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Riverside celebrates spring citrus festival BY KORAH ROBINSON A&E EDITOR
The citrus fans of Riverside celebrated March 24 as the California Citrus State Historic Park officially opened the season with its annual Citrus Tasting Festival. This year, the state park celebrated its 25th year. Thus, they had 25 citrus fruits on display for the public to sample for free. “Today we are on our biggest event of the year,” said Steven Moreno-Terrill, state park interpreter. “Most of the fruit we have here is ripe for the harvest this
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time of year so we pull it fresh and bring it out for everyone to taste.” The event is put on with the aid of the Friends of California Citrus Park, the non-profit management company of the groves. Sarah Mundy, executive director and general manager of Friends of California Citrus Park, said the turn out at the event was the largest she had ever seen. “This tasting event is something they have done annually and it is very well-attended. Last year, I SEE CITRUS FESTIVAL | PAGE 12
This year’s annual Grandparents Day excites students, faculty on campus BY SARAH BOUTIN ASST. A&E EDITOR
The campus is buzzing with excitement as California Baptist University students and staff prepare for one of the most beloved school events of the semester — Grandparents Day — occurring April 11. Grandparents Day is an event in which students invite their grandparents to come to campus to show them their college life. This will be the seventh year CBU will host the event since its debut in 2013. The day is packed with funfilled activities and the program allows grandparents to choose what special events they would like to attend. However, the primary focus is for grandparents to spend time with their CBU grandchild. This year’s event will have a variety of activities from which to choose. The morning of Grandparents Day, will feature a Welcome Session to start off the day and show grandparents what is in store for them. Then, they can attend Chapel with their grandchild afterward and get lunch at one of the many CBU dining locations.
Throughout the day they can take tours, visit the academic buildings and peruse the living areas. CBU faculty has designed unique classes grandparents can take while their grandchild is in their actual classes. Some examples are “Grandparents Rock,” “Where is the Pencil Sharpener,” “Sit and Fit” and “RISE.” Grandparents can visit jazz band rehearsals or Women’s Choir if they want to listen to music, and there will be a Lancer Praying Gathering for them to attend. At the end of the day, grandparents will have free admission to CBU’s spring play “Barnum.” Bre’Anna Bush, sophomore kinesiology major, said performing on grandparents is an honor because they hold a special place in her heart and she is excited to perform again for them this year. “Being a part of Women’s Choir gave me the opportunity to perform in front of some grandparents last year. It was
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Students enjoy wildflower ‘super bloom’ BY JANE ROBERTUS ASST. NEWS EDITOR
The increased amount of rainfall in the Inland Empire and Southern California area may have been a nuisance for many students at California Baptist University, but there is a beautiful and sometimes overlooked phenomenon that comes with the bad weather. With the rain, an abnor-
mally large number of wildflowers have appeared in the areas around Los Angeles, contributing to a major “super bloom.” This is one of two “super bloom” occurrences within just a two-year time-span, although they typically occur every 10 years and even less in times of drought. In fact, the poppy fields at Lake Elsinore recently drew
many more tourists than the park could accommodate to the point where it was necessary the area be closed because of the abnormally large number of visitors flocking to see them. Although it has since reopened, the overcrowding of parks because of the “super bloom” remains a concern, particularly in regard to the availability of parking and traffic is-
sues. Another point of concern has been potential damages to the wildlife in areas surrounding trails as the volume of visitors rapidly increases. After a shut down of the poppy fields in Walker Canyon March 17, park officials have reopened the canyon to tourists
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A Clinical Education center client plays with bubbles and interacts with his counselor during one of his weekly sessions.
Clinical Education center offers free services BY SOFIA ENEQVIST ASST. NEWS EDITOR
The Clinical Education Center located at California Baptist University’s Health Science Campus provides language therapy to patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive, hearing and other communication disorders. The center established in 2016 gives graduate students an opportunity to practice what they learn in classes by working directly with the patients. Students earn hours toward their graduate degree by serving clients struggling with speech and language delays or disorders, autism, hearing impairment, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, stuttering and apraxia. Graduate students cycle in and out each semester as a part of their 400 hours earned in nine different areas of communicative disorders for adults and children, testing and therapy. There are a variety of placements, such as schools, skilled nursing facility and inpatient or outpatient facility to make them a well-rounded clinician.
Students spend about 45 hours at each placement, which prepares them for careers working in schools, hospitals or pediatric clinics as a speech pathologist or as a professor. Dr. Danette Bonillo, director of Clinical Education, works with faculty clinical supervisors and students as they perform assessments and facilitate therapy in the center. The facility helps set individual goals to work on with each patient. There is no fee for their services and they are supervised by experienced speech pathologists. “We help a wide variety of patients with communicative disorders who are ages 18 months to 93 years old,” Bonillo said. “We also reach out to the community and provide speech therapy services for people that need them — either their insurance stopped providing it or they need extra help. “All different areas, such as language, autism, social skills and interaction, stroke and traumatic brain injury group, and a language and literacy camp for the deaf.”
Brianne Panichakit is the mother of a 2 year-old infant named Holland. She said she noticed her daughter’s speech was not developing and it was hard for her to communicate. Panichakit was recommended by a doctor to take Holland to speech therapy. Since starting therapy five months ago at the Clinical Education Center, Panichakit said she has seen an improvement in her daughter socially, behaviorally and communicatively. “I don’t have enough words to say how positive this has been for us. It has been an incredible experience,” Panichakit said. “Everyone is so kind and they are so sweet to us. She learned she could speak for herself and looks forward to coming.” The clinic staff is made up of seven supervisors who are professors or professional speech pathologists, 10 graduate students to facilitate therapy and 14 undergraduate volunteers who make materials and help organize those who are receiving therapy. Kayla Pulido, senior communication sciences and disorders
major, has been volunteering at the clinic for four semesters. She helps graduate students prepare for their therapy sessions, greets families and helps with office work. “I like being able to see the diverse clientele who come in and see first-hand possibly what I could be doing in the future. All are passionate about what they do. Definitely a program of which people need to be more aware,” Pulido said. Acceptance into the clinic as a graduate student is difficult. Just this semester, the center received 260 applicants with only 27 spots available. Students also provide services in the community at California Schools for the Deaf to provide participation activities. The program gives students an opportunity to adapt and learn versatile skills that benefits them when working with a diverse range of clients of different ages and cases. The work students do while working at the center not only gives them valuable work experience but aids in changing the lives of people in need.
NPS announces new national monuments BY SOFIA ENEQVIST ASST. NEWS EDITOR
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The U.S. Senate passed the Natural Resources Management Act Feb. 12, which is designed to protect millions of acres of land across the nation. The new legislation includes five new national monuments located in California, Utah, Mississippi and Kentucky. This will cover more than 1.3 million acres in the United States. In addition, 500,000 acres in California will be dedicated to a new national monument called St. Francis Dam Disaster in Los Angeles County. The monument, managed by The Forest Services, is planned to highlight the lands historical and educational values. Dr. Jacob Lanphere, associate professor of environmental science at California Baptist University, said the proposed national parks will provide an opportunity to improve the economy through the production of merchandise and an increase in sales on gas, food and camping equipment. “I never see a downside to opening national park space,” Lanphere said. “The public has become aware of the need to spend time in the environment, the need to spend time in God’s creation to reflect on the simple things. The little things have healing properties to our soul. It will have a positive impact on our health.” Lanphere also emphasized the importance of a limited footprint. Eliminating any trail of pollution and keeping na-
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Tours are led down a mile of abandoned road in order to reach the St. Francis Dam disaster site. The dam failed in March 1928 and killed over 450 people, a memorial will be built to honor those that were lost. tional parks a healthy part of the ecosystem is a top priority for the NPS. CBU students Kinga Wisniewska freshman sports analytics major, and Zachary Zeman, freshman accounting major, run an Instagram account called @TravelingJeep. They use the account to share their travels to national parks in California and across the United States. “I am so pleased to hear the United States wants to expand and create more national parks,” Wisniewska said. “This
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will help preserve the beauty of the land, and promote more outdoor appreciation.” Wisniewska and Zeman have been able to build a community for those who appreci-
ate the outdoors and to connect with many other students at CBU. “It’s so incredible to see action being taken to conserve national parks. Future generations deserve to experience the world in the same beauty that we’ve been blessed to (experience),” Zeman said. The legislation also includes the expansion of five national parks, including Death Valley and Joshua Tree in California and Kennesaw Mountain, Ocmulgee Mounds and Fort Frederica in Georgia.
