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Volume 64 | Issue 9 | February 24, 2017

Community Life hosts Dream event – Students honor Black History Month with various music, dance and poetry performances.

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Morris elected ASCBU president by 2-1 margin BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR California Baptist University’s student body voted Kendall Morris, junior communication studies major, into office Feb. 10 as ASCBU executive president for the 20172018 school year. Morris won with 65 percent of the votes after weeks of

campaigning. He said he knew this position was not easily obtained and prepared for the trials. This was not Morris’ first time involved in student government, as he participated in ASCBU his freshman year. “I have talked with others about running for ASCBU president since my freshman year,” Morris said.

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Kendall Morris, junior communication studies major, has held the leadership positions of FOCUS leader and FOCUS intern at California Baptist University.

“When the time came to run for the position, I knew that it would be an amazing opportunity to continue my service to the university.” To win the election, Morris said he focused on a healthy and successful campaign. He said he made a positive mindset his priority and avoided worrying about things out of his control. “My hope throughout the election process was to have fun, meet new people and give the situation to God because he ultimately is in control,” Morris said. “Throughout the two-week campaign, I met many people and was able to sit down and have great conversations with others about what they see as a need for their college experience.” As ASCBU executive president, Morris said he desires to represent the school in a worthy manner while meeting the concerns of the student body through utilizing the skills he has acquired. “Overall, my hope for ASCBU is that we will fulfill the mission statement in which we will create a voice for all students and enrich their undergraduate experience,”

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Young teenagers celebrate Black History Month by showcasing praise dance in Downtown Riverside.

Black History Month, campus-wide celebrations honor history, culture BY KRYSTA HAWKINS ASST. NEWS EDITOR

It has now been 41 years since Black History Month was officially recognized within the government by President Gerald Ford. The idea of celebrating the history of successful African-Americans first started

in 1926, by Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. This month holds importance because of the homage paid to African-Americans for their role in history and the knowledge this country can gain about their strong efforts. “There are different stereo-

types about black people and how they act, but not everyone knows the history of what they have done,” said Jessica Henson, junior kinesiology major. Textbooks educate students on leaders in the African-American community such as Martin Luther King

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Cheer makes history, sends two stunt teams to NCA championships BY MICHELE MUNOZ SPORTS EDITOR

The California Baptist University cheer team will have two stunt groups attend the National Cheerleaders Association College National Cham-

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pionship for the first time in program history. Taylor Contratto, sophomore exercise major and flyer, said she is excited to have the opportunity to compete with her whole team at championships as well as individual her

stunt group. “We train so hard for this and go through so many highs and lows throughout the season, but no matter what we always stick together and get through it,” Contratto said. “It is extremely special to

me that not only my group made it but also the other stunt group because we get to experience nationals together,” Contratto said. “It is nice to know that we are not going through the rough times and hard work

by ourselves. It is also helpful to have someone who knows what we are going through and the extra hours we have to put in, in order to be able to do this.” Contratto said the NCACNC is not only a cham-

pionship but also a learning experience for all the women. “It is going to be (about) coming back and, no matter if we win or lose, training even harder than we did before,”

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Editor-in-Chief Hannah Tamimi 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

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Kayla Ruiz (from left to right), junior accounting major, Tucker Carl, program coordinator for Outdoor Adventures in the Community Life Office, Marnie Kavern, masters of business adminstration student, and Walker Goodman, junior aviation flight major, share a laugh after playing paintball at the SC Village in Corona.

Comm Life takes on paintball BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Asst. Director of Student Publications Sonya Singh

The California Baptist University Community Life Office put together a trip Feb. 18 for students to go paintballing at SC Village Paintball and Airsoft Park in Corona. The 100-acre paintball and airsoft park with 25 fields hosts weekend events for pros and beginners. There were around 40 students who attended this event for the day. Tucker Carl, program coordinator for Outdoor Adventures in the Community Life

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Office, said they decided to host the trip to give students the opportunity to participate in the sport. “Paintball is a sport that many students may not have had the chance to play otherwise, so we offered it as a unique and diverse activity,” Carl said. “It also builds friendships among those who do and do not play paintball to bring everyone together.” Oscar Castro, senior kinesiology major, said one of the main reasons he went on the trip was the affordable price.

Castro explained that he was glad to finally get to participate in an outdoor adventure trip because as a commuter, it has been hard to make it to the registration times for the previous events Comm Life hosts. “I love paint balling but it can get price so when I saw that it was fairly cheap I made an initiative to go,” Castro said. “I enjoyed being able to meet other people I’ve never seen before around CBU.” Ariana Hartoonian, senior biology major, also attended the trip with three of her friends.

For Hartoonian, the paintball trip was a good way to get off campus and participate in something different than what she would normally do. “I liked that I was able to participate in an activity that I normally would not have,” Hartoonian said. “It got me out of my comfort zone and allowed me the opportunity to interact with fellow CBU students.” Following the success of the paintball trip, Comm Life plans to host another in the future so more students will be able to attend this event.

Host family program helps international students BY KRYSTA HAWKINS ASST. NEWS EDITOR

When international students from across the world choose to attend California Baptist University, the school makes it a priority for them to feel at home with their American host family program. Each semester, the International Center seeks host families from several different countries to help students adjust to American culture and offer a place of comfort outside of the CBU campus. “These students do not have any family in the United States, so we make it an effort to provide them with families who can help them with inclusion and immersion in American

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culture,” said Megan Adams, receptionist for the International Center. Every international student currently involved in the Intensive English Program and Lifeline program is required to have a host family for his or her first semester. Although the students do not live with them, they are welcomed to family events, outings and holidays. “The students get to experience holidays they would not normally celebrate, such as Thanksgiving,” said Julie Jones, assistant director of academic advising and former host. “This way, we can show them it is not only about a turkey but giving thanks to God for all he has done for us.” Families who are involved in

the program also get a chance to serve by sharing the gospel with unreached students. “In the Bible, we’re called to go out to the nations and make disciples, but in this program, we have the benefit of the nations coming to us,” Jones said. Although the program is only a semester long, many hosts and their students make deep connections that result in long-term relationships. “We have international students who return home after their time here at CBU and come back just to visit their host family,” Adams said. Although host families are only offered to Lifeline and IEP members, the International Center hopes to expand the program by their outreach to

not only CBU staff but churches and residents in the Riverside community. “This experience is important because it is rare that international students are afforded the opportunity to visit the States,” said Leslie Shelton, director of International Student Services. “This is a great chance for international relations because many of these students are going to be leaders in their communities.” When students from different countries travel to the States for the first time, they may experience culture shock and have difficulties adjusting. The program the International Center offers provides a welcome and a long-lasting impression of America.

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Damien O’Farrell, CEO of Path of Life Ministries and CBU alumnus, speaks to students about how to approach the homelessness issue in today’s society.

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California Baptist University’s School of Behavioral Science hosted its annual Culture and Justice Lecture Series Feb. 16, in which Damien O’Farrell, CEO of Path of Life Ministries and CBU alumnus, spoke to students and professors in In-

novators Auditorium. O’Farrell’s lecture, titled “Justice for All: Homelessness and Poverty in an Economy of Abundance,” addressed issues about how homelessness is perceived and suggested solutions to solve this issue locally and in other cities with the same homeless situation.

“People were engaged. We covered a lot of information but people seem interested and nobody was angry because I shared some things most people may not know or may have challenged them,” O’Farrell said. “There are some things that are easy to put into action and hopefully students want to volunteer and work with us to understand to learn more about homelessness.” While discussing the topic of helping the homeless, providing housing is a solution that seems simple, but is not. The resistance of the homeless to receive help and the limited amount of space and resources of a non-profit organization make it difficult to meet basic needs in the shelter the organization provides for the homeless. Dr. Jacqueline Gustafson, dean of the School of Behavioral Science and associate professor of psychology, said homelessness is a salient issue and it is

important to expose students to this topic. “With homelessness being a big issue in Riverside, it was a great opportunity to bring Damien in, who is making a huge impact,” Gustafson said. “I work with Damien in the community. We have a lot of undergraduate interns working at Path of Life along with many other programs, so we are very integrated between CBU and their work.” O’Farrell issued a call to action by telling students to use accessible resources and connect with others to help with homelessness. Luke Meeter, senior anthropology major, said the event was insightful and he enjoyed hearing O’Farrell speak about how people can help the homeless. “I learned the homeless situation is different from how we may see (it),” Meeter said. “There is more we can do to help with getting involved.”

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‘Dream’ unites campus

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Celebration of Black History Month shows culture on CBU campus

U.S. Navy carrier deployed

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Over the Feb. 17 weekend, the U.S. Navy sent an aircraft

Costco to open Eastvale location A 158,000-square-foot Costco has been proposed to open in the Eastvale, Ontario, Chino and Jurupa Valley communities. The building will be located on the east side of Hamner Avenue south of Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road. The Costco is expected to open late 2017 or early 2018 with the region’s ﬁrst Costco car wash. The Eastvale Planning Comission will review the plans next month for a portion of the retail center to open.

