a great way to bring people from all around the world to mer Olympic Games.

The reservoir has been the U.S.” The 130th Internationselected by the LA 2024 al Olympic Committee as Commitits “proposed tee Session site” for the will decide two events. “It would be worth it to the host of The Olympics have the games close the Summer will be held by and I would definitely 2024 Olymat Lake Perris pic Games only if Los An- attend the events. It Sept. 13, 2017. geles wins the would be a great way The debid and certo bring people from all cision will tain conditions around the world to be made beare met. tween Los W e n d y the U.S.” BuKeyes-KimStephan Taylor, Angeles, dapest, Hunbirk, assistant junior criminal justice gary and Parprofessor of economics and major is.

Rome and quantitative methods, said the economics Hamburg have withdrawn depend on how well the city from candidacy.

For those who have not yet does with preparing the lake.

“It could be good for the had the opportunity to watch area because they can devote the Olympic Games, the summoney to develop the infra- mer of 2024 may give them anstructure to keep up with other chance to see the Olymthe growing population,” pic torch lit closer to home.

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Donald Trump, businessman and reality television host, announces his bid for the 2016 presidential elections June 16, 2015 in a campaign rally and speech at Trump Tower in New York City. He begins to run as the Republican candidate.

The famous slogan for Trump’s campaign is first uttered at his campaign speech at Trump Tower.

The Campaign is Born The Republican National Convention chooses Trump as the Republican presidential nominee July 19, defeating fellow candidates Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina and Ted Cruz.

Trump selects Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate in July 2016, completing the Republican ticket for the presidency.

Make America Great Again Clinton and Trump go head to head at Hofstra University on Long Island in the most highly-watched presidential debate in history. NBC “Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt moderates. Trump debates taxes and emails, and refrains from saying “something extremely rough” about Clinton and her family.

The GOP is Trumped

The Washington Post releases a video of Donald Trump making lewd comments about women. This comes right before the second presidential debate and causes several Republicans to withdraw their support from his campaign.

Women begin to step forward and speak up about their own experiences with Trump and sexual assault.

The second presidential debate takes place Oct. 9, and comes on the heels of Trump’s controversy. Trump defends his comments as “locker room talk.”

A Running Mate is Chosen

First Presidential Debate

Clinton and Trump go head to head one last time Oct. 19 at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Trump asks for Clinton to take a drug test before the debate.

Second Presidential Debate

Third Presidential Debate Scandal

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April 12, 2015, Hillary Clinton, 67th U.S. Secretary of State, announces her bid for the 2016 presidential elections in a YouTube video. She begins to run as the Democratic candidate.

Spring of 2015, The New York Times reports Clinton has been using a private email server while serving in the State Department. Her involvement in the attacks on Benghazi, Libya are questioned, and many begin to publicly denounce Clinton as a “liar.”

January 2016: Actress Lena Dunham coins the phrase in January 2016 that soon becomes Clinton’s battle cry, leading fellow celebrities to use social media as a tool to show the world why #ImWithHer.

The Campaign is Born

The Democratic convention formally nominates Hillary Clinton for president July 26, after a close race between Clinton and presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders. Clinton makes history as the first female to receive a presidential nomination from a major political party.

Scandal

Clinton announces Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine will be her running mate July 2016, to complete the Democratic ticket to the presidency. Clinton officially introduces Kaine at their first joint campaign rally in Miami, Florida shortly thereafter.

A Twitter user takes a video of Clinton leaving the 9/11 Memorial in New York City early and collapsing on her way to her van. Her doctor reveals shortly after she has been diagnosed with pneumonia, but Trump and media begin to question her fitness to be president.

According to a poll by ABC News/Washington Post, Clinton leads with 49 percent to Trump’s 47 percent in the general election (Sept. 25, 2016).

“I’m With Her”

The first presidential debate takes place Sept. 26, and breaks viewership records at home and on social media. The LA Times releases an analysis after the debate showing worldwide reactions to the debate. Many in America crown Clinton the winner, along with Germany and Mexico, although the latter seems to have hoped for a better performance from Clinton.

History is Made

According to a poll by LA Times/USC Tracking, Trump leads with 46 percent to Clinton’s 43 percent in the general election (Sept. 27).

Clinton and Trump once again go head to head Oct. 9, at Washington University in St. Louis. NBC News and The Wall Street Journal release a poll stating that after the debate, 44 percent of likely voters said Clinton won, while 34 percent said Trump won.

According to a poll by NBC News/Wall Street Journal, Clinton leads with 52 percent to Trump’s 38 percent in the general election (Oct. 10). NBC News/Survey Monkey releases a separate poll putting Clinton at 51 percent, with Trump at 44 percent.

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Social media rewires brain

BY LEXI PETERS

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Sharla Crosby, a 57-year-old foster “mom” to rescue kittens, and Alejandra Rooles, a 23-year-old intern for Foster Army Animal Rescue, socialize the kittens at the adoption event.

Animals find forever homes

BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR For anyone interested in fostering a pet or wanting to make a difference in the life of an animal, a place that can make that happen is Foster Army Animal Rescue.

This nonprofit organization started in May 2015 and became a nonprofit in April 2016 with a goal to really live up to the name “rescue.”

This team makes it a point to only take in the sick and injured so that those animals will be taken off the euthanasia list.

Twelve Camacho, president

of the organization, said he enjoys working at a place where he is able to share his passion with other people while giving animals a second chance at life.

“We all come from a shelter background, and being a part of a shelter, you become disappointed at times with policies and lack of leadership,” Camacho said. “There is definitely a movement going on here in the U.S. to try and eliminate needless euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals and that is my inspiration.”

The staff at FAAR is made up entirely of volunteers, which is a reason why Leslie

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Holzrichter, executive director, said she appreciates being

Another thing that is a great need is finding responsible pet owners to adopt our pets because we want the cream of the crop pet owners.

Twelve Camacho, president of Foster Army Animal Rescue part of the team.

She said she likes being dif-

ferent from most shelters when it comes to the animals they seek out.

“The animals that we focus on are the ones that are most vulnerable to be euthanized, which are the underage, disabled, elderly,” Holzrichter said. “Those are the animals that we really think need to have a second chance and we consider them adoptable.”

FAAR works with the University of California, Riverside, Riverside Community College and now with California Baptist University to allow students to foster animals.

They are a foster-based organization, so the more fos-

Clothing hacks for newer, better look

BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Throughout a student’s time at college, clothes go through a lot of wear and tear. They can shrink, rip or stain. However, Pinterest, a social media site dedicated to DIY projects, provides a handful of hacks on how to reinvent those wornout pieces of clothing and turn them into something new.

One of the most versatile articles of clothing is either a flannel or a sweater. Although these pieces can usually with-

stand the wear and tear of college life, they are still prone to damage. With a sewing kit and scissors, they can be turned into smaller items like mittens or a beanie.

Another quick trick is the reinvention of the ordinary T-shirt. A way to recycle an old or stained top is turning it into a “T-bag.” Depending on the durability of the shirt, the new bag can work for the beach, groceries or as a backpack.

Tara Lanning, freshman early childhood studies major,

chooses denim as her fabric of choice because of its versatility.

“Jeans are one of the easiest materials to manipulate because they have so many purposes,” Lanning said. “Besides turning old jeans into shorts, the fabric can also be used to make a bag or as a patch to put on other pieces of clothing.”

Amanda Albrecht, freshman pre-nursing major and Lanning’s roommate, also takes part in this activity. Her favorite piece of

clothing to alter is a simple, everyday dress.

“A lot of the time, dresses will shrink in the wash or sometimes the strap will break,” Albrecht said. “If it shrinks, the dress can be cut to make a cute top. However, if the strap breaks, it can be cut and sewn to make a cute skirt.”

Different articles of clothing can serve multiple purposes when they are altered to make something new. It just requires some imagination, scissors and a sewing kit.

ters they have, the more animals they can save. Although students at CBU are not allowed to have pets on campus, there are other ways to get involved.

“Students can volunteer and get involved with our events and spreading the word,” Camacho said. “Another thing that is a great need is finding responsible pet owners to adopt our pets because we want the cream of the crop pet owners.”

FAAR holds special adoptions at Kahoots Pet Store in Chino Hills every first and third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

People argue Millenials lack skills to interact with each other because of dependence on social media.

However, people also argue because of social media platforms, the distance is no longer an issue.

Facetime gives people the opportunity to communicate face-to-face. A “like” could be a simple way to share support to friends on a daily basis.

Even though all of those points are true, there is some science behind the argument against social media as well.

According to a video presentation of his findings, Dr. Danial Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California — Los Angeles School of Medicine, social media may be rewiring people’s brains. As the social organ of the body, it strives to create connections with other people.

Deeper than talking, these connections are nonverbal, including eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, posture, timing and intensity.

Lexie Hood, junior construction management major, said she prefers face-to-face interaction because she likes to see the emotion and how the person reacts.

These deeper connections from nonverbal communication comes only from the right side of the brain that is activated through face-to-face interaction.

Without face-to-face interaction people are losing the ability to emotionally connect with other people.

“Some things can be misinterpreted over text,” said Nicole Cloutier, sophomore communication studies major.

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Halloween Business

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

Six Flags Fright Fest

$89 – select nights Sept. 11—Nov. 5 Seven new terrifying mazes, along with attractions based on films or shows like “American Horror Story,” “The Exorcist,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “Krampus,” “The Walking Dead” and “The Purge.”

$59.99 – Oct. 21—23, 28—30 Attractions include the Scare Zone: “Suicide Squad,” and the largest outdoor maze in the park’s history, Aftermath 2: Chaos Rising for an additional $15. There will be more scare-actors than ever before.

Knott’s Scary Farm

Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns

$40 – Sept. 22-Oct. 31 Knott’s offers 13 haunted attractions like mazes, shows and scare zones while 1,000 monsters roam around the farm.

$26 Oct. 27—30 Offers thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns on a scenic pathway that range in size and design.

Halloween at Disneyland Resort

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Dia de los Muertos

$155 park hopper ticket – Sept. 9—Oct. 31 Experience nighttime entertainment with Dia de los Muertos face painting and tasty treats or the Main Street Pumpkin Festival.

