Volume 65 | Issue 3 | October 6, 2017
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Vegas massacre touches Inland Empire City, students mourn loss of community, gather around those affected BY KAITLYNN LABIT & ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR A California Baptist University student was injured by debris Oct. 1 when rapid-fire bullets rained down on a crowd of 22,000 people at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, resulting in 59 casualties and more than 500 injuries — the largest mass shooting in American history. “It’s kind of crazy saying, ‘I survived the deadliest mass shooting in American history,’” said Ellen Davis, sophomore political science and international studies double major and daughter of Dr. Dirk Davis, associate vice president for academics for Online and Professional Studies. She was one of several CBU students who attended the festival. Other students in attendance were contacted by The Banner but declined to comment for publication. Davis was singing and dancing along with Route 91 headliner and country sing-
er Jason Aldean at the frontright section of the main stage when a few rhythmic popping sounds rang out. “(The sound) paused for just a second and everyone was looking around and wondering, ‘Where are the fireworks? Where’s the light?’ When that didn’t happen, more popping sounds started going off and at that point it was pretty obvious that it was something like a machine gun and not fireworks,” Davis said. “I dove down to the ground. Everyone around me got down. That was going for about 15 seconds — non-stop machine guns. I had gotten down because I thought the shooter was on the ground.” When the gunfire paused, she said she noticed casualties and injuries. Davis then found herself sprinting, attempting to huddle close to the ground or jump over fences to escape the onslaught from 64-year-old gunman Stephen Paddock without knowing where to hide. When she got off the ground, she sprinted and sought out safety in several locations. As she ran, Davis said she realized her legs were bleeding from shattered glass. “I had my parents on the phone at that point. I had texted them and just said, ‘Gunshots. I love you,’” Davis said. “I guess they hadn’t seen (the text) so I called them while I was running. I actually don’t
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The evening after the Las Vegas massacre, California Baptist Univeristy students gathered around the Kugel to pray for those affected and their families. remember what I said. I was just focused on running. I just wanted to talk to my parents. I just wanted to hear them.” Along the way, she found herself in an airplane hangar where off-duty nurses, paramedics and police officers were helping whomever they
could. In an office inside the hangar, they found a box of men’s dress shirts which they used to tie around her legs. Once cops arrived to rescue the group in the hangar, she was driven to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she found unlikely comfort in a fa-
miliar face. A family whom her younger sister knew from elementary school recognized Davis and made arrangements between themselves and her parents for her to stay with them until her father came to pick her up. As she waited, the family
helped clean her wounds and helped her change out of the clothes she said were covered in other people’s blood. On Monday, Oct. 2 around 2:30 a.m., her father took her to the hospital where doctors
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University trains, prepares student Harvey relief team BY DANIELLE NELSON ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Riley Forristel, sophomore business administration major, takes part in the swim team’s attempt at breaking the world record.
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Swim teams seek world record BY CULLEN HOLT
ASST. SPORTS EDITOR When the California Baptist University swim team treaded water at practice on Sept. 27, conditioning was not the only goal: There was also a Guinness World Record on the line. As part of the Internation-
al Water Safety Foundation’s Tread-A-Thon, the CBU swim team joined approximately 70 other groups in treading water for a half-hour to raise awareness for drowning in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization, every hour of every day more
than 40 people lose their lives to drowning. These groups simultaneously treaded water in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “Most People Treading Water at the Same Time in Multiple Locations.” Starting at 2 p.m. local time, the Lancers
men and women’s swim team did their part to chase the world record. Rick Rowland, head swim and dive coach, said it was a great experience for his team. “It sent a great message. It
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California Baptist University students will head to Houston, Texas, Oct. 12 – 15 to join the massive relief effort occurring in the wake of the Hurricane Harvey devastation. Spiritual Life’s Compassion Ministries assembled the 44-person relief team in a month, notifying student leadership of the opportunity and quickly planning the service project. Within three days, an overabundance of student interest to serve in Houston prompted the office to recruit more staff members and faculty to attend. The relief team will serve through the North American Mission Board, a Southern Baptist organization centered on church planting and providing relief within the United States. The NAMB enables college students to aid in relief work while serving alongside NAMB team leaders. Faculty and staff from CBU’s offices of Leadership and Transition, Residence Life, Spiritual Life and Facilities will be present. Julie Dobbins, director of Compassion and Women’s Ministries, reflected on the importance of serving as students.
“For those of us who are followers of Christ, we desire to have a heart like his and put ourselves in positions where we are able to serve as he did,” Dobbins said. “The neat thing about disaster relief is that many people might be able to send financial resources but might not have the time to go serve, whereas college students have a little more flexibility and capacity to go and do the work.” The team will leave Thursday for Houston and return Sunday. Service opportunities on Friday and Saturday will include relief work in areas where people have lost their homes along with various cleaning, clearing and flood recovery tasks, known as “mud-outs.” “My biggest prayer is that an attitude of service will come naturally for the team once we are on the ground,” Dobbins continued. “I hope that we’ll be able to spend time with homeowners there, to listen to their stories, to show them that we care about what happened, and to show them that because we love Christ we want to bring help.” Dobbins said Spiritual Life hopes the team of students and staff will be a source of encouragement to the people of Houston as they pray and serve those affected.
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October 6th, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 3
THE BANNER Editor-in-Chief Kaitlynn Labit
Lifestyle Editor Victoria Paul
Managing Editor Alexandra Applegate
Asst. Lifestyle Editors Amber Jackson Lauren Sawdey
Photo Editor Robert Jordan
Opinion Editor Giovanna Berrocal
Design Editor Juliana Bontrager
Sports Co-Editors Jeffrey Kissel Krista Abrahamsen
News Editor Tess Schoonhoven
Asst. Sports Editor Cullen Holt
Asst. News Editors Olivia Quebe Danielle Nelson
Cartoonist Sarah Dane
A&E Editor Audrey Stoddard
Broadcast Director Aspen Taylor
Asst. A&E Editors Paul Johnson Isabella Damen
Advertising Manager Puamalia Wong
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Attendees of the walk look on as Cynthia Ng, head chair of the Riverside and Ontario Alzheimer’s Walk Association, cuts the ribbon for the opening ceremony.
Supporters rally for Alzheimer’s
Distribution Manager Ally Creed
Bus & Tech Editor Ninasophia Stowe Asst. Bus & Tech Editor Kylie Voda Isabel Sterbenz
Social Media Co-Directors Giovanna Berrocal Niki Costa Web Administrator Lauren Shelburne
Asst. Director of Student Publications Sonya Singh Adviser and Director of Student Publications Dr. Michael Chute
BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR
Hundreds of people united together to raise awareness and financial support for a disease that affects 5.5. million people during Riverside’s first annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on Sept. 23. The event featured a Promise Garden ceremony representing reasons why attendees are walking through different color flowers. Among the various colors, purple represents losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s and orange represents supporting the vision of a world without the disease. There were also information booths and a two-mile fundraiser walk. More than 500 walkers, volunteers and sponsors raised more than $30,000 for the cause.
“We gather the participants to try to get them to tell us their stories because it’s one thing to share facts and figures, but it’s another to tell stories of people who have been affected by Alzheimer’s,” said Kelsey Tierney, communications specialist for the Alzheimer’s Association. “It gets people to our resources.” Tierney also said attending walks like this is important because it raises awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association’s resources such as the 24/7 Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, support groups and educational programs. “We have a helpline that has been such a big thing for people,” Tierney said. “The more awareness we have the more people know about that number and have that
resource.” The walk was also a way for students to make a difference. Maria Muganzo, senior at Sacramento State University and caregiver, volunteered to raise awareness on behalf of her patients and her friend whose grandfather has Alzheimer’s. “Eventually we’re all going to get older and we all could be affected by this,” Muganzo said. “If you don’t know how you can prevent Alzheimer’s, it may happen on a larger scale.” According to the Alzheimer’s Association, getting regular exercise, eating healthy, playing challenging mind stimulation games and seeking help for cognitive issues such as depression or anxiety are all positive habits and activities that can be done to prevent Alzheimer’s.
Because many people have the disease, it is likely that students at California Baptist University know classmates that have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Cynthia Ng, head chair of the Riverside and Ontario Alzheimer’s Walk Association, whose parents had Alzheimer’s and dementia, shared her best advice to students who want to encourage their friends. “It’s really just being there,” Ng said. “Friends would send me a text like ‘Hey, just checking in.’ It gives me the opportunity to vent; sometimes you don’t want to vent to family members because they are dealing with the same burden.” For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association: Visit alz. org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900.
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Since last school year, changes have occurred such as new buildings, new Chapel times and new housing, and lastly, a change made to Spiritual Life, specifically Mobilization. In the past year, 36 International Service Projects were offered and students traveled to multiple continents. This year, ISP will serve as the umbrella term for the different types of trips: Encounter, Engagement and Immersion. Each type of ISP trip has a
different length with different ways to serve the community. The three trips range from eight days to 10 weeks across the world. Both Immersion and Engagement are faith-based but one of the more significant changes is Encounter, which is a non-faith-based service opportunity. Jeff Lewis, director of Mobilization, has been a part of Spiritual Life for the past two years and said he saw the need for changes. Over the last 30 years, Lewis has participated in extensive travel across the United States for conferences and retreats as well as trips to 48 different countries to participate in indigenous mobilization. “Coming into Mobilization, I had an ideological belief that there needed to be some changes in Mobilization to reflect what I’ve learned over the last 30 years,” Lewis said. “Being to
so many different countries has certainly given me a wealth of experience and insight.” Lilia Valdez, senior political science and English double major and Mobilization intern, said the alterations were bound to occur since the university is never the same as it was the previous year. “As the culture and atmosphere at CBU changes, the programs also have to adapt,” Valdez said. “The different length of trips, as well as more specific teams, will allow individuals to partake in something that will impact them beyond their experiences at CBU.” The addition of Encounter was created with the purpose of catering to the entire CBU student body. “Probably the most significant change is providing an opportunity for non-faith-based service,” Lewis said. “We need to provide ways for (students) to experience sacrificial service around the world beyond their
comfort zones.” Besides the spread of the gospel, ISP trips are meant to challenge students beyond what they thought they could handle and create a well-rounded worldview. “Anytime you stretch a college student beyond their natural comfort zone and get them to experience other cultures and how to serve people in other cultures, you’ve done a huge service to their development,” Lewis said. Mobilization will also reach out to more local churches, besides the three or four with whom they regularly work, for partnerships. The churches will be involved in the selection and training of the students for the trip. The deadline to sign up for ISP next summer is Oct. 13, and training will begin during the start of the spring semester. To sign up for an ISP trip, visit the Spiritual Life office in Lancer Plaza.