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR California Baptist University Community Life’s celebration of Black History Month culminated in the Dream Event, in which student performers and guests sang, played music, read poetry and spoke in front of a diverse crowd. Students, friends and families packed into the College of Health Science campus building to attend the event to recognize its students’ diverse cultures at CBU. One of the performers, Margaret Jones, president of the Slam Poetry Club, performed a piece specifically written for the event on black culture in America, while others showed their appreciation for the black community with synchronized dance and song. Chris Hofschroer, assistant dean of students, said an event that recognizes Black History Month is vital to the CBU community to celebrate together. “Any time we can celebrate a culture on campus (is important),” Hofschroer said. “Yes, we are all Lancers, but we all have different backgrounds.”

carrier and guided-missle destroyer to watch over the South Korea Sea for the ﬁrst time since President Donald J. Trump took ofﬁce. The USS Carl Vinson carrier joined by USS Watne E. Meyer and aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 2. China has issued warnings to the United States and other nations to tread water carefully. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said they stressed that the United States continues its policy of freedom and navigation operations.

Barcelona holds Refugee Protest Thousands took the street Feb. 18 to demand Spain’s conservative government accept more refugees from countries such as Syria and Somalia. Barcelona police said 160,000 people participated while those who marched said there was an estimated 300,000 in attendance. By late 2017, the country pledged to take in more than 17,300 and has only accepted about 1,100.

Eight people flee U.S. Border Patrol Feb. 19, eight asylum-seekers, including four childen, barely made it across the Canadian border as a U.S. border patrol ofﬁcer tried to stop them. U.S. Customs and Border

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The GV Soldiers perform a synchronized dance to the sounds of their clapping hands and stomping feets for the audience.

Patrol seized their passports and questioned a man in the front seat of a taxi in Champlain, New York. Americans have been crossing the Canada-U.S border as the United

Along with Hofschroer’s appreciation for the event, Spencer Dahlgren, senior business administration major, recognizes what the Dream Event means for the school and society in general. “It’s super important, especially with everything going on right now in politics and transi-

tion,” Dahlgren said. “It’s really cool to all come together and celebrate.” The celebration, Dream Event, refers to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, in which King refers to his dream that people of all colors and creeds come together in America.

With a crowd of every race gathered in one building to celebrate Black History Month, it seems the dream was realized. “We have to bring awareness to students about how cultures are different,” Hofschroer said. “It may be uncomfortable at first, but it should be celebrated and embraced.”

States tightens its policies.

Student-athlete petition Approved Women’s water polo team members Brittany McWaid and Paizlee Dreyer drafted a 14-page proposal to have a student-athlete sash for spring 2017 commencement. It was approved Feb. 20. The proposal and petition was brought to Kent Dacus, vice president for Enrollment and Student Services. The proposal included a petition that was signed by more than 250 friends, families and students.

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Amy Bideshi (from left to right), junior chemistry major, and Jacqueline Powell, sophomore biochemistry major, shares research project with Brigitte Buchanan, sophomore chemistry major. The research seminar gives students a chance to show their projects and present their research to peers and professors.

Seminar displays student research projects, hears from notable speaker BY NICOLE KLOPFER NEWS EDITOR

California Baptist University’s College of Arts and Sciences hosted the Ninth Annual Natural and Mathematical Sciences Research Seminar Feb. 18 in Innovators Auditorium. The seminar included a keynote speaker, Dr. Larry Cahill, professor of neurobiology and behavior at the University of California, Irvine, who spoke about “Sex Influences on the Brain and Body: An Issue Whose Time Has Come.” “I like speaking to students because I enjoy being an educa-

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Morris said. “One of the many things that I learned through military is the power and importance of teamwork. If we want to make a positive impact, we must work as a team to accomplish our tasks.” Paige Vaughan, junior early childhood studies major,

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tor,” Cahill said. “I love talking to people and shaking up their brains, having them question what they think they know. If I can get in the head of at least one of them and have them wonder how certain they are about brain biology or sex differences, then I have succeeded with my talk.” There was a poster session after Cahill spoke in which students displayed their work to share the research they have been working on and will continue to work on throughout the semester. Dr. Bruce Prins, department

chair of biological sciences and professor of biology, said the event was for students to present their research work, along with those who have not done research to get involved. “We wanted to highlight that research is important but also showcase those who have been involved in our division,” Prins said. “For students who haven’t done research yet, it was a good time to talk to faculty and students who have done research and give them an opportunity to engage with one another.” At the end of the seminar, breakout sessions occurred in

which students presented their research to their peers and professors. Brigitte Buchanan, sophomore chemistry major, said she enjoyed the event because she liked all the research being done during her first year of attending the seminar. “I loved seeing what everyone is doing and it amazes me to see what students come up with,” Buchanan said. “You need to have imagination to come up with it so it is interesting to see how they come up with the questions and what questions they come up with.”

was voted ASCBU executive vice president and has known Morris for the past nine years. She said she has recognized his passion for serving others and believes they will make a good team. “Since we have worked together before, we will be a strong team,” Vaughan said. “Kendall has a lot of great plans for the upcoming year and I plan on supporting him and

helping in any way possible. I hope we can create an amazing year for the students and serve them to the best of our ability.” Vaughan recognizes the importance of time management so they can perform tasks with ease and work well as a team. “It is essential we manage our time well,” Vaughan said. “I have learned through my time in ASCBU that time is key. I hope that we can work hard to

get as much done as planned.” Throughout the campaign, Morris received support who encouraged the student body to do the same through participation in the upcoming school year. “One of Kendall’s goals is to increase awareness of ASCBU’s mission,” Sands said. “He wants every voice to be heard, and for that to happen, the students have to use their voices.”

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by Hannah Tamimi Editor-in-Chief California Baptist University students donned their most formal attire Feb. 17 and headed to the Fox Performing Arts Center in downtown Riverside for this year’s WooFest.

besting the bad guy and saving the girl, but it was all in a

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electrical and computer engineering

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being able to ‘woo’ the women of is a ton of fun.

The theme of the event was “Bond, James

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Bond,” portrayed by Chris Pearce, senior business

ply, Lovely Eyes and the annual resident adviser dance.

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administration major. What started as an event in

The event attracted hundreds of students to the venue,

and positive show that everyone enjo

the Alumni Dining Commons, WooFest reached

including first time WooFest goers.

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new heights held at the Fox Theater. Pearce said

Laura Walker, senior aviation flight major, had never

the theater was the perfect venue to host

attended the event and said she enjoyed the various acts

level. “Every year, the energy seems

and performances. “I was pleasantly surprised,” Walker

year’s WooFest was especially different

said. “There were a lot more people than I expected and

year’s being at the Fox Theater,”

the night was entertaining.”

was such a a cool experience to

As CBU’s first ever James Bond,

Walker said one of her favorite performances was the lip

such a nice venue with a bigger cr

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sync act performed by Lovely Eyes as she found it to be

what we’ve had in the Van Dyne Gym.

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the most entertaining. “I loved Jackson (Burge’s) part and

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thought the entire performance was so funny and

performed by the male resident

enjoyable,” Walker said.

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WooFest. “It was really cool seeing it off campus as opposed to the gym,” Pearce said.

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Fox?” Pearce said.

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and entertaining evening.

opportunities and a chance to mingle with fellow students. The night showcased not only the most formal wear of its attendees but the

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had to offer. Eric Lee, senior engineering major and and We Free Men, said being able to ‘woo’ the women of CBU with talent part of such a high-energy yone enjoys,” Lee said. in WooFest said this year the talent was at a new gy seems to grow. This especially different from last eater,” Lee said. “It experience to perform in bigger crowd than n Dyne Gym.” aphed medley resident rmal

Bottom left photo: Roddy Tano, junior applied theology major Top right: Chris Pearce, senior business administration major Middle: Nicholas Worrel, senior Christian studies major Bottom right: Josue Gonzalez (left to right), junior health science major, Logan McGown, senior civil engineering major, Paul Olson, senior business administration major, Matthew Reyes, senior exercise science major, Chase Burns, senior public relations major, Philip Marlin, senior global community science major, and Will Lamora, senior early childhood studies major, participate in the male resident adviserperformance to close out WooFest.

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Local study spots promote focus, remove distractions Students find focus at local coffee shops, public parks BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR As midterms approach, the hours at the library are extended as homework and projects pile up. Fortunately, the Inland Empire provides students with off-campus locations to study without the distraction of friends or activities on campus. For most students at California Baptist University, the location of choice is a local coffee shop. Justin Porter, sophomore business administration major, said the best place for him to study is Daily Brew Coffee House.

“My favorite place to go off campus to study is Daily Brew, and I go the most around midterms and finals,” Porter said. “It has good coffee and a good atmosphere for studying. Also, you usually see a friendly face.” Alyssa Waite, freshman psychology and Christian studies double major, frequents a local coffee shop as well when she needs to find a place to zero in and focus. “I have recently found my new favorite place called Back to The Grind,” Waite said. “I’ve only been once but I really enjoyed it. It felt very homey and relaxed; the drinks were delicious and they provided cool seating options.” Another local hot spot is Augie’s Coffee House, which is the favorite of Lauren Kruzel, junior psychology major. “Augie’s is my favorite choice because it is close to CBU, has amazing coffee and it is usually not too crowded,” Kruzel said.