$20 – Oct. 29 The event includes performances by Grammy award-winning artists, dancers in full costume, theatrical performances, costume contests and more.

Res Life prepares for ‘super’ Halloween event

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Alyssa Ares, senior communication disorders major, and Chris Calderone, senior nursing major, cycle to reduce the stress that comes with being a college student.

Exercise can relieve stress

BY JOHN VICTORY LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Dealing with the stresses that accompany college life can not only affect a person physically, but emotionally too.

For many, this causes students to experience anything from anxiety to full-on depression.

According to learnpsychology.org, in 2014, the rate for student depression rose to more than 9.5 percent.

Although every day it may be difficult, there are many ways for students to deal with mental health issues that are outside of the medicinal spectrum.

Annie Baker, senior psychology major, said since she was younger some sort of sport or exercise has played a factor in how she deals with stress and anxiety.

“I suffer from anxiety and I have the medicine, but medicine doesn’t always help and it has side effects,” Baker said.

Dealing with anxiety, Baker has been prescribed medicine, yet still finds exercise helps her gain a peace of mind.

“Even running for a while or doing yoga before I go to bed helps,” Baker said. “It is a destress tool.”

Jeffrey Biddle, director of the Counseling Center, said the No. 1 type of mental health issue

that is seen across college campuses nationwide is anxiety.

“With anxiety it is everything from test anxiety, regular day-to-day stress, all the way up to panic attacks,” Biddle said.

Biddle said there is also depression, eating disorders, suicide and psychosis, which are the Big Five that are looked at.

“In the Counseling Center we deal with the spiritual and emotional side, but there is a huge component, which is the physiological side,” Biddle said.

Exercising and getting up to go to the gym can be difficult, but for anyone dealing with any type of mental health issue it can be much harder.

“Even if a student doesn’t want to exercise or feel like exercising, there has to be a challenge to get them to do it appropriately, even though there is no motivation,” Biddle said. “Usually for exercise the payoff is after they’ve exercised.”

For people dealing with anxiety, Biddle said exercising almost mimics the anxious feeling they already have, which is why they may not want to do any exercise.

“Scientists have shown that exercising, eating right and sleeping has the same efficacy as antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication does,” Biddle said.

Biddle said those who come through the Counseling Center not only get the help they need there, but they collaborate with the Recreation Center to make sure students are getting well-rounded help.

Leslie Perry, graduate student in kinesiology and wellness intern for the Recreation Center, said exercise releases endorphins and that makes people feel better during exercise and after exercise.

“For students, because they’re super stressed out with school, I think it really helps them to come and have fun,” Perry said.

The rec Center comes euipped with all sorts of workout machinery, classes and personal trainers, so if a student does not feel comfortable with one outlet, there are other options.

For anyone who is seeking any help or any information regarding stress, anxiety or any mental health issues, both the Counseling Center and rec Center are available to all students.

The rec center is loacted near lancer plaza, and the counseling center is accesible through Diana st. at the back of the school.

Music affects daily lifestyle

It is that time of the year when the weather is cooling, the leaves are falling and the Office of Residence Life staff is planning its annual Halloween event for Oct. 31.

Although the tradition continues every year, the theme is different each time, with this one focuses around superheroes and supervillains.

“Each of our living areas have chosen a superhero story to portray,” said Kelsey Bergstrom, resident director for the Village Apartments.

Bergstrom said a few superhero films to look forward to being represented are “The Avengers,” “Batman” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.”

The students will get to experience the event in the Colony Apartments, rather than by Brisco’s Village Cafe, where it has taken place in previous years.

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Music affects mood, experts agree and students at California Baptist University agree as well.

It affects the brain and the way people view the world, whether they realize it or not.

Music can make people feel like they can do anything if they set their minds to it. It can also make them feel like the world around them is crumbling down. It can bring out sad emotions as well as happy ones.

Beyoncé helps when running that extra mile, and Adele helps mend those broken hearts.

“Music places people in a different mindset and it all has to do with the neurological pathways that are created in our brain after we listen to

people when gathering for a cousin’s wedding and everyone dances to the same song even if it has never been heard .

People can associate music with the way they feel, whether or not they realize it.

“Our senses can trigger memories more easily and frequently than we may recognize, for example, like smelling, tasting or hearing something familiar to us,” said Elaine Gutierrez, patient financial service representative at Memorial Healthcare System.

For many college students, music impacts how they perform in classes.

The way students study and the results they obtain is affected by music they choose.

staff works to get their scenes down and put the whole event together, especially because they want people to be entertained and have a good night.

Joshua Duren, sophomore accounting major and resident adviser for the Village, without wanting to give up too much information for the sake of surprise, said this year the Village living area is in charge of the end scene.

Duren said the variety this year will bring strong attention to pop culture references and will grab the students’ attention.

William Lamora, senior childhood studies major and resident adviser for the Village, said he is looking forward to seeing the school come together as a community and get away from the stress of school and work for a while.

“The hard work that Resident Life put into this event is totally worth the end result of throwing a great event and making sure the residents have a good time,” Lamora said.

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Alex Gutierrez, senior music major, tries to scare his fiancé Annie Baker, senior psychology major, with his mummy candle they made together to save some extra money on Halloween decorations.

Save an extra dollar this year with Halloween DIY projects

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music that is meaningful to us,” said Michelle Peprah, junior psychology major.

According to Healthline, a study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that people tend to prefer sad music when they are experiencing a deep interpersonal loss, such as the end of a relationship. The authors of that study suggested sad music provides a substitute for the lost relationship. They compared it to the preference most people have for an empathic friend — someone who truly understands what you are going through.

When there are no words to describe emotions, music can act as the bridge between the two and can emotionally connect people with their past and with future dreams. It connects

there in the (Colony) parking lot so it is a wide space, as well,” Bergstrom said.

With each scene being one minute and the final scene being 10 minutes, students can expect to get anywhere from 20-25 minutes worth of exciting crime-fighting, villain-defeating action.

During the event, students also have the opportunity to eat and play games.

“There are five game booths and five food booths,” Bergstrom said. “My team is doing the games and we’re trying to do really interactive games.”

Tess Farrand, junior film studies major, said she looks forward to coming together with all of the other living areas to hang out and celebrate California Baptist University and the holiday.

“My favorite part about the event is it’s fluid and changes every single year,” Farrand said. “We don’t stick with one theme.”

Farrand said she appreciates how hard the Residence Life

The creepy decorations, the costume contests and the haunted mazes are back.

However, with all the costs that come with being a college student, Halloween might find itself on a strict budget.

This holiday attracts enthusiasts nationwide. Among them are many college students wanting to participate but lacking funds for it.

However, there are ways to still have fun and not ovespend. Original costumes showing personality, fun parties providing community, and cheap decorations allowing creativity are some of the ways students have innovated and made the holiday their own.

Eulina Davis, lead director

and business owner of Creating a Remarkable Event in Fontana, has been running her business since 2005 and dedicates herself to planning memorable experiences.

Callie Colb, California Baptist University alumna, worked as a First-Year Orientation and Christian University Success leader and gained more knowledge and expertise in budgeting for events of larger groups of people.

“Pinterest has many great ideas for DIY costumes, decorations and festive snacks and desserts,” Colb said. “(But) be sure to weigh the costs of what you need for your DIY project before you end up spending a fortune.”

Colb suggested that in order to avoid expensive DIY projects to look for ideas that use everyday household items, such as

black trash bags to make spider webs or black paper for bats.

Makenna Lammons, senior criminal justice and psychology double major, provided advice and experience on budgeting.

“Yes, we want to throw the greatest parties, wear the best costumes and have the most decorated apartment, but in reality we are just college students,” Lammons said. “There will be a time and place when we have a higher income, but until then, don’t overindulge and be realistic.”

Lammons suggests to write out the process and be reasonable about budgeting, even if that means skipping certain events to look for deals and splitting costs with friends.

Ultimately, the goal for Halloween is for people to create memorable moments and have fun.

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Kara Devine, freshman theater major, takes the stage as she serenades the audience with her performances of “Rose of the Rio Grande” and “At Last” as Geneva Lee Browne during the “The 1940’s Radio Hour” musical in Wallace Theatre.

1940’s Radio Hour Continued from Page 1 He said this is the perfect show to watch for period entertainment and hilarious situations.

The musical’s early time period has the cast working

even harder to ensure they recreate the era perfectly.

“Vocal preparation is a necessity,” Jimenez said.

“There’s a different vocal style from the 1940s that’s extremely different from today. It’s all about training yourself to really pop those notes and emphasize the lyrics with a more jazzy style.”

Stephanie Bell, junior photography and graphic design double major, attends most CBU theater performances and said she enjoyed how this production’s exceptional costumes perfectly emulated the whole 1940s era.

“I have seen a lot of the performances here at CBU and I thought this one was one of

the best I’ve seen yet,” Bell said. “I could tell they put a lot of effort into researching the time period as I felt like I was in the ’40s with them.”

Lisa Lyons, director of the production, said she hopes audiences enjoy themselves as they are taken on a comedic journey back in time for the duration of the musical

while also experiencing live jazz music, which is what she said makes this production so unique.

“It’s a slice of everyday life in the 1940s but it is special because we are collaborating with the music program and having the jazz band perform live,” Lyons said.

As the cast has finely tuned

their adaptation of the musical, they are excited for opening night to share all of their hard work.

“I really enjoy this show,” said Mark McMillan, sophomore theater major. “There are so many talented, funny people in this production who will really bring the script to life.”

Debates update to social media

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Mallory Cheatham, junior graphic design major, works on unfinished artwork during her free time. Cheatham said she decided to go into graphic design because it seemed to provide the most freedom among all the art fields.

Artist channels different cultures to inspire work

BY RAEGAN MELFE ASST. A&E EDITOR

Mallory Cheatham, sophomore graphic design major at California Baptist University, said she has been creating art ever since she can remember.

Cheatham said she gets her ideas out of her imagination.

She has always drawn from passion but has not always considered herself an artist.

“I’ve always liked to draw as long as I can remember,” Cheatham said. “I don’t know if I’ve always considered myself an artist, but I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting.”

Cheatham grew up as a missionary kid and moved around a lot but did not grow up in a community that really appreciated art.