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‘Super bloom’ Continued from Page 1 but with some new conditions designed to keep the crowd levels under control. Guests are now required to pay for a shuttle system to get to the flowers in an attempt to cut down on overcrowding. Students at CBU have taken notice of this phenomenon in particular through social media and photos others have posted. Gabrielle Flores, sophomore film production major, said she has seen the flowers both along the side of the road and in her Instagram feed. “It’s beautiful to see this large an abundance of wildflowers; I’ve seen them all over Instagram,” Flores said. “It’s good that there have been so many wildflowers because of the heavy rainfall we’ve been experiencing.” Taylor Duncan, junior photography major, said she saw the “super bloom” in action and also witnessed the benefits it can present to her and her artwork. “I got to see the wildflowers at Lake Elsinore,” Duncan said. “As a photography major I had the joy of taking some models up to the poppy fields near the lake and got to photograph them and the fields there.” Duncan also attributes the “super bloom” to the overwhelming amount of rain that the Inland Empire area has experienced and sees the bright side of this stormy weather. “Being blessed with a lot of rain has made everything grow so beautifully,” Duncan said. Dr. Jacob Lanphere, associate professor of environmental science, emphasized the specific conditions needed for a “super
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Visitors from all over Southern California visit the wildflower fields that are experiencing a super bloom around the Los Angeles area. The super bloom is caused by the increase in rainfall.
bloom” to occur and how all of these have been present in Southern California recently. “They occur in years with sustained rainfall. Having rain one day then the next day keeps the soil saturated long enough, and then the sun isn’t enough to kill the plant,” Lanphere said. “This produces large amounts of flowers, but it doesn’t happen every year.” Lanphere also highlighted how the butterfly migration recently occurred and passed through Riverside is directly linked to the fact that the “super bloom” provides a way to sustain the butterflies.
“Migration of the painted ladies butterflies is a byproduct of the ‘super bloom.’ Scientists thought they were going to be in danger of dying off, but they recorded more than one billion migrating this year,” Lanphere said. In addition to this, Lanphere mentioned how the array of wildflower species recently appearing in the Southern California region has not only attracted tourists but also botanists who have come from across the nation to study these rare flowers. “Botanists are coming from all over the place to see
the Chocolate Lily. It rarely blooms but the sustained rainfall has provided the right conditions.,” Lanphere said. For CBU students who want to observe the wildflowers in the Inland Empire area, Lanphere recommends going to Lake Elsinore or the Santa Rosa Plateau and picking up a flower identification book to get the most out of this year’s phenomenon. Shuttles costing $10 per person are available weekends going to the poppy fields at Walker Canyon with expected wait times ranging from 45 minutes to two hours.
California Baptist University recently announced a new minor in American Sign Language. This new minor will focus on teaching not only the words and grammar of ASL, but fluency in deaf culture. Dr. Daniel Blair, director of the Center of Deaf Studies, said the ASL minor offers many benefits, including enhancements to career fields, including education, speech-language pathology and medical practice. “Experience, competence or fluency in a second language is an advantage in most fields of service, both for gaining employment and in actual practice,” Blair said. “ASL is considered the third most widely used language in Southern California behind English and Spanish, so it is imminently practical in this region of the country and other areas with large deaf populations.” Matthew Rankin, senior pre-nursing major, took some of the courses that will be required for the minor and said he hopes to work the new minor into his schedule once it becomes official. Knowing ASL and being fluent in deaf culture is an important factor of Rankin’s final career goals as a nursing major, he said. “I know that if I work
in a hospital I can shout up the hallway and someone will probably know Spanish,” Rankin said. “I can’t just shout up the hallway for an ASL interpreter.” Rankin said many CBU students may not even recognize the deaf community sitting right under their nose. “The culture is integrated within our culture but it’s totally separate as well,” Rankin said. “Now that I’ve been educated in some sense of the deaf community, I notice it more.” The new minor will include courses that teach the culture of the deaf community as well as the language. Ben Higgins, sophomore criminal justice major, has taken some ASL classes, because similar to Rankin he wanted to learn ASL because it is not well-known. “I had a friend who was deaf and I didn’t want that to limit me with our communication,” Higgins said. “The value is being able to communicate.” Rankin said the deaf community is one of the largest unreached people groups around the world. The new minor will also focus significantly on how to minister to the deaf. “We’ve got a huge section of unreached people in Riverside who’ve never heard of the gospel, never heard of Jesus, and that’s only because they’re deaf,” Rankin said.
Climate change impacts California’s weather patterns BY JANE ROBERTUS ASST. NEWS EDITOR
With record-breaking cold temperatures striking Southern California, many are wondering what it is that caused these conditions. At California Baptist University, students and faculty alike have noticed this cold front, combined with the far-reaching impacts of the polar vortex in the Midwest, bringing an unusually harsh winter to the Riverside area. Although it might seem at first glance that colder temperatures indicate the opposite of global warming, this is not necessarily the case. According to environmental experts,
changing climates can result in water evaporating faster, causing more precipitation in the form of snowfall and rain. Bonjun Koo, professor of environmental science, explained the controversy that can come with the topic of climate change and the implications it can have on the future. “The climate change controversy is an ongoing dispute about the effects of humans on global climate and about what policies should be implemented to avoid possible undesirable effects of climate change,” Koo said. Climate change is affecting all of the nation, not just Southern California, through record cold temperatures on
the East coast, snow in all 50 states and ice jams. Koo also elaborated on the role climate change can play in the abnormal weather seen in Southern California and the trends involved in these seasonal patterns. “I agree that recent warming indicates a fairly stable long-term trend, that the trend is largely human-caused, and that serious damage may result at some future date if steps are not taken to halt the trend,” Koo said. “Colder-than-usual temperatures and occasional snow flurries in the Inland Empire weather could be from the impact of climate change.” Students who have lived in Southern California their en-
tire lives noticed how this winter has been particularly harsh compared to those in previous years. Jacob Dimsey, sophomore graphic design major and Southern California native, noted how specifically he has seen this winter differ, both in the conditions that the Los Angeles area has been experiencing recently, as well as the severity of its impact. “It hasn’t been this cold ever since I can remember and it’s scary,” Dimsey said. “It snowed in Chino Hills, which is a shock because it’s never snowed since I’ve lived there.” Dimsey also pointed out the way the abnormal weather patterns can be observed, not just
in the winter but year-round. “It’s been impacting all our seasons and caused them to shift because it’s been colder in March instead of just in December and January, and it gets really hot in the summer,” Dimsey said. “Even in October it was still super-hot.” Elizabeth Pryor, junior psychology major, has seen these particular weather patterns impact her hometown in Blythe, Calif. “I live in the desert so I’m used to change of weather in the summer and winter, but I noticed this winter started earlier than normal and it’s been colder and lasted longer than recent winters,” Pryor said. Not only is the cold weather
impacting the region of Southern California, but the impact of the polar vortex, which is a concentrated area of low pressure and cold air, can also be seen nationwide. “A lot of people from the colder areas travel to my town to escape the cold weather,” Pryor said. “I was talking to someone from Maine the other day who said last summer was the warmest on record there and this winter has been the coldest in years.” Although weather experts are unsure about how long this harsher season will last, they say it has been one of the most frigid and bound to be one of the longest-enduring winters in recent years.