“They also offer free wireless internet, have a music playlist that isn’t too distracting, stay open late and has strong coffee to keep you up all night.” Coffee shops are the preferred destination. However, places that take more of a drive such as Downtown Disney or the Anaheim Packing District serve as a place to get work done away from Riverside. Local areas around the Mission Inn also provide small restaurants such as Simple Simon’s. If students need a place to eat and study off campus, small courtyards and parks downtown also serve as places for groups to study or work on projects. Another outdoor area for studying is at the University of California, Riverside, where they offer more than 3,500 plant species from around the world in their Botanical Gardens. This living plant museum is open daily from 8 a.m–5 p.m and asks for donation fees.

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WooFest sparks fashion statements BY JOHN VICTORY WEBMASTER

The Riverside Fox Theater, located in downtown Riverside, was home to California Baptist University’s annual Woofest Feb. 17, where the men of CBU showed off their skills and talents in an attempt to “woo” the women of CBU. Inspired by “James Bond” franchise films, the theme of the night was “007” and encouraged those who attended the event to break out their nicest, most lavish outfits. Melissa Filmore, resident director of Simmons Hall, said her dress was inspired by a mix of the location and theme of the event. “The theme was James Bond, so I figured it had to be classy, but still a little fun,” Filmore said. Kristin Nyquist, junior instrumental performance major, said nice outfits do not have to be expensive and wore a $6 dress she found at Target that

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Jr., Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. Yet, the success stories of African-Americans who made a change in history is not limited to those figures. “The history of AfricanAmericans goes beyond what we are taught in history classes. There are so many influential figures that I did not learn about when I was in school,” said Lauren Jackson, sophomore psychology major. Black History Month is not a celebration limited to only African-Americans but to all people from all backgrounds and cultures. It was a group of students at Kent State University that first sought to stretch the celebration to a month

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perfectly portrayed the classy theme of “James Bond.” “I wanted to go for the black and gold look because it’s James Bond, and I wanted a little mystery,” Nyquist said. Nyquist said she was pleased with the outfit she wore and added it is something she will wear in the future. The men of CBU also took the opportunity to dress up for the event. For Jesse Gandt, sophomore exercise science and piano performance double major, most of his inspiration was aimed to epitomize his performance. Gandt rocked out on stage wearing white pants, a white shirt, brown belt, black shoes and a blue blazer. “The performing inspired it,” Gandt said. “I watched a lot of Freddy Mercury, Roger Daltrey and Justin Bieber on YouTube to get and idea on how to be a good lead singer and I noticed they loved to wear exotic stuff too. They stood out be-

cause of that.” Gandt said he wanted to stand out from the rest of his band which is why he decided to wear the white pants. Nicholas Worrell, senior Christian studies major and host of the evening, sported a maroon bow tie, maroon suspenders, a white button-down shirt and slacks. Worrell said he wanted to wear something that pertained to the theme of the Fox Theater. “I wanted to try and adapt as well as I could to the Fox Theater, so I went for it with the suspenders and bow tie,” Worrell said. No matter the fashion, WooFest attendees dressed to impress, whether in a ball gown style dress or their favorite tux. The luxe atmosphere of the crowd set the tone for an evening of class and formal entertainment, complimenting the venue’s historic and theatric aura, which has graced Riverside for years.

rather than just one week. whole,” said Danielle MayStudents at California Bap- on, senior business major tist University have been using and president of the United the same initiative to spread club. “That’s the purpose of awareness about the Black the event, highlighting Dr. King’s Dream History Month in a positive on campus. light.” In collabBlack hisoration with ... we acknowledge the C o m m u n i t y struggles that African- tory is AmerLife, the Unitican history. Americans have faced African Amered club has hosted several while also showing the ican figures events in honvictory they have as a and inventors or of the month made whole. have including their changes that Danielle Mayon, senior not only afmain showcase , The Dream business major fected their Event. own people “This month is very im- but all Americans. It is not a portant to highlight because time to seek validation but we acknowledge the struggles rather to acknowledge the that African-Americans have ones who paved the way. The faced while also showing the celebration will continue victory that they have as a throughout the month.

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Billy Yeaney, junior criminal justice major, has an American traditional-style snake and rose tattooed on his forearm, which represents the dualism of all things and how Jesus was a man while also being God.

Tattoos trace memories Controversial body art add significance to students’ life stories BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

According to a Pew Research Study, more than one in three millennials have at least one tattoo. Tattoos have become a growing trend for people to decorate their bodies and express themselves, especially among young adults. While some people do not think tattoos are tasteful or might be too afraid of the pain to get one, there are still many students at California Baptist University who proudly display their tattoos. “I’ve always been a fan of art,” said Billy Yeaney, junior criminal justice major. “Tattoos allow you to make your body into a canvas to express yourself.” Yeaney got his first tattoo when he was 18 years old and now has six. He plans to eventually be covered in tattoos. His two most prominent tattoos are displayed on his forearms and feature an American traditionalstyle snake and rose on one

arm and an arrow on the other. A rose is a classic staple of this popular tattoo style. “The snake and rose are one thing which shows the dualistic nature of all things. A mean-looking snake with a pretty rose,” Yearney said. “It’s like how Jesus was a man but He was also God.” Yeaney explained the arrow was a symbol for his philosophy in life – to keep moving forward. “An arrow moves in one solid direction and never backward. In life, that means taking one step at a time,” Yearney said. He first got an arrow tattooed on his upper thigh and then chose to get another, larger arrow in an area more people could see. Brook Suneson, sophomore sociology major, has three significant tattoos on her thigh, forearm and ankle. Suneson’s first tattoo was an anchor tattooed on her arm. “The anchor is representative of my favorite verse, Hebrews 6:19. I really love what anchors symbolize. They don’t sway like the hope we have for God,” said Suneson. Two blue hearts on the anchor represent two of Suneson’s brothers, Jonathan and Tyler, who died. “I wouldn’t get a tattoo just because it looks good. All of mine have meaning and significance,” Suneson said. Her second tattoo is a red rose on her ankle. Suneson’s mother had a rose

tattooed on her ankle before Suneson was born. Suneson said she chose to get a rose tattooed on the same spot to honor her mother and her great-grandmother, whose favorite flower was a rose. Her largest and most recent tattoo is a watercolor, Disney-inspired tattoo on her thigh. The tattoo features elements from “Tangled,” “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins,” “Peter Pan” and “Fantasia.” The focus point of the tattoo is large Sorcerer Mickey–Suneson’s favorite version of Mickey Mouse. Suneson’s love for Disney has been ingrained in her since playing in her grandmother’s “Disney room” as a kid. “Disney is about believing in stories and magic and not getting rid of the kid in you,” said Suneson, a lifelong Disney fan who estimates she will visit Disneyland more than a thousand times in her life. “It’s hard for adults to remember being a kid, but Disney shows people it’s OK to be a kid. “My grandma is just as obsessed with Disney as I am. She hates tattoos but when she saw mine, she said it wasn’t terrible,” Suneson said. Despite what some may view as a “permanent mistake,” tattoos are artistic, significant and personal ways to remember a loved one, remind oneself of something meaningful or simply decorate one’s body.

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LIFESTYLE

February 24, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 9

Students work behind the scenes BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR The bright lights, placement of props and clarity of microphones are all considered when putting on a theater production. This process requires several important steps and repetition so everyone is ready from the time the curtain opens until the moment it closes. For the most recent production of “Peter and The Starcatcher,” the team of Wallace Theatre

at California Baptist University started working the first week of the spring semester and continued for a little over a month until opening night. As time went on, rehearsals grew longer, which made teamwork essential for success. Milan Linzy, freshman biology major, joined the theater program for the first time this school year and said she is convinced it will not be her last. Although it requires a time commitment

and hard work, Linzy said she can see the payoff in the end. “The hardest part would be tech week because we spend up to 10 hours in the theater working, rehearsing and tweaking the show to make it perfect,” Linzy said. “The best part is seeing the actors bring the story to life and the final dress rehearsal when everything is all put together. It’s like stepping into another world.” The preparation for opening night includes table reads, stage

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Samantha Shroll, sophomore theater major who plays the Princess in the upcoming musical, “The Plain Princess” looks on as her cast mates sing through their lines. The muscial opens Friday, March 31 through the weekend of April 7.

blocking scene by scene until the actors and crews are confident with the flow of the scenes. Next is a designer run for the lighting, tech, makeup and costume crews. For Sarah Hughes, senior theater major, putting on a production is not always easygoing. As stage manager and assistant director for the production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” she was responsible for different roles and responsibilities. “The hardest part is putting in hours and hours of work while still being a student,” Hughes said. “However, I find the entire rehearsal process of creating something from just words on a page to be rewarding. I love being behind the scenes as well as on stage.” Through the long hours of stress, the team keeps their focus on the final product and what it will take to accomplish their vision. “During tech week, tensions run high and it’s a stressful time to be both a theater artist and student at once while seeing the same people every day,” Hughes said. “The best part is seeing what everyone brings to the production. Theater is about collaborating, and every person involved brings something unique to the show to give it new life.” “Peter and The Starcatcher” will run until Feb. 24-25 and tickets are $10 for students.

