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Gabe Taylor, senior business administration major, passes by his Azusa Pacific University competitor during the first half to score two points for California Baptist University. Taylor scored a total of 12 points during this game and had two rebounds helping CBU win in the last three minutes by seven points.
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The men’s and women’s basketball teams at California Baptist University played against PacWest Conference rival Azusa Pacific University Jan, 13 where the women lost 55-77 and the men held their lead in the final stretch with the score ending 75-69. In the women’s game, APU started out with the early advantage as they led 15-13 by the end of the first quarter. APU then increased the deficit to 39-23 by halftime. CBU’s struggles continued
Lancers v. Cougars Men:(W) 75-69 Women:(L) 55-77 into the second half when the score was 59-40 in APU’s favor by the end of the third quarter. CBU continued to trail until the end of the game. Despite the loss, CBU women came out very strong defensively. The Lancers managed to beat APU 50-38 in rebounds. The women’s basketball play-
Riverside walks to celebrate MLK BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN NEWS EDITOR
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is annually honored, and the Riverside community takes part in this tribute in many ways. This year, the Riverside African American Historical Society Inc. hosted its 25th annual Walk-a-Thon to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a community. The walk started at Stratton Community Center and ended at the Riverside Community College Digital Library where there was a 40-minute program focused on honoring community members who represent the theme of the walk, “Silent No More,” throughout the year. The celebration did not end with the walk itself but continued with festivities such as booths, live entertainment and speakers. Jalani Bakari, chair of the event, explained the theme for this year’s walk. “(The theme is to) ask citizens not to be silent, and to
ers who led in rebounds for the game were Tori Mitchell, senior kinesiology major and center, and Emily Schmidt, senior early childhood studies major and guard/forward, with eight rebounds each. The following men’s game was a close affair with CBU gaining an early 39-30 lead by the end of the first half. How-
ever, the game went back and forth during the last three minutes of the game, with the Lancers ultimately gaining a well-deserved victory over APU. With the transition of the athletic programs at CBU from NCAA Division II to Division I, this marks the last season that CBU Lancers basketball plays against APU as conference opponents at home. The first meeting between the CBU men’s basketball team and APU took place during the 1957-58 basketball
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Professors create escape room, enjoyed by students BY NINASOPHIA STOWE
we love the creativity behind it, and we just thought we should Two and a half years ago, Dr. make our own,” said Jonathan Amy Miller, professor of kine- Miller. After months of creating siology, walked into her house on her birthday and, to her the puzzles and decorating the surprise, entered her very own rooms, Escape Games Riverescape room, created by her side opened its doors in February 2017. husband JonaThe conthan Miller, adcept of the junct professor game is simple: of kinesiology. solve small and This was the belarge interacginning of the tive puzzles Miller family’s Chris Schulte, junior to unlock the own business. kinesiology major doors. The After getgame depends ting inspiration from visiting other escape on team effort and to play off rooms, the couple decided of each player’s strengths and to create their own. With his weaknesses. Each team gets background in business and a one hour to solve all the puzmaster’s in entrepreneurship, zles and get through the room. There are two different Jonathan Miller leased out a space and began creating the rooms from which to choose: the Pirate Room and the first room. “Me and my wife just got Toy Room. The rooms are hooked on them. We love games, we love competition, SEE ESCAPE GAME | PAGE 10
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The Riverside Pathfinders Club leads the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Walk as a crowd follows from Bordwell Park-Stratton. march and speak out to those things which separate and hold us back from the greatness Dr. King dreamed,” Bakari said. Participants had the option of purchasing a ticket to the event for $15. The proceeds
went entirely to supply T-shirts to walkers, maintenance of the Martin Luther King Jr. statue, the cost of the walk, support of the civil rights institute by the RAAHS and scholarships for Clarke & Greir College.
Bakari explained how the walk began and has continued to grow over the past 25 years. “The Martin Luther King Jr. Walk-a-Thon was conceived
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The first participants of the 2018 Riverside Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Walk reach the end of the 1.8 mile trek at Riverside City College Digital Library/ Learning Resource Center along side other friends, family and fellow participants.
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by a group of individuals whose steadfast effort first helped create the statue of Dr. King downtown: The MLK Visionary Society,” Bakari said. “Over the years, the Visionary Society, along with the RAAHS, has taken leadership in creating an event where the community can come together, walk and talk and share the experiences of each other here in Inland Southern California.” Bakari said one of the main goals of hosting the Walk-aThon each year is to create unity within the community. “The MLK walk is an opportunity for us as citizens to share in open dialogue, a healthy activity, as we commemorate a Nobel Peace Prize American hero,” Bakari said. “This day is to be celebrated with the types of activities of which Dr. King would be proud. Young, aged, black, white, Jew or Gentile, we are all precious and bring value to a world in transition.”
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Bakari said he especially wanted to encourage youth to attend and meet each other, flourishing off of each other’s ideas and truly seeking to understand what life looks like from behind the lens of another. The Walk-a-Thon provided a way to meet others from within the community, shake their hands and understand the different ways of life and thinking that coexist in cities like Riverside. “I always look for the student - elder relationships being budded and growing each year through the march,” Bakari said. “I have walked in 22 of the 25 marches and love to see those I have seen throughout the decades.” Bakari said his personal goal is that the walk would provide a safe place to gather together and promote discussion about the possibility of full inclusiveness. Anabel Lopez, Riverside Youth Council special events coordinator, played a major role in organizing the walk. In past years, Lopez has observed the event and been a participant but
this is the first year she played an integral role in the planning of the tribute walk. “This is my second year now with the Martin Luther King Walk,” Lopez said. “Last year, I was actually just a member.” Lopez said she saw the work she put into planning the event come to fruition the day of the walk when she got to see all her family and friends participating together. “Last year, I was more of just watching everything happen. This year, it’s more of watching all my hard work pay off,” Lopez said. “The most exciting part for me is seeing everyone happy and seeing how everything came together, its like, ‘Wow!’ I did this. This is so great how this happened and I got to be a part of it.” Cameron Cash, sophomore graphic design major, attended the walk and said she loved seeing everyone so excited to be together as a community. “What I saw is just a lot of camaraderie and love between strangers,” Cash said. “It makes me excited to be a part of it.” Cash had never been to a
public walk or march before so she was excited to experience the tribute walk for the very first time. “I’ve never been on a walk like this before so it’s all a new experience,” Cash said. “I’m excited to take in all of what is happening.” Cash also encouraged the CBU community to take part in future events to get involved in the Riverside community. “You get to hear people’s stories that you never would have met before the event. You get to talk to people who have the same passion for life as you do and that’s super rewarding,” Cash said. “It’s empowering to get involved in the community, especially if you’re not from Riverside. This is a great way to meet kind people who have the same goal as you do.” The Walk-a-Thon highlighted the importance of community-wide growth in relationships and face-to-face interactions that generate positive conversation. To find out more information about the RAAHS, or future events visit raahsinc.org.