Riverside remembers Medal of Honor recipients, family BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR
Officials of Riverside National Cemetery held a ceremony March 2 for National Medal of Honor Day, which was held to remember the five Medal of Honor recipients buried at the cemetery. In 1990, Congress passed a resolution that declared March 25 National Medal of Honor Day to honor those who went above and beyond the call of duty, putting their lives on the line for their countrymen. The Medal of Honor is the highest award a member of the military can earn. There are currently only 72 veterans alive today who have received this honor. The Riverside National Cemetery is one of only four places in the United States that is designated as a Medal of Honor Memorial site, which was why the event was held at this location. “We want to point out that, though we tried to get a living Medal of Honor recipient at
this event, there are only 72 of them remaining,” said Cathy Ehlers-Metcalf, daughter of Staff Sergeant Walter Ehlers, who is buried at the cemetery. “Despite changing the date of our ceremony so more recipients could be free, we were not able to get someone this year, but we will continue to try.” Families of other Medal of Honor recipients were in attendance, including Brenda Wylde, daughter-in-law of a Medal of Honor recipient. “My father-in-law was a good Christian and a family man, and he was military through and through,” Wylde said. “This event was a touching and special event, getting to honor people who have been gone for a really long time and to continue to see and honor their ongoing legacies was incredible.” The keynote speaker during the ceremony was Randy Reeves under secretary of Veteran Affairs and a veteran himself, having served in the U.S. Air Force and Navy. Another notable speaker
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Members of the Gold Star Wives of America, an organization for widows whose spouses died while serving in the armed forces, pose in front of the Veterans Memorial March 2. The memorial is now adorned with wreaths representing the deceased Medal of Honor recipients. was Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA), who serves as District 41’s representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. “When I hear the stories of why these recipients got these awards, I am so humbled by their sacrifice and bravery,” Takano said. “It’s important
the members of this community take the time to hear these stories. “Hearing these stories will make you think about your purpose in this world.” Takano has been a strong advocate for veterans affairs. An example of his dedi-
cation include serving as the current chairman of the House committee on Veterans Affairs in the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The ceremony ended with a rifle salute and a cover of Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up.” Students interested in hear-
ing more about the lives of Medal of Honor recipients can check out Netflix’s documentary series titled “Medal of Honor” (2018). The documentary recalls and recreates those heroic moments in the lives of some of America’s finest countrymen.
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Randi Wuflestad, sophomore journalism and new media major, makes bath bombs for the first time in her college apartment’s kitchen as a fun way to take a break from the rigors of school.
Lifestyle Tries: Scented bath bombs BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Bath bombs are one of the newest beauty trends with companies such as Lush offering extravagant homemade designs with organic ingredients that help aid and relax the body. Typical bath bombs can cost anywhere from $6.95 to $9.95 when bought individually. Though these might not seem like outrageous prices, the total can add up quickly when one
buys multiple bath bombs. For something that dissolves within minutes of use, it may be more practical for some to just buy the ingredients and make them at home to save money. Supplies necessary to create bath bombs include baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, Epsom salt, coconut oil, soap or food coloring, measuring spoons and cups, round plastic fillable containers and a few essential oils. The ingredients in bath
Lifestyle Reviews BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream First Aid Beauty released the Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration in 2017 as a moisturizing product designed to restore hydration in the skin. The Ultra Repair Cream is described as an intense therapy for the skin infused with antioxidant boosters to soothe and repair distressed skin. It can be used for the face and body. This product is most suitable for people with dry skin. It can help even out skin-tone and alleviate redness and itching brought on by eczema.
bombs are said to be good remedies for soothing muscle aches. Including supplies, this DIY should cost no more than $18, which creates enough mixture for approximately half a dozen bath bombs. Note: It should only take about 10 minutes to assemble the bath bombs, but they also need a few hours to dry. • Step One: Combine one cup of baking soda, one half cup of cornstarch, one half cup of citric acid and one half cup
of Epsom salt in a large mixing bowl. • Step Two: In a separate bowl, mix two tablespoons coconut oil, nine drops of essential oil and one teaspoon of water. • Step Three: Gradually pour the liquid mixture into the large mixing bowl and whisk ingredients together. • Step Four: Add a few drops of food or soap coloring until you have the desired color for the bath bomb.
• Step Five (optional): Mix loose flower petals into the bath bomb base. • Step Six: Take the clear fillable containers and firmly pack the mixture inside, combining the two sides at the end to form the ball. • Step Seven: Let dry for at least three hours or overnight to get the best results. Once the bath bombs have completely dried, separate the clear containers. You should then find that the bath bombs
March Beauty Favorites Charlotte Tilbury – Hollywood Flawless Filter ($44): Can be used as a primer or highlighter; the perfect foundation for achieving a natural, youthful glow. Can be found online or in store at Sephora. Natasha Denona – Face glow foundation ($42): This hydrating and lightweight foundation is best for normal and dry skin types, leaving a long-lasting, dewy finish with SPF 15. Head over to Sephora to check it out. Huda Beauty – The new nude eyeshadow palette ($65): Provides a new take on the classic nude palette with pink undertones. The palette features 10 soft matte shadows and 8 shimmer/ glitter shadows, all highly pigmented with a a soft, slightly cream-like texture. Can be bought online or in store at Sephora. Fenty Beauty – Fenty glow lipgloss ($18): A universal shimmering nude color with rose undertones; looks beautiful with all skin tones. Head over to Sephora to check it out, or buy online at fenty beauty.com. The Body Shop – Tea tree face mask ($17): Skin-clearing facial mask infused with tea tree oil designed to deeply cleanse, refresh and clear the skin of blemishes. Can be found in store at Ulta Beauty or online at thebodyshop.com
When trying out the product, I found the product pro-
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vided an almost transformative quality after it was applied to the skin. Although the product was thick consistency, my skin absorbed the moisture effectively and it left behind a fresh and hydrated appearance. After using this product on my own dry skin, my skin felt smooth and refreshed, something it has definitely lacked during the winter season. This product is must-have for those needing a moisturizer to hydrate and relieve dry, irritated or sensitive skin. I recommend using First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream as a nightly moisturizer, as it does take some time to completely set into the skin. If applying directly before makeup, it may leave the skin feeling tacky underneath makeup products. In comparison to other creams, the Ultra Repair Cream has become my new go-to moisturizer. However, I recommend using a more lightweight face lotion in the morning such as the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, which retails for $16 and provides some of the same hydrating qualities as the Ultra Repair Cream for half the cost. However, if you are willing to spend more and splurge for the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream at $32, go for it. Having a proper nightly moisturizer is important in repairing parched skin to protect it from further dehydration and distress. The Ultra Repair Cream is gentle on sensitive skin and provides visible results after just a single use. It can be bought at Sephora and Ulta Beauty stores.
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have molded to the circular shape and can now be stored on their own. To use the bath bombs, simply drop a single bath bomb into a bath and watch as it fizzes and dissipates to reveal a colorful and sweet-smelling bath mixture. These bath bombs are simple to make, budget–friendly and can be customized to individual preference when it comes to the scent, color and other ingredients added.