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Physical, mental health aids in midterm preparation BY JASMINE EMEISH LIFESTYLE EDITOR

For many, it may seem the semester has just begun, but the hard truth is midterms are fast approaching. Focusing on keeping the mind and body healthy is a great way to prepare for midterms. Students often take the

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“study long and study hard” approach to midterm prep, but what is often overlooked is the role that physical health and rest play in the brain’s ability to retain information. Midterm season is often used as an excuse for students to avoid workouts as their days and nights are spent study-

ing. This may actually hinder a student’s ability to do well on exams. Working out gives the mind and body the stress relief it needs. Exercise also increases concentration and mental focus. The nutrients the body receives also play a role in the brain’s ability to function at its highest capacity. Late

night study sessions are prime times for fast food and instant noodles, but the body and brain function best when it is being fed healthier foods. Staying hydrated is also key when it comes to keeping the mind sharp. One of the most overlooked reasons for poor test results is a lack of sleep.

“For some reason, the natural go-to is to stay up all night cramming things in your head but that’s actually not helping you at all because you’re going to be exhausted the next day,” said Karis Mooney, sophomore business administration major. Perhaps one of the most obvious ways to prep is to do so

in advance and in a timely manner. “The best way for me to not be stressed is to just do my work so I am not procrastinating and not staying up late. If I just get it done and plan out my schedule beforehand and stick to it,” said Cheyenne Turulis, junior psychology and Christian studies double major.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Febrary 24, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 9

Singer prepares for ‘The Voice’ Ashley Ryan, country artist, auditions for popular NBC competition BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

Finding the confidence to follow dreams can be a daunting experience. However, when a passion clicks, there is no reason not to pursue it. Ashley Ryan, freshman exercise science major, found her passion within singing. Ryan did not start her journey as a singer-songwriter until the age of 16, but it began with the love of writing at 12 years old. “I used to write poetry, which turned into novel writing and then became song writing,” Ryan said. “I started singing because of my passion for songwriting, and once I started singing, it just clicked.” Coming from a family of singers, Ryan gets her confidence from her mother and grandmother but also looks toward other artists for additional inspiration. “I would watch Carrie Underwood and other artists perform on stage and I felt like I belonged on stage,” Ryan said. Once Ryan found her passion, she traveled to Las Vegas to follow her dreams. After driving three hours, Ryan found herself

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Ashley Ryan, freshman exercise science major, continues her journey through her musical career and aspires to move to Nashville to pursue her dreams. Even with her future travel plans, Ryan continues to think about the possibility of being featured on “The Voice,” and will continue to audition. in line with thousands of other aspiring musicians to have their chance at “The Voice.” “I was waiting for five hours and finally got called in,” Ryan said. “We were broken into groups of 10, (and) each of us got called up in a little room

with one judge and we sang a verse and a chorus … I was the only one in the group that made it through.” Though Ryan did not advance to the following round, she acknowledges how far she came and continues to aspire to

achieve her dreams. “I did find out that there were 10,000 people that auditioned that day, and only 90 people made it through, so I was proud of that,” Ryan said. “I am trying out again this year.” With this year’s auditions

on the horizon, Ryan continues in her preparation and already knows Blake Shelton is her preferred coach if she makes it on the show. “Team Blake all the way. I’m a country singer and I love him,” Ryan said.

Season 12 of “The Voice” premieres Feb. 27 on NBC. Although Ryan will not be featured during this season, hopes are high that future seasons will feature the aspiring country singer and help her childhood dreams come true.

Epilepsy Day brings awareness BY AUDREY STODDARD ASST. A&E EDITOR

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Krista Wagner, adjunct professor of English, discusses her recent novel as well as past works like “Intent.” Her writing process differs from each novel but she says she has written a book in as short as two weeks.

Fictional world leads readers to consolation BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

Not only do books provide a way to escape, but also a way to learning and coping with various life experiences. Krista Wagner, adjunct professor of English at California Baptist University, is the author of four novels ranging in themes from wrestling with faith to bullying. Her most recent published work is titled “Indigo” and tells the story of a high school girl who, through peer pressure, spirals into a life of depression and sin. “I like being able to help people through a fictional world,” Wagner said in a press release. “I’m writing about relatable things while still entertaining.” Though “Indigo” is technically considered non-fiction, Wagner receives a lot of her inspiration from personal experiences. However, for her de-

but novel “Intent,” Wagner said inspiration came from a more divine source. “The inspiration came from God and God alone. . .The story and its characters came at me in surprising and amazing ways, entirely God-breathed,” Wagner said. All four of Wagner’s novels have been received with a great level of positivity–rewarded with an average of 4.5 stars in its Amazon reviews. As both a successful author and English professor, Wagner has a demanding schedule; however, making time to write has always been a necessity. Wagner has always enjoyed writing. She wrote her first piece at the age of 7. “I look at writing, like teaching, as something I must do. If I make excuses, I will never do it, so I look at it as a necessary process,” Wagner said. As for future writings Wag-

ner has plenty planned. Stemming from her novel “The Gold,” published last year, a sequel piece is in the works. “I am currently nearing the end of a sequel to my middle-grade fantasy ‘The Gold,’ titled ‘The Forest,’” Wagner said. “Told from the perspective of the fifth grade bully from ‘The Gold,’ who is now a senior in high school. I am also putting together my first short story anthology.” With every issue present in Wagner’s novels relevant to everyday life, Wagner said she hopes reading will not only bring comfort and closure but more importantly, an introduction or rededication to God. “(The readers) will realize their worth in God by recognizing that it doesn’t come from man,” Wagner said in a press release. All of Wagner’s work is available for purchase on Amazon.

The city of Riverside held an Epilepsy Day Event Feb. 13 in which participants wore purple, took a selfie and used #epilepsyday to raise awareness of epilepsy. Currently, 3 million Americans and 65 million people worldwide are living with the neurological disorder. Alisha Fleeman, freshman pre-nursing major, has a sister who has epilepsy. “Since my sister is a severe case, it definitely affects everyday life,” Fleeman said. “She takes up to eight pills every morning and night, so in total, 16 a day. She also has a machine in her chest and in her brain to help control the number of seizures she has in a day. To compare, she used to have

50 seizures every four hours and now she has– from what we can see–only around one a day. World Epilepsy Day means a lot to me. It means awareness and respect in a way for those who deal with this awful disorder.” Unfortunately, epilepsy is a disorder that is not known by many. Events like these raise more awareness for a community and show support for those who are living with the disorder. Meghan Kennedy, entrepreneur and research professional in Riverside, suffers from the disorder and helped organize Riverside’s International Epilepsy Day. In a blog post, Kennedy described her first experience of a seizure, which occurred while she was talking to a friend on the phone, and how she has learned to best prevent her

seizures. “Over the years, I’ve learned my seizure triggers. One of them is simply being too tired and not getting enough rest. Because of this, when I need it and I can, I rest. I might not always be sleeping, but relaxing even for 10-20 minutes can do a world of good,” Kennedy said. It is not only important to know the triggers of epilepsy but how to cope with them while living with the disorder. “It’s definitely important for people to be more aware of epilepsy, just in the way to help and the seriousness of it. Also, people should know that it is not a disorder to joke about,” said Fleeman. Though Riverside celebrated on Feb. 13, Epilepsy Awareness Day is on March 26 , also known internationally as “Pur-

Artists create buzz with political music BY RAEGAN MELFE ASST. A&E EDITOR

When listening to music most people do not usually think of politics, but some musicians have been taking a stance through the power of music. Whether it was leading up to the election or after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, artists are using their talent and platforms to inform or influence their fans. Songs like “Same Love” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, “Where’s The Revolution” by Depeche Mode and “Americanism” by MxPx have political messages within them. Songs like these have started conversations about politics and fans have either sided with their favorite artists or stood against them. Depeche Mode’s “Where’s the Revolution” says: “You’ve been kept down. You’ve been pushed round. You’ve been lied to. You’ve been fed truths. Who’s making your decisions? You or your religion? Your

government, your countries. You patriotic junkies.” Makiah Josephson, freshman, political science major, said artists’ platforms are effective and people are easily influenced by their favorite artists. “People look up to famous people they idolize,” Josephson said. “Artists should be able to express themselves fully. Their music can be about anything they want, including their political views.” Jonathan Fraser, senior psychology major, said when artists use their music to convey political messages to their fans it depends on if he listens to the songs or not. “If I hear certain lyrics in the track that catch my attention, then I will read along with the lyrics,” Fraser said. “If a group has political messages that I don’t care for and are well known for that then I’ll just pay attention to the music.” Anastasia Aguas, political science and history double

major, said she looks at political messages within music. “Whether or not we realize it, political bias and ideals permeate a large part of the musical culture,” Aguas said.“Messages through music is one of the privileges that musicians have.” Aguas said musicians have the right to be able to put political messages within their music just as people have the right to their own opinion. “Their music is an expression of who they are,” Aguas said. “If they would like to integrate their political opinions into their music, they have every right to,” Aguas said fans do not have to listen to political music . “If people don’t appreciate that, then they can simply choose not to listen to that artist’s music,” Aguas said. Artists are using their platforms to influence and inspire their fans through their music. Whether or not the political message influences the fans, they still receive a good tune.