“People always thought (my art) was cool, but I didn’t grow up in any kind of community where people appreciated art,” Cheatham said. “My parents

were always supportive, but I never really thought I would pursue it professionally.”

Cheatham said she pursued graphic design because it seemed to be the most versatile art field to enter.

“I realized I wanted to go into a creative field because that’s what I’m passionate about,” Cheatham said. “I chose graphic design because I felt like out of some of the art fields that you can go into, it’s more practical.”

She said she does not draw things out of reality but from original concepts.

“I tend to draw from my imagination,” Cheatham said.

“In the past, some of the projects that I have really enjoyed have been ones about the different cultures where I’ve lived.”

Cheatham’s roommate, Kakeng Her, sophomore public relations major, said Cheatham creates art as a hobby, so she creates art about one or two

times a week, depending on how much free time she has.

If she is not painting or drawing, she is doodling. She also said Cheatham’s art is somewhat whimsical and imaginary.

“It’s really unique,” Her said. “I’ve never seen anybody else do what she does.

She likes to draw trolls but she likes to put them in natural features. It will be a cliff, but it will also happen to look like a troll.”

Her said the fact that Cheatham has been around the world can be seen in her art through the different colors she uses in her art, and brings an original vibe to her drawings.

“The fact that she has been around the world does influence her art,” Her said. “In ways the colors she uses and the way she does things or even just the different natural scenarios.”

As various advertisements and debates have been broadcast during this election season, debates have taken a turn and made their way onto social media platforms.

Social media has a strong presence within today’s society. With applications such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, many people have access to anything and everything, including the presidential debates, with the goal being to reach a younger audience.

Emma Brazelton, freshman pre-nursing major, said the use of social media involves the younger generation and lets their voices be heard.

“We are a generation that

relies on social media for our information,” Brazelton said.

“Having the debate be integrated into social media makes us feel like we’re a part of something. ” Jasmine Cazeau, freshman undeclared major, said social media is a great way for viewers to know everything on-the-go.

“I’m more likely to watch a clip of Hillary and Trump from my phone than sit there and watch it on TV,” Cazeau said. “I just think it’s more popular to watch things from devices now. Even when you watch TV, you have your phone by your side and check it often throughout the shows and commercials.”

Although individuals can have access to the political race and debates present on social media, that does not guarantee

the younger generation will engage.

Dr. Elizabeth Morris, professor of education and mathematics and associate dean for Assessment and Accreditation, said that though politics are more present on social media, it does not mean people will want to be involved beyond their mobile devices.

“Young people will watch the debates if interested,” Morris said. “I don’t think the delivery of the viewing makes any real difference.”

Social media can have a positive effect on younger people because it is accessible, and raises awareness on certain social issues.

However, it is ultimately up to people if they want to be informed or not.

New talent leads to Knott’s scary job

BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

A Riverside local joined the Knott’s Scary Farm team and uses the power of makeup to achieve her dreams of growing her career and advancing her skill.

Theresa Lopez, UEI College career services worker, decided to reconnect with her passion for makeup after her children grew up and now has been working with Knott’s for two years.

“I have always loved makeup, but for me in high school it wasn’t the responsible career to get into,” Lopez said. “But as my kids got older, about seven years ago, I said, ‘You know what, it’s time for me,’ so that is why I revisited what I like to do and started pursuing it more.”

Coming in with basic makeup training, Lopez was not exactly sure how it would go with Knott’s. However, through her two years on the

team, she has seen a growth in her talents and confidence within herself.

“What I have grown the most in is my airbrush skills,” Lopez said. “My confidence in airbrushing shot up, and I love it.”

As a makeup artist, most clients enjoy feeling beautiful and polished, however, Lopez’s favorite type of makeup is the illusion makeup that challenges her imagination and creativity.

“I’ve always loved Halloween, and my motto is that you are beautiful 364 days of the year, and Halloween is your one day to look hideous,” Lopez said.

Lopez said she believes she has a wonderful opportunity to use the body as her canvas.

Artists receive inspiration for their monsters from the mazes in which they reside.

Lopez said she enjoys the job’s time constraints and how they have challenged her to think outside the box. “(Knott’s) lets us push our

limits and play with it and get creative with it,” Lopez said.

Jennie Lee, junior history major, recently visited Knott’s Scary Farm and gives credit to the monsters who stayed in character and made the experience so realistic.

“The monsters really outdid themselves with the quality of costumes and makeup,” Lee said. “The amount of detail and the dedication to stay in character made the experience thrilling and frightening.”

Lopez does not give herself all the credit for the fantastic show that Knott’s provides and admits that makeup is such a small part. She said she loves how everyone involved thinks of themselves as a part of a family.

“Makeup is such a small portion of the big picture, and those monsters are so dedicated to scaring you,” Lopez said. “You have monsters and artists that have been there for over 25 years ... they are dedicated, and love what they do.”

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Cemetery hosts live readings

BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

As the Halloween season quickly approaches, lovers of the American Gothic writing genre enjoyed the Dickens Festival: Tales from the Victorian Crypt event.

From Oct. 14-15, audience members gathered at Riverside’s Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery to enjoy live readings of classic Gothic writings from authors such as Edgar Allan Poe. On the festival’s website, the night was described as frightening, yet romantic.

“Featuring the tortured souls of several unrequited lovers, come to the graveyard for an evening of romance, love and death — but not necessarily in that order,” the website said.

Those who performed took up the persona of the authors from whom they are reading and provided a night of enjoyment for those in attendance.

Paul Jacques, adjunct theater professor at California Baptist University, has attended and performed as Charles Dickens for 13 years. Not only does this event take place in the month of October, but it also has monthly events until the end of February.

Although Jacques is not participating at the Victorian Crypt festivities this year, through his performances in previous events, he said it is a fitting festival for the Halloween season and it can be

enjoyed by families. He even described it as a “literary Disneyland.”

“The crypt is fun because everyone loves a good scare,” Jacques said. “It is a good Halloween event (being) family-friendly and different from the usual haunted houses.”

With 13 years under his belt, when it comes to performing in this annual event, Jacques has enjoyed the educational aspect of it.

“I keep going back because it is fun, and I enjoy getting people interested in history,” Jacques said.

Richard Reed, creator, is not only a graduate of the 1972 class at CBU, but also the mastermind behind this unique event.

“The Victorian Crypt was my concept,” Reed said.

“About four years ago we scouted out this cemetery and decided we could tell ghost stories.”

This sold-out show happens every year under the light of the full moon and begins with a tour around the cemetery.

Not only was this event created for entertainment, but also for audiences to expand their knowledge on Victorian writings and possibly be introduced to unknown authors.

“We do mostly 19th century classics … and I want to introduce people to the classics,” Reed said.

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RCC Culinary Academy students get a first-hand experience of the culinary industry through the help of their restaurant and kitchen program. Working in a fast-paced environment, participants learn how to perfect a variety of different dishes.

Chefs in training provide quality meals in restaurant

BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

Riverside Community College’s Culinary Academy opens its doors during breakfast and lunch hours for the general public to enjoy the food prepared, cooked and served by its students.

A program that started more than 10 years ago, the Culinary Academy recently moved its facilities to downtown Riverside, fully equipped with new appliances to further the education of the participants within the academy.

Dawn Martin, RCC’s culinary specialist, said she enjoys how the program allows

students to acquire general education and said with the help of the public, students get the experience of working for a restaurant.

“In a way the public is our guinea pig,” Martin said. “We are a school so it is not going to be perfect all the time, (but) they’re learning.”

Within this three-semester program, students come in as freshmen and initially learn the management side of the restaurant business. Once students are juniors and seniors, however, they receive more hands-on training and help run the academy’s restaurant.

“Junior semester they do line-cooking for breakfast and also prep work for the front

of the house, but the seniors mainly work for lunch, prep everything during the day and get everything ready,” Martin said.

Owen Brown, sophomore business administration major at California Baptist University, has come to the Culinary Academy to enjoy the food numerous times and found out about the program through his father.

“It has really amazing food, especially the French toast and their breakfast burritos,” Brown said. “It’s really cheap as well.”

With the help of the senior students and professors, menus are created with a variety of foods every day. From classic dishes to internationally influenced foods, students are able to not only learn, but also share

their talents with the surrounding community.

Much has to be learned to be a success in the restaurant business. After graduation, students will not automatically become an executive chef, but through the motivation of the students and training in the academy, it is possible to move on to greater things.

“One student (who) graduated several years ago (appeared) on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on television,” said Leslie Regner, supplemental instructor for the freshman class. “But we also have students who go to France, Italy and Spain and work in kitchens out there. It really depends on the motivation of the student.”

Celebrities use social media platforms to encourage voting

BY AUDREY STODDARD ASST. A&E EDITOR

During this upcoming election, celebrities have been using their platform to encourage fans to vote, and although this could have a positive influence, celebrities may have some biases that could create potential problems.

Campaigns such as #rockthevote and #runwaytoregister are examples of these endorsements.

Celebrities

like model Kendall Jenner, singers Alicia Keys and Katy Perry and actor Dwayne Johnson are all using their social platforms to not only encourage Millennials to register, but to also encourage them to be active in the world of politics.

Adrianne Canady, sophomore marketing major, is a registered voter and said she believes celebrity endorsement is a great way to encourage young people to register

and vote.

“It’s a necessary thing for celebrities to use their platform to speak out on political issues,” Canady said.

“They have a huge impact on encouraging Americans, especially Millennials, to get out and exercise their legal privileges to vote. If they ignore the impact they have, they are ignoring being a part of the solution of the problem of political apathy in our nation today.”

At least partly influenced

by personal politics, Canady said celebrities were not the main encourager, but rather what is posted on social media.

“I wouldn’t say celebrities encouraged me entirely, but the things I see on social media do impact me,” Canady said.

However, if celebrities’ main form of communication is through social media like Instagram or Twitter, the media they share with their followers has to be somewhat biased.

Hiking trail brings Halloween spirit

BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

Whether trying to satisfy a hiking obsession or capture a quality Instagram picture, the 3.2-mile hiking trail located near Norco not only features beautiful scenery, but a giant rock painted as a jack-o’lantern.

Although it usually receives moderate foot traffic, hiking accounts on social media are taking notice of this unusual spectacle on the trail. It is unknown who started the tradition of painting the rock, but locals have started to keep it up.

