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Volume 64 | Issue 8 | February 10, 2017

Students campaign in ‘Great Debate’ Candidates running for open ASCBU positions talk about visions

BY NICOLE KLOPFER NEWS EDITOR

The Associated Student Government at California Baptist University hosted the annual “Great Debate” Feb. 6, at the Wallace Theatre to allow candidates running for ASCBU positions for the upcoming 2017-2018 year to present their platforms to the student body.

The three students running for ASCBU executive president are Anastasia Aguas, junior political science and history double major, Kendall Morris, junior communication studies major, and Justin Post, junior political science major.

Chris Hofschroer, assistant dean of students, said the event gives the executive candidates a chance to share their vision and their plan for next year.

“We give them the exposure so the student body can be as educated as possible about each candidate when they vote,” Hofschroer said. “We have some amazing candidates who are running and love to tell their friends about the candidates, and ASCBU is here to be their voice.”

The event included a moderator from the campus publications, Aspen Taylor, junior journalism and new media major and broadcast director, who asked the candidates to take the stage and share what they would do for the student gov-

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Anastasia Aguas (left to right), junior political science and history double major, Kendall Morris, junior communication studies major, and Justin Post, junior political science major, answer questions about their campaigns and how they plan to, if elected, carry out the job of ASCBU executive president to benefit the needs of California Baptist Universitty undergraduate students. ernment if they were given the position.

Aguas said she liked being able to voice her own opinion for the rest of the student body and to help them be more informed voters. She described herself as a driven and hardworking individual who wants her actions to inspire the student body.

Actions such as a commuter lounge on the College of Health Science Campus and scantrons delivered to classes on exam days were two of the several improvements she wants to make in the 2017-2018 school year.

Morris enlisted in the U.S. he learned from the Marines.

Army Reserve in his junior year Dependability, integrity and of high school and has held the unselfishness are a few of the leadership traits Post menpositions of tioned that he FOCUS leadWe have some said qualify er and FOCUS as a worthy incredible candidates him intern. Morris candidate. who are running... “I enjoyed highlighted his desire to serve being able to the CBU comChris Hofschroer, assistant hear from my munity with opponents to dean of students hear Christ at the where center of it all. they are at and Post served where they as a U.S. Mastand on everyrine for four years and men- thing,” Aguas said. “This event tioned the leadership qualities was helpful in allowing stu-

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CBU rings in the Year of the Rooster

BY NICOLE KLOPFER NEWS EDITOR

Traditional red-paper lanterns were placed throughout Harden Square Jan. 31 where California Baptist University’s International Center and Community Life hosted a Lunar New Year Festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The CBU community gathered together with international students to learn about and appreciate Asian culture and traditions. The festival celebrated the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar, making this the Year of the Rooster.

Leslie Shelton, director of International Student Services, said the event was designed to honor East Asian students and help introduce the culture to CBU. “It was great to watch the Chinese students enjoy this experience, especially for them with it being equivalent to Christmas,” Shelton said. “CBU is globally minded, so we hope that the domestic students really enjoyed learning about a new culture in a fun environment.”

dents to hear what we have to say instead of reading our bios, which many students don’t have time to do.”

The two out of the four positions running unopposed are vice president for communications and executive vice president. The other two positions, executive presdient and vice president for finance, have several students running for the position.

Elesha Goff, freshman anthropology major, said she was not sure if she wanted to go the event at first, but found it was different from what

Events Center opening delayed

BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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Kate Cao (left to right), freshman and music major, and Rainie Huang, freshman undeclared major, launch poppers and celebrate the Chinese New year after counting down in Chinese from three to one.

At the event, students received free Boba tea and traditional Asian foods such as pot stickers. There were different booths around the event where students could get their name written in Korean or Chinese, practice writing characters or play Asian-inspired games.

Robyn Teruel, senior psychology major and International Center intern, said each year the festival gets bigger with the different activities and involvement from the CBU community.

“We brought the festival to CBU so we could represent our

East Asian international students and make them feel recognized and honored,” Teruel said. “Our hope was for domestic students (to) get exposed to a new culture with the creativ-

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she expected.

“It was important to me to be more aware of who is going to be in charge of running the student government,” Goff said.

“It was informative to find out more about each of the candidates and understand what they want to do with their position if they win.”

Students showed up to understand the candidates platforms and become educated voters. The polls opened Feb. 7.

Each student had the opportunity to vote for Aguas, Morris or Post for the 2017-2018 ASCBU executive president position.

Construction on the Events Center at California Baptist University is set to be completed by April 2017, however, it will not be open in time for the 2017 spring commencement as previously planned.

Dr. Mark Wyatt, vice president for Marketing and Communication, explained that while there is a tentative ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for May, the center will not be ready for commencement because there is too much planning left to be completed.

“The Events Center will be completed on schedule but currently it is not far enough along to make all of the necessary preparation for commencement,” Wyatt said. “In short, there is too much pre-planning remaining before we get access to the finished building.”

Chris Chan, senior biology major, said it was exciting to see the Events Center being built on campus for the past year, so it was a disappoint-

ment to find out he would not be using it for graduation.

“I’m excited for graduation but a little sad it will not be on campus,” Chan said. “I was looking forward to having a new tradition.”

He explained he does plan to come back for events in the new complex because he has two younger brothers who attend CBU. Jefferson Fernandez, senior behavior science major, said he was preparing for graduation by lining up jobs and exploring his options.

“The main issue is having adequate time to complete arangements to hold commencement in the Events Center,” Wyatt said. “While some graduating students have been disappointed by the decision not to use the Events Center, many fully understand our predicament.”

Although the graduating class of 2017 will not receive their diplomas in the Events Cente, the commencement will still be memorable for the graduates.

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THE BANNER ‘Real Talk’ engages students about race Editor-in-Chief Hannah Tamimi

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Managing Editor Kaitlynn Labit Design Editor Juliana Bontrager Asst. Design Editor Giovanna Berrocal Photo Editor Lauren Shelburne Asst. Photo Editors Abi Auer Robert Jordan A&E Editor Hannah Preston Asst. A&E Editors Audrey Stoddard Raegan Melfe Bus & Tech Editor Dominick Copas Asst. Bus & Tech Editor Ninasophia Stowe Lifestyle Editor Jasmine Emeish

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Asst. Lifestyle Editors Olivia Quebe Alexandra Applegate

More than 80 freshmen gathered in Smith Hall at California Baptist University Jan. 30 to engage in a discussion about racial diversity and social justice called Real Talk.

The speakers at the event were Chris Bates, executive director of commonGood, a non-profit organization based in Riverside, Jay Stovall, director of New Student Programs, and Brian Zuniga, director of Discipleship.

Austin Boaman, resident director of Smith Hall and event coordinator, said the idea for the event first arose from

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was seeing how ready society on campus seems to be to learn from one another, to learn from different walks of life at CBU,” Miranda said.

The evening ended with giving students an opportunity to write down information they were impacted by throughout the event.

Devon Emans, resident adviser in Smith Hall, said the event was successful because of the students who were committed to showing up and being willing to listen.

“A willingness to listen is what we were going for, and to raise awareness for these guys that don’t necessarily see this as an issue,” Emans said.

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Protestors at Los Angeles International Airport hold up homemade signs about the travel ban as they march to Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Students protest at LAX against travel ban

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About half a dozen students from California Baptist University joined thousands of protesters at the Los Angeles International Airport Jan. 28-29 to protest the executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump.

The executive order called for a halt on immigrantion from seven majority-Muslim countries–Iraq, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya and Yemen–for 90 days. Refugees have also been barred for 120 days and refugees from Syria, in particular, have been barred from entering indefinitely.

The order, effective immediately, created a commotion as legal visa holders landed in the United States only to be sent back onto airplanes.

Kevin Chen, sophomore criminal justice major, said he showed up to the protest because he is a dual citizen and has lived in an international community. He said a Syrian father shared his story of coming to America with his son for surgery, but now he was stuck –unable to go home to his wife in Syria and unable to leave his son in America.

“The stroke of a pen is dan-

gerous, and these orders need to at least come with a process afterward,” Chen said.

Paul Olson, senior business administration major, also participated in the protest.

“It was an honor to be able to go to the protests at LAX,” Olson said. “It was such a great opportunity for me to actively and publicly stand up for the ‘least of these.’”

Olson said he understood the many nuances of the debate and the desire of both sides for the good and right, but he did not regret his decision to protest with many others.

However, not all students at CBU are in opposition of the ban. Nolan Falconeri, junior criminal justice major, said he

was in support of the travel ban that was signed.

“I support Donald Trump’s temporary ban because it gives the U.S. ample time to produce a safe system of background identification to ensure the well-being of the American people,” Falconeri said. “Separation of families for a temporary period is truly sad, but nothing can be more devastating than foreign attacks on our own soil.”

Initially, the ban affected not only legal visa holders but also green-card holders, but the White House has sinced eased some of these restrictions. According to State Department figures, an estimated 60,000 visas were provisionally revoked

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Protestors emphasize their desire for push unity in the U.S. through their signs.

as a result of the ban.

Dr. Chris McHorney, chair of the Department of History and Government, said that although the president has some constitutional authority over immigration policy, that authority is not unlimited in scope.

Reflecting on the history of protests in the United States., McHorney noted that protests have had good outcomes similar to the Civil Rights Movement, however, there have been unsuccessful protests as well, such as most anti-war movements.

“The ‘most likely scenario is the courts will rule that one or more sections of the executive order are unconstitutional,” McHorney said. “In order to be successful, protests need to be sustained and broadly based.

In addition, the protestors must have an achievable goal– political rights for an excluded group. The first requirement is a possibility, but President Trump is very unlikely to respond to protests by changing his immigration policy.”

Judge James Robart, a federal judge from Seattle, issued a temporary restraining order Feb. 3, temporarily stopping the ban from being carried out nationwide.

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A stage was set up where professional dancers demonstrated Kung Fu and performed a traditional Chinese Lion Dance.

Rebecca Clinton, junior psychology major, said it reminded her of her International Service Project to Taiwan.

“It was cool to see how the states were celebrating Lunar New Year especially on the CBU campus,” Clinton said. “My favorite part was to see the Boba tea, the different types of candies and games because they all reminded me of Taiwan.”

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The Chinese Lion Dance is a tradition among Chinese and other Asian cultues during the Lunar New Year celebration.

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February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

Club allows students to write local congressmen

BY NICOLE KLOPFER NEWS EDITOR

California Baptist University’s United Club will host an event Feb. 22 from 7– 9 p.m. in the Staples Courtyard where members of the club and students can write letters to congressmen about their concerns regarding the first term of President Donald J. Trump.

The event will allow for students and members to intermingle and write letters to congressmen that can be kept confidential, mailed or shared, along with slam poetry. live music, and food.

Samantha Thomas, junior business administration major, said the event is designed to promote social awareness on campus to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

“We want to create a safe place to encourage people to actually make their voice heard and to think about how the next four years are going to be,” Thomas said. “I hope students come and gain an understanding of their own opinion, along with others.”