Leaving home offers challenges, benefits BY ALYSE MESSMER
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR
As the majority of students at California Baptist University are from California, those from out-of-state can either have a more difficult or sometimes freeing college experience. According to CBU’s 2017 Institutional Profile, 91 percent of CBU students are from California, meaning the remaining 9 percent is a combination of out-of-state and international students. Moving away from home can be a major step for students and may bring many issues that those who live minutes from CBU may not experience. For out-of-state students, homesickness can hit hard. Grace Normoyle, sophomore electrical and computer engineering major from Maryland, said being far from home has caused her to miss her family. “I never wanted to leave home as my life revolves around family and living close to them. Then, I really felt God calling me to California through a series of nudges, answers to prayer and things lining up perfectly,” Normoyle said. Normoyle said there were many factors that weighed on her decision to move to California for college. “The frequency that I will see my family, the time zone difference, the challenge of getting plane tickets way ahead, (and) the feeling of being alone as well as making
big decisions without my family was a lot of change all at once,” Normoyle said. For other out-of-state students, living far from home has positive qualities, such as increased freedom for growth despite distance from family. Allen Fletcher, junior film major from Washington, said he was surprised by the benefits of living away from home.
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The independence of being so far from home really has helped me become my own person. Allen Fletcher, junior film major
“One benefit of being out-of-state is the almost complete independence it gives you,” Fletcher said. “As much as I love my family, when I graduated high school it was definitely time to leave the nest. Being out-of-state has given me the freedom to start my life on my own with no pressure to come home on the weekends. Also, I feel like my relationship with my family has improved with the distance and it makes going home for Christmas so exciting.” Fletcher said moving to a different state can include a few bumps in the road. “I’d say the biggest downside of being out-of-state is not having a car. I have a car
back home, but because of insurance reasons, I can’t bring it out-of-state yet. Also, traveling is difficult — it’s hard to pack your life into one to two suitcases. Other than that, there are probably zero drawbacks to being out-of-state, especially in this state,” Fletcher said. Moving far from home can bring a change of pace, minor cultural differences and extra hassle when flying home for breaks. Being out-of-state can also bring financial and community struggles. Dustin Lowe, director of Undergraduate Admissions, said students coming to CBU from out-of-state can have a more pressing financial burden, for reasons such as not receiving Cal Grants. “As students will be traveling to go home, they don’t have an option for state aid that California students have. Now, finances are a big obstacle for students in California as well, but it looks different for out-of-state students,” Lowe said. For those who come from out-of-state, many factors impact their college experience, whether it be changes in culture, finances, travel or homesickness. “The independence of being so far from home really has helped me become my own person and find myself. There is something refreshing about leaving so much behind and coming to a place where no one knows you. It’s humbling and sometimes difficult, but also very eye-opening,” Fletcher said.
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Learning through abusive friendships ty time may need to have more time with the other person to be assured their friendship is College friendships are often valued. Washburn also said friendthought of as lifelong friends, but with stress, family ties and ships need to include forgiveother situations, friendships ness, compassion and understanding. can become abusive. “Part of being a friend is As friendships are usually used to build up one anoth- forgiving one another. It’s comer, support and connect with pletely acceptable to change each other in both hard and fun or cancel plans every now and times, sometimes emotions and then,” Washburn said. “Yeah, it situations can stress a friend- may hurt when someone flakes ship into a more difficult rela- on something that you were looking forward to, but life haptionship. Hannah Washburn, fresh- pens. If people can’t be flexible, man civil engineering major, they have an unrealistic expecsaid friendships can sometimes tation for life.” “However, become emowhen canceling tionally abusive plans becomes without warning, a habit and they springing from difdon’t make an ficult situations or effort to amend, personalities, and red flags should can lead to many pop up. Peolong-lasting issues ple who value a and pains. friendship invest “ Fr i e n d s h i p s time and activecan become emoly pursue it. Retionally abusive Hannah Washburn, spect for each when more hurt is felt than joy- when freshman civil other is of the you feel used, engineering major essence. Respect each other’s inpressured or taken dividual lives, advantage of. The friendship can become one-sid- prior commitments and other ed, a burden, or too contami- friends. Respect their feelings, nated with guilt that you long opinions and lifestyle. Respect for what the relationship used them.” As respect is definitely needto be,” Washburn said. Friendships can be difficult ed for thriving friendships, it is when people have different love important to ensure there is relanguages that they expect from spect and care from both sides their friends, such as spending of a friendship. Braden Van Weerdhuizen, quality time, which others may not feel is as important to a sophomore psychology major, said respect is necessary in a strong friendship. While a friend may still friendship and that friendships think a relationship is great should be evaluated to make though only seeing someone sure both sides are being emoonce a week, someone who has tionally valued. “I have not been the best at a strong love language of quali-
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People who value a friendship invest time and actively pursue it. Respect their feelings, opinions, and lifestyle. Respect them.
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Aspects of friendships, such as quality time and communication, can be done out of love, however, these acts can easily become abusive. dealing with emotional abuse in friendships. However, I attempt to take some time for myself to re-evaluate our friendship and determine what I want in it. I try to voice my feelings of hurt and let them know that it causes a huge shift in the friend-
ship as you lose trust in someone who abuses you and try to let time heal the wounds that were caused by the abuse,” Van Weerdhuizen said. Abuse in friendships can come from both sides, so remembering how a friendship
should function can help fix the hurt that may be occurring. Natalie Rios, assistant director of the CBU Counseling Center, said one of the most important things to emphasize in a friendship is genuine care for others.
“Friends can play a positive role in people’s lives. They can be an important support system, helping others during any struggles or hardships. Friends can also offer encouragement, compassion, and a willingness to listen,” Rios said.
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How to resolve roommate conflicts, disputes in an effective, healthy way BY MARIA GAMEZ
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Moving in with roommates can be distressing, but by setting grounds rules students can have an exhilarating and rewarding experience. Whether students are moving into a shared dorm, house or their first apartment, having a healthy and respectful roommate relationship can impact well-being. With an overloaded and chaotic school or work schedule, living in a positive environment can aid in alleviating stress while building new and long-lasting relationships. Catherine Small, freshman pre-nursing major, said she enjoys living with her roommates because they all share their personal belongings while still maintaining distance and embracing their private lives. “The key to getting along with roommates is setting clear boundaries while still maintaining communication and
checking in to make sure ev- own thing and know that we are erything is good between you,” adults; therefore, we shouldn’t Small said. “When we moved in, have to set them,” Mascote said. we did set some rules and stan- “I would like to be respected as dards so there is no conflict or a person since we do see each miscommunication in our ex- other every day and share the same living space.” pectations.” Although Some California Bapstudents tist University’s make the Office of Residecision dence Life staff to move members work in with diligently to pair friends, eiroommates who ther makpossess compating their Alyssa Mascote, ible qualities, it living situation toljunior radiological is each student’s erable and sciences major r e s p o n s i b i l i t y to communicate relaxed or effectively and find a common unsavory and unsettling. Alyssa Mascote, junior ra- ground with roommates. Establishing a cleaning diological sciences major, said although the experience can be guideline, visitation hours and entertaining, she has encoun- overall house expectations can tered a variety of obstacles that help students avoid conflict and can occur when living with oth- limit uncomfortable roommate behavior. ers without house regulations. Kirk Bernal, associate direc“We didn’t set rules or standards because we just do our tor of the Office of Residence
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I would like to be respected as a person since we do see each other every day and share the same living space.
Life, said communicating can prevent any future misunderstandings and students can take this opportunity to learn about each other’s lifestyles. “Many colleges and universities believe in a shared living environment because of the out-of-the-classroom learning that happens when living in a community,” Bernal said. “In addition to our department’s goal to provide academic, personal, spiritual and social support in the living areas, we see the shared living environment as an opportunity for residents to continue growing in communication, compromise and learning from others in their community.” Making the commitment to move in with roommates can be nerve-racking and at times stressful. Living with others can also be an excellent learning experience. Students can learn to be more self-aware while building long-lasting memories and having a positive experience.
