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Smith Hall and UP men tap into the spirit of competition — with couches.

Counseling Center moves into new space to better offer healing, refuge

Ambition, student jazz performance group, tests lively new sound at CBU BY RANDI WUFLESTAD

Poetry Slam Jan. 26 as the main entertainment group. Ambition, the student-led Melody Leon, junior music jazz performance group, made education major, assistant its debut this past January as a bandleader and saxophone pilot program to test the like- player, said the crowd was exlihood of future investment tremely responsive to the perwith the Shelby and Ferne formance. Mitchell Collard, junior Collinsworth School of Music. They originally formed as a music performance major and group to promote jazz educa- drummer for the band, said tion and culture at California he was anticipating a bright future for the Baptist Uniband. versity. “The main Two saxpoint of this ophones, a group is to bring trombone, a awareness and guitar, bass attention to jazz and drums education for make up the the School of group. AmMusic,” Collard bition spesaid. cializes in With limited all styles of Mitchell Collard, o p p o r t u n i t i e s jazz from bejunior music for jazz edubop to Latin. They also performance major cation at CBU, Mitchell said he cross into and drummer for hopes the sucR&B and Ambition cess of Ambition pop covers will spark the depending demand for jazz programs in on the audience. The inspiration for the the future. Although working as an band’s name comes from Roperformance mans 15:20, that states, “It independent has always been my ambition group, Ambition has mainto preach the gospel where tained a working relationship Christ was not known so that with CBU as a pilot program. Leon said the group is I would not be building on thankful for the support from someone else’s foundation.” Recently, the group made its mark by headlining at the SEE AMBITION | PAGE 8

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The main point of this group is to bring awareness and attention to jazz education for the School of Music.

Alexandra Applegate | Banner Haley Raelene Prizzi, marriage and family therapist trainee, and Dr. Jeff Biddle, director of the Counseling Center, write Bible verses and inspiring messages or song lyrics on the cement floor of the Counseling Center’s new building before the carpet was placed. BY MISTY SEVERI

ASST. NEWS EDITOR The Counseling Center at California Baptist University moved locations Feb. 26 to a new building off of Monroe street, behind CBU’s baseball field and the Health Science campus. The reason for the move

was to expand beyond the nine rooms they previously had. The new location contains five additional rooms, bringing the total to 14. Other benefits of the new building are more outdoor space and a larger resting room for the staff. Dr. Natalie Rios, assistant director of the Counseling Center, said she is grateful for the

move and expansion. “There have been times where it’s so hard to fit as many students as we wanted to,” Rios said. “We want to be available because it takes so much courage for them to even call us in the first place. For us to have this space creates a lot more opportunity and more open doors for us to be a support to our stu-

dents and to make sure when they’re needing help, they can come to us and get the help they need.” Dr. Jeff Biddle, director of the Counseling Center, said he hopes a more prominent location will help students be more aware of everything the

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Public Safety introduces fierce new fleet of safety vehicles BY AUSTIN ROMITO STAFF WRITER

The Department of Public Safety at California Baptist University showcased its slick new fleet of vehicles during Homecoming weekend. The new vehicles were purchased after two of their three former vehicles experienced significant mechanical complications. “Our old vehicles (2008 Ford Ranger and 2009 Ford Escape) were falling apart to the point they were a safety hazard. They were costing more to repair than the vehicles were worth,” said Kent Dacus, vice president for Enrollment and Student Services. Leon Phillips, director of Public Safety, sent a request to the university to get repair funds. After reviewing the damages, CBU approved a budget to purchase two replacement vehicles. The university purchased the replacement vehicles from Dutton Motors on Auto Center Drive, who has been in partner-

ship with the university for two years. “I want to be a good steward of the university’s money, and in the process [Dutton Motors] was very generous,” Phillips said. Dutton Motors delivered a 2016 GMC Terrain and a 2017 GMC Canyon pick-up truck Feb. 1 to the Department of Public Safety. The vehicles are larger and more dependable than the previous ones, which will serve to create productive work environments for Public Safety personnel. “With me being 6-foot-4inch everything is really about room,” said Devon London, public safety officer at CBU. “This (car) has room and comfort as well. (The new vehicles) seem to do a lot better in regards to having room for equipment.” The fleet is coated with shiny black paint and each vehicle is outfitted with updated decals designed by the CBU marketing

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Austin Romito | Banner Devon London, public safety officer at California Baptist University, enters Public Safety’s newly purchased 2016 GMC Terrain.

From Sudan to CBU: Kuol’s journey to men’s basketball BY ELIJAH HICKMAN STAFF WRITER

After being born in a little village filled with persecution and war in Sudan, having temporary residence at Kakuma’s refugee camp in Kenya, and

then moving to Australia at the age of 9, Bul Kuol, sophomore business administration major, found himself in California at California Baptist University to continue playing basketball. Kuol is a forward on the

men’s basketball team and has been a key player for CBU this year. He has been on the CBU basketball team for two years and said he continues to strive to become more successful both as an athlete and an individual.

Rick Croy, head coach of men’s basketball, helped Kuol receive an athletic scholarship, which allowed him to come to California. “We watched video of him, but most of it was a relation-

ship and a level of trust over the phone,” Croy said. Kuol had another scholarship opportunity at another school but said he felt CBU was the place for him to play. When Kuol first arrived in

California, he said there was not much of a culture shock but one thing that stood out for him was meeting Americans. “I had only met an American

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The Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music has recently made new efforts to showcase their orchestra and chamber ensembles with outdoor concerts. These concerts display different types of performances and can have up to 17 people performing. The concerts feature ensembles from duets to quartets and are exclusively string instruments. The newest development is “Concerts on the Green,” a concert series available to all students held on the lawn between the Billie and Eugene Yeager center and Wallace Theatre. Because of the reduced number of performers in the ensemble, each instrument plays a vital role in the musicality of the pieces, requiring students in the ensembles to be at a much high-

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er skill-level. Dr. Angela Brand, professor of music, oversees these outdoor concerts and serves as both lead organizer and the concert conductor. With her high regard for music and students, she has helped create these orchestra ensembles to give her students outlets for their talents and give the student body access to musical experiences. “It is important to showcase these students to the student community and have outreach to our community, in general,” Brand said. The Chamber Orchestra has performed at local high schools and churches and was given the opportunity to perform at the Huran Award Ceremony Feb. 28, the purpose of which is to further improve and solidify relations between the United States and China.

The students who perform in these orchestra ensembles are specifically selected to join for their musical talent and passion. Those selected have the opportunity to perform and said they get enjoyment from being part of the group. “Our events benefit the community because they allow the general population of CBU to see that music is something that can be casual and enjoyable on many levels,“ said Kristin Marion Nyquist, senior instrumental performance major and one of the cellists in the orchestra. Brand said passion for their art is what drives these performers. The School of Music gives opportunities such as these for students who enjoy music to grow their talent and share what they do with the student community. Daniel Dominguez, a graduate student, is an example of

a passionate artist who regularly performs at these events. For many of these performers, it gives them a chance to show others what they enjoy. Ensembles in this orchestra not only perform for their own enjoyment but for the ability to educate and expose the CBU student community to their craft. “My favorite part is to show how indescribable it is to be able to forget about everything when I am playing,” Dominguez said. “Nothing really matters and everything is perfect when I’m performing. I am focusing on communicating, playing the right notes and playing together with all the musicians around me.” The next concert will be held in Stamps Courtyard, April 5 at 12:05 p.m., with the series continuing on the first Thursday of every month.

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This 2016 GMC Terrain and 2017 GMC Canyon are the newest additions to the fleet of Public Safety vehicles at California Baptisit University.

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department. The new vehicles will also be equipped with radios, directional devices and alley lights to be up to par with security vehicle standards. “The image is professional and forward and striking,” Phillips said. “It does instill a bit of confidence for the CBU community.” The GMC Terrain will be used to patrol the CBU main

campus, CBU Health Sciences still remains Public Safety’s Campus, Adams Business Park, primary emergency management vehicle Riverside Municas it is fully ipal Airport and equipped with other CBU proplaw-enforceerties. ment-grade maThe GMC chinery. Canyon will “These vehimainly be used cles will allow for utility purposLeon Phillips, us to set up moes when Public director of Public bile command Safety needs to transport equipSafety posts for any emergency on ment. campus,” Dacus The 2013 Ford Explorer police interceptor, said. “They will also help us prowhich CBU purchased in 2014, vide better escort service to our

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(The vehicles) do instill a bit of confidence for the CBU community.

students.” The Department of Public Safety employs 24 officers, 39 student workers and five fulltime dispatchers to provide effective protection over the CBU community. “We want the student body and the community of staff and faculty to have a sense of safety and a sense of security,” Phillips said. Safety services are available to all of the CBU community. Public Safety can be contacted 24 hours a day at (951) 343-4311 from an off-campus phone.