Public Safety boosts campus security BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN NEWS EDITOR
With the publication of the 2016 California Baptist University Annual Security Report sent out Oct. 1, CBU’s Department of Public Safety is reassuring students of their security and the preventative measures being taken to protect campus. Leon Phillips, director of Public Safety, detailed the procedures for crisis situations and expectations of officers. “We do expect them (the officers) to insert themselves into circumstances and take appropriate action,” Phillips said.
This action, as outlined by Phillips, could be locking down an area, directing police or calling other resources. The ability to think critically in crisis situations is vital for the officers. “Over the last couple of years we’ve been trying to bring in a pretty mature group of people,” Phillips said. “We have some retired police officers (on staff ).” Phillips also said the training for officers is detailed, including multiple certifications and continued training throughout the year. As CBU campus grows Public Safety is taking appropriate action to ensure that officers
are placed in all areas of campus from the Riverside Municipal Airport to the engineering parking lot across from the nursing annex. Public Safety has also been working on an agreement with the Riverside police department since May to listen to their radio traffic to be aware of possible threats to the university. Two main forms of communicating information to students are used by Public Safety: timely warnings and emergency notifications. According to Phillips, the emergency notifications give
information that is pressing at the current time. Timely warnings are used for issues that have passed, giving information that helps the CBU community ensure their own safety. Emergency notifications go out to students primarily by text message. Students can sign up for the notifications yearly on InsideCBU under the Public Safety tab. Students are advised to be aware of their circumstances to contribute to their own safety. The app “LiveSafe” is a convenient way to stay up to date with the available safety options and can be downloaded for free.
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October 6th, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 3
Students taste diverse cuisines Cultures are celebrated, diversity and community established BY DANIELLE NELSON ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Cuisine from all around the world was featured Oct. 3 in Stamps Courtyard during Taste the Nations, an annual event hosted by California Baptist University’s International Center. With more than 300 international students on campus, the International Center provided an opportunity for domestic students to taste food from different countries and connect with international students. Multiple booths at the event represented various continents and offered snacks and food. International students were able to serve food from their country and relate their culture and experience from home to those in attendance. The event also included various lawn games including Chinese yo-yo, Da Cau from Vietnam, Leenda from Burkina Faso, and Pass the Parcel from England and India. A raffle and scavenger hunt were included in the evening’s festivities. Prizes were distributed to winners of each. Jessica Bullis, graduate assistant for the International
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Hannah Hernandez, freshman intercultural studies major eyes the silk worm she is going to taste at the Korean table while surrounded by other students eager to experience the new delicacy. Center, oversees programming and said the event focused on international and domestic students. “The purpose of Taste the Nations is not only to introduce domestic students to other cultures but also to encourage international students and
show them that we really do appreciate their culture,” Bullis said. “It’s overwhelmingly important to show these students that we care about them and where they come from.” Nathan Paul, junior business administration and Christian behavioral science double ma-
to feel at home even though they’re not at home,” Paul said. According to Bullis, her office will continue to organize events throughout the year that feature international students and recognizes their diversity. “The Lord created us in diversity to glorify his name,
Las Vegas
was not safe, they started run- and care for its own — the ning through the crowd to find GoFundMe page for Gomez’s funeral costs raised more shelter. They found a temporary than $10,000 in its first three haven in an apartment build- hours and has since exceeded ing where groups who fled the $78,000, and the page for Meconcert hid in silence, heads lissa Ramirez also surpassed ducked down. It was there its original goal of $10,000, that Brendan Kelly introduced raising nearly $40,000 over himself as a Marine, instruct- the course of the week. “There are no words to exed the group to stay hidden and quiet and promised to pro- plain how thankful we are. tect them no matter the cost. I’m in awe and I know Angie’s His actions kept himself and family is so thankful to be a part of such a caring commuCesario safe and unharmed. “As his sister, I couldn’t be nity,” Maldonado said. “I am more thankful for the fact that so incredibly proud to live in Jesus kept his hand of protec- Riverside because this city has tion over him and allowed him experienced so much heartto take action in saving the break in the last couple of years. But every girl’s life,” Mortime a tragedy gan Kelly said. everyFor those I am so incredibly happens, one comes towho were in atproud to live in gether.” tendance, those As the comrescued and Riverside because munity continwho survived, this city has ues to gather the Inland Empire communi- experienced so much together, commemty continues to heartbreak in the munity bers said Inland stand by those last couple of years. Empire victims affected and it mourns those But every time a who were killed in the mass who were lost, tragedy happens, shooting will including Angela Gomez, everyone comes not be forgot20-year-old together. ten.The intennursing stuVeronika Maldonado, tions of the dent at Rivermay side Commu- best friend of Las Vegas shooter never be known, nity College victim Angela Gomez but far more and friend of certain is the both Davis and unity and strength of the InCesario. They did not attend the land Empire community. Clark County is working concert together and only later learned Gomez was killed in with state and local officials, the Direct Impact Fund and the attack. Davis and Cesario attend- the National Center for Viced Gomez’s memorial service tims of Crime through GoFundMe to create a central Oct. 4. Gomez’s best friend of eight donation pool to be distributyears, Veronika Maldonado, ed directly to the families of said Gomez would be remem- those affected. As of Oct. 6, it has raised bered as a caregiver. “She was known for the way nearly $10 million. It can be she loved people. She loved in- found under “Las Vegas Viccredibly, beautifully and with tims’ Fund” on GoFundMe. To donate blood, visit the her whole heart,” Maldonado said. “That’s something I’ll al- San Bernardino Lifestream ways admire about the type of blood bank at 384 W. Orange Show Road. Their operating person she was.” Though still grieving the hours are 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on recent trauma, the Inland weekdays and 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Empire continued to support on Sundays.
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Nolan Muchow, junior worship arts major, dressed as a character from “Alice in Wonderland,” spins and dances with his TWIRP date and a group of students at the Barn Dance during TWIRP week.
Women take the lead with annual TWIRP week event BY MISTY SEVERI STAFF WRITER
Soft lighting lit the Stamps Courtyard at California Baptist University Sept. 25 as students relaxed to the acoustic sounds of brother-sister band The Native Siblings, who kicked off this year’s TWIRP week with a free concert. TWIRP, also known as The Woman Is Required To Pay, is a week-long event put on every fall semester by the Office of Community Life. This year’s TWIRP week was held Sept. 2529. Monica Overton, junior applied theology major, said she was pleasantly surprised with the concert. “The concert was good,” Overton said. “I didn’t know what to expect because I hadn’t heard that band before, but I really loved how they sounded.” Taylor Allen, program coor-
dinator for clubs and events for Community Life, said TWIRP week was a perfect event at the beginning of the year to make new friends. “It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and interact with students that you don’t interact with a lot,” Allen said. While the main events were similar to previous years, some deviations were made to spice things up for the students. Some of these changes included students having the option to choose whether they wanted Disneyland park tickets or California Adventure, a trip to L.A. Dodgers stadium instead of Angels stadium of Anaheim and a new event at Skyzone in Riverside. Of the events, students said Disneyland and the annual Barn Dance were highlights of this year’s festivities. “I was most excited for Disneyland because I hadn’t been in a while,” Overton said.
“And now we (were able to go) for a lot cheaper than normal, (it was) exciting.” Allen said TWIRP week is a tradition Community Life plans to continue for many years. “We believe in traditional events here in the office with something we really value and it’s something we want to continue,” Allen said. “TWIRP has been around for a long time. We want to keep it going and it’s something students really seem to appreciate.” Community Life has other activities planned for the remainder of the semester that students should anticipate. These events will include Midnight Madness, a campus-wide event celebrating the start of the Lancer’s basketball season Nov. 5th, and Fortuna Bowl, the championship games of the men’s and women’s intramural flag football teams, Nov. 11.
and that’s such a beautiful thing,” Bullis explained. “These events show the international students that not only do we love them regardless of our differences but that we love them because of our differences. We want them to know that Christ is bigger than all of that.”
