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Volume 65 | Issue 4 | October 20, 2017

The Vocademy – creative space in Downtown Riverside for artists and locals.

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Colony plans to renovate

CBU decides largest student living area will be next place for upgrades BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN NEWS EDITOR

California Baptist University has been surpassing expectations with recent remodeling and construction of buildings across campus like The Village. However, according to staff and residential students, The Colony Apartments is in need of renovations and repairs. Students who live in Colony, the largest residential area on campus at CBU, have reported damage and other maintenance issues. Anthony Lammons, CBU dean of students, said The Colony will be the next target for housing remodeling in summer 2018, but the exact plans regarding what those renovations will look like in the future are still in the process of being made. “We look at the age and condition of the living area (to determine renovations) and, therefore, we selected two this year,” Lammons said. “The next on the list is The Colo-

ny. We’re looking at what are those things that need to be done. We have university standards for flooring, baths, cabinetry, paint and furnishings in all living areas.” Lammons said one of the remodeling targets for The Colony will be the apartment balconies and removing tubs to build showers instead. Staff also said they hope to replace entire fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, cabinets, flooring and paint. “One of the challenges (with The Colony) is going to be simply the size,” Lammons said. “We’re actually in process of defining what are the things we want to do and getting an idea of how much can we bite off at one time.” Lammons said that the school budget year is July 1 June 30 so faculty is already in the process of formulating next years’ budget. This will determine how much will be available to spend on The Colony renovations. Lammons said staff expect remodeling The Colony will be a multi-million dollar project. Nathan Hicks, associate director of Housing Services, said the exact release dates for renovations in The Colony should be announced within the coming months. However, Hicks said he was hopeful regarding the improvements CBU has been making in student housing.

“We are constantly working to improve the on-campus housing experience of all of our residents,” Hicks said. “This (past) summer is an excellent example of our collective efforts to fulfill this goal.” Hicks has been employed at CBU for three years and has witnessed many renovations across campus. Janice Rubio, senior health science major, said she was glad to hear about The Colony receiving improvements. Rubio has lived in The Colony for two years at CBU and has witnessed the need for improvements in the apartment complexes. “I’m happy for the future students of CBU to have the opportunity to live in a renovated Colony,” Rubio said. Rubio said she has admired all the work that staff has put into the new buildings on campus but the renovations will attract more new students. With the increased student population at CBU, the staff is having to adjust to the need of more residential areas on campus. The complex rennovations will follow some of CBU’s upgrades to accomodate the growing student population The Colony is a hub of community and events for CBU students and the planned improvements for the apartments will elevate the status of the apartment on campus.

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Lauren Hackett, senior graphic design major, celebrates a point with Yagoda Jedrzejczak, sophmore biology major.

Women’s volleyball team remains undefeated, looks to continue streak BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR

The women’s volleyball team at California Baptist University holds an undefeated streak with an 18-0 overall record. Their record shows the teams’

hard work and training is paying off. Branden Higa, head coach of women’s volleyball, said having an undefeated streak is an exciting thing to be a part of in women’s volleyball. “As a coach, you spend a

lot of time in the moment,” Higa said. “As a coach and as a team, we’re almost immediately focused on what’s happening next.” Higa also said the goals for

SEE VOLLEYBALL | PAGE 9

Air force museum commemorates centennial with celebrations BY DANIELLE NELSON ASST. NEWS EDITOR

March Field Air Museum in Riverside is launching the Centennial celebration of March Air Reserve Base with its “March of Flight” kickoff fundraiser Oct. 21.

The event will commemorate an upcoming century of service in honor of March Air Reserve Base, engaging the community and enabling guests to get involved in supporting the museum and Air Reserve Base.

The Centennial will be celebrated in 2018 but the museum is initiating that celebration with the fundraiser. The World War II-themed event will be hosted by the museum and include live mu-

sic, swing dancing, refreshments, a prize drawing, a new exhibit showcasing the history of the base and other interactive activities and games for guests. Paul Hammond, executive director at the March Field Air

Museum, shared the purpose of the evening. “We hope our March of Flight event will shine the spotlight on March Field and its long, proud history of service to this community and to our nation,” Hammond said.

“Given our event’s timing of late October, we thought it would be helpful to focus this year on helping to kick off the March Field Centennal.”

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October 20, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 4

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

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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 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

Leadership meeting highlights diversity BY DANIELLE NELSON ASST. NEWS EDITOR

California Baptist University’s Office of Leadership and Transitions convened student leadership Oct. 18 to discuss diversity in an interdepartmental meeting. The meeting, which covered topics such as racial recognition and belonging, assembled student leaders from Residential Life, the Office of Leadership and Transitions, ASCBU, the International Center and Community Life. “Students have expressed that they would like to know how to listen and attend to people with different backgrounds than their own,” said Natalie Specht, graduate assistant for the Office of Leadership and Transitions and coordinator of the meeting. “We just wanted to let them know it’s OK to actually talk about these things and to be a learner when approaching that.” Specht said the interdepartmental meeting was a unifying reminder for leaders as they reach out to students. “My hope is that these student leaders will be encouraged to step out and have these conversations,” Specht said. “Part of their roles as leaders is to allow people to be known, and that’s what we want to send them out as catalysts to do.”

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Kaden Specht, sophomore liberal studies major, and Mark TerBest, junior accounting major, take notes as Dr. Veola Vasquez, professor of psychology and associate dean for the Undergraduate Programs, gives a presentation on diversity. Dr. Veola Vasquez, associate dean and professor of psychology in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, presented to students how self-awareness is crucial to uniting over differences. “We need to understand how to deal with the tensions that come up related to race, culture, and diversity, especially today where there are a lot of tensions and we need to approach that from a biblical perspective,” Vasquez said. Vasquez said she hopes student leaders will become more aware of their thoughts, responses and feelings on diver-

sity and to be open to learning from those differences. “As role models on campus, we want them to think through the issues and make them personal,” Vasquez said. “We want them to be aware of their own responses to racial tension and diversity, to monitor those responses and then respond appropriately.” Danica Kinne, senior anthropology and psychology double major and resident advisor, said she thought it was important for leaders to be at the meeting. “Meeting together provides an opportunity to share expe-

riences as leaders, step into challenging conversations, and come along side each other as we seek out building community at CBU,” Kinnes said. Before ending, students discussed how to embrace diversity among their peers. “It’s always good to have a meeting to talk about diversity, but it can’t be the last thing we do,” Vasquez said. “They need to go and learn about each other’s backgrounds and stories, to experience a sense of ‘we-ness.’ That’s how we break down walls. We start the conversation, and the goal is to keep that going.”

Orchestral music raises standard of excellence BY OLVIA QUEBE

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The purpose statement of the Collinsworth School of Music is inspiring students to the highest standards of musical craft and personal character, preparing them for success in music. Changes and improvements have been made to enhance the professionalism and credibility of the program. Smaller ensembles within the larger groups have been formed such as quartets, trios, quintets and duets. The groups learn music for smaller settings and create friendships among participants. There have also been additions such as new classes, concentrations and a new major – Worship Arts and Ministry. The CBU Worship Collective has also joined this year’s worship team for chapel services and participates in local Sunday morning church services. Ruth Wheeler, Symphony Orchestra director and violin instructor, has been instrumental in these changes. “I have had the honor to build the Symphony Orchestra from scratch,” Wheeler said. “I get to pass on to my students

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Jason Chan, sophmore biology pre-med major, plays his part of second violin alongside fellow string musicians in California Baptist University Symphony Orchestra at the Riverside event, Long Night of Art and Innovation. what God has allowed me to learn all these years. I have passion for music, passion for excellence, passion for being an example as a Christian musician.” AJ Ursua, senior biology and music instrumental performance double major, plays the cello and is a part of the Chamber String Ensemble, Male Chorale and the Symphony Orchestra. He has been a part of the Chamber String Ensemble for the last four years. “Chamber music is perhaps my favorite style of instru-

mental music so I was beyond excited to be a part of it when I came in,” Ursua said. “I have been pushed by being a part of a small quartet with extraordinary players.” According to Wheeler, the School of Music needed the alterations and faculty are pleaed to see the results. “The faculty and staff at the School of Music worked hard for a full year to recalibrate the entire program,” Wheeler said. “I have no doubt that the students will be better prepared as musicians for the real world.”

Jason Chan, sophomore biology pre-medicine major, said he appreciates the opportunity to magnify God and inspire people to participate in worship through music. “I’m personally fearful yet excited to pioneer our way through contemporary Christian worship by bringing the choir back to the modern worship team,” Chan said. The next concert will be Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church, presenting a new repertoire of movie theme music. Admission is free.

Service projects build community pride BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. NEWS EDITOR An outlet for community service and personal growth is available for Riverside residents to improve and contribute to the city. The program, Love Riverside, will host an annual Serve Day, Oct. 21, where collaboration and diversity merge with those who participate. Love Riverside was founded by Lynn Heatley in 2015 and is a part of a larger nonprofit movement known as Love Our Cities, consisting of 50 cities. It is the first of its kind in the Inland Empire. However, Heatley said they are currently looking to partner with a neighboring city. The tagline for Love Riverside is “demonstrating kindness, spreading goodness and building community.”

Other core values include collaboration and communication of other great opportunities to give back to the city of Riverside. The annual Serve Day will include projects such as beautification of the city, supporting families by building toddler beds or helping them find permanent housing, distributing food and supplies, gardening, painting, recycling and more. Heatley said she sees this program as a great opportunity for those who get involved. The projects offered to volunteers and the attitudes of collaborating between everyone elevates the spirit to give back to the community, according to Heatley. “It is our desire that we will help others develop a lifestyle

of generosity and a heart that gives back to its community in areas that people feel passionate about,” Heatley said. “How that looks will be different for each one.” Instead of Serve Day being a one-time experience, Heatley said she hopes it will ignite a generous way of life in those who serve. “We desire our Serve Day to be an on-ramp to developing a movement of a lifestyle of giving back,” Heatley said. “We love partnering with students in all of this and are hoping to develop an intern or mentoring program in the near future that would take our goals to a deeper level.” Some California Baptist University students have signed up to help out with this year’s event.

Nathan Sells, sophomore civil engineering major and FOCUS leader, chose Love Riverside for his FOCUS class’ compassion service project. “It’s crucial to participate in events like this,” Sells said. “Our society today is unfortunately very polarized and serving one another is a practical way we can develop good relationships and heal as a community.” Love Riverside’s first Serve Day in 2016 consisted of more than 500 volunteers, which Heatley said was more than they were expecting. This year, she said they are hoping to be pleasantly surprised again. For those unable to participate in Serve Day, Heatley said she encourages them to follow Love Riverside on social media @loveriverside16 for future service opportunities.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE UPDATE 16 FIRES SO FAR ATLAS FIRE

REDWOOD VALLEY FIRE (MENDOCINO COUNTY), 35,800 ACRES, 50% CONTAINED

(NAPA/SOLANO COUNTIES), 51,064 ACRES, 68% CONTAINED

OAKMONT FIRE

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(SONOMA COUNTY), 875 ACRES, 15% CONTAINED

(LAKE COUNTY), 2,207 ACRES, 85% CONTAINED

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California Baptist University students Andres Dickson (left), and Maim Lazkani, senior biomedical engineering majors, demonstrate mechanical arm technology.