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February 24, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 9

History made with first black ‘Bachelorette’ BY LAUREN SHELBURNE PHOTO EDITOR

For the first time in 12 seasons, ABC’s “The Bachelorette” will feature its first African-American star, Rachel Lindsay. The show first premiered in 2003 after the runaway success of “The Bachelor.” It follows one woman as she is pursued by 25 potential suitors. The show has faced criticisms for lacking diversity. The 12 seasons of “The Bachelorette” and 21 seasons of “The Bachelor” have all had white stars, with the exception of the Venezuelan season 18 star, Juan Pablo. The rest of the cast has been a primarily white group of suitors with only a few people of color present. Rachel Lindsay has made it farther than any other African-American woman on the show, which has been noticed by audiences. Carmella Ndayishimiye, freshman political science major, has watched the show for seven years and said she was happy and terrified when she heard the news that Lindsay would be the next Bachelorette. “This could be the season that will make history, the season that will change everyone’s perspec-

tive,” Ndayishimiye said. “She is a good image of an African-American women different from stereotypes.” Tiffany Schiro, junior psychology major, said she has watched the show for five years and enjoys the dramatic and “cheesy” aspects of the show. She said she likes the choice of Lindsay for the bachelorette because she is beautiful, smart and charismatic. “This will be a step in diversifying television,” Schiro said. “I hope that this will set a precedent for other shows to include more minorities.” The show has faced legal issues over its lack of diversity in years past. A class-action lawsuit was filed in 2012 after Ashley Hebert’s season included no minorities. The case was dismissed but the issue persisted. Ndayishimiye said she never thought to audition for the show because no African-American women made it very far. She said she thought people of color were not meant to find love on TV. “(Having a black Bachelorette star) gives hope to young girls that anything is possible,” Ndayishimiye said. “This is a good thing to introduce such diversity in a period of time in America where people are learning to embrace racial differences.”

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Boston Marathon attacks revisited all sensitive subjects today. In regard to these issues, Sydney McKinley, freshman The film “Patriots Day” is in accounting major, supports the question for its depiction of the film’s ability to allow American 2013 Boston Marathon bomb- viewers to evaluate and recoging and for releasing the film nize issues that continue to afin November 2016, which some fect the society in which we live. “A lot of things should be say is too soon since the real-life brought to our attention inevent occurred. “Patriots Day” closely fol- stead of being played off,” lows the true story as it por- McKinley said. “It’s just retrays the cooperation between membering something that has the FBI and various Boston happened.” Critics have commended the police departments in their immediate investigation into the filmmakers for their sensitivity toward societal bombing and issues as well subsequent manhunt for The movie is intended as the actual “Patriots the suspects, to resonate with event. Day” manages brothers Dzhokhar and contemporary issues. I’m to keep a strikbalance T a m e r l a n not one to shy away from ing truthTsarnaev. contemporary issues. between fulness and inDr. Mark Dr. Mark Blincoe tensity without Blincoe, assistant pro- assistant professor of history devolving into a story that fessor of hisseeks solely to tory, said the sudden release of the film, three shock its viewers through acyears after the event, is OK be- tion scenes. Even without its careful cause it will remind people of the 2013 Boston Marathon and handling of the subject, it is acknowledge the current state not the first film made about a national crisis. “World Trade of American society. “The event didn’t take place Center,” released Aug. 9, 2006, one or two years ago, and the depicts the 9/11 terror attacks movie is intended to resonate where nearly 3,000 people died. with contemporary issues,” Although released nearly five Blincoe said. “I’m not one to years after the event, viewers shy away from contemporary still felt the staggering impact the attacks had on the nation. issues.” Blincoe shed light on the difMadilyn Mortiz, sophmore marketing and graphic design ference time can make on the double major, recognizes the retelling of a tragedy. “The farther removed you film’s depiction of issues relevant to the today; however, she get, the more depth people can said there has not been enough take with (the movie) unless time for the investigation to there was someone who was personally impacted by it. Then, have a firm resolution. “It is too soon and there are it may be troubling for the rest a couple of loose ends that still of their lives,” Blincoe said. Though indisputably conhaven’t been tied up about (the troversial, “Patriots Day” takes investigation),” Mortiz said. The Tsarnaev brothers precaution when telling the claimed they were inspired events of the Boston Marathon. to plant bombs at the Boston It is up to viewers to decide Marathon by their “extremist whether or not this precaution Islamist beliefs” as well as the is enough to warrant its reUnited States involvement in lease in relation to the date of Iraq and Afghanistan, which are the events.

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BUSINESS & TECH February 24, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 9

Volkswagen settlement for scandal concludes BY DOMINICK COPAS

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Logan McGown (from left to right), senior civil engineering major, and Richard O’Neill, civil engineer at Rick Engineering Company, shake hands after discussing post-graduation opportunities with Rick Engineering Company at the Business, Engineering and Communications Career Fair.

Career fair at Rec Center BY DOMINICK COPAS

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR The Recreation Center hosted the Career Center’s Business, Engineering and Communications Fair Feb. 22, in which more than 100 employers looked for college students to potentially fill temporary or full-time positions in a variety of fields. The event was from 1 - 4 p.m. and provided California Baptist University students the ability to gain experience in talking with employers and the chance

to secure employment upon graduating or even while still in school. Lisa Singer, employee relations specialist at the Career Center, described the process of putting together the event. “It’s over three years of building relationships. So, we might get a lot of no’s, but I don’t take that as a (final answer),” Singer said. “I take that as an opportunity to take a full year and build a relationship.” The Career Center highly recommended being prepared

mentally and visually for the event. Students were suggested to bring at least 50 copies of their resume and at least a notepad to gain a better understanding of what employers were looking for by taking notes. Brittany Johnson, senior psychology major, commended the Career Center in the diversity of companies at the event. “It was awesome. There were a lot of different companies here for any kind of major,” Johnson said. “Even though it is still engineering- and business-

focused, there were still things there for me as a psychology major.” To enter the event, current students and alumni needed to dress professionally. This included a suit and tie for men and business formal attire for women. The requirement helped students prepare for interviews in addition to the typical business attire required of them in the workplace. Singer went on to compliment CBU students and explained that their ability to

speak to employers and present themselves professionally were some of the greatest assets to her as the career fair planner. Singer said, “I go in to build a relationship, but it’s the reputation of our students that bring them back.” After spending time researching and practicing their introductions, CBU students were able to make an effective appearance in front of their potential employers yet again at this career fair.

After initial break out of the emissions scandal in September 2015 and the vigorous legal proceedings that followed Volkswagen agreed to a settlement over controversy that includes reparations paid to customers who owned vehicles that were involved. The company agreed to either buy back car models that were tampered with or pay a certain amount of money to those who still own those vehicles depending on the make and model. Troy Hinrichs, professor of criminal justice at California Baptist Univeristy, said he is unsure if Volkswagen can repair its reputation. “If the government made the settlement and allowed them to pay that, I’m assuming it will be at least legally enough,” Hinrichs said. “Whether it’s enough in terms of public relations and customer satisfaction will remain to be seen.” Brandon Wharton, senior criminal justice major, said he felt the problem should not affect customer outlook of the company. “As long as they are fixing the situation and adding no costs to (customers), I don’t think anyone really loses,” Wharton said. Time will tell if any longterm effects of the scandal and the settlement will impact public opinion on Volkswagen negatively.

‘Mend’ helps heartbroken users with healing advice BY NINASOPHIA STOWE

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Heartbreak is universal, and something known to cause damage. Mend is an iOS app designed to help users appropriately cope with the aftermath of a breakup when friends and family are not enough. The app offers daily audio training with the intent of stepping in as a personal trainer for heartbreak. It has a “mending” tracking process to show progress in time and healing. Mend also provides breakup stories and advice from other Mend members as inspiration to continue working through a heartbreak. Elle Huerta, founder of Mend, first thought of the idea for the app after going through a breakup and feeling empty

while searching for heartbreak advice, but could not find any. She was then inspired to create the website letsmend.com, which launched in 2014. “We believe that you can not only mend but thrive after a breakup,” Huerta said on the main website, letsmend.com, “We believe an end, in whatever form it takes, is just the beginning of rebuilding the life and love you want.” Alyssa Lujan, sophomore psychology major, says she understands the appeal of the app, but she didn’t feel it necessary despite its convenience. “If I were going through a breakup, I wouldn’t turn to Mend,” Lujan said. “I would seek more traditional ways to get help or advice such as through close friends or family, but I could potentially use it for

a small mood pick me up if I truly needed it.” However, Phillip Ndowu, freshman biology major, said he sees the app as a helpful opportunity that could serve as a substitute for more traditional ways of dealing with a breakup. “I would definitely use this,” Ndowu said. “I have gone through a heartbreak before and one of the first things I did was listen to positive music and go through Twitter to find profiles that shared motivational thoughts. I wasn’t comfortable talking to my friends about what I was going through so things like that were definitely helpful.” Whether or not the app appeals to some, the Mend app is available in the event that heartbreak arises.

Potential tax threat on Mexico BY DOMINICK COPAS

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR The Trump administration is considering levying a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports into the United States as a way to pay for President Donald J. Trump’s proposed border wall promised throughout his presidential campaign. Trump’s wall funded by Mexico, one of the major promises of his campaign, but several figures to build the wall are often in the billions of dollars, have been suggested for the cost of the wall. However, the administration is still considering options to deliver on its promises. Wendy Keyes, assistant professor of economics, expressed doubt on the import tax.