jor, said he appreciates the opportunity for connections to be made through the event. “I live in Global Village as a resident advisor, so I have a deep desire to see international students and domestic students create friendships, specifically for international students
X-rayed her legs, checked her head and neck and gave her about 22 stitches. She was released form the hospital later that morning around 6 a.m. and is recovering. The shooting lasted approximately nine to 11 minutes and left dozens of bodies scattered across the deserted concert field. Among the victims was Melissa Ramirez, 26-yearold California State University–Bakersfield alumna and cousin of Maribel Ramirez, CBU alumna. Melissa Ramirez was one of the victims not immediately identified and was considered missing until Oct. 3. “We had hopes that she was still alive,” Maribel Ramirez said. “It wasn’t until Tuesday at 5 a.m. that we were notified by family members that my uncle had confirmed her body. She died instantly on the scene. She got hit in the leg and kept running. She was almost out, by the gate,” Maribel Ramirez said. It was by the gate she was then shot a second time. While the family is still suffering, they have received support and donations from their community and from strangers all over the country who had never met Melissa Ramirez, simply because she was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. “We’re so heartbroken and never thought this would happen to our family,” Maribel Ramirez said. “It’s really unbelievable that everyone is helping out at this time.” When the shots rang out at the festival, Renee Cesario, 23-year-old Riverside resident who attended the show with her friend Davis, was immediately pulled to the ground and shielded by a U.S. Marine she had met only hours earlier — 21-year-old Brendan Kelly, brother of CBU’s Morgan Kelly, senior photography major. After deciding the venue
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EAST COAST? WES BEST COA By Hannah Preston New York Correspondent An ongoing debate of which
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October 6, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 2
OAST? WEST COAST? BEST COAST? By Hannah Preston New York Correspondent
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October 6, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 3
Chapel Band fosters new worship ideas BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE MANAGING EDITOR
Walk into the Joann Hawkins Music Building on Monday nights and the sound of drums, singing and laughter can be heard reverberating down the hallways. While the Chapel Band leads the student body in worship during Tuesday and Thursday Chapels, they find time once a week to practice, receive coaching and spend time together to give the students their best. California Baptist University students are required to attend Chapel every semester. Students who have been at CBU longer than a year find this year looks and sounds different than in the past. One of the changes is the presence of Hector Jimenez, assistant professor of music and Chapel worship leader, who is now on stage with the band. As his first year leading, Jimenez said he is particular about song choice and message
to better reach students. “I’m hoping to see a long-lasting effect, campus-wide, as students develop the heart of worship,” Jimenez said. “I’m really trying to be intentional about not just doing one type of music but incorporating gospel music, hymns and songs that represent the student population at large.” Gabriel also said there will always be at least five singers every service who will occasionally be joined by members of the choirs to encourage congregational singing. One member of the Chapel Band, Karissa Yeager, sophomore Christian behavioral studies major and singer, said it often can be nerve-wracking to sing in front of so many students. “It can be intimidating but I just remember when we go up there it’s to call people into God’s presence. It’s not about me,” Yeager said. “We’re going up on stage as leaders but also
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Choir students join Hector Jimenez on stage as he leads the newly revamped CBU worship team in one of their first chapel performances of the school year. as servants.” Anjielene Torres, junior nursing major and singer, also said she has to remind herself to focus on God and not on herself. “We set everything else aside and know that God is our ultimate goal,” Torres said. Before the services, students put in hours of practice to improve their sound.
“It takes a ton of practice. I listen to the songs until I’m tired of them,” said David Martinez, junior biology major and drummer. “But I stay motivated because it’s about turning hearts to God.” Despite all students being required to attend Chapel at least 15 times a semester, the worship team expressed how
they care for the students and how the goal of chapel is to engage everyone. “It can be discouraging when we see blank, unengaged faces in the crowd,” said Sierra Andino-Wilson, senior sociology major. “I try to pray over those people while I’m up there. We consciously make that effort to pray for individual students in
the crowd.” While Chapel Band consists of musicians with a prepared set, they all agree that worship is more than singing. “Worship is anything that brings glory to God,” said Noah Young, senior criminal justice criminal major. “If you’re doing what God made you to do, then you’re worshiping.”
CBU students aid in others’ success
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Emily Done, senior communication sciences and disorders major, takes notes to help her fellow students succeed.
For students with a physical or learning disability such as dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy or autism, taking notes in class can be difficult. Student note-taking is an accommodation put in place by the Office of Disability Services for students with disabilities based on the need and an official documented disability to help these students. “As most learning disabilities are invisible to anyone else in that classroom, it levels the playing field and provides the student equal access to that learning environment,” said Pamela Jost, director of Disability Services. There are currently more than 200 students with documented disabilities and about 150 of them are taking advan-
tage of the supplied notes. The note-takers attend a class with the student and capture the highlights of the lecture in detail so the students are then able to compare their notes and fill in any information they may have missed. “I really want the other students in the classes to be aware that it is a valid accommodation,” Jost said. “It really is beneficial to the students because it could be the difference of between whether they succeed in that class or not.” The Academic Success Center is always hiring new note-takers because accommodations can come in at any time during the academic year. Those who decide to become note-takers say they find it to be a very satisfying experience as they are providing the assistance that can be instrumental
to a student’s success. “The rewarding side of it comes when I connect with students I take notes for,” said Mary Brannon, junior nursing major. “Individualizing the notes helps me remember that another word document for me could be a crucial part of someone’s success.” Student note-takers said they take pride that they are assisting their fellow CBU students succeed in their classes. They appreciate knowing that they can make a difference in someones life. “Having worked several jobs on campus, the opportunity to be a note-taker has been one of the most rewarding and fun,” said Emily Done, senior communication sciences and disorders major. “I love being able to provide notes to students and better their learning experi-
Design student rethinks sportswear BY LAUREN SAWDEY
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR For students like Leanda Du Bruyn, senior graphic design major, college life is more than classrooms and exams. In addition to being a collegiate athlete, Du Bruyn created and manages her own athletic clothing business, Dada Active Wear. While studying fashion design in Cape Town, South Africa, and competing in track and cross country for Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Du Bruyn, who graduated with a National Diploma in Fashion Design, realized the lack of running tights for athletes like herself and decided to create her own out of a fabric called scuba, which is not usually used for running tights because it is a thicker and newer synthetic material compared to lycra. She began making the tights for friends at other universities until the University of Western Cape (UWC) contacted her to supply their running tights. “This made me call up my mom and we decided to take the
chance and start Dada Active Wear. There was a big need for affordable, comfortable running tights in my community and this is how we started,” Du Bruyn said. “I am often known as ‘the girl with the tights’ at races, or they refer to our running tights as ‘dada-tights.’” Most students cannot imagine juggling their studies, social life and a personal business. For Du Bruyn, having the support of her mother is important. “It is sometimes hard but my mother and I are both running the business side by side. At the moment, I only help out with design work while studying here in California. She does the pattern-making and sewing, something that I really miss a lot. I used to do most of the designing, pattern-making and sewing before I came to CBU last year,” Du Bruyn said. Du Bruyn’s goal for her business is to become the official sponsor for running gear of a club in her province or to start her own running club with her brand as the official sponsor for clothing. She is currently expanding her skillset through photography and said she hopes
her enrollment in the Introduction to the Camera class will shape her business’ brand in a new way. “For young entrepreneurs, having even a basic skill set of photography knowledge allows them to receive a grander vision for their business,” said Clint Heinze, adjunct professor of photography. As a young entrepreneur himself, Heinze said he understands the grit and passion required to maintain a successful business for students like Du Bruyn. “Entrepreneurship is about starting. Most people would be dissuaded by starting a business because it ‘sounds like something only business majors do’ — something too large to be in charge of. But honestly, it just comes down to doing what you love,” Heinze said. Du Bruyn has already achieved her goals through the satisfaction of clients looking for apparel that is tailored to their requirements, as well as having Dada Active Wear supply the official shirts at the 2016 National Senior Track and Field Championships.
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A runner sprints in a competition while wearing activewear made by Leanda De Bruyn, senior graphic design major.
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October 6, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 3
FOCUS leaders encourage growth BY LAUREN SAWDEY
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR
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During a FOCUS class, Michael King, junior political science major, provides guidance to Luke Tennis, freshman mechanical engineering major. FOCUS leaders help students adjust to the new structure of their college lives.
FOCUS leaders are an integral part of new freshmen and transfers’ experience at California Baptist University. These students are the primary resources who initially connect students during Welcome Weekend, where they establish relationships with both their leaders as well as other students. In addition to Welcome Weekend, freshmen FOCUS leaders are responsible for teaching a FOCUS class to freshmen students. This class orients new students by transferring their mindset from high school to college. Leaders are trained every night to facilitate the class, which generally includes a devotional, activity, content and room for students to have discussion. Through this class, the leaders provide space for them to build community with one another, while providing them with academic resources. “The curriculum is really anything from helping them navigate Blackboard or InsideCBU to discussing how to handle conflict management, finances and more because they are formulating their decision-making on their own now,” said Jay Stovall, director of New Student Programs and Orientation. Student leaders, especially for freshmen students, have an opportunity to build relation-
Spirituality in the classroom sparks open discussion
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feel comfortable talking to your ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR professors about what you value As a private Christian uni- most.” There is clearly a drastic versity, California Baptist University allows students and contrast between Christian and professors to have the freedom secular universities. As someto openly discuss their faith and one who teaches at CBU and in turn how that faith influences Riverside Community College, Darlene Vennemann, adjunct academics. While preparing students to professor of communications, be successful in their careers, has developed an appreciation CBU also incorporates the Core for the ability to express her Four in all classes, one of which faith in the classroom. “Not having to walk on eggis that all students are biblically shells when rooted. it comes to Multiple talking about areas of learnIt’s really nice to feel faith has ing are affected comfortable talking to proved to be when the gospel is incorpoyour professors about a huge blessing. I get the rated into the what you value most. chance to lectures given Elaina Thompson, freshman pray for my by teachers. Some may say undeclared major students and try to take the the faith aspect pressure to be of CBU casts a bias on each topic, while oth- perfect off of their shoulders,” ers are grateful to be educated Vennemann said. Dr. Erin Smith, assistant through the lens of Christianity. “I love knowing that I could professor of psychology, said easily talk to any of my teach- she always takes her faith into ers about any hardship I am consideration when teaching. “I always try to ask myself going through and they would respond with love and support,” three main questions: How does said Jacqui Kosher, freshman (psychology) impact what I bepre-nursing major. “I think it’s lieve as a Christian? This is what something that should not be I understand about faith and taken for granted because it’s religion. How does this tie into a privilege not a lot of people psychology? How can Christianity enrich the concepts that have.” However, Elaina Thompson, psychology has proven to be the freshman undeclared major, case?” Smith said. Smith said these questions said she feels that sometimes the Bible is incorporated into help guide her lectures and lessons that do not necessarily force her students to think critically. have anything to do with faith. “This helps me be intention“I think there should be a balance between trying to make al with what I say about religion everything about Christ and in this field and to not overteaching students about secu- share my faith. At the end of the lar things. Not all subjects have day, I do not really care whether to involve the word of God, so or not my students agree with at times it can come across as me. I just want them to think trying too hard,” Thompson deeply and search for truth,” said. “However, it’s really nice to Smith said.
