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School of Music to add graduate program, major BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN NEWS EDITOR

“Inspiring students to the highest standard of musical craft and personal character, preparing them for success in musical professions” is the new Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music’s mission statement at California Baptist University. The new vision of the School of Music is being spearheaded by Dr. Joseph Bolin, dean of the school, and bolstered by chang-

es that have taken place this year. It will continue to mold and shape the school well into the future. Changes have been instilled in the School of Music such as degree requirements and offerings, new faculty, launching of new marketing techniques, new classes, student participation requirements and degree name changes. Bolin said every change being made is done with the goal of furthering the mission state-

ment and philosophy behind the school. “The changes we are making in the School of Music in the season are directly related to a fresh vision for the School of Music,” Bolin said. The school is seeking an increase of diversity and degree offerings to further the outreach the school has to better prepare students for multiple facets of musical careers. “When I say preparing them for success in musical profes-

sions, I mean as music educators, instrumental performers, vocal performers and also as worship leaders and composers,” Bolin said. “We want our programs to be effective in preparing our students in those areas.” Bolin also said the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the Collinsworth School of Music’s accrediting association, suggested to CBU that the bachelor of arts in Worship Arts & Ministries degree be

changed in name to give more clarity of purpose and function of the degree. Therefore, another substantial change taking place in the next year is changing the degree name to a Bachelor of the Arts in Music: Worship Arts & Ministries. The addition of the word “music” in the degree name creates more accreditation for students graduating with a worship arts degree,” Bolin said. Ally Simmons, freshman

worship arts & ministries major, said she expects the name change to benefit her job opportunities once she graduates. “Changing the name of the worship arts degree is a great move because it will open up more opportunities in music as well as ministry,” Simmons said. “The new name really encompasses all of the music classes we are required to take for this degree plan, as well as the min-

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‘Beams are Creaking’ to discuss faith on stage BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR

“The Beams are Creaking” is coming to Wallace Theatre this March starring the historical-character Dietrich Bonhoeffer; a theologian, a social justice revolutionary, a spy and an assassin. The play is set in Berlin in 1945 — post World War II. In the play, a group of survivors takes a jump back into time to tell the story of Bonhoeffer. As a theologian, Bonhoffer’s goal was to create a unified church. He was one of the founding members of the underground church during Nazi-Germany. Caleb Leal, junior theatre major, will be staring as Bonehoffer and said he has taken the time to get into character by reading Bonhoeffer’s biography and some of his writings. “This is my first time playing a historical character. So it’s a challenge in that sense of creating an honest representation of

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Kim Cunningham, tour guide for the Mission Inn, leads the group tour into the Saint Francis Chapel.

Mission Inn offers weekly tours of historic art, architecture to locals

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Emily Feaster, junior theater major, practices her role as mother of Dietrich Bonhoffer, main character of “The Beams are Creaking.”

The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Downtown Riverside has been standing for over 140 years and holds a vast amount of history and art, which can be discovered through the Mission

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Inn Foundation’s tour. The 75-minute tour gives the public the opportunity to explore the inside of the hotel, which is inaccessible to the general public without a room reservation. Built Nov. 22, 1876, the Mis-

sion Inn has hosted 10 presidents and countless celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Miss Piggy from the Muppet’s for a Super Bowl commercial.

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Japanese history remembered BY MISTY SEVERI

ASST. NEWS EDITOR Admission to the Riverside Art Museum is free to the public Feb. 17-18 for The Day Of Remembrance that marks the 76th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, the internment of Japanese Americans Feb. 19, 1942. The museum is featuring an exhibition titled “EO: 9066” with artwork by artist Wendy Maruyama, whose work was inspired by her family’s history of Japanese internment. “This chapter in my family history was heavily veiled. Because of this, I avoided any association with this connection — partially out of suppressed anger, partially out of just wanting to move forward,” Maruyama said in a press release issued by the Riverside Art Museum. “It’s important for us to understand that it’s undemocratic to single out a group of people for removal, particularly the citizens of this country,” said Robyn Glessner,adjunct professor of history at California Baptist University. Riverside has its own piece of World War II history within the Harada family, a Japanese American family who was sent to internment camps. “The interesting thing about the Harada family is that the parents weren’t United States citizens, which meant they could not own land,” Glessner said. “But the way we have their house is that the children were citizens and they put the house in the children’s names.” Some of the weekend’s events include tours from 1-2:30 p.m. and a performance by Brenda Wong Aoki an artist-in-residence. The piece is

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ministry side.” Another major change for the upcoming year that will increase the school’s goal of effectiveness is the start of multiple new degrees, both undergraduate and graduate. The School of Music will be introducing a Master of Arts in Worship Arts in summer 2018 and a series of commercial music degrees projected to begin fall of 2019. “We have found that not only do 17-year-olds need training in being worship leaders but also worship leaders that are actually out leading worship need additional training and equipping for effectiveness in ministry,” Bolin said. The new master’s degree was approved by the CBU Board of Trustees in January. The degree will require 30 units and take one year for students to complete. An advisory board to plan the commercial music degrees is currently being assembled. “We believe there is a great hunger in the music industry

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Mark Izu and Brenda Wong Aoki (left and right) stand with artist Wendy Maruyama (center) photographed in Maruyama’s exhibit. Izu and Aoki are scheduled to perform while Maruyama’s art will be on display. who has stories about interracial connections to share them with her after her performance. “Wendy Maruyama’s work is impeccably crafted and visually stunning. RAM is honored to be able to exhibit this powerful exhibition by such a prominent California artist,” said Todd

Wingate, RAM’s curator of Exhibitions and Collections. Exhibit-related programming for Maruyama’s “E.O. 9066” was made possible with support from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program at the California State Library.

for commercial musicians and Dr. Lance Beaumont, associa lot of young people are very ate dean of graduate studies interested in making a career and program development. Bolin said in the next year of commercial music,” Bolin said. “Commercial music is the School of Music plans to more centered around a mod- hire new faculty in worship ern appetite for popular art arts, orchestral studies, choral expressions. So you’re not go- studies and possible in jazz and ing to be studying Mozart and band studies. Bolin said he believes that Brahms in commercial music with the exdegrees. It’s pansions and going to be changes, a on the ground more broad applicability student base to music that is being atis consumed tracted to by popular CBU causing culture.” the culture to Bolin said shift in a new this next year Joseph Bolin, direction and will be used to continue Dean of Shelby and Ferne enrollment to planning and Collinsworth School of reach higher levels passing development Music the numbers of the comof previous mercial music years. degrees. “It’s a much more diverse Several new faculty members were hired this year and program than it was five years more will be hired in the up- ago,” Bolin said. “This year, we coming year to help continue have the highest number of to establish the new leadership music majors we’ve ever had in the history of the School of and new vision of the school. New faculty include Dr. Music, and in the coming year Joshua Rodriguez, professor we are looking to break last of theory and composition, and year’s record year with new

students coming in.” Jericho Taetz, senior worship arts and ministries and music education double major, said he is eager for new students in the coming years to get to benefit from the new opportunities being offered in the coming years. “I’m really excited for new students to get all different styles of music, not just the choral but also the more band-led music as well,” Taetz said. “It’s perfect for today’s church as well and I’m really excited about what God’s going to do with that.” “These are exciting days in the School of Music at CBU,” Bolin added. “God is opening up areas of impact throughout the church and throughout academia in ways that have never been open to us before and God is blessing us greatly with the faculty, with students and with influence and opportunities.” Bolin said he is thrilled to see the changes that will continue to unfold over the next five to 10 years as the shaping of the excellence and vision of the school will continue to grow.

called “Tales of Resilience,” which is an introduction to the Japanese-American and Chicano-American communities as inspired by interracial connection and love stories inspired by the Japanese internment and will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Aoki encourages anyone

“The changes we are making in the school of music in the season are directly related to a fresh vision for the school of music.