“To put a tax on (imports) to try to pay for (the wall), that assumes that the entire tax will be paid by Mexico, and it’s not,” Keyes said. The import tax proposal comes after the Mexican government vehemently denied it would be paying for the border wall. It is still unclear how such a wall and increased tax on trade will affect the relationship between the United States and Mexico. Justin Porter, sophomore business major, spoke of the possible negative outcomes because of the import tax. “Anything that cuts into trade is bad because the whole purpose of trade is to be mutually beneficial, so that both parties can get rid of surplus and gain something,” Porter said.

For all the uncertainty involving the wall and its potential effects on U.S.-Mexico relations, Keyes said American citizens will have to shoulder the burden. “At least some of that tax, if not a huge sum of that tax, is going to be paid for by American consumers through the imports,” Keyes explained, in contrast to what the Trump administration has said. “We would be paying for the wall up front and we would be paying for it through the tax too.” As the Trump administration continues to search for ways to deliver upon its border-wall promises, Americans will wait to see how their wallets will be affected despite the assertions they will not be.

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Corey Stein, junior engineering major, stands next to his team’s prototype design for the Hyperloop competition at the design weekend in late January. The team won “Most Innovative Design,” which was one out of five awards given.

Engineering major, team win SpaceX design award BY NINASOPHIA STOWE

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Corey Stein, junior mechanical engineering major, participated in the Hyperloop design competition from Jan. 27-29, a contest created by Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX and product architect of Tesla. Stein was part of a team whose members were from more than 20 different countries and multiple continents. Musk started the Hyperloop Pod design competition in 2015. It is scheduled to last until the end of 2017. SpaceX sponsored the competition as a platform for teams to connect, plan and build a prototype transportation device. The Hyper-

loop concept is a tubing device transport vehicle that could potentially take a person from San Francisco to Los Angeles in approximately 30 minutes. Stein’s team was a non-student team that was not supported by a university like most participants. The team was completely financed through fundraisers and an Indiegogo campaign. They raised approximately $100,000, which is considered a low budget for this particular competition. Stein’s team communicated online with the help of two team leads. The engineer team lead was also employed by NASA, giving the team the edge they needed to get through the last competition. “We went to a design week-

end to present our design and got selected as one of the 30 teams out of the several hundred that appeared that weekend to move on in the competition,” Stein said. Stein’s team received the award for “Most Innovative Design,” which was one out of five awards given. Thirty teams competed in this competition. “It definitely felt like it paid off, and we earned it after months and years of hard work,” Stein said. “It was a really good learning experience.” After pointing out how Stein is a committed student-athlete who puts in at least 20 hours a week of practice, Rick Rowland, head coach of the swim team, stated, “Corey will be the CEO of a company one day.”

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The cheer team practices their form in preparation for NCA championships April 5-9. This year, two stunt teams qualified to compete in Daytona, Fla., and will look to bring home a group stunt championship title.

Cheer Stunt Teams Continued from Page 1 Contratto said. “You learn so much in a whole cheer season and I love how you can take it and apply it all to the following years in order to get better and better every time.” Morgan Willis, sophomore undeclared major and base, said competing at the NCA championship is like a dream come true.

“Up to the week before our video was due, we did not know if we were going to be able to tryout because we had a drop in our stunt group,” Willis said. “Once we found a replacement, we worked every day after our practices to try to put a decent routine together. We never hit a solid routine until the day before and it took us hours with multiple attempts.” Willis said although traveling to Daytona is exciting, making CBU cheer history and tak-

ing two teams is exhilarating. Willis and Contratto agreed overcoming stereotypes and redefining what a cheerleader is can be difficult. “I’ve been told, through my entire cheer career, all we really do is look pretty and cheer on other teams; we aren’t real athletes, and cheer is not a sport,” Willis said. Willis said cheer has trained her to always focus on the task at hand and this has helped her never get ahead

of herself in challenge. “Concentrating on the now improves our mental toughness and allows us, as a team, to come together and put all of our efforts toward what is in front of us,” Willis said. Both athletes said they are especially thankful to their coach, Tami Fleming, for being their ultimate support system. “(She) always shares her wisdom with this team and teaches us all she can. (She) has done

so much for this program and we don’t tell her enough how amazing she really is.” Fleming said she is proud of both stunt teams for qualifying for national championships. “I had the goal for the past two years and this is the first year the goal was met,” Fleming said. “There was a lot of extra time and effort — outside of normal team practice time — and it paid off. Fleming said competing against teams from all over the

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country is an amazing experience unlike anything else in the sport of cheer. “This truly is the pinnacle of their cheer careers and being able to compete at the top is an incredible feeling,” Fleming said. The cheer and the two stunt teams will compete April 5-9 at the NCACNC with two stunt teams in the Daytona Beach Bandshell in Florida where they will aim to make cheer history.

Swim team takes top spots in RMAC championships BY JEFF KISSEL ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

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The California Baptist University men’s and women’s swim and dive teams competed Feb. 8-11 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships in Grand Junction, Colo. The women’s team won first place in the championship over eight teams, scoring a total of 1,067 points, while the men’s team placed second out of four teams, scoring 955 points. Rick Rowland, head coach of the swim and dive teams, said he is excited about the championship results. “Both the men’s and women’s teams swam and dived really well,” Rowland said. “The women were four-time champions and the men did very good; we had two disqualifications that cost us the title.” Rowland also said the men’s team is upset because of the disqualifications. “We really outswam Colorado Mesa,” Rowland said. “There were some controversial disqualifications that costed us the meet.” Rowland said the conference championships were a great precursor to the NCAA championships. “Many men and women will get invited to compete in the NCAA Championship Meet because of how we swam at our conference meet,” Rowland said. “You want to use that conference meet as a precursor to the national meet and get ourselves ready.” Rowland said he wants to see both male and female swimmers earn a top-10 spot in the NCAA Championship meet in

Birmingham, Ala. “There are about 80 different teams in the meet,” Rowland said. “We have some really strong swimmers going into the meet and we are hoping to peak perform at the end of the season.” Breanne Schlenger, junior psychology and sociology double major and diver, said she feels great about the team’s first place win at the conference. “Winning the championship is very exciting because I have been here about four years,” Schlenger said. “My biggest goal in the NCAA meet is to place in the top-8 on both the 1-meter and 2-meter boards.” Scott Tolman, freshman computer science major and breaststroke swimmer, said he is happy to make it far into the RMAC championships. “I am very proud to come back from a huge deficit,” Tolman said. “I am a little disappointed at the result, but on the fourth day we were able to come back.” Tolman said his favorite part of the RMAC meet is seeing the energy in each athlete. “It is really fun to walk up on that deck and compete,” Tolman said. “Just knowing that I worked for this moment, I feel I have to enjoy this moment.” Tolman said he wants to enjoy the moment while in the NCAA Championship. “Next year, I’ll really know what to expect in this meet,” Tolman said. “This year can serve as preparation for next year.” The Lancers will finish the season March 7-11 in the NCAA Division II Championship meet in Birmingham.

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Lloyd adds competitive edge to softball team BY RUSSELL SHURTLEFF STAFF WRITER

After showcasing her talent as a rookie on California Baptist University’s softball team, Caitlyn Lloyd, freshman journalism and new media major and left fielder, received a PacWest Athlete of the Week honor. Lloyd said her passion for softball started at a young age and grew with the support of her family and coaches. “A lot of family and friends have been supportive with long hours at the field and long practices. I used to make my (older) sister wear a helmet when we played catch so I didn’t hurt her,” Lloyd said. “My coach growing up, Jeff Tracey, taught me everything I know, and it got to a point that I knew as much as he did. We started coaching younger players together and that’s where the passion really came out.” Bill Baber, California Baptist University head coach, said Lloyd’s attitude and competitiveness make her stand out the most. “Her attitude out there — she works hard. You can see that in the outfield; she goes all out. She has a great attitude and that’s what we look for when we’re watching games,” Baber said. “How they act in the dugout, on the field, off the field, with their parents — you could tell she had a really good attitude all the way around.” Soraya Shahbazian, sophomore business marketing major and center fielder, competed against Lloyd before they

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Caitlyn Lloyd, freshman journalism and new media major and outfielder, looks to earn a hit Feb. 21 in a game against Adelphi University. Lloyd recently picked up her first PacWest Athlete of the Week honor of the season for her contributions in the Desert Stinger Tournament hosted by Montana State Billings University. both arrived at CBU. Shahbazian said since becoming teammates with Lloyd, she has taken notice of her competitive nature. “She definitely brings a big competitive edge. I know when I’m in center field I’m competing with her when she’s in left

or when we’re hitting,” Shahbazian said. “She’s always ready to bring it. She’s been working very hard in left field, and always brings her A-game. Her confidence is huge and you can see it when she’s up to bat or on the field.” Lloyd’s competitive nature

is a present characteristic in her softball career and said it has guided her to develop goals while advancing her athletic career on the softball team. “Obviously, as a team, we want to win a PacWest championship. We want to make it to the World Series; that’s a big

goal of ours,” Lloyd said. Although she would like to do well individually, Lloyd said it is never about the individual player but rather the team. “Ultimately, the way that the team works it’s team before me. Winning a PacWest title, however I can contribute to that,

is ultimately the biggest goal,” Lloyd said. “Whether I sit the bench and be a cheerleader or contribute on the field, it’s how we do as a team.” The team holds an overall record of 6-5. The team will travel Feb. 25 for a game against Concordia University Irvine.