ships through this class and relate to the freshmen as they were in their same position not too long ago. This provides a level of comfort that eases students in their transition to university life. “The students probably grow the most as they are transitioning into a whole new setting in life. FOCUS enables the students to perform well academically, socially and spiritually,” said Jorden Chryss, junior accounting major and freshman FOCUS leader. FOCUS provides the space for students to build community through various activities and the opportunity to grow students socially by getting them out of the classroom. “We have opportunities for them to get points by going to Campus Night that spiritual life is putting on, to the Career Center to get a mock interview and to Student Success if they need tutoring . We have points for them to get connected with professors and attend athletic events,” Stovall said. Students who lead transfer FOCUS groups, however, play a different role than freshman FOCUS leaders. The transfer program is designed to help transfer students feel independent of the new freshmen while still allowing students to connect with each other and their leaders. “They’ve made a lot of different changes in the transfer program,” said Allie Bragg, junior liberal studies major and transfer FOCUS leader.
FOCUS is exemplifying their adaptability to students’ individual wants and needs. This year, transfer leaders are one team that has specific individuals focus on specific students. There are different teams set up in collaboration with essentially every office on campus to provide students with leaders involved in every interest, whether that is intramural sports, outdoor adventures or more. Transfer FOCUS leaders are essentially available to socialize with their students and provide events and activities to connect them with each other and CBU. “We have divided and conquered in a way that leaders have ownership in their different offices that they’re collaborating with to help connect students with what they want,” Stovall said. For FOCUS leaders, new students are not the only ones being impacted. “What interested me in becoming a FOCUS leader was the opportunity FOCUS provides in allowing God to work in my life and through me in others lives,” Chryss said. “FOCUS allows me to help freshmen students transition into a college life with all the new challenges it brings. It also challenges me to grow in my own faith as I challenge students in theirs.” The leaders, just like the students, are personally shaped by the experiences and interactions they have with their students through FOCUS.
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October 6, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 3
Kralj sets up team for success New captain brings pride to Lancers with honors and achievements BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN NEWS EDITOR
Taking the lead as team captain of the women’s volleyball team this year, Sydney Kralj, senior communications studies major and setter, credits her success in college volleyball at California Baptist University to the combined efforts of her entire team. Kralj’s achievements include being an All-American player, being marked as Second Team All-West Region and First-Team All PacWest honors, named 2016 PacWest Setter of the Year, the 23rd in all of Division II in assists per set and 64th in total assists and posting 10 double-doubles, with 254 digs, 42 blocks and 19 aces. Branden Higa, head coach of women’s volleyball, recruited her for the team right out of high school, but at the time it did not work out for Kralj to attend CBU. Instead, she attended California State University, Los Angeles, for two years before transferring into CBU. Kralj set herself apart from other recruits immediately by driving all the way to 5:30 a.m. practices from L.A., showing her positive attitude and dedication to the sport. The 2017-2018 season is Kralj’s second full and final season at CBU.
“I’m really honored to now be a part of this because I cherish both coaches. They actually care for me and care about me as a person, not just a volleyball player,” Kralj said. “I have thrived because I have such an awesome support system.” Kralj said the women on the team help each other through every aspect of their college experience, keeping each other accountable for good habits on and off the court. “Being a setter and earning awards is fantastic and I’m proud of myself,” Kralj said, “but at the same time that doesn’t come without a team. Every award that I get falls back on my team.” Higa praised Kralj for her character and quality as a teammate and player. “She’s certainly proven and demonstrated some things that are high - level and that are examples to her teammates,” Higa said. “She’s certainly earned all of the honors that she’s received.” Higa said the role of the setter is vital to the team working together to accomplish its goal. While the other players do their parts equally and well, without a setter, the team’s efforts would be in vain. Kralj came into the team last season as a new recruit, having to adjust to a new group of women who already had deep relationships with each other. For Kralj, finding her place on the court and with the other players was vital to establishing her status as a player and part of the collaborative effort of the team. “At the end of the day the setter runs the show,” Kralj said. “Without (other players’)
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Sydney Kralj, senior communications studies major and setter, sets up a serve during the Academy of Art game Oct. 4 in the Van Dyne gym. Kralj has started the past 14 games for the Lacners and has 11.8 assists per set. The Lancers next game is against Dominican on Oct. 6 in San Rafael, California. respect or their blessing, it’s hard to do that.” Kralj said the women on the team were extremely receptive to her leadership. They all molded well with each other and found a rhythm to enter into an exciting senior year for Kraj and for the
entire team. “I love playing for CBU volleyball because everyone on this team plays for each other,” Kralj said. “Yes, there are individual awards and individually some players will receive more awards than others, but at the end of the day we execute so
well for each other.” Higa said he is grateful and feels lucky to have women on the team who care so much for each other and represent the school and the team with such strong character. “We have people of high character who aren’t just
about themselves,” Higa said. “Sydney’s a starter and she’s all of that.” Kralj and Higa said they are excited to watch this season unfold and believe the team has the potential to take home a championship for the 20172018 volleyball season.
Swimming
hour would not be overly challenging but Rowland added another aspect of difficulty. Swimmers used a variation made the students aware that of strokes and Rowland had there are other parts of the them hold their arms out of the world that are not as blessed as water for 40 seconds of each we are,” Rowland said. “The stu- minute. “Treading water for 30 mindents are excited about being a part of that and bringing aware- utes isn’t exactly fun,” Fluetsch said, “but it’s for a good cause, so ness.” For Josh Fluetsch, junior ki- that made it worth it.” Babcock said, “Treading wanesiology major and swimmer, raising drowning awareness ter for swimmers isn’t the hardest thing but if you try to make it hits close to home. When a girl drowned in a harder, you can, and that’s what pool in his hometown, Fluetsch we did.” After experiencing the volunteered to give swim lessons. He has been volunteering 30-minute session, Babcock every summer since he was 16 said he has a newfound respect for water polo years old. players, who typ“This is ically tread water a cool thing for most of their for the swim match. program to “This shows be a part of,” what the purpose Fluestch of the swim team said. “That is,” Babcock said. being said, “Not only to win there is Colton Babcock, championships much more we can do freshman biomedical but to showcase talents for to physicalengineering major our something bigly help the ger.” cause on top The International Water of raising awareness for it,” FluSafety Foundation will be doetsch said. Colton Babcock, freshman nating 80 percent of the funds biomedical engineering major from this initiative to drowning and swimmer, said he was excit- intervention projects, such as ed about the opportunity to be a SWIM Cambodia. “We wanted to bring awarepart of a world record attempt. “CBU’s motto is ‘Live Your ness to the global pandemic Purpose,’” Babcock said. “This of drowning in countries like saying ties into the idea that Cambodia,” Rowland said. “A lot God has given all of us talents he of people drown each year that expects us to use to glorify him.” are not monitored.” The final tally for the reBabcock said he has served cord-breaking attempt is not as a coach for several teams. “This was a way to showcase known. The previous record, set our talent for something good and bigger than ourselves,” Bab- in 2009, stands at 805 people. Rowland said the Lancers were cock said. Rowland decided to use the simply trying to be “part of the Tread-A-Thon as part of his cause.” The world record announceteam’s training. For his swimmers, treading water for a half ment has yet to be made.
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The California Baptist University swim team partakes in a world record attempt of the most people treading water in different locations for 30 min. The Lancers took part as a way to raise awareness about drowning in underdeveloped countries around the world.
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Andrea Laliena, junior psychology major, warms her legs before starting the 30 minutes of continious treatingds to try to break the world record.
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October 6, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 3
Men’s golf aims to find balance BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR
With two tournaments out of the way for the 2017 season, the men’s golf team at California Baptist University is striving to work its way up in rankings while facing new obstacles. The second tournament the men participated in this season was the Sonoma State Invitational where they snagged a fifth place finish. It was the first time CBU competed in the tournament since 2012, which brought along some of the first challenges of the season. TL Brown, head coach of men’s golf, said he did not choose the tournament because of the difficult terrain. “The only tournament I could find that fit with our schedule was the Sonoma State Tournament,” Brown said. “The tournament had a lot of our West region foes that we have to go head-to-head against.” Greg Gonzalez, senior kinesiology major, said the greatest
challenge the team faces this season is scheduling. “It’s a marathon, not a sprint,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said he also faces much responsibility being the only senior on the team. “Now that I’m a senior and the whole team is pretty much all freshmen, I have to show them what to do without completely holding their hand,” Gonzalez said. For the rest of the season, Brown said he wants to focus on the team coming together as a group. “Some of these young men might have just been the superstar on their team,” Brown said. “I’m trying to get across this year that you’re not just out there for yourself, you’re playing for others.” Brown said his goal for the season is to elevate the team’s level of competition. “I want to win the conference championship; I want to win the region championship; and I want to win the national championship,” Brown said.