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Freeway Improvements There will have a new ramp between the 91 freeway express lanes and the 15 freeway northbound. The ramps will take you under the freeway and to a connector that flies over the freeway, making the movement of traffic flow much easier. The construction workers will begin construction next year. Starting in July, the Temescal Canyon freeway will get two more lanes. Having the two lanes added to the freeway will give more space for cars even when it is rush hour. This project will widen the 91 freeway in downtown Riverside making it a smother traffic flow through the freeway. Construction will be set for this project in December. In order to decongest the 1-15 in Corona, there will be newly added express lanes to the freeways.

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Provider strives to eliminate food waste

CBU dining minimizes excess food not eaten by students BY MISTY SEVERI

ASST. NEWS EDITOR Provider Contract Food Service has been serving the Riverside community since 1989, beginning at Harvest Christian Fellowship and then joining the California Baptist University community under the invitation of CBU president Dr. Ronald Ellis. Members of the Environmental Science Club at CBU were taken on a tour of the kitchens behind the Alumni Dining Commons to learn about what Provider does with the excess food that students do not eat. “Food produced that has been served or entered service area of guests is discarded in green bins,” James Kellenberger, assistant director of Culinary said. “These green bins are processed through our current waste-management company.” After the waste is processed; it is then recylced by the waste management company. The ADC minimizes waste by serving food in smaller portions so students will not toss it out and setting aside the food that never went out to the students. Based on food safety rules, if the food goes out to customers, or students, it has to be

discarded. Jonah Lay, senior environmental science major and president of the Environmental Science Club, said he felt the tour was interesting. “The tour helps us see all the work that goes into the preparation and realize that not a lot of schools have what we have,” Lay said. “We talked about what goes into this culture that we value and to not take it for granted.” Bethany Crite, senior environmental science major, echoed Lay’s sentiments. “It was really interesting and definitely beneficial to see that our food services are actually trying to be aware of the costs and still provide good service,” Crite said. In addition to minimizing food waste, Provider makes sure all employees are properly certified as required by the state, as well as conducting ongoing training and development for all employees. “As food service professionals, food safety is ingrained into our being,” Kellenberger said. “Our love of food and service drives the daily operations of each location and safety is a huge piece of that.” Kellenberger said the staff prepares more than a million meals a year. Any criticisms students have on the quality of food or requests can be made to Kellenberger through his LancerMail and he said he will address them. If any CBU students are interested in taking a tour of the kitchens and learning more about Provider services, contact Lay with the Environmental Science Club through LancerMail.

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CURRENT LANCERS AND ALUMNI CELEBRATE A NEW HOMECOMING TRAD

Severin Stone, owner of Richeeze, helps his costumers by listing the foods that are popular and available at his food truck.

Delaney Sorrell, freshman mechanical engineering major, and Brady Clayton, freshman computer science major, both experience the different flavors offered at the Italian soda booth.

Asia Morgan, junior nursing major, pulls a scale during the men’s basketball homecoming game.

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Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, president of CBU, enjoys the events offered within the 2018 Homecoming fair.

Bul Kuol, sophomore undeclared major and forward, practices his dom going up for the dunk during warm ups before the game.

Tori Mitchell, senior occupational therapy major and center, is going up using her moves as a center to make a basket.

Photos taken by Sage Zbiden, Elijah Hickman and Madison Santana.

Bul Kuol, sophomore undeclared major and forward, looks for an openi court, while making a confident one-handed pass.

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eze, helps his costumers by listing the foods that food truck.

Jackson Jaramillio, freshman applied theology major, and Noah Shamburger, freshman computer science major, try to act cool on the young but youthful Ferris wheel.

Georgia Dale, freshman business major and guard, got the rebound and is trying to make a fast break.

Paige Wronka, freshman exercise science major, radiates her energy and pride for the CBU lancers.

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Bul Kuol, sophomore undeclared major and forward, practices his dominance towards the basket while going up for the dunk during warm ups before the game.

Micah Robinson, sophomore computer science major and guard, approaches his affirming teammates while being filmed on Fox Sports.

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Bul Kuol, sophomore undeclared major and forward, looks for an opening on the court, while making a confident one-handed pass.

De’jon Davis, sophomore art major and forward, plants himself while creating a firm foundation for his defensive stance.

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CBU baseball, softball start seasons with multiple wins

AN INTERVIEW WITH

CBU’s new dance coach When did you begin dancing? “I started ancing when I was six-years-old.” Why does dancing appeal to you? “The challenge of the dance steps and technique and the artistic expression that you can have.”

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What are you favorites types of dance? “My favorite types of dance as a dancer are lyrical and jazz. My favorite type of dance to teach is jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and Pom.”

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What is your vision for the CBU dance team? “Definitely school spirit. Entertaining and dancing at games the first year. I see a future in competing in different styles of dances. Just bringing some excitement and energy, we already have great programs like Pep Band and cheer so that will bring another aspect to it.” What is the tryout process going to be like? “We have tryout applications on the website now and I’m currently setting up some clinics to see if it’s for them. I will be watching them at the clinics and then we will have a tryout. I will also be reaching out to junior colleges and high schools and I will be attending nationals at Pom to recruit.” When will the dance clinics begin? “The clinics will start around March.” When can we expect to see dancers at games and events? “We are planning to have the program up and running in fall.” Do you have any advice for dancers who want to be at the top in their career field? “My best advice is to train in all styles and not just one. That will give them more opportunities if you can do a little bit of everything, you’ll be good. I have alumni who are in “Wicked” because they could carry a tune.” Why did you pick CBU? “I’m a long time ‘Riverside-r’ and I’m a strong Christian. I’m excited to bring a quality dance team to CBU to match all the other quality programs and I’m excited to work with strong dancers who are also Christians.” What’s a fun fact about yourself? “I really enjoy playing with my dogs. I have a pug named Nugget and a French bulldog named Toby.” What do you like to do for fun? “I love spending time with my family. My daughter Madison is a sophomore at University of California, Los Angeles studying dance. My son plays three sports so we’re always at sporting games and my husband is a coach at the high school he goes to.” What’s something you’d like to share about yourself? “I started my own dance studio, Kane Dance Academy, as a teenager.”

Interview by Krista Abrahamsen Sports Editor

‘Lance’ the Lancer boosts spirit BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR

If you have ever attended a sports game at California Baptist University, you will probably see a Lancer in full armor walking through the bleachers energizing the crowd. The Lancer’s name is “Lance,” and he is the mascot of CBU. Lance said knights have represented CBU since 1955, but he became a part of the university fairly recently. “I, Lance, arrived on campus in 2006 when CBU decided to expand its spirit program and add cheerleading as a sport,” Lance said. “Goodness, I love those ladies.” Lance said his job at CBU depends on the season. “Welcome, graduations and Homecoming are my busiest times of year. Recently, I got to shoot a video with the wrestling team at CBU to promote their

Friday night match,” Lance said. Jacob Gomez, freshman health science major and Crazie, said Lance is great at entertaining the crowd at games. “He’s able to go around and say ‘Hi’ to all the fans in the crowd, and everyone is always asking him for a photo, a hug or a high-five. He’s also really great for the kids; they love him.” Emily Neal, sophomore early childhood development major and Crazie, said that Lance symbolizes the student body. “The Lancer itself is a fighter and shows that we persist, even if the team is losing at one point, they are still ready to get back out there and win,” Neal said. “He’s an example of a warrior

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and helps keep the crowd going so our team can win.” Neal said without the energy of Lance, the Crazies and the crowd, the players would have difficulty winning games and competitons. “The players have the skill and know exactly what they need to do on the court, but they need energy, school spirit Lance and pride from CBU mascot Lance and the rest of CBU to help the players win,” Neal said. Lance said his goal is to always lead those in Lancer Nation to be as spirited as they can be at games. “Having our crowd at its best really gives us that home court, or field, advantage,” Lance said. “I tend to stand out at games in

If I can get the crowd’s attention and get the fans on their feet, I’m doing my job.

my gold armor, so if I can get the crowd’s attention and get fans on their feet, I’m doing my job.” Gomez said it is important that Lance and the students show school spirit at games because it demonstrates the community of the students. “It shows we’re Lancers and that we’re all one,” Gomez said. Lance also talked about the perks of being the mascot of CBU. “I get to cheer on the best teams in the world, on the most beautiful campus in the world, with the best fans in the world,” Lance said. When asked why his identity is such a secret, Lance seemed confused. “What are you talking about?” asked Lance. “My name is Lance. I thought everyone at CBU knows that.”