Novelty and art educates public BY KAITLYNN LABIT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

A thousand demonstrations and presentations from more than 150 artists, scientists, students and business professionals filled Downtown Riverside Oct. 12 from 5 p.m. - midnight for Riverside’s fourth Long Night of Art and Innovation. From high school students showcasing hydroponic projects and their advanced farming technology experiments to Riverside City College showing audiences how to create the perfect vampire bite with stage-effect makeup, the Inland Empire’s best was on display.

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Founded in 1918, the history of March ARB extends from World War I to present day. The base played a global role in flight development and military training during World War II, acted as a Strategic Air Command Base with nuclear-armed bombers throughout the Cold War and Vietnam War and realigned to become March ARB in 1996. “Celebrating a centennial for March signifies its involvement with the surrounding communities and projecting its global influence throughout its many years of existence,” said Carlos Trigueros, junior aviation science flight major. Trigueros is an Air Force veteran currently assigned to the 452nd MXS (Maintenance Squadron) at March ARB. “Many of our reservists are lifelong Riverside residents and others from across the Southland.” Trigueros said. “This means that for 100 years the base has contributed to the diversity, rich culture and economy that makes Riverside such a beautiful place.” Almost 100 years after its founding, March ARB is still the largest Air Reserve Base and the West Coast’s oldest continuously operating military airfield. It maintains its role in protecting both the Riverside area and the United States as a whole. “The sounds of March ARB aircraft can often be heard throughout Riverside,” said Creighton Goodman, assistant professor of aviation science and traditional reservist pilot on the KC-135 aircraft stationed at March ARB. “To many people, (those sounds) represent the sound of freedom.” Goodman said March ARB remains the Air Force’s main airbase in the Southern California region. While the primary purpose of the base is cargo (C-17) and air refueling (KC-135) for

“(Riverside’s) tagline is ‘The city of Art and Innovation,’” said Rusty Bailey, mayor of Riverside. “(The event) connects the best and the brightest in our city and brings them to Main Street to show off and demonstrate their talent and their ideas and their experience and their education to the young people.” Downtown Riverside transformed into a capital of intellect and creativity as it entertained children and adults with captivating presentations and interactive booths. Among the hundreds of performers and presenters were California Baptist

worldwide missions, it is also home to the fourth Air Force Headquarters, the 452nd Air Mobility Wing and multiple military reserves and National Guard units. March ARB is primarily focused on national defense but is also heavily involved with humanitarian relief around the world. The base has conducted relief missions following Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake, has participated in wildfire fighting efforts across California and is currently contributing to search and rescue missions in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico following the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. While these missions with March ARB can be rigorous and demanding, Trigueros said working with the base has been a positive experience. “I love my job,” Trigueros said. “March has made it possible to be flexible enough to attend CBU full time and work full time in the afternoon. There is always something new to learn and experience and I thank God that he has blessed me with this opportunity of a lifetime.” Trigueros said there are many opportunities for aviation and non-aviation students to get involved with March ARB. With more than 140 specialty jobs in multiple positions, the Air Force and Air Force Reserve allow students to enlist or commission upon graduation from college. “The Air Force Reserve is always looking for innovative and motivated individuals who feel the purpose to do more for the world,” Trigueros said. “Students who are looking to gain experience in their fields of study can enlist or commission for a certain amount of time and enjoy the benefits of having a job and working for a retirement, all while serving a higher purpose locally.” The March ARB museum is open for visitation Tuesday — Sunday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

University’s Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering, School of Nursing, Collinsworth School of Music, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business, Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences and the College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design. Whether parents, students or children were interacting with robotic arms or seeing how the ground shifts during an earthquake through a simulation, participants left the event with an appreciation for something new. David and Diane Hansen attended the event for the second time and said they enjoy

bringing their youngest son to the event because it peaks his curiosity and helps him realize passions and paths he may not notice on his own. “(The event) is really interesting,” Diane Hansen said. “I always bring my son and he gets introduced to all sorts of different things. Last time, it was 3-D printers and he got so interested in that and he’s in an engineering program now and I really love that.” The future for Long Night of Art and Innovation, a semi-annual event,aims to continue in celebrating the city of Riverside and the success it has had as well as harvesting the community’s curiousity, intellect and talent.

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team of 50 California Baptist University students and staff flew to Texas to serve homeowners affected by Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 hurricane that lasted nine days, spread across 3,100 miles and caused billions of dollars of damage in the coastal bend regions of Texas. The team was split up into four groups, visiting different sites where the need was greatest during the weekend of Oct. 12-15. Texan homeowners in the affected areas lost their belongings, houses, and in most circumstances, any hope of complete restoration. The inability to fix the damage to their homes was often because of the impossible financial needs the owners faced and their struggle to subsidize the costs required to fix their homes. The group of CBU students was able to serve the hurricane victims by showing them love and giving them hope, but more so by making noticeable progress on destroyed homes. Mary Brannon, junior nursing major, attended the trip alongside her fellow students and said she felt used by the Lord in an obvious way because of the manual labor and work she and her classmates were able to accomplish. “What we did was really practical. It helped them in a physical and tangible way. It wasn’t just knocking on a door and presenting them the gospel without actually doing anything,” Brannon said. “We actually got in there and we helped them. If they were Christians or even if they weren’t, no matter where they were at, they still received that part of what we gave them and that’s impactful and going to change things for them.” The service by CBU students was orga-

nized by the International Mission Board’s Send Relief. The Houston location was headed up by Gerald and Peggy Colbert, a retired couple who dedicated their lives to disaster relief service and partnering with volunteers to show God’s love through tangible support. “The passion and drive comes from being able to help people and knowing that people really need help,” Peggy Colbert said. “It is a self-satisfation of getting to see lives improve.” “It’s part of who we are, the way God has wired both of us,” Gerald Colbert added. “My life purpose statement is to be at the very center of God’s will whatever that means personally, professionally or geographically. Personally, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. Professionally, I am a servant and my whole life is about serving and wherever that service is. The geography of it makes little difference to me.” The Colbert’s spend their lives moving to different locations to help with the devastation left from disasters. Both said their true desire is to do the work of the Lord through service, wherever it may be. The Colberts have the role of facilitating the workers coming to aid those deeply affected by the disaster. “We’re serving those who are volunteers,” Gerald Colbert said. “Our role here is to help make the volunteers who come have a good experience, get the work done, and have the tools and resources they need to do the work.” The couple is able to assess the needs of those affected by the disasters and send groups with the right strength, availability and resources to most effectively help the local residents. The Colbert’s structure of teams is vital to alleviating as much financial stress as possible from the homeowners. The Colbert’s estimated that for each

“We’re in a mess right now.” Richard King

group of CBU students working on houses, their service was saving the owners $20,000 a day in repairs. The students and leaders were divided into four different teams and visited more than eight different houses, adding up to about $160,000 in value. In addition, for every hour that CBU students volunteered their time to work, they earned relief funds for the city. The team worked a total of 432 hours throughout the weekend which earned Houston an additional $8,640 in relief funds. Most of the homeowners were faced with a great deal of demolition that needed to take place because of the damage to the houses’ infrastructurein the flood. The walls had to be torn down, appliances thrown out, flooring ripped up and possessions thrown away because they were all soaked by toxic floodwaters. Many residents would have had to pay thousands of dollars to hire workers to do the job that CBU students completed for free in just two days. Richard King, a homeowner in Cypress, Texas, experienced significant damage to his home because of the hurricane, resulting in huge financial needs. “We’re in a mess right now,” King said. “We just got this house paid for three months ago and now I’ve gotta go out and get a loan to redo it. So I appreciate (the students and staff) coming out and helping me. This is a wonderful thing, a great blessing for me.” King also said other workers offered him their service for a hefty payment of $5,000. He said he suffers from physical disabilities after hip and knee replacements in addition to being a veteran, which he said prevents him from doing all the work himself. CBU students doing a majority of the work saved him not only thousands of dollars

in repair expenses but him hope that his hom because he had no oth ue living the house aft “(The students) are here,” King said. “I’m them come.” All the students wh expressed a renewed lo and said they loved to did for these homeown results. John Montgomery, went to the work sites observing the work the encouraging the home Montgomery spent home talking about th on the relief team at th gomery said the dama was immense and yet t nowhere else to go. The couple explain the CBU team that the able to do very much w if the students had not “(The students) atti said Montgomery. “Th signed up for it, they k tried to scare them off ing – this is going be h fueled them to be a pa happy and working tog and Kay both are just how the students are w Spiritual Life said opportunities in the fu part of disaster relief w encouraged to serve in to see real and visible r through the work done this past weekend.

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in repair expenses but lifted his spirits. It gave him hope that his home could be saved because he had no other option but to continue living the house after the hurricane. “(The students) are doing a great job here,” King said. “I’m so blessed to have them come.” All the students who went on the trip expressed a renewed love for serving others and said they loved to see that the work they did for these homeowners had physical results. John Montgomery, dean of Spiritual Life, went to the work sites for one day of the trip observing the work the students did and encouraging the homeowners alongside them. Montgomery spent time at the Kings’ home talking about the disaster and working on the relief team at the Kings’ home. Montgomery said the damage done to the home was immense and yet the King family had nowhere else to go. The couple explained to Montgomery and the CBU team that they would not have been able to do very much work on the house at all if the students had not come to help. “(The students) attitudes are fantastic,” said Montgomery. “They’re happy. They signed up for it, they knew what it was. We tried to scare them off at the entrance meeting – this is going be hard work – but that just fueled them to be a part of this. Everyone’s happy and working together as a team. Rick and Kay both are just very positive about how the students are working.” Spiritual Life said they hope to offer more opportunities in the future for students to be a part of disaster relief work. All students are encouraged to serve in any way possible and to see real and visible results, accomplished through the work done for Texas residents this past weekend.

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Lifestyle staff members Victoria Paul, Lauren Sawdey and Amber Jackson attempts to create a seasonal do-it-yourself project that a person could easily use as his or her autumn table centerpeice, as it will easily last all the way through Halloween and the Thanksgiving season.

Lifestyle Tries: pumpkin succulents seasonal craft BY VICTORIA PAUL, AMBER JACKSON AND LAUREN SAWDEY Put those summer succulents to good use by using them as part of a fall centerpiece. If you do not have a traditional vase or pot, do not worry because all one needs for this seasonal craft is two different succulents, a small pumpkin and a knife, to add a pop of color to any table this autumn. Simply carve a hole at the top of the pumpkin and proceed to hollow out the seeds inside.