The club is working on having a panel of speakers at the event that may include CBU faculty.

Danielle Mayon, senior business management major, said the event will help engage students with all that is currently happening in politics and to hear their thoughts about it.

“We would have a work space and come together to talk about it so students can write freely,” Mayon said.

“Words are powerful. With this upcoming event we are hosting, it will allow students to express themselves without being scared to voice their opinion about politics.”

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Tucker Hartwig, senior aviation flight major, joins his father, San Bernardino Fire Chief Mark Hartwig, as they reflect on the legacy of the late Dawson Hartwig Feb. 5 at the candelight vigil on the Front Lawn at California Baptist University. Many students gathered in a circle around the Hartwig family to listen to them speak about the impact Dawson had on his friends and the CBU community.

Students honor Hartwig in Front Lawn remembrance

BY NADIA NAWABI STAFF WRITER

More than 150 flames gleamed in the dark on the Front Lawn Feb. 5 for the remembrance of a student who was found dead in Lake Arrowhead a week before.

Friends and family spent time in silence and prayer at the candlelight vigil in honor of the 20-year-old California Baptist University and Riverside City College student Dawson Hartwig.

Hartwig originally attend-

ed CBU and was a member of the men’s water polo team his freshman year and left to attend RCC. However, he was planning to return for his third year to continue his study of sports marketing. Although he left the school, his relationships with his CBU friends remained intact.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better teammate, roommate, best friend, or brother in faith,” Joey Magliato, junior marketing major, wrote in a post on Instagram. “Dawson was all of

these things and I thank God for the time that we had together.”

Tears flowed as many supporters lit their candles in memory of Hartwig and said a prayer in his honor.

To commemorate the man that he was, Hartwig’s family created a phrase that would motivate others to love the way he did: “Love like Dawson.”

The phrase was hashtagged over multiple social media platforms and written on the fence of an overpass on Interstate 210

in nearby Rancho Cucamonga.

Mark Hartwig, San Bernardino fire chief and father of Dawson Hartwig, said a few words to commemorate his son’s love for others.

“We want to love more, we want to love better and we want to love deeper because of Dawson,” Hartwig’s father said.

During this time, Hartwig’s social media accounts have received numerous posts of stories that showed his character during his time on Earth.

“Dawson was just the type of

guy that could see something as ordinary as a dirt field and use it to make someone feel like the most cherished person in the world,” wrote Madison Perry, CBU alumna, in a Facebook post.

Although students said they will miss his physical presence, his memory and his character still burns bright for them.

A memorial service was held at Water of Life Community Church at 11 a.m. Feb. 7 where over 3,000 gathered to remember Hartwig.

Thousands march in Riverside for women’s rights, equal pay

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promote a positive message.

“Now more than ever, uniThe spirit of freedom was ty as a nation is important,” high in the hearts of those who Perry said. “The march was an attended the Riverside Wom- event that helped the commuen’s March Jan. 21 in solidarity nity come together, for future with the Women’s March on progress.”

Washington that occurred in The Riverside March was Washington D.C. one of 673 marches held From 10 a.m. across the to noon, supworld, with porters met at an estimated “I march because I 4.9 million Sixth and Main streets, walked longed for a reminder of marchers in through Downhope. attendence. town Riverside Park said Caitlyn Park, the march and ended at the freshman keyboard reminded the Martin Luther King Jr. statue accompanying major leaders of the on Ninth and country that Main streets. all voices Caitlyn Park, freshman key- need to be heard and express board accompanying major, their rights of democracy. and Simone Perry, freshman “I marched because I longed pre-nursing major, are two for a reminder of hope, beCalifornia Baptist University cause I was in search of a distudents who attended. verse community intended to Perry said the march was a remind me that I am strong way for people to come togeth- and that my voice matters,” er in support of one another to Park said.

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Thousands of women and men supporters march through the streets of Riverside Jan 21. with signs to promote a message for equal pay and women’s rights.

CBU College of Health Sciences receives beautification award

BY NICOLE KLOPFER NEWS EDITOR

California Baptist University’s College of Health Sciences recently received an award for beautification Jan. 19 from the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful program.

CBU also placed second in the category of Exterior Reconstruction with Landscaping.

Mayor William R. “Rusty” Bailey III of Riverside, and Cindy Roth, CEO of the Greater Riverside Chamber of Com-

merce, presented both of the awards after the annual State of the City address where Dr. Charles D. “Chuck” Sands, CBU provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at CBU, accepted the award on behalf of the university.

Dr. David Pearson, dean of the College of Health Sciences and professor of kinesiology, said the construction process was often a sacrifice for everyone involved, and winning this beautification award validated the patience of

the CBU community as it came together.

“Students, faculty and staff spend a lot of time on campus — this is a second home to us all — and I want everyone to feel a sense of pride in their surroundings,” Pearson said.

“This is a reminder that CBU’s administration is committed to providing excellent service and a great learning environment for us all.”

The $17.5 million-plus infrastructure remodel now includes office space, classrooms

and labs that host a range of programs, including 15 undergraduate programs, five graduate programs and an associate degree program.

There are more than 1,000 students enrolled at the College of Health Sciences for the 20162017 academic school year.

Alyssa Wilson, junior kinesiology major, said she has been going to the Health Science Campus since her first semester and that the award is well-deserved for all the hard work put into this project.

“I spend a lot of time on the new campus, so I am thankful for the renovations that were recognized with this award,” Wilson said. “I hope the CBU community appreciates and recognizes how blessed we are to have this campus.”

CBU has won two consecutive first-place awards for Exterior Reconstruction with Landscaping category in the past two years for The Point in 2016 and the Lancer Plaza North project in 2015.

Michael Lopez, senior kine-

siology major, said the award deeply reflects how the school brings people together. The CBU community, through accomplishments, such as this one, shows how much CBU is continuing to improve the campus overall.

“This award allowed for everyone to witness this incredible transformation our facilities have undergone during my time at CBU,” Lopez said.

“It will only add support to our strong foundation built on faith and hard work .”

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February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

Event invites students to ‘praise as they please’ West Colony worship event encourages creative praise and expression

BY JASMINE EMEISH LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Praise and worship are often personal aspects of an individual’s relationship with God. Certain methods of praise work well for some but not others.

The resident adviser staff in West Colony at California Baptist University recognized this and hosted their first “Praise as you Please” event Jan. 31.

Soft lights hung and worship music played over the area in West Colony as students and staff members gathered for worship.

The inspiration behind the event was the way everyone worships differently. For some, music is the mode of praise; for others it is art, silent prayer or writing. Because of these varied expressions of praise, Colony RAs set up several stations to give students a chance to worship in whichever way they wanted.

The stations included watercolor painting, writing, drawing and s’more making. In addition to the tables, there was a prayer wall. At the wall, students could both leave a prayer request and take a prayer request to pray for that night or throughout the week.

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Ian Price, residence director for West Colony, places a prayer request on the prayer wall during “Praise as you Please.” The prayer wall functioned on a take-one-leave-one system as students and staff placed their requests and took the request of another person, committing to pray for him or her that night. exercise science major, said the event was supposed to draw all types of people together, despite differences in preferred worship styles and personalities.

“It’s called ‘Praise as you Please’ because basically everybody has his or her own creative way of connecting with God,” Gladney said. “We

wanted to set up multiple tables with different things on them that would allow them to express their faith in God and love for others.”

With unity in Christ as the theme for the event, students gathered and worshiped in many ways while worshipping as one.

“We wanted all sorts of

people to come. Some people might not necessarily connect with just worship music or just writing to people, so we wanted to try to broaden the horizons and see how we can get the most people here in West Colony and Colony, in general,” Gladney said.

As part of the prayer wall initiative, prayer team sign-

ups were available for students to sign up to pray for requests throughout the semester.

“So in all of Colony, if someone has a prayer request they can drop it in the box and then random people sign up so that these will be delivered every week to their apartments so that they are being prayed for all week,” said Caleb Bell, junior

criminal justice major.

“Praise as you Please” created a space to take a breather, step out of the busy week and experience worship in both a personal and communal way.

“I’ve had a really busy week so this (was) a really good way to wind down,” said Emily Armstrong, senior kinesiology major.

‘Ring by Spring’ adds Valentine’s pressure

BY JASMINE EMEISH LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Abi Auer | Banner Emily Vierra (left to right), sophomore nursing major, Kathryn Juarez, senior accounting major, and Paolo Bilbao, senior applied theology major, work alongside each other to improve CBU for their fellow classmates.

Leadership apps in review

BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Applications for leadership positions were due Jan. 27 and interviews are in progress to choose students to become FOCUS leaders, resident advisers and various Community Life ministry leaders.

However, students who are paid to be leaders are not the only ones who can or should be leaders on campus or in their everyday lives.

“You don’t have to have a title to be a leader,” said Heather Hubbert, assistant dean of students for the Office of Leadership and Transitions. “If you don’t have a title, you can be involved by investing in others.”

Hubbert said leaders do not all fit the same mold, like being extroverts, but all leaders have key characteristics in common.

“A leader is someone who wants to learn and grow. You

don’t have to have it all figured out but you have to be willing to learn and to intentionally develop,” Hubbert said.

Students who have been or are currently in leadership positions can use the skills they learn in order to lead in their classrooms and their friend groups.

“Being a FOCUS leader helped me understand that I don’t know everything or the best way to do something,” said Michael Riad, sophomore business major and Fall 2016 FOCUS leader. “It taught me how to truly collaborate, make sure everyone is heard and come up with a (consensus).”

As an RA certain parts of the job can be challenging, such as the time commitment. However, Karis Mooney, sophomore business administration major and RA in North Colony, said she still learned from the experience.

“You learn and grow in a lot of practical things such as confrontation, planning, taking opportunities and working with other people,” Mooney said.

“The job simply stretches and challenges you in certain areas that you can use for the rest of your life.”

One of the most important characteristics of a leader is someone who is excited to serve those around them.

“You just have to be willing to serve and have a good attitude that says, ‘Let’s serve together,’” Hubbert said.

Riad said of the qualities a leader has, commitment is key.

“You have to be dedicated to the cause,” Riad said. “If you don’t believe in it, you will never be an effective leader.”

While taking on roles in leadership is important, the most important part of leadership is a readiness to serve and learn from others.

Heart-shaped candy and cupid cutouts flooded stores and street corners before January ended. Whether one views Valentine’s Day as a celebration of love and affection or as “Singles Awareness Day,” Feb. 14 is fast-approaching.

It is no surprise to anyone attending California Baptist University that the concept of “Ring by Spring” permeates the campus culture.

“Ring by Spring” is the idea that students expect to be engaged or married by the time they graduate from college.

Whether or not it is the goal of an individual, attending a school where that mindset is evidently present is a different experience for all.

The coincidence of Valentine’s Day occurring in the spring semester may potentially highlight “Ring by Spring” for some, causing a feeling of urgency in a relationship, but

Greg Marmo, senior biomedical engineering major, said he does not understand the fascination with “Ring by Spring.” “‘Ring by Spring’ is a gimmick almost,” Marmo said. “It’s this thing that’s made up to try and tell people that they should get married as soon as they can. Relationships shouldn’t be rushed; they should be about getting to know the person.”