When springtime rolls around, it is time for baseball and softball season at California Baptist University to begin. Softball began its season Feb. 3 with a doubleheader at home against California State University, San Marcos. The Lancers lost the first game with a final score of 2-3. However, they won the second game with a final score of 8-0. Bill Baber, head coach of softball, said he felt good about the team’s results in the doubleheader. “We always like to win both games,” Baber said. “We started out slow in that first game, but we picked it up and played well in the second game.” Baber also said the games did not go as he expected. “I thought we would come out a little more aggressive in the first game like we did in the second game,” Baber said. “The first game was a little tentative and the game got away from us.” Despite the loss, Baber said the team keeps getting better every day. “Our goal is to keep working toward a conference championship,” Baber said. “Then, hopefully, do well in the playoffs.” Halle Rosario, junior criminal justice major and utility player, mentioned how she felt about the results of the first doubleheader. “We started off a little slow in the beginning of the first game,” Rosario said. “In the end, we’re a hard-working team and no matter what we do, we can overcome anything as long as we keep our heads on our shoulders and work together as a team.” Rosario also said she hopes to win a conference title again. “We are a strong team and are capable of fighting through what we need to fight through,” Rosario said. Baseball began its season with a three-game series that took place Feb. 8-10 against California State University, Dominguez Hills. The first game took place on the road with the Lancers taking a 4-5 loss. The Lancers won the second game at home,

pulling off a 5-1 win. The third and final game of the series took place back on the road with the Lancers taking home a 15-4 win, winning the first series 2-1. Bryce Macy, senior kinesiology major and catcher, said he thinks the team played well in the series. “We came out with a 2-1 win in the series,” Macy said. “There are still some things we need to work on but I can see us going toward the right path to where we need to be. “We had some hiccups here and there, but it was our first series and we will continue to learn throughout the season.” Macy also said his expectations are to play the game the way the team knows how to play the game. “We want to make it to the national title game and win the championship,” Macy said. Ryan Williams, senior kinesiology major and outfielder, said the team was able to show some potential in this series. “In the first game, we were just trying to do a little too much and it wasn’t able to click,” Williams said. “Then we came back home and we finally just felt comfortable. We just had the talent to compete and were able to rest into the game.” Williams also mentioned his feelings about this series. “In the first game, even when we were losing, we expected to come back because that was the resilience that coach (Gary Adcock, head coach of baseball) has taught us,” Williams said. “In the second and third games, we had the offense and the pitching to carry us to two good wins.” Softball will be in action again Feb. 17 on the last day of the Cactus Classic in Tucson, Arizona, and play a doubleheader that day with the first game taking place against Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma at 10 a.m. The second game will take place against Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado at 12:30 p.m. Baseball will also be in action Feb. 17 at home, which will be the third and last game in a series against Colorado Christian University at 12 p.m. at James W. Totman Stadium.

Senior athletes enhance swim team, will leave unforgettable legacy BY CULLEN HOLT

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Bittersweet. That is the word Rick Rowland, head coach of the California Baptist University swim and dive team, used when discussing the class of 2018 swimmers and divers. “You’ve watched them develop as students and athletes and maturing into adults as they transition into the next chapter of their life,” Rowland said. “So it is always tough to see them go.” Christie Halverson, senior nursing major, said she is excited for the underclassmen to compete in the Western Athletic Conference next year, but added she was thankful to swim four years in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. “We have all grown together and we were a really good group,” Halverson said. “It’s just crazy to think it has been four years and our time is up.” Alexis Ohmar, senior piano

performance major, said she has been impressed by the younger athletes and said the team looks prepared for the coming years. “We made a big improvement this year,” Ohmar said. “We should be ready for next year in the WAC and (NCAA) Division I.” Rowland, Ohmar and Halverson all said the current seniors have helped lay the foundation for success that will serve the team even after they graduate. “Both the men’s and women’s teams from this group have won conference titles so they’ve really left their mark,” Rowland said. “Both won titles in the RMAC and left their imprint in Division II swimming and diving as well.” “We want to try to raise our training up to that level of Division I and compete and be competitive in RMAC,” Halverson said. “Although we won’t be

there ourselves, I’m still trying to encourage the women.” With the postseason approaching, both the Lancer swim and dive teams will have an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the conference and the division. “The RMAC is always my goal and the team’s too,” Ohmar said. “And, of course, we are going to try to make top-five in the NCAA this year since we have a really great team.” Rowland also said collegiate swimming can help prepare these senior athletes for life after college. “If you can manage time training, swimming and diving, you can keep a strong GPA, and you can have a social life, you can pretty much do anything in life,” Rowland said. “No doubt when they transition into that next chapter of life. They will attack it with the same energy they had when they competed in their sport.”

When this senior class has graduated, Rowland said the memory of one specific moment from the 2015-2016 season will stick with him. That year, the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams both won RMAC championships for the first time since the Lancers joined the conference. “Wow. That was probably one of the most enjoyable memories that I’ve had as a coach in the swimming and diving program-having two teams win a conference title in the same year,” Rowland said. “It’s never happened before.” The Lancer men trailed the entire event until Ohmar touched the wall in the last leg of the final event, giving the Lancers a victory in that event and a conference title by the slim margin of one point. The senior Lancers will have one last chance to recreate that moment at this year’s RMAC Swimming and Diving Champi-

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Madeline Broz, junior nursing major and freestyle swimmer, swims her way to victory for the Lancers in a freestyle race.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Baseball, softball open up 2018 campaigns with winning records Lancer baseball, which was ranked sixth by Collegiate Baseball entering the season, began its 2018 run with a 2-1 series win over California State University, Dominguez Hills. The team will be back in action starting Feb. 15 with a three-game series at home against Colorado Christian

University. CBU softball competed in the Easton Classic at Dixie State University from Feb. 8-10. The Lancers finished the tournament with a record of 4-2. The team will turn it’s attention to the Cactus Classic starting, Feb. 15 in Tuscon, Arizona.

Lancer wrestlers impress at RMAC Conference Championships

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CBU wrestling took home the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference team championship on Feb. 3. Three Lancers took home individual championships, as well. Daxton Gordon, sophomore biology major, Nolan Kistler, senior

criminal justice major, and Garrett Strang, freshman engineering major, all won titles in their individual weight classes. The NCAA Division II Super Regional begins Feb. 23 in Las Vegas.

Kalidou Diouf, senior journalism and new media major and center, gets to the basket to box out a Concordia University opponent during a home game Feb. 1.