Once cleared, arrange the succulents to liking. Be sure to add water and keep a little of the soil inside to ensure that this low maintenance project will last all the way through Thanksgiving. The humor of the overall experience was obvious. While the craft was completed, the process was messy and evoked a lot of laughter. The pumpkins were easy

to hollow out and the finished product was adorable. While Thanksgiving decor is often all similar, this craft is creative and fun to do at home. By the end of the time spent carving out the pumpkins, unpacking and repacking the succulents and cleaning up the workspace, three new and artsy decorations had been created. We enjoyed this decoration because it was easy and cheaper than a lot of other crafts one can do for Thanksgiving.

Each succulent was around $2-3 and each pumpkin was $2 as well. For a grand total of only $5 one can decorate his or her table, desks or bathroom with a subtle hint of fall. After some trial-and-error, the succulents were potted into three petite and festive pumpkins to celebrate the season. Be sure to keep a special pumpkin-carving knife and pumpkin scoop to make the process hassle-free and to avoid more cleanup.

Find pumpkins that are not too shallow so the succulents have enough room in the soil to take root and ensure they live through the fall season. To pot the succulents with more ease, trim the roots so they fit into the soil and pack it in tight so they stay upright. We found it helpful to have a small bag to throw the pumpkin seeds and extra soil into making for an easy cleanup. In addition, for less mess, lay down a plastic covering while

making the project and throw away when finished for onestep cleanup. We would recommend this autumn project to anyone who enjoys do-it-yourself projects but does not have a lot of time to complete them. Not only can one take pride in his or her new fall creation, but the craft also serves as a time to connect with friends. It is a great way to bond with neighbors and roommates in a new, stress-free setting.

Provider nominated for best college food service BY AMBER JACKSON

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Provider, the company that feeds the students at California Baptist University, was nominated California’s No. 1 Best College Food Service in 2016 by the College Prowler located on Niche.com. As opposed to other organizations, Provider focuses

on their customer appreciation and quality of service rather than low business costs and money value. Provider is made up of a multitude of chefs with a variety of culinary backgrounds. The organization was started in 1989 and has since served hundreds of important events and people including Arnold Schwarzeneg-

ger and Diane Feinstein. Their cuisine has fed CBU since 2000 and has consistently been voted the No. 1 Best College Food in all 87 California universities. Current students all have the opportunity to vote on the Niche website as well . “The environment is very friendly and the managers encourage fun and playfulness

alongside hard work. They always make sure we know that they’re there to help,” said Josh Mason, freshman business administration major. Mason has worked on campus at ChickFil-A since the start of the school year. Managers have expressed their appreciation for Provider as well.

“Working with the Provider company greatly increases my ability to feel connected to the school. The student employees I oversee are all a delight to work with, and I am so grateful for the overall atmosphere of the workplace,” said Jeff Willis, manager at Wanda’s Café. Students have been able to compare CBU’s food with oth-

er schools and have found that many are in favor of the food CBU provides. “The food here is much better than other colleges. I went to another university last week and their Chinese food was terrible, we definitely have a far greater variety of choices,” said Zac Bezansky, freshman applied theology major.

CBU ranks on arbor list BY AMBER JACKSON

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Participate in Mistress Yvonne’s Haunted House an event full of fear and excitement for all ages. Whether it be mazes, zombies or less scary tours for children, this haunted house will stir up the Halloween spirit. The event will occur Oct. 27- 31 and is located at 19206 Bergamont Drive.

The Pumpkin Factory in Corona hosts a variety of games, food, activities and an overall family-fun atmosphere. This event will be available from Sept. 29- Oct. 31 at 1545 Circle City Drive.

Take the opportunity to experience a Halloweenthemed escape room at Wizards and Wires Studios. It is open Thursday-Friday from 6 pm to 11:30 pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 3 pm to 11:30 pm and located at 3466 University Avenue

During weeknights in October, Castle Park becomes “Castle Dark” and transforms into a horror-like theme park from 7 pm to closing. With daytime activities for kids also offered, a day at Castle Park is the perfect way to get into the Halloween mood. Castle Dark will run from Oct. 6- 29 and is located at 3500 Polk St.

For the fourth year in a row, California Baptist University was selected as a member of the Tree Campus USA program. Since 2014, CBU’s campus has been acknowledged for its beauty and thriving population of trees alongside schools such as Northern Arizona University and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The purpose of the Tree Campus USA program is to recognize colleges and universities that admirably maintain their trees on campus, involve their students in service projects and opportunities, and engage with their surrounding communities. There are five standards that must be met to become a member of the Tree Campus USA program. According to the National Arbor Day Foundation, the school must have a campus tree advisory committee, a campus tree care plan, a campus tree program with dedicated annual expenditures, an Arbor Day observance and a service learning project. CBU fulfills each of those prerequisites. “A great amount of detail and time is put into the maintenance of the school grounds

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A student walks past trees in Stamps courtyard. They are a few of the many trees that contribute to Tree Campus USA. here at CBU,” said Steve Smith, director of Facilities and Planning Services. The maintenance staff is kept busy year-round, always working on new projects and keeping up with the facilities on campus. Students have not failed to appreciate and enjoy the school’s diverse selection of flowers and trees. While the trees can provide

quiet places to hide away and study, they also prove to be the perfect tools for hammock hanging. “The palm trees, in particular, are super cool because they give the school personality and great hammock spots,” said Jake Driscoll, freshman graphic design and digital media major. Other students said they appreciate the trees for their nat-

ural beauty. “The massive amount of palm trees make the school feel tropical and very ‘Californian.’ The mixture of plants, flowers, and trees beautify the campus as a whole,” said Louise Ponla, freshman health science major. CBU’s efforts to beautify the campus helps it remain nationally recognized for its urban forests and lush greenery.

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October 20, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 4

Cars and Coffee comes to campus Cal Baptist car culture portrayed through monthly event BY VICTORIA PAUL LIFESTYLE EDITOR For many college students, a car is simply a form of transportation to get around town, but the California Baptist University Cars and Coffee club is trying to change the way students see their cars. CBU Cars and Coffee is a time in which CBU students can come to show off their interesting vehicles as well as network with fellow car enthusiasts. “It’s basically to build a community of both residents and commuters over the weekends but then also because I really liked cars and want to get to know more people who like cars and enjoy driving,” said Riley Evans, sophomore business administration major and creator of the club. The monthly meet takes place the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. in the North Colony apartment parking lot. They encourage everything from muscle, euro and JDM to drive by and talk about what makes their cars special. “I got the idea because Cars and Coffee is a big deal in different cities but not really on a

campus environment so I wanted to start a CBU car culture if that could be possible,” Evans said. “My goal for this is eventually to just have it happen once a month on it’s own just because people want to do it not because I’m forcing in to their lives.” He said the first meet went well and everyone was excited by the 15 cars and more than 30 students that stopped by. “There was a large variety of cars. There were a few I’ve seen on campus that I had been wanting to see, but I was impressed by all the cars that were there that I had not noticed,” said Tyler Rhode, senior mechanical engineering major. Rhode brought his Mazda Miata as well as his Mr2 turbo. Many other cars stoped by including vehicles like a highly modified Chevy Trailblazer and a Subaru WRX. Christopher Peterson, senior architecture major, brought his custom-painted Mazda RX8. He said he wanted a car that was different and would stand out from the everyday cars on the road and loves attending the monthly meets to mingle with other like-minded individuals. “Cars used to be an entire generation’s culture that brought almost everyone together, but nowadays cars are simply tools to get from ‘A to B,’” Peterson said. One can see these vehicles along with other car enthusiast vehicles at the next meet Nov. 4 in the North Colony apartments back parking lot.

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Tyler Rhode, senior mechanical engineering major, continually works on his MAzda Miata to get ready for the CBU Cars and Coffee events.

Students train for Big Bear Spartan Challenge BY LAUREN SAWDEY

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR The Recreation Center is challenging students to diversify their fitness in the upcoming Spartan Challenge in Big Bear Oct. 29. The races include the Spartan Beast, which consists of running 12-14 miles with 30-35 obstacles and the Spartan Sprint, that features 20-23 obstacles over 3-5 miles of running. Students can sign up through spartan.com, which includes the time and details of each race. Aaron Logerstedt, junior exercise science major, leads the bi-weekly class Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Students can sign up for the training at the Recreation Center. As a participant himself, Logerstedt said he wanted to make training available for others who want to push themselves in an entirely different form of fitness. “We want to give everyone a different way to workout their bodies,” said Logerstedt. “You can be a power lifter and do the Spartan Challenge and realize how weak you are in certain areas.” Through the class, participants are encouraged to engage in holistic training that will produce well-rounded healthy students.

“I want to give people an opportunity once or twice a week to get a glimpse of what the race is like and what type of conditioning or physical expectations it’s going to have on your body during the race,” Logerstedt said. For those attending the training each week, many said they have found the classes pushing their physical limits. The workouts are challenging students, but do so in a way that still play to everyone’s individual strengths and allows them to build up endurance. “My regular routine includes a lot of cardio, mostly running, and so this training has helped me learn different workouts that focus on strength, training specific areas of the body,” said Vanessa Mojica, senior sociology major and participant in the upcoming Spartan Challenge. Logerstedt said the training for the race models the Recreation Center’s motto for this year to “diversify your fitness.” Since it is the first year CBU is offering the class and participation in the Spartan Challenge, the goal is to explore workouts tailored to each student’s level of fitness based on his or her individual levels of intensity. Those participating in the training enjoy the ability to push themselves while simultaneously progressing at their own pace for the upcoming race.

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Students participate in the Big Bear Spartan Challenge training practices to ensure they are in the proper shape to be able to complete the race Oct. 29. Through classes and events like the Spartan Challenge, students are encouraged to try new workouts and classes that do not normally fit into their workout routine. “With the high-intensity interval training there is never a

session that I don’t feel like I am being pushed, especially since, depending on the exercise, you can do them at your own pace, which really allows yourself to find the point where you can’t even do one more rep,” said Ocean Lee, junior software

engineering major and future Spartan participant. For students looking to explore a different area of fitness and who are interested in participating in the Spartan Race, this training could be the ideal fit to “diversify your fitness.”

“We are telling people not to be afraid to try something new, whether that means coming to the Rec Center as a beginner or telling experienced people to switch it up in order to be well-rounded and holistically well,” Logerstedt said.

International Center aids in culture shock BY SHAYNA SENESCU STAFF WRITER

For those experiencing the pressure of culture shock during their process of adjusting to life in the United States, the International Center at California Baptist University provides assistance. Programs such as Conversation Partners allow students in the Intensive English Program to be paired with a partner who guarantees a shoulder to lean.

“We try to give our international students the tools and knowledge they need so that when they do hit a stage of dissatisfaction, they aren’t afraid of that part of the process,” said Leslie Shelton, director of International Student Services. “That way they have an understanding that this is normal and everyone goes through this.“ Any CBU student can become a conversation partner, allowing international students

and students from the United States the possibility to learn from one another. “I wanted to get involved because it’s great gateway into the international community,” said Larissa Hoopaia, sophomore criminal justice major and conversation partner. “When you get to know your partner, you get a glimpse into their culture and how far your partner has come along throughout the years.”