For Marmo, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to express affections without rushing into anything.

“People shouldn’t be going all out,” Marmo said. “Something simple like flowers and a collage or something should do. That’s what I’m doing for my girlfriend.”

Other students recognize the pressure that Valentine’s Day can place on couples and singles.

Haley Gray, freshman undeclared major, said the entire concept possesses a level of humor, yet the roots of it can be unhealthy.

“This ‘searching for a relationship,’ from a Christian perspective, is a form of fear or mistrust that God and only God is enough for us,” Gray said.

For Gray, Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate godly partnerships and relationships that work toward the ultimate goal of God’s glory.

“The way we percieve romance should be that two people come together to better fulfill God’s purpose , but at the end of the day, God is who they look to for satisfaction and purpose,” Gray said.

Valentine’s Day does not have to be a day of celebration for couples only. Despite what “Ring by Spring” influences, the holiday celebrates love in a variety of forms.

Students can take a day trip with friends, watch a movie at the Van Buren DriveIn theater or go bowling.

Valentine’s Day is a holiday for everyone and should not be influenced by “Ring by Spring” culture.

Recreation Center encourages long-term goals, not resolutions

BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

More than one month into 2017, many people have given up on their New Year’s Resolutions. The University of Scranton’s researchers found that only 8 percent of people succeed in their resolutions and 43 percent of people fail at their resolutions within one month.

“I’m not sure I have ever kept up a resolution,” said Sydney Gilstrap, sophomore biochemistry and molecular biology major. “I usually forget or it gets too hard.”

Failing at your New Year’s Resolution should not be the end to living healthily. Stefani

Plummer, director of the Rec- group exercise classes, climbreation Center, said resolutions ing wall fitness or more should be discouraged. informal activities like playing “Short-term racquetball or goals like trainbasketball ing for a race or Ultimately we want with friends. losing weight to encourage healthy say“Iftheypeople are some items have we see where choices on a daily basis. ‘fallen off the participants wagon,’ we may create a want to help Stephanie Plummer, director them find what plan,” Plumof the Recreation Center their wagon mer said. “But, u l t i m a t e l y, should be,” we want to encourage healthy Plummer said. choices on a daily basis.”

For more information The Rec Center offers a va- on what is offered at the riety of options that encourage Rec Center, check out the fitness goals, such as meet- Instagram page at @cburecing with a personal trainer, center or visit calbaptist.edu/ getting a fitness assessment, recreation.

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February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

New generation inspired by feminist movement The battle for women’s rights both at home, abroad prompts students’ voices

BY NINASOPHIA STOWE

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Feminism, like any movement, has a purpose. While the word carries both positive and negative connotations of feminism, it is defined as “the political, economic and social equality of the sexes.”

Students at California Baptist University have differing opinions on the concept. While feminism is an important subject that affects the lives of women of all ages, adult women are impacted the most.

Feminism is a movement that reaches both across the nation and overseas, touching lives and evoking change for women all around the world.

Natalie Carter, sophomore English major, said feminism plays an important role in the United States, as well as outside its borders.

“America, as it is today, is not completely equal in respect to how women are viewed versus men. That being said, I do recognize that American women, myself included, do need to focus not only on the equality of women here in the United States but also women across

Lauren Shelburne | Banner A group of women spread out paper and markers in Rite Aid to create posters for the Los Angeles portion of the Women’s March on Washington. They created signs of encouragement and hope that said, “Love not hate makes America great.” the world,” Carter said.

Briana Lingad, sophomore environmental science major, spoke about different stereotypes and how feminism can be viewed from its actions.

“A negative stereotype I’ve heard about feminism is that it’s too radical,” Lingad said. “That is true, but sometimes it’s necessary to be radical depending

on the situation.”

A popular opinion concerning feminism that circulates is that in America, women already have equal rights and many other countries have it far worse than here.

Dr. Melissa Croteau, director of the film studies program and associate professor of film studies and literature, expanded

upon this idea as she discussed the second wave of feminism.

“Young women like to say that they don’t need to fight for equal rights anymore,” said Croteau. “Despite the number of facts that you can present them with about how women earn less money, mistreatment in the workplace, sexual harassment and rape statistics, they

say that there’s nothing left to fight for, and it’s been a bit shocking to me.”

In the past few decades, feminism has positively altered the lives of many women, demanding respect and equal opportunities no matter of the gender.

Throughout history feminism has survived and thrived despite the back-

lash it has received. While in America women have more rights than in many other countries, this should not discourage women from fighting for equality.

The continuous battle for equality in the U.S. encourages in other countries with stricter social boundaries.

Breaks in classes aid in mental stimulation

BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Whether class is one hour or three hours, the possibility of boredom for students is inevitable. Hearing the same voice, looking at the same slides or sitting in the same seat can cause classes to feel longer than they are and make it harder for students to absorb information.

In longer classes, students are allotted a short break to regain focus and boost energy.

According to a new study by the Microsoft Corporation, most people lose concentration or interest after eight seconds.

For professors, this means the solution to recovering a student’s attention can be as simple as a snack.

Preston Magalhaes, junior anthropology and global community science double major, sees the importance of mental

breaks during her longer classes.

“I’m in two, three-hour classes and we are usually given a break to get a snack or walk around,” Magalhaes said.

“Breaks are needed because they help you regain focus, as well as digest the information you have learned.”

For Isabelle Alvarez, senior anthropology major, breaks are always appreciated. However, there are alternatives when necessary.

“Since my class is late in the afternoon, breaks are beneficial and most of us get coffee or food,” Alvarez said. “On days when we can’t fit in a break, it’s OK because we are having great discussions and covering a lot of interesting topics.”

Although some professors may not allow for breaks, group discussions or a 30-second stretch can refresh the brain and prove beneficial.

FIVE MINUTES OF MODERATE TO VIGOROUS ACTIVITY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED MATH FLUENCY AND CLASSROOM CONCENTRATION. THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT GAINS IN CONCENTRATION WHEN FIVE TO 10 MINUTE EXERCISE AND RELAXATION BREAKS WERE USED. WHEN WE SIT FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES, BLOOD POOLS IN OUR BODY - WE NEED TO GET UP AND RECIRCULATE THE BLOOD BACK TO THE BRAIN. “RESTING-STATE NETWORKS,” LIKE DAYDREAMING, HELP US PROCESS OUR EXPERIENCE, CONSOLIDATE MEMORIES, REINFORCE LEARNING, REGULATE OUR ATTENTION AND EMOTIONS, KEEP US PRODUCTIVE AND EFFECTIVE IN OUR WORK AND JUDGMENT, AND MORE. NAPPING FOR 10-30 MINUTES HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO INCREASE ALERTNESS AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE. CIRCULATE THE BLOOD BACK TO THE BRAIN.

BEST FOODS TO BOOST FOCUS AND IMPROVE MEMORY: AVOCADOS, BEETS, BLUEBERRIES, BROCCOLI, CELERY, EGG YOLKS AND SALMON.

JULIANA BONTRAGER | Banner

Men speak out against body-image pressure Cultural ideals set unrealistic standards for men, as well

BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR When it comes to body image for women, celebrities such as model Ashley Graham, comedian Amy Schumer and athlete Serena Williams have helped redefine the stereotype. However, the ideal body image for men seems to remain the same: tall, tight abs and big biceps.

Growing up, boys are exposed to this stereotype at a young age through action figures such as G.I. Joe and superheroes Superman, Green

Lantern and Captain America. biology major, said there should These physiques are rare and be a variety of figures accepted almost unrealistic, yet they are for men. praised throughout media.

“There should not be only Elliot Choe, junior kinesiol- one image or form that a guy’s ogy major and member of the body should look like,” Zavala cross country team, said he re- said. “We are all born in differalizes the stereotype that comes ent shapes and sizes, and we with the sport. shouldn’t feel “For cross the need to country, most it.”

We are all born in change athletes can Logan Mcdifferent shapes and Gown, senior be expected to be very thin sizes and we shoudn’t civil engineerand have little major, said feel the need to ing to practicalthe pressure change it. men underly no muscle,” Choe said. “It go is often doesn’t always Vincent Zavala, freshman overlooked in end up like that comparison biology major to women, although. Whether they have a though both are lot of muscle or have a certain important. amount of fat on them, they can “The issue of male stereostill really run.” types and body image is one Vincent Zavala, freshman that is not noted in today’s so-

“

ciety,” McGown said. “As there are body-image pressures for women, there are also pressures for men. Images of the ideal man are noticeable in film, social media and all of society.”

A negative body image has the potential to take a toll on a person’s confidence.

Joseph Smallwood, freshman graphic design and digital media major, sees comparison as a core issue when it comes to low self-esteem.

“There are some guys who are super confident and don’t feel the need to succumb to the standard of being strong, while others always see the positives in other peoples’ body types,” Smallwood said. “Skinnier people always want to be bigger and bigger people always want to be skinnier, so it becomes hard to look at ourselves and see the positives.”

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

DIY fundraising reaps success for ISP

Q&A: What is off limits in comedy?

Achieving goals through one painting at a time

Kevin Kelton, instructor of television writing at the University of California, Los Angeles, is a professional writer whose career spans more than 22 different comedy series. Out of everything on his resume, his time as a writer from 1983-1985 for “Saturday Night Live” is one of the most notable. In this Q&A, Kelton shares his opinion on edgy political statements in comedy — specifically the situation with recently fired “SNL” writer Katie Rich and her controversial tweet Jan. 20 about President Donald J. Trump’s 10-year-old-son.

BY HANNAH PRESTON

Q: Where is the line between comedy and politics?

A&E EDITOR

Not only do International Service Project participants have the trying task of spreading the gospel to unreached nations, but tasked with finding the money to do so.

Even after writing support letters and engaging in team fundraisers, some students need to find additional ways to come up with the cash.

Gwendolyn Ramirez, sophomore nutrition and food sciences major, has improved her entrepreneurial skills by selling hand-made designs to help her raise her contribution.

Inspired by fellow students last year, she said she wanted to become more proactive in her fundraising efforts.

“Asking people for money, in general, is awkward; selling crafts is a little less awkward because you’re giving them a good in exchange,” Ramirez

A: Wow. Why not start with the toughest question? The answer is that there is no line. There are probably hundreds or thousands of infinite lines. The question is in terms of where the material is published. (In regard to Rich’s tweet), it was not on “Saturday Night Live,” but in her personal Twitter feed. Should she have done that in an official capacity, I might be a little bit more sanguine with (her dismissal from “SNL”).

I’m not sure private citizens in their personal, private life, should be losing jobs over something like this.

Q: Would have the repercussions been different if the joke wasn’t said on such a public platform?

A: No, (but) every situation is unique. Be aware there may be a lot more than meets the eye. Now this is pure speculation, but (there is a) range of things that could be going on. This could have been a line that has been written for “Weekend Update” that was rejected, and she decided to cowboy it on her Twitter feed. There are a lot of things that could’ve happened that we don’t know about.