Jade Dalton, sophomore psychology and criminal justice double major, recently visited the trail and said she enjoyed the short, steep trail.

“From the bottom you can see the pumpkin and it doesn’t look far away, but it’s pretty steep so it was a good quick leg workout,” Dalton said. “Then once you’re up there, there’s a

good view of Norco. We went before sunset and it was a beautiful view of the sun setting from the top.”

Hiking is a great way to discover the surrounding community while getting great exercise.

Tyler Cox, director of Recreational Programs with Community Life, wants students to take advantage of what is around them, and enjoy the outdoors.

“People at Cal Baptist in Riverside don’t realize how close we are to so many good trails,” Cox said. “Go see something you haven’t seen, and go see what is around you.”

Cox has not hiked Pumpkin Rock before, but has heard very positive things about the trail.

“It is something that I have read about, but have never been to. But all the reviews say it is a good, easy hike and you just get to see something that you don’t normally get to see,” Cox said.

Of course, Pumpkin Rock is not the only trail worth hik-

The important part of elections is to create an informed opinion, despite what Jenner or The Rock have to say.

Anthony Abreu, sophomore behavioral science major, has not yet registered to vote, but said he believes it is important to stay informed.

“It’s beneficial to use the influence celebrities have to encourage people to take advantage of their right to vote,” Abreu said. “It gets a bit more complicated when they start

to tell you for whom to vote.”

Abreu said there is positive intention in celebrities encouraging young people to vote, but it is important to not let them sway the opinions students should be making for themselves when it comes to politics.

Celebrities are using their platform to inform Americans of their constitutional right to have a say in the future of America, regardless of their own personal bias.

Local restaurant emphasizes family

BY RAEGAN MELFE ASST. A&E EDITOR

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Pumpkin Rock, about a 20-minute drive from CBU, is a popular Norco hike and can act as a nice place for a picnic. ing. In fact there are numerous amounts of trails in a 45-mile radius of campus.

“You can really get to some incredible things,” Cox said.

For beginner hikers, Cox

suggested that it is best to start with a group of people.

Community Life hosts events for all skills levels, even the most novice of hikers to get motivated.

A local family-owned sandwich shop has been serving quality food to its customers during lunchtime hours for more than 49 years.

A hidden gem located on Nelson Street, Backstreet Restaurant is a food joint in Riverside that serves sandwiches and salads from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The restaurant was originally owned by a husband-wife duo, but now has been passed on to the couple’s daughter.

Laura Zarate, Backstreet Restaurant manager, grew up in this restaurant with her father and now has the ability to see other children grow up.

“I grew up here,” Zarate said. “I was basically raised in this place so for me it’s like a second home away from home.”

Through its 49 years of

service, Backstreet has continued to focus on family. Within this restaurant it is all about interaction and socialization, not about eyes glued to a screen.

“It’s all about family,” Zarate said. “When you go to most restaurants they have TVs, they have a lot of music. We don’t have any TVs so kids don’t get distracted. ” Caleb Wilson, sophomore civil engineering major, said he heard about the restaurant from his wrestling coach and his girlfriend’s family.

“They are excellent,” Wilson said. “It’s a little pricey, but they’re really good. They give you a lot of food. It’s my favorite place in Riverside probably.”

Tarah Mosier, senior psychology major, said she enjoys the atmosphere within the restaurant. “(Backstreet Restaurant) is a hole in the wall and is so unique,” Mosier said.

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BUSINESS & TECH October 25, 2016 · Volume 64 · Issue 4

Investment group builds educational foundation

BY KAITLYNN LABIT

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

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Fonzi Mig, owner, prepares to cook another pizza in the Chicago Pizza House kitchen. Mig said there is no cutting corners when it comes to cooking the authentic food he takes pride in creating.

Pizzeria earns top award Pasta house makes list of premier local restaurants

BY DOMINICK COPAS

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR The Press Enterprise’s 21st Annual Reader’s Choice for Best of Inland Empire 2016 released its top three choices for food and drink with Chicago Pasta House as its top choice for

best family-friendly restaurant in the metropolitan area.

Located in Moreno Valley just off Highway 60, Chicago Pasta House specializes in authentic Italian food and serves drinks, pasta and a Chicago classic, deep-dish pizza.

The aroma of tomatoes, cheese and garlic fills the simple and cozy little building. Each booth and chair is filled with customers ordering everything from the meat lover’s deep-dish for $16.50 or the veal parmesan for $15, to more traditional Italian dishes like spaghetti and ravioli for about $9.

Noah Hernandez, freshman architecture major, notes the distinction of the restaurant’s pizza in comparison to other Italian restaurants.

“How they put it together and how they packed it in, it tasted like they (really) put it together,” Hernandez said.

Following the character of its owner, Chicago Pasta House has a sincere dedication to the authenticity of the food it serves. Many of the choices, such as the cream-filled cannoli, may be unfamiliar for those who are used to eating at less authentic restaurants. Yet own-

er Fonzi Mig said he believes the food should be true to where it comes from originally.

“This is a gourmet pizza,” Mig said. “No cutting corners and integrity, or my loyal customers and native ‘Chicagoans’ will let me know. I take pride in this food. It’s not my job. This is my life.”

When it comes to his restaurant, Mig’s expectations for his food are admirable and the reason why the restaurant earned its latest award. After years of experience in the industry and an entire family to support him, Mig has made a unique part of

his heart present in each of the dishes Chicago Pizza House serves.

Caleb Cameron, freshman health science major, said he enjoys the mix of authenticity and rich quality of the food.

He said he was especially impressed with the deep-dish style and how it all worked so well.

As the restaurant nears the end of the calendar year, it can enjoy the success of its latest achievement and continue on serving intricate, fresh and award-winning Italian cuisine to its customers.

Alumnus’ business energizes performance

BY KATHRYN GOLDSMITH

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR After graduating from California Baptist University, Alex Anunciation, entrepreneurship alumnus, has been growing his natural energy drink company, MatéBros, which is taking off in sales with the aid of his business partner, Sam Mikulak, a Team USA Olympic gymnast.

Anunciation’s energy drink promotes an active lifestyle through boosting the immune system to keep athletes healthy and focused both inside and outside of the gym. He has combined his love for business with his love for South American yerba mate tea to create a healthy, natural energy beverage that supports “Awakening the Vibe” with five all-natural ingredients.

Anunciation’s dream began its journey to becoming a reality when he experimented with different mixtures of the yerba mate tea with other ingredients

in order to find the most flavorful blend. He then invited his friends Jordan Gaarenstroom and Mikulak, who had competed in gymnastics with him growing up, to try the tea before practice. After drinking it, Gaarenstroom and Mikulak said they had the best practice ever and agreed to help Anunciation start a business.

“For us it was an instant connection and an instant result, and from that day forward, we prepared the product every day before practice,” Gaarenstroom said. “Sam and myself became huge consumers of it.”

Gaarenstroom and Mikulak are not the only ones who have fallen in love with the product and joined the business. Other famous athletes like Kacy Catanzaro, the first female to complete the final course of American Ninja Warrior; Chris Brooks, captain of the U.S. men’s Olympic gymnastics team; and Gustavo Menezes, American racing driver, have all

become advocates for the product and drink it on a regular basis before their practices and competitions.

“My vision for MatéBros in my eyes is providing resources for a healthy lifestyle, whether that’s in our brand, whether that’s in our product, whether that’s in the words we speak to someone else,” Anunciation said. “My vision really is to evoke positivity in others through the company I created, through our product and through our brand.”

Dr. Natalie Winter, interim associate dean of the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business and associate professor of marketing, had Anunciation as a student and is impressed by what CBU students can achieve when they really put their minds to it.

“It’s a good reminder for any of our students that hard work and discipline and having a vision can lead to the realization of your dreams and your passions,” Winter said.

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Annie Eubanks, junior undeclared major, drinks one of MatéBros’ energy drinks after working out at the Lancers Athletic Performance Center.

Since its relaunch in fall 2015, California Baptist University’s Investment Group has experienced considerable growth in its membership, as individuals and with the quantity of received donations.

With a variety of students ranging from business administration majors to health profession majors, each member of the Investment Group has the opportunity to learn the basics of investing in areas of risk-return, mutual funds, finance terminology and stocks while getting a hands-on experience of investing already existing or new funds.

“It’s providing the opportunity for students to gain exposure to things they haven’t done very much before,” said Dr. Adele Harrison, professor of finance and faculty adviser for the Investment Group. “Watching the level of their professionalism and self-confidence grow is very exciting.”

Whether a member of the group is an analyst, senior analyst, executive, president and chief executive officer, secretary, chief operation officer or chief investment officer, each person receives a balance of fun and practical experiences that enhance their education and personal lifestyle.

“It definitely made me responsible for my future,” said Kevin Lefebvre, senior business administration major and president and CEO of the Investment Group. “It required me to become more disciplined for myself because I have expectations I have to meet for myself and other people.”

After receiving a donation this year, Harrison and Lefebvre hope to gain more funding after their presentation to the Financial Advisory Board this semester about the stocks in which they want to invest to improve the future of the club.

Although they currently train on a virtual platform, it is with high hopes and preparation they make a real investment this fall to get closer to their ultimate goal of student-managed funds.

While financing and investment sounds intimidating, Harrison expresses the importance of students joining so they can apply it to their personal lives.

“No one expects (you) to have a great background,” Harrison said. “You cannot even know what a stock is and still join us. Students can use it for their own personal life, gaining confidence and learning how to research certain things — those are things that are going to help them whether they have a financing career or not.”

Dunkin’ Donuts makes local debut

BY DOMINICK COPAS

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

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An employee at the newest Dunkin’ Donuts location fills a box with a dozen of the store’s signature doughnuts during a busy morning shift.

Located 15 minutes away from California Baptist University, Dunkin’ Donuts opened its newest location Sept. 30, making this the 12,000th location of its worldwide chain.

While the doughnut and coffee chain is familiar to the East Coast, Riverside may now experience Dunkin’ Donuts’ delicious taste at the Riverside branch located at 4922 La Sierra Ave. The newest location is another step in the company’s westward expansion, along with the two other Dunkin’ Donuts already opened in the Southern California region.