Many international students said they find the program to be the smoothest way CBU has aided them in transitioning into the American lifestyle, by consistently learning English with American students. “The IEP program has been a good way in helping me learn English,” said Rainie Huang, sophomore piano performance major and international student from China. “It allowed me to meet a lot of people through

meeting with my conversation partners who challenge me to help my English get better.” International students said they are grateful for the consistent support the International Center and their conversation partners offer in all aspects of their lives. “They help me a lot, not only in my academics but also in my daily life. CBU lets me know Jesus and he gives me so much confidence now,” said Gladys

Guo, freshman environmental science major and international student from China. Many students like Huang said they enjoy other opportunities provided to them by the International Center. The International Center creates a comfortable environment for both international students and American students to mingle at different events held on campus throughout the fall and spring semesters.

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October 20, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 4

Events center provides new platform for ‘Golden Girls’ BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR

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Kyle Christian, junior kinesiology major, quickly decides whether to pass to a teammate or score a point for his team before a defender catches up to him.

Water polo chemistry leads to improvement, triumph, wins BY RYLEY COLLUM STAFF WRITER

California Baptist University’s men’s water polo team is catching fire after winning seven of its last eight games, including being 5-1 at the Lancer Joust Tournament, with the lone loss coming at the hands of top-ranked University of Southern California. The 17th-ranked Lancers continue to rise in the standings and said they hope to continue their recent success as they head into the final stretch of the season. The players said they are optimistic about the direction the team is heading and where they stand as the season winds down. “I am definitely satisfied with the team. There are going to be highs and lows during a season and the highs are higher than they have ever been,” said Caleb Rogers, senior kinesiolo-

gy major and driver. “I am excited to see what we can do the rest of the season.” The team said they credit their success to the chemistry they have cultivated throughout this season. Their collective goal of winning and improving have been major factors in developing their overall chemistry. According to the players, their bond is peaking. “I have been playing water polo for 11 years and this is the best chemistry I have had on a team in my whole career,” Rogers said. Kevin Rosa, men’s water polo coach, also said the team’s chemistry has played a large role in their recent success. “The guys like each other and want to work hard for each other to win as a group,” Rosa said. The team’s bond is inte-

gral going into games against top-ranked schools. The Lancers never shy away from these games. “We have to be able to go into other teams’ pools and grind out wins like we have been doing all season long,” Rosa said. The Lancers have had to overcome adversity this season because of their tough schedule, including playing six games in two days at the Lancer Joust and four games in two days at the Bruno Fall Classic. Playing this many games in such a small stretch of time requires a lot of hard, rigorous practices. “We feel incredibly prepared to compete and that begins with practice,” Rogers said. Many of the players have been playing water polo for years to make it possible to handle the intense training that the sport requires. The team works

hard to prepare for tough stretches and sometimes spend up to nine hours a week conditioning. “The coaches here are amazing, they push us to our limits,” said Joseph Galgani, freshman business administration major and utility player. The Lancers say their coaches stress conditioning so the team can perform at a strong level at all times. “I learned that we’re resilient, we do not always perform at our best but we are able to grind out close games and overcome,” Rosa said. The team said they hope to ride this hot streak into their final stretch of games. Their combination of effective training and team chemistry will aid the Lancers as the playoffs near. WWPA Championships will start Nov. 17.

As the countdown to basketball season gets closer to Nov. 11, the “Golden Girls” on the cheer team at California Baptist University are hard at work preparing to encourage the CBU basketball teams and to excite the crowd. “People come and they want to have a great time. They are not there just to watch basketball,” said Tami Fleming, cheerleading head coach. “They want to enjoy the experience and cheer adds to the whole experience.” Being a “Golden Girl” at CBU brings a high level of responsibility because unlike most sports, where the game starts as soon as the whistle blows, cheer begins before the team even steps onto the court. “During pregame, when people are just finding their seats and hanging out, we’re still working,” Fleming said. “We’re trying to get people in the door and engaged before the game even starts.” Performing during halftime at the basketball games is one of cheer’s biggest responsibilities. “It’s a great way to get the crowd involved. It means that people stay in their seats and they aren’t just racing off to get on their phones or run off to the snack bar real quick. It just keeps the energy level high,” Fleming said. Being able to interact with

fans is one of the cheer team’s favorite aspects of what they do. “I’m excited about meeting the fans. I like being very personable,” said Sophia Solis, sophomore biology major and backspot. “Just knowing the fans that come, so it’s not just a bunch of blank faces in the crowd - amazing.” The “Golden Girls” are a vital feature of basketball games because they can affect how the players on the court perform. “We know that when the crowd is on their feet, cheering loud and having a great time, the team is usually playing better,” Fleming said. This season, history will be made as it will be the first time the CBU cheer team will perform in the new Events Center. “There are going to be more people and the environment is going to be completely different,” Solis said. “We are also going to be doing more difficult stunts.” Because of a high amount of incoming freshman on the cheer team, adjustments have had to be made in stunts and routines, but the Lancers said it resulted in new friendships. “Getting used to having new stunt groups and new people have been challenging, but it’s early in the season and we are already a really cohesive team,” said Emily Massey, freshman pre-nursing major and back. The “Golden Girls” will make their first game appearance when Lancers basketball faces off against Holy Names University Nov 11.

Intramurals contine to evolve

Comm Life explores new horizons for Intramurals BY CULLEN HOLT

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR For many students at California Baptist University, playing intramural sports is a key aspect of the college experience. Whether competing for a spot in the prestigious Fortuna Bowl during flag football season or maybe trying a new sport, such as ultimate frisbee at one of the many Rec-It Fridays, the Office of Community Life puts on, there is an intramural opportunity for everyone. “It gives people a chance to enjoy sports, a chance to meet other people who like doing the same things they do,” said Tyler Cox, director of Recreation Programs at CBU. “It’s just a

chance to build community through recreation.” Currently, the flag football regular season is winding down and the intramural volleyball season is just getting started. There will be plenty of new festivities during the school year. A Fortuna Bowl post-game concert is on the drawing board and Cox said his department is exploring ideas for the Christmas Court Classic volleyball and dodgeball championships in December. A few new sports will also burst onto the CBU intramural scene. Cox said a street hockey tournament is scheduled for later this year and a developing sport called RampShot will make an appearance at the SpikeBall tournment Feb. 9 Additionally, Cox said the wiffle ball tournament April 1618 will be longer than last year’s two-day event. Ryan Luby, freshman pre-nursing major, is playing football this year and said he has been impressed with Com-

munity Life and was surprised at how big intramurals is at CBU. “I’ve made a lot of new friends,” Luby said. “Other people play high school football as well, so we have a common interest and we’re somewhat re-living that.” Rachel Rivette, senior Christian behavioral science major, has participated in every recreation sport at CBU. “I am entirely an extrovert, so sports has been an outlet for me to exercise, regenerate and do something I love,” Rivette said. “I’d say that’s the biggest part,” Cox said. “Getting outside the classroom, getting some exercise, and having fun with friends or meeting new people and having fun.” Cox also said every intramural sport, with the exception of flag football, offers both recreational and competitive opportunities. To create a team or join an intramural sport as a free agent, a student can visit intramurals.calbaptist.edu.

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Giovanni DeBonis, freshman biology major, narrowly evades having his flag taken by a member of the Avogatos.

Sisters share last name, team and pride as Lancers BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR

Having a sibling on the same sports team in college can be similar to having a lifelong friend playing the same sport at the college-level. That is the case for some students at California Baptist University who have siblings on the same athletic team. One example of siblings on the same team are twin sisters

on the women’s volleyball team, McKenna Witt, graduate kinesiology student and outside hitter, and Madison Witt, graduate communication studies student and opposite hitter. Madison and McKenna Witt are attending CBU to continue their graduate studies after playing four seasons of beach volleyball at the University of Arizona in Tucson Madison said the experience playing with her twin sister on

the same team is memorable. “It’s really fun playing with McKenna on the same team,” Madison Witt said. “We just have so much fun playing with each other, learning about each other and sharing fun experiences with each other.” McKenna said she and her sister are not similar to other siblings in sports who compete and fight with each other often. “We know a lot of other siblings that are butting heads

with each other,” Amy McGraw said. “But we get along really well.” Angela McGraw, senior communication studies major and base, and Amy McGraw, sophomore applied mathematics major and base, on the cheer team also play on the same sports team at CBU. Amy McGraw said she and Angela McGraw have been on the same gymnastics team since Amy was two -years-old

and Angela was four-years-old. “I didn’t think either of us expected to do a college sport ever again, let alone be on the same team, so it’s really exciting,” said Amy McGraw. Angela McGraw said she feels that having her sister on the same team gives her comfort knowing she has somebody familiar as a teammate. “I feel like it’s really nice to be on the same team with Amy,” Angela McGraw said. “For the

first two years, I felt like I was by myself. Having her on the same team is awesome. It’s comforting knowing that my sister’s on the same team as I am.” Athletes who have siblings on the same team are able to experience a different side of being on a sports team. Whether it’s volleyball, cheer, or anything in-between, having a teammate that is not only a friend but a family member creates memories that will last a lifetime.

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October 20, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 4

Somogyi excels in cross country

Champion of the PacWest demonstrates versatility, talent, skill BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR

Anett Somogyi, sophomore nutrition and food sciences major, said she never imagined running school races as a child in Hungary would transition into running races for a scholarship at a college in the United States, but that is exactly what happened. After participating in the Junior European Championship, Somogyi said she made the decision to run cross country at California Baptist University. Somogyi quickly became essential to the Lancers. She holds the title of defending PacWest Cross Country Individual Champion and has set CBU’s record for best personal time for a 3K Steeplechase – 10:23.58. Recently, Somogyi finished first overall Oct. 4 during the San Francisco Invitational. “At the last 2-300 hundred (yards) of the race, one of my teammates came very close to me so I had to fight for first place,” Somogyi said. “It was mentally breaking but I was very happy with how I did.” This season, Somogyi had to overcome physical challenges, such as heel injuries.

“Even though she has pain, she would power through it,” said Leanda du Bruyn, senior graphic design major and teammate. Somogyi said she has refused to let pain bring her down. “The key is your goal must be something you like to do. If you like to work for it then you’re not suffering waking up at 5 a.m. to run every day,” Somogyi said. Dr. Ben Gall, head coach of cross country, said Somogyi is driven to do her best for the team. “It’s easy coaching her,” Gall said. “She’s so internally motivated.” Somogyi added that she believes God plays a part in her motivation. “If I do everything for this to work, and God wants it to work, then it will,” Somogyi said. Besides her achievements, Somogyi’s heart for others is something her teammates said make her stand out on the team. “I struggle with my back a lot and she would always help me out with a massage, or when I’m down she would support me and lift me up,” du Bruyn said. A memory du Bruyn said stands out is going to a choir show in which one of their teammates was participating. “It was Anett’s idea to go. We made a poster and held it up,” du Bruyn said. “It’s funny because it’s something you usually do at a sports event but we wanted to support her.” Although it is CBU’s last season in Division II, Somogyi said she feels no pressure to keep her PacWest Champion title.