Q: Within comedy is there anything off limits?

Abi Auer | Banner

Gwendolyn Ramirez, sophomore nutrition and food sciences major, paints finishing touches on one of her items. While receiving inspiration through scenery, Ramirez enjoys putting her own spin on her creations. Ramirez mainly uses social media as a way of advertising her creations. Items range in size and price with magnets selling at $3 a piece and wall art from $10-$25. said. “It’s also made me more confident in having a definite goal that I’m working toward; making me push myself out of my comfort zone to do what needs to be done.”

Ramirez mainly promotes

her crafts through social media, and she created the account “isp_designs_by_gwen” on Instagram to share pictures of her creations. Everything featured on the account is hand-painted and inspired by

Ramirez’s own style and varies in price.

“I’ve always loved scenery in art so I adopted that style. It also gives you a lot of freedom to mix certain colors and be less defi-

‘Starcatcher’ play premieres Feb. 17

BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

Preparation is already underway for this spring’s first theater production.

Premiering Feb. 17, “Peter and the Starcatcher” redefines the classic story of never growing up.

Originally a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-seller “Peter and the Starcatchers,” this story was adapted to the stage by Rick Elice, with music composed by Wayne Barker and will now be brought to life again on the Wallace Theatre stage.

Frank Mihelich, director and assistant professor of threatre, says she enjoys the challenging yet rewarding aspects of this production.

“The play is imaginative… it is not a traditional realism–everybody is on stage the whole time. That’s been both what’s exciting about it but also the challenge because it is not just your typical ‘walk here, set here’ type of thing,” Mihelich said.

Alhough it is not technically considered a musical, “Peter and the Starcatcher” includes some musical aspects. With about six singing and dancing numbers, the story of Peter Pan before Neverland is told.

The show takes audiences

7

on an adventure telling the untold story behind the childhood classic.

Daniel Beimford, freshman theatre major, is not only debuting on the Wallace Theatre stage but is starring as Peter Pan. “Overall, this show is a lot different from most plays because it’s very fun, but also very emotional,” Beimford said. “It has been the most intense process I have ever been a part of but also the most worth it. This has definitely been one of the best productions of which I’ve been a part.”

“Peter and the Starcatcher” will seem nostalgic to the Disney film that is widely loved, but involves elements that audiences may not be expecting.

“People are not expecting for it to be as emotional as it is (the play) paints Peter Pan as almost a tragedy because he never gets to grow up and he is a boy forever, and all these people he meets and falls in love with grow up and he sees them leave him,” Beimford said. “The emotional arcs in this story is something that people are going to walk away with.”

The production will run until Feb. 25, and tickets are $10 for students, $12 for faculty and $15 for the general public. The shows start at 7:30 p.m. except for Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.

nite with shapes and lines.”

Ramirez said.

Through her art, Ramirez has been able to transform scraps of wood into imaginative magnets and wall hangings.

Fundraising is no easy task, but taking the DIY route may be the way of reaping success.

For Ramirez, it is through crafting that she gains confidence in herself and reaching her goal.

‘Silence’ creates noise within the religious world

BY ZACK PETERS STAFF WRITER

Lauren Shelburne | Banner

Daniel Beimford (left to right), freshman theatre major, Caleb Leal, sophomore theatre major, and Andrew Cochran, senior theatre major, rehearse.

Lauren Shelburne | Banner

Andrew Cochran (left to right), Ashley Essex, sophomore theatre major, Maddison Rickard, junior theatre major, and Caleb Leal, practice dancing.

“Silence” tells the story of two Jesuit priests who travel to 17th century Japan to locate their mentor after hearing rumors he has rejected God and Christian faith.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Shūsaku Endō and is directed by Martin Scorsese.

Scorsese, who is known for his outrageous and high-energy films such as “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) and “The Departed” (2006), slows his pace and tightens the focus to produce a deliberate and disciplined film with “Silence.”

Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver give career-best performances as Father Rodrigues (Garfield) and Garupe (Driver), Scorsese’s directing is as sharp as ever, but the most compelling point is its plot of “Silence.”

Where as most religious films appear like marketing tools for Christianity rather than actual movies, “Silence” takes a real look at Christianity that does not shy away from the

messiness and challenges that come with a life devoted to faith.

Rather than creating a neat and simple Christian film, Scorsese chooses to deal with persecution, doubt and the effect they can have on a relationship with God. Any Christian who has questioned faith and wrestled with God may easily relate to this film and find its authenticity to be a breath of fresh air.

“Silence” poses incredibly challenging questions such as: “Why does God allow suffering?” “Does God still accept those who deny him?” and “Why does God seem silent at times, but does not attempt to answer these questions?”

They result in an ending that never resolves and forces viewers to think and determine their own takeaways.

Inevitably, some viewers will be dissatisfied, but with content throughout the film that points to Jesus, the journey is worth traveling.

“Silence” is nominated in the upcoming Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

A: “SNL” has made jokes about presidential children. They do stuff on these kids all the time, so this idea that children are off limits — that’s a gentleman’s agreement, but there’s no law about it and people step over that line all the time.

Q: Would the joke have been received better if it was by a comedian who has been known to be racier?

A: Absolutely. It depends on the joke. It depends on who they’re doing it about. There’s a talent to being able to (deliver a sensitive joke) and not offend. Their charisma helps sell edgy material.

Q: How has social media altered the face of comedy?

A: Comedy shouldn’t stay off of social media, but social media has changed all interpersonal interactions. Saying this is just about Katie Rich or just about a joke is not true: It is the problem with the written word. It is not so much about Twitter as it is about how people perceive something that they read.

Q: How do political sketches on “SNL” come to be?

A: Usually, that is the last thing to be written because we want it to be timely. Every week it happens differently. Whether there is something in the news or you have someone who does a great impression.

Q: Who do you think within the comedy industry handles sensitive topics the best?

A: Jon Stewart was a master and everybody is missing his voice in the conversation. Louis C.K. breaks down walls with which most other comedians would have trouble. There are a lot of people that do it well — we’re actually living in a time that is a comedy renaissance.

BY HANNAH PRESTON DESIGN BY JULIANA BONTRAGER

Orwell’s ‘1984’ back as Amazon’s No. 3 best seller

BY AUDREY STODDARD

ASST. A&E EDITOR

Seeming to coincide with recent political events, George Orwell’s “1984” has found its way back to the No. 3 top spot on the charts in 2017.

Published in 1949, the novel pictures a dystopia society where “Big Brother” has an eye out for all humanity during a time of political turmoil where individuality is silenced under a totalitarian rule. The novel bounced up to the No. 1 spot on Amazon’s best-seller list, post-Presidential inauguration.

Dr. James Lu, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of English said, “the novel allegorically depicts a horrible au-

thoritarian state. The government attempts to exert a total control of people’s minds and actions.”

Lu said he would not draw any parallels between the novel and the U.S. government because fundamentally, Americans live in a democracy far from what Orwell depicts.

However, some did see similarities between the novel and today’s society.

Between presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway’s “alternative facts” and Orwell’s “newspeak,” the media seems to be a factor when the question of parallels between today and the novel come up.

In the novel, the media is where society received its source of news of what was

going on in the world. Though paralleled ‘1984’ rather than many civilians believed the President Trump,” Haugforce-fed facts of the totalitar- land said. “This was what the ian government was feeding world of ‘1984’ thrust upon them, one brave man (Win- its people–scraps of truth embedded in lies. A lot of Amerston Smith), did not. icans fall victim Madito this exact type son Haugof thing from the land, sophOnly time will tell media. Only time o m o r e if President Trump will tell if President English major, said himself will parallel Trump himself will parallel ‘1984’. she loves ‘1984’. Haugland also “ 1 9 8 4 ” Madison Haugland, pointed out a key because of the sophomore English major difference between the novel and toquestions day’s government. it raises about justice, free will “A lot of people are worried and the myth of self- their personal freedoms are on the verge of being stripped autonomy.

“There is a fear that par- away, but a key difference is in allels may arise. If anything, ‘1984’ the people didn’t realize the media has more strongly this was happening,” Haugland

said. “The society of ‘1984’ had accepted this as normal; constant surveillance and limited freedoms had become normal to them. This may be what Americans fear so in their desire to know what the future holds politically they turn to Orwell’s predictions,” The people in Orwell’s dystopia socity were far more naive than than U.S. society with social media and neswfeeds at Americans fingerips.

Natalie Carter, sophomore English major, said there is a resemblance between the novel and today’s government as a whole.

“The novel explores the idea of power in government and how exactly the balance between what ‘really’ happens or what should happen

is somewhat opposite of what does occur,” Carter said. “People in America today find correlations between ‘1984’ and their own skepticism toward the government, whether that be President Trump in particular or just the government as a whole,” Though some see a likeness between the novel and today’s government, resemblences are not confirmed to be accurate.

Whether the parallels are valid or not, “1984” is a classic story that shows how corruption in government can affect society.

As of Feb. 9, “1984” sits at the No. 3 spot on Amazon’s bestseller list, but does not make an appearance on the New York Times’ list.

‘Archie Comics’ receives modern twist in new ‘Riverdale’ series

BY RAEGAN MELFE ASST. A&E EDITOR

DESIGN BY GIOVANNA BERROCAL

When most people think of “Archie Comics” they think of wholesome and sweet, but “Riverdale,” a spin-off of “Archie,” might uncover a new twist to the original 1940’s comics.

“Riverdale” is a new teen drama on The CW and airs Tuesdays at 9/8 central. The show is centered around Archie Andrews (K.J. Apa), Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) and Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse).

The show starts with the death of a new character named Jason Blossom and

the start of the love triangle between Betty, Veronica and Archie.

Jamie Swetnam, junior music and theater double major, said she liked that the comics related to everyday life and the romance between Betty and Archie. “‘Archie Comics’ brought the twist of comedy and romance between … high school love and the friendships that everyone shared,” Swetnam said. “They (Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead) treated everyone like family, even though they weren’t really related.”

In the new series, Jughead spends a lot of time at

the diner, per usual. Instead of eating as much, he spends his time watching everything that is going on and writes about it. “(Jughead) has always been misunderstood,” Swetnam said. “In this way, he’s really letting his true colors show.”

Kiera Chitwood, sophomore graphic design major, said she likes “Archie Comics” but because the show takes a different take on morals, she said she will not be watching it.

“I usually stay away from dark, gritty spin-offs,” Chitwood said. “It’s largely unnecessary and it has a lot of

morals in there that would make me not want to root for the main character, and I enjoy rooting for the main character.”

For fans of the “Archie Comics” this show has traces of the well-known storyline but is different in terms of the characteristics of the original comics. The show fits in the high school American drama genre along with another CW hit, the “Vampire Diaries.”

With more of a avant garde atmosphere within the show, it is quite possible that a new crowd will be introduced to the legendary character, Archie Andrews.

Courtesy of The CW Network

Archie Andrews, played by K.J. Apa, and Jughead Jones, played by Cole Sprouse, enter a scene in the CW’s ‘Riverdale.” New episodes air every Thursday night.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

DIY fundraising reaps success for ISP

Q&A: What is off limits in comedy?