Diouf shines on men’s basketball team; receives conference honor Diouf makes consecutive three-peat on earning award from PacWest BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR Dominating the court this season as a powerhouse, Kalidou Diouf, senior journalism & new media major and center for the men’s basketball team at California Baptist University, has received recognition and reached career milestones. Diouf has recently picked

up the PacWest Defender of the Week Award for three weeks in a row for the weeks of Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. Diouf also scored a season-high 35 points in the Lancers’ 95-82 home win against Academy of Art University Feb. 5. He is also currently holding a career-high of 1,163 points. Diouf is currently averaging 30.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and four assists per game. Individually, Diouf is ranked 91st in points per game, 47th in rebounds per game, 33rd in defensive rebounds per game with 6.91 and seventh in field-goal percentage with 66.5 in the NCAA Division II. Diouf said it feels good to win this defender honor three consecutive times.

“I have been working on being a better defender,” Diouf said. “It is a huge part of my work and this award is a testimony to my work.” While he is currently excelling, Diouf said he still has areas he can improve. “I’m still trying to work on my outside game,” Diouf said. “I still have to work on my jump shot. I’m not a bad player but I feel I can improve.” Although he is a senior, Diouf said he still has goals he hopes to achieve by the end of the season. “I’m trying to win a national championship,” Diouf said. “This team is a special group of men and I believe we have a chance to go all the way.” Rick Croy, head coach of

CBU men’s basketball, said Diouf’s honor is well-deserved. “Kali is a very consistent competitor and is very deserving of this award,” Croy said. “He brings leadership, great experience, confidence, poise and an intense desire to win.” Croy also mentioned his hopes for Diouf. “My hope is he can achieve his goal to finish strong this season,” Croy said. Diouf and the rest of the men’s basketball team hopes to continue this season and finish out the season in a strong way. The Lancers will be in action again Feb. 17 on the road against Fresno Pacific University at 4:30 p.m. The Lancers also have three more regular season games.

Women’s water polo adjusts to season, thrives BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR

After starting the season 0-3, the women’s water polo team at California Baptist University is on a hot streak winning matches and showing opposing teams the Lancers are serious competition. Jonathan Miller, women’s water polo coach, reflected on the invite at the Bruno Invitational Feb. 2-3 where the Lancers finished 3-1. “This past weekend the team showed a lot of toughness,” Miller said. “Being on the road, beating two top-25 teams, (beating) a team that’s receiving votes in the polls and doing it in games all decided by two goals or less shows a lot of heart.” Madison Gonzales, junior criminal justice major and 2-meter, said the team’s best quality is the attitude of the Lancers on the bench. “We pick each other up during the full course of the game,” Gonzales said. “Whether it’s cheering on the defense, offense or during substitutions. We make sure to uplift the women getting in (the game) and coming out of the water.” As the Lancers adjust to the season, Miller said the biggest challenge will be forming team chemistry because new players have key roles. “We only returned with two starters off last year’s team but so far the team has done well adjusting and filling those roles so we’re off to a good start,” Miller said. Grace Ramirez, sophomore kinesiology major and goalie, said she was unable to pick just one thing she was looking forward to this season.

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Kira O’Donell, freshman behavioral science major and attacker, drives the ball through USC defense at home Jan. 27. “We are just excited to play. Any time you get to play as an athlete it’s rewarding and exciting because you work so hard for this moment and when you play well it’s just all worth it,” Ramirez said. Of the 25 women on the roster, there are only four seniors with the majority of the roster made up by freshman. Miller said the new athletes have been a positive influence on the team. “(The freshmen) have been doing a great job at becoming part of the team and contributing toward our team culture,” Miller said. Gonzales said she is eager

to see how the season plays out with the new Lancers. “It’s a very different team than previous years. I can’t wait to see people step up and find their place and be part on the team,” Gonzales said. In order to win more matches, Miller said there were a few aspects the women needed to work on. “We just need to continue improving on both ends of the pool, especially in the little details,” Miller said. “We did give up some leads late in games and while it was good that we fought through to win, we want to keep pushing so we don’t let teams back in it at the end (of

the game).” Ramirez said if they play as a team and not individuals, the teammates can accomplish great things this year. The Lancers are currently preparing for their next match against UC-San Diego. The match will take place Feb.17 in La Jolla, “We are coming off a really good weekend, and we won those games by playing our game,” Ramirez said. “We just can’t let University of California, San Diego, steamroll us by forcing us to play their game. If we play the way that I know we are capable of playing, then things will be looking good.”

Women’s water polo off to strong start with wins over ranked teams CBU women’s water polo competed Feb. 2-3 at the Bruno Invitational in Providence, Rhode Island, Feb. 2-3. The Lancers finished the tournament with a 3-1 record, including wins over two top-25 teams. The Lancers are currently ranked 24th in the nation. Kira O’Donell, freshman behavioral science major and attacker, became the first Lancer freshman to earn

Gold Coast Conference Player of the Week honors on Feb. 8. Meanwhile, former Lancers Hannah Evans and Valerie Spezzaferri committed to play professionally for UNSW Wests in Sydney, Australia. Evans and Spezzaferri will join Meghan Rowland and Courtney Menard as CBU women’s water polo players competing in professional leagues.

Men’s and women’s basketball sweeps Biola at Homecoming CBU women’s basketball put on a defensive clinic on Homecoming, allowing the fewest points in CBU’s NCAA era with an 80-35 triumph over Biola University. Georgia Dale, freshman business major and guard, scored 16.

The Lancer men took care of business as well with a 9659 Homecoming victory over Biola. Kalidou Diouf racked up 26 points on his way to earning PacWest Defender of the Week, his third-straight PacWest award.

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Teen Vogue deals weighty topics BY AMBER JACKSON

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Teen Vogue has taken a turn from mere beauty and fashion articles and entered the world of politics and social justice. Since 2003, the company has produced magazines directed toward young readers — all concerning the latest trends and fads. For years, its main focus was fashion and the latest celebrity gossip. However, more recently, issues such as feminism, race and gender have appeared in the magazine’s pages. Teen Vogue’s audience has always primarily been preteens to young adults, but with the introduction of more mature topics, critics suggest most of the magazine’s readers are 18 years old and up. “It’s great to introduce things such as feminism and the controversy over the transgender community. However, the authors need to remember who their target audience is,” said Dr. Tim Luther, professor of political science. While the magazine is intended for developing minds, a recent article about gifts to give a friend post - abortion could be considered a clear indicator that the publication is beginning to aim for an older crowd. The article is intended to make light of the subject. “It is not healthy for such young minds reading about such large concepts such as abortion, especially since the magazine is supposed to be light and somewhat shallow,” said Marilyn Moore, associate professor of sociology. “For a company to go from discussing beauty products to something as heavy as abortion, either the audience is much older or the authors are trying to persuade the younger crowd to simply accept things that should really be taken into consideration.” Kiara Hernandez, junior political science major, said she has been an active Teen Vogue reader since she was 14. “I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing for the company to

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‘90s trends still alive more and well than 20 years later BY VICTORIA PAUL LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Courtesy of Teen Vouge be introducing heavier topics such as abortion, feminism and racism,” Hernandez said. “They are a massive part of our culture right now and young girls will be exposed to them one way or another.

“The issues they bring up should not be written about so lightheartedly. Reading about transgender marches is not as casual as reading about a new fashion trend and the magazine is acting like it is.”

Society is greatly divided over many sensitive topics and when and where they should be brought up. The way they are presented to younger generations is important, they are the future.