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Anett Somogyi, sophomore nutrition and food sciences major, competes in the Lancer Invite Sept. 1. The Lancers received first place, and Somogyi defended her PacWest champion title by finishing with a time of 14:35.3 “I’ve done this for six years, there shouldn’t be pressure anymore,” Somogyi said. “If it’s first place, I will be happy because I’ve done my best and if it’s 10th, I’ll be happy because I’ve done my best.”

Somogyi said all of her hard work would be impossible without her supporters. “Running and school together is hard but my family, friends and coaches help a lot,” Somogyi said.

Gall said she will continue to reach her full potential. “She’s been a huge blessing to this team,” Gall said. “This season I believe she’s going to surpass anything that she’s already done.”

Men’s soccer aims for more than rankings BY CULLEN HOLT

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The California Baptist University men’s soccer team is earning national recognition by climbing up the United Soccer Coaches National Top-25 Poll to a fifth-place ranking. Ranked third in the nation in goals per game and 12th in goals allowed per game, the Lancers are 10-0-2 and are showing no signs of slowing down. “Ultimately our goals go far beyond our rankings,” said Coe Michaelson, head coach of men’s soccer. “So let’s not get distracted from our goals by things that don’t matter quite as much. “For us that’s winning a conference championship, that’s making the national tournament, that’s contending for a national title. “You don’t have to be nationally ranked to achieve any of those goals. For us, being

ranked is a natural byproduct of doing well in those pursuits; it was all about staying focused on our goals.” Michaelson said. The Lancers have been dealing with injuries since early in the season and hope to be back to full - strength in the near future. However, Michaelson praised his team’s depth. “We’ve got a really talented squad from front to back and we’ve got guys off the bench who are able to come in and keep the level high,” Michaelson said. With just six conference games remaining, Preston Judd, freshman kinesiology major and forward, said his team is preparing for a late-season run. “We haven’t really peaked yet. We need to peak at the end of the season,” Judd said. “We need to keep scoring goals. We also need to get more shutouts.” Hugo Gutierrez, senior criminal justice major and midfielder, said the team focuses more on the next game than on

the national rankings. “( Coach Michaelson) makes us aware that we’re in such a high position and to always stay humble and just worry about the next game,” Gutierrez said. “Just staying focused in practice is such a big thing. Not losing that hunger and desire to win games and beat teams,” Gutierrez said. “We all push each other were all close and that just makes us family.” Judd noted that the strong team bond is a part of what makes this team special. “If you look at us as a team, we have a great chemistry together,” Judd said. “We’re all great friends, so I think that will help out in the long run.” Michaelson added that the pressure of being unbeaten has not affected the team. “If your focus is win the next game instead of going undefeated, then your task isn’t really that daunting,” Michaelson said.

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Gabriel Silva, junior biology major, shows his skills as he kicks the ball midair to pass to teammate Chris Heckenberg, freshman engineering major.

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set out for every season. “The primary (goals) are always we want to win a conference championship, we want to go undefeated at home and win a national championship,” Higa said. “However we accomplish them, that’s great but there are many ways to accomplish them.” Madison Witt, graduate student in communication studies and opposite hitter, said her team is having an exceptionally awesome season this year. “We are able to grow from the wins and the set losses, so we’re looking forward to what the rest of the season has in store for us,” Witt said. Witt said one of her personal goals for this season is to develop new skills. “I am learning how to be a better teammate,” Witt said. Sydney Kralj, senior marketing major and setter, said it feels amazing to have an undefeated streak. “Something I have been looking forward to in my volleyball career was playing with a team who cares about each other and works hard no matter who our opponents are,” Kralj said. Kralj also said the team develops their goals before the season starts. “One goal was to remain undefeated in the preseason and that was accomplished because we were facing highranked teams,” Kralj said. “Another goal was to remain undefeated in the (San Francisco) Bay Area and we were able to accomplish that and now our goal is to remain undefeated in conference.” Higa, Witt and Kralj said the best games of the season so far were from preseason. “I can say a lot about the games we played at preseason because we were able to come out on top over ranked teams,” Witt said. “I would also say that we grew in our game against (California State University) Dominguez Hills because we dropped a set, but we learned about how we respond to adversity.” Higa said, “Last year, we went to the NCAA tournament in Alaska and lost to Western Washington University. This year, we went to Alaska again and we beat them.” Kralj added, “They kicked us out of the tournament last year. Facing them again, we had a lot of fire and we played really well.” The Lancers will be in action Oct. 21 on the road when they go up against Fresno Pacific University.

Swimming, diving favored in conference

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Alex Wolf, senior business administration major, is influential to the swimming and diving team at CBU. She holds the record for the 800-yard freestyle.

The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams at California Baptist University are favored by the NCAA to win the RMAC Championship. Both men and women received first-place votes in the RMAC. Last year, the men’s swimming and diving team took home second place in the championship while the women won first place. Rick Rowland, head coach of swim and dive, said being favored to win the championship is always an honor and also leaves a target on their back for competition. “We have strong returning swimmers. We actually lost nine of the women and we’re reloading,” Rowland said. “It’s going to be a challenge for the teams.” Rowland also said the pressure to win this championship is felt by the team as a whole. “As a team, our goal is to

win the RMAC Championship,” place during last year’s season. “I just have to improve myRowland said. “Since it is a goal, we just have to put in the work.” self this season,” Schuster said. Rowland also said the Lanc- “I want to have that mentality ers do not win the champion- of ‘I’m going to win this.’” Schuster said ship with one he is planning to person, they win obtain the champiwith the team’s onship by personoverall perforally improving his mance. own contribution “We have good to the team during depth in dives and Brandon Schuster the season. strokes, we need sophomore biomedical “I am hoping to improve on our sprints and engineering major to make more of an impact on the relays,” Rowland team,” Schuster said. Brandon Schuster, sopho- said. “We have a strong team more biomedical engineering and have a very strong chance major and individual medley of winning.” It will be the fifth time in and backstroke swimmer, said he first heard about being fa- a row that the women’s swim team has won the RMAC Chamvored from his parents. “This prediction actually in- pionship if they win and will spires me to train harder for the be their last time before their move to NCAA Division I. championship,” Schuster said. “It will mean a lot to win for Schuster also said he feels pressure from winning second the seniors,” said Mackenzie

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This prediction actually inspires me to train harder.

Mergel, sophomore computer science major and feestyle and breaststroke simmer. “With confidence and God’s help, we can win the championship again.” Mergel said there is personal pressure to obtain the championship. “There is only individual pressure in winning the championship,” Mergel said. “However, I’m not mainly worried about winning the championship.” Mergal also said she plans to win the championship by taking care of her body before competition. “Last year was a test run for me,” Mergel said. “This year I am more experienced and more prepared compared to last season.” The Lancers’ next meet will be the Malibu Swim and Dive Invite Oct. 20-21 in Malibu starting at 2 p.m.

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New album by Marc E Bassy lives up to expectations BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR

Courtesy of Vocademy

Workshop attendees of Vocademy: the Makerspace work together to learn new skills to add to their repertoire. Vocademy offers a wide variety of skill-building classes throughout each week.

Vocademy provides a space for creativity BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR

Gene Sherman, CEO of Vocademy: the Makerspace, created a space in Riverside where failure is not punished, it is a lesson. There is no grading system; if the creator of the project is happy with the outcome, then the project is a success. Open to anyone 14 years and older, the Makerspace is an office-type environment including more than 15,000 square feet of workspace as well as state-of-the-art industrial arts tools. The spaces provided include a collaboration area, electronics lab, fabrication area, 3-D printing area, welding area and more. Vocademy is where people

from different backgrounds, races, places in life and education levels can come together to learn hands-on skills. “Anyone walks into Vocademy and we’re all equals. The only difference between you and me is the amount of experience I have. It’s not talent. It’s skill,” Sherman said. “The difference between talent and skill is talent is something you’re born with. Skill just takes learning. School makes you identical to everyone else but your talent makes you an individual.” Sherman immigrated to the United States at 7 years old. From an early age, he discovered his love for creation and working with his hands. After working in manufac-

turing for 30 years, he wanted to give back to the community, but because he did not have a teaching certificate, he was not able to teach workshop skills in a classroom. “For thousands of years, humans taught other humans not because they had a piece of paper, but because they had a skill,” Sherman said. Sherman said that how he came up with the idea to create the Makerspace – a place where the community could learn valuable skills and trades. Sherman said it has been thriving since opening in 2013. “Schools tell you what to learn, schools tell you when to learn, and schools tell you how much to learn. I couldn’t stand

Thrills, adventures to seek in the Southern California area The scariest local theme parks to visit during this fall season BY KYLIE VODA

ASST. BUSINESS &TECH EDITOR The options are endless for horrific movie-themed mazes, scarily decorated theme parks and frightful haunted hayrides during the Halloween season in Southern California. Halloween is often thought to be the best time of year to get thrilled and scared, but as amusement parks decorate for the holidays, the prices go up, leaving students to wonder which attractions will give them the best scare for their price. • The Ghost Walk Riverside is an event put on by California Riverside Ballet for only $15, Oct. 27 and 28. Local high schools join together to create different shows in the form of a tour. There are four tours varying in “scare levels.” Along with the spooky performances, the Ghost Walk offers food vendors, live entertainment, boutiques and more. “I will probably go (to the Ghost Walk Riverside) because if I were in high school, I’d ap-

preciate someone coming to support me putting on a performance,” said Erin Gilmore, freshman liberal arts major. Courtney Velvo, volunteer coordinator for the Ghost Walk 2017, in a Facebook announcement video, said: “This is Riverside’s biggest Halloween event of the year, and we could not do it without all of our amazing volunteers.” • Famous for the popular movie-themed mazes and wide array of scare zones, Universal Studios Hollywood is well-known for its scare attraction, Halloween Horror Nights. Halloween Horror Nights offer eight mazes based on horror movies and shows such as “Saw” (2004), “Insidious” (2011), “American Horror Story: Roanoke” (2016), “The Shining” (1980) and more. Universal Studios also made three scare zones positioned in marked off places throughout the park that have costumed employees chasing and scaring anyone who sets foot in their designated boundaries. The Terror Tram is a ride with a Halloween twist that features Chucky from “Child’s Play” (1988) as its honorary host to take over the classic backlot tour ride to give the riders a scare. Ticket prices range from $75-$95, depending on the night. “I loved Halloween Horror Nights,” said Najeem Nawabi, freshman undeclared major, “It was really scary and even af-

ter going for the third time in a row, it did not disappoint.” • Another option is Knott’s Scary Farm, where Knott’s Berry Farm takes on a Halloween themed scare attraction. The theme park offers nine mazes, four scare zones and three shows. Fog covers the park as spooky characters emerge out of what seems like nowhere to scare the unsuspecting bystanders. It is the largest scare attraction in the area and prices start as low as $40. • Six Flags Fright Fest also offers five mazes that are an additional cost to the ticket price. Fright Fest is often thought to be a mild scare and possibly a good starter attraction. • Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor offers seven spooky mazes. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is often considered a favorite attraction because of the lower prices, with tickets as little as $30, when compared to Universal Studios and Knott’s Berry Farm. The Dark Harbor features monsters in the lines of the mazes to add another element of scary entertainment. Southern California has an abundance of spooky attractions with a wide variety of frightening mazes and spine-chilling scare zones. Located near the entertainment capital of America, CBU students are able to access some of the most scary attractions that the country has to offer within just a short drive.

all three of these things. I’m going to let the student decide,” Sherman said. Sherman said he wanted to create this opportunity for two reasons: To bring back shop classes to the United States and to solve two problems prevalent today. First, to help young adults who are lost, unknowing of what they want to do for a living and the second, to give the manufacturing industry capable makers. “I want to give people skills and make them valuable to the people that would hire them,” Sherman said. There are multiple options to attend Vocademy. One could sign of up for a single class starting at $105 for three hours, or a

monthly membership starting at three months for $99. Memberships can include family plans, military and student discounts. Becoming a member at Vocademy includes access hours to the facility as well as the ability to attend various classes offered at the Makerspace. Sherman said he plans to expand Vocademy in the near future. The Makerspace is currently only located in Riverside but Sherman said he is actively looking for a second location as well as industry, educational and corporate partners. For more information visit www.vocademy.com.