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Riverside honors U.S. military veterans at Medal of Honor ceremony
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4. Darrin Cummins, former U.S. Air Force sargeant, admires the Veterans Memorial and pays his respects to those who have served. 5. All Medal of Honor recipients were honored with a floral wreath that had their name displayed across it. Photos by Danielle Lutjens and Reagan Lee
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Cullen’s Column:
Crosstown Showdown entertains in DI era
SPORTS EDITOR
Despite a challenging non-conference schedule in its first Division I season, California Baptist University softball is currently 14-17 with a handful of impressive wins and tournament performances. The Lancers opened the season with an appearance at the Aggie Classic, where they picked up a win against the University of North Texas. CBU returned home to blank softball powerhouse Fresno State University 8-0 in five innings. CBU then went winless at the University of the Pacific Tournament, but bounced back with a 1-1 performance at the University of California, Riverside Tournament, the Lancers Reagan Lee | Banner then split a home series with California Baptist University’s softball team celebrates after Halle Rosario, senior criminal justice major, the University of South Dakota hit a home run against Southern Utah University that helped lead the Lancers to victory. and won four of six games at the better and that was our plan tra innings and had to win the in conference play,” BudingFresno State tournament. Anise Avalos, senior psy- from the beginning: Just worry game on a walk-off. Baber said er said. “Our biggest focus has chology major and shortstop. about getting better each week.” he was pleased with the way been on our defense recently.” Budinger said the biggest Mackenzie Budinger, his team responded, but he acWas looking for improvement from the team in the UCR tour- junior finance major and first knowledged his squad has areas takeaway for the Lancers was learning to keep fighting debaseman, came to CBU after in need of improvement. nament. “We still have got to get spite facing adversity. “Our goal in (the UCR tour- two years at Coastal Carolina “Playing so many tough better on defense. There is no nament) is to have fun and get University. “Being a transfer has allowed doubt about it,” Baber said. “We teams prior to our conference, better every game,” Avalos said. After sweeping a double- me to bring a new perspective are starting to get key hits and we learned how to answer header with Southern Utah to the team, and I emphasize that was our biggest problem back no matter the situation,” University, Bill Baber, head how important it is to play as early on. We are starting to get Budinger said. “Our clutch hits coach of softball, said his team a team,” Budinger said. “Our those now, but we have got to started to come into play and that really helped us win some is starting to play its best soft- team knows how to come to- play better defense.” Budinger echoed her coach’s games.” gether and support one another ball of the season. The Lancers opened Westdesire to tighten up the Lancer “We’re learning how to play in the good and bad times.” ern Athletic Conference comIn their second game against defense. together,” Baber said. “They “Having more consistent petition with a 6-4 win in a are starting to believe in each Southern Utah, the Lancers other a lot more than they were gave up a seven-run lead in the errorless games will be a huge three-game series at California BUSDWe CBU OL 818.qxp_Layout 1 10/10/18 3:57 PM to Page 3 exthing we look forward to having State University, Bakersfield. of the seventh force before. areAD gradually getting top
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As the Lancers sought to prove themselves in their first year of Division I competition, the first step was to show they could compete as a DI institution in the city of Riverside. That meant head-to-head competition with its intown rival, the University of California, Riverside. When I previously wrote about the rivalry, it was waiting on an official name. Now billed as the Crosstown Showdown, it has become a must-see event in Riverside. Coming into the 201819 school year, the Lancers were 20-115-3 all-time against the Highlanders, according to CBU’s athletics website. This year gave CBU the opportunity to have a fresh start in the rivalry as the second DI school in the Inland Empire. The Crosstown Showdown opened Sept. 22 with UCR’s men’s soccer team edging the Lancers 2-1 in overtime. The Highlanders would win their conference tournament. The Lancers swept the first edition of the showdown on the basketball court, with the men winning 80-70 on the road and the women picking up a 65-57 home win. CBU volleyball defeated UCR in five
sets during its first match iofthe Events Center. Both CBU men’s and women’s cross country teams finished ahead of UCR at their respective invitationals, with men taking first at the UCR Highlander invite. In addition, Lancer women’s golf finished ahead of UCR at the Battle at the Rock tournament. CBU distance track joined on the crosstown fun but fell short March 23 at UCR Invitational. In the spring, CBU baseball dropped all three games against the Highlanders in a home-andaway series. Lancer softball had two matchups against UCR cancelled. The 201819 edition of the Crosstown Showdown will instead wrap up April 10 on the softball diamond. With only two CBU sports losing to UCR this year, CBU has definitely made a strong introduction as the new kid on the Division I block in the Inland Empire. Despite the apparent dominance by the Lancers this year, the DI version of the rivalry is just getting started. The close matchups between the two schools show Riverside sports fans have much to be excited about.
Swim closes successful season CBU men’s swim team finishes second in impressive performance BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
California Baptist University men’s and women’s swim and dive closed their first Division I season March 14-16 competing at the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America National Invitational in Cleveland. The men finished as runners-up and the women ranked 21st out of 60 teams. “It was a great meet,” said Rick Rowland, head coach of men’s and women’s swimming and diving. “It is the first one that we have attended while we are going through this provisional Division I status.” Jerome Heidrich, senior psychology major, said he is happy with the results, which were beyond their expectations. The men expected a top10 finish and ending up taking second place. “It is a good start for our first
season in DI. In the (CSCAA) National Invite facing other DI programs and getting second place is definitely something we can build on,” Heidrich said. Rebeca Oviedo, freshman political science major, said the women did well placing 21st because it was their first time competing in a swim meet of this level. “The level of the meet, in general, is really high,” Oviedo said. “But it was really fun to compete with people that are better than you.” Rowland said it was a challenging meet as the team had just gotten back from conference championships. “It is hard because the team just got out of taper (narrowing down practice to be in championship shape) from conference, and it is always hard to double taper,” Rowland said. “(Despite that) we had some (swimmers) hitting seasonal best times, even lifetime bests.” Oviedo said having back-toback championship meets is difficult. “It’s hard (staying) in (competition) shape for an extra week,” Oviedo said. “I have never done (it) before.” Being right after the conference championship, Heidrich said the team did not have a
specific goal coming into the meet. “This is the first competition that we didn’t have a goal, (since) it was (only) two weeks after our conference championships,” Heidrich said. “We swam conference with the mindset of that being our last competition. We just tried to bring whatever that is left in us out.” The team took nine men and seven women to the event, Rowland said it was a solid group of swimmers. “We test out the meet and this is the group that we brought. They did pretty well,” Rowland said. “Next year we are looking to bring a bigger group.” As the organizational championship meet grows, Rowland said the meet will become more competitive, he expects more teams to take part next year. “I expect the (qualifying time) cuts to be faster, and I expect more teams,” Rowland said. “I go to the CSCAA (coaching) clinics every year and there were 500 coaches there, so every coach in the country knows about it.” The CSCAA National Invitational marked the end of the swimming and diving team’s first DI season.
Swim Season Success Oct. 6, 2018
Both teams open the season with first-place finishes at the PCSC Pentathalon event.
Oct. 20, 2018
CBU men win first Division I dual against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Oct. 27, 2018
CBU earns first Western Athletic Conference wins in duals with California State University, Bakersfield.
Dec. 15, 2018
CBU men take first at the two-day Lancer Swim/Dive invitational event hosted by CBU.
Feb. 28, 2019
March 2, 2019
CBU men finish as runners-up at the WAC Championship meet.
March 14, 2019
Rebeca Oviedo becomes the first Lancer to win a conference championship.
CBU men’s 200-yard freestyle relay team wins the Lancers’ first national title at the CSCAA National Invitational.
Feb. 28, 2019
March 16, 2019
Jerome Heidrich wins CBU’s first men’s conference title at the WAC Championships.
CBU men earn runner-up finish at CSCAA National Invitational.