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With each new decade comes new trends, but it seems the 1990s trends have inspired the vast majority of today’s culture. Fads come and go but the decade that has stayed tried and true for many years is the ‘90s. Baggy flannels, jean jackets, high-top Vans, overalls and velvet scrunchies sum up the grunge look. Some may argue that the grunge fashion trend has never really left but only evolved. “I don’t really think of my jean jackets and high-tops as being grunge, per say,” said Anna Pujol, junior nursing major. “They are timeless pieces that never really go out of style.” Some may think ska bands were just a ‘90s phase but bands like Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake are still spending their summers on tour keeping offbeat alive. Gwen Stefani may have put her ska band No Doubt on hold but this ‘90s star is alive and well as a regular judge on “The Voice.” Pop-Punk bands such as

Blink 182, Weezer and Green Day were all the rage back in the ‘90s. The pioneers for the genre are still making music to this day and will all be touring this summer, as well. “I listen to all kinds of music but I really love bands from the ‘90s,” said Noah Young, senior criminal justice major. “It still has a current sound and I’m happy that ‘90s bands are still making music.” Each decade brings new slang terms and the ‘90s was no exception. Cult classic “Clueless” (1995) coined the phrases “as if” and “whatever” and ingrained them into pop culture. These phrases, along with others, never found their way out of today’s vocabulary. “Slang words never go out of style depending on who you talk to,” said Robert Werner, senior music education major. “I hear people say things like ‘totally,’ ‘sweet’ and ‘dude’ all the time.” People say if something lasts for more than a decade, it will last a lifetime. Whether or not these trends are here to stay, make no mistake, ‘90s fashion, bands and slang are very much alive in 2018.

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Review BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR

ALBUM: “AS SHE PLEASES” ARTIST: MADION BEER Discovered by Justin Bieber on YouTube in 2012, Madison Beer finally released her debut extended play “As She Pleases” Feb. 2. The Long Island native included seven songs on her EP. Beer’s sultry voice and interesting beats create an R&B-pop sound. Artists with a similar sound to Beer include Melanie Martinez or Camila Cabello. The first single from the album, “Dead,” was released May 19 of last year and currently has over 18 million views on YouTube. The top tracks on the EP include “Fools” and “Home with You.” However, each of the songs takes the listener into a different story. “Dead” is about breaking free from an unhealthy relationship.“Tyler Durden” refers to the fictional character from the Chuck Palahniuk novel and the 1999 film “Fight Club.” The song is about how no man can compete with Durden’s character. Beer’s songs are catchy and easy to listen to. The entire 22-minute EP is empowering. Beer will start touring in November of this year. The 18-year-old singer will start her tour in Milan and will perform in Los Angeles April 26.

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Caleb Leal, junior theater major, contemplates how to portray his historical lead character, Dietrich Bonhoeffer as he practices his lines during a rehearsal. Bonhoeffer was part of the German resistance.

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n of who he was. Leal said. “It’s cool because I get to genuinely step into someone else’s shoes,” Leal has also been part of other California Baptist University productions, such as “Comedy of Errors,” “Peter and the Starcatcher” and “A Christmas Carol.” Frank Mihelich, associate professor of theater, is directing the “The Beams are Creak-

ing” and said he is excited for the audience to see this faithbased play. “I’m excited for the audience to see a person who captures both The Great Commission and the Great Commandment in a way I don’t think a lot of modern-day ministers do,” Mihelich said. “I’m excited to do a production that is faith-based to start those conversations on campus because this is a place where we can do it.” Mihelich said Bonhoeffer’s character could be a combina-

tion of Billy Graham and Martin Luther King Jr.

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“I’m excited to do a production that is faith-based to start those conversations on campus...” Frank Mihelich, associate professor of theater

“Not everybody in our audience is a Christian, but we

are hoping to be able to create a story that’s interesting enough to where they’ll feel like they’re invited into the conversation,” Mihelich said. Madison Haugland, junior English and theater double major, will star as Maria Von Wedemeyer, Bonhoeffer’s fiance in the play. “Our play is thought-provoking and not only communicates a strong message but a strong challenge to the church and all who call themselves believers,” Haugland said. “It is not a comfortable show,

but rather it provokes a response from the audience.” Haugland said she is anxious for the audience to see the actions Bonhoffer takes to do what is morally right. “The Beams are Creaking” premieres March 2 — 10. Tickets will be sold to CBU students for $10. General admission will be $15. Seniors, active military and CBU staff members tickets will be sold for $12. For more box office information, visit calbaptist.edu/ theater.

Gibson announces sequel to ‘Passion of the Christ’ BY ADAM DOUGLAS ASST. A&E EDITOR

Mel Gibson released “Passion of the Christ” in 2004, which has become one of the most controversial films to date. Now, 14 years later, a sequel is heading to theaters. Actor Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus Christ in the 2004 film, has hinted a sequel would be coming and would also be directed by Gibson. Although Caviezel has not given away many details about the film, he said it is “going to be the biggest film in history,” to USA Today. “Lightning doesn’t usually strike twice,” said Dr. Melissa Croteau, professor of film studies at California Baptist University. “I don’t think it’s going

to be the huge phenomenon of ‘Passion of the Christ,’ simply because that was the first time a film about the life of Christ had been done and particularly marketed in that way.” When “Passion of the Christ” released, many said they were in shock and awe at the depiction of Christ on the big screen. For 127 minutes, moviegoers witnessed Jesus in the final 12 hours of his life being brutally beaten and tortured until his ultimate crucifixion. Although a huge box office success, earning over $600 million internationally, it received backlash from critics over biblical accuracy and its depiction of Jewish people in the film. Many things have changed

in the film industry and the world since the film’s release in 2004, some of those changes are bound to have an effect on the sequel. One of the more notable changes in the past few years is that the audience has gained a louder voice because of social media. Instagram, Twitter and other sites have empowered audiences, giving them a chance to voice their opinions collectively about a film. The power of people’s opinions on the Internet has proven to be critical in how a film is received. Recently, audience responses have shown they have become less tolerant of whitewashing in films — when white actors are cast as historically

non-white characters. This has happened in movies such as “Ghost in the Shell” (2016) and “Gods of Egypt” (2016), which both under-performed at the box office. In “Passion of the Christ”, non-Middle Eastern actors portrayed biblical figures of Middle Eastern ethnicity, including Caviezel, who is of Irish and Swiss descent. Although his role was cast more than 10 years ago, it is possible a sequel could spark some controversy. “There will always be controversy with anything religious,” said Austen Heldoorn, freshman film studies major. “It will come, the film will be persecuted, but it will be an exciting

OUT OF ALL THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS, WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE BEST AC TRESS? “I have to go with Margot Robbie for ‘I, Tonya’ for sure. She represents the character so well compared to the historic figure,” said Kirk Neuenschwander, senior mechanical engineering major.

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OUT OF ALL THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS, WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN BEST AC TOR? “Denzel Washington is going to win because he is awesome. He has so much passion and he really gets into character,” said Kaylee Garcia, sophomore mechanical engineering and worship arts double major.

thing to see how it will do in a social media era.” Another factor that could affect the film’s success is the audience’s reception of Gibson making his return to the public eye. In the mid-2000s, Gibson was arrested for drunken driving. Afterward, he was heard using anti-Semitic language towards the arresting officers, fueling the idea that his film intentionally and negatively portrayed those of Jewish heritage. He was later recorded by his ex-wife admitting to physically abusing her and using foul language toward her. With women becoming more empowered in the film in-

dustry, some were surprised to see the actor plastered on posters to promote his latest role in last year’s “Daddy’s Home 2”. “Gibson came back in a big way. His first big project as a director was ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ (2016) and it is absolutely a story about redemption and compassion,” Croteau said. “To some degree, when you behave as badly and as publicly as he did, if you then seek healing, that person can be an even more relevant and profound filmmaking talent than ever before.” Although the next “Passion of the Christ” has no release date, Caviezel assures he will reprise his role as Jesus in the near future with Gibson directing.