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The 2017-2018 season is the worst flu outbreak California has seen in a decade, bringing 42 deaths to people under the age of 65 in the state alone, compared to nine at this time last year. Different strains of the influenza virus spread yearly during the flu season in the fall and winter, peaking between November and March. This seasons had more strains than usual. The spike in patients with the influenza virus is credited to an earlier flu season and the ineffectiveness of this season’s flu shot because of multiple strains going around. According to the California Baptist University Health Center, students have been tested for the flu virus but all results done through the center have been negative. Virginia Cadenhead, assistant professor of nursing at CBU, recommended getting the flu shot despite its ineffectiveness. “The flu shot is not a bad idea because while 10 percent of the time you’re not going to get sick, it’s not a bad idea,” Cadenhead said. “The best thing you can do is wash your hands all the time and not just by put-
Sarah Dane | Banner ting them under the sink, but using soap too.” Some students at CBU have felt the ramifications of the influenza virus. “I got the flu after I got home, which was terrible,” said Susanna Rempel, senior math major. “But my sister had it worse than I did.”
Other students such as Sarah Bryce, junior anthropology major, have successfully avoided the flu virus so far this season. “I just carry hand sanitizer around with me and use it a lot,” Bryce said. Because of patients flooding emergency rooms, urgent care
doctors are urging non-emergency cases to stay home and use over - the - counter medication. Cadenhead advised those who have a fever of fewer than 100 degrees to stay home and those who have a fever of over 100 with body aches to see a doctor.
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Adult Use of Marijuana Act In 2016, California voters legalized the recreational use of marijuana. In proposition 63, it states that it is also illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana and that marijuana has to be in a sealed container with the seal unbroken if it is in the vehicle, even with other passengers in the car. However, it is still illegal to sell cannabis in Riverside county.
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Finances, attendance force Riverside theater play cuts BY SUMMER CLARK ASST. NEWS EDITOR
The Riverside Community Players productions categorized as “family plays” will be cut back this year. Bringing lighthearted entertainment to the local community, The Riverside Community Players are celebrating their 93rd season of theater productions but are facing a tough choice of production cutbacks as a result of financial strain. The productions attract all types of audiences ranging from couples to families and the elderly. However, some plays are more suitable for a family audience, labeling them as “family plays.” The cut back of “family plays” does not necessarily mean that RCP is not fami-
ly oriented, but they are cutting back their complete productions from three to two “family plays.” Kathryn Gage, president of RCP, said the plays were not bringing back enough results to warrant continuing them. “The family plays were simply not well-attended,” Gage said. “We have been losing money by having them.” The family plays cost $9 meaning they are generate less funding than a general running play that ranges from $12 to $15. RCP relies on the funds that come in from the plays because they are a non-profit organization. However, not all the family plays are losing money. Brittany Severi, junior theater major, and costume designer for RCP, said quite
a few family plays have been successful. “‘Charlotte’s Web’ went well for us and ‘Christmas Carol’ was very popular,” Severi said. Unfortunately, the popular family plays did not substantiate keeping all three plays this year because the monetary profit was not enough for the company. “There is a limit to the money loss,” Gage said. The cutback of the family series make it harder for actors and actresses to find work. “There is still plenty of work for actors in the Inland Empire,” Severi said, “But (there is) not a huge amount of children’s theatre in particular. It’ll just make it a bit more difficult for actors who particularly want to do children’s theater.” Cutting back the “fami-
ly plays” series may require some actors to look for more jobs. The lack of advertisement is also a factor. This not only goes for the family series but the main series as well. “They were a little slow publicizing their shows on social media, but they do that on the main series too,” Severi said. Currently they publish information about each of their shows including the main series of productions, the family series productions and any other organizational news or upcoming events on their company Facebook page. Tickets can be bought online and at the box office. Upcoming in the family series is “Beauty and the Beast,’” Feb. 23-25 for $9.
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Sanctuary State Bill California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law in October that prevents law enforcement officers from asking questions in regards to a person’s immigration status during normal interactions or interviewing a person in police custody. While the law was signed in October, it did not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2018.