Achieving goals through one painting at a time

Kevin Kelton, instructor of television writing at the University of California, Los Angeles, is a professional writer whose career spans more than 22 different comedy series. Out of everything on his resume, his time as a writer from 1983-1985 for “Saturday Night Live” is one of the most notable. In this Q&A, Kelton shares his opinion on edgy political statements in comedy — specifically the situation with recently fired “SNL” writer Katie Rich and her controversial tweet Jan. 20 about President Donald J. Trump’s 10-year-old-son.

BY HANNAH PRESTON

Q: Where is the line between comedy and politics?

A&E EDITOR

Not only do International Service Project participants have the trying task of spreading the gospel to unreached nations, but tasked with finding the money to do so.

Even after writing support letters and engaging in team fundraisers, some students need to find additional ways to come up with the cash.

Gwendolyn Ramirez, sophomore nutrition and food sciences major, has improved her entrepreneurial skills by selling hand-made designs to help her raise her contribution.

Inspired by fellow students last year, she said she wanted to become more proactive in her fundraising efforts.

“Asking people for money, in general, is awkward; selling crafts is a little less awkward because you’re giving them a good in exchange,” Ramirez

A: Wow. Why not start with the toughest question? The answer is that there is no line. There are probably hundreds or thousands of infinite lines. The question is in terms of where the material is published. (In regard to Rich’s tweet), it was not on “Saturday Night Live,” but in her personal Twitter feed. Should she have done that in an official capacity, I might be a little bit more sanguine with (her dismissal from “SNL”).

I’m not sure private citizens in their personal, private life, should be losing jobs over something like this.

Q: Would have the repercussions been different if the joke wasn’t said on such a public platform?

A: No, (but) every situation is unique. Be aware there may be a lot more than meets the eye. Now this is pure speculation, but (there is a) range of things that could be going on. This could have been a line that has been written for “Weekend Update” that was rejected, and she decided to cowboy it on her Twitter feed. There are a lot of things that could’ve happened that we don’t know about.

Q: Within comedy is there anything off limits?

Abi Auer | Banner

Gwendolyn Ramirez, sophomore nutrition and food sciences major, paints finishing touches on one of her items. While receiving inspiration through scenery, Ramirez enjoys putting her own spin on her creations. Ramirez mainly uses social media as a way of advertising her creations. Items range in size and price with magnets selling at $3 a piece and wall art from $10-$25. said. “It’s also made me more confident in having a definite goal that I’m working toward; making me push myself out of my comfort zone to do what needs to be done.”

Ramirez mainly promotes

her crafts through social media, and she created the account “isp_designs_by_gwen” on Instagram to share pictures of her creations. Everything featured on the account is hand-painted and inspired by

Ramirez’s own style and varies in price.

“I’ve always loved scenery in art so I adopted that style. It also gives you a lot of freedom to mix certain colors and be less defi-

‘Starcatcher’ play premieres Feb. 17

BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

Preparation is already underway for this spring’s first theater production.

Premiering Feb. 17, “Peter and the Starcatcher” redefines the classic story of never growing up.

Originally a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-seller “Peter and the Starcatchers,” this story was adapted to the stage by Rick Elice, with music composed by Wayne Barker and will now be brought to life again on the Wallace Theatre stage.

Frank Mihelich, director and assistant professor of threatre, says she enjoys the challenging yet rewarding aspects of this production.

“The play is imaginative… it is not a traditional realism–everybody is on stage the whole time. That’s been both what’s exciting about it but also the challenge because it is not just your typical ‘walk here, set here’ type of thing,” Mihelich said.

Alhough it is not technically considered a musical, “Peter and the Starcatcher” includes some musical aspects. With about six singing and dancing numbers, the story of Peter Pan before Neverland is told.

The show takes audiences

7

on an adventure telling the untold story behind the childhood classic.

Daniel Beimford, freshman theatre major, is not only debuting on the Wallace Theatre stage but is starring as Peter Pan. “Overall, this show is a lot different from most plays because it’s very fun, but also very emotional,” Beimford said. “It has been the most intense process I have ever been a part of but also the most worth it. This has definitely been one of the best productions of which I’ve been a part.”

“Peter and the Starcatcher” will seem nostalgic to the Disney film that is widely loved, but involves elements that audiences may not be expecting.

“People are not expecting for it to be as emotional as it is (the play) paints Peter Pan as almost a tragedy because he never gets to grow up and he is a boy forever, and all these people he meets and falls in love with grow up and he sees them leave him,” Beimford said. “The emotional arcs in this story is something that people are going to walk away with.”

The production will run until Feb. 25, and tickets are $10 for students, $12 for faculty and $15 for the general public. The shows start at 7:30 p.m. except for Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.

nite with shapes and lines.”

Ramirez said.

Through her art, Ramirez has been able to transform scraps of wood into imaginative magnets and wall hangings.

Fundraising is no easy task, but taking the DIY route may be the way of reaping success.

For Ramirez, it is through crafting that she gains confidence in herself and reaching her goal.

‘Silence’ creates noise within the religious world

BY ZACK PETERS STAFF WRITER

Lauren Shelburne | Banner

Daniel Beimford (left to right), freshman theatre major, Caleb Leal, sophomore theatre major, and Andrew Cochran, senior theatre major, rehearse.

Lauren Shelburne | Banner

Andrew Cochran (left to right), Ashley Essex, sophomore theatre major, Maddison Rickard, junior theatre major, and Caleb Leal, practice dancing.

“Silence” tells the story of two Jesuit priests who travel to 17th century Japan to locate their mentor after hearing rumors he has rejected God and Christian faith.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Shūsaku Endō and is directed by Martin Scorsese.

Scorsese, who is known for his outrageous and high-energy films such as “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) and “The Departed” (2006), slows his pace and tightens the focus to produce a deliberate and disciplined film with “Silence.”

Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver give career-best performances as Father Rodrigues (Garfield) and Garupe (Driver), Scorsese’s directing is as sharp as ever, but the most compelling point is its plot of “Silence.”

Where as most religious films appear like marketing tools for Christianity rather than actual movies, “Silence” takes a real look at Christianity that does not shy away from the

messiness and challenges that come with a life devoted to faith.

Rather than creating a neat and simple Christian film, Scorsese chooses to deal with persecution, doubt and the effect they can have on a relationship with God. Any Christian who has questioned faith and wrestled with God may easily relate to this film and find its authenticity to be a breath of fresh air.

“Silence” poses incredibly challenging questions such as: “Why does God allow suffering?” “Does God still accept those who deny him?” and “Why does God seem silent at times, but does not attempt to answer these questions?”

They result in an ending that never resolves and forces viewers to think and determine their own takeaways.

Inevitably, some viewers will be dissatisfied, but with content throughout the film that points to Jesus, the journey is worth traveling.

“Silence” is nominated in the upcoming Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

A: “SNL” has made jokes about presidential children. They do stuff on these kids all the time, so this idea that children are off limits — that’s a gentleman’s agreement, but there’s no law about it and people step over that line all the time.

Q: Would the joke have been received better if it was by a comedian who has been known to be racier?

A: Absolutely. It depends on the joke. It depends on who they’re doing it about. There’s a talent to being able to (deliver a sensitive joke) and not offend. Their charisma helps sell edgy material.

Q: How has social media altered the face of comedy?

A: Comedy shouldn’t stay off of social media, but social media has changed all interpersonal interactions. Saying this is just about Katie Rich or just about a joke is not true: It is the problem with the written word. It is not so much about Twitter as it is about how people perceive something that they read.

Q: How do political sketches on “SNL” come to be?

A: Usually, that is the last thing to be written because we want it to be timely. Every week it happens differently. Whether there is something in the news or you have someone who does a great impression.

Q: Who do you think within the comedy industry handles sensitive topics the best?

A: Jon Stewart was a master and everybody is missing his voice in the conversation. Louis C.K. breaks down walls with which most other comedians would have trouble. There are a lot of people that do it well — we’re actually living in a time that is a comedy renaissance.

BY HANNAH PRESTON DESIGN BY JULIANA BONTRAGER

Orwell’s ‘1984’ back as Amazon’s No. 3 best seller

BY AUDREY STODDARD

ASST. A&E EDITOR

Seeming to coincide with recent political events, George Orwell’s “1984” has found its way back to the No. 3 top spot on the charts in 2017.

Published in 1949, the novel pictures a dystopia society where “Big Brother” has an eye out for all humanity during a time of political turmoil where individuality is silenced under a totalitarian rule. The novel bounced up to the No. 1 spot on Amazon’s best-seller list, post-Presidential inauguration.

Dr. James Lu, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of English said, “the novel allegorically depicts a horrible au-

thoritarian state. The government attempts to exert a total control of people’s minds and actions.”

Lu said he would not draw any parallels between the novel and the U.S. government because fundamentally, Americans live in a democracy far from what Orwell depicts.

However, some did see similarities between the novel and today’s society.

Between presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway’s “alternative facts” and Orwell’s “newspeak,” the media seems to be a factor when the question of parallels between today and the novel come up.

In the novel, the media is where society received its source of news of what was

going on in the world. Though paralleled ‘1984’ rather than many civilians believed the President Trump,” Haugforce-fed facts of the totalitar- land said. “This was what the ian government was feeding world of ‘1984’ thrust upon them, one brave man (Win- its people–scraps of truth embedded in lies. A lot of Amerston Smith), did not. icans fall victim Madito this exact type son Haugof thing from the land, sophOnly time will tell media. Only time o m o r e if President Trump will tell if President English major, said himself will parallel Trump himself will parallel ‘1984’. she loves ‘1984’. Haugland also “ 1 9 8 4 ” Madison Haugland, pointed out a key because of the sophomore English major difference between the novel and toquestions day’s government. it raises about justice, free will “A lot of people are worried and the myth of self- their personal freedoms are on the verge of being stripped autonomy.

“There is a fear that par- away, but a key difference is in allels may arise. If anything, ‘1984’ the people didn’t realize the media has more strongly this was happening,” Haugland

said. “The society of ‘1984’ had accepted this as normal; constant surveillance and limited freedoms had become normal to them. This may be what Americans fear so in their desire to know what the future holds politically they turn to Orwell’s predictions,” The people in Orwell’s dystopia socity were far more naive than than U.S. society with social media and neswfeeds at Americans fingerips.

Natalie Carter, sophomore English major, said there is a resemblance between the novel and today’s government as a whole.

“The novel explores the idea of power in government and how exactly the balance between what ‘really’ happens or what should happen

is somewhat opposite of what does occur,” Carter said. “People in America today find correlations between ‘1984’ and their own skepticism toward the government, whether that be President Trump in particular or just the government as a whole,” Though some see a likeness between the novel and today’s government, resemblences are not confirmed to be accurate.

Whether the parallels are valid or not, “1984” is a classic story that shows how corruption in government can affect society.

As of Feb. 9, “1984” sits at the No. 3 spot on Amazon’s bestseller list, but does not make an appearance on the New York Times’ list.