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ASCBU president prioritzes students Arneson plans engagement with student body; improves opportunities BY VICTORIA BUSZINSKI STAFF WRITER

“Running for (Associated Students for California Baptist University) president seemed like a natural step,” said Rebecca Arneson, ju-

nior philosophy and business double major and ASCBU’s newly elected executive president for the 2018-2019 school year. “CBU has offered me so many unique experiences. Being a part of student leadership is a way to give back to that experience.” Arneson said she feels her majors have equipped her to hold and navigate the presidency well. “Philosophy has taught me how to think and problem-solve,” Arneson said. “(I have acquired) critical thinking skills that you need for leadership situations.”

Arneson said she desires to be approachable to her fellow students and to hearing everyone’s opinions. “I’d love to have a way to directly meet with students, I hope that’s something I can put into place next year,” Arneson said. Arneson said her main goals are “being approachable and increasing collaboration,” which will be the theme of next year’s ASCBU’s Executive Council. Arneson has worked in student leadership as a resident advisor during her sophomore and junior years. During that

time, Melissa Fillmore served as the resident director of Simmons Hall and Arneson’s supervisor. Fillmore says she sees that Arneson notices that things are amiss and takes initiative to make changes. Her time as an RA has developed her as an individual to prepare her for the role as ASCBU president. “Becca genuinely cares for people,” Filmore said. “She would always be open to someone approaching her but a lot of times she’s the one who does the approaching.”

Arneson said her presidency will be centered around the practical improvement of campus. She plans to improve campus recycling and add more drinking fountains and trash cans. Arneson also shared that she is not planning any drastic additions, but to better the existing opportunities on campus. “I would love to improve upon pre-existing programs and increase collaboration,” Arneson said. “There are so many things that already exist that can be taken to the next level.” She said she hopes the coun-

cil to collaborate with programs to make campus activities and establishments more productive and effective. Michelle Trussell, freshman liberal studies major and Arneson’s resident in Simmons Hall, attested to Arneson’s appreciation for CBU. “I have learned why she loves this school so much,” Trussel said. “She loves the campus, I see her walking around and getting excited about it.” Arneson’s joy for CBU makes her the perfect fit for leadership of the students body in the years to come.

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Counseling Center has to offer and feel more comfortable about seeking help. “We’re all broken. Whether you’re going into a crisis, you’re in a crisis or recovering from a crisis, we all need help at one time or another,” Biddle said. “This has been our goal to help students understand that this is not shameful to go to or admitting a failure.” The counseling center has emphasized the power of prayer, dedicating a time to pray for the brand new location. “Taking a building and dedicating it to the Lord is like a formal invitation to say, ‘Lord, we are here to serve you,’” Biddle said. “This is sacred ground for our students, we want them to know that when they step in here that the Lord is present here.” One benefit of the new center is the resources available to the staff that will help them aid the students who are struggling with various disorders. “We see everything from students struggling with anxiety to clinical depression, we see a fair share of eating disorders, we deal with suicidal idealizations and even schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, so we see the full

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Dr. Jeff Biddle, director of the Counseling Center, writes a Bible verse on the floor of the new building. Biddle said he wanted to be intentional about asking God to bless the new facility. spectrum,” Biddle said. According to Biddle, the first time most major emotional crises’ occur is between the ages of 18-23. “Not only are our students going through a tremendous

amount of emotional and mental health issues, it’s first onset, meaning that most of our students have never struggled with some of these things they are now experiencing on the college campus,” Biddle said.

“That’s very significant for us to be aware of.” Andrea Ramirez, freshman English major, said she believes the new location will benefit both the counseling center and students.

“It’s definitely going to raise the awareness of the center,” Ramirez said. “This move is going to benefit a lot of students who were more shy about getting help.” The counseling center is

now open Mon-Thurs. from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, students are encouraged to visit the counseling center as a walkin or call (951)689-1120.

LIFESTYLE

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Lancer Derby brings all the boys to the yard Couch event creates new traditions for UP Men and Smith Hall BY LAUREN SHELBURNE

ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR The men of Smith Hall and University Place Apartments gathered to compete in the first ever Lancer Derby — racing personalized couches in front of the Front Lawn. Residents competed in presentation and speed to bring honor to their halls and join in community in this new event. Spray-painted couches barreled across the pavement with their riders holding tight and their eye on the prize.

Josh Bostanic, men’s residence director of University Place Apartments, had competed in a similar event while he was in college and inspired the men of these two residences to take on the challenge. Hall 3B of Smith decided on a “Cool Runnings” theme after the 1993 Disney film about the Jamaican bobsleigh team in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The team worked the weekend prior to decorate shirts and their couch before competing. While they did not walk away with the presentation award, Hall 3D finished with the fastest race times and were crowned victorious. “My favorite part of the event was when my hall (3B) won the whole thing,” said Amos Chute, freshman Christian studies major. “It felt so good because all of our guys worked so hard on it and it was

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Jackson Jaramillo, freshman applied theology major, and Dakota Whipple, freshman behavioral science major, sway from side to side in their couch cart as their team, “Cool Runnings,” runs to beat the other couch cart teams in the Lancer Derby. cool to win that event with my amazing hallmates.” Despite a few broken couch wheels, the men enjoyed their time in community and competition, said Will Yih, senior healthcare administration major and Smith Hall resident

adviser. “It was cool seeing the freshmen and upperclassmen come together and have a good time building and racing couches,” Yih said. Bostanic watched as the men of both residence areas

presented their couches with enthusiasm and creativity racing side by side. “Camaraderie was formed through brainstorming couch theme ideas, constructing/ decorating, presenting to the judges and participating in

the race,” Bostanic said. “Also, the collaboration between Smith and UP men gave residents the opportunity to form relationships with students across campus, with whom they wouldn’t regularly get to interact.”

Barbie begins to introduce other cultures and diversity BY AMBER JACKSON

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Since the first Barbie doll was released in 1959, most Barbies looked relatively alike — Caucasion and unattainably thin with an innocent-looking face. However, in recent years, the dolls have diversified and now resemble multiple cultures. Barbie has played a major role in the toy industry since being created by Ruth Handler, who was inspired by the German doll “Bild Lilli” and worked with Mattel Inc. to make what has since taken over the toy world. While the concern of diversity has been prominent in recent years, the Barbie company has made improvements and new dolls that represent other cultures. Brooke Porter, sophomore

creative writing major, said she understands how diversity in children’s toys can affect the way young girls view themselves. “If there are no colored toys or Barbies, then girls will begin to see the image of beauty as something that they can never achieve,” Porter said. “No one can ever be perfect and the Barbie product has always been ‘perfect.’ That is not healthy for young people to see.” If an African-American child only played with Caucasion dolls, he or she may begin to see body ideals as thin and Caucasian. The first African American Barbie was made in 1968, but still had the same body figure as the Caaucasion ones. Thankfully, the toy industry has addressed the problem and has begun to introduce

more diverse dolls that truly represent the look and style of other cultures than just American ones. “Girls see their dolls as people they eventually want to be and when the dolls are stick-thin the girls begin to become self-conscious if they do not meet those specific standards,” said Morgan Baker, freshman kinesiology major. “Toys should be much more diverse so that they represent actual human bodies.” The great hope of society right now seems to be that every child sees the opportunity to become his or her own person and that they acknowledge the freedom they have to make their own choices and decisions. However, when there is a lack of diversity in the younger generations’ toys that freedom is taken away bit by bit.