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Team IMPACT assigns new cheerleader to CBU as part of partnership BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR
The cheer team at California Baptist University signed 9-year-old Camila from Team IMPACT Jan. 18 in Innovator’s Auditorium. With CBU’s partnership with Team IMPACT, Camila will be getting the opportunity to cheer at basketball games and watch practices and competitions. Team IMPACT is a nonprofit organization that connects children with serious illnesses to local college athletic teams to form bonds that last a lifetime. CBU has been a member of Team IMPACT since 2015 and previously signed a then 7-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia named Davis Galluzzo with the men’s volleyball team Oct. 21, 2015. In fall 2013, Camila’s parents noticed bruises on her body. After a visit with her pediatrician, Camila was sent to the emergency room because her blood levels were not right. After a bone marrow biopsy, the doctors discovered Camila had leukemia. Four years later, after chemotherapy and several bone marrow transplants, Camila’s leukemia is in remission. However, Camila has had many side effects from her treatments, such as tuberculosis in her abdomen causing pain and obstruction of her
Philip Ndowu | Banner Team IMPACT cheerleader Camila signs with California Baptist University as the newest member of the cheerleading team. Shortly after signing, Camila enters the squad with the CBU “Lance up!” rite of passage. She was joined by her parents (from left) Alex and Carolyn Gonzalez and head coach of the cheer team, Tami Fleming. bowel movements. She also developed cataracts in both of her eyes as well as arthritis. Her condition has affected both her growth and social skills with children her age as a result of missing school for her treatments. Tami Fleming, head coach of the cheer team, said the Lancers first heard about Team IMPACT when men’s volleyball drafted Galluzzo and expressed interest in this nonprofit organization. “Our cheerleaders were there when they drafted (Galluzzo) and it was a cool experience to be a part of,” Fleming said. “We thought it was great that there was a program like
this available to connect these kids to our university.” Fleming also said Camila actually chose to be a part of CBU cheer. “As soon as we heard about (Camila) choosing us, we were excited to make her a part of the team,” Fleming said. “Being a part of the team is being drafted and Olivia (Miller, assistant coach of cheer) has done a great job of setting up this draft ceremony.” Fleming also mentioned she feels excited to be drafting Camila to the Lancers. “This is a great opportunity for us to make a difference in the life of this little girl,” Fleming said. “I’m also excited to
teach her all about CBU, how the Lord makes a difference in our program and cheerleading. We also hopefully want to be a light to her when she struggles with some of the things she has gone through in her life.” Fleming also mentioned some life lessons she can learn through drafting Camila. “I’ve never had a little girl like her on any of my teams that I have ever coached,” Fleming said. “There are many things to learn, such as perseverance, fighting through tough times and staying positive.” Fleming also said she thinks the team may have a heart for Camila through this draft. “Our women are going to
bring her in and make her one of us,” Fleming said. “I also think the women will be able to learn a lot from her and all that she’s been through.” “I hope she knows she has 50 college cheerleaders that are behind her 100 percent if she goes through difficulties,” Fleming said. Olivia Miller, assistant coach of the cheer team, said she is excited to be getting an opportunity to draft Camila. “We’re going to learn as much from Camila as she will learn from us,” Miller said. “The women are super-excited about it and it’s a great opportunity to learn about something we may never have got-
ten to experience and to show love in other ways through our sport.” The drafting ceremony consisted of Camila signing a national letter of intent, receiving a locker to herself, a cheer uniform, pom-poms and gear from the cheer team. The Lancers cheerleaders are also going to have a chance to participate in a good cause through Team IMPACT and participate for a charity that shows love to Camila and many other children through college sports. Cheer will also have the opportunity to show the love of God to a child that has suffered from illness.
Lancers favorable in Learfield Cup rankings BY CULLEN HOLT
ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Following a successful fall season for California Baptist University athletics, the Lancers sit at No. 2 in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings for NCAA Division II. This is more than just a tip of the cap for a job well-done this fall; this is a chance for CBU to see how it stacks up against other athletic departments. While this fall was a banner season for the Lancers, they are no strangers to the top of the Directors’ Cup standings. CBU has finished second and fourth, respectively, in the final stand-
ings from the last two years. According to the Directors’ Cup website, the program was created in 1993 and has grown to include standings for all three NCAA divisions, as well as the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Cup’s Twitter bio dubs it “the crowning achievement in college athletics.” The cup was founded by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and USA Today. The standings are based on a points system in which institutions can earn points from seven men’s sports and seven
women’s sports. “It’s all based off of NCAA or NAIA championships,” said Julie Work, the assistant executive director at NACDA. “So if an institution advanced, it is awarded points accordingly whether the sport is bracketed or not bracketed.” Jarrod Olson, head coach of women’s basketball at CBU, weighed in on the importance of the Directors’ Cup. “We’re certainly aware of (the standings) just from the standpoint that we really want CBU to be seen in the most positive light possible,” Olson said. “We (myself, the coaches and
the players) love CBU and want everyone to understand what a great place it is.” This fall, CBU finished with 299 points and sat a mere 30 points behind first-place Colorado School of Mines. When the 2017-18 seasons have finished, national recognition is not the only thing awaiting the top institution. There is also a crystal trophy for the institution with the highest number of points. With the transition to NCAA Division I competition on the horizon at CBU, Work noted how the standings can help a transitioning institution weigh
its success against current DI athletic programs. Work also said the points system is parallel across all NCAA divisions, but added that conference championships often determine who advances to an NCAA championship event and those can be more difficult to come by at a higher level of competition. This fall, the Lancers racked up their fair share of conference titles at the DII level, claiming PacWest championships in all five fall sports. “We mostly focus on our part, just trying to make women’s basketball as good as we
can be,” Olson said. “As the year is going, Dr. (Micah) Parker will give us updates and it makes you want to do your part and contribute in any way you can to the overall success of CBU. The Learfield points system is a fun way to keep track of that.” Work added there were aspects of the Director’s Cup that she enjoyed. Because of all the athletic departments involved, there are unique opportunities. “The Directors’ Cup is special because we look at (the standings) over-arching, so any institution has an opportunity to get points, so that is kind of special,” Work said.
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stuck with it and (we) dig deep when things get tough and that is what we want to be about once we get into conference play.” Croy also credited the crowd in that game for pulling the Lancers through for the win. “We needed that energy,” Croy said. “I felt they were bringing it and we needed to reward CBU for that great effort.” Croy also said he has respect for the way APU plays. “It was a good win for us,” Croy said. “Even though it’s Azusa, all of the conference games count as one and that’s our focus.” Despite securing the win, Croy said the team needs to improve on consistency on both offense and defense. “We will have great possessions defensively and miss assignments,” Croy said. “Offensively, we’ll play really loose and then really tight. We’ve got to find a rhythm where guys know what to do and not think
about it.” Kalidou Diouf, senior journalism & new media major and center, said he thought he made the most impact defensively and rebounding the ball but could use improvement on his jump shot. “I just got every rebound I could get. I also made sure the other team did not get too many offensive rebounds,” Diouf said. “I need to go back to the gym and work on my jump shot. I want to be able to guard all five positions on the court when I’m on defense.” Like most players, Diouf said it felt good to earn a big win against close rivals. “Going into these kinds of games you know it’s going to be tough,” Diouf said. “APU is never an easy game, they have good players and good coaches, so they always play hard and are ready to go.” The women’s and men’s basketball teams will play against APU again on the road Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively.