Marc E. Bassy released his debut album “Gossip Column” Oct. 13 with Republic Records. The sound throughout the album resembles a young Justin Timberlake. Before writing his own music, the San Fransisco native was a songwriter for artists such as Ty Dolla $ign, CeeLo Green, Wiz Khalifa and Sean Kingston. In an interview with iHeartRadio, Bassy said he was excited to release his long-awaited, debut studio album. “This is the first time it’s really on me, so it’s an exciting feeling. I’ve been working on this music for so long. They say it takes your whole life to make your first album, so I feel like that to a certain degree,” Bassy said. Though “Gossip Column” is Bassy’s first album, it does not show. With incredible beats and an urban-pop, eclectic sound, Bassy sets his own tone and style. The 16-track project features artists G-Eazy, YG, Kehlani, Kyle, Hailee Steinfeld and Bobby Brackins. Each song on the album exudes good vibes while Bassy mainly sings in falsetto. Some of the top songs on “Gossip Column” include “Plot Twist,” “You & Me” and “Till I Get Found.” The multi-talented artist will be going on his first headline tour with Bebe Rexha starting this month. The “Bebe & Bassy Tour” will have 23 shows across the United States that debut his eclectic sound. Bassy created a feel-good album with “Gossip Column.” The project is currently available on all streaming sites.

MTV brings back TRL after 10 years BY ISABELLA DAMEN ASST. A&E EDITOR

MTV has brought back one of its hit TV shows “Total Request Live,” or TRL, after nine years off the air. After being canceled in 2008, the show is making its return with a new cast and new content creators. The original show consisted of exclusive content and live appearances from artists, as well as a weekly countdown of the most requested music videos by fans. It was also known for its games, stunts, and their host’s unconventional interview styles. The new cast, or “TRL squad,” includes DC Young Fly, Erik Zachary, Amy Pham, Lawrence Jackson and Tamara Dhia, with content creators including Liza Koshy and The Dolan Twins.

The new edition will stay true to its original format, broadcast live from a new, 8,700 square-foot studio in the heart of Times Square. While some of the original elements of the show remain, the fan-favorite weekly countdown of music videos will not. “I used to watch this show growing up. My favorite part of the show was the music video countdowns,” said Lucas Mitose, sophomore healthcare administration major. Newer fans said they are intrigued to see what the new edition will have to offer. “I would definitely watch it. From an artist’s perspective, it’s cool to know what an artist is coming out with and their take on what’s happening, especially for our generation,” said Lexi Abbona, freshman

undeclared major. However, without the incentive of exclusive content from artists and up-to-theminute music news, many original fans said they are questioning the need for a reboot of the show. “It’s a moot point now,” said Hannah Wilson, junior intercultural studies major. “If I wanted to watch a music video I would just go to Youtube.” Changes in the show’s format provide an opportunity for guests and hosts to discuss political and social issues. Brian Graden, MTV’s president of programming, said he believes that MTV has a duty to educate its viewers and stand behind the campaigns they believe in. The MTV show airs weekdays at 3:30 p.m.

Endorsements influence students BY SHAYNA SENESCU STAFF WRITER

In the age of social media, many brands are endorsed by a celebrity. Kanye West represents Adidas, Beyonce represents Topshop and many others. Whether they are famous by Youtube, Instagram or any other social media outlet, many take advantage of their social status to promote products while receiving benefits. Stephanie Cabrera, sophomore early childhood education major, said she makes conscience purchase decisions based off what celebrity is endorsing the product.

“I make my purchase decisions based on who the celebrity is. I would not buy Kylie Cosmetics over Rihanna’s new Fenty Beauty line because I trust Rihanna’s view better,” Cabrera said. “I like to watch YouTubers and what they buy. They impact my purchases because as a society, we hold celebrities styles up to a standard and so we feel we can trust their opinion,” said Louisa Contrelle, junior biology major. If the celebrity makes a wrong move that does not sit well with the public, shoppers say it reflects poorly on the brand.

“Brands hire celebrity endorsers because they hope that their target market’s view of the celebrity will transfer to their market’s view of the brand. Sometimes this works well; other times it does not,” said Dr. Natalie Winter, professor of marketing and management and associate dean for the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business. If a celebrity makes a move that does not sit well with the public, it reflects poorly on the brand he or she endorses. As long as the celebrity’s image is consistent with brand expectations, positive attributions will result from endorsement.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

October 20, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 4

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ hits the stage BY ISABELLA DAMEN ASST. A&E EDITOR

Wallace Theater’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” is an engaging tale of Seymour Krelborn and his exotic plant, Audrey II. Seymour cultivates this plant, named after his crush. The plot revolves around Audrey’s attempt to bring customers to Mr. Mushnik’s failing flower shop. What Mr. Mushnik fails to realize is the plant’s insatiable thirst for blood and flesh. Seymour is then faced with the task of finding food for his prized plant, eventually forcing him to make a decision between fame and fortune, and saving the human race. California Baptist University’s adaptation of the classic film was witty and entertaining. Each character was brought to life. The cast, particularly Julie Anne Oleson, junior theater major, who plays Audrey, gave strong vocal performances that gave the music emotion and liveliness. The cast worked with each other seamlessly, feeding off each other in the timing of their delivery. One viewer, Gabrielle Green, CBU alumna, compared this production to the professional productions. “It’s one of the best productions I’ve seen. They created something nice and cohesive. I really enjoyed it,” Green said. Green said she felt the lighting and sound equaled that of a

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Katie Kostecka, senior journalism major; Maddison Rickard, senior theater major; and Ashley Essex, junior theater major, practice for the “Little Shop of Horrors.” Ticket prices range from $10 for CBU students to $15 for general admission. professional production. “The lighting and sound especially added another dimension,” Green said. Green also added that the set was unique in the way that it

was designed and constructed. “The set is great, too. They got everything from a warehouse, so they didn’t build anything new. They do really great work here at CBU,” Green said.

Lia Riccio, freshman history major, also said she thoroughly enjoyed watching this fall’s production. “It was great. I enjoyed how funny it was,” Riccio said.

Riccio said she was not expecting to laugh as much as she did throughout the show; the humor is what made the show memorable. Desmond Clark, musical di-

rector for the production and voice of Audrey ll, brought Audrey II to life with his smooth and soulful voice. The production will continue from Oct. 19–21.

New Día de los Muertos exhibit opens in Ontario Local museum showcases art from local artists, honors Mexican ways BY STEPHANIE PADILLA STAFF WRITER

In honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, Ontario’s Museum of History and Art is showcasing different artwork from Oct. 5 – Nov. 12 by local artists that exemplify the meaning behind one of Mexico’s oldest traditions. This exhibit was created to educate the community on the history of Día de los Muertos, which is typically celebrated Oct. 31 – Nov. 2. John Worden, director of Ontario Museum of History and Art, said the museum’s main concern was for each art piece to pay homage to Mexico’s tradition. “This is an invitational exhibit, meaning that artists are invited to submit artwork or to create an installation. We look forward each year to the range and quality of artwork that is provided,” Worden said. The exhibit provides two opportunities for attendees to

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Riverside resident Lisa McCown explains to her friend Teresa Collins the different techniques used to form and decorate the fabric created by the artist, Angelica Reyes. The Día de los Muertos exhibit shows a variety of forms of art. The exhibit honors the Mexican culture and sheds light on the holiday, which is more than 3,000 years old. participate. The first is through a citywide ornament-making contest. The second is by the making of a community altar related to the theme of the exhibit, “Everyday Heroes.” Annette Armas’ árbol de Nopal, or Cactus Tree, is a

three-dimensional piece of art that gives viewers a feel of what it is like to be part of the Mexican culture. “Arma’s artwork spoke volumes to me,” said Maria Luevanos, junior kinesiology major. “To some, this may just be

some cool-looking skeletons but for me, it reminded me how important family is even after they are gone.” Día de los Muertos is not mourning but a celebration of life and death. The exhibit gave Diana Ne-

grete, junior psychology major, a sense of nostalgia. “Seeing this exhibit has brought back many memories. As a little girl, my family and I would cook the favorite meals of our dearly departed family members,” Negrete said. “We

then would leave the food on their graves as a way to nourish their souls and send them love and positive energy.” This exhibit is free to the public and ends Nov. 12. The museum is open Thursday– Sunday from 12 p.m. –4 p.m.

Red Bull Music Academy 2017 comes to Los Angeles, brings world artists together BY PAUL JOHNSON ASST. A&E EDITOR

The Red Bull Music Academy is a global series of music workshops and festivals that gives a voice to those who are making a major impact on today’s music and others who perform it. The Red Bull Music Academy site contains videos of lectures, DJ sets, live music from Red Bull Radio and information about events all over the world. Each year, much like the

Olympics, the main location of the music academy changes. Last year, the events successfully centered around Montreal, Canada. For the first time, the Red Bull Music Academy 2017 will take place in Los Angeles Oct. 6-29. Events will star musicians such as St. Vincent, Alice Bag, Edgar Wright and Ice-T, to name a few. Dates, times, locations, schedules and ticket prices are listed on the Red Bull Music Academy website.

Daniel Herrera, senior music composition major, said he was surprised to hear what is taking place in Los Angeles. “It sounds like something that I would actually be interested in,” Herrera said. Red Bull Radio will stream events live, free of charge, and will re-stream material between live sets. Fireside chats by pioneers of modern music are being streamed on Red Bull Radio. Musicians will discuss how they started in the indus-

try, what they currently listen to and their thoughts on recent events concerning music. Keira Burgeson, senior applied statistics major, said she understands the significance of bringing nations together through shared and streamed music events. “Every culture has its own little thing that makes it unique. It will bring a lot of music together. Every style is really different and has its unique sound,” Burgeson said.