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Soccer faces spring games BY DANIELLE LUTJENS STAFF WRITER
California Baptist University’s men’s soccer team kicks into gear a little early this year as they compete in spring games to prepare for the regular season next fall. The Lancers finished the fall season with nine wins, nine losses and one tie. They hope to use the experience and game time they gain this spring season to better their overall statistics and performance in the future. CBU has 19 returning players who have been training since they wrapped up their regular season games under the leadership of Coe Michaelson, head coach of soccer. Michaelson has been CBU men’s soccer head coach since January 2016 and plans to use his experience and knowledge to drive the team forward. Looking back on the fall season, Michaelson evaluated the topics that need to be developed within the group — the training load, the fatigue the players are carrying, and when the next game is — to determine the type of training. “We try to work on things that promote growth and learning for the group as we train at high-intensity levels involving a tactical focus with minimal downtime,” Michaelson said, “But the best kind of fitness for soccer is through actually playing the game.” Along with a combination of strength training and normal practices, Linus Mansson, junior business administration major and defender, said there are other ways the Lancers are growing as a team. “Since we lost some of our seniors, we are learning new po-
sitions that we are not used to playing,” Mansson said. “This helps us to be diversified individually and versatile as a team, allowing us to play wherever we are needed.” Not only do the spring scrimmages give the team time to work on learning new skills, but it also gives the team time to grow in community with one another. “Chemistry can either help you achieve above the actual level of the team or underperform when it’s bad,” Michaelson said. “We prioritize this and it’s something we consider with every player we add to our roster.” Victor Aguirre, junior business administration major and midfielder, explained how team chemistry is a pivotal part of team success, making the spring an essential part in building this aspect. “Chemistry plays a huge part in the success of the team. The more we get along, the more willing we are to go that extra mile on (the) field for one another when things don’t go our way,” Aguirre said. “Chemistry changes a team from a group of individuals into a family.” Through training and team bonding, this spring season promises hope for continual progress as the team takes on some high-ranking opponents. Their games include California State University, Northridge, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Irvine, who each held a spot in the NCAA Division I top-25 rankings last fall. The Lancers will also face Azusa Pacific University and California State University, San Bernardino, who fared well in Division II competition and postseason.
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Bryan Pope, freshman business administration major, works hard to keep the lead for the Gold team during California Baptist University’s baseball Fall Classic.
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WRESTLING
CBU capped its first year of Division I competition with four wrestlers being named All-Americans at the National Collegiate Open event. Zach Schrader, redshirt sophomore marketing major, led the Lancers by winning the heavyweight championship. Daxton Gordon, redshirt junior biology major, was a runner-up at 149 pounds. Two other Lancers finished top-six in their weight classes.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Lancers capped off a banner inaugural Division I season by hosting a first-round postseason matchup in the Women's National Invitational Tournament. CBU fell 91-79 on March 20 against Pepperdine University to finish the season with an 18-12 record. CBU finished as the runner-up in the Western Athletic Conference regular-season standings after going 11-5 in conference play and closing out the season with nine wins in the final 10 games.
MEN’S BASKETBALL The season came to a close, March 20, in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational tournament with a 56-55 loss to Loyola Marymount University. The Lancers earned a 16-15 record in their inaugural DI season. Men's basketball closed out the regular season in sixth place in the WAC with a 7-9 conference record. The Lancers picked up several key wins including handing eventual WAC tournament champion New Mexico State University its only conference loss in a game on Jan. 3.
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Samantha Martirez, junior journalism and new media major, competes in Battle At The Rock tournament Feb. 11-12 at the University of California, Riverside.
Martirez impacts CBU golf BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
Samantha Martirez, junior journalism and new media major, has contributed to the women’s golf team at California Baptist University for three years. Martirez is originally from Manggahan Pasig City, Philippines. She was introduced to golf by her father when she was 10 years old. “I remember watching Tiger Woods on TV and I was like, 'I want to do that',” Martirez said. One of her goals was to get a scholarship to play golf in the United States. She had never heard of CBU until an alumnus reached out to her, telling her CBU was interested in having Martirez join the team. “When I toured the campus, I really liked the school atmosphere,” Martirez said.
Marc Machado, head coach of women’s golf, said Martirez stood out to him because of her world-traveling experience. “She has played in so many tournaments in different states and different countries, and she has a wealth of experience and accomplishments at a young age,” Machado said. Erica Wang, senior business administration major, said Martirez's experience in golf has taught the team in many ways. “She brings depth into our team and a deeper understanding of tournament golf through her experiences of trial and error,” Wang said. “I appreciate and love her determination to constantly get better, which pushes me, as well.” In the Philippines, Martirez went to an all-girls school and was homeschooled her last two years of high school. She said
she experienced culture shock when she came to the United States. “The environment was completely different,” Martirez said. “I didn’t know a lot about American culture even though I was exposed to it through media. I didn’t know how to interact with Americans.” Martirez said the biggest shock to her was calling elders by their first name. “I always find myself asking my teammates or coach, ‘How do I refer to this person? Do I just call them by the first name?'” When Martirez started playing golf at CBU, she said she noticed herself change from being individualistic to team-centric. In the Philippines, Martirez recalled that individual results and winning were the focus. The women’s
golf team motto at CBU is “Team is greater than I.” Machado said Martirez has invested much into the golf program at CBU. “She has really embraced this team and what we stand for,” Machado said. Not only has Martirez learned about the importance of being team-oriented,but she has also been awakened to the importance of the mental part of the game. “Here in college golf there is a team aspect that goes into it as well as being in a good mental state,” Martirez said. “I have to learn how to be in a good athletic mindset.” After college, Martirez said she is not sure if she wants to pursue playing golf professionally. She said she has always dreamed of moving to New York to become a broadcast journalist.
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College students find comfort at tea house Ding Tea offers comfortable environment for students to study and relax
rates Ding Tea from other tea houses is the quality of tea they serve and its distinct flavor. “We brew-high quality tea from Taiwan. All our drinks are made to order,” Trang said. “I would say for this location, a fan favorite would be our Wintermelon Milk Tea. It has a very distinctive taste, very rich and sweet.” Apart from its distinct flavor, BY ADAM DOUGLAS the tea house’s aesthetic sets it BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR apart from others. During the There are several tea hous- construction of Ding Tea’s Rives that serve boba in Riverside, erside location, Trang said the but one of the newest tea hous- atmosphere is something that es, Ding Tea, is seeking to serve he had in mind to attract the high-quality Taiwanese tea in a younger crowd. “I wanted a place that is hip college-friendly environment. Ding Tea is a franchise from and has a very college-friendly Taichung, Taiwan, with three vibe where people can come in to study or hang out locations in with friends,” Trang Southern Calsaid. ifornia. In DeMany are surcember 2018, prised by the comthe doors to its fortable atmoRiverside losphere Ding Tea cation opened, offers its visitors. yielding a large Zara Hurtado, crowd from University of Calneighboring colifornia, Riverside, leges. At first Nghi Trang, graduate student, visited the boba glance it is easy Owner of Ding Tea house for the first to overlook Ding Tea as it is burrowed between time and said she enjoyed the buildings on University Avenue. restaurant’s accommodations However, the inside of the tea while drinking her mango black house offers a warm and simple tea. “I was surprised at how aesthetic with floral-decorated walls, comfortable seating and trendy Ding Tea is, given that a neon sign that spells out “ain’t it’s such a hole-in-the-wall spot nothing but a tea thang” — a that you don’t even notice from the side of the street. Their aespun on the classic rap single. According to Nghi Trang, thetic and table games are what owner of Ding Tea, what sepa- make it worth coming back,”
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Ke’Aira Wilkes, junior communication studies major, takes a break from the rigorous responsibilities of student life by taking a trip to Ding tea in order to relax and enjoy a boba milk tea at the colorful Ding Tea in Riverside. Hurtado said. While customers wait for their orders, they are free to use some of the board and card games at their tables. Ke’Aira Wikes, junior com-
munication studies major at California Baptist University, has visited the restaurant twice and said she was surprised by the crowd that the tea house attracted.