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Matt Hubbard, kinesiology graduate student and forward, dodges his rival defender to pass the ball to a teammate during the first half of the Jan. 13 game against Azusa Pacific University.
season. The first recorded game between the Lancers and APU was Feb. 13, 1968 at home. However, the Lancers lost that game with a final score of 9462. The men’s basketball team’s overall record against Azusa Pacific University is 44-90. The first meeting between the CBU women’s basketball team and APU took place Jan. 15, 1980. The Lancers lost with a final score of 42-58. During the same season, the Lancers women’s basketball team played against APU at home Jan. 31, but took a 5787 loss. The women’s record against Azusa Pacific University is 39-57. Rick Croy, head coach of the men’s basketball team, said there were some things the Lancers wanted to do against APU, but did not accomplish. “We were rushing things on offense that created good offense for them,” Croy said. “We
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RMAC honors swimmers BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR
The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams at California Baptist University kicked off a successful season with three of their swimmers breaking CBU records. Scott Tolman, sophomore computer science major, Emily Dunkerson, sophomore history and political science double major, and Sofia Petrenko, senior business administration major, have recently picked up honors from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Dunkerson received RMAC Diver of the Week Dec. 20 and has been excelling in diving by securing two second-place finishes Oct. 21 at the Lancer Swim and Dive Invitational. Dunkerson said she was surprised at earning that honor from RMAC. “There are so many RMAC divers,” Dunkerson said. “I always try and do my best when I’m in competition.” Petrenko, who made her debut season for CBU after transferring from Wingate University, also earned RMAC
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Sofia Petrenko, senior business administration major, races against her opponents during the freestyle stroke. Swimmer of the Week Dec. 20 and recently broke CBU’s records for the 200-yard individual medley and the 200-meter butterfly. Petrenko said she was shocked about earning the award from RMAC and talked about her future ambitions. “My goals are to enter Nationals and break more records,” Petrenko said.
Petrenko said she wanted to bring other people to the NCAA Championship with her. “This may be CBU’s last chance for a high rank on NCAA Division II,” Petrenko said. Tolman earned the RMAC Swimmer of the Week two consecutive weeks and broke CBU records for the 200-yard breaststroke and the 300-meter breaststroke.
Rick Rowland, head coach of swimming and diving at CBU, said he was excited for the athletes to earn high honors. “At the Lancer Invite, the athletes earned high ranks in the NCAA with fast times,” Rowland said. The Lancers will be in action again at home Jan. 20 at noon against University of California, San Diego.
Doane honors CBU coach BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR
In late December, Doane University announced that Jarrod Olson, head coach of California Baptist University’s women’s basketball team, had been inducted into the Doane University Hall of Fame for his outstanding performance as a college basketball player. Olson is being recognized for playing for Doane University’s men’s basketball team from 1993-1997. For Olson, he said discovering he was inducted was surreal. “I hadn’t really thought that much about it before, so I was a little surprised,” Olson said. “But at the same time, I thought it was pretty exciting.” Dr. Micah Parker, director of Athletics at CBU, said the induction was well-deserved. “My initial thought was ‘Really?’ I was surprised he wasn’t in the Hall of Fame already,” Parker said.
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Both Olson and Parker have a history dating back to Olson’s Doane days. “I was an assistant coach for a team that played him in the conference and he was a player,” Parker said. “In his career, I’d scout against him. It was my job to try to make sure he didn’t score any points, and obviously that didn’t work, so I should take some credit.” During his time playing on Doane’s basketball team, Olson learned a lot as a player that he now applies as a college basketball coach. “We’ve been running one of the offenses I used in college a lot this year. That hasn’t been something we’ve done for the past five or six years I’ve been coaching and somehow it worked it’s way back in there,” Olson said. “It’s been giving me a little of a chuckle because it’s kind of funny to me that it’s something we’d still be doing.” Olson reflected on his time
playing at Doane and his personal growth. “It was a time in my life where I learned a lot about myself and where I wanted to be as a person,” Olson said. “My favorite moments were sharing time with my teammates and developing relationships with people I still keep in contact with today.” While the players on the CBU women’s basketball team congratulated their coach, Emily Schmidt, senior early childhood development major and guard/forward, did so in her own special way. “One of my players, Emily Schmidt, managed to get a shirt from my school to give to me and has been threatening to wear it at practice,” Olson said. Schmidt was able to give Olson the shirt because her brother had applied to Doane. “When I went home for Christmas I was looking through his stuff, happened to
see the shirt and grabbed it to give it to Coach Olson,” Schmidt said. Parker said not only was Olson a talented player but is an extremely talented coach who honors Christ. “That doesn’t always happen when you’re a great player and you become a good coach. That doesn’t necessarily transfer,” Parker said. Olson said his goals were similar from his time as a player to his time currently as a coach, This helps him relate to his players. “When I’m talking to individual players about goals they might have, I definitely look back at my time as a player and try to put myself in their shoes and see it from their perspective,” Olson said. The ceremony for Olson’s induction into the Doane University Hall of Fame will take place April 6 at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska.
Four wins in six games. Earns overall 5-2.
Women’s Swim and Dive: 2nd place at the Lancer Swim and Dive Invitational. Swimmers break five pool records.
Men’s Swim and Dive: 1st place at Lancer Swim and Dive Invitational. Distance dual win over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.
Wrestling: 3-0 at the Desert Dual. Suffer three straight defeats.
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Team managers helps athletics run smoothly BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR
A lot more goes on behind the scenes of the Events Center at California Baptist University than meets the eye. While athletes practice on the court and coaches prep for upcoming games in their offices, the team managers are making sure their team is on schedule and everything is running smoothly. Joy Graham, senior early childhood studies major, has been the team manager for the women’s basketball team at CBU all four years of her college career. She said her father inspired her decision to become a team manager for a college sports team. “My first year, I needed a job and my dad did sports development overseas, so I love basketball. I had no idea at the time what the job entailed but now that I’ve done it for four years I absolutely love it.” Makya Bullion, freshman kinesiology major, became a team manager for women’s basketball last September. Bullion played basketball in high school and saw the team manager position as an opportunity for her to stay connected with her love for sports.