Shannon O’Conner, junior psychology major, said she has reflected on the effect of diversity on young people and adults alike. “Young girls do not see a line of Caucasion dolls as fair or right, they see them as the picture of perfection and beauty and, in turn, internalize that,” O’Conner said. Hopefully toy companies continue to create things that better represent other people groups because children look up to whatever they choose to play with. Barbie and action figures can become idols for children who see them as the superheros that they may never be and the fashion icons they wish to become. Barbie and other products can hold the power to influence the way girls see beauty standards, so culture sensitivity is needed.

If Barbie were Life-size...

Neck

Barbie would be not be able to lift her head with a neck size twice as long and about 6 inches thinner than an average person.

Waist

Barbie has a waist size of about 16 inches. She would only have enough room for a few inches of intestines and half of a liver.

Wrists

Don’t ask Barbie to lift anything of substantial weight because her wrists would be about 3.5 inches in circumference.

Legs

Barbie’s leg-to-arm ratio is 30 percent longer than the average woman’s, and her thighs are 16 inches in girth.

Feet

It would be a miracle if Barbie is even able to walk, with 6 inch ankles, childrens size 3 shoe and top heavy weight, she would have to crawl.

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Students use social media to stay connected, or overshare? BY VICTORIA PAUL LIFESTYLE EDITOR

People use social media for many different things — personal expression, entertainment, social interaction or simply to pass the time, to name a few. Some argue posting all of this content for the world to see is not needed or bothersome, but others enjoy seeing their personal expression

come to life through different posts. With more than 1.5 billion people on Facebook, 800 million active users on Instagram, 158 million sending Snapchats and 330 million users on Twitter, it is safe to say social media has taken over as a mode of self-expression and a way to be heard. Most college students would agree that social me-

dia has changed the way they perceive the world as well as other people, but not everyone would agree this change is for the better. “I personally do not care about social media that much,” said Evan Schneider, senior criminal justice major. “I don’t like to go on and see what you had for dinner that day because that isn’t important. I would rather see the

big - life events because that is what is important, not your outfit today.” Not everyone feels that people on social media share too much, but rather enjoy seeing personal details. “I don’t think people share too much on social media,” said Sam Shroll, junior theater major. “I love scrolling through Instagram because I like to know what all my

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friends are up to. It is so cool to see all the fun places people go and see how different people live their lives so it doesn’t bother me at all.” Some feel posting every thought on social media can make things uncomfortable and put a strain on personal relationships. “I’m all for free expression and the ability to share how you feel but it gets messy when

people begin to post things that bring others down,” said Giorgia Catalano, senior early childhood studies major.“Like when people get into political debates and begin to tear others down. Conversations like that are best said in - person or over private - messaging.” At the end of the day, social media is personalized to you and your likes, so you can use it however you wish.

GRAFFITI FALLS: Perfect for all skill levels this 0.8-mile hike will be filled with colorful rocks and eclectic art. Eight miles from CBU.

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CLAREMONT LOOP: For the more experienced hikers this 5-mile hike is 2.5 miles uphill and 2.5 miles downhill. Twenty-eight miles from CBU. 4103 Cobal Canyon Mtwy, Claremont, 91711

MT. BALDY TRAIL: This 9.5 mile loop is sure to test your endurance and is recommended for experienced hikers. Twenty-four miles from cbu. 6700 Mt. Baldy Rd., Valyermo, CA 91759

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SPORTS BRIEFS Men’s basketball heads to fifth-straight postseason after tournament loss The men’s basketball team put up a strong fight during the PacWest Conference Tournament but ultimately fell short to Dixie State University on March 2. Despite the loss, multiple players had a successful night. Matt Hubbard, graduate student in kinesiology and forward, beat his own personal record for the season with a career-high 15 points in the game. Kalidou Diouf, senior journalism & new media major and center, and Jordan Heading, redshirt junior kinesiology major and guard, were included in the All-

PacWest Tournament team at the end of the night. On March 4, the NCAA announced via the 2018 Selection Show the Lancers will be making the trip to Monmouth, Ore. to particiapte in the NCAA II West Regional Tournament. The Lancers are currently ranked as the No. 3 seed and will be facing No. 6 seed UC San Diego, Friday March 9, at noon. If CBU defeats San Diego, they will have a chance for a rematch and seek redemption against No. 2 seed Dixie State if they win against No. 7 seed Azusa Pacific University.

Men’s baseball team sweeps Holy Names University The Lancers secured the series win over Holy Names University on March 3, with an impressive 21-3 victory. Andrew Bernstein, senior accounting major and pitcher had a phenomenal afternoon, striking out 10 batters

over six innings. During their second game against HNU, CBU was victorious again after winning 8-0. CBU is currently preparing to head to Hawaii, where they will play Hawaii Pacific University and Hawaii, Hilo.

Chica signs to play professional soccer with Reno 1868 FC Joey Chica, senior kinesiology major and midfielder and forward on the California Baptist University men’s soccer team, signed with the professional soccer team, Reno 1868 FC, after impressing recruiters at preseason training. Chica is the second Lancer to sign to play professional soccer after Aidan Apodaca, senior biology major and forward, signed to play for Bethlehem Steel FC, an affiliate of Major League Soccer’s Phila-

delphia Union. Chica transferred to CBU from California State University, Dominguez Hills in January 2017 in the middle of the third season in his college soccer career. Chica has had an impressive and influential season during his time at CBU. One of the main highlights of this previous season was when he scored a goal and earned two assists for CBU’s 3-1 home victory over Chaminade University, Oct. 12.

Aubrey White | Banner The cheer team at California Baptist University practices their stunts in preparation for the National Cheerleaders Association College National Championship. The women have been putting in countless hours of work in order to do their best at the competition.

Cheer qualifies for nationals BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR

For the second year in a row, two stunt teams from the cheerleading team at California Baptist University have qualified for the National Cheerleaders Association College National Championship. The national championship will take place April 5-7 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Tami Fleming, head coach of cheerleading, said it felt great to qualify two stunt teams for the national championship. “Last year was the first year we qualified two stunt teams,” Fleming said. “In years past, we only qualified one group. This year, we submitted four groups for nationals — that’s the most groups we’ve ever submitted, so to have two groups qualify is exciting.”

Fleming also said she expects the cheerleaders to do well in the championship. “One of our groups has three women who won the group stunt competition last year,” Fleming said. “They have brought in a new back spot for our group.” Fleming also mentioned her goals for the national championship. “My goal is always for them to hit a zero-deduction routine,” Fleming said. “We just want to go out and give the best performance we can.” Evynn Richard, junior kinesiology major and base, said it felt great to be qualified for the national championship. “Last year was my first year ever doing group stunt. We were nervous to see where we placed this year,” Richard said. “We are happy about where we are in qualifying and going to nationals.” Richard also said the expec-

tations of how the team will perform in the national championship are hard to predict. “Last year, we just wanted to get top-five, but ended up winning the championship,” Richard said. “The goal is always to get first, but if we’re really aiming for something, it is always top-five (in the competition).” Jordan Arrington, senior kinesiology major and back, said she is excited to have two stunt groups qualify for the national championships again. “It’s cool to have two groups qualify again,” Arrington said. Dazmyn Dull, senior kinesiology major and base, also said it is exciting to have two groups qualify again. “We’re able to support each other and go through the process together,” Dull said. Taylor Contratto, junior exercise science major and flyer, said her goal is to place highly in the championship. “I would like to place in the

top-three again like last year,” Contratto said. Kacie Gonzales, sophomore pre-nursing major and flyer, said her goal for the Lancers is to hit a zero-deduction routine and also place in the top-three again. “We want to repeat our placing in the top-three like we did last year,” Gonzales said. Dull also said she expects for her and the rest of both squads to do well in the championship. “Both of our groups are super capable of hitting zero-deduction routines,” Dull said. “Looking at our competition and how we did last year, we can both place well.” Arrington added, “Both groups have to put in extra time besides practices that we already have to be at, so that will prepare us more.” With these two stunt groups, cheer will be looking to win their fifth national championship in a row come early April.