A major part of the event series is the live performances and talks. People come together for live events to form a bond that is impossible to have while listening to the radio alone. Braden Sapp, junior music education major, said he is energized by live music performances. “Just the atmosphere of concerts and live events is appealing. There’s something completely different in listening to the radio compared to

being there live,” Sapp said. “You get to see the performer’s energy and all the energy from people all around you that are also there. It’s a community you can’t get from listening to the radio.” Though the festival is coming to a close, the city of Los Angeles will continue to benefit from this eclectic music series, adding to the already diverse population having introduced new and exciting voices to the world stage.

BUSINESS & TECH

October 20, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 4

Freshman runs IT company from laptop when I was 13 years old,” said Timothy Roe. “I saw how happy my father Most college students are was running his own branch concerned with their classes of Farmer’s Insurance. He had and trying to find a minimum the opportunity to take time off -wage job to get by, but Timo- when he wanted to, such as gothy Roe Jr., freshman computer ing to see me play baseball, golf science major, is the CEO of his and tennis.” Roe said he has always picown technology company, Roe tured himself doing the same Boat Corp. The company focuses on IT thing for his company and fuconsulting and helps custom- ture family. “I would (want to) be able to er’s with computer breakdowns in their own homes. They fix say that I am going to take time home computers, mega-servers off today and go spend time and networking issues at multi- with my family,” Roe said. “I hope that one day I will be able ple companies. Roe Boat Corp. helps the to expand my business, where San Bernardino, Los Angeles, the people I hire can do the Ventura, Riverside and San Di- same thing.” Even as ego counties a CEO of a by assisting company, Roe multiple comis still a colpanies within the Southern I’m so dedicated to lege student with college California what I do that I will roommates. area. climb into your wall if I “(Living “I am so dedicated to have to. with Timothy) is awewhat I do that Timothy Roe Jr,. freshman some. WhenI will climb computer science major ever I have into your wall technical if I have to and problems, rewire cables he fixes them right away,” said if I need to,” Roe said. Roe said he became interest- Nicholas Litwin, freshmen ed with technology when he was graphic design and photogra2 years old because of a Thom- phy double major and Roe’s as the Train video game. Since roommate. “When I look over at his then, Roe said his interest in computers and technology has computer, and all I see is a bunch of code, I have no clue only increased. One day, Roe said he was sick what it means.” Roe said he is hoping to exat home and searched how to create an app and how to code pand his company and make it a computer to turn off and on. flourish. In the meantime, he said From then, his idea to open his he plans to continue to focus business sparked. “My company was officially on graduating from California filed with the state of California Baptist University and will conin 2013 and I was 14 at the time, tinue his journey with his combut I really started my company pany.

BY ISABEL STERBENZ

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

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A GROUP OF 60 CBU WOMEN WERE POLLED TO SEE WHAT THE TOP BRANDS OF MAKEUP WORN ON CAMPUS ARE

“For face products, I always go to Sephora. I spend more money for them because it’s all about the base. All the other products, like lips, are just the icing on the cake.”

Skincare Brands 6% – CETAPHIL

10% – GLOSSIER 16% – LUSH

CYNTHIA MOSCOVICI, JUNIOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR

Foundation Brands

3% – AVEENO

25% – NEUTROGENA 40% – OTHER

10% – BARE MINERALS

“Glossier is an interesting brand because it really does emphasize the idea of making your natural features look better. It’s popularity should grow because having that mindset on beauty could help others start to appreciate the skin they are in and the imperfections they have.”

6% – MAC

10% – MAYBELLINE 10% – TARTE

Eyeshadow Brands

10% – NARS

14% – FENTY BEAUTY

20% – TOO FACED

40% – OTHER

30% – URBAN DECAY 6% – MAYBELLINE

KENYCE LYTLE, JUNIOR PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY DOUBLE MAJOR

18% – MORPHE

6% – ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS 20% – OTHER

“My favorite makeup brand is Anastasia Beverly Hills because their liquid lipsticks are long lasting, they have a lot of colors to choose from, and their palettes are bomb.”

Lips Brands 20% – EOS

13% – MAC

13% – BURT’S BEES

NKECHINYELU “ALEXIS” OGU, FRESHMAN BIOLOGY MAJOR

10% – COLOURPOP 34% – OTHER

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Tapingo continues to expand on campus BY KYLIE VODA

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR The food industry is becoming faster than ever with the expanding integration of technology, allowing customers to receive what they order without the hassle of lines or transportation. In the chaotic world of a college student, meals and snacks remain as fast-paced as the seemingly never-ending due dates in classes. Students are gravitating toward food options that cater to their busy schedules. With the growing use and

integration of technology in the food industry, receiving food in a timely manner is becoming not only possible but increasingly ordinary. Tapingo is an app that allows users to order and pay for food on the app, making the pickup effortless and convenient for the customers. “(Tapingo) is great if you’re in a hurry,” said Jake Driscoll, freshman graphic design major. “It’s nice, quick and easy to grab your food on the go.” Some say using technology to facilitate everyday actions more efficiently creates a more

lazy society; however, Robert Silva, freshman film major, said he feels Tapingo actually does the opposite. “Sometimes students have things to do, so it’s nice to just quickly get your food and continue with your day,” Silva said. On California Baptist University’s campus, Chick-fil-A, Brisco’s Cafe, El Monte Grill, Wanda’s Coffee and Foodology all participate with Tapingo to provide students the opportunity to order and pay with either meal swipes, Dining Dollars or a card option through the app on their smartphone.

The app makes it easier for students to pick up their food from where they ordered it and skip the long lines. “It’s all to the benefit of the students,” said Albert Esqueda, manager of Brisco’s Cafe. “Tapingo is a plus for the student so that their order is ready when they get here, their payment is taken care of and their food is taken care of.” Though the sandwich menu is already available, Esqueda said Brisco’s plans to add Wok On and Joey G’s to the Tapingo menu as soon as possible in order to give students variety.

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October 20, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 4

Local cookie shop embraces faith Local baker leaves day job to run cookie shop full time BY ISABEL STERBENZ

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR The Riverside Cookie Shoppe is a business in which customers can come in and feel welcomed by the staff. The bakery is known for its chalkboard filled with Scriptures on it and the Christian music playing from its speakers. Nikki Wyrick, owner of Riverside Cookie Shoppe and Riverside local, has kept the bakery open with the help of her family for three years, and runs the only bakery in Riverside with no other inventory to sell but cookies. Wyrick said their shop has always relied on God for guidance. “When I bought the bakery, everything was done by prayer,” Wyrick said. “I was working full time at the county as an executive assistant. So I would come here early in the morning before work. I would go to the office at 7:30 a.m. and come back after I got off.” Wyrick said there was a point where it was getting busy at the bakery and felt like she needed to be more present in her business. Wyrick said she prayed about it and told God if they made more than $300 on the next Monday, their slow day, then she would know she was supposed to leave her job at the

county. The following Monday the shop made $323. Wyrick said she felt drawn to look up what Proverbs 3:23 says, “They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble.” That is when she said she knew everything would be OK if she left her job for the bakery. “When my kids were little, I was a stay-at-home mom so I would just make oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip cookies,” Wyrick said. “That’s what I made all the time. When it came to volunteering at my kid’s school, I would always bring the cookies and people used to fall in love with them.” Riverside Cookie Shoppe wanted to be original when opening its doors. “(Riverside) didn’t have a cookie shop and every town needs their own cookie shop. There are cupcakes everywhere but there was no cookie shop,” Wyrick said. “Cookies go way back. Everyone can think of their grandma and think about cookies. Everyone relates cookies to fond memories.” Wyrick said her passion for baking cookies started with her Easy Bake Oven when she was a child and that it influenced her in opening a bakery. “Everyone loves cookies,” Wyrick said. “A cookie — the right size and the one you like — there is nothing like it.” Wyrick said one of her favorite things about her bakery is being able to integrate her faith into her business. “People are so happy to come in, they sing along to the worship songs, and I always get this amazing presence when you know that other believers are in.

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Sabreena Plunkett, the shop assistant for the Riverside Cookie Shoppe, serves cookies to all her customers. The shop blends faith in its sales. Even if they are not believers, they are feeling the presence of God anyway,” Wyrick said. Wyrick said she is proud that every cookie is made from scratch and are never frozen. This sets the Riverside Cookie Shoppe apart from other baker-

ies. The smell of freshly baked cookies fills the shop and hits customers as soon as they open the doors. California Baptist University students said they enjoyed the cookies. “I love the cookies (from

Riverside Cookie Shoppe), they are so fluffy and left me wanting to go buy more,” said Kelsie Shackles, freshman nursing major. Wyrick recommends “The Riverside Cookie” — a lemon cookie dipped in dark chocolate

with orange zest on top — to all her costumer. The Riverside Cookie Shoppe, located at 6737 Brockton Ave, hopes to see more customers come in and share its passion with the community of Riverside.

Local thrift shop shows breast cancer support BY ISABEL STERBENZ

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Pink Ribbon Thrift, located on Magnolia Avenue, is not an average thrift shop — it is owned by the Riverside Community Health Foundation to support awareness and the battle against breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon Thrift started under the Inland Agency and Nicole Stovicek, manager of Pink Ribbon Thrift, almost five years ago. A year after the shop was established, Riverside Community Health Foundation took over. Stovicek has been with the foundation for four years managing Pink Ribbon Thrift. The foundation leaders said they are excited about their new location, which opened Aug. 3. “This location is double the space (than our previous location) and it has been fantastic. It’s been a huge improvement

for us,” Stovicek said. Unlike some convenient stores, the Pink Ribbon Thrift relies solely on donations from the public. “Everything is donated but we try to curate quality,” Stovicek said. “Whatever comes through our doors, if it has seen a little too much love for our shelves, we send it on to another company that either recycles it or sells it to other thrift stores.” With so many thrift stores in Riverside, Pink Ribbon Thrift wanted to offer something new to the Inland Empire. “We are a very small store so we decided to shoot for a more boutique-style feel because we didn’t feel like that was being done yet in Riverside,” Stovicek said. “We wanted to do something different in order to make a name for ourselves.” Many California Baptist University students had visited the thrift store before its relo-

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Karen Flores, Shop Assistant, always lends a helping hand to insure that her customers are satisfied with their purchase before leaving The Pink Ribbon Thrift. cation and said they are excited for the new set up. “The Pink Ribbon Thrift was very hospitable and the lady who checked us out was very sweet,” said Sydney Bennett, sophomore exercise science major. “There were a ton

of things to look through. I found this cute, chic cardigan that I love for $10.” The Pink Ribbon Foundation fundraises through the thrift store and other events, such as the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Oct. 21. The

Pink Ribbon Foundation is holding this walk on Mount Rubidoux and is hoping 100,000 people will attend the event. The Pink Ribbon Foundation also provides counseling, support groups, wigs, prosthetics, hats, scarfs, therapy and

free yoga sessions to people who are going through breast cancer treatments or have had it in the past. Stovicek said the group is hoping to see many Riverside residents walk in their breast cancer Awareness Walk Oct.21.