Track, field kickstarts new season BY SARAH BROWN

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR California Baptist University’s track and field will showcase their 2015-2016 Pacific Western Conference Track Athletes of the year, Valentin Robert, senior business administration major, and Berenice Cleyet-Merle, junior psychology major, for the 2017 season. Ben Gall, head coach, said last season was one of the best seasons the team has had and wants to continue building on the team’s recent progress. “We had the most D-II national qualifiers in school history last year and the most All-Americans, so people are excited to build on that momentum,” Gall said. “We have at least two athletes who were All-Americans last year who have a real shot at winning the NCAA championships if everything goes well — Cleyet-Merle in the 1,500-meter and Robert in the Steeplechase.” Gall said the rest of the team feeds off the competitive nature and builds confidence in their future achievements. “One big difference this year is a lot more people are believ-

ing they have a realistic shot to advance all the way to the NCAA championships than in years past,” Gall said. Gall said the teams achievements thus far have brought excitement to the season ahead. “We are coming off (what is) arguably the best cross country season in school history and that has caused a sense of excitement heading into the track season,” Gall said. “They are antsy about racing soon; they are not used to having such a long layoff between competitions.” As for other runners, Gall said there are key runners to watch who have the best chances of making the national meet in May. Katie Deimling, junior pre-nursing major, Annett Somogyi, freshman nutrition major, Caroline Barkechir, senior nursing major, and Emiline Delanis, sophmore buisness administration major, are a number of women runners Gall said to look out for this season. For the men’s side, Dennis Messmer, sophomore undeclared major, Duncan Perillat Amede, senior business administration major, Mirco Zenzen,

junior buisness administration major, Will Ernst, sophomore computer science major, and Ken Kipkorir, sophomore undeclared major, were a few of the runners mentioned. Barkechir said CBU has helped strengthen her faith and cultural worldview and has helped her become a better athlete. She said it has helped her set higher goals for herself. “My 2017 goal is to improve what I have done in the last three years and get the best out of this season since it is my last,” Barkechir said. Gall said the team’s goal for 2017 is to learn from past seasons to improve this season’s outcome. “We would like to improve on our team finish from the PacWest Championships last spring, qualify more student-athletes for the NCAA Championships and have more individual PacWest champions,” Gall said. “Mostly, though, just work on continually improving for each athlete and the positive results should follow.” Kipkorir said he has higher hopes for this season’s younger athletes because he sees a lot

Anthony Lozano, senior liberal studies major, looks to take the lead during a meet. more talent and experience. “Last year our team was mostly underclassmen and a few upperclassmen and the upperclassmen were the ones who made it to nationals,” Kipkorir said. “This year there is more experience, so the younger guys

should be able to step up and do better than last year.” Kipkorir said the bond between the team members has grown stronger. “We all get along and there is no division among us, even though we all come

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from different places,” Kipkorir said. “Most of us will come together after classes or even weights and eat as a team.” The team will travel to California State-San Marcos Feb.25 to kickstart the season for their first invitational.

Wrestling prepares for championships BY JEFF KISSEL

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Paul Head, senior kinesiology major, fixes a leg lock on his opponent Feb. 11 in a match against Simon Fraser University.

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California Baptist University’s wrestling team took second place Feb. 4 at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships in Colorado Springs. Lennie Zalesky, head coach, sent 10 wrestlers to compete in the RMAC Championship and five wrestlers competed for individual championships in their respective weight classes. The Lancers, ranked No. 14, were unable to obtain a consecutive championship victory. The team fell a couple points short with a finishing score of 100.5 while Colorado State University, Pueblo, won first

place with 116.5 points. Zalesky said having five wrestlers in the finals provides a positive outlook for the team. “We could’ve had a couple of others in there,” Zalesky said. “We would’ve needed one more finalist to win, but the team wrestled well.” Zalesky said he recognized the amount of hard work his athletes went through to strengthen the team. “We had a lot of dual meets this year; we had a lot of guys injured and we lost a couple of matches by forfeit,” Zalesky said. “It really comes down to if we can be a top-10 team; I would be happy.” Zalesky said his next goal is to accumulate a total of six

wrestlers for the regional tournament in Golden, Colo.. “We have a shot at regionals,” Zalesky said. “We have three that are favored to go and four other wrestlers have to fight to get there.” Jacob Waste, senior criminal justice major, said the RMAC championship was a good step for the team’s growth. “We have been battling injuries this year,” Waste said. “It’s a good movement forward as a team. We can realize how close we can be and receive more mat time.” Waste also said this season turned out to be a good one considering the obstacles the team had. “We’ve had a lot of adversi-

ties to overcome,” Waste said. “Adversity builds character and if we keep overcoming these hurdles, we’ll be fine.” Waste said his goal is to win the regional championship. “I am ranked No. 1 in the region,” Waste said. “My goal is to win the regionals and move on to nationals.” Team members said they are working hard to compete in the NCAA Division II Super West Region Championships Feb. 24-25 in Golden, Colo. March 10-11 the qualifiers will wrestle in the NCAA Division II Championships in Birmingham, Ala. Zalesky will continue training his athletes in order to succeed in the championship.

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LANCER ON THE STREET How do you cope with stress during midterms?

Adrian Gutierrez Sophomore aviation management major “What I do to relieve stress is exercise.”

Pua Wong Sophomore biology major

Gabe Thorne Freshman criminal justice major

Evangelina Oseguera Sophomore liberal studies major

“I watch Netflix to relieve stress.”

“I cope with stress by eating food.”

“I completely avoid it and hope it works out. Jesus take the wheel.”

Pregnancy is certainly a miracle

BY HANNAH TAMIMI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Last weekend I came across an op-ed article in the New York Post written by Naomi Schaefer Riley titled “Having a baby isn’t a miracle and doesn’t make you a goddess.” With a photo of Beyoncé during her recent Grammy’s performance at the front and center of the article, I had to read it. The title alone was incredibly off-putting — having a baby isn’t a miracle? A woman is literally growing another human

inside of her. If you ask me, that Disease Control, it found that sounds like a miracle. The au- 1.5 million women in the Unitthor makes valid points about ed States are infertile. With Beyoncé’s past performances statistics such as these, why and their sexualized, theatri- shouldn’t pregnancy be viewed cal nature. This performance as a miracle? Riley’s stance was different. In on pregnancy this performance, While the route is has degraded the a very pregnant Beyoncé donned a not an easy one, miracle of life goddess-like costhe decision to to nothing more than something tume and her peropen up about a woman does. formance celebrated her pregnancy something so taboo Last year, model and the miracles of in American society Chrissy Teigen opened up about which the body of a is a brave one and her struggle to woman is capable. “Our cultural the backlash is conceive and her imperative to eleunnecessary. decision to undergo in vitro fervate motherhood to both the most important thing tilization. Teigen received loads in the world and the hardest of backlash after revealing she thing in the world is getting out chose this route and chose the gender of the baby. She received of control,” Riley writes. But is it really? Motherhood even more backlash this year afshould be celebrated. Women ter revealing that she will do in struggle yearly to have chil- vitro fertilization again to condren. In fact, 10 to 20 percent tinue building her family. While of known pregnancies end in the route is not an easy one, miscarriages and in a survey the decision to open up about conducted by the Center for something so taboo in Ameri-

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can society is a brave one and the backlash is not necessary. With all the struggles women face yearly and the options they have to eventually conceive, why do people feel it is necessary to put women down for using alternative routes? Why shouldn’t pregnancy be viewed as a miracle? Over the last few summers, I taught a “Baby and Me” class in which parents come with their children as little as six months old to acclimate them to water. In one instance, a mother brought her child to my class while she was pregnant with her next child. The following summer, the mother enrolled in the class again, this time with both of her children. To me, that is a miracle. It’s amazing to know the babies I teach are the same babies that were being carried the previous summer. Pregnancy is a miracle and should be celebrated among all women whether they are celebrities or not.

View equality in terms of music diversity

BY HANNAH PRESTON A&E EDITOR

What better way to escape political turmoil than to plop down on the couch and watch our favorite artists dress in designer attire and receive awards for their hard work. With that in mind, who knew that the Grammy stage could provide some enlightenment to the political tur-

moil we were trying so hard to break out? Were any performers or audience members killed avoid? Two weeks after the Gram- for enjoying their favorite my’s aired I am still amazed at genre of music? Now I’m sure the diversity that was shown Adele might not be the biggest across the nominations and Metallica fan, and knowing winners. People of different how liberal Hollywood generally is, do you backgrounds and think everyone religions, gathered in one area to celI am sick and tired in that crowd ebrate the love of enjoyed Chance of the fight for the Rapper singmusic. This is when I began to question, equality to have ing “How Great “Why can’t we just to be continuously is our God?” No see the world the matter their fought. musical tastes, way we do music?” I know, weird quespolitical or relition, but hear me out. gious views, everyone in the Performances included auditorium respected their genres from across the musical fellow humans’ right to choose spectrum: Metallica, Sturgill how they wanted to express Simpson and even Chance the themselves. Rapper accompanied by a gosWith that being said, why pel choir–and even with all the are we still experiencing hadiversity, did you see any riots tred between people groups?