CBU baseball player captures the attention of MLB scouts BY TAYLOR DUKES

STAFF WRITER

As the NCAA baseball season continues, one player is standing out in the pitching world. With a .167 average, Justin Montgomery, junior criminal justice major and pitcher, brought in more than 60 scouts to watch him pitch his first game at California Baptist University. Montgomery said he is determined to be the best pitcher he can be. “I love the sport; it is a part of my life. I’ve played it for so long and I can’t imagine my life without it,” Montgomery said. Gary Adcock, head baseball coach, spoke about how much Montgomery has improved in the past three years stating he is now able to “slow down the game” and “react more and think less.” Adcock also bragged about how Montgomery has the best curveball he has seen at CBU. “I anticipate him moving up quickly in the professional ranks similar to other CBU pitchers in the past like Tyson Miller, Trevor Oaks, Caleb Dirks and Adam Hofacket,” Adcock said. These are players who were picked up by major league teams. When it comes to the time commitment and exercises,

Montgomery said, “I enjoy the whole grind of staying in shape. Nothing is really hard if you love what you do.” Adcock said. “Justin is a very driven efficient worker who takes pride in his craft. A true self-starter when given a plan you know he will complete it. If anything, at times, he needs to be told to slow down a bit.” Not only does Adcock have high regards for Montgomery, but his teammates have great things to say about him as well. “Justin is a really good teammate to have on your team,” said Ryan Williams, senior kinesiology major and outfielder. “He is always the first one to cheer. He loves the game and will play through any pain he has.” Montgomery is touted as an energetic and charismatic person on and off the field. “Montgomery is quite the thrill-seeker. He loves the fast life, you can see it even when he speaks. He is always ready to do something,” Williams said. Montgomery said he is appreciative of the coaches and the teammates he has worked with over the past three years. “I love this school, it is a great atmosphere and the coaching staff is brilliant,” Montgomery said. Montgomery said he hopes to play in the big leagues and will sign with any team that wants to draft him.

Reagan Lee | Banner Justin Montgomery, junior criminal justice major and pitcher, takes the mound during a game against the Holy Names University Eagles.

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one time so I was not used to being around them and I had to learn how to interact with them,” Kuol said. Kuol also said basketball was not the first sport he played. He enjoyed playing soccer, which he played until the age of 14. His older sister forced him to stop playing soccer and to pick up a basketball. “I started playing basketball with my friends and fell in love with it,” Kuol said. Kuol said choosing to play basketball was the best decision he has ever made. Jason Todd, senior finance major and forward, transferred to CBU the same year as Kuol and said he was glad Kuol continued to play basketball at CBU. “Kuol brings so much tenacity, he is a defensive nightmare to play against,” Todd said. “He is an incredible asset and an incredible teammate to have.” Kuol also said CBU has helped grow his faith and helped him learn how to cope with the hardships he experienced in his life. He said his mother is a Christian and that is why he has always known of God but is still developing a relationship with him. “God put me through that stuff (in my childhood) to open my eyes. I would not be myself today if I had not gone through those things,” Kuol said. Hardships in Kuol’s life also

BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR

Elijah Hickman | Banner Bul Kuol, sophomore business administration major and forward, cheers on his teammates with fellow Lancer De’jon Davis, sophomore visual art major and forward and Geoffrey McIntosh, assistant coach. a stronger player. “To make that next move to become a better player you need internal motivation and you have to be around the right people,” Croy said. “CBU has given (Kuol) that platform. His improvement shows that there

helped him to grow. “God has humbled me through so many things. I know who I am and I know what I am capable of,” Kuol said. Everything Kuol has been through has not only made him into a stronger person, but also

is a really strong inner-drive.” Basketball has made a huge impact on Kuol and has given him a community and a purpose. Kuol said he is looking forward to making an even greater impact on the team next year.

Most students at California Baptist University attend sporting events, but what they may not realize are the two people behind the scenes ensuring everything turns out just right. These two people are Sammi Wellman, director of sports information, and Andrew Shortall, assistant sports information director. Together, Shortall and Wellman are in charge of picking CBU athletes of the week for the conference, prepping for games, and helping out with other programs on campus such as The Banner. No two days are the same, however. “There’s not a typical or normal day, there’s always something different going on and you don’t get bored, that’s for sure,” Shortall said. Both Shortall and Wellman are Azusa Pacific University alumni but said they were drawn to the CBU sports information program because the job gave them the opportunity to combine their two passions: sports and writing. Wellman said her favorite part of her job is getting paid to watch sports and going to new places she never thought she would go to. “I’ve gone to national

championships and I’ve gotten to go to Hawaii. Prior to CBU, I had never gone to Hawaii but I’ve gone four or five times now,” Wellman said. “You’re still working but you get to go and experience things.” Lauren Hackett, senior graphic design major, played on the CBU women’s volleyball team and works for the Sports Information Department. Hackett said she has enjoyed her time working with Wellman and Shortall. “Sports information is working behind the scenes and doing the things that nobody knows is happening and it’s fun to be a part of that,” Hackett said. Hackett added that she got to know Shortall while traveling to Hawaii with her team during her freshman year. “We all got to know how hilarious and kind he is,” Hackett said of Shortall. Shortall said something he will never forget about his job at CBU is the feeling of camaraderie and being on a team. “I enjoy the team aspect. This is a unique Athletics Department,” Shortall said. “Obviously, this is a Christian university, so everyone is warm and welcoming. Being a part of an institution that is having so much success and you get to have a part of that and play a role in that is really cool.”

Softball succeeds in non-coference tournaments BY CULLEN HOLT

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The California Baptist University softball team was originally scheduled to play 14 non-conference games to start the season but only competed in eight, hindering more practice games before the PacWest championship starts. When a storm blew through Tucson, Ariz., all six of the Lancers’ games at the three-

day Cactus Classic were canceled. The next matchup for CBU after their rainy trip to Arizona was a date with Azusa Pacific University and the start of PacWest Conference play. “We work really hard during the week through our practices to be able to compete and not being able to play was kind of a downfall,” said Halle Rosario, junior criminal justice major and utility player, “But as far as preparation, I don’t think it

damaged us in any way.” The Lancers had the opportunity to face six opponents in three days at the Easton Classic hosted by Dixie State University in early February, but they were plagued by injuries and dropped two of those six games. “It was a good test for us to see how deep we are,” said Bill Baber, head softball coach. “We didn’t play quite as well as we anticipated, but we learned a lot about our team and where we

can go from here.” With a depleted squad, some athletes took advantage of their newfound spot in the lineup. Diana Gomez, senior undeclared major and outfielder., was responsible for seven hits and four RBIs during the Dixie State Tournament. “There were a couple people that really stepped up, especially like Diana. (She went) out there and didn’t get a lot of playing time and filled in for

one of our starters,” Baber said of Gomez. “It shows that we’ve got players that can step up.” Caitlyn Lloyd, sophomore journalism and new media major and outfielder, said the downtime allowed the group to bond with each other. “It was fun just to be able to spend time with the team and not have any pressure of school or softball and just kind of be there as girls and make memories,” Lloyd said.

Baber reflected on how the non-conference tournaments helped prepare his team for conference action. “Getting to play some good teams out there,” Baber said. “We know what we need to do to get better and to get ready to face some good teams in our tough conference.” It turned out the Lancers were ready, as they swept Azusa Pacific in a two-game Feb. road series 1-0 and 9-1.

Women’s basketball finishes season with outstanding stats BY BROCK MICKLEY STAFF WRITER

The California Baptist University women’s basketball team has excelled greatly during their last year in NCAA Division II play. Due to their level of success, the women have put up exceptional numbers in categories,

such as points, rebounds and assists per game. These statistical performances have helped both offensively and defensively. The numbers have helped propel them into a fourth-place finish in the PacWest Conference. Tori Mitchell, senior exercise science major and center, is leading the team in points, rebounds and blocks per game.

She is averaging 15.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game this season for the Lancers and has been a force for the women on both ends of the court in her senior season of women’s basketball. “The progress I’ve made over my four seasons as a college athlete has helped me put up the good numbers that I have

this year, but it all goes toward getting the wins for the team,” Mitchell said. Ane Olaeta, freshman undeclared major and guard, leads the team in assists per game with an average of 4.1. She has been setting up her teammates and getting everyone involved. “I have always been one to get my teammates involved,”

Oleata said. “Passing up a good shot for a great shot is always the end goal for me when I’m looking to move the ball and it’s super awesome that this has turned into me leading the team in assists.” Georgia Dale, freshman business administration major and guard, has been active on the defensive end this year,

leading the team in steals per game with an average of 1.2. “Sometimes, being able to lock up an opponent can be more rewarding than scoring on them, and every team needs a stopper on defense,” Dale said. Thanks to the statistical performances of the team, the Lancers have succeeded this season with a 17-12 record.