“I got a brown sugar milk tea and it was really good. I’ve never heard about it before but I love trying new boba places,” Wikes said. “The setup was really cool. I went both at night and day
time and it got really rowdy at night.” Ding Tea is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is located at 1575 University Ave #E, in downtown Riverside.
Information age moves forward at CBU BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER
ASST BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR Technology has come a long way, especially in the last 20 years, and California Baptist University always upgrades to match the times. CBU had a rather steep technology curve through the ‘90s and has only continued to grow since then. Prior to that, technology developments were slow and incremental. Tracing CBU’s history with technology before the 1990s is difficult. However, it is known that CBU never had the original large, old-fashioned computers that filled entire rooms. Some professors in the 1980s used early machines with dial-up connections, none of which were provided by the university. Advanced technology devices were few and far between. In the mid 1980s, some secretar-
ies in various departments got AOL email addresses for their department. Dr. Bruce Stokes, professor of anthropology and behavioral sciences, said in the 1980s it was up to each person to bring his or her own computer. “When I came here in 1984, there were chalk boards and telephones. If you wanted a computer you had to bring your own… Those of us who were using computers saw the benefit they could bring,” Stokes said. Sometime in the early 90s there were a few scattered computers that students could access. However, these were early machines that were not part of a greater network. In 1994, the student information system first came online, a self-contained system that allowed professors to store students’ grades, but this did not allow internet access until
1997 or 1998. The first comput- 2010, CBU expanded that coner lab for students that allowed nection to be campus-wide. In the early 2000s, PalmPifull internet access opened in lots were all the rage with CBU 1996 in Mission Hall. According to David Marley, faculty and staff. These were director of infrastructure in In- devices that allowed people to formation Technology services, receive emails and view their calendar at any CBU installed ethtime. Around ernet in 1997 or this time that 1998 in Smith Hall, students were Simmons Hall, required to have some of Lancer email addresses. Arms and offices. InsideCBU This was a major was developed in upgrade over the Dr. Bruce Stokes, 2003, and most old phone-reliant connections. Professor of of the old tube A network Anthropology and monitors were replaced with was finally built Behavioral Sciences flat-screen moniin 1997 as well. tors around 2008 The campus had a three-megabyte connection or 2009. CBU began using Blackthat was wired only. Today, CBU has three gigabytes of connec- board for courses in 2001. Laption and has offered wireless tops became big in the early connections in lobbies and the to mid-2000s as they became library since around 2009. In more affordable. The first 3D
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Light Phone simplifies smartphones BY MICHAEL HANSEN
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printer at CBU came on the scene in the mid-2010s as well. Around 2007, CBU converted all of its classrooms to smart classrooms that either had a computer in class or had a connection for one, according to Dr. Gayne Anacker, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “When I first got to CBU we had many classrooms that weren’t smart classrooms. The big push was to make them all smart with a digital projector and either a computer in class or a hookup for a laptop ... I came here in 2004 and that was taken care of by 2007 or 2008,” Anacker said. Around 2011 CBU began offering its first purely online programs, which are currently a part of Online and Professional Studies. Marley said when you look at CBU’s technology history as a whole, it has done a good job of
Smartphones are amazing devices, but the internet and social media accessed on them can feel heavy, figuratively speaking. But now there is a lighter phone in town, and its name is The Light Phone. The Light Phone is a palmsized cellphone that uses a 2G network to make and receive phone calls and can also store nine phone numbers on speed dial. The phone can be purchased from The Light Phone website and the sim card costs $5 per month. The origin of The Light Phone, ironically, came fromco-founder Joe Hollier’s time spent in a Google incubator, or think tank, aimed at designing smartphone apps. When Hollier was in this Google incubator, the idea for The Light Phone struck him. “I thought wow, the last thing the world needs is an-
other smartphone app. If I was to make an app, it’d be to get someone off their phone,” Hollier said. “That idea quickly became the basis for The Light Phone, a phone away from your phone, a way to leave your smartphone behind and enjoy quality time doing what you love the most, free of distractions and notifications.” Hollier and Tang designed the phone to be like an accessory in a wardrobe. If a person feels like going out for a distraction-free night, he or she can bring the Light Phone and leave the smartphone at home. Glorie Tasabia, junior aviation science major at California Baptist University, said the Light Phone is a great idea. “It would be a good investment when trying to go on a fast (from the internet and social media),” Tasabia said. London Colbert, senior kinesiology major, said she would buy the phone, especially after she discovered the per-
sonal benefits of taking a break from social media. “When I took a yearlong break from social media it changed my whole worldview because I got to think for myself,” Colbert said. Smartphone users will undoubtedly want more out of a phone than the ability to make phone calls. This is why Hollier and Tang are releasing the Light Phone 2, a phone with a 4G network, calls, text messaging and GPS tracking, which will be available around July 2019. Those who donate $300 to the Light Phone 2 project on www.indiegogo.com are rewarded with the new device. Other capabilities, such as voice command and ride sharing are also being considered for future Light Phones. The Light Phone 1 is currently sold out because of high demand, but reservations can be made at https://www.thelightphone.com/reserve for when the phone is available.
BUSINESS & TECH 11 Learning the basics of music production March 29, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 11
BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER
ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR Much of the music college students consume is produced partially or entirely with digitally produced sound. With a little practice and the right tools, they can make similar music themselves. There are simple tools and approaches students can take to jump right into producing their own tunes in no time. An understanding of music theory is not essential but can be beneficial to the quality of music production. Dom Giavonni, an independent music producer who works with several artists from the Inland Empire, affirms the value of knowing basic music theory. “An understanding of music theory is important. It helps you develop styles and understand where the music is going,” Giavonni said. One needs the tools of the trade. These include music production software, a beat pad or keyboard and quality speakers. There are a plethora of software options available, such as Logic X Pro, Ableton, Pro Tools and FL Studio. Any computer will suffice for music production as long as it is powerful enough to run the producer’s software of choice. Having an audio setup with a good interface to plug into the laptop is an important step. Some argue speakers are the most important part of the producer’s hardware. It is recommended to play the perfected sound on car speakers and low-quality systems to ensure it sounds good on all systems. As for keyboards, midi controllers and beat pads, there
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Joey Ramos, sophomore worship arts major, plays around with some beats. Ramos said he started making tracks when he was a junior in high school. are many options, as well. Some feature both two tools in one, such as the Akai Pro MPK. The last and most important thing to go into production with is positive mindset. Giavonni
said it is valuable to have a lead element, support element and bass, just like a band with traditional instruments. Another learning curve is trying to produce the sound
that is in the artist’s head on the actual software. Rachel Nix, sophomore music education major, said she experiences this challenge firsthand. “I can hear where I want a
song to go in my mind, but technology isn’t in our minds, so we can’t just get a song just like we want it to be,” Nix said. According to Joey Ramirez, sophomore worship arts major,
music production takes time and practice to master. “Try to produce one track a day or a week because the more you produce, the more skill you can get and use,” Ramirez said.