Student savings opportunities available on and off campus BY NINASOPHIA STOWE BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

The average college student is not known for his or her flow of cash. While many students have a minimum-wage job, that does little to sway them away from trying to save more of his or her income. While some students may be employed, many would still jump at the chance to save money, and there are a lot of student-saving opportunities they may not know about. Teaming up with ASCBU, it is possible for any current CBU student, including faculty and staff, to be able to ride buses

run by the Riverside Transit Agency at no charge, just by showing his or her CBU ID. This is not the only student savings opportunity offered by CBU. The Office of Community Life offers many discounts. Students are able to purchase theme park tickets, such as those for Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sea World, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags, the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. Community Life also allows students to buy up to five movie tickets a week from the Lounge. Community Life sells tickets at a reduced price for Regal Cinemas at $9 and AMC

Theaters at $10. One of the more popular and well-known student saving companies is Unidays, a student savings network devoted to offering student discounts. The offers vary from music app subscriptions to deals on new clothing styles or makeup brands. Dr. Adele Harrison, professor of business and finance, explained the business perspective that companies such as Unidays might take when handing out deals. “Deals geared to students are designed to build loyalty. Companies are willing to take little profit from this group

in the hopes that a long-term relationship will be very profitable. An initial customer is more expensive to get than a happy, returning customer,” Harrison said. Maddison Rickard, senior theater major, uses Unidays and said she is satisfied with her experiences. “I really like it and enjoy having it. I wish I had known about it sooner because it’s only effective while you’re in college. You get 20 percent off of Limecrime if you’re a Unidays member and it’s a supercool makeup brand that I love,” Rickard said. While Unidays is a seem-

ingly effective student savings source, there are more. From the $4.99 package deal of Spotify and Hulu that is offered for college students to movie theater discounts at local cinemas, college students have ample opportunities to save money but still have full and complete experiences. “There’s a ton of student discounts, but most students aren’t actually aware of them,” Rickard said. According to The University Network, companies and franchises in Riverside that accept student discounts with proof of a valid and current school ID include Loft, AMC

Tyler Galleria, Best Buy, as well as Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. The discounts offered at each franchise varies according to the company, ranging from special deals to 20 percent off of specific purchases. Spotify, Hulu, and Unidays are not the only online companies with student marketed deals and offers. Amazon Prime offers a student specified deal called “Prime Student” in which students are offered an Amazon Prime package that has a six-month free trial option. There are plenty of local saving opportunities for college students in the Riverside area.

OPINION

October 20, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 4

LANCER ON THE STREET What are the benefits to a local or overseas service project?

Promise Costello Junior psychology major

Noah McCarthy Senior psychology major

“I want to get my master’s in international humanitarian studies so serving gives an insight into what I’m going to do for the rest of my life.”

“Getting a real perspective on different world views and cultures.”

Do not shame others on social media sites to shout their opinion across Twitter. Some people are shaming these men or shaming the people that disagree with these actions. When you see something you disagree with or something you think is incredibly wrong on social media, we do not need to throw people to the wolves, destroy their entire lives or send death threats. It is dramatic and unnecessary to feel like you have to take justice into BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE your own hands and become MANAGING EDITOR a “social justice warrior” for whatever cause they were disSocial media is an integral respecting. part of our culture and some There is nothing wrong people have taken it upon with disagreeing with someone. themselves to use it at every Living in the United States, we possible moment to showcase can all appreciate that freedom any of their drastic opinions. granted to us daily, to say what When two women who went we want and believe what we to California Baptist Univer- want. However, that does not sity did something on a video mean we should say everything that went viral, a lot of peo- that comes to our minds on sople did not agree cial media. with what they Stop posting Rather than perceived from taking your cause people’s personal it. Twitter cominformation on soto Twitter, find cial media with the mented heavily a different way caption: “Twitter, do on these women’s actions and CBU’s to fight for the your thing.” Exploitown Facebook cause in which you ing someone’s life page blew up with believe, outside of just because you disoutrageous, inapagree with them will social media. not help the cause propriate and offensive comments for which you are so shaming the school for some- passionately fighting. In doing thing its students did. so, you are now becoming part The women’s personal of the problem. Whether you Twitters were deleted, but the think they deserve it or not, you Internet still did not hesitate to are now hurting someone else shame them in any way it could. in the name of “justice.” Their personal information, Name-calling, insulting or such as their places of work verbally abusing someone over and their parents’ names, were social media simply because blasted across Twitter to help you don’t agree with that permore people share just how son is immature and can be much they disagreed with what considered cyberbullying. they saw on the video. Rather than taking your Even regarding the con- cause to Twitter, find a differtroversy with professional Na- ent way to fight for the cause tional Football League players in which you believe, outside of kneeling during the national social media. Stand up for what anthem, the Internet has ex- you believe by actually making ploded with overdramatic a difference. Bashing someone comments on both sides, trying online won’t change anything.

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Fabiola Rivas Junior early childhood studies major “It helps people to not think of themseles and look around and see there are other people who are in need.”

Josh Frigaard Senior engineering major

Ryan Jensen Junior accounting major

“It’s a great way of seeing God working in other countries — it’s proof about how powerful God is.”

“There’s cultural experience, obviously, but you get to see God in a new light in a different country.”

Girls need support from girls

BY KAITLYNN LABIT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I am all for equality between genders. That’s why I thought it was a good move for the century-old Boy Scouts when I first read they will be allowing girls to enroll in the organization. But after thinking about it, it actually comes across as a disservice to the girls of Girl Scouts and the women who support them. “The values of scouting —

trustworthy, loyal, helpful, ship who are proof that they kind, brave, and reverent for ex- can grow into being the go-getample — are important for both ters, innovators, risk-takers and men and women,” said Michael leaders they want to be. Surbaugh, chief scout executive The Boy Scouts may be welfor the Boy Scouts of America in coming girls, but they are not a statement. “We strive to bring welcoming what a supportive what our organization does best all-girl setting can offer for — developing characyoung girls. By ter and leadership for allowing girls I believe in the into the Boy young people.” importance of Scouts, they are Mr. Surbaugh, have you read what the girls supporting creating an enGirl Scouts program girls, especially vironment in is about? The Girl at a young and which girls can Scouts website states feel discourimpressionable aged, unattendthey seek to encourage. ed to or too shy age young women to “unleash her inner to build themG.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, selves up in front of young boys Risk-taker, Leader).” who may not have the maturity Are women not capable or to allow a girl to do the same raising leaders the same way things they do or to even be betmen are? Can being loyal, help- ter than them. ful, kind or brave not be taught I believe in the importance by women as well as men? of girls supporting girls, espeIt is important for girls to cially at a young and impreslearn from women in leader- sionable age.

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Yes, I agree that children can learn valuable lessons from men and women. I am a product of what I have learned from my mother and father, but a lot of who I am comes from the women with whom I surround myself. They are intuitive and encouraging. Boy Scouts allowing girls is not all that it seems to be. This may physically be putting young boys and girls on the same level as they work their way from scout to Eagle Scout, but as girls enter into the ranks, I don’t see the Boy Scouts being able to accomplish what the Girl Scouts can. The Boy Scouts need to supply the same support, nourishment and attention to the girls admitted into the program that Girl Scouts already provides. There is a reason why these programs have been separate and there are reasons why they should remain separate.

Health habits should benefit our bodies

BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR Health is currently a major trend in our society. For the past few years, we have been hyper-focused on how we can maintain a healthy lifestyle not only for ourselves but for the “trend- culture” of social media. As many may know, these health trends can entail any-

thing from Cross Fit to juice our body like a temple, and are cleanses to Soul Cycle. These meant to live healthy, active activities are taking place in lifestyles. addition to more traditionPhysically taking care of al methods of maintaining a yourself boosts your mood behealthy lifestyle, such as sports, cause exercise releases endorjogging or bike-riding. phins. Regular exercise also Why is our current keeps anxiety notion of health only a Taking care of at bay, imtrend? In other words, yourself mentally proves sleepplease do not let this ing habits and and physically is reduces stress. “trend” die. Do not let something that we Excercise is so this trend be a phase on should all strive to beneficial to a your social media feed. Taking care of yourdo - for ourselves. college student self mentally and physwho is drownically is something that we ing in work, midterms and should all strive to do but only homewoek assignments. for ourselves. It is easy to get consumed in We are carefully and intri- the college lifestyle. When we cately designed by God. We put our grades or social events were meant to glorify him in first, it can take a toll on our everything we do. This means health. It is difficult to keep the we are meant to take care of happy medium of feeling and ourselves to the best of our doing well. abilities. We are called to treat Going on a run or to the gym

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makes me feel more proactive about my day. It even makes me focused on my long “to-do” list. Staying healthy leads to staying happy. In addition to being initially helpful, healthy habits are crucial for our long-term well-being. The habits we form today affect us for our lifetime. So do not “do it for the gram,” but rather do it for you. Do not base your health goals on what looks good on your feed; base them off what works for you and your schedule. Taking care of yourself should be a lifestyle choice, not a trend. We should constantly be making goals for ourselves, so we can do and feel better. Maintaining healthy habits is a goal for which our society should be permanently reaching, not a temporary achievement.

Refugee count does not reflect American values

BY GIOVANNA BERROCAL OPINION EDITOR

President Donald J. Trump is reducing the number of refugees allowed in the United States to 45,000. Last year, President Obama allowed 110,000 refugees to enter the country. Riverside alone has a population of 324,722. Santa Barbara, with a population of 92,000, has more residents than the total number of refugees entering the entire country — a country of more than 300 million people. I will not tell you why the United States should accept all refugees who have lost everything and have nowhere to go. I

will tell you this country is failing to uphold the reputation it has built over time with regard to its humanitarian efforts and powerful leadership status. As believers, we are failing to uphold the command to love one another as God has loved us. You can’t choose when you want to be a loving neighbor or when you want to love your brothers and sisters as you love yourself. Don’t be lukewarm and only stand in the sun when it’s beneficial to you. Agreeing with these refugee restrictions that are so low goes further than the “ratio-

nal” or “popular” opinion tht says, “We don’t know who they are so we can’t let them in.” If you’re going to love your neighbor, love him or her all the way and don’t stop when you feel threatened. That’s not what God intended for us as his children. Setting such a low refugee count is concerning because the majority are innocent people who have lost everything. The majority of refugees are not terrorists or people with an extensive criminal history. They are scared mothers with children who are emotionally

and mentally broken. They are teenagers who need love. As rational humans, we cannot think of refugees as just a term or a controversial topic. There are lives at stake with each decision we make and with each decision the Trump administration makes regarding the refugee count. A lot of Americans freak out at the thought of thousands of foreigners entering their country but all of these countries welcome us with open arms when we sign up for a threeweek volunteer program at a school teaching children how

to speak English. The number of refugees admitted into the United States is too low and, as Christ followers, it should not be something we accept. The United States has more resources than Jordan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey and Kenya combined, yet the world’s leading country didn’t even make the top-10 on the list of refugee-hosting countries. Agreeing with this decision does not reflect a loving or empathetic heart; it reflects a hostile one with lack of humanity.

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