“I’ve played sports my whole life,” Bullion said, “so to be a freshman and get a job like this is pretty cool.” Bullion said she believes that being a team manager will help with her future kinesiolgy career. “The athletic trainers sit on the bench with the team managers during the games, so if someone gets injured I can listen to what they’re saying and see them take care of the players,” Bullion said. Graham said she currently works for the team 10 to 15 hours a week and her job consists of various tasks that keep the team organized. “Essentially, I come to practice 30 minutes to one hour before they start, run the clock, keep score during drills, help remind the women of tasks and after practice I do laundry,” Graham said. Being a part of the team has opened a door to new friendships with the athletes. Kristine Sellona, junior civil engineering major and guard on the CBU women’s basketball team, said Graham has become her close friend. “Joy helped me as a freshman when I was transitioning pretty badly,” Sellona said. “She
put in extra hours, rebounded for me, timed me on drills and was always there.” Although Graham is not a basketball player, she said her time spent with the team has helped her become more understanding of the lives of student-athletes. “It’s a lot of work to be a student-athlete. This role has given me insight into a whole new world that I thought I would never get to see,” Graham said. “It takes so much time and effort out of their lives and I see all that time and effort they put in.” Bullion said that she could not pick a favorite aspect of her job. “I’m still soaking it in, but I like everything and would like to stick with it for the rest of college,” Bullion said. Graham said the most rewarding part of her job was getting to see the women’s transformation throughout the years. “Now that I’ve done it for four years I’ve gotten to see the women as freshmen when there’s so much potential,” Graham said. “After four years you get to see this cool person blossom and grow not just as a player but as a person.”
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Makya Bullion (left), freshman kinesiology major, Joy Graham, senior early childhood studies major, and Kristiene Sellona, junior civil engineering major, cheer on the women’s basketball team during warmups.
LIFESTYLE
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Students take advantage of selling apps Investment Group sees BY LAUREN SHELBURNE ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR As the trend of minimalism and advancements in technology continue, students are turning to social media and apps to clean out their closets and earn extra cash. The days of Craigslist and eBay are fading as new apps, such as OfferUp and Letgo, have gained traction with users. Income for sellers has been steadily trickling in since the initial launches while buyers have been provided with local second-hand items from verified sources. These one-stopshop apps draw large crowds and cater to diverse groups. With the Instagram-mirrored homepage of endless product photos to scroll through, users are bound to find a good deal on clothing, dorm furniture or electronics. Sellers are connected to
locals in the area and communicate through the app, which provides verified profiles for extra security. Janelle Johnson, junior Christian behavioral science major, tried to use the two apps along with her social media to declutter. “I just want to downsize,” Johnson said. “I collected so much over the last year and I just want to make more space and live a more minimalist lifestyle.” Since the launch of OfferUp in 2011, the app has seen a steady growth surpassing the sales and user interactions of eBay within the same time period after their launch. According to OfferUp, users spend an average of 25 minutes a day on the app — the same average usage period for Snapchat and Instagram. Letgo opened its virtual
doors four years later and saw 3 billion messages exchanged in its first two years of operation. When listing items online, sellers are encouraged to post well-lighted, clear photographs and include a detailed description for a greater chance of messages from potential buyers. Taking the time to create well-curated listings can result in a paycheck for students looking to clean out their closets. If the thought of selling to strangers seems risky, other students have turned to their social media accounts to connect with familiar faces. Julie Phillips, senior Christian behavioral science major, made $850 through another sales app, Poshmark, and $120 through Instagram. Phillips said she has always had positive, safe experiences selling and interacting with women her age. She recalled a time selling in
which she included a letter to her buyer affirming her value and beauty. “You can still be a light and bless others even through something as silly as buying and selling apps,” Phillips said. “For a while, it became my minimission field — an easy way to encourage or bless others I didn’t know across the states.” Both apps foster safety and encourage caution but nothing is guaranteed. It is up to the buyer and seller to trust their gut and investigate the other’s profiles before agreeing to meet. It is recommended to meet at a public place with a friend and never disclose personal addresses when trading. Many police stations host safe-trade zones specifically for the act to help both parties feel at ease. Safety, dedication and creativity will guide you to a clean closet and extra cash.
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$22,000 financial return BY VICTORIA PAUL LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Every student has different interests and the Spring Club Fair Jan. 25 is a great way to get involved with other like-minded students who enjoy the same type of things. Many different clubs will be represented including the Investment Group. While most college students might cower at the thought of having to balance a checkbook, the students in California Baptist University’s Investment Group is one club that is learning that investing money does not have to be scary. With more than 20 members, the Investment Group has watched their investments grow up to $22,000 this past semester and the group said there is no end in sight. “Some of the $22,000 is a return on investments, which came from donations and grants,” said Micah Cassianni, senior industrial and systems engineering major and president of the Investment Group. For the most part, the money will remain in the investments and serve as a learning tool for future members. However, it may eventually be used toward scholarships for incoming students. Each member of the Investment Group has the opportunity to acquire the basics as well as determining how to evaluate risks. “The purpose of the group is to help any CBU student learn enough about investing that they can be confident enough to begin investing
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their own money,” said Dr. Adele Harrison, professor of finance and faculty adviser for the Investment Group. “We spend time helping students set goals, determine their comfort-level with risk and demonstrate the power of compounding interest.” The group was created with the intent to teach students how to understand money and the importance of how to set and achieve goals. “Each member gains a unique set of knowledge and experiences based on where they are at in life,” said Taylor Jaskot, senior finance major and vice president and chief investment officer of the Investment Group. “We use a combination of skills, such as financial literacy and self-development, to aid in the development of our members through education and experiences.” While investing may seem intimidating, the Investment Group encourages all members of the student body to join regardless of his or her major as it is an excellent opportunity to gain the confidence to invest with ease. “The goal for the group this semester is to help all of the members make a portfolio that is unique to each of them,” Cassianni said. “We will also continue to rebalance and distribute funds in our portfolio.” If learning to invest is of interest, the Investment Group meets every Tuesday from 4:30-6 p.m., in Room 103 of the Business Building and will also be at the Club Fair Jan. 25. in Stamps Courtyard.