Essaybot helps students write their essays papers to write and little time, she would use Essaybot. “If it could help me create an Artificial Intelligence has outline, I would use it,” Orr said. Jennifer Tronti, assistant been helping people correct spellings of words on their professor of English and diphones for years, but now, it rector of the English program, can write full essays. This new expressed concerns about how Essaybot and similar technoloAI is called Essaybot. When arriving at essaybot. gies will affect students’ perforcom, one is prompted to give mance in and out of school. “It robs the students of Essaybot a title or topic. Essaybot then takes this information learning the skill (of writing) and gathers articles, stories themselves, which is the whole and essays in common with point of why we’re here (at what was typed in the search CBU),” Tronti said. “We’re relying too much bar from its dataon technology to base. The “writer” write for us and can then select the individual is an introductory not going through paragraph, which the motions and Essaybot then paraphrases, alJennifer Tronti, learning, real logical critical thinklowing the writer assistant professor of ing.” to avoid claims English and director Dr. Cynthia of plagiarism or Boes, professor of cheating. of English Program communication Essaybot also studies, said writensures that documents will not be recognized ing services similar to Essaybot by Turnitin. To create the rest have existed before, but in the of the document, the process is form of people being paid to similar. The machine takes one write for others. She expressed paragraph at a time, paraphras- feelings of concern for students es it and fits it into the docu- who would use Essaybot to help them obtain a degree or get ment until it is finished. If one has trouble starting good grades. “The reason why employers or finishing sentences, Essaybot suggests a variety of ways to want people who have a college craft sentences that eventually education is because they want become paragraphs and whole people who are able to think and who have worked through documents. Once the AI finishes scan- ideas,” Boes said. “If you’re not ning the article, it checks the learning to do that, then you’re document for grammar and not prepared for the real world.” Students may use Essaybot spelling mistakes and generates a bibliography or citation to write and help them fill in page from its vast database of their essays, but as these professors say it would be better for sources. Erin Orr, senior anthropol- them to write without Essaybot ogy major, said with mounds of to maximize their learning.
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Pablo Leiva, freshman architecture major, enjoys his first time eating lunch at BurgerIM in Riverside with a friend.
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BurgerIM serves fresh duos and trios BY MICHAEL HANSEN
ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR For many, one burger may be just enough, but at BurgerIM, they encourage customers to eat two or three. BurgerIM is pronounced in Hebrew as “Burger-eem,” meaning “many burgers.” It is a restaurant from Israel that wants its customers to enjoy at least two burgers at once with endless possibilities to customize them. At BurgerIM, burgers can be ordered as follows: a single burger costs $6.99, a duo of burgers costs $6.99 and a trio of burgers costs $9.99. Customers can order as many as 16 burgers at the same time, which costs $44.99. As its name suggests, BurgerIm is all about options. There are 11 different types of 3-ounce patties offered, including Waygu beef, 28-day dry-aged beef, Spanish beef, breaded chicken, lamb, turkey, meat-free options,
Jalapeno & Cheese, Garlic Aioli fish and falafel. The burgers can be served on and Bacon & Cheese. Pablo Leiva, freshman arwhite or wheat buns or be lettuce-wrapped. BurgerIM offers chitecture major at California burgers such as the classic burg- Baptist University, was nearly er with ingredients including unable to decide what to eat because the restauAmerican cheese rant has so many and a house sauce, options. a California-style “It was diffiburger with Swiss cult choosing just cheese and chipoone item,” Leiva tle mayo, a Cowsaid. “The quirky boy-style burger menu items were with an onion reminiscent of ring and barbebig-city bistros cue sauce, and the from Caliente burger Kelvin Flores, people Buzzfeed travel with pepper jack Owner of BurgerIM, miles to visit.” cheese and habaMagnolia Location Aside from nero mayo. the burgers and BurgerIM is also dedicated to variety with fries, BurgerIM also sells boneits sides, including fries in three in and boneless chicken wings different options – signature with sauces, such as barbeque, round-cut fries, sweet potato buffalo and sweet crunchy chili and regular fries, onion rings garlic. Kelvin Flores, owner of and the option to have halfand-half of any of the choices of BurgerIM’s Magnolia location sides. To top the sides, custom- in Riverside, said he recomers can order Cajun Seasoning, mends ordering his favorite
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Everything is cooked to order, so when you get it you can gather lots of flavors because it’s all fresh.
burger, the dry-aged beef Cowboy style. “It’s like the Western Bacon Cheeseburger, but with ours, we put a lot of premium flavor into it. Everything is cooked to order so when you get it, you can gather a lot of flavors because it’s all fresh,” Flores said. Nicole Flojo, Riverside resident, said she thought the ingredients made a difference. “It’s a little on the pricey side considering the portion size, but the quality shows. I enjoyed it and would eat there again,” Flojo said. Flores also said that unlike other locations, his location offers gluten-free buns instead of lettuce wraps and will be hosting “Wing Wednesday,” a day in which the wings will be offered at lower prices, which have yet to be determined. BurgerIM is located on the corner of Magnolia Street and University Avenue and is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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think we had about 500 people. Based on the parking situation, I think we have tripled that,” Mundy said. Mundy said the group for which she works also aids in other large aspects of the park such as fundraising.
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Steven Moreno-Terrill state park interpreter
“The park is an operating grove and that’s what funds the organization. We oversee the gift shop as well as the amphitheater and the picnic area,” Mundy said. “We also are in charge of raising funds so we can build the park out to what the park was envisioned to be when the plan was officially established in the beginning.” History is a major focus at the California Citrus Historic Park. At the visitor’s center, many exhibits showcasing the history of citrus in Southern California are on display. Terrill said preserving the history of the citrus industry is
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Jaclyn Greene, freshman health major, enjoys a taste of fresh citrus given to her by a volunteer at the Citrus Tasting and Family Festival in California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside, Calif. one of the main focuses of the park. “We focus on the local history, people involved, laborers, the communities involved, the multicultural landscape, different immigrant and migrant groups who came to work in the citrus industry,” Terrill said. “(We want to) make the park an inclusive space and make sure all the different types of people of Riverside are repre-
sented so they can see themselves in the groves.” Jaclyn Greene, freshman public health major, said she enjoys history, so walking through the visitor’s center and viewing the different exhibits was her favorite part of the event. She said she also enjoyed the opportunity to get to know the Riverside community a little better. “It was a good opportunity to be around people you wouldn’t
necessarily meet on a normal basis. It was a very diverse and different group of people and that was really cool,” Greene said. “I got to know the community as a whole a little better. Being able to have a shared experience with people, even if you’re not good friends, is really cool for me.” At the tasting tables, Greene tried many different varieties of
citrus including lemons, oranges and grapefruit. Terrill said while the park focuses on preservation, it is also a working citrus grove. “We sit on almost 300 acres and the bulk of it is dedicated to Washington Navel oranges, which are the oranges that gave this region its rise to prominence, making Riverside and inland Southern California the citrus empire that it is today,”
Terrill said. Across the street, Gless Ranch sells fresh oranges and other citrus along with nuts and different candies for an affordable price. The next time one finds a few spare hours on their hands, they should consider stopping by the California State Citrus Park for an afternoon of learning about the history of Riverside and its role in the citrus industry.
Renowned Motown singer Diana Ross celebrates 75th Birthday BY SARAH BOUTIN ASST. A&E EDITOR
The Motown scene would not be the same without Diana Ross’s familiar powerhouse voice. The world celebrated and was reminded of her achievements March 26 as she just celebrated her 75th birthday. Ross was born March 26, 1944, in Detroit, where she first got her start as a singer. Ross is most known for being the lead vocalist of the renowned group, the Supremes. Starting off in the 1960s, the Supremes were the most popular act on their label, Motown Records. Following the group’s rising success, Ross left in the 1970s to become a solo act. This catapulted her to even more stardom when she became one of the top-selling female artists in America. Some of her hit songs include “Ain’t No Mountain High
Enough” (1970), “Love Hangover” (1976), “Endless Love” (1981) and “I’m Coming Out” (1980). Antoinette Murray, applied faculty of the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music, said Diana Ross herself and her music reached many different people. “Besides the fact that she sang