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S

BASKETBALL men’s basketball:

women’s basketball:

regular season record: 24-4.

regular season record: 17-11.

won the first games in the events center nov. 10-11 against california state, dominguez hills, and cal state los angeles, respectively as part of the lancers tip-off challenge with the finals scores 83-78 and 98-69. conference record: 17-3.

started in the events center, nov. 10-11, as part of the cbu conference challenge. they won the first game against california state, san marcos, with a final score of 80-63. conference record: 14-6.

won homecoming against biola university, feb. 10, with a final

score of 96-59.

score of 80-35.

hosted the pacwest conference tournament, march 1-3.

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Editor’s

Review BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR

MOVIE: “RED SPARROW” Jennifer Lawrence proves why she is a movie star in the new spy-thriller “Red Sparrow” (2018), which came to theaters March 2. Based on the novel by Jason Mathews, “Red Sparrow” is set in present-day Russia. Lawrence stars as Dominika Egorova during the height of the Cold War. At the peak of her career as a prima ballerina for the Bolshoi, Egorova breaks her leg mid-performance. After this catastrophe, Egorova’s true colors show, setting up the suspenseful plot. Without a job, Egorova looks to her horrid uncle Vanya Egorov (Matthias Schoenaerts) to help her take care of her ill mother Nina (Joely Richardson). After a job gone wrong set up by Vanya, Egorova finds herself in a predicament in which she is forced to join a government intelligence service. Egorova’s name is changed and she is assigned to an endearing American agent (Joel Edgerton) who persuades her to act as a double agent. Though Lawrence’s Russian accent was unbelievable, her acting is suburb throughout the film. Lawrence keeps the viewer guessing whether she is fighting for the United States or whether she is staying loyal to Russia.

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Joshua Lomeli, (from left) freshman business administration major, Austin Apple, junior aviation management major, Mitchell Collard, junior music performance major, Melody Leon, junior music educaion major, and Cameron Evans, junior music perfomance major, discuss the music at the Ambition band rehearsal for their upcoming gig .

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Dr. Joseph Bolin, dean of the School of Music. “Dr. Bolin is an inspiration for all of us because he has been very supportive of what we are all trying to accomplish and we

are all very grateful,” Leon said. Bolin expressed his admiration for Ambition’s determination and work ethic. “I am so proud of the vision, initiative and leadership the students of the newly formed Ambition have demonstrated,” Bolin said. “They are a testament to the power of hard

work, applied learning and a consistent striving for excellence.” Collard said he has great expectations for the band. “I hope that this is a group that will continue to thrive and act as a professional group that has a working relationship with CBU,” Collard said.

The band said it plans to gain more exposure . “As of right now, our goal by the end of this semester is to get our name out there and hopefully make a lasting, positive impact on those that hear us,” Leon said. “Our hope is for the School of Music to recognize that

building a jazz program and promoting jazz education is worth investing in.” Ambition is expected to perform at the Dean’s Conference held at the Riverside Convention Center March 8, where many politicians, administrators and music teachers will be in attendance.

Film Festival offers students cash prize for short film BY LAUREN DAURIO STAFF WRITER

California Baptist University students are submitting short films for a cash prize to the 2018 Film Festival, which will begin April 19 at 6 p.m. The festival will be held in conjunction with the 2018 Riverside International Film Festival. All majors are welcome to participate, opening the door for a variety of students to show off their passion for the process of filmmaking.

Historically, in addition to theater majors, a variety of other majors have submitted films including nursing, business and marketing majors. Students may submit short films in the category of “Narrative/Fiction,” “Non-fiction” or animated films about any topic they choose. Taji Saleem, sophomore film major, is submitting a short film titled “Purple Pen.” In this film, he is in front of the camera but he said his goal is to also work

behind the camera as an editor, cinematographer or director. “In our short film, written by David Ramos, I play a character on screen,” Saleem said. “However, I also took part in the conceptual process, which including casting, filming and managing sound.” Selina Torres, sophomore film production major, attended the 2017 Film Festival last year but is planning to submit her own work this year. “The environment was com-

fortable and not intimidating. Being a contestant, however, it can add some tension when entering the grounds,” Torres said. Michael Eaton, associate professor of film studies/film production, said for the past five years, at least a dozen films have been submitted with most of them getting accepted for screening. By interacting with the passionate festival audience and other filmmakers, students can gain valuable feedback on the

quality of their work. “Cinema greatly enriches our lives by teaching us about ourselves and others, as well as about the world that we inhabit,” Eaton said. “It allows us to encounter human experience in its rich variety and multiplicity; it gives us access to other worlds, cultures and minds.” Students who are interested can submit any film created from May 2017 through April 2018 on Vimeo. The deadline is Friday, April 13, at noon.

Netflix tries different tactics for promotion BY ADAM DOUGLAS ASST. A&E EDITOR

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Susan Purkhart enjoying the murder mystery dinner in ‘Dickens’ attire while waiting to find out what the rest of the mysterious night had in store for her.

Riverside Dickens Festival celebrates author BY MISTY SEVERI

ASST. NEWS EDITOR “Welcome to Pickwick’s Pub,” said a man in a black coat and a woman in a red Victorian-styled dress as they greeted guests entering the makeshift pub at the First Christian Church. The church’s dining hall was filled with people in all sorts of attire from steampunk to Victorian ballgowns as they prepared to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Riverside Dickens Festival, an event held every year in downtown Riverside. In the past, the event began on a Friday night with a kickoff dinner and celebration followed by the Dickens festival, an event that honors the famous Victori-

an author Charles Dickens. This year, however, instead of the previous lively and spirited pub atmosphere, they celebrated with a fun and interactive murder mystery dinner. The night consisted of false accusations, silent raffles and sing-a-longs. The grand finale of the night was the revelation of the murderer, festival co-founder Carolyn Grant, who had not intended on killing anyone but instead was after a book signed by Charles Dickens. The festival has grown every year for the past 25 years. What started off as one street in front of the Riverside library has grown to more than two blocks in downtown Riverside. The rest of the festival con-

sisted of contests, music, shows, vendors and actors portraying famous authors and poets who walked around the festival, interacting with guests and told them about their character’s lives. Among the portrayed authors was Dickens, played by Paul Jacques, former professor of theater at California Baptist University, who said CBU students could benefit from reading various novels by Dickens. “Pay attention to the life lessons in his stories. Dickens was a social activist who wanted to affect change in his world during his time,” Jacques said. “It’s a good lesson for CBU students who want to live their purpose.”

The theme of the festival each year is one of Dickens’ novels. This year was Dickens’ 13th novel “Great Expectations” about a young orphan, Pip, who aspired to be a gentleman. “Every year I try to learn about the book being featured as much as possible and then surround my life with that book,” Jacques said. “This year, with my daughter portraying Estella, we had her interact with many young ‘Pips’ and played on that dynamic.” The festival is always looking for more volunteers. If interested in helping plan this annual event, contact the Dickens Festival through its website at dickensfest.com, or through their Facebook page.

Surprise releases have become a regular marketing strategy in the music industry with artists such as Beyoncé releasing their projects without warning. With Netflix expanding its catalogue of original movies, the service is looking to adopt the strategy. During Eagles and Patriots face-off at Super Bowl LII, Netflix took the world by surprise by releasing the trailer for J.J. Abrams’ highly anticipated “The Cloverfield Paradox.” Abrams and his production studio, Bad Robot, are notorious for their atypical marketing strategies; in 2008, they released a trailer for the first “Cloverfield” film attached to “Transformers” with no title, only a release date. Then in 2016, the trailer for “10 Cloverfield Lane” was released just two months prior to its release. While the title for “The Cloverfield Paradox” had been revealed since January, details about the film’s plot were scarce. However, this is normal as Abrams and Bad Robot are known for keeping details pertaining to their films under wraps. “Surprise releases can be beneficial as it can reduce the likelihood of leaks before a release date,” said Dr. Natalie Winter, associate dean for Robert K. Jabs School of Business. “It can make the most ardent

fans even more loyal because often the fan club is the first to hear about a release. The surprise release also generates a lot of publicity simply because it is a surprise.” While proving to be a successful tactic in the music industry, the surprise release could prove to be a profitable marketing technique in the film industry. “It can be a successful marketing tactic, but it also has some risks,” Winter said. “Without sufficient existing awareness of a product or brand, people won’t be invested enough to seek out information about a surprise release.” Paramount Pictures sold “The Cloverfield Paradox” to Netflix for about $50 million, which was then made available for streaming on the platform after Super Bowl LII concluded. Within the first week, the film was streamed five million times. In comparison, David Ayer’s “Bright” starring Will Smith and Joel Egerton was streamed 11 million times in the first three days. However, “The Cloverfield Paradox” did not receive positive reviews. Although there is a large gap between streams, “Bright” was heavily promoted for months and backed behind an A-list cast, while “The Cloverfield Paradox” had no official casting and virtually no promotion until its release. “The Cloverfield Paradox” is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix.