OUT OF ALL THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS, WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE BEST ORIGINAL SCORE? “’Dunkirk,’ mostly because there was not a ton of music but when there was music, it was ver y suspenseful,” said Renden Yoder, senior software engineering major.

OUT OF THE ALL THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS, WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE BEST PIC TURE? “ ‘Lady Bird’ just because I know it had really good ratings. The ratings were better than I thought they were going to be. I did not think it was that good, but I know it did really well. It was realistic and had a good story,” said Ashley Dirksen, freshman graphic design major.

OUT OF THE ALL THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS, WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE BEST FILM EDITING? “’Baby Driver,’ because of the way it incorporated different music exactly when they did it and the flow,” said Sierra Santoyo, freshman pre-nursing major.

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ART TOURS

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While many are familiar with the hotel for its famous Festival of Lights celebration in the winter, some might be surprised to find out the quirky history behind the building’s structure on the tour. “It has become a passion to share the incredible history we have right here in Riverside,” said Kim Cunningham, a tour guide at the Mission Inn and director of development for University Advancement at California Baptist University. “Many people who have stayed here — from William Randolph Hearst to different presidents and actors who still come — come to the Mission Inn for its rich history.” From its architecture and its name, some might assume that the Mission Inn would be considered one of California’s 21 missions. However, this is not the case. The Mission Inn’s founder, Frank Augustus Miller, was a collector of various antiquities from many countries and cultures, which helped contribute to the hotel’s diverse

appearance. Behind its Spanish Colonial-inspired architecture, the Mission Inn houses cannons from the Philippines and a gigantic bell from Asia. Its sacred St. Francis Chapel, inspired by the Italians, is filled with stained glass windows and is one of the rooms only accessible on the Mission Inn tour. The city of Riverside is full of history and the tour offers information for those curious to learn more about the city’s beginnings. “We moved here to the city of Riverside six months ago without knowing anything about the history,” said Jun Li, guest of the Mission Inn’s Saturday tour. “The tour was a great eye-opening lesson for me.” For those interested in learning more about the Mission Inn’s history, the tour is open to the public for $13 during weekdays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and on weekends at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. For tour reservations or further information, prospective attendees can call the Museum at normal business hours.

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The bells in the grassy arch at the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa represent the city of Riverside’s official logo and also bring a historic feel to the hotel.

‘Sister, Sister’ reboot is announced, fans are thrilled BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR

The popular 1990s sitcom “Sister, Sister” reboot was announced earlier this year joining other popular reboots such as “American Idol,” “Jersey Shore” and “Fuller House.” The original show ran from 1994-1999 and will star the original actresses, Tia and Tamara Mowry. Kenyce Lytle, junior psy-

chology and sociology double major, said she was a fan of the show growing up. “I love the original show because I was able to see myself in their characters. I enjoyed that the show was wholesome and something I could watch with any person in my family,” Lytle said. “They tackled difficult issues with ease and they broke stereotypes. I remember having nights when I was curled up with my mom and we would

watch the show together.” Lytle said she believes the show will do well because of the wholesomeness of the twins. “These reboots are happening because people want a bit of nostalgia. They want to relive happier, easier times when the internet was not such a main part of our life,” Lytle said. “People want to remember their youthful years and many TV networks feel bringing back those shows will

bring profit because they are filling a void.” Dr. Melissa Croteau, director of film studies at California Baptist University, said for a reboot to be successful, it needs to have changed with the times. “It can’t just pick up where the other show left off in 1999. A lot of that has to do with the casting and the writing. It’s always going to be dependent on the quality of the writers and whether or not they’re able to

get the original performers,” Croteau said. “If the true appeal is nostalgia, you want to feel like they’ve aged with you. We want to see them struggling with the things we’re struggling with now.” Croteau said she believes “Fuller House” has done a good job keeping the audience hooked and should be an example for future reboots as it mixes current themes with classic characters.

“It has to be different enough to when people watch it, they don’t feel like they’ve already seen it and it has to be the same enough for people to connect with it nostalgically. That’s the key,” Croteau said. “When a show reboots, viewers are already invested in the characters,” said Alanna Saldana, junior nursing major. Tia told US Weekly the new season will either air this fall or next year.

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Amazon might place ads in Alexa device BY ISABEL STERBENZ

Amazon launched a commercial about Alexa’s voice goVoice assistants have be- ing away and famous singers, come a big selling point for actors and chefs were featured companies such as Google and in this short commercial to replace Alexa’s voice. Amazon Amazon. When Amazon released started to apply add-ons to AlAlexa, for its Echo speaker, exa shortly after. “Gordon Ramsay might not the voice-command market blew up, but now the compa- be the new voice of Alexa, but he ny wants to change the play- will review your cooking chops. ing field by introducing ads to Just say, ‘Alexa, ask Gordan Ramsay what he thinks about Amazon Alexa. Amazon is not interested my food’ to get started,” stated in adding commercials the Amazon on Twitter. Not only are there going to length of TV spots or radio ads be suggesto their prodtions during uct but plan checkout, to be more but add-ons subtle with for Alexa to advertising sponsor cerproducts . tain people. “A m a Many cuszon should tomers are not resort to concerned adding ads to Alexa,” said Frank Weiss, sophomore with Amazon suggesting Frank Weiss, chemistry major. things that sophomore are not relatbiochemistry major and Alexa user. “I, as ed to the products they are ora customer, would be much dering using Alexa. With this feature becoming more comfortable with Amazon finding some other meth- a reality the question remains how excessive will the adverod to fund the program. “If Alexa mimics the ex- tisements become. However, perience we have on the Am- some customers say they beazon website, that would be lieve this might benefit their the most customer-friendly Alexa experience. “Ads would be annoying but outcome. If this isn’t the case in the future, many customers ‘suggested products’ might be a will find alternatives to Alexa better feature,” said Jack Solis, with which they feel more freshman business administration major and Alexa user. “If comfortable.” Amazon has been talking Alexa suggested products that with Clorox and Proctor & directly related to what I was Gamble about adding sugges- buying, and wasn’t swayed by tions to products the consum- outside investors, it might be an interesting feature.” er wants to buy. As of now, Amazon does not Alexa has a feature where the owner can ask to order have any ads that will be placed a product, but now Amazon into the device, but consumers wants to team up with other should not be surprised if in the brands to offer suggestions near future they add this to the device. before checkout.

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Melissa Smith, founder of Castles and Crowns, dressed up as Snow White at a party with Ashley Schles, junior liberal studies major, as Cinderella.

Student’s job as princess brings joy to local hospital and parties BY NINASOPHIA STOWE

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

Just about every girl can name her favorite princess. Outside of movies, Disney Channel and a trip to Disneyland or Disney World. It’s rare that children see these princesses in real life. Melissa Smith wanted to turn a little girl’s dream into reality by bringing these princesses to life. Smith worked for Disney as an official princess at Disneyland from 2010 to 2014. However, it wasn’t until two and a half years ago, with the help of her husband Logan Smith, that things started to get into motion for her to start her own company.