SPORTS BRIEFS Men’s soccer climbs to top-10 NCAA Division II rank The men’s soccer team at California Baptist University recently ranked No. 9 in the NCAA Division II rankings. The Lancers’ current record is an unprecedented 7-0-1 with their latest win being on the road against Dixie State University with a final score of 2-1 in double over-
time on Sept. 30. One of the athletes making an impact is Preston Judd, freshman kinesiology major and forward. Judd netted two goals each against the University of Hawaii-Hilo and Hawaii Pacific University on his way to earning PacWest Player of the Week.
Women’s golf strives in championship previews
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Greg Gonzalez, senior kinesiology major, putts the ball during practice at Goose Creek Golf Club in preparation for the WMNU Mustang Intercollegiate.
The women’s golf team at California Baptist University is off to an impressive start to the season. They started with a seventh place finish out of 20 teams at the NCAA Division II Super Region IV Preview in Durango, Colo., from Sept. 18 - 19. They scored 612 total points. Their next tournament was the NCAA Division II Championship Preview at Bay Oaks Country Club in
Houston from Sept. 25 - 26. The Lancers finished in 12th place out of 14 different teams and scored 613 total points in the preview. The trio who made an impact in the latter preview by shooting 75 or under included Samantha Martirez, sophomore journalism and new media major, Erica Wang, junior business administration major, and Kristyna Abrhamova, sophomore marketing major.
Lancer alumnae go pro in German water polo BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR
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Meghan Rowland, who graduated in 2016 as a public relations major and played as a goalie for the Lancers, is now continuing her water polo career for Waspo 98 in Hannover Germany, joining former teammate, Courtney Menard.
Two California Baptist University alumnae from the women’s water polo team are continuing to play professionally in Germany. Meghan Rowland and Courtney Menard signed a contract to play water polo professionally for Waspo 98 Hannover, a professional team in Hannover, Germany, as part of the Wasserball-Bundesliga in Germany. Rowland, who plays goalkeeper, said playing professionally has been a goal for her since she was young. “It’s been a goal of mine since high school to travel the world and play the sport I love,” Rowland said. Rowland also said it is a new and eye-opening experience to be able to play overseas. “It’s so different being in a place where everyone speaks another language but I have enjoyed learning more about the German culture,” Rowland said. “It’s also nice being in a place
like Europe where I can easily visit other countries, such as Italy or the Netherlands, if I wanted to.” Rowland also said she hopes to meet expectations she made for herself before she traveled to Germany. “I don’t want to let my team down and I also want to help the team win the league championship,” Rowland said. “However, the most important thing is that I have fun and enjoy the experience of being on a new team in a different country.” Rowland also further commented that water polo in Europe is not too different than water polo in the United States. Jonathan Miller, head coach of women’s water polo, said he is excited for Rowland and Menard to play professionally. “It’s exciting for us as a program and also exciting for them as individuals to be able to compete at the highest level in the world,” Miller said. “Being able to represent CBU, take these experiences overseas, and have
the opportunity to play professionally after college is something not everybody can do.” Miller also said it is good for the current players to look for athletic opportunities after competing in college. “We do not have professional leagues in the U.S. so it seems like professional leagues are not accessible to athletes,” Miller said. “Seeing the opportunities are always nice because we are able to see that professional athletes went to CBU and are able to make it past college.” Miller also mentioned that he feels this current team is in a good spot right now competitively. “We have a mix of young talent and veteran women coming back,” Miller said. “We’re just figuring out how to put the team together.” Miller will continue to train the current Lancers while Menard and Rowland are overseas. Women’s water polo’s schedule has not been revealed yet as they start play in spring.
Hackett racks up honors and awards BY CULLEN HOLT
ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Lauren Hackett, senior graphic design major and outside hitter on the women’s volleyball team, has been named to two all-tournament teams and earned the PacWest Player of the Week honor merely one month into the season. Hackett is no stranger to receiving awards. As an allstate player out of high school and a three-time All-PacWest first-teamer, this year’s accolades should not be surprising. Hackett said these awards typically end up hidden away in her locker and she prefers they not be announced in front of her teammates. “It’s exciting to get those (awards) and it adds a little bit of pressure and a little bit of hype,” Hackett said. “But I try to keep them pretty low on the radar so I don’t get too hyped up.” Kiera Brunson, senior film studies and creative writing double major and middle blocker, said Hackett has a leadership role on the team. “For the last four years Lauren has grown into that role,” Brunson said. “She has just been a leader, someone to look to on the court when some-
thing is going wrong, someone that’s going to stay focused and stay humble.” Branden Higa, head coach of women’s volleyball, said that when it came to recruiting Hackett, “God took care of the rest.” “I don’t believe there are recruiting mistakes. There are reasons why someone is here,” Higa said. “Hackett is just a really great illustration of that story.” Higa emphasized Hackett’s versatility as a volleyball player. He noted, even as an outside hitter, she has led the team in serving or digs in some matches. He made it clear she is not a one-dimensional person, either. “She’s president of the International Justice Mission club and involved all over the place. Not just as an athlete; as a student, as a believer. It’s been awesome,” Higa said. “Whatever she does, whether it’s a volleyball player or graphic designer, the focus for her is to reach people for Christ.” Brunson, who played for the same club team as Hackett in high school, said she has seen significant growth in Hackett over their four years together at CBU.
“Just watching Lauren grow these last four years has been really cool,” Brunson said. “Coming in as a freshman until now you’ve just seen her mental game grow, including her physical game.” Hackett said the CBU coaching staff deserves the credit for any growth that has taken place during her time at CBU. “I felt that even as a 16 - or 17-year-old recruit from Branden and Blair (Penner, assistant coach),” Hackett said. “They invest in us as humans, as Christians, and treat us with so much respect and understanding and I think that kind of plays out in the volleyball side, where we’re confident because of it.” Hackett said the way she views her athletic accomplishments has changed over the years. “As a freshman coming in, I was like, ‘Wow this is so cool, this is going really well,’” Hackett said. “But now I feel like there’s an expectation and I, in a very positive way, want to meet that expectation.” The Lancers will be back in the Van Dyne gym Oct. 11 for a home match against PacWest foe Chaminade University.
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Lauren Hackett, senior graphic design major and outside hitter, spikes the ball to score a point for her team during a game against the Academy of Art on Oct. 4. The Lancers went on to win the game, and finished the match 3-0.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT October, 6 2017 · Volume 65· Issue 3
CBU opens doors to youth orchestra Program aims to instruct local youth to impact their community BY MISTY SEVERI STAFF WRITER
In collaboration with the Riverside Arts Academy, California Baptist University is opening a program through the Collinsworth School of Music called Harmony Project: Riverside, which will provide free music education to inner-city children in the Riverside community. All teaching positions except orchestra director, site coordinator and two assistant directors will be filled by CBU students. Stephen Posegate, professor of music, primary organizer and site coordinator, said the goal is to benefit the Riverside community. “We’re talking about raising the arts and music in the whole city,” Posegate said. “It’s
amazing to see so many organizations working together. We’re all trying to work together for our city so it’s a city-wide project.” Students in the program will attend classes and rehearse with the orchestra on Saturday mornings beginning January of next year. Due to the amount of time and students involved, there will be two different youth orchestras. Joseph Bolin, dean of the Collinsworth School of Music, said he is looking forward to sharing the institution with Riverside’s youth. “It’s a win-win for the entire CBU and Riverside community,” Bolin said. “The Saturday morning training times will be opportunities for young people to come get musical training for free and also allow a forum for our music students to invest in and teach these young people from around the community.” Bolin said he plans to use this time to help further CBU’s mission. “At CBU our goal is to train up students so they can have an impact in the world, not just the sacred culture but secular as well,” Bolin said. “This is an op-
portunity to bring young people onto our campus from all different ethnic and religious backgrounds and have them come to the school of music and have us invest in them musically, spiritually and emotionally. That’s a great need for many young people in our culture today.” Mitchell Collard, junior music performance major, said he is supportive of the project and is excited to share his love for Jesus with the inner-city youth in Riverside. “I have had the opportunity to work with younger children in similar teaching settings before, and have always enjoyed being able to share the passion I have had for music my entire life with them. I hope these kids will be able to develop a love for playing music and love for Jesus at the same time,” Collard said. Students who want to help spread the word or support this program can view the program’s GoFundMe page and donate to the cause. “I ask the students to pray for us,” Bolin said, “because it is an incredible opportunity for our school to fulfill its mission, which is to engage the community as an institution dedicated to the Great Commission.”
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Musician Tom Petty dies at age of 66 BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR
Tom Petty, legendary musician, singer-songwriter and producer, died Oct. 2 after suffering a cardiac arrest. On Sunday, Petty was found unconscious in his Malibu home unconscious. He was placed on life support at University of California Los Angeles Santa Monica Hospital and pronounced dead Monday evening. The Florida native was the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who rose to fame in the 1970’s. In his career, Petty sold more than 80 million records worldwide. His band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. The Heartbreakers had been on their 40th anniversary tour since April 20. His most recent shows on Sept. 22- 23 and 25 were at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, where he wrapped up the 53-date tour. Andy Gamble, freshman mu-
sic major, said he is devastated by his sudden death. “Tom Petty was an inspiration to many with his lyrics and legendary guitar work. His loss is a tragedy,” Gamble said. Petty dropped out of high school to start his career at the age of 17 when he started the band Mudcrutch. The iconic musician was
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Tom Petty was an inspiration to many with his lyrics and legendary guitar work. Adam Gamble, music major
awarded three Grammys and 18 Grammy nominations throughout his career. Julia Knaggs, junior biology major, said she was shocked to hear about Petty’s death because he was so young.