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CBU’s UCO records album for Lifeway BY NINASOPHIA STOWE & PAUL JOHNSON BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR & ASST. A&E EDITOR
The California Baptist University Choir and Orchestra of the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music is in the process of recording an original album through LifeWay publishing. All monthly subscribed worship pastors will receive the album after completion through the red Lifeway box of music. This platform gives UCO a larger presence while promoting the choir, Lifeway and CBU. Kelly Brown, support specialist of the School of Music, explained that the Lifeway Project is not just a recording session but a partnership between Lifeway administration and Dr. Joseph Bolin, dean of the School of Music. “We have a new opportunity to be in partnership with a new writing project to make music that goes out to thousands of music ministers across the country, and we will be in the next three boxes that go out to those ministers,” Brown said. This recording process is different from previous UCO recordings. Students involved in the choir were given their music before Christmas break, whereas typical recordings are of music that has been performed previously throughout the semester. Even though the process
began over break, UCO came together to work during a short retreat Jan. 19—20 and the recording will take place Jan. 23—27. Alex Stanford, junior music composition major and vocalist in UCO, said he is confident about the new process and believes that it will be successful. “The purpose of this album is to use the unique aspect of the choir, orchestra and CBU to inspire worship pastors across the country,” Stanford said. Braden Sapp, junior music education major and percussionist for UCO, said he is excited about this opportunity and is willing to persevere through any difficulties owed to schedule restrictions. While there are challenges to being a part of this recording process, students said they are delighted to do the work. “This recording is different from past recordings in that all songs we are singing are brand new not only to the choir, but also to the rest of the world. They are never-before-seen songs written just for us to record and send out to worship pastors across the country,” Sapp said. Stanford said, “this means that the students in the choir will need to work especially hard on learning their parts in and out of rehearsal.” There isn’t an exact release date available yet, but the producers are looking to send out the next three boxes in May 2018.
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‘The Last Jedi’ leaves fans divided BY ADAM DOUGLAS ASST. A&E EDITOR
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” became last year’s highest grossing film after earning $1.3 billion worldwide. The latest Star Wars installment has become the most divisive entry in the series with reviews that have gone from praising director Rian Johnson for his vision to having die-hard fans create an online petition to remove it from the Star Wars canon completely. “The reviews are polarizing,” said Stephen Sleeper, senior music major. “The movie was good but it hurts the franchise more than it helps it.” Recently, that petition has
gained more than 85,000 signatures. However, it is unlikely Disney will pay much attention to the petition. Despite some negative opinions, some students said they are excited to see how the franchise continues. As the first female lead in the series and the main protagonist for the new trilogy, Rey’s mysterious origins have been a major discussion in the Star Wars community. Some considered it a disappointment to find out her parents were not of any importance. “It’s going to be awesome to see how everything comes together,” said Rachel Harrison, early childhood development major. “It’s interesting what
they did with Princess Leia. Carrie Fisher passed away and I wonder how they’re going to continue using her in the movies.” As this new Star Wars trilogy comes to a close, so are the many plots on which the franchise has been built. Following the death of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and inevitably Princess Leia, there will be few things remaining from the original trilogy. This has left some with theories about where the franchise is heading next. “I don’t believe that Rey’s parents are ‘nobodies’,” said Shannon Hicks, graduate school counseling student. “They really made it seem like she was related to Luke or Leia
in some way and I hope they explain that in the next movie.” The same can be said about Supreme Leader Snoke who met his fate in the latter half of “The Last Jedi.” Although fans witnessed his demise on screen, some are still speculating his return in the next film. “I don’t think Snoke is dead, or I think he will appear in the next movie, but I have no idea what the plot will be,” said Zach Perry, junior health science major. “Star Wars: Episode IX” is slated to release Dec. 20, 2019. Hopefully with the return of “The Force Awakens” director J.J. Abrams, “The Last Jedi” sequel will gain the same support from fans as his 2015 film.
BORNS releases sensational sophmore album, ‘Blue Madonna’ BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR
BORNS released his second studio album “Blue Madonna” Jan. 12. Garret Born is most recognizable for his hit single “Electric Love” from his first album released in 2015. “Blue Madonna” musically
shows growth and pushed more boundaries vocally compared to his first album “Dopamine.” New track “God Save Our Young Blood” features Lana Del Rey and is currently BORNS’ second most popular song. Lana Del Rey’s haunting voice mixes well with the overall vibe of “Blue Madonna.” Other top songs on the al-
bum include “Sweet Dreams,” “I Don’t Want You Back,” “Blue Madonna” and “Second Night of Summer.” In “Sweet Dreams,” BORNS uses bass and falsetto to keep the listener interested. “I Don’t Want You Back” sounds like it came out of a 1980s film but BORNS adds his own style to keep it current.
“Second Night of Summer” sounds like falling in love during the spring. The entire album sounds like driving a convertible down the coast. There is a sense of haunting nostalgia in each track. His overall sound is a mix of Lana Del Rey and Broods. Despite the enticing sound, BORNS seems to have lost lyr-
ical power compared to his freshman album. Some of the songs from “Blue Madonna” sound a bit repetitive and lack overall depth. What BORNS lacks in lyrics, he makes up for with falsetto vocals and space-age sound. The Michigan native produced a listenable album stemming from psychedelic-pop,
space-age influence different from his freshman album. BORNS began his 2018 tour Jan. 17 in Portland. Though the alternative singer will not be touring in Riverside, BORNS will be performing at Weekend 1 and 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, April 13—15 and April 20—22.
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Oprah says ‘Time’s Up’ during speech Annual award show sheds light on new movement BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR
The 75th annual Golden Globe Awards took place Jan. 7 and stood apart from previous years as the show acted as a platform for the new “Time’s
Up” movement. “Time’s Up” began in response to Harvey Weinstein being accused of sexual assault last October and #MeToo trending on Twitter, in which people shared their own stories involving sexual harassment or assault. Actors and actresses directed the red-carpet conversation to issues the “Time’s Up” movement addresses. This show also stood out because it was a “blackout” where attendees wore black attire to bring awareness to “Time’s Up.”
Rebekah Leininger, senior visual arts major, said the blackout was successful in the sense that celebrities used their platform to bring awareness to the topic of sexual assault and harassment. “It’s not enough to just wear the color or the pin — you have to exhibit the values of the movement in your lifestyle and career, too,” Leininger said. “Those who claim to support the movement should continue to raise awareness and funds for the ‘Time’s Up’ legal defense fund, which is at the core of the
movement.” Oprah Winfrey’s acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award was centered around the movement as well and stirred many conversations. “She spoke to any person who has ever felt that they are starting off life a step behind everyone else. Whether that’s based on gender, race, class, sexual orientation, religion or a myriad of other things,” Leininger said. “She applauded the press for their pursuit of truth, especially in this time where women are courageous-
ly coming forward about sexual assault and harassment.” Kevin Vas, senior business administration major, said Oprah was the best public figure to address a delicate issue. “She touched on women’s rights and equality and discrimination toward the black community. I like to believe that women’s equality was the main point she was trying to raise awareness of,” Vas said. Landon Garrelts, sophomore film studies major, said Winfrey’s speech made a huge impact on many people.