Logan Smith’s degree in communications helped Melissa Smith kick-start her company as her marketing manager. She bought all of the supplies, costumes and wigs herself. The first person Smith invited to be a part of her new company, Crowns and Castles, was Ashley Schles, junior liberal studies major at California Baptist University, who she met in choir at Riverside Community College. Schles has been working with Smith since the beginning. Smith trained her to be a Disney princess and in May 2015, they worked Crown and Castles’ first party. “Ashley was so great from the beginning. She has the perfect mentality for this job and

she is so patient and understanding. She has such a sweet demeanor and handles stress at the parties so well,” Smith said. Since their first party together, Smith has hired more princesses and done more than 300 parties. “I was singing ‘Let It Go’ for this little girl at the cancer center at Loma Linda Hospital, and she just lit up. Toward the end of the song, I looked over and saw her dad crying because, despite everything she was going through, he was able to see her so happy,” Schles said. “Just being able to dress up and sing for this little girl made her day and it was such a humbling moment for me. All these little kids love these princesses so much and I was able to be a

part of bringing her that joy.” Smith said Schles is perfect for the job and appreciates having her on her team. “I’ve had people call me and tell me how amazing she is and it’s true,” Smith said. “It goes beyond just being beautiful. It’s the heart behind it and she has it. She is a real princess inside and out and I love working with her.” Smith said that it takes more than just a pretty face to be a princess, and Smith made it clear that Schles takes on the role completely and her ability to do that impacts the lives of the families she meets. Schles continues to work with Smith through Crowns and Castles and takes on various princess roles.

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It wasn’t until the early ‘80s that laptops became available to the public. From then hand-held, transportable technology has evolved to tablets, iPads and smartphones. This technological advance has impacted the way that both students and professors interact in and outside of the classroom. With so many different options, some students are taking advantage of these advancements in the classroom setting. “I prefer to take notes on my computer. With loose paper, it is harder for me personally to be organized,” said Tanner Johnson, senior marketing major. “Also, writing notes from a computer saves

trees and is more environmentally friendly. I’m definitely not a tree-hugger but nature is pretty chill.” “Note taking in the classroom has evolved into an easier and better process but we need to find ways to stay focused and not be distracted easily.” While Johnson said he is fond of the technology takeover, not all students feel the same way. Joey Magliato, senior marketing major, said he feels the opposite of Johnson about note taking in classroom settings. “I notice people take notes on their laptops but students often get distracted with other features of their device, which takes away from the learning experience,” Magliato said. Magliato said he prefers to write his notes because it gives him more freedom and helps him remember content better.

“Writing works better for my memory than typing. It might be just the physical act of writing or the organization of a notebook,” Magliato said. Dr. Troy Hinrich, professor of criminal justice, said he is not bothered by how his students take notes. Hinrich said he does not see a difference in the grades of his students who handwrite their notes compared to students who use digital devices. “About half of my students take notes on their laptops and half take notes by hand, but there is the distraction element of it,” Hinrich said. “Not every student who has a laptop out is actually taking notes, I’m sure some of them are just surfing the Web.” Despite all the good technology has done for society, it can also be considered distracting in the classroom.

At the end of 2017, Vine’s co-founder Dom Hofmann announced on Twitter that Vine 2 was in the making. Twitter went into a frenzy asking multiple questions about V2. Hofmann announced it will not be the same as Vine. The producers claimed there will be strict copyright rules. Posts that break them will be taken down. Hofmann mentioned on his Twitter account that he wants the user’s videos to be protected and not reposted by other people. In order to create a safe environment, any harassment or negative criticism of videos will not be allowed on the app. “It’s all right to disagree with someone’s work, but name calling, facetious attitudes or any other form of indirect harassment won’t be tolerated,” Hofmann said on his forums. “Vine being rebooted is a good idea. I was a huge fan of the first app,” said Megan Sonerholm, freshman biology major. “However, I don’t like that it doesn’t allow videos to be reposted or shared with anyone because that was half of the fun.” There are no Beta or formal sign ups for the new application. Hofmann suggested if future users really want a certain username, fill out a forum to reserve it. There is no release date of when the application will be available but fans of the original Vine said they are excited about the new reboot.

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Shop Lux Clothing’s famous Instagram page brings in customers such as Breana Crane, freshman psychology major, who finds her happy place shopping and browsing through the store, looking for a new piece of clothing to wear.

Creative Instagram posts boosts Shop Lux Clothing visits, sales BY KYLIE VODA

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

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Shop Lux Clothing is a clothing boutique in Riverside featuring trendy, bohemian-style clothing that gained its popularity through the company’s Instagram account. “Social media is huge,� said Kaylyn Kaksuka, owner of Shop Lux says of its account. “All of us women are guilty of scrolling through our feeds, staying up-to-date on fashion and following our favorite bloggers, brands and stores. So for businesses, it’s a free tool to put our brand in front of customers’ eyes daily.� Shop Lux posts daily with new outfit ideas, customers wearing their products and different deals and sales going on within the store or online.

In addition to shopping online, locals can visit the store in-person to see and try on the clothing, as well as admire the quirky decor around the shop. “We love that Shop Lux is local to California Baptist University. We have so many employees and customers who come from CBU, and we love we can connect with women from our local colleges.� With a wide variety of clothing options from which to choose, from trendy graphic tees to pants with stripes or plaid prints, Shop Lux has it all. Not only does the local Riverside boutique sell fashion-forward clothing but it also carries a myriad of accessories such as purses, phone cases, jewelry and more. “I love Lux because there

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is only one store in Riverside, which makes them more special and close to my new home, CBU,� said Hailey Seheult, freshman early childhood development major. “I’ve met the owner once before when I did a mini-photoshoot for her and she is so devoted to Lux and is a major fashion inspiration. Their clothes are unbeatable.� While still offering high-quality, fashionable pieces, the prices remain affordable for college students on a budget. Located at 3674 Sunnyside Drive, Shop Lux is a hotspot for stylish clothing and accessories at modest prices. With only one current store open, it is a gem that locals prize as a hidden stash for the cutest and trendiest clothes.

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LANCER ON THE STREET

If you could be good at one Olympic sport, what would it be?

Celine Gomez Junior health science major “Ice skating or speed skating because it looks so effortless and graceful. I wish I was that graceful.”

Jake Branch Sophomore photography and Christian studies double major “Hockey because it looks like it would be a lot of fun and I know there are professional players my age.”

Christina McDonald Senior leadership studies and business administration double major “Skijoring for sure. I am an avid dog-lover and it seems like minimal skill is needed.”

THINKING ABOUT TOPICS WITH

Chandler Hancock Sophomore entrepreneurship major

Maddison Rickard Senior theater major

“Snowboarding because it’s dope and all the snowboard trick jumps. ”

“Couples ice-skating, I was just watching it the other night and it’s just so beautiful. Plus, I have a dance background.”

LANCERS:

A series of polls based on stories in this issue

“Are you excited for Vine2?”

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Which show reboot are you more excited about?

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What’s your favoritve 90s trend?

Jersey Shore - 52%

Jean Jackets

American Idol - 48%

Baggy Flannels - 34%

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Teen Vogue educates younger audiences

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Access and exposure to education are equally as important as education itself. With conversations becoming larger and louder about race, gender and women’s rights, it’s important the public has access to information to fulfill their moments of curiosity, to properly answer their questions and allow them to form their own opinions based upon truth. It is only then when people gain the confidence they need to have educated and civil conversations. Thanks to Elaine Welterworth, Teen Vogue’s former editor-in-chief, the Condé Nast owned former print magazine turned online publication is not only recognized for its fashion and lifestyle pieces but has earned recognition and respect as a publication that presents social issues and politics in an easily- digestible, thought-provoking and powerful way. While some criticize a lifestyle magazine for publishing stories about the hard-hitting, difficult and the sometimes considered “taboo” topics of society, especially for younger audiences, I applaud Teen Vogue for its efforts and accomplishments. With gender, identity, race, immigration and feminism being complicated topics to tackle, and sometimes, conversations that are shied away from, it’s important that people, espe-

cially young men and women, have a way of informing themselves. Although people can “just Google it” when it comes to answering questions they may have about these topics, those who are young are most likely unaware of what sources to trust on the Internet and have a hard time identifying truth, bias or over- exaggeration. The controversy that many highlight in regards to a publication focused on a younger crowd introducing mature topics is this: that young men and women should not be introduced to topics such as gender, race or sexuality at an impressionable age. But isn’t it better that young readers are reading in-depth articles that have been studied by, edited and fact-checked by writers and editors before being published? Yes, Teen Vogue has had a reputation of a fashion and lifestyle magazine, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be just as reputable as a source of social issues and politics. We shouldn’t disagree with outlets such as Teen Vogue for publishing articles that others can’t or which are too scared. As a journalist, there is a responsibility to our public and part of that responsibility is publishing the truth and teaching the audiences for whome we write. If we want future generations to be well-educated and well-versed, then we have to encourage publications to post well-thought out stories that can be read and trusted. It’s going to take publications such as Teen Vogue to change the way people learn — to educate people to make them feel confident, to speak in a way that strengthens the voice of movements, that encourages those in communities who are being oppressed and to be civil enough to stand up for those whose voices have been diminished and whose rights are not being upheld.