Samantha Mix, junior health

science major, said she knew why Riverside may have been chosen for the company’s local installation.

“Riverside makes a good location for a Dunkin’ Donuts because there are a lot of college students in this city who want to go for a late-night doughnut run,” Mix said.

Although there are thousands of college students who are avid doughnut eaters, the company may face a challenge from its competitors who have been in the area for much longer. Aside from the smaller coffee shops with loyal local customers, the business may also be wary of much larger challengers.

Dunkin’ Donuts is up against

other local doughnut businesses to gain customers., despite the thousands of college students who live in and around Riverside.

Mikayla Price, freshman health science major, said she does not believe these competitors will be a problem.

“There are a lot of doughnut shops around, like Yum Yum and Winchell’s,” Price said.

“However, they are probably not as well-known as Dunkin’ Donuts.”

Following the excitement of its opening, the employees look forward to serving their holiday season food items and specialty drinks that are tailored specifically for holidays.

Similar to other restaurants,

Dunkin’ Donuts welcomes the droves of customers looking for their “fall flavor” fix and will offer them pumpkin spice- and maple-flavoring toppings and fillings.

“The start of the holiday season has really given us the boost that we were looking for as everyone has been extremely excited for pumpkin-flavored doughnuts, Munchkins and drinks,” said Akash Bhalani, operations manager.

While the holiday season gifts the company with a lot of business, the new location may be looking forward to success after the new year as the Riverside community becomes familiar with its coffee and doughnuts.

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More often than not, small toes hang off the edge of shelves, belonging to a cat that chooses to take to higher ground for a nap. Couches sit against the wall where guests can play with the cats. Small baskets are provided in which to hold the felines, as they are not to be physically picked up without the baskets to prevent too much overstimulation or stress.

“This is Judith,” Singh said of a small tabby kitten racing across the floor after a pingpong ball. “She is very popular.”

Giggles erupted from a small group of women who followed Judith in hopes of taking a picture with her, one of them mentioning that she would not be surprised if she walked out that day with the kitten in hand.

“It’s just so cool that the animals are there and interacting with people,” said Erin Abbott, sophomore business administration major. “They’re probably going to be happy just living there even if they don’t get adopted right away.”

Since its Sept. 15 opening on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, the cafe acts as a supplement to a traditional shelter where the cats can socialize with each other and people, making them friendlier, gentler and less shy with strangers.

Crumbs & Whiskers paraphernalia is available, with many of the proceeds going back to help cover cat-care costs. Patrons can also purchase treats for the cats while visiting as well as coffee and snacks for themselves from nearby, local coffee shops, even offering up such delights as a “cat-uccino.”

Considering all of the cats are rescues, several came from difficult backgrounds, indicating a rough life for the fluffy animals. Crumbs & Whiskers does not discriminate and houses many handicapped,

Kanchan Singh, founder of Crumbs & Whiskers, cuddles with one of the resident cafe cats at its new Melrose Avenue location in West Hollywood. elderly or feral felines, giving them a chance at a new life.

Plans for a large wall devoted to Polaroids of cat “graduates” is in the works as a way to showcase the good the cafe does and promote its true identity as a charity.

“I have five cats at home, but this place is literally amazing,” said Kaz Daneshmandi, 28-year-old entrepreneur and visitor. “All these cats are getting attention. Everyone will hopefully find a home — that’s the key — they’re raising money for charity and (Singh) is making money as a business owner. So you can’t beat that.”

Between cuddles and selfies, guests are likely to get a visit from Singh herself as she walks around the shop and offers up advice on each cat’s scratch preference. In-

spired by cat cafes in Thailand she visited while living there and working at an elephant sanctuary, her love for animals and business acted as catalysts for the growing franchise.

Partnered with Karma Rescue, an organization that finds permanent homes for animals, currently 134 cats have been adopted, a number growing every day.

“We are proud to tell you that our cats are 100 percent organic and free-range,” the website reads in jest. “While traveling in a city called Chiang Mai, Kanchan stumbled upon a cat cafe. After she came back home, she couldn’t stop thinking about how it could be used as a force for good for shelter cats. And the rest is history.”

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Sarabi is one of the many cats available for adoption. For inquiries, visit Crumbs & Whiskers’ website.

Applied Flow Technology aids students, offers affordable educational software

BY KAITLYNN LABIT BUS & TECH EDITOR

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Steffano Oyanader, junior chemical engineering major, uses COSMOL and anticipates using AFT in the future because of its simplicity.

As a global leader in the pipe flow modeling software market, Applied Flow Technology is extending its reach beyond world-class companies into college classes with a new software created with affordability, education and career preparation in mind.

Founded in September 1993, AFT’s simulation software for fluid transfer systems, AFT Fathom, has been used for 23 years by some of the largest companies worldwide, including Chrysler, NASA and University of Arkansas, all trying to implement safe and cost-efficient systems.

The company released AFT Fathom Student Sept. 28. It is a

program designed as a platform to learn its parent software, AFT Fathom, and to educate students on the importance of energy use.

Trey Walters, president and founder of AFT, grew up in Riverside. While he is now in Colorado where AFT’s offices are located, he hopes to reach and make a difference in engineering programs across the nation.

Part of making that difference includes offering the software at an affordable price of $10.

“The intent is to help students learn the concepts of pipeflow simulation, double check work and improve student project efforts,” Walters said. “Further, we plan to use the student version as a platform to educate students on the issues of energy efficiency, protecting the

environment and sustainable practices that impact society every day.”

Walters hopes AFT Fathom Student will benefit engineering students across the nation.

“The student version is available to students in all U.S. universities,” Walters said. “It is designed to help students learn and ultimately be a platform for AFT to educate students at CBU and across the nation on important issues of energy use.”

Chelsea Woodward, 2015 California Baptist University alumna and marketing assistant for AFT, handles the company’s social media, press releases, copy editing and design.

Woodward said she hopes to see her company integrate with her alma mater.

“Ultimately, we want to fa-

miliarize engineering students with some of the technology used in the workforce that they will soon be entering,” Woodward said.

Steffano Oyanader, junior chemical engineering major, said he looks forward to working with AFT Fathom Student.

“Currently, the main programs used are COMSOL Multiphysics and Aspen HYSYS, yet when both of those programs were open-source now they cost a fortune, making them inaccessible for students,” Oyanader said. “We are really looking forward to start working with AFT Fathom 9 for the sake of the availability it provides to students. It allows students to be able to simulate industry-standard problems with such an ease.”

Disney attempts corporate expansion with Twitter purchase

BY KATHRYN GOLDSMITH ASST. BUS & TECH EDITOR

The CEO of the Walt Disney Co., Bob Iger, is readying himself to make another bold move for his company by preparing a bid with his financial advisers, hoping to merge with Twitter Inc. to reach a wider demographic of audiences.

Iger, who has been a longtime mentor to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, hopes to win him over with an offer to buy Twitter, which would propel Dis-

ney’s exposure in less-reached markets and give the company an additional opportunity to gain more capital associated with the popular social media website.

Dr. Kristopher Floyd, California Baptist University visiting professor of marketing, sees several possibilities for what Twitter could become with Disney’s help. However, he said with technology changing so much so often, Disney will need to clean up Twitter and reshape it to fit

Disney’s image.

“It’s a good bump for Twitter,” Floyd said. “What you see historically is any time a company gets bought like this, you’re going to get an initial bump. The stock will go up and conversations will go up. If they buy Twitter they should focus on the live-streaming aspect of Twitter. That’s one of the things that would be great for them because it’s an opportunity for them to mitigate some of the places where they may be losing audience.”

After working and gaining experience in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years as senior vice president of two divisions of Deluxe Entertainment, Dr. Joel Bigley, assistant professor in the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business, said he sees the potential success in the proposed deal between the two media conglomerates.

“Twitter is an effective distribution platform,” Bigley said. “It will help to future-proof Disney and give it a

competitive advantage over its competitors. It will give them more market share with regard to the younger consumer segment that is already quite familiar with what social media platforms offer them. Integrating a well-known platform will give Disney the opportunity to exploit Twitter’s capabilities.”

Dr. Jeffrey Barnes, dean of Student Success, teaches CBU’s HIS 401: History of Disneyland course, has published his own book, “The Wisdom of

Walt,” and has observed Disney’s achievements throughout the years as the brand has grown into the world’s largest media conglomerate through buying other successful companies.

“Walt himself when he built Disneyland said as long as there is imagination left in the world, Disneyland will never be finished,” Barnes said. “If we apply the same principle to Twitter and social media, then it will grow as we grow and change, as well.”

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October 25, 2016 · Volume 64 · Issue 4

Teams make strides to success Cross country teams claim PacWest title, shift focus to West Regional

BY KALIDOU DIOUF STAFF WRITER

The cross country team at California Baptist University had a career day Oct. 1 at the Capital Cross Challenge 8K in Sacramento, with six runners setting personal records and finishing fourth overall as a team, and carried the momentum into PacWest Championships Oct. 22.

The Lancers began Capitol Cross ranked No. 25 in the nation and sixth in the region and finished PacWest Championships at the No. 17 spot on the men’s side and the No. 8 spot on the women’s.

All six runners ran running their career-bests at Capital Cross. Mirco Zenzen, junior business administration major (24:52.1), Michael Lowrie, sophomore criminal justice major (24:57.1), Jayden Emerson, sophomore kinesiology major (25:20.4) and James Atwell, sophomore film studies major (25:20.4), managed to set new personal records for themselves.

The women’s team also set records, placing third at the event behind two Div. I teams. Katie Deimling, junior pre-nursing major, took 13th overall out of 174 runners with a new personal best time of 21:09.8.

Valentin Robert, senior

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Jonah Ross, sophomore accounting major, runs hard during the Lancer Initational Oct. 7. The team placed first in the invitational, and improved their successful season run. The team took that success to the PacWest Championships Oct. 22, where they looked to take home the title once again. business administration major and standout runner, finished sixth overall out of 173 runners, and set a new CBU and personal best record with a time of 23:59.8.

Ben Gall, head coach, said he was impressed with the teams’ performance and saw a standout performance in Robert.

“Valentin is an incredibly hard-worker who has improved immensely in his time

(at CBU),” Gall said. “He is a fierce competitor and passionate teammate who isn’t afraid to take risks and possibly fall short.”