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‘Race for Perseverance’ comes to Chapel stage Worship arts majors write inspired song to encourage BY STEPHEN BANKOLE-WRIGHT STAFF WRITER

California Baptist University’s Kylie Page, Morganne Warner and Joey Ramirez, freshman worship arts majors are quickly gaining popularity for their worship song, “Race of Perseverance,” which has been sung during Chapel and other CBU events such as the Self Expression event and the Dream Event. At a worship retreat on Catalina Island the weekend before clases started last fall, each worship arts major was required to write two songs and present

them to the students and faculty who attended the retreat. The three students wrote the song. “Race of Perseverance” was soon heard by Tommy Walker, Christian singer-songwriter, and Hector Gabriel Jiminez, assistant professor of music and Chapel worship leader, who endorsed and supported the song after making minor changes to the lyrics and melody. Many responded positively to the song when it was sung at Chapel services, from people shining the light on their phones to others cheering loudly during worship. “I wanted to write a song that ministered to people’s pain and them going through the pain,” Warner said. “I wanted it to be different than other songs.” Warner said she had a family member for whom she was praying for at the time and had to let God take control of the sit-

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Kylie Page (left), and Morganne Warner, both freshman worship arts majors, and Joey Ramirez, worship arts and computer science major, practice their original worship song, ‘Race of Perseverance,’ which is routinely preformed in Chapel. uation. She said this experience contributed to the lyrics as she penned the song. “The transition from high school to college was tough because I had to endure depres-

sion and not look back at the past,” Page said. Page said these convictions helped her to choose the lyrics when writing the song. Ramirez, who had been com-

posing music since the age of 7, he said he usually writes worship songs without lyrics. Using this experience, he said he was able to find the melody for the song based on Hebrews 12:1-2.

Page and Warner said they plan on pursuing worship music after their college careers while Ramirez plans to develop software for music after he graduates from CBU.

MoviePass provides unlimited movies for monthly fee BY ADAM DOUGLAS ASST. A&E EDITOR

The average price for a movie ticket in the United States reached an all-time high of $8.97 in 2017, according to the National Association of Theater Owners. With ticket prices gradually rising, MoviePass offers movie-goers the opportunity to watch unlimited movies for a small monthly fee. For less than the price of an adult ticket at AMC, MoviePass

gives movie-goers the chance to watch any movie at any time. Typically the service charges $9.95 a month, but it is currently offering a $7.95 per month promotion for a limited time with a 12-month commitment. “I bought it because movies are a great form of entertainment,” said Zach Perry, junior health science major. “MoviePass definitely saves me money in the long run.” MoviePass functions by sending the user a debit card

in the mail. Once received, the user selects the movie he or she would like to watch from the MoviePass app and the debit card is credited with the exact price of the ticket. For film fanatics such as Tess Farrand, senior film studies major, MoviePass is a practical solution to keep up with movies released throughout the year. “One of the reasons I wanted to get (MoviePass) was because I love awards season and I always miss one or two movies,”

Farrand said. “MoviePass is great because I use it to study up for the Oscars. I’m close to seeing all of this year’s nominations.” Though MoviePass has many benefits, there are some limitations as to what the pass can do. With ticketing services such as Fandango and reserved seating, showing up to the theater on a films opening night and scoring a good seat is rare. Another limitation to the

pass is that it only allows moviegoers to watch in standard 2D format. This excludes all other forms of viewing including 3D, IMAX and Dolby Cinema. Since the debit card is credited with funds by MoviePass, it is possible to use the card to purchase 3D and IMAX tickets, but it is against the terms and agreements of the pass and the user risks termination. Tickets can only be purchased same day and the user must be within 100 yards of

the designated theater. Despite these limitations, some still find the MoviePass business model an affordable way to watch movies. “My roommates and I have MoviePass and have seen about 10 to 12 movies,” said Walker Goodman, senior aviation flight major. MoviePass currently works in 91 percent of theaters across the United States and can be purchased online at MoviePass.com.

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Matthew Langlands, Intazza barista and employee, works behind the open counter to create designs in all of his cappuccino and latte orders.

Intazza coffee shop in Murrieta offers menu, soft atmosphere break from Riverside locals BY NINASOPHIA STOWE BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

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There is no shortage of places to get a hot drink and settle down to study in Riverside. With coffee shops continuing to grow in popularity, some students have come to find that each shop is a bit overpopulated, which makes the idea of getting out of town a bit more appealing to the average college student. Intazza coffee shop, located in Murrieta, is a place to visit outside of Riverside. Intazza differs from any of Riverside’s more local coffee stops in its design, menu, space, environment and atmosphere. Employees and customers alike both take note of Intazza’s relaxed and open environment. People come in to do work and study or to hang out with friends

over coffee, tea or a snack. “Intazza is different from any other local coffee shop in the area because we offer an experience,” said Noah Lopez, employee at Intazza. “Here at Intazza, we are an open book, and we allow the customers to watch and learn how everything is made, from the roasting of our beans, to the making of our beverages, all of which can be seen and enjoyed right before their eyes.” Stacy Hernandez, senior visual arts major and local in Murrieta, said the atmosphere of Intazza draws her in as a customer and makes her want to stay a while to hang out with friends or study. “It has a really good vibe to it. It has a more laid-back vibe,” Hernandez said. “A lot of coffee shops are super quiet and everyone is there to do their

homework, but here at Intazza ,a lot of people come here just to hang out, which is nice.” Hernandez also said the style and set up of the shop stands out among many other coffee shops. “I like the way they’re set up. Everything is very out in the open and you get to see what is going on behind the counter— behind the scenes of them making your drink, which is pretty cool,” Hernandez said. “It’s super-modern, almost hipster, but it has more of a contemporary art feel to it. The environment is really chill, which is nice because I can come and just hang out with my gal pals.” Hernandez met up with close friend Beka Leininger, senior visual arts major, during her most recent visit to Intazza. Leininger is not a local but said she still found the trip out to In-

tazza worth the drive. “I like the high ceilings. At a lot of other coffee shops, they have lower ceilings, which can make you feel cramped, but with the open space I feel more loose and relaxed here,” Leininger said. Leininger also said she prefers to be outside of her normal, local space when studying. “Most of the coffee shops in Riverside are full of busy workers but when I go to a coffee shop to get work done I don’t really want to see people I know,” Leininger said. “Intazza is a little more isolated and has a little bit more of a creative and relaxed vibe compared to other local places Also, the tea and coffee is really good.” Intazza offers various choices on its menu for coffee and tea lovers. It is located at 28860 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta.

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Plan a spring break with applications BY KYLIE VODA

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR With spring break approaching the time has come to think about planning quick vacations and weekend getaways. But being on a budget sometimes makes these ideas of fun-filled trips with friends seem impossible to the average college student looking to escape reality. Fear not as apps and businesses that specialize in saving a dollar or two on hotels and plane rides can be utilized by students in order to plan trips full of memories that will last a lifetime. With California Baptist University being so close to hotspots such Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Laguna Beach and more, students can save money by road—tripping to a desired location rather than flying somewhere far away. “Social media and websites are really great for finding comparisons between different flights and hotels,” said Coreylon Polk, director of Conferences and Events and frequent

traveler. “Airbnb can rent entire homes for the price hotels offer for one room for one night. It’s much more private and inexpensive.” Airbnb is an app that offers rooms, apartments or entire homes for rent for short periods of time. These spaces are normally much less expensive than hotel rooms, should the getaway require a place to stay. Coupon codes are available online for free on websites such as retailmenot.com, so discounts can be applied before finalizing any plans. “Using Airbnb is super easy and, in my experience, is always worth it,” said Michelle Peprah, senior psychology major. “I used Airbnb most when I was traveling abroad and always went with friends.” Traveling with friends while using cost—efficient apps and services help with reducing the cost for each person for a quick and memorable getaway. The Velocity app allows users to create reservations in some of the best restaurants across the nation.