‘Archie Comics’ receives modern twist in new ‘Riverdale’ series

BY RAEGAN MELFE ASST. A&E EDITOR

DESIGN BY GIOVANNA BERROCAL

When most people think of “Archie Comics” they think of wholesome and sweet, but “Riverdale,” a spin-off of “Archie,” might uncover a new twist to the original 1940’s comics.

“Riverdale” is a new teen drama on The CW and airs Tuesdays at 9/8 central. The show is centered around Archie Andrews (K.J. Apa), Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) and Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse).

The show starts with the death of a new character named Jason Blossom and

the start of the love triangle between Betty, Veronica and Archie.

Jamie Swetnam, junior music and theater double major, said she liked that the comics related to everyday life and the romance between Betty and Archie. “‘Archie Comics’ brought the twist of comedy and romance between … high school love and the friendships that everyone shared,” Swetnam said. “They (Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead) treated everyone like family, even though they weren’t really related.”

In the new series, Jughead spends a lot of time at

the diner, per usual. Instead of eating as much, he spends his time watching everything that is going on and writes about it. “(Jughead) has always been misunderstood,” Swetnam said. “In this way, he’s really letting his true colors show.”

Kiera Chitwood, sophomore graphic design major, said she likes “Archie Comics” but because the show takes a different take on morals, she said she will not be watching it.

“I usually stay away from dark, gritty spin-offs,” Chitwood said. “It’s largely unnecessary and it has a lot of

morals in there that would make me not want to root for the main character, and I enjoy rooting for the main character.”

For fans of the “Archie Comics” this show has traces of the well-known storyline but is different in terms of the characteristics of the original comics. The show fits in the high school American drama genre along with another CW hit, the “Vampire Diaries.”

With more of a avant garde atmosphere within the show, it is quite possible that a new crowd will be introduced to the legendary character, Archie Andrews.

Courtesy of The CW Network

Archie Andrews, played by K.J. Apa, and Jughead Jones, played by Cole Sprouse, enter a scene in the CW’s ‘Riverdale.” New episodes air every Thursday night.

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February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

Tournament reveals talent, Siblings encourage tenacity in upcoming season each other on field

BY SARAH BROWN

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Softball season is underway at California Baptist University, and the team took on four non-conference opponents to kick off the season Feb. 3-4 at the Desert Stinger Tournament in Las Vegas.

CBU dropped four out of the five games, with a mercy-rule 15-1 victory over Concordia University Portland. The Lancers came out hot in the second inning, scoring six runs with one unearned rebuttal from the Cavaliers. CBU kept its hot streak in the fourth and fifth innings, scoring five and four runs respectively.

Ciara Stapp, freshman communication studies major and pitcher, made her collegiate debut allowing only one run and two hits, and she threw two strikeouts in the first three innings of play.

Iveth Alvarado, sophomore health sciences major and utility player, stepped up to the circle to close out the game and finished with two strikeouts under her belt.

Newcomers and veterans hit the field including Ali Subia, junior kinesiology major and third baseman, who scored four runs while Caitlyn Lloyd, freshman journalism and new media major and outfielder, and Brittany Galvez, freshman kinesiology major and third basemen, scored three runs a piece.

Deanna Alarcon, freshman liberal studies major and second baseman, also put two runs on the board before the game’s conclusion.

Amanda said. “If I mess up, she’s always telling me it’s okay ; we all mess up sometimes.”

Two softball players at CaliThe sisters did not plan on fornia Baptist University share playing collegiate sports toa bond closer than that of just gether. Yet, both sisters were teammates. Amanda Spring- recruited for the softball team. stead, junior psychology ma“I ended up at CBU, and jor and outfielder, and Kellye Kellye was still in the recruitSpringstead, sophomore un- ing process so I thought she declared major was going to and pitcher, are go somewhere sisters on the I feel more comfortable else,” Amanda softball team. on the field because said. “Last minPlaying two of her, and I know ute coach Bill different posiBaber brought tions with no she’ll have my back no her on and we expertise of matter what. were super hapthe other’s role, py about being at Amanda and the same school Kellye Springstead, together.”

Kellye find a way to connect Kellye said sophomore undeclared their differencone of the benmajor es with a fun, efits of being on sibling rivalry. a team with a sibling gives the Amanda said having the sport a family-tie feeling. support of her teammates is “I am more comfortnice, but having familial sup- able on the field because of port is better. her, and I know she’ll have “Being a student-athlete my back no matter what,” can be really challenging at Kellye said. times, so it’s nice to have someOn the other hand, Amanone that you completely trust da said it makes the experience around and who can comfort more competitive. you,” Amanda said.

“We intrasquad a lot, so I Kellye said Amanda moti- face her and go up to bat against vates her on and off the field as her,” Amanda said. “We coman athlete and a sister. pete a lot. Some days she gets “She yells at me sometimes me out every time and other to get me to do what I need to days I’ll hit off of her pitch.” be doing,” Kellye said. “On the Kellye said there is an advanfield, she’s always supportive tage to having someone else to and always telling me to kill it back her up and Amanda said today and get my spots.” she admires the friendly comAmanda said Kellye always petition they have on the field. uplifts and supports her.

“Having my sister there “When I’m in the outfield and that sibling rivalry is aland something isn’t going right ways fun,” Amanda said. “In for me she always tells me I got the end, we’re always there for this and I am good enough,” each other.”

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Jacob Gonzalez | Athletics

Ashley Coleman, sophmore early childhood studies major and pitcher, prepares to wind up for the pitch against her opponent. The softball team recently kicked off their season in the Desert Stinger Tournament in Las Vegas.

CBU went head-to-head against Central Washington University and West Texas A&M University later in the day and fell 11-7 and 8-3, respectively. The following day, the team went up against Stanislaus State University and California State University, Chico.

Up against Stanislaus State,

CBU put one run on the board early in the second and again in the sixth. Subia scored the first run while Erin Burkhart, senior criminal justice major and catcher, hit a solo home run in the sixth, but it was not enough to overcome Stan State who outscored the Lancers 3-2.

Against Chico State, the Wild-

cats scored two unanswered runs, but not easily. CBU was strong on the defensive end to limit CSU runs.

The team headed to Utah Feb. 9-11 to play in the Dixie State Tournament and beat both Western Washington University 8-2, and Montana State Billings University 11-3.

City of Riverside honors Adcock, Rowland

BY SARAH BROWN

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR California Baptist University’s Gary Adcock, head baseball coach, and Rick Rowland, men and women’s swim coach, were recognized Jan. 21 for their immense work and effort as both were inducted into the Riverside Hall of Fame.

Rowland’s career started as a teenager working alongside his father, who was a coach at Pepperdine University.

“I worked with kids ages 10-18 years old during my dad’s water polo and swim camps,” Rowland said.

Since the beginning of his career, Rowland had a focus on teaching athletes the necessary skills and fundamentals. Now, he focuses on teaching athletes to be well-rounded individuals in every area of their lives.

“We are working with a higher level of athlete now,” Rowland said. “We would like them to develop into a student-athlete that is committed to winning team titles while striving for excellence in the classroom and growing spiritually while they are here at CBU.” Throughout his coaching career at CBU, Rowland said his favorite memories are the bonds created with athletes, winning two titles this last season and, ultimately, when alumni return.

“Hearing one (of ) my alumni return to lead our weekly team devotion and give their testimony how CBU impacted them to find Christ and grow in Christ brought me to tears,” Rowland said.

Rowland added that his favorite part about coaching is seeing his athletes progress.

“You have the opportunity to watch them grow in many different areas,” Rowland said.

Rowland said he is grateful and,above all humbled, to be

named to the Riverside HOF. “My name is there with pro-athletes, Olympians and many incredible coaches and community members, but in a way it means I’m getting older,” Rowland said.

Katelynn Liddell, alumna of CBU and a former swimmer, said coach Rowland impacts his players with his attitude and management.

“He is laid-back and loves life, which inspires his swimmers to be the same way,” Liddell said.

“It was fun having him as a coach. He gets work done, but has a good time along the way.”

Alongside Rowland in the Riverside HOF is Adcock, who began his coaching career in his final year of his own collegiate baseball career at the University of California, Los Angeles.

“My playing days were ending and I didn’t want to get away from the game,” Adcock said. “I began helping as an undergrad assistant with different aspects of the game, from batting to hitting some fun groundouts.”

Adcock said his favorite part about coaching is he never feels like he is going to work.

“Some people say ‘I have to go to work’ or ‘I have to go to my job’ but I don’t feel like I am working,” Adcock said. “I’m passionate about (the) development of these guys spiritually, athletically and academically.”

Adcock said he enjoys the connections with his athletes that coaching has provided, especially when alumni make an appearance.

“I get satisfaction in seeing them come back to alumni games and so forth; I’m doing what God wanted me to do,” Adcock said.

After learning of his Riverside HOF recognition, Adcock’s initial reaction was spent reflecting on his 24-year-long coaching career.

“You don’t get recognized for

something like that if you haven’t been doing it for a while,” Adcock said.

Humbled by his recognition, Adcock said his players and the community around him have played a part in this milestone.

“I have great affinity for the city of Riverside, for CBU, for baseball and the alumni and current players who play for me and my assistant coaches,” Adcock said. “It was great that all their work got recognized because it tied everything that I hold dear to me together.”

Nathan Antoun, alumnus and former baseball player, said Adcock significantly impacted his life on and off the field.

“In my time at CBU, I learned the true meaning of words like commitment, dedication and integrity,” Antoun said. “These words become ingrained in the character of the products of CBU baseball and we carry them with us as we go through life. I learned what it means to find a way and get it done with no excuses.”

Antoun said life is like baseball as it does not always go as planned, but Adcock set an example and motivated them to push through and keep going.

“Excuses never fix the problem, work does,” Antoun said.

“When things do not go right for coach, he simply works harder, whether that means using his day off to drive eight hours to scout a game, hold a longer practice or look for other options to fix the problem.”

Antoun described Adcock as the type of person who will work relentlessly in order to be successful because, for Adcock, baseball is more than a game.

After years of dedication to CBU, both coaches will be enshried by the Riverside HOF as their names go down in history along with the city of Riverside’s finest athletes, coaches and those who made impacts.

Courtesy of CBU Athletics

Rick Rowland, head coach of the men’s and women’s swim team, prepares for a day of practice with his swimmers. He uses encouragment and inspiration to push his athletes to work hard in every aspect of their lives.

Courtesy of CBU Athletics

Gary Adcock, head coach of the baseball team, motivates and influences his athletes both on the field and in the classroom. Adcock emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination and dedication in all areas of life.

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February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

Mihalko tallies new career record to see how hard work is paying off in the end.”

The athlete said the team Cassidy Mihalko, senior does not like to focus on rankbusiness administration major ings. The Lancers are ranked and guard at California Baptist No. 8 in the NCAA Division II. University, surpassed a 2,000 “Essentially it is a voting poll career-point milestone Jan. on people’s opinions and where 30 during the they think women’s basshould I don’t like to focus on how you ketball team’s be,” Mihalko 81-55 home many points I score, but it’s said. “It’s rewin against rewarding to see how hard warding to the Universiranked work is paying off in the be ty of Hawaii, No. 8 comend. pared to othHilo.