Robert said he was satisfied with his performance.

“I am pretty happy with the race,” Robert said. “It was great to run with some of the best runners in the West region, and my performance was exactly what I was looking for in this race. I can be confident about

the rest of the season.”

Overall, the entire team expressed satisfaction with their accomplishments at Capital Cross.

“Our team really stepped up and had a great day,” Lowrie said. “We are really showing people what we can do now.”

The teams moved to PacWest championships Oct. 22 where they swept the competition. The men grabbed their sixth-consecu-

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“The most exciting thing to come out of last weekend is just an increased sense of excitement and confidence for the team,” Gall said. “They were focused but now they truly believe they can accomplish their goals. The athletes are fully brought into the training and embracing their roles on the team. We believe we will be much stronger in a month when we head to Montana for the regional championship.”

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The women’s team notched its third-consecutive title where nine out of 10 runners earned all-PacWest honors.

Annet Somogyi, freshman butrition major, became the team’s first PacWest true freshman to win the race, earning the team’s first individual championship.

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The Major League Baseball concluded its Championship Series for both the American and National Leagues in the postseason.

In the American League, the Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays competed for the AL Championship, where the Indians won the series with the Indians leading the series 4-1.

In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs competed for World Series eligibility. The Cubs won the series 4-2, despite the predictions from California Baptist University students.

Cash Mattson, junior communication studies major, said he thinks the Indians are an underdog team in the playoffs.

“Both the Blue Jays and Indians have battled a lot,” Mattson said. “I think it’s going to be a good pitching duel.”

Mattson said the NL Championship series is going to be a good series.

“The Dodgers have come off a couple of tough battles,” Mattson said. “I’m pulling for the Dodgers, but the Cubs have had an outstanding season.”

Mattson also said he predicted the Dodgers are going to win the World Series.

“The Dodgers are going to be successful because I believe they are going to try and win it for Vin Scully,” Mattson said.

Alma Quintero, sophomore pre-nursing ma-

jor, said the Blue Jays have potential to win the AL Championship Series.

“The Blue Jays might take the AL Championship,” Quintero said. “The Blue Jays have had a good season.”

Quintero also said she predicts the Dodgers might win the NL Championship Series.

“The Dodgers have noticed that they have to give it their all to win the games,” Quintero said. “They have to give it their all just like they did against the Nationals.”

Quintero also said the Blue Jays could take the championship this year.

“If the Dodgers make it, they might have a chance, but the Blue Jays could win it,” Quintero said.

Frankie Marmolejo, senior nursing major, also voiced opinions on the Championship Series. Regarding the American League, he said both the Blue Jays and the Indians are very good teams.

“The Blue Jays have very good hitters,” Marmolejo said.

“However, the Indians have a very good team all around.”

Marmolejo also had some opinions on who will win the NL Championship. He said he hopes the Dodgers win the World Series.

“The Cubs were the best team in the MLB,” Marmolejo said. “The Dodgers have a very good chance, but they have to come out swinging. My heart is telling me the Dodgers are going to win.”

While the students’ predictions did not go as planned, the series will be one to watch as both teams have made minimal World Series appearances.

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October 25, 2016 · Volume 64 · Issue 4

Golf aims for top finishes

BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR

The men’s and women’s golf teams have made headway in the start of their respective seasons, and the women’s team has already made its mark on the national scale.

Debuting at the No. 7 spot in the NCAA Division II ranking, the women’s team pushed its ranking to a top-10 finish after expecting to be somewhere in the top-25 spot after last season’s successful finish.

The women have already taken this season by storm, placing second at the Western New Mexico Fall Intercollegiate Sept. 20, and taking the top spot at the Dixie State Invitational Oct. 4.

The run continued onto the Dallas Baptist University Golf Classic, where they captured a fourth place finish. The fall season concluded Oct. 22-23 at the NCAA Division I Cal Poly Lady Mustang Tournament.

The team finished in third place behind Division I oppo-

nents Santa Clara University and California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Marc Machado, head coach of the women’s team, said in a press release that the team achieved some goals at the tournament.

“We were too far behind the first and second-place teams, but third was in reach,” Machado said. “The team showed a lot of heart and determination today.”

The women’s team will pick the season up again Feb. 6 at the PLNU Super San Diego Championship.

The men’s season, however, is not over just yet. The team, ranked at the No. 12 spot, has one invitational remaining in the fall season. At the Otter Invitational, the team finished in seventh place. TL Brown, head coach of the men’s team said the team has improved during the season and continues to grow.

“We are only going to get better,” Brown said. “We learned a lot about ourselves this week.”

The men’s fall season concludes Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

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To be inducted in the California Baptist University Hall of Fame is an honor only 65 athletes have achieved since 1983. Taking the No. 66 spot for his contributions to the men’s volleyball team in his career at CBU is Blair Penner, alumnus.

Penner, the current assistant coach to the women’s volleyball team, was a member of the men’s team from 2008-2011. In his freshman season, he played in 27 matches and finished with

Women’s soccer team earns 2015-16 NSCAA Team Academic Award The women’s soccer team received the National Coaches Association of America for the 2015-2016 academic year.

For the third year in a row, CBU posted the most athletes to the All-PacWest Academic Team with 18 players.

The team earned the honor with an overall team GPA of

3.4, increasing CBU’s overall Academic Success Rate.

The team is looking to close out a successful season in preparation for the NCAA Division II West Regional Nov. 10-12.

Each game will take place at home with the exception of Dixie State.

Men’s and women’s swim teams launch season in near perfect fashion The men’s team took first place in the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference meet with 1,095.5 points. Additionally, the team made an impressive appearance at the Malibu Invite with Scott Tolman, freshman computer science major, winning all

three of his events.

Similarly, the women’s team took first at the PCSC meet with 767 points. At the Malibu Invite at Pepperdine, Alena Rumiantceva, senior international studies major, finished the day with two wins in the breaststroke.

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Tai Kuida, senior business administration major, practices his technique prior to the Otter Invitational, Oct. 17-18 in Seaside, California.

Blair Penner earns induction into CBU Hall of Fame

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24 aces, 140 assists and 89 kills, and 2011 and currently holds and led the team the career with 66 blocks. records in After five The fact that he’s just assists with seasons with a general all-around 4,065 and in the team he aces with 188. good guy, had made He also holds was named the AVCA /N AI A (me)... the single seaMen’s Nationfeel that he needs son record for al Player of assists with to be in our 1,524 and the the Year, earning first-team Lancer Hall of Fame. single match All-American Dr. Micah Parker, assist record honors in 2010 with 81.

Director of Athletics After his and 2011.

Penner helped lead the team season in 2011, he joined the to two national titles in 2010 coaching staff for the women’s

volleyball team where he serves as the assistant coach. Dr. Micah Parker, athletic director for CBU, said Penner is arguably the best setter to come through CBU. “All (his stats) and the fact that he’s just a general allaround good guy, had made me and our Hall of Fame Committee feel that he definitely needs to be in our Lancer Hall of Fame,” Parker said.

Penner will be inducted to the Hall of Fame in April 2017 and will be the second current assistant coach to be inducted.

Preseason honors have begun coming in in lieu of the 2016-2017 season. Michael Smith, senior business administration major and guard, was a leading scorer last season and was named a Super-16 Selection for his efforts.

Smith finished last sea-

son with several honors, including PacWest Player of the Year, PacWest Tournament MVP, All-West Region, All-District and AllAmerican honors.

The season begins for the Lancers Nov. 3 with an exhibition game against Univeristy of California, Berkeley.

Men’s water polo powers through remainder of season As the regular season winds down, postsesaon preparations begin for the men’s water polo team and the competition has not been easy.

The team fell to Oct. 15 to University of California, San Diego, 10-7, but have re-

claimed success.

At the Santa Clara Rodeo Oct. 21-22, the team went 3-0 on the weekend defeating St. Francis University, Bucknell University and the Naval Academy. The team will play Santa Clara University Oct. 28 at home at 6 p.m.

Wrestling gears up for successful year

BY SARAH BROWN

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR With the loss of graduate student Joseph Fagiano and seniors Brady Bersano and Bradford Gerl, the wrestling team will see key returners step up for the 2016-2017 season.

“Although we lost many veterans, this leaves the possibility of leaving a huge gap of opportunity and learning for the younger guys on the team,” said Ethen Asuncion, sophomore kinesiology major.

Asuncion said he believes the current roster has a solid list of leaders.

“Many of them possess characteristics of ambition, determination and skills to take all of them to the highest form of competition this year and even for the future,” Asuncion said. “There is no doubt in my mind that these young Lancers will represent our school not only athletically, but also in the glorification of God.” These returners include Paul Head, senior kinesiology major, Peter Cunningham, junior mechanical engineering major, Nolan Kistler, junior criminal justice major, and Anthony Racobaldo, sophomore kinesiology major.

Head finished the 20152016 season 17-10 overall, while scoring 27 dual points and setting three pins. Cunningham finished 11-12 overall, while scoring 12 dual points and setting four pins. Kistler finished 14-9 overall, while scoring 12 dual points and setting three pins. Racobaldo finished 17-7 overall, while scoring 36 dual points, and setting five pins.

“This year should have just

as many opportunities as last year,” Racobaldo said.

“Last season the team had an enormous amount of success in every aspect of the sport, from younger guys like myself stepping up and winning matches in the varsity lineup to some of our more veteran wrestlers becoming All-Americans. This season I can only see us surpassing that. We are a group of like-minded, goal-oriented, hard-working guys and I can’t see anything less than a national championship from this team.”

Kistler said he sees this season as an improvement and looks forward to making great memories and traveling with the team.

“As a team, our ultimate goal is to win the national championships,” said Kistler.

“Likewise, I want to become a national champion individually. I can see these goals becoming a reality, considering the fact that we have such great talent on the team and because everyone is on board with putting their best effort out in order to achieve them.”

The team finished 7-3 overall, and 4-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

The Lancers will start the season on the road Nov. 5, against California State University, Bakersfield.

Last season, the team finished 7-3 overall and 4-1 in conference. The season produced the program’s first ever NCAA Division II Champion in Joseph Fagiano, and ranked sixth of 48 as a team at the NCAA Division II Championships.