“Sixty-six years old with cardiac arrest is really scary. I was sad to hear about his death because I grew up listening to his music with my dad. We would listen to his music together on road trips, so learning he passed away was really sad. His music brought me so much joy when I was little,” Knaggs said. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had no intentions on retiring fully, even after 40 years in the music industry, but Petty said he ws ready to spend less time touring. In an interview with Rolling Stone published June 30, Petty said when he was not writing songs or working in his Malibu home office, he would drive to Los Angeles to visit his two daughters and granddaughter. In Petty’s passing, a legend in music industry was lost. He inspired millions with his iconic songs, such as, “Here Comes My Girl,” “Learning to Fly,” and Free Fallin.’”
BY KAITLYNN LABIT EDITOR-IN-CHEIF
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Tom Petty performs in Pasadena in June during the Heartbreakers’ final tour.
J.J. Abrams set to direct next movie in Star Wars trilogy BY ISABELLA DAMEN ASST. A&E EDITOR
After writing and directing “The Force Awakens” (2015), J.J. Abrams has signed on to write the newest installment of the Star Wars Saga, Episode IX. The switch in direction comes after it was announced that Colin Trevorrow, the previous director of Episode IX, would not direct the film because of mutual differences, ac-
cording to Lucasfilm. However, the new direction could deter fans from watching. Timothy Roe Jr., freshman computer science major, said he hopes the film will do exceedingly well when it hits theaters. “Episode VII was fine. (Abrams) could do a great job with Episode IX; it just needs to follow the storyline,” Roe said. Although most fans were excited to hear of Abrams’ return
to Lucasfilm, some fans were not thrilled based on the work they saw in “The Force Awakens.” Logan Allen, junior business major, said he had a different opinion in the latest Star Wars installment. “I was disappointed by ‘The Force Awakens.’ It was the exact same storyline as the fourth one so I am hoping it changes what they do,” Allen said.
Matt Vela, self-proclaimed devout Star Wars fan, began a petition demanding that Kathleen Kennedy, producer of “The Force Awakens” and director of Lucasfilm, replace Abrams as writer and director of Episode IX. Vela said he believed that the plot of “The Force Awakens” was too similar to the original “Star Wars” trilogy. While the petition may not be effective in removing
Abrams from the project, it did pick up some steam among fans, garnering almost 2,000 signatures in its first few days. The reviews earned by Abrams and “The Force Awakens” are promising to fans, giving hope that Episode IX will deliver the same classic “Star Wars” experience to which fans are accustomed. The next installment should hit theaters in December 2019.
Nordstrom releases first issue of ‘n.,’ its new online magazine BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR
Nordstrom released the first issue of its online magazine “n.” for the fall season. The leading retailer’s new platform is designed to promote self-expression and self-discovery in the world of fashion as each issue plans to celebrate the efforts of forward-thinking, confident women. Mackenzie Schmutz, senior graphic design major, said she
thought the layout of the magazine was fantastic. “As a designer, I love simplicity and modern clean lines. (The ‘n.’ magazine) captures that perfectly in the way they present their information. It’s sophisticated but also more casual,” Schmutz said. Tim Bruer, professor of consumer behavior at California Baptist University, said he believes this new online magazine will continue to strengthen Nordstrom’s overall follow-
ing and that the brand’s style and quality are communicated well. “On the issue of targeting, this will help them connect to a broader audience of the millennial generation and Generation Z, which is critical for them to expand beyond Generation X and Baby Boomers. The styles, models and overall look have a younger, more stylish feel,” Bruer said. Issue one of “n.” contains articles about how popular
Riverside plans fourth Long Night of Art, innovation
fashion bloggers are making fall fashion affordable with collections Nordstrom is carrying. April Treadway, junior marketing major, said she liked how the article, “Treasure & Bond x Something Navy,” was about a well-known fashion blogger. The article focused on the collaboration between two brands and the trend of mixing designer pieces with more affordable pieces. “Mixing designer products
with lower-priced products is a great idea,” Treadway said. “By spending money on one or two designer articles of clothing and then pairing it with less expensive clothes, saves the consumer money but still makes them feel sophisticated.” Through the creation of “n.,” Nordstrom constitutes a digital experience through the combination of product, lifestyle and loyalty to their century-old brand.
Starting at 5 p.m. and lasting until midnight Oct. 12, Riverside will host its fourth Long Night of Art and Innovation and showcase Riverside, and San Bernadinos counties talent and excellence in education and professions. Influenced by Erlangen, Riverside’s sister city in Germany and their two separate events of Long Night of Art and Long Night of Innovation, Riverside’s delegation at the time scaled the event down and introduced it the Inland Empire in 2012. In preparation for this year’s semi-annual event, Josh Daily, senior international studies major, worked alongside Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey and his staff as an intern, working in the international relations office to help create Riverside’s fourth Long Night of Art and Innovation. “It helped me get to know our city better,” Daily said. “It’s a whole night of learning. It will be good to go and get to know your local companies and small businesses so you can support them.” Besides local businesses, colleges like California State, San Bernardino, University of California of Riverside, La Sierra University and California Baptist University will present different programs and majors throughout their campuses. “When can you look to the left and see an opera group from LSU singing and then you look to the right and you have entomology from UCR with hissing cockroaches?” said Salynn Simon, event coordinator. In preparation for the event, Simon was in charge of communicating with all presenters and ensuring they have space and resources they need for their presentations or peformances, whether they be in the art, innovation, business or education field. “As a person who grew up in Riverside, having something that is so educationally based, so well-rounded and has so much to offer . . . it’s fascinating,” Simon said.
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October, 6 2017 · Volume 65· Issue 3
‘mother!’ challenges biblical perspective BY PAUL JOHNSON A&E ASST. EDITOR
Darren Aronofsky’s film “mother!” was released Sept. 15 and stars Jennifer Lawrence as a quiet young housewife — in the truest sense — to Javier Bardem’s character, the precarious poet. In ‘mother!’, a married couple lives peacefully alone until visitors come to praise the author for his work. Tragedy strikes, causing the wife much personal grief. People pour into the home she is still finishing, but she only wants to be alone again with the man she married. Though she protests, the odds are certainly against her. This film starts eerily calm, unsettling the audience, but offering a good understanding of the wife, a character whose identity is crucial in grasping the content of the film. Her emotional ties to the home and her husband become clear and relatable. However, the viewer is kept at a distance from the husband, who hides away in his office, trying to write out of a passion that has faded. Once these two characters are set, Aronofsky artfully retells the biblical narrative in such a way that the meaning of the Scriptures is distorted. It is a difficult film to watch; it demands to be thoughtfully considered through all of its gore and emotional hostility. ‘mother!’ challenges Christians to know what they believe and why. This aspect of the film sneaks up on the unsuspecting viewer as characters continues enter. Most if not all elements of the film are used effectively for the director’s purpose.
The heavy and striking use of gory violence toward the end of the film is meant to tell a distorted gospel, and it does. It also desperately begs the question of God’s faithfulness to his people and the planet he created. The film portrays God as a selfish man who earns his pleasure exclusively from his uncontrollably zealous fans, deviating from the Scriptures. The emotional tension of the wife strives to stir empathy from the audience. Aronofsky wants the viewer to feel what the wife feels, so the majority of screen time is close-ups of Lawrence. We see and interact with her environment as she does. Unfortunately for viewers, her every core necessity is denied. This becomes obvious as devotees of her husband come into her home, draw her husband’s attention from her and ruin the interior she is painstakingly refurbishing. While the film received harsh reviews from audiences and critics, the movie should be recognized for changing the pace of commercial film. The industry has recently gone unchecked, pushing all too palatable films that appeal to all ages, leaving art-house films to the wayside. “mother!” defies the way one views the film industry. The content of this movie is challenging for Christians more than any other group. That said, ‘mother!’ is artfully approached and deserves a positive, thoughtful response for its creative use of the biblical narrative and poignant message to those who follow
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Sean Lewis, senior English major, looks over his play after the staged reading. Audience and cast members were asked to fill out constructve criticism on his play, “Magic Nate,” before Lewis submits the script as part of his graduate school application.
Senior brings play to stage for critique BY PAUL JOHNSON A&E ASST. EDITOR
Sean Lewis, senior English major, was recently given the opportunity by the theater program at California Baptist University to workshop his most recent play in preparation for his future career as a playwright. On Sept. 21, members of the CBU theater community were involved in a staged reading of Lewis’ play, “Magic Nate.” In his play, Nate, a young boy with autism, lives with his alcoholic father, Jeff, after the death of Nate’s mother. A staged reading is often used to examine the quality of the text in a play, especially if the script is still in development, as was the case
with “Magic Nate.” In this type of event, the cast sits with the script in hand reading with dramatic inflection and minimal movement, otherwise known as blocking. After the reading, the intimate audience was encouraged to fill out critique cards to give the author and production team a better idea of how the work was received by a live audience. “Once I account for the feedback from the staged reading, I will begin writing a third draft of ‘Magic Nate,’” Lewis said. “In November, I will begin submitting the completed third draft to numerous universities as an application piece for graduate study in playwriting.” Though the theater program at CBU will not perform
the work, it did allow Lewis the opportunity to use its space and community for advice and support concerning his personal piece of work in order to further his education and career. “At the theater program, we’re a student body who is always willing to help each other with any request, especially if it’s in the arts,” said Rene Jimenez, senior theater major. Lewis recommended airing works in progress as part of the writing process. The process not only helps the author but the actors involved as well. Cecelia Melody, senior theater major, played Nate’s mother in the play and said she learned from the workshop. “This experience has helped me as an actress explore creat-
ing a character without being able to refer to another actresses’ portrayal of that role. I recommend being a part of a new production to any actor looking for something to push them,” Melody said. Lewis said he was just as excited to share the experience. “The amazing thing about playwriting is that a piece of writing will be played by 10 different actors in 10 completely different ways. Bringing the text to life outside of your vision through a reading is the only way to see what it will actually become in the real world,” Lewis said. Lewis said he was satisfied with constructive criticism, which was the desired goal of the staged reading.