“I respect Oprah more than others just because she’s been such a big influence for so long, and not just through film,” Garrelts said. Hollywood utilized the 75th Golden Globe Awards to talk about issues that affect people of all genders and races around the world. “Women across all industries have been experiencing sexual harassment and gender inequality for too long. The #MeToo movement marked the beginning of a change in the world,” Leininger said.
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Bitcoin: the mysterious, worldwide, tech dollar BY KYLIE VODA
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Although created in 2009, the popularity and value of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin skyrocketed in 2017, making its worth almost match the price of gold. Though Bitcoin is a worldwide phenomenon and accessible to anyone with a computer, it is mysterious in its concept, leaving people wondering what it truly is. Simply put, Bitcoin is an online, anonymous currency used to complete transactions without any middlemen, such as banks. They are not tied to a specific country and cannot be tracked. “It’s for the ultimate secret shopper since it’s completely anonymous,” said Jacqueline Brome, freshman undeclared major. Uses for Bitcoin vary drastically. Anyone can use Bitcoin to purchase normal, everyday items online. On the other hand, many people use bitcoins to make secret, anonymous transactions to buy drugs or other illegal items on the dark web. Some investors even purchase bitcoins, then sell them when their value goes up to make more virtual money, like stocks. “If you have someone whose morals are in line and use bitcoin as a currency or a form of investment, then I think it’s positive for the global economy,” said Timothy Roe, Jr., freshman computer science major. Bitcoins are incredibly complex in concept because of the value of its currency and the usage of it. There are various forum sites dedicated to bitcoins and even contests created to win them. They are a worldwide phenomenon that many people can hardly grasp, yet the obsession still lingers across the nation.
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Berries employee Kaitlyn Alonzo, sophomore political science major, serves a “Cookie Monster” to Ke’Aira Wilkes, sophomore music education major, who was visiting Berries for the first time.
Frozen yogurt shop mixes flavor with art BY NINASOPHIA STOWE BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR
Berries frozen yogurt shop, located in Rancho Cucamonga draws in locals and tourists alike with its remarkable, flavorful menu is displayed with frozen yogurt paintings hung on the wall. Each painting is handcrafted, different in design and even differing in artist. The paintings are colorful, boisterous and fun , which makes the creations look even more desirable. Kaitlyn Alonzo, sophomore political science major, has been an employee at Berries for nine months and said the business caters to locals and that the art menu has a lasting effect on customers.
“I really like this place because it’s a small business so we have a lot of loyal customers who are local and that’s really important for small businesses,” Alonzo said. “(Berries) is really special because of its decor, how we have our menu of paintings and we’ve had employees and owners do the paintings for the shop.” Alonzo said anyone connected to Berries could pitch a yogurt creation idea to the owner and if popular, they would start working on a painting for it. The shop is becoming wellknown around the California Baptist University campus. Ke’Aira Wilkes, sophomore music education major, upon her
first visit could already attest to what was so special. “It is a really cute spot. I like the aesthetic here and the vibe
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I really like this place because it’s a small business, so we have a lot of (local), loyal customers. Kaitlyn Alonzo, sophomore, political science major
is really nice,” Wilkes said. “The food is just great. This creation that I got, the ‘Cookies and Creme’ specialty flavor, is the best thing I’ve ever had.” The menu is noteworthy
for its vibrant colors and each painting also lists the toppings for each creation. The shop offers four flavors of frozen yogurt: original tart, vanilla, chocolate and sorbet berries. Customers can choose a base flavor and then add toppings from there or pick a specialty creation and choose to add or take away toppings as well. From there, customers can choose whether or not they want their toppings placed on top or mixed in. “The menu is really interesting and you can tell that someone sat down and took the time to make these paintings look really beautiful. It makes me really want to try every single one,” Wilkes said.
Courtney Chandler, sophomore graphic design major, has been to Berries on multiple occasions and had nothing but good things to say about the business. “Berries is a really interesting place because of the way their menu is set up full of unique art pieces,” Chandler said. “The staff is really cool, all really personable and easy to talk to. They’ll answer any question you might have.” The owner of the shop, Manuel Pilonieta, is not the first owner of the Rancho Cucamonga store but has kept the lively spirit of the shop alive throughout his time there. The shop is located at 7305 Day Creek Blvd. and is open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day.
Classic Games become free to public BY ISABEL STERBENZ
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR When video games were released in the ‘80s, the public went into a game frenzy. Now, since a number of classic games were released online for free download at the end of 2017, the frenzy has returned. Classic games, such as “Super Mario Bros.,” “The Legend of Zelda,” “Donkey Kong Cross Country” and more, have played a crucial role in the lives of ‘90s kids. Many gamers today say those games cannot be topped because they hold a special place in their hearts. These games run through a system called an emulator, which allows the gamer to play on his or her phones and PCs.
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decorated and the puzzles match the theme. Players can reserve a room they want ahead of time through the website or by calling ahead to pick a room. “When I went, it was so much fun. The Toy Room actually includes three different rooms; each room is a new level to unlock by solving the puzzles, and then builds up as a whole,” said Chris Schulte, junior kinesiology major. “It’s all one big puzzle but includes a bunch of smaller puzzles along the way in order to get the doors open. Each room was slightly individual but they
“Super Mario Bros.,” “Donkey Kong” and more can be found on websites such as RomMania. This website allows the user to download the game’s ROM, the software of a game that is usually programmed into the cartridge for a game. ROM is then translated into the emulator to allow the game to load up and be played. Many California Baptist students have already started playing these classic games again. “The nostalgia of these games is my favorite thing about it,” said Jacob Adler, sophomore applied theology major. “The fact that I played these games when I was 5, and going back now I can remember the times I had when I was younger brings
back a lot of joy and memories.” Emulators have been out for many years now but the only games that were open for download were less popular games such as “Sunset Riders” and “Super Metroid.” However, with popular games now being released, it has opened a new connection to the past. These popular games have not only connected past players to their childhoods, but has given the current generation a chance to enjoy new memories as well. “It’s super cool when (classic games) are remade so they can be downloaded and played on platforms such as phones and computers,” said Ryan Smith, freshman mechanical engineering major. “It’s cool because a
lot of the time people are not familiar with the older games and they end up hearing about it on their computer and phone. When they get it, that shows people how games have evolved, but at the same time how they are still so similar.” For many people, the retro– video games cannot be beaten by modern games. “Classical games were a part of my childhood. I can’t wait to play them again,” said Ryan Porter, freshman mechanical engineering major. “All these new video games and video systems are cool but those games made us who we are and they will never get old.” Now free online, classic games are expected to reach top charts within the gaming world.