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If a metal fan can respect an indie-pop fan, then why can’t Christians and Muslims show more respect for each other. I am sick and tired of the fight for equality to have to be continuously fought. Believe it or not, we have a lot more in common with the people deemed unworthy. Not only are we made up of bones and muscle, but we all desire to be able to live a happy life. Whether that life is fulfilled with a religion or particular political view, it does not by any means give us the right to deny someone with differing opinions. There are plenty of problems in this world, but I am sure a majority would be solved by simply respecting everyone’s pursuit of happiness.

Christian Younes Junior business administration major “I work out.”

Remember women’s rights across nations are not allowed to drive, travel without a man or participate in politics, and they will be physically punished for not wearing specific clothing. In Sudan, like many other places, domestic violence is not policed. Girls can be married off as young as the age of 10 and there is no minimum age of consent. Fox News also said 88 percent of women under 50 have undergone female genital mutilation in BY LAUREN SHELBURNE Sudan. PHOTO EDITOR In the United States, women The fight for women’s rights have had the right to vote since has made groundbreaking 1920 and no longer have to conprogress this year, and while form to the role of a stay-atwe have generated a powerful home housewife if they choose voice in the United States, we not to do so. Women can go to must use it to help our sisters college, be independent and have a steady income without overseas as well. After the participation of the assistance of a man. No signs or commercials more than 4.5 million people worldwide in the Women’s reflected the reality of what is March on Washington, the happening overseas. While the topic of women’s rights has future of our country seems unexpanded throughout print, clear to many at the moment, with the recent digital and cominauguration mercial media. President Feet of every Americans should of J. Trump age, background, be utilizing our Donald to many, our gender, religion, right of free rights will still sexual identity and political parspeech, a right remain strong to othty marched in that many do not compared ers. Americans unison through posses around should be utithe streets of major cities around the world, to bring lizing our right free speech, a the world, all with light to this issue to right that many the same goal in while fighting for do not posmind–equality for all. our own rights. ses around the world, to bring While women are fighting for equal pay and light to the women’s issues retaining the right to have while continuing to fight for our choice about abortion, wom- own rights. So many people live unaware en in other countries are still without the right to vote, re- of what is going on in the world ceive an education or leave the around them. It is our job to house without the presence of educate and inform others on world issues. As demonstrated a man. Fox News reported that in in the recent Women’s March Syria, the government regular- on Washington and around the ly utilizes rape and other forms world, together our voices can of sexual violence and torture ring loud and be heard. The against women as a tactic of more well-known this issue, the war. Women of Saudi Arabia more change can be made.

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Ethnocentrism and patriotism are different BY DARLENE MERCADO OPINION EDITOR I am as patriotic as they get. I am obsessed with the United States. I have a huge flag above my bed and I try to match my décor to my favorite colors: red, white and blue. I am so thankful for the freedoms this country grants me and the opportunities for a brighter future than many other nations. So many people fight so hard to step foot in this coun-

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try and I am privileged to have been granted citizenship by being born in this country. Americans are so often reminded that the U.S. is the greatest, most accomplished country in the world, but its ideologies and beliefs are not the highest and mightiest. American ethnocentrism is often expressed abroad. Americans compare our wealthy country of impeccable infrastructure to the suffering of impoverished nations and believe

it must be because their ways are wrong. Don’t get me wrong: Some countries’ ways may be farfetched, such as thinking diseases are caused by evil spirits rather than poor hygiene, but if we take a moment to see why the ways of other countries are the way they are, we may be able to understand these people and appreciate their customs. We may not agree with the practices of cultures, but they are most likely not asking for

your opinion anyway. There are 196 countries in the world with different beliefs and ideologies that are not willing to put up with the ethnocentrism of Americans. When I traveled abroad, I came across locals who would hear my American accent and immediately change their tone to aggression. They have come in contact with arrogant Americans in the past who have spoken down to them and treated them as less than them. Not all

Americans act this way, but it only takes one to ruin someones perception of all Americans. As Americans we have to change this attitude of superiority and stop setting American culture as the standard for the rest of the world. We have no right to be the standard. If I’m being honest, our country’s politics at the moment aren’t doing too great, so let’s be a little slower to speak next time we think we are so high and mighty.

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Show concern without discernment

BY JASMINE EMEISH LIFESTYLE EDITOR “I just want what’s best for you .” This phrase is one most of us have heard and said at least once in our lives. I know I have spoken them and had them spoken to me. While most of the time these words have been said

in genuine love and care from complete opposite of loving. We need to stop forcing our those around me, it has become apparent to me that more often opinions on our friends and family even if we than not, these do not agree with words are said There is a way to be a certain aspect with a tone and attitude of judgconcerned for your of their lives. We ment rather than friends and still love need to stop with phrases such as genuine concern. them. If there is a “well if you ask The line between judgment serious issue that me,” and “In my and concern is needs to be addressed opinion,” because the chances are, finer than most in a loved one’s life, if you have to use of us might realize. It is easy do so with a spirit one of those sento become conof humbleness, not tences, no one actually asked you vinced that our arrogance. for your opinion in way of going the first place. about life is the There is a way to be con“right” way and this can lead us to approach those around cerned for your friends and still us with an attitude of superi- love them. If there is a serious ority and that attitude is the issue that needs to be addressed

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in a loved one’s life, do so with a spirit of humbleness, not arrogance. You are not perfect, you do not have all of the answers, you have also made mistakes and sometimes people need to make their own mistakes to learn themselves. The best lessons are the ones we learn ourselves and through our own experiences. Being “protective” over someone will not help them. The reality of life is that we all need a few mistakes under our belts. We are all going through different phases of our lives. We are all going to lead different lives and different does not mean wrong. Stop judging and start loving; that is really the only way to get through to people anyway.

It is possible to be a Christian feminist

BY GIOVANNA BERROCAL ASST. DESIGN EDITOR Feminism is defined as the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. Christian feminism is an aspect of feminist theology, which seeks to advance and understand the equality of men and women morally, socially,

spiritually and in leadership from a Christian perspective. Feminism has a negative connotation in Christian society. Advocacy for women’s rights does not have to include hating men and believing women should be worshiped as the greatest creation to ever be made. Feminists don’t have to be angry women who openly express their hatred for the society in which we live. Christian feminism is valuing the idea of equality and implementing it in our daily lives and communities. Fighting for equal pay and equal opportunities for both men and women does not have to involve abandoning Christian views. Advocating for gender

equality does not mean advocating for controversial issues like abortion. It means fighting the scrutiny against female politicians and fighting against domestic violence. Gender equality encompasses the idea that men and women are capable of the same intellect; they are both capable of going out and preaching the gospel to the ends of the Earth. The Bible does not say that only men can go out and make disciples. The Bible does not devalue women in that way. Men ought to be feminists too. God uses both genders equally because we are all his disciples. Women are just as crucial when it comes to advancing the gospel, and reflecting respect for that reflects Christ in our lives; it reflects

his love. As sinful human beings, we have degraded the female gender throughout history and have pushed our own opinions into what God has to say about the value of women. We are more than just mothers and wives. We have a voice. It’s OK to fight for our rights. Jesus called us to be strong in him, love our neighor and be just. As Christian women, we can speak up and empower one another and realize discrimination is real even in the Christian community. Protesting can be done without pushing others down and instead with love and grace, which is the same love and grace Christ showed us at the cross.

There can never be too much diversity

BY KAITLYNN LABIT MANAGING EDITOR

“No one better to show Bachelor Nation, & the world, the beauty of embracing diversity! So excited for you Rachel! #thebachelor #diversity,” Nick Viall tweeted Feb. 13 about Rachel Lindsay, former contestant on season 21 of “The Bachelor,” becoming the first African-American bachelorette for the future season of “The Bachelorette.” Beside the fact of Rachel still a contestant on the show when this was tweeted, it was not the only uproar that rose from the news Viall shared. Once again, the topic of diversity started to rally. So, let’s talk about diversity in television. Before writing this, I researched the topic a bit to read about what other people’s thoughts were. I read an opinion article from CNN titled, “TV too diverse? Why it’s only the beginning,” written in 2015. In the article, Nellie Andreeva, Deadline’s TV editor, is criticized for wondering in a personal column

if in this “sea of change (if )the pendulum has swung a bit too far in the opposite direction.” I’m wondering what she’s thinking now in 2017. Diversity, whether it be in the workplace, classrooms, leadership or television, is always worth acknowledging and celebrating. If everyday life isn’t, then TV is the most ethnically diverse place. Casting different ethnicities on TV is more than one accomplishment; it is succeeding in highlighting the talent that can arise from any human being. It is instilling the idea that “anything is possible” and “you can be whoever you want to be” to children at a young age as they grow up watching TV shows like “Doc McStuffins” and “Little Einsteins,” in which the cartoon characters follow their dreams and accomplish their goals despite their race or background. Yes, an entirely different discussion can come from celebrating diversity on a show like “The Bachelorette,” but I’m specifically talking about diversity in TV in light of “The Bachelorette’s” recent announcement. In response to Andreeva’s thoughts, I say that the pendulum has not swung as far, as hard or as much as it can. American TV shows have made tremendous headway with diversity. If the average American watches up to five hours of TV a day, the shows should continue to be or strive to become influential, inspirational and encouraging for all people.

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