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The women of the volleyball team celebrate after a battle between Azusa Pacific University Oct. 12. The match went to five sets after a shift of momentum between each set. The team went onto play Point Loma Nazarene University Oct. 15, where they earned the 3-0 sweep over the Sea Lions.

Rivals clash in PacWest

BY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR

A crowd of 1,054 showed up to watch the women’s volleyball team at California Baptist University take on school and PacWest conference rival, Azusa Pacific University. The home crowd and rivalry combined fueled the momentum CBU needed for the 3-2 victory in a five-set battle (17-25, 25-21, 25-21, 1725, 15-11).

It was a battle of momentum, with APU coming out strong in the first set, forcing several Lancer timeouts and grabbing the 25-17 win. Branden Higa, head coach, said

APU came ready to compete.

“It’s a great rivalry, every match is special, and every match is tough,” Higa said. “(APU) is going to be up for the match, especially in a year like this where we’re sitting atop the conference.”

CBU exploded onto the court in the second set, capitalizing on several APU errors. By the third set, the momentum shifted as APU adapted to the Lancer offense, pulling away with the win in the third. With one of the biggest crowds in CBU history, the team was determined to grab the win at home. “(The crowd) was vocal, they were into it,” Higa said. “They were a huge part of the win.

They really pushed it over the top for us. Our team wanted to win for the fans.”

Forcing the match to five sets, the Lancers came out on top with a near perfect fifth set, despite the early lead by the Cougars in the fifth.

Jenna Perry, senior liberal studies major and outside hitter, said the team had the edge over APU in front of the tremendous home crowd, despite the shifts of momentum in each set.

“They want to get in our heads, want us to mess up and lose momentum,” Perry said.

“If we’re able to keep that momentum and continue to hit hard and put the pressure on

them, we’re able to get the next few points.”

The key shift in momentum came in the fifth set, with CBU hitting a .438 and walking away with seven kills on the set.

While plenty of effort was made by several individuals, Higa called the win a team effort.

“It was a nice performance down the stretch,” Higa said.

“We battled hard which is something I’m really proud of.

There was never a sense of giving up or they were done fighting. We cleaned it up a ton and came away with the W.” The Lancers sit at the No. 2 spot in the PacWest and hold a 9-1 conference record.

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October 25, 2016 · Volume 64 · Issue 4

LANCER ON THE STREET What are your thoughts on the presidential election?

Ashley Trypucko Senior Nursing major “The election seems more like a reality TV show than an actual presidential election.”

Austin Miller Freshman Mechanical engineering major

Emma Garst Sophomore Early childhood studies major

Lucas Roybal Junior Communication studies major

“Yikes.”

“A lot of people say they aren’t going to vote, but it’s our duty as blessed Americans to participate in the election.”

“This year’s election is a good reflection of who we are and have become as a nation.”

Third-party votes still matter

BY BEKKA WIEDENMEYER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

All my life, politics has been a highly interesting topic for me.

Both my parents keep up with the news, which means family dinners more often than not involved something politically charged.

I did high school speech and debate for five years, which means for five years I was up to my elbows in foreign and domestic policy argumentation. I would love to go into a career in political media and report on Capitol Hill.

This year will be the first year I am legally old enough to vote, and it’s something I’ve been looking forward to since I was old enough to know the three branches of the federal government.

I, however, like everyone else in my age group, am royally fed up with the two major party candidates voted into the primaries.

This isn’t something that just gradually happened over the past several months Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been campaigning. I was fed up from the very beginning.

I was not a Bernie Sanders fan, I am certainly not a fan of either Clinton or Trump, and I am angry this is the first year I will be able to have a say in the direction of our country, and those are my two choices.

My whole adult life, I have been a firm believer in being a part of the voting process. It is your civic duty as an American citizen to show up at the polling stations and show you care where your country is headed.

If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain on Facebook about how much you hate the state of our union.

We have heard the rhetoric.

“Every vote counts.” “You can make a change.” All things that have been fed to us to make us feel special, to make us want to go and vote.

I used to ridicule the people who would write in third-party options or people

who wouldn’t vote for the lesser of two evils. I used to say, “You say you’re standing by your morals? Get off your high horse and accept that these are your only two options.”

In the past four years, I have lost my faith and my confidence in the two-party system we have in America.

I have completely lost my faith and my confidence in the words “Every vote counts.”

My entire outlook has changed.

Maybe voting third party isn’t such a bad thing after all. Maybe writing in someone you actually believe in isn’t the end of the world. After all, when our country begins to crumble, do you want to stand proud and admit you were a part of the problem?

I still believe it is your civic duty to vote, but if you want to climb up on your high horse, I

will help you into the saddle because I will be right there with you.

I may not know quite yet for whom I am going to vote, but when people ask me, I know for sure that I know for whom I am not going to vote.

I cannot in good conscience vote for either of the two political parties I believe are ruining my once-beautiful country.

Sure, maybe your vote may not count.

Maybe your vote will count and the Jill Stein and Gary Johnson supporters will rise up in full swing. I really don’t know.

But when it comes down to that voting poll on Election Day, don’t let anybody who resembles the old me shame you for going against the grain and voting third party.

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Both candidates have good qualities

BY KAITLYNN LABIT BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR If you have listened to any conversation regarding this election, you have probably heard someone ask, “Who are you voting for?” And you have probably heard the answer “(Insert candidate here) because I dislike (him or her) less.”

I have heard voting for president in our nation is like “picking the lesser of two evils” by newscasters. Any Facebook fights I see about

who to vote for and why is only backed up with who has done worse between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as a means of justifying their vote.

With only two weeks before the election, our nation is feeding into the most drama-filled campaign with nothing but arguments.

Wasn’t there a point when people could have educated discussions about politics without stomping and crushing people’s opinions, religions or morals?

Americans need to shift their focus to who is the best fit to be the next president of the U.S., instead of who is less likely to cause disaster.

As president, Clinton plans to restore fairness to America’s tax code through providing relief to middle-class and working families and making sure that multi-millionaires and billionaires are paying their fair share of taxes.

Reaching back to her col-

lege career, Clinton has a long history of advocating for women, children and families across America and shows her passion through her involvement with social justice activism and taking jobs that would help her sharpen her knowledge on children’s rights.

As president, Trump is determined to appoint justices who will help defend and uphold our freedoms that are stated in the Constitution. At this time in America’s history, gun control is a controversial subject. Trump’s position on the Second Amendment is that every law-abiding American has access to the fundamental right and that it is imperative to protect that freedom.

His plans for our economy include creating 25 million jobs within the next decade by lowering taxes and trade.

He has an optimistic view on America and his vision for the economy closely resembles the “American Dream.”

While these are only a few examples of the differences the candidates offer, becoming an educated voter is not that hard. In fact, it is your responsibility as an American.

We shouldn’t let our vote be influenced by negativity, drama and a list of wrongs.

Our votes should be influenced by what we stand for and who can best represent and attend to the needs and the goals of the United States of America.

This election may be the most unbelievable one in history, but it makes it the most important time for Americans to become politically mature. Hopefully, the next time you hear “Who are you voting for?” you won’t hear “(Hillary or Trump) because I dislike (him or her) less,” and instead hear an educated conversation where each person respects each other and their choices.

Maranda Anaya Sophomore Pre-nursing major “Both candidates have their pros and cons, but it’s just a matter of picking which candidate has the fewest cons.”

Faults in nominees must be addressed sy McCaughey, the Republican former lieutenant governor of New York and current adviser to Donald Trump, took to CNN to defend her party’s nominee.

In an article on Quartz, the interview is recounted where McCaughey stated, “I abhor lewd and bawdy language,” to CNN’s Don Lemon. “I don’t listen to rap music. I don’t like that kind of thing.”

Lemon said many are not fond of rap lyrics, but those artists are not the ones runBY HANNAH TAMIMI SPORTS EDITOR ning for president.

Naturally, people took America is facing one of to Twitter to express their the toughest decisions in the thoughts regarding the ispresidential election. How sue, reacting to McCaughey’s do you vote when the world statement with shock and confusion. McCaughey continued is against both nominees?

Millennials are fully to make appearances on CNN involved in social media, where she argued the Clinton campaign is failwhere both ing because it is campaigns running on politiare running Regardless of your cal correctness. ads, supportpolitical party, “She has said ers of either party make regardless of who she’s going to make sure that their voices you plan on voting men talk respectknown and pofor in November, fully to women,” litical memes circulate. how does someone McCaughey said.

“That whites are Circulatlike that remain taught to show ing recently in the light of the more humility in through the the presence of news and sopolitical stage? blacks, that chubcial media are Donald Trump’s comments by beauty queens won’t be about women. Several wom- fat-shamed, that illegal immien have come forward with grants will feel welcome and accusations of sexual assault that people who disagree with

by Trump and it has rocked her will be labeled bigots, rachis campaign. Yet the GOP ists, homophobes, xenophobes and other deplorable names.” defends their nominee.

She went on to disregard Regardless of your political party, regardless of who Trump’s comments on the bus you plan on voting for in No- as nothing more than “locker vember, how does someone room talk.”

The issue with brushing like that remain in the light of the political stage? Trump off those comments as nothstated the allegations were ing more than “locker room “preposterous, ludicrous talk” is generalizing men into and defy truth, common beings who look at women as sense and knowledge.” Accu- nothing more than objects. By sations of sexual assault are using the term “locker room taken seriously in the real talk,” Trump and his supportworld, so why not the polit- ers are saying that degrading women is something all men ical one?

During the Bill Cosby do in the locker room among scandal, the man nearly lost one another.

However, those men his career. Why shouldn’t this be the same? Some will that do talk like that are argue it is because Cosby not the ones running for was not running for presi- president.

Regardless of where your dent, but is this the man you want leading your country, vote is going, realize that defending a presidential nomyour daughters?

Trump supporters defend inee’s actions by comparing him on national television, him to someone who isn’t comparing Trump’s com- running for president is not a ments to Beyoncé lyrics. Bet- valid argument at all.

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October 25, 2016· Volume 64 · Issue 4

Rec sports for enjoyment, sportsmanship

BY DARLENE MERCADO OPINION EDITOR

The epicenter of school spirit at most college campuses is found at big stadiums filled with thousands of screaming fans cheering on their nationally ranked football team.