were all connected as a whole,” theme of the room they were Schulte said. working. They were dressed up Selina Torres, sophomore as pirates, which was cool,” film studies major, and friends Torres said. visited Escape The Pirate Room Games Riverand the Toy Room side without are different in knowing the style, but both have owners were a scary element to connected to them, which only CBU. adds to the overall After visitexperience. Chris Schulte, junior “I didn’t know ing the Escape room, students kinesiology major what to expect, but I were surprised was kind of anxious to see Amy and Jonathan Mill- at first. It was definitely creepy. er. The Millers are not just own- Eventually, we figured out ers from a distance, but they what we needed to do to solve also dress up and participate in the puzzles,” Torres said. “As a the game itself. group, we worked really well. “They’re really nice and even We built a connection and we stayed in character with the were able to read each other’s
minds throughout the whole process and we really bonded. The escape room was really fun. I loved it.” Schulte and Torres both spoke highly of the Millers in part with CBU and with regard to their business. “It was really cool to see them (at Escape Rooms Riverside) and just kind of ask them ,‘Hey what are you doing?’ and hear their side of it and how much they love it. You have to be pretty smart to do all that and Jonathan is just a genius,” Schulte said. Since opening the escape rooms, popularity at their business has been booming. The Escape Games Riverside is located at 6700 Indiana Ave. Unit #235.
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LANCER ON THE STREET What are you most looking forward to in 2018?
Becca Clinton Senior psychology major
Anthony Anderson Senior political science major
“Graduating and getting a degree.”
“My ISP trip. I’m traveling to southeast Asia.”
Stefanie Rodnes Junior early childhood studies major “‘Incredibles 2’ coming out this summer.”
Daniel Chow Senior anthropology major “New relationships and making new friends. ”
Tatiana Flores Sophomore business administration major “ISP and traveling overseas. I’m going to Greece.”
Ansari allegations hurt reputation, movements
BY KAITLYNN LABIT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Poor Aziz Ansari. Humiliated by an incident already acknowledged and apologized for, Aziz Ansari joins the group of men in Hollywood who have been accused of or found guilty of sexual assault. The woman accusing Ansari of sexual assault is anonymously known as “Grace” in an article titled, “I went on a date with Aziz Ansari. It turned into the worst night of my life.” Grace, and staff writer, Katie Way from babe.net, posted
an in-depth article about Grace and Ansari’s encounter from the moment they met to their last communication. Except, unlike many other accounts of sexual misconduct coming out of #MeToo, the article about their date is filled with over-emphasis on insignificant details and contradictions about the most significant events. If this truly was the worst night of the woman’s life, then why did she have to debate it
with her friends and why did it take “a really long time for (her) to validate this as sexual assault?” Besides humiliating Ansari and harming his reputation, this article has also grayed the lines and weakened the strength of the #MeToo and “Time’s Up” movements. Let’s get this straight — regret and assault are two different things. #MeToo and “Time’s Up” are movements bringing
awareness and change, but when some women agree in anger and act as if this counts as sexual assault, how can they expect society to continue listening with an open mind if what they hear is screamed at them by people who don’t think twice before claiming or, in this case, supporting what appears to be little more than a bad date full of regretful miscommunication? The uproar over this muffles those whose stories reveal
a more upsetting reality — the Harvey Weinsteins and Larry Nassars of the world. If the lines of sexual assault continue to be blurred, how can society begin to fix it if they don’t know where to start? Ansari’s acts, while imperfect, were not sexual assault. His response to Grace during their private text messages was respectful and so was his public response to the over-dramatized, lazy journalism and ridiculous claim of assault.
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ther has worked at a church my entire life and I was constantly there as a participant, church member and, occasionally, a Sunday school teacher. I love the church and all it has taught me over the years. My church offered me a safe space to explore my faith, ask questions and be encouraged in pursuing God further. However, I can also be the first to admit there are many problems within the church. Although it can often be held to a higher standard, the BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE church is just as broken as any MANAGING EDITOR other institution. Accusation after accusation As much as we would like to keeps making its way into the pretend the church is the emheadlines and tweets. One man bodiment of the perfect and sinafter another is being called out less God it follows, it’s not. The for sexual harassment charges church is led by and full of peoand abuse of power. #MeToo ple, so problems are inevitable. exploded over the Internet a The sooner we allow the church few months ago and people to be imperfect and the sooner shared how they pride is replaced Masking deeply with humility, the had been sexually rooted problems sooner these ever assaulted or abused. This deeply will only allow it to prevalent issues rooted problem has continue. Let’s call can start to be recaffected our counout the problems we onciled. try for years and Anyone will tell see in the church you that the initial people are finally so it will grow and step to growth is being held accountable and the church better itself. to find and admit has not escaped this the problem. After spotlight being shone on the in- thousands of people told their stitutions around America. stories of abuse and harassment Not long after #MeToo through #ChurchToo, it is safe found its way onto all of our to say the church has some matimelines, #ChurchToo began jor patriarchal issues that have trending. Men and women of all been swept under the rug and ages and backgrounds began to ignored for years. This is not call out abuse and harassment how the church will heal and that had happened to them at move on. church or by church leaders. In the case of the TennesEven more recently, a Tex- see pastor, passing off statutoas woman admitted on a pub- ry rape of a minor as a “sexual lic blog post that a Tennessee incident” rather than an illegal pastor had sexually assaulted act does not allow the church her 20 years ago when he was to admit its mistakes and grow a youth pastor in Texas and she from them. was 17 years old. The church should be a refTwo days later, the pastor uge for victims and not muffle spoke in his church about the or silence their voices. incident and said he had worked Masking deeply rooted probthrough what happened and lems will only allow it to continhad searched for forgiveness. ue. Let’s call out the problems The video quickly went viral. we see in the church so it will I grew up in church. My fa- grow and better itself.
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