Mihalko Cassidy Mihalko, er teams.” only needMihalko senior business administration said her next ed 16 points major and guard goal for the to break the 2,000 career team is to be point threshold. Instead, she undefeated in the Pacific West accumulated 25 points in the Conference this season. game against UHH. “We learned that no other Humbled by the achieve- team has been undefeated in ment, Mihalko said it is reward- the PacWest,” Mihalko said. ing to be a top scorer on the “In my senior year, I want to women’s team. win the PacWest tournament “I’m thankful to have great because we haven’t won the teammates who look for me, PacWest tournament. We lost pass me the ball and support me in the finals every year.” on the court,” Mihalko said. “I Jarrod Olson, head coach of don’t like to focus on how many the team, commented on Mipoints I score, but it’s rewarding halko’s talents as a basketball

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player on the women’s team.

“It’s been a lot of fun to coach her in the last four years,” Olson said. “She has a great work ethic, she’s a great teammate and she is a good role model for younger players.”

Olson said Mihalko’s contributions have been essential to the team’s success this season.

“She has contributed in a big way in scoring and rebounding this year,” Olson said. “Having her out on the floor makes things a lot easier on offense.”

Olson said he is happy the program is able to boast a player such as Mihalko.

“It is a nice way to recognize her achievements throughout her career,” Olson said.

“We’re really happy she has a lot more games to go, but we’re really proud of her and her hard work.”

Mihalko will continue to lead the team through the rest of season toward a PacWest win.

The Lancers currently hold an overall record of 24-2 and are preparing for their final home game in the Van Dyne Gym Feb. 27 against Point Loma Nazarene University at 5 p.m.

Jacob Gonzalez | Athletics

Cassidy Mihalko, senior business administration major and guard, looks to shoot over an opponent. Mihalko recently grabbed her 2,000th career point Jan. 30 in a game against University of Hawaii, Hilo.

Women’s basketball grabs top-10 spot in NCAA Division II polls

BY JEFF KISSEL

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The women’s basketball team holds an undefeated ranking in the PacWest Conference this season and is ranked No. 8 in the NCAA Division II polls.

The 24-2 Lancers possess a 20-game winning streak starting with a 91-73 home victory Nov. 17 against California State University, San Bernardino.

Their most recent win was a Feb. 4 victory against Brigham Young University, Hawaii. Jarrod Olson, head coach of the women’s basketball team, said it is nice to be ranked in top-10 for NCAA Div. II. “We will focus on our ranking at the end of the season,” Olson said.

“The women feel proud of the season we have so far.”

Olson said his favorite part

of the season is showing up every day and spending quality time with the players.

“I’m trying to value my time on the team,” Olson said. “The women’s favorite part this season is beating Azusa Pacific.”

Olson said his goal is to make the most of his team this season.

“We have a great group of seniors this year,” Olson said.

“My job is to put us in the best position possible.”

Athletes petition for recognition, change in commencement

BY MICHELE MUNOZ

dent-athletes from other states.

SPORTS EDITOR After being shared through various social media platforms, California Baptist Universi- the positive responses created ty is reviewing a petition to pro- the support needed to advance vide sashes of recognition upon the petition. graduation to student-athletes Dreyer contacted Kent DaPaizlee Dreyer, senior com- cus, vice president of enrollmunication studies major and ment and student services, to driver on the women’s water discuss the next steps for the polo team, began the process petition. of her petition her freshman “The students who produced year after being told CBU did the proposal did a wonderful not recognize j o b,” student-athletes Dacus during graduation.

It’s been a goal of mine to said. “It “I have been well graduate as a four-year was wanting to be a colthought college athlete and have out, had lege athlete since I was a young girl that recognized. g o o d and so coming in reason(to CBU) I had aling and Paizlee Dreyer, gave a ways wondered why we didn’t get senior communication studies good arsashes,” Dreyer gument major and driver for havsaid. “It’s been a goal of mine to graduate as a ing athletes wear sashes.” four-year college athlete and The petition has already have that recognized.” been reviewed by Dacus and has After discussing the idea of a been sent forward to the Execupetition with Brittany McWaid, tive Council. The proposal is to senior public relations ma- be reviewed and decided within jor, and other athletes, Dreyer the next month. found the athletes had a similar Although the council’s anstance on the matter. swer has not been received, “It’s something we feel we Dreyer said this is the perfect should be recognized for,” time to approve the sashes as Dreyers said. “The hard work the athletic teams will transiwe put into this school and how tion to NCAA Division I in 2018. many hours we put into get our Other athletes, including grades right and be eligible and some alumni, agree with the be on a sports team is some- petition and wish they would thing we feel needs to be seen have received recognition upon and recognized; it’s been a goal graduating. of ours forever.”

“The petition is the right Dreyer received responses thing to do because for so long from CBU alumni, current stu- athletes have been walking with dent-athletes at CBU and stu- no recognition at graduation af-

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ter putting hundreds of hours of training representing this school,” said Brent Teraoka, alumnus and former driver for the men’s water polo team.

Teraoka said his efforts as a student-athlete were not recognized during his graduation.

“Since (graduation) I have nothing to show for graduating besides my cap and gown,” Teraoka said. “Having a sash that would signify me as being a student-athlete would have meant so much more to me because I could look at it and remember what I did at school. I wasn’t just a student, but a student-athlete.”

Regardless of the outcome of the petition, Dreyer said she hopes to leave student -thletes as well as non-athletes a message of self-worth.

“Never feel like you are a small person and you don’t have a word. Always feel like you have a say,” Dreyer said.

“Whether it gets passed or not, it went far and I was speaking for all of us as athletes.”

The petition is currently active on change.org. It can be viewed or signed by searching “CBU athletes get sashes for graduation” on the site. The goal of the proposal is to have sashes worn by student-athletes at the 2017 spring commencement.

If the proposal passes, Dreyer, McWaid and the petition’s other signees will have succeeded in changing the way student-athletes are honored in graduation ceremonies from now on.

Kamille Diaz, senior sociology major and guard, said she does not like to look at rankings until later in the season.

“It’s cool, but there is still a lot of work to be done,” Diaz said. “The season will work itself out in the end.”

Diaz said her favorite part of the season is spending time with the seniors on the team.

“As seniors, we are trying to enjoy the last year on the team,”

Diaz said. “I also enjoy the winning streak we have and we’re just enjoying every game.”

Diaz explained her goal as a player is to finish strong.

“One goal that I have is to win the PacWest Conference Championship,” Diaz said.

“With that we’ll be able to play in the NCAA Tournament.”

Olson will continue to lead the team through a successful season run. He, along with the

women’s team, said he has high hopes of maintaining the NCAA D-II top-10 ranking.

The Lancers will be on the road for their next game Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. against Dixie State University in St.George, Utah.

If the team continues its winning streak, CBU Lancers will get another chance to compete at the PacWest Conference, March 2-4 in Irvine, Calif.

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February 10, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 8

Snapchat sued by outraged mothers

er students, while recognizing the concerns, agree a solution needs to be presented but admit the problem isn’t with Snapchat. Some say it comes down to user responsibility.

“It begins with the parents.

It’s not a secret that Cosmo, Buzzfeed and the Daily Mail are on Snapchat and that they

BY NINASOPHIA STOWE are inappropriate,” said Lexi ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Gunn, sophomore music composition major.

While Snapchat is considDr. Kristopher Floyd, proered one of the most popular fessor of marketing, validated social media apps by Business the mother’s concerns while Insider in the past year, some confirming that placing an age find Snapchat is too risqué for limit on the app would cause its younger audience. A con- negative backlash. cerned mother, among many “It is important to have others, filed a lawsuit against clear guidelines in place for the company for its inappro- content as well as consequencpriate content. es for noncompliance,” Floyd The mothsaid. “Given that er’s grievance Snapchat’s user was directly demographics related to conare a bit youngtent posted er, this is particby advertisers ularly importsuch as Cosant.” mopolitan, Dr. Kristopher Floyd Floyd and Buzzfeed, and students professor of marketing many People who at CBU agree are displayed with the confreely to Snapcerns not only chat’s entire for themselves audience despite the large but for those that may be too number of younger subscrib- young. ers.

“No parent wants their Many students at Califor- child to have exposure to innia Baptist University use this appropriate content. When app regularly. This includes a platform such as Snapchat Rebecca Hudson, junior lib- exists, there is an expectaeral studies major, who is also tion that users can utilize the concerned about the content platform in a safe manner. displayed on the app because Snapchat and other platforms of her 11-year-old sister. should have such measures “It’s scary that at 11 she’s in place so as not to face lawseeing things that I didn’t suits,” Floyd said. even see at 16 because she’s in Despite the concern over a generation that is addicted Snapchat’s inappropriate conto social media. It’s highly in- tent and its impact on the miappropriate and she shouldn’t nors who use the app, many be allowed to use the app.” students at CBU still continue Many parents and older to use the popular app. Time siblings have concerns over will tell how advertisers on the content and the younger Snapchat adjust their content. audience subjected to it. Oth- to respect all users.

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Professor assists in integrating refugees

BY DOMINICK COPAS

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Dr. Amy Stumpf, professor of Christian ministries at California Baptist University, started an English teaching program in Riverside at the Palm Baptist Church as part of an ongoing mission to integrate refugees into the workforce.

Stumpf saw the need for such a program a few summers ago when she realized the refugee settlement program in Riverside County lacked necessary support.

She explained that the start of her program was anything but glamorous.

“When I started it, I was everything,” Stumpf said. “I would teach and drive; but then I had to turn it over to some other women who actually formed the non-profit Glocally Connected.”

During the school year, Stumpf helps as best she can by recruiting students to help with various activities the more formally organized, Glocally Connected needs, such as driving student refugees, child care and teaching.

Stumpf ’s initial reasoning behind putting a lot of work into this program and helping refugees with their settlement is perhaps the greatest motivator for potential volunteers.

“There’s a need, so if there’s a need that I can meet, why would I not meet it?”

Stumpf said.

There is an inherent chal-

lenge as refugees come to the United States with different levels of proficiency in English. Some, including former interpreters for the U.S. military, may know the language quite well, while others may have no grasp at all.

Even if their English is near perfect, many struggle to find classes for a variety of reasons including social issues concerning women and education, challenges having to do with time and the need for childcare. The problems for these men and women do not end once school is finished.

Stumpf noted many find difficulty in securing a professional job, as most settle for driving for Uber or local night security. Better integration is necessary, she said, because well-integrated people help the community grow as opposed to those who are disenfranchised.

Despite the difficulty, Stumpf acknowledges one particular refugee individual, a former interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, as a proud success story from this program. Although his English was excellent to begin with because of his profession, it is no small miracle that he now works as a welfare benefit case manager for Riverside.