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October 6, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 3
Ontario Bike Shop celebrates over 100 years of operation
one’s particular needs. “We have everything from kids (bikes), cruiser (bikes), Bumstead Bikes, a family- adults (bikes), to lightweight owned bicycle shop located in racing bikes. If you want a Ontario, California, is marking bike, we’ve got what you need,” Bumstead said. 105 years in business. The Bumstead family mainLloyd Garrison Bumstead II is the fourth Bumstead in tains lasting relationships the family to own the small with customers as well as a century-long reputation that business. Currently managed by the sets the business apart from fourth and fifth generations other well-known companies. “I had a gentleman who and supported by the shop’s iguana, Chunks, the shop has came in here who has to be in been passed throughout the his late 80s or early 90s,” Bumfamily since it was started by stead II said. “He came in to tell Lloyd Garrison Bumstead II’s me that my great-great-grandfather had sold him his first great-great-grandfather. Twenty-five years after ever bicycle when he was 11 the revamping of the modern years old. It was a used bike bicycle, the Bumstead family that he had to pay five cents fulfilled the American Dream a week for. Who knew an 11year- old could have credit?” of creating a small business. The community in Ontario “We’re a family-owned bike shop that’s been around since is a major reason for Bumstead 1909,” said Lloyd Garrison Bicycle’s success. B u m s t e a d said there Bumstead II, are plenty of fourth-genfacets that eration owncontribute to er of BumMy grandfather started the success stead Bikes, the business and now I’m of small busiin a business profile on running it with my son. So nesses and that city offiYouTube we’ve got the fourth and cials are willposted by fifth generation trying to ing to work the City of Ontario. “My get you to ride bicycles. with the small businesses to grandfather Lloyd Garrison Bumstead II help the store started the Owner of Bumstead Bikes run smoothly. business and Bumstead now I’m runsaid that he is ning it with my son. So we’ve got the fourth able to come to city hall with and fifth generation trying to any questions or concerns and city officials are always happy get you to ride bicycles.” The charming shop com- to help in any way. “For someone who is lookbines a vast knowledge of bicycles with an array of products ing to come into Ontario and to find a bike catering to any- start a business, it’s encour-
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Lloyd Garrison Bumstead II, owner of Bumstead Bikes in Ontario, often helps the homeless find the perfect bicycle for them specifically. The owner specializes in bicycle repair so they also help the homeless fix their bikes. Bumstead prides himself on running a business that gives back to the community. aging to know that if there is a way to help, (the city officials) are definitely going to,” Bumstead said. Local sports, good infrastructure, a helpful police
department and city hall are all contributing factors to the success of Bumstead Bikes, according to Bumstead. Bumstead mentioned that the community shows its support
through their business at the store and that he is sure to return the support through sponsorships. The community of Ontario is what Bumstead said he en-
joys the most about his business. “Even though Ontario has grown into a big city, there is still a lot of community to it,” Bumstead said in the video.
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October 6, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 3
Downtown art shop expands; adds new workshops, gallery BY NINASOPHIA STOWE BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR
Urge Palette Arts Supplies shop, located on 9th Street in downtown Riverside, will start a new practice this month by opening up a space to the public for workshops. They will also host a small gallery in the building space right next door to the shop. There is a high demand for a space like this among artists, so this gives them the opportunities to host a workshop or teach a class. The workshops will take place about once a month and the workshops will also highlight videography, lectures and possible readings. Fritz Aragon and Laura Madia, owners of Urge Palette, plan to hold two classes a month, ranging from portrait painting to printmaking. One of the Urge Palette employees, Miguel
Flores, specializes in printmaking and along with another employee, Parvel Acevedo, works at the shop and uses the available space next door for studio time. “Whenever people come into the shop they say this is exactly what they’ve been looking for, exactly what they need,” Acevedo said when retelling some experiences with new customers. “The owner is open to new ideas and has been involved in the community since before the shop opened. They used to put on public concerts for the community and own their own record label,” Acevedo said. The building has a versatile space that will now have opportunities to display art in the gallery that will be open and free to the public. Aragon and Madia said they value art heavily in all forms and
have noticed its strong presence found within the community. “There’s a lot of really good people and art scenes here in Riverside but it’s often overlooked. But it’s cool for us because it’s a precious secret,” Aragon said. “We’ve always wanted to keep exploring the arts and this is a great place to do that. There is a thriving art community in Riverside, but we wanted to give it our own touch and contribute independently,” Aragon said. The workshops’ debut premiered on the same night as the Riverside Art Walk. Urge Palette also works in partnership with the community by allowing a free art demonstration put on by employees who work at Urge Palette. “Everything we do with the workshops we want them to have anything that will have an impact on the community, but
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Parvel Acevedo, Urge Palette employee, has been working at Urge Palette for three years and is also an artist who has a heart to give back to the community, similar to the owner Fritz Aragon. specifically the arts community,” Acevedo said. The Urge Palette Art Supplies shop stands out because, its diveristy and willingness to offer more to the community. Employee Acevedo said the
new workshops make him think that sales and customer rates might also rise. Urge Palette’s presence continues to stand out in the community, from their participation in the Art Walk to their
demonstration at the most recent Riverside Music and Art Festival and now the additional workshops. With this involvement, owners say they hope to thrive in coming years as a community involved business.
Raising Cane’s to arrive in Riverside this fall BY KYLIE VODA
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR
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Construction at the new Raising Canes loaction continues at an even pace, planning to open on Halloween day.
Raising Cane’s is set to open Oct. 31 on Magnolia Boulevard. The popular chicken-strip fast-food restaurant is opening five miles away from California Baptist University. Raising Cane’s offers chicken-strip meals with side options of cole slaw, Texas toast-style bread, fries and a specialty sauce called “Cane’s sauce.” Fans of the food chain call themselves “Caniacs” and are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the restaurant in Riverside. “Caniacs” often camp out on grand openings of Raising Cane’s locations with the hope that they will be rewarded with celebratory food giveaways. With the closest Raising Cane’s location being in Orange County, near California State
University Fullerton, some CBU students are excited to try something new. “Raising Cane’s is going to make a great addition to our community. It’ll be a perfect date spot, located right by Castle Park,” said Antonio Guevara, freshman biology major. “I’m excited to try Raising Cane’s because I’ve never had it before, but I always hear really great things about it.” Though the arrival of Raising Cane’s in Riverside has some students excited and ready to join the “Caniac” fandom, some students say they feel indifferent about the restaurant’s arrival in Riverside. The company is looking to hire approximately 110 employees at the Magnolia location. The application can be found on their website. Raising Cane’s is called “One Love” by the own-
ers of the company because they claim their one love is to cook chicken in their restaurant. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring our one love to another part of California,” said Cheryl Reed, area director for Raising Cane’s, in a statement about the food chain’s arrival to Riverside. “We’re looking forward to assembling a great crew and supporting the schools and other organizations throughout the local community in the months ahead.” Raising Cane’s has 240 locations spread across 20 states already with more restaurants under construction. The Riverside location will be California’s sixth Raising Cane’s location. “I can’t tell you what a thrill it is to finally bring our one love to the residents of this beautiful area,” said Todd Graves, founder and CEO of Raising Cane’s.
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty promotes diversity BY ISABELLA DAMEN ASST. A&E EDITOR
The recent launch of Fenty Beauty, created by Rihanna, is “the new generation of beauty” as its slogan states. In addition to appealing to Rihanna’s large and faithful fan base, the line provides a multitude of products for professional and everyday users while celebrating diversity and inclusiveness. “I’ve been working retail and cosmetics for about four years; we needed a line like this that was diverse for every skin color and every race,” said Alexandria English, makeup artist and Sephora beauty consultant. The 40 shades focus on undertones in the skin to achieve the perfect color match for skin tones. Warm and cool undertones affect the way a product’s color appears on the skin. Catering the foundation shades to a variety of undertones is what makes the product unlike most that are currently on the market. “I’m a woman of color and it’s very hard to find foundation shades for us. I refuse to pay $57 for a foundation that’s not even my color,” English said. “Rihanna really took her time to make sure that there was a shade for everyone, and the foundation is affordable; it’s only $34. I love it.” Not only is the shade range inclusive, but the foundation is formulated to eliminate the process of having to wait and
work to blend the product onto your skin. “It turns into your exact skin color once it dries on the skin. What’s different formula wise from other brands, it takes like three minutes to blend in this foundation. It used to take me an hour to do my makeup, with the Fenty foundation, it takes me 30 minutes. I swear by it,” English said. Along with the foundation, the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter is one of the most popular products in the line, providing a luminous look for any occasion. Each powder compact comes with two shades: a glowing and slightly muted color paired with a more bold color with more glitter in the same tone. “It’s probably the best highlighter I’ve used. I have the Hustla Baby and Mean Money and I loved it,” said Adrianne Canady, junior marketing major. “I use the lighter, less glittery one. I like to put it on my eyelids and then I use the really glittery one just as a highlighter. It’s versatile too, so it’s nice.” The Shimmer Sticks have also proved to be versatile. “You can use the Shimmer Sticks as, of course, highlighters, or you can use them as eyeshadows. You can put it on the lips and put the gloss on top, to make it a different color. Sometimes what I like to do is put it on under, before I put on the foundation, just to give the foundation a little bit of radiance,” English explained.