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Normalizing explicit content damages culture

BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE MANAGING EDITOR Every second, approximately 28,000 users are watching pornography on the Internet, according to research done by the Nielsen Company. In 2016, the Barna Group

published research that showed 57 percent of millennials, ages 18 to 24, sought out these sites once or twice a month. Even 53 percent of 11- to 16-year-olds have viewed explicit content online. Unfortunately, for men and women everywhere, the pornography industry is everywhere, especially in the ever-growing and prevalent age of technology. The same Nielsen Company research also revealed 35 percent of all Internet downloads are related to the industry. Graphic content seems inescapable in this generation, especially in college. A popular adult entertainment website conducted its own research based on their users and discovered that an estimated 87 percent of college-age

men viewed their site at least rather exaggerates and dramatizes certain aspects to achieve weekly, if not every day. As more and more individu- more views and for entertainals continue to speak up and call ment. This is especially true when attention to the sexual harassportraying vioment and abuse Normalizing and lent acts. The inthat has been pushed under casually accepting the dustry focuses on numb and unfeeling the act itself and the rug for years, I can’t help but nature of that industry not the human or wonder if these only adds to the culture connection feeling behind it. people commitwe are attempting In a content ting these acts to stop #MeToo and analysis of the 50 aren’t all serial abusers, such as #TimesUp and we have best-selling adult Harvey Weinstein to stop treating it that videos conductor Larry Nassar, way. ed by Enough is Enough, a but rather normal non-profit that men who have grown up seeing images that works to make the Internet corrupted their view of “nor- safer for families or children, the study showed 88 percent of mal.” It is no secret the industry scenes showed physical aggresdoes not portray sex or rela- sion. On top of that, it showed tionships in a natural way but

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94 percent of “aggressive acts” were committed against women. When this industry is exposed to children and teenagers at such a young, moldable age, it creates a culture and a way of thinking that will follow them into their adult years and into their future romantic decisions. According to Fight The New Drug, an organization that attempts to raise awareness about the harm the industry can have, after examining 22 studies, they concluded that “individuals who consume pornography more frequently are more likely to hold attitudes conducive to sexual aggression and engage in actual acts of sexual aggression.” It’s time to stop casually waving off this harmful habit or thinking thiss only relates to

people who become addicted. This industry is forming a destructive culture within young men and women because of the very nature of it. If we truly want the culture behind sexual assault and the overwhelming numbers behind #MeToo to come to an end, we have to stop normalizing what one sees on those websites. Normalizing and casually accepting the numb and unfeeling nature of the pornography industry only adds to the culture we are attempting to stop with #MeToo and #TimesUp and we have to start treating it that way. Even casual and infrequent views affects the way one thinks and can translate into actions. When preventing sexual assault, we should look to what is influencing the way we think.

Women prisoners deserve basic sanitary rights

BY LAUREN SHELBURNE ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR

Following the proposal of The Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, which requires federal prisons to provide feminine hygiene products free of charge, state legislatures are slowly but surely following in suit enacting their own state bills, but access to these necessary products remain limited to many. The bill initially introduced to Congress this past summer would positively affect the 14,000 women in federal prisons but the 99,000 in state prisons and 96,000 in local jails

YouTuber’s apology proves not genuine

BY NINASOPHIA STOWE BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR In the past few months, YouTuber Logan Paul has been battling the Aokigahara forest controversy, in which he uploaded a pre-taped video “stumbling” upon a dead body, with about as much common sense and grace as a baby giraffe. The events that took place in the video Paul posted were extremely inappropriate on its own. In the Aokigahara video, Paul and his friends show the body of a man who recently hanged himself in what is known as Japan’s “suicide forest” for its unusually high number of suicides, and Paul repeatedly makes jokes about the situation. The video racked up more than six million views and received more than 600,000 likes before it was taken off the site. While one can easily blame his carelessness on stupidity and brush the issue to the side, one thing that should be considered is the impact he has as others. Even now, Paul has millions of subscribers, many of them young. The problem isn’t just what he did, but also his response to the intense social backlash he received. Paul initially responded by removing the video and then posting a screenshot of his apology on Twitter — an apolo-

gy he typed out in his notes on his iPhone. Paul’s first mistake was using this controversy as a platform to get more publicity by closing the letter with his hashtag, #Logang4Life, and then continued to defend himself by stating he did not do it for the views, but rather “to raise awareness for suicide.” He then made an apology video that he posted on YouTube and shared on Twitter. Despite posting the video, YouTube kicked Paul off the site. However, after that he continued on his “apology tour” by appearing on “Good Morning America,” which actually helped him gain more followers on social media. While Paul may feel remorse now, it’s probably only because of the social backlash and the consequences that came with it. The problem with this controversy is that the apology should have just stopped at that. Turning the backlash into a publicity stunt continued the joke and invalidated his apology completely. If he had accepted his mistake and delivered the YouTube apology originally, the world might have taken it seriously but, with his increasing number of followers and his repeated defense, it has completely lost its merit. The apology was inadequate because of its overwhelming amount of unnecessary content. In most cases, less is more. However, Paul seemed to miss that point completely. For me and a lot of other viewers the apology felt narcissistic, shallow and not genuine, which took away from whatever honesty and sensitivity he may have been attempting to display. People do make mistakes, and granted, social media does display them in the worst way, but,it is how we respond that shows our true intentions.

would be left unaffected. The ability to access feminine hygiene products should not be considered a luxury but a necessity. A woman does not choose to have her menstrual cycle. Denying a woman adequate hygiene products is not only embarrassing but leaves them at risk to infection with the lack of cleanliness. While major changes are being made at a federal level, it is now up to individual states to make the real change. With only 6 percent of the country’s female inmate pop-

ulation affected by this, representatives must roll with the momentum the act has stirred up to see statewide changes. Maryland, Virginia, Nebraska and Arizona are seeing similar state bills passed through but more states need to join forces to bring to light the issue and tackle it head-on. Previous laws required the prisons to carry feminine hygiene products but did not specify the quality or if they needed to remain stocked. With a lack of available free supplies, women are forced to spend the little

money they receive from their on-site jobs to buy expensive alternatives at the commissary or make a request to male correctional officers — a request that often falls on deaf ears. Sen. Susan Lee, D- Md., acted as the chief sponsor of her state’s bill. “Menstrual hygiene products should not be considered a luxury and Maryland must do more to prevent dehumanizing situations where women inmates don’t have sanitary necessities,” Lee said. In Arizona, inmates are given 12 free pads a month but

if they need to buy additional ones, it will cost them 21 hours worth of pay for a box of pads and 27 hours of pay for a box of tampons, Rep. Athena Salman, D-Ariz., told the committee voting on her proposal. Having proper feminine products is a reasonable request and a right that should be available to all women no matter their criminal record. States should continue to make progress for the other 94 percent of women in state and local prisons who are not able to receive them.

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