California Baptist University has several strong and acclaimed athletic teams, and al-

though school spirit is certainly not lost on this campus, we do lack those famous Friday night lights.

However, students at CBU are offered the option of recreational sports on campus that include flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and many other sports. The key word in participating in these sports is “recreational,” meaning to participate in an activity for enjoyment, not work.

When it comes to sports, the saying, “Try your best and just have fun” gets old. For those seeking to follow careers as professional athletes, this saying is not always the best approach because there is so much on the line.

But for those participating in recreational sports at CBU, there is absolutely nothing on the line.

Don’t get me wrong, I am a proud member of a flag football team — the Smooth Criminals — and I am obsessed with my team and I want to win it all. Each of the teams wants to make it far into playoffs and just maybe make it to Fortuna Bowl, the championship game.

I enjoy practices, try my very best and wear my jersey proudly. However, sometimes students take it all a bit too seriously, myself included.

I am often disappointed when I see players neglecting to help one another up when they’ve collided, or walking away without a simple, “Are you OK?” Sometimes I catch myself on the sidelines with an awful attitude because I disagree with a call or the other team scored because I missed pulling a flag.

The moment I make the game

Sarah Dane | Banner all about winning and I walk away upset because I lost is when I need to check myself.

If my team doesn’t win big, I won’t lose money or my diploma. Life continues.

Playing recreational sports is about taking a break from schoolwork, reliving our

dreams of being collegiate athletes and having a blast with friends. Thinking of recreational sports in this way alleviates the unnecessary pressure and makes playing that Monday night game more enjoyable.

It is important to be an example for your team and keep

one another accountable, reminding each other that this is really just a game and in the end, no one really cares.

At your next game, play hard and try your best to get that win, but if you lose, tell someone on the other team they played a good game.

Take presidential elections seriously Be straightforward

BY JOHN VICTORY LIFESTYLE EDITOR It is finally here, the year to vote for a new president of the U.S., but so far the options we have been presented are not necessarily the best options.

Since Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the most popular on the ballot, there has been talk and jokes made across the board mocking the two candidates, not only for their agendas, but for their pasts and

everything they have said. Some honest, this election is a bit riare even going as far as dissing diculous.

When I am watching the dethe elections as a whole and bates, I have flashbacks of when choosing not to vote.

As a 20-year-old, I am finally my brothers and I were youngeligible to vote. Yes, it is going er and we would go back and forth arguing and to take much time telling on each and research, but other just to get it is a privilege Voting is your other person to vote and it is personal choice, so the in trouble. A deworth the time weigh the odds and bate is definitely and effort.

With that be- look at the positives an argument and there is no doubt ing said, take this and negatives for about that, but election more sethe way the canriously. Despite each person and go didates have been having some poor from there. displaying themoptions, it is important to the future of this selves has been more childish, country. I get it is hard, espe- rather than professional.

If there is not a candidate cially when there are funny memes and videos all over the you prefer, that’s fine, but you internet and social media, but are not doing anything positive think about the responsibility by writing a post about how funny Trump’s hair looked on camyou have as a citizen.

I know for me personally, it era or continuing to joke about has been hard to take this elec- how Hillary is nothing but a liar. tion seriously, because let’s be If we keep this up, we will not

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get anywhere as a nation.

For those who are voting for the first time, why would you not want to vote in this election? This is something you have literally been waiting for your entire life and it should have an important meaning to you.

Do not just jump into it, though, and do not listen to what others have to say. Voting is your personal choice, so weigh the odds and look at the positives and negatives for each person and go from there.

Looking toward the future, whether we want to admit it or not, the sake of our country will be in one of these two candidates’ hands, and the time is now to take a stand, take a moment and be responsible.

It is the people’s vote who will decide the fate of this country, and knowing who you prefer is the starting point.

Love Jesus and yoga Women can keep

BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

Yoga may be identified as a form of worship in modern Hinduism, but that does not mean it should be off limits to followers of Christ.

Although yoga can be considered a religion to some, I see it more as a form of worship.

Practicing yoga will not dictate where you end up at the end of this life, but it can, however, be a way of becoming closer to God. The beautiful thing about yoga is that it can be made your own. If you want it to be your religion, fine, but we as Christians can use that time of strengthening our bodies to focus on God. What really drew me to practicing yoga was the amount of attention dedicated to breath.

Breathing in and out, instructors helped me fully relax and unwind. Instead of taking that time to thank the universe, like many yogis do, I used that time to reflect on my relationship with Jesus. When I did this, I realized how many forms of worship there are, and even though it can be derived from another religion, that does not mean it cannot be applied to others.

Within Scripture it says our

bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, therefore, we must take care of them and not take advantage of what God has given us within our bodies. Yoga is a practice where it forces you to challenge your body and see firsthand the amazing things it is capable of doing. This is when Christianity and yoga flow beautifully together.

Yoga helps to separate yourself from everyday stress and gives you a time of concentration and reflection. Everyone needs this time for himself or herself, and Christians should take that time to experience it and mold it into something that can glorify God. Hindus are definitely not the only ones that can benefit from yoga, but people from all beliefs can gain something from its teachings. If taken from a more spiritual level, yoga’s teachings can actually mirror God’s moral standards.

Along with recentering your mind and spirit, yoga promotes contentment, truthfulness and discipline.

Yoga is not a bad thing. It can be used as a tool to meet my fitness goals while drawing nearer to God. When you roll out your mat, you are the dictator of what you want your practice to be.

Christians shouldn’t be afraid of opening up to something new, especially if it can be used as worship.

Do not be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. I have noticed that when I stretch my limits, I end up reaching closer to God.

maiden names

BY CHLOÉ TOKAR MANAGING EDITOR

To hyphen or to change entirely — those are the only two options, right?

I made the bold statement that I would be keeping my last name and that I may attach my husband’s to the end of mine with a hyphen — a statement that has brought on an onslaught of cringes and dissatisfied “Oh” reactions.

Apparently when you get married, it is your duty as the woman to surrender your surname in its entirety. He bought you a diamond ring, after all, so it is the least you can do.

It is a tradition often noted as a means to continue the family line, and one that seems to prove the dedication to becoming a singular unit.

While I respect anyone who decides to legally change his or her name to match a spouse’s, it should not be assumed that is the only option. It should be a discussion, not a demand.

Many Americans today still think women should be obligated to take their husbands’

names, and it is unfair to assume they should be the only ones to go through such a major change. I have heard of rare instances where men change their name to their wife’s, or where the two mesh their surnames together into something snappy, signifying the relationship.

Then, of course, are the women like myself who adore their last name and can’t imagine being anyone other than that with which they were born. From a professional standpoint, my name is unique and I often brag that I am the only one on Facebook with it. It is a conversation starter and represents my mother who raised me on her own. I am proud of it.

My husband once remarked he met me with the name I have now and couldn’t imagine me having any other surname. A comment I brag about to other people that leaves me beaming with pride and really reinforces my point that two people can be married without forcing one to change who they have been for the last 18 plus years.

Of course, I may still hyphenate my name if it comes to it, and I would be content with that, but I would never give mine up, and I should never have to do so.

It is archaic in this age to expect the wife to modify her identity unless she wants to do it. If she and her husband decide together it is what they both want, then that is the only time it is necessary.

with relationships

BY RANDY PLAVAJKA ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR Everyone has an old friend or group of friends who they no longer associate or hang out with on campus or in life outside of school.

We see them in passing, maybe on our morning walks to chapel or late night runs to Brisco’s Village Cafe, and we smile and wave or try to avoid them in general.

If words are exchanged, it usually starts with a casual, “How have you been?” and ends with the most dreadful of suggestions: “We should hang out sometime soon!”

Uh oh.

The response to this is always an immediate, “Yes, of course,” or variation thereof, but it is right there in that exact moment where both parties involved know they will never hang out after this brief social exchange.

It is really kind of sad to be on either end of these types of conversations, but ultimately, we need to be straightforward and not weasel out of these kinds of awkward situations.

Let’s not beat around the bush and be straightforward with one another when this phenomenon occurs.

California Baptist University’s student culture is currently built around this idea of being likable and super friendly, which is all fine and good, but by not addressing and fixing old or faltering

friendships, we are just weighing ourselves down with extra burdens.

This is not to say a greeting in passing isn’t OK, but let’s just be honest with ourselves and others about maintaining past friendships by either repairing them or moving on from them.

As adults, it is perfectly fine to cite a busy schedule or hectic semester for postponing a future social engagement with the acquaintance we are awkwardly stuck in line behind at Chickfil-A on an almost daily basis If you do actually want to catch up with this person and reinvest in the friendship, then make a point of doing so right then and there.

By putting off the planning of reinvesting in this friendship, the brief exchange of words may as well have been in vain.

Even worse than the “Let’s hang out sometime” is the classic, “Oh yeah, I’ll text you.”

There will be no text sent if those words are spoken.

Instead, plan something then and there even if it is as simple as getting coffee or having a meal together on campus.

The best way to handle anything is to do so in the moment and be upfront. The passiveness and fake friendliness needs to be replaced with intentional and meaningful words.

Without a doubt, the one thing you should not absolutely do in these kinds of engagements is leave it in limbo.

Leaving your acquaintanceship in limbo is comparable to sending it to the “upside down” from Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Although things contained within the “upside down” are not lost forever, it is seemingly impossible to bring them back without some supernatural occurrence.

I’m not saying you need telekinetic powers to save your passive friendships, but have some foresight to know if it needs to be fixed or forgotten.

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Crossword Puzzle: Election Day

Across 2. Every voter fills out one of these.

5. The political system of a country whose leaders are chosen by the people.

8. A survey taken immediately after elections determining voters’ levels of satisfaction.

10. A decision that could influence the outcome of an election either one way or the other.

11. When you are unable to vote at a polling station.

12. There are 17 of these on the 2016 California ballot.

Down 1. We are “stronger together” with this candidate.

3. Introduced by George Gallup in the late 1930s to gauge public support of a particular executive leader.

4. When you are neither Democrat nor Republican, you register as this.

6. The symbol of the GOP. 7. Nov. 8 will determine who will fill this executive leadership position.

9. A person currently holding office.