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Adrianne Canady, junior marketing major, applies Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, Hustla Baby highlighter. Rihanna’s makeup line is aminal cruelty free that inhibits her products from being sold in China, however, this has done little to affect her sales rates and popularity among customers. Many who bought the product were intrigued by the line’s popularity online. “I wanted to buy it because it got hyped so much online,” said Lauren Sankey, senior visual
arts major. “I was a bit curious at first and wanted to know if it was worth the hype, but after I went into Sephora, it honestly lived up to all of the reviews.” Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty con-
tinues to thrive, and she is set to release a holiday collection. The extension to the original line appears to include a palette of 14 vibrant eyeshadows, multiple lipsticks and liquid eyeliner.
Fenty Beauty is a now permanent brand and will continue to restock. The entire line is being carried by Sephora, Sephora online and Harvey Nichols.
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October 6, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 3
LANCER ON THE STREET Should the United States increase its refugee admission for next year?
Amber Ford Senior film production major “People are in need and they need our help. I don’t think what we are doing is very godly.”
Matt Ressler Freshman business administration major “Refugee numbers should decrease. Those bad few happen to taint it for everyone.”
Professionals need to lead conversations
BY KAITLYNN LABIT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “The Jimmy Kimmel Test” – the name of a health care promise made by Sen. Bill Cassidy. It is the promise that no matter a family’s income or health insurance policy, their infant will be treated with equal and required medical attention. A promise to ensure that if the GOP health care bill were to pass through the House, it would also pass “The Jimmy Kimmel Test.” ABC’s late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel shared an emotional story May 1 of his at– the– time, three-month-old son being born with a congenital heart condition that required immediate open-heart surgery. As a father, Kimmel shared his experience with healthcare. Kimmel did not rely on the Affordable Healthcare Act to afford his son’s surgery since the surgery happened at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, a private charitable hospital and because his family can afford health insurance. During a monolgue Sept. 19, Kimmel admitted to politicizing his son’s surgery because he “has to” for the people who do not have the privilege he does. Before obamacare, children with a preexisting condition like Kimmel’s son would not have been covered by insurance, leaving the parents of the child to either come up with the money or not receive the required medical attention.
After his experience and Cassidy promising the proposed bill would include protection and coverage for all children no matter income or insurance policy, Kimmel was quick to use his televised platform to call Cassidy and the GOP out for lying to him and the American people about how the proposed bill will start to or continue to protect the people who need it. While Kimmel’s passion to speak about healthcare is noble, he also admitted to not knowing everything about the topic and received criticism for speaking about a nation wide conflict without the right information and credentials. There is nothing wrong with using a well-earned platform to speak about important topics. But where are the professionals of the field? What are their opinions? Why are they not using their platforms to speak about their profession and why have they left it to comedians or celebrities to do it for them? Of course, if a person researched facts about healthcare or any major policy, they will break through the surface–level and find facts from professionals, but if we’re honest, the average American doesn’t do that. Professionals in their respective fields need to rise to the responsibility of informing the public and standing for, or against, any changes that will radically transform their field. Late-night hosts, celebrities or athletes are not the experts. The people who earned the degrees, who study their field daily, and who live and breathe their job need to become the primary sources. It’s time for professionals to be the loudest voice, not only for who they represent but also for society. Professionals, shouldn’t just contribute to the important conversations, they should run it.
Abigail Wolf Freshman Spanish major
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“The number should be higher. Refugees have a lot to contribute to our society and the economy.”
“I’m only going to worry more about my family. You got to be a fool to let these guys in, as much as I hate it and it hurts my heart.”
“They are refugees. They are leaving for a reason. This is supposed to be a place where anyone is welcomed.”
The world is not ceasing to exist
BY JEFF CATE GUEST WRITER Natural disasters and phenomena have dominated headlines in 2017. Hurricanes in the Atlantic, earthquakes in Mexico and even a major solar eclipse. The Bible often mentions major “woes” such as earthquakes, famines and cosmic disturbances as “signs of the times” and the ending of the ages. It’s not surprising the ancients expected such irregular
writers would say we’ve actualphenomena at the end of time. Theirs was a world with- ly been living in the last days for out microscopes or telescopes. 20 centuries now. The author of The natural shifting of tec- Hebrews declared the incarnatonic plates would seem like tion of the Son was God’s ultithe world was coming apart mate revelation in the last days at the seams (Mark 13:8; Rev (Heb 1:1-2). In Acts 2, Peter quoted Joel 16:18) or the moon turning red and preached during a lunar eclipse that the descent (Joel 2:31; Acts 2:20; Bible-believing of the Holy Spirit Rev 6:12) or the sun going dark during a Christians should in Jerusalem in solar one (Micah 3:6; be careful not to the first century Rev 8:12) would feel claim or demand was a sign of the last days. Even like the lights turned that recent, the Apostle Paul, off on human history. localized natural like most other Or meteors burning phenomena are early Christians, up in the atmosphere (Mark 13:25; Rev 9:1) the ending of expected the rewould seem like stars global history. turn of Christ in his very lifetime — which the ancients often considered to be angels (1 Thess 4:15). So were these expectations or deities controlling the fate of those on earth — had been irre- wrong, misplaced or misguided? Well, maybe that’s the versibly displaced. Do any of these headlines wrong question. What the New mean we are now living in “the Testament writers were exlast days”? New Testament pressing was that the coming
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of Christ was such a profound, epoch-making event that a new day had dawned, a new covenant was established and an entirely new era had begun. Jesus’ resurrection was called the “firstfruits” of the final resurrection at the end of the ages (1 Cor 15:20, 23). Life in the Spirit was now the foretaste of the new age and the kingdom of God (Rom 8:23), which would reach ultimate consummation in the day of the Lord. Christians should be careful not to claim or demand that recent, localized natural phenomena are the ending of global history. These kinds of events have always occurred and will continue to occur. The earth is not a static environment. One should not make myopic or sensational claims that our generation must be the last generation. Christian history is littered with too many such ego-centric and ill-fated claims.
Gun control will not fix the issue
BY NINASOPHIA STOWE BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR The tragic incident of the Las Vegas Strip shooting, Oct. 1, left many students and faculty members in a state of despair. The shooting took place at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, where a 64-year-old man, Stephen Paddock, opened
fire from a 32nd floor window of media with reckless language the Mandalay Bay Resort and and insensitive tones. It seems Casino. The shooting resulted that despite this tragedy, we in 59 dead and more than 500 still manage to make it about injured, making this the dead- us. Everyone is taking this unliest mass shooting in American timely event as encouragement to voice their opinions on the history. topic to the The reaction time was extremely quick. I The problem with public. I have was up late that night such a controversial seen endless scrolling through my issue as this, is it threads and Twitter feed and sudcannot simply be posts all godenly the hashtag fixed with laws or a ing back and # L a s Ve g a s S h o o t i n g started trending heavily. total gun ban. forth, both pro-gun conThe people’s reactions ranged from outrage to a trol and anti-gun control. As call for a change of action in gun much as these people mean well control while others proudly and truly believe that picking defended the Second Amend- one of those sides and shouting ment. This recent and terribly it into the Internet will create shocking event has sparked a world peace, they’re wrong. The problem with such a fire under the already hot topic controversial issue as this is of gun control. Many people voiced their it cannot simply be fixed with opposing opinions on social laws or a total gun ban. People
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do illegal things regardless of the law. Gun control won’t affect mass shootings like these. The government makes laws and certain acts illegal for a reason and the majority of the American people support these laws. However, there are people in this country that disagree with some laws and won’t let any legal legislation stop them from commiting certain crimes. Paddock obviously had no legal concerns stopping him from committing this terrible act. If someone has the plan and the willpower to commit a crime, he or she will. People like Paddock have no respect for laws or human life. Constricting or tightening gun control will do nothing to stop deadly mass shootings like this one, because people have to choose everyday of their lives to do good.
Social justice takes precedence over patriotism
BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE MANAGING EDITOR
National Football League players are taking a knee during the patriotic national anthem that plays before every game to raise awareness for injustices in the country. While some Americans have rallied behind those players, and the issues they are kneeling for, others have taken great offense to their beloved country being disrespected during a public display of patriotic loyalty. The people who are against this type of protest have expressed their unhappiness by burning season tickets to their
beloved football team, quitting their jobs working for the NFL, and openly discussing their outrage on social media. Even President Donald J. Trump tweeted, “Sports fans should never condone players that do not stand proud for their national anthem or their country. NFL should change policy!” Sept. 24 after this issue became consistent during Sunday football games. Please don’t hear me wrong; I am blessed to have been born in this country with so many freedoms and rights for its citizens. I have had ample oppor-
tunities to be educated, speak my mind, and believe what I choose to believe. I love this country. However, we need to remember that we are not required to be solely loyal to this country or even to its leaders. While there is nothing wrong with loving where we live, our first concern, as American citizens, should be for the people we share this country with them. Colin Kaepernick, former 49ers quarterback, started this protest in the 2016-2017 season to raise awareness for the
injustices happening in America, that he believed was unacceptable. In an “NFL Media” interview, Kaepernick stated, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” Bottom line, America is just a country and an idea. So why are some people so dedicated to protect it at the cost of other people? We need to question what we are actually standing for when we say kneeling during the national anthem is wrong.
Are we standing up for our country or are we further oppressing the people who are continuing to be hurt by this country? We should not be defending America’s long-held traditions if it also means we are not standing by and working to end injustices for those who are oppressed and mistreated. While honoring traditions is important, it should not take precedence over other people’s well-being and lives. I ask you to thoroughly discern what you are standing, or kneeling, to defend.
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