Sarah Dane | Banner Venmo is a popular app used to send money to friends and makes splitting costs for hotels, gas, activities and trips simplified. This can also be helpful when splitting checks. “I have used (Venmo) for big checks so that you put way less stress on your server when you come with a big party,” said Courtney Chandler, sopho-

more graphic design major. “It also comes in handy when you need to split gas costs between friends for rides.” Though some may feel that their dreams of exploring the world, or in driving distances from CBU, are unattainable, apps and websites can be utilized to make those dreams a reality.

Robbins Brothers sells ethically mined rocks BY SHANICE SHANNON & NINASOPHIA STOWE

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR & BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Robbins Brothers, a major jewelry retailer, known as the “Engagement Ring Store,” aims to provide conflict-free diamonds by mandating that suppliers adhere to a certification process before diamonds are sold at their locations. Introduced in the 1920s as a family business, Robbins Brothers has evolved into specializing in engagement ring settings and loose diamonds imported worldwide. They carry an extensive selection of wedding bands, promise rings, anniversary bands and more. This jeweler requires that diamond suppliers adhere to the Kimberley Process Certificate before importation of diamonds to the United States.

It is done to ensure there is no conflict with the country of origin. This process standardizes the certification among diamond-exporting countries, creating common language, transparency and monitoring of diamond exportation. They aim to prohibit the importation of diamonds whose mining fuels conflict in the country of origin, to provide ethical diamonds. Rebecca Valenzuela, senior communications studies major, recently got married Jan. 12. She explained how knowing where the diamond came from meant a lot to her. “My diamond is from Cayman Island in the Caribbean where my husband Anthony’s grandma is from so it’s an heirloom,” Valenzuela said. “It makes it more special to me knowing where it came from and that the person I’m married

to has good morals and knows that it matters to me where my diamond comes from.” Robbins Brothers goes to great lengths to ensure they provide conflict-free diamonds. Legislation now levies significant sanctions against those who fail to comply on Robbins Brothers, in its process, barring those companies access to the legitimate diamond market. Ciara Sabbath, junior psychology major, was also married Feb. 17 and had similar concerns about ethically sourced diamonds. Her husband, Deon Sabbath, originally wanted to get her a diamond but she asked for a morganite gem instead. “I chose an alternative gem because I didn’t want to worry about where my diamond was coming from and whether or not it was ethically sourced,” Sabbath said. “Knowing that

Robbins Brothers provides conflict-free diamonds makes me want to go buy other jewelry there. It’s really good they do that and more people should shop there and be more educated on the subject.” Tracey Lyles, director of social media and public relations at Robbins Brothers, recommends the company, for those who are in the market for diamonds, especially being that they carry conflict—free diamonds. “It gives me peace of mind that I work for an honest company that goes to great lengths to ensure that conflict diamonds are not sold to customers,” Lyles said of Robbins Brothers. “I am quite confident and trust the procedure that has been implemented here.” The nearest Robbins Brothers is located at the Galleria at Tyler Mall in Riverside.

Self-defense class provides safety

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Advancements in technology apps aid fitness, health it won’t distract me.” Many companies, such as Fitbit, have taken fitness tracking to another level with smart Smart watches have been on the rise and becoming more watches. Fitbit released a smart popular every year. Different watch partnered with Adidas brands such as Apple, Samsung that gives its users the ability to and even Fitbit have been im- track their workout progress. Adidas has added new techproving their watches to be the nology that will assist users in top of the market. Smart watches have been their training by making new skyrocketing in the market workout add-ons that help the since 2015, according to Busi- user get into shape while tracking progress. ness Insider research. “I am an active person so I Wearable technology has loved the idea increased to of tracking be a regular my fitness day-to-day goals and aclife improvetivities. Also, I ment. love the sleep M a n y tracking featechnology ture so that’s sites have why I wanted ranked difit,” said Sydferent smart watches acLizette Perez, ney Bennett, sophomore cording to junior health science exercise scitheir ease of major ence major. use and their “It helps convenience, improve my but many have given the Apple Watch Se- overall fitness on a day-to-day ries 3 the title of the best smart basis by giving me reminders to walk, fitness goals to make and watch of the year. “Owning an Apple Watch even helps me sleep more.” Another type of popular has changed my life in multiple ways. It is not just a next step smart watch is the Samsung from the iPhone, it has allowed Gear Series with 4G. “I own the Samsung Gear me to live a healthier lifestyle because it allows you to track S2 smart watch. The main reayour health and other import- son for having my smart watch ant facts about your body,” said is the counting of my steps beLizette Perez, junior health cause it encourages me to move science major and CBU water more and other things, such as forwarding my messages, polo player. “As an athlete it has also emails and notifications,” said helped me be accountable with Dr. Nathan Lewis, professor of my heart rate and calories psychology. Smart watches have affected burned. If I am receiving an important call, I can see it on my daily lifestyles to stay connectwrist and if it is not important ed or help with daily health.

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Owning an Apple Watch has changed my life in multiple ways. It has allowed me to live a healthier lifestyle.

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Michelle Scott, student at Kicks Tae Kwon Do and Angelique Nevarez, sophomore pre-nursing major practice a high-kick at their weekly self-defense class.

BY VALERIE HERNANDEZ STAFF WRITER

A local taekwondo studio in Riverside helps community members stay safe and confident by teaching self-defense classes to female students with some of the classes taught by female instructors. Kicks Tae Kwon Do studio in Riverside is owned and operated by martial arts instructor Jeff Mascolina who has been practicing martial arts for 31 years and is a six-degree black belt in taekwondo. “I started in Shotokan karate when I was 6 and have trained in Jujitsu kick boxing and, of course, taekwondo,” Mascolina

said. “Some of the other skills that are integrated with what we learn are Krav Maga system, which are take downs and wrist locks. General Jujitsu wrestling is also integrated in that too.” Kicks Tae Kwon Do opened in 2000 and has been active in the community since. One of the classes offered at the studio is a self-defense class. The self-defense class is co-ed and taught by Master Instructor Sergio Lopez, who is a fifth-degree black belt. In this class, Lopez teaches students how to fight off a possible attacker. Mascolina, also known as Master Jeff by his students, holds women-only self-defense

classes on occasional Saturdays. In the women-only classes, Mascolina teaches scenario defense. Michelle Scott is a student at Kicks and has attended some of the weekend self-defense classes. She said the class taught her the appropriate way to respond to a potential attacker. “I always try to invite people I know because what they teach is life-saving stuff. I can’t express enough how important it is,” Scott said. Mascolina has also taught self-defense to specific groups such as running clubs or real estate agents. For these classes, he addresses specific scenarios catered to each group. Mascolina

teaches real-life scenarios. Among the instructors at Kicks is California Baptist University student, Angelique Nevarez, sophomore pre-nursing major. A part of the Kicks family since January, but she is a fifth-degree black belt and has been a martial artist since she was a child. She is active in the self-defense classes and assists in the instruction. “Every student should learn self-defense because life is unpredictable and it provides a sense of security and self-confidence,” Nevarez said. Kicks Tae Kwon Do is located at 17100 Van Buren Blvd. and classes are offered multiple times a week.

OPINION

March 9, 2018 · Volume 65 · Issue10

LANCER ON THE STREET

Have the Parkland teenagers changed your opinion on gun laws ?

Damilola Kareem Senior chemistry major “They experienced it so now they understand it. Guns definitely need to be controlled. No guns at all.”

Savannah Ahumada Junior early childhood studies major “Nothing really changed for me because I agree with what they’re doing and for which they are making a stand.”

Dakota Baker Junior Christian studies major

Tyler Davis Sophomore exercise science major

“No. It’s the media exploting the situation of these kids and we need to be led by the example of well-educated individuals who are not driven by emotions.”