Aside from students, Stumpf has found a way to include friends, family and other CBU faculty in the program, including Karen Shade, lecturer in computing software

BY DOMINICK COPAS

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

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Mr. Aria sits and reflects on his time spent at the English teaching program and the impact Glocally Connected has had on him along with the other refugees who came into the community to build a better future for themselves. and data sciences.

Stumpf and Shade work toward the integration of refugees into the workforce as well as into the community. Currently, the two are planning a baby shower for one of the refugee women. Shade noted this social inclusion is just as crucial to the integration of refugees into American society.

“It’s important on a social level because it shows friendship and acceptance especially [for] our refugee women,” Shade said. “It’s a scary environment, so to feel like they have American friends that care about them and will advocate for them (is important).”

Although there are many helping refugees resettle, there are others opposed to such action who held the negative opinions of refugees once they have been resettled in the United States.

Stumpf acknowledges this and the detrimental effects on both the refugees and their communities, as those who do not contribute to the economy and acquire unemployment soon become a drain on the community.

“Well settled people make really strong communities,” Stumpf said.

As Stumpf continues to gather support for the cause

and student volunteers, she laments much of what the program needs has to do with funding and supplies. Gas can take a toll on both the reserves of the program and the volunteers who offer to drive the English students to and from school.

There is a need for support as refugees are forced out of their home countries into the unknown, where they must carve out lives for themselves.

Their integration, both social and economic, will help the communities they are placed in, or in turn, their rejection and disenfranchisement can hurt those same communities.

Downtown Los Angeles hosted TechFair LA Jan. 26, where thousands of job seekers and employers gathered to discover and demonstrate the latest technology.

At the event, companies ranged from Tesla to Comparably. Similar to LinkedIn, Comparably notifies clients of positions but connects people with the companies they are interested in after subscribing.

Armen Avedissian, chief marketing officer at Comparably, said the event had significant impact on the community and those who attended because of the togetherness of companies at all levels. Job seekers were able to learn about a multitude of firms and the technology showcased.

“It was a true honor (to be at this event),” Avedissian said.

Jason Nazar, chief executive officer at Comparably, partnered with Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, to host the event that included 10,000 job seekers which was filled for much of the day. Garcetti had high hopes for the event.

“TechFair LA promises to be the tech community event of the year,” Garcetti said.

Among the hundreds of companies and their latest developments, it would be difficult to say Garcetti did anything but deliver on TechFair LA’s promises.

OPINION

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LANCER ON THE STREET What qualities do you look for in an ASCBU president?

Jessica Trussell Junior behavioral science major

Nathan Warren Sophomore mechanical engineering major

“Someone who is Christ-centered and spiritually focused, but also someone who is willing to serve.”

“Personable– I want to be able to approach this person and have a good conversation.”

Amber De Alba Senior nursing major

Kyle Reed Senior computer science major

Elise Lutz Senior nursing major

“He or she is trustworthy, keep to his or her word and continue to have a spiritual outlook.”

“Someone who takes initiative, well-rounded and gets a good feel of the overall goals of the student body.”

“Somebody who is looking out for all the students, not just the majority groups, and doesn’t let the position get to his or her head.”

Stand against the travel ban

BY DARLENE MERCADO OPINION EDITOR President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Jan. 27, that shocked the nation.

In his few weeks in office, Trump seems a man of his word. While I prayed he would not follow through with some of his proposed immigration policies, it is all quickly unfolding before us.

Trump has put policies into place regarding the refugee crisis, such as a temporary restriction immigration from seven

predominately Muslim countries, a 120-day moratorium on the Refugee Admissions Program, and a block on all Syrian refugees indefinitely.

This all comes from a place of fear — a natural feeling. Terrorist attacks such as the Orlando and San Bernardino shootings make us take a step back and realize the kind of world in which we live. We fear for our safety and that of our loved ones. Remember, those shooters were not refugees from these banned countries.

According to a study done by the CATO Institute, an American citizen has a 1 in 3.64 billion chance of getting killed by a refugee. Maybe it’s just me, but I’m more afraid of being killed by a drunken driver than a refugee.

These refugees are fleeing their country because their entire families have been bombed.

Do you really think they want to relive that?

Yes, I agree there needs to be a better screening process and I don’t think we need to let just

anyone into our country, but why couldn’t that have been the answer?

As a “Christian” nation, I expect more.

The Lord left us this awesome and sacred book the Bible and clearly states how we are to treat this group of foreigners.

Let me brief you: Leviticus 19:33-34 reads, “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born.

Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.”

Deuteronomy 10:18-19 — “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.”

Is that not so evidently clear?

The Lord is commanding the Israelites to treat the foreigner as if they are their own kin,

because they themselves were once foreigners. As a child of immigrant parents who left their war-torn country seeking life, I cannot disregard how I came to be a U.S.-born citizen.

I cannot be silent.

How can such horrifying images of children washed up on beaches not be enough to move someone’s heart?

We have the resources to aid these people, to remove them from such horrific circumstances and to save their lives. I do not believe my life is at risk helping the widows and orphans. As much as we would love to live comfortable lives, being a Christian is not supposed to be comfortable.

I have enough faith in my God that he will protect me, and if not, may his will be done because I am standing for what he has called me to do.

As Christians we are called to love. Stand up for what you claim to believe. Pray, protest and call your senators and representatives. Stand up for love.

Uphold separation of church and state

BY KAITLYNN LABIT MANAGING EDITOR

There is a reason the separation of church and state exist — it keeps political views, parties and propaganda from segregating the body of the church, from putting too much power and influence into the hands of the pastor and it negates the possibility of politics being the deter-

mining factor in someone’s religious faith.

President Donald J. Trump addressed a campaign promise he made Feb. 2, to repeal the Johnson amendment. Created and approved in 1954, the Johnson amendment is a legislation that limits religious non-profit and tax-exempt organizations from endorsing or opposing political figures or candidates.

During his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump said he wants to “destroy” the amendment to “allow our representatives of faith to speak freely without fear of retribution.”

Correct me if I’m wrong but don’t we already have the freedom of speech and the freedom to vote? Both of which give everyone the right to “speak freely without fear of retribution”?

Pastors have the ability to offer guidance to the church community on who to vote for through discussing morals and ethics without name-dropping candidates.

If we each have our own right to vote, why should the church or the pastors have the power to dictate what candidate a church or us as individuals support or oppose?

Taking away the separation of church and government will give rise to the obvious rejection of attending to a church or believing in a faith because of a church’s political views and affiliation with certain candidates through endorsement.

Should people be turned off to going to certain churches or believing in a religion because of politics? The realm of politics and politicians is a corrupt and

complicated system that does not need to intertwine with the church.

The church is built on God’s laws and is, ultimately, governed by Him. If the Johnson Act is repealed and if politics and politicians have a line of connection with the church, it is only a matter of time before the governance of Christ is overthrown by the governance of man.

In a culture where beliefs become the only backbone of a person’s life, the separation of church and state needs to remain. The church should not be directly involved in politics.

“Destroying” the fine line of separation will not enhance our churches, our pastors or the realm of politics–but it will destroy us as a Christian community and those around us.

Political leaders must practice Netiquette recognition that it is but one of three equal branches of our federal government.’”

By calling this judge, one appointed by George W. Bush, a “so-called judge,” what respect is the president of the United Sates showing to the judge a former president believed was fit to hold the position? How can a citizen respect the president if he repeatedly takes to Twitter to express his opinion in an immature manner?

BY HANNAH TAMIMI “Just cannot believe a judge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF would put our country in such In high school, when some- peril. If something happens one was upset or angry with blame him and our court sysanother, one party would take tem. People pouring in. Bad!” to Twitter to bash the other, ei- Trump wrote Feb. 5. ther directly or discreetly. The While everyone, even the action, while immature, was president, is entitled to his forgivable of someone of that or her opinion, the presiage. Now imagine if an adult dent should not be taking to took to Twitter to immaturely Twitter to express his own. bash someone or something It is evident Trump does whenever he was upset about not support the decision the outcome. Now imagine made by the judge, but he should that adult is the president. respect it anyway. The judge is The presentirely fit to be in idency is the the position he is in most respected and the block has job in the United Now imagine reunited distressed States, and while if an adult families across the we are supposed country. There is took to Twitter to respect the such a thing as Netiperson who to immaturely quette, and the presholds the posi- bash someone ident is not demontion, how can strating it well. or something someone respect Several protests a man who does whenever he was erupted in airports not respect his upset about the nationwide makpeers within the ing it obvious that a outcome. Now nation? majority of the U.S. “The opinion imagine that adult does not agree with of this so-called is the president.

Trump’s ban either. judge, which Many took to Twitessentially takes law enforce- ter to express their disappointment away from our country, ment in the ban and let their is ridiculous and will be over- voices be heard. turned,” President Donald J. America has declined refTrump tweeted Feb. 4 in a re- ugees seeking shelter before, sponse to a blocked enforce- and many will never forget it. ment of Trump’s travel ban.

As the president, please keep According to the Washing- your opinions off Twitter and ton Post, U.S. District Judge respect the titles of those apJames L. Robart “wrote in his pointed by past presidents, or opinion that ‘fundamental’ to how do you expect to be treated the court’s work was ‘a vigilant in return?

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Stop stereotyping private-school education

BY NICOLE KLOPFER NEWS EDITOR As a child, you don’t choose what type of schooling you are given–your parents do. Parents are the core behind what type of school you will attend in the future– a public or private education in high school and college.

Growing up, I was lucky enough that my parents sent me to private school throughout my whole life.

My parents did not force it upon me to continue to pursue a private education; it was my decision.

I learned as I went into high school, private school kids have a reputation of coming from a higher-income family, expressing their faith and act a certain way. Every time I tell someone I went to a private school my whole life I am given the same answer: “Oh wow.” The answer comes as a shock to me because

many know the cost of private school and the reputation it holds.

There is no issue in going to private school your entire life, but many see it as being sheltered, living with strict rules and being protected from external influences. These stereotypes are somewhat true but at the same time, private school has shaped me into who I am today.

No matter what education a

student may receive, it is how he or she takes advantage of what they are given through the education they receive.

As many may see, the constant battle between publicand private-school education is present among students.

Depending on who you talk to, people will have different views about one side over the other. All students have a different experience with what education system they expe-

rienced. There are many students who go from public to private schools or private to public.

The perceptions of education are different but in the end, we are lucky enough to have any education at all. Many children and adults have absolutely no access to any kind of education, but we can use the knowledge we gain from what we learn and use it to make a change in the world.

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2.___ portrays former first lady Jackie Kennedy.

3._______is the untold story of three African-American women and NASA. 4. ____ is the actor who portrays a soldier on the front lines who does not believe in violence.

5.____is the actress who plays an aspiring actress who falls in love with a jazz pianist.

6. ____ is a musical home to the “City of Stars.”

7. _____ is nominated for Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as a dreamer and jazz pianist.

his nephew in ____.

9. In ___, a Polynesian princess sets sail with a demigod to save her island.

10. A professor and physicist team up in _____ to communicate with unexpected extraterrestrial visitors.

11. Based on a true story, ______ is about an adopted son who tries to find his family.

12. Starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis; ___.