“Seeing them trying to enforce gun laws and going through that negative experience has further reinforced my views on gun control.”

Paulette Garcia Junior early childhood studies major “Not really because I’ve always agreed with them.”

Giving guns to teachers will not stop shootings

BY KAITLYNN LABIT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Columbine High School. Sandy Hook Elementary. Virginia Tech University. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

My generation has lived through the largest school shootings in American history. No student deserves to go to class worrying about dying or have to worry about a gun in the hands of their teacher. I don’t know what the answer is when it comes to solving school shootings but I am certain that placing a gun in the hands of every teacher is not the answer. Placing a gun in the hands of someone who isn’t confident, comfortable or properly trained is asking for chaos and so is handing a gun to someone who is too confident and comfortable after proper training. Paul Thornton, the let-

ters editor for the Los Angeles Times and a teacher for more than 30 years, a National Rifle Association member, firearms instructor and military veteran, finds a number of problems with arming teachers in his article, “Here’s what teachers say about putting guns in their classrooms.” Even with all of his experience with firearms and qualifications, Thornton wonders how this proposed solution can logically make schools safer. In a crisis situation, it’s important to ask ,“What if?” What if, while teachers fire their guns at the gunman, a student is killed in the crossfire? What if a teacher is called to

fight a gunman and leaves his or her students without a leader to follow, leaving them alone in a classroom? What if a teacher uses a gun as a threat toward students? What if a student takes the gun? If you don’t like to weigh the “what ifs,” then here’s a fact: At the end of the day, teachers aren’t police officers. They are not highly-trained professionals who are practiced at remaining calm and rational in a lifeor-death situation — and they should not have to be. Placing guns in classrooms around children, teenagers or adults will not help. It will only make it easier for the students who are planning a shooting to

have access to a gun and create an environment that is counterintuitive to safety. Giving teachers guns will not make students feel safe and it will not end school shootings. Teachers carrying guns will make students feel uneasy and create a tense environment that inhibits learning. The National Center for Education Statistics says that in public schools alone, there are 3.2 million teachers as of 2017. Whatever the number of teachers President Donald J. Trump suggests we arm, it doesn’t matter. Imagine even one-third of those 3.2 million teachers carrying guns — adding 1 million

more guns to this problem is not a world I envision for students, nor is it a world where I would feel confident in sending my future children to school. As someone who has watched America’s deadliest school shootings happen in the news, I have never thought that I would feel better if my teachers were in possession of guns. My generation and those younger than us are experiencing the cruelest, relentless and scariest parts of America’s history in terms of school shootings and it’s time to realize what will and will not fix the problem. Arming teachers with guns is not the answer and is not a step in the right direction.

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March 9, 2018 Volume 65 Âˇ Issue 10

Constitution should better reflect culture

BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE MANAGING EDITOR Picture this: Itâ€™s 1791 and you are in a new land â€” America! The country has finally won the Revolutionary War and is trying to get back on its feet while also protecting itself from surrounding world powers such as Britain, France or Spain that are eager to expand their territories. If youâ€™re a man, you might be worried about getting drafted into the makeshift army America has put together. You also are expected to know how to shoot a firearm. While you are mediocre at packing and loading your firearm, you know someone who is exceptional at it and can fire three whole rounds in one minute. You need to practice with your firearm more just in case your home or town is invaded by another countryâ€™s more experienced and established military. These were the conditions under which the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, was ratified. The country was still finding its footing among countries that had more sophisicated militaries in place. Americaâ€™s Founding Fa-

thers were afraid the new country would be defeated by one of the surrounding countries. The best way to establish a military was to let any citizen own a firearm. That was 227 years ago. Things have changed. Today, an AR-15 can hold about 30 rounds and a practiced shooter can fire upward to 45 rounds a minute. AR-15s seem to be the weapon of choice for mass shooters over the past few years, including the most recent at a high school in Parkland, Florida, which killed 17. While the AR-15 and similar weapons were banned in 1994, the law expired. In most states, it is relatively easy to buy a weapon like this if you are over 18. With the spike in mass shootings and gun violence in America over the last few years, there seems to be no reason why this law should still be a part of the U.S. Constitution. When the Constitution was written, the writers had no idea the types of weaponry to which we would have access 200 years later. As phones, texting, social media and the internet have all become prominent aspects of our culture, the government has made adjustments to still protect our First Amendment rights while acknowledging that there are types of speech that are not protected. Why can we not do this with the Second Amendment? Stricter laws and regulations need to be put in place in our country to better adapt the Constitution to the current state of our culture and technology.

Gun permit renewals needed

BY LAUREN SHELBURNE ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR Since the United States experiences 31 percent of the worldâ€™s mass shootings, stricter gun purchase requirements and a changed societal mentality of gun safety must be altered to

protect our country. According to the Congressional Research Service, the United States is responsible for 48 percent of legally owned guns in the world, despite comprising 5 percent of the worldâ€™s total population. India followed in second at 7 percent of the worldâ€™s gun owners. To increase safety for American citizens, a stricter process should be enacted at a federal level when one goes to purchase a gun with enforced permit renewals every few years. While state laws differ, federal laws dictate one must pass a background check that includes criminal convictions, domestic violence and immigration status before legally purchasing a gun. No strict police regulations are in place for private sell-

ers, who account for a third of gun sales. Despite the high concentration of 89 guns per 100 people, our regulations fail in comparison to other countries. Others require variations such as joining a hunting or shooting club, completing firearm safety courses, obtaining personal or professional references, police-inspected home gun safes and psychological evaluations. If the United States included these steps in its gun purchase process, it would not rob the Second Amendment rights of stable-minded citizens who choose to protect their home with such but instead keep them safe from those who should not be permitted to carry. Whatever process prevails for gun purchases, the back-

Better gun restrictions should be implemented

BY KRISTA AMBRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR Want to hear something shocking? We are barely three months into 2018 and according to the Gun Violence archive, there have already been 39 mass shootings in the United States. Hundreds of people wonâ€™t be

able to hug their loved ones, see a new morning and do their favorite activities anymore. A lot of this is the fault of our countryâ€™s lack of gun laws. Florida suffered from a school shooting this year, and instead of passing laws that tightened gun control, their legislature passed a $67 million statewide program to arm teachers. This money could be spent to enhance a childâ€™s education, but instead, the government is choosing to strengthen the chances of a child getting shot. You may think I am completely anti-gun but that is not how I feel at all. People who arenâ€™t a threat to society, who enjoy hunting legally or want to own a gun to protect themselves from people who want to do harm, should be able to obtain non-automatic guns. However,

nobody should be able to purchase an assault weapon that provides the ability to kill 17 people in mere minutes. In order to prevent another mass shooting from happening, the United States needs to take drastic steps. We should start with the legal age to purchase a gun. A civilian who is 18 should not be able to buy a gun and the legal age to buy one should be raised to 21 to match the drinking age. If the government doesnâ€™t trust 18-year-olds with a beer, why should teenagers be entrusted with a weapon that can kill someone in a second? Obtaining a gun shouldnâ€™t be as easy, as well. Strict background checks need to start happening in every state, as well as a mental health assessment. While the federal law requires a background check on everyone

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ground check and mental evaluation should have to be redone every few years if the owner would like to retain the gun. Oneâ€™s mental health and circumstances can fluctuate throughout a lifetime and while he or she may be eligible to carry at one point in life, things can change. These laws would not rip guns out of the hands of those who lawfully and rightfully own firearms but put in place protections and checkpoints to monitor who can get a gun. The process to obtain such a powerful weapon capable of so much should not be rushed or taken lightly. If driverâ€™s licenses and passports are renewed and reevaluated every few years, gun ownership eligibility should be too.

who buys a gun from licensed dealers, people can easily get around this by purchasing guns from places like gun shows, where a permit is not required. A New York Times article written in 2016 notes that only seven states ban people who have demonstrated threats from obtaining a gun and only four ban people who have previously been admitted into a mental hospital. How is this acceptable when most all of the people who have opened fire in public are mentally ill? The American government canâ€™t keep pushing this issue to the side. The slaughtering of innocent lives must end. I encourage you to contact your government officials and vocalize your opinions on this issue. We will not be silent about this problem until it is no longer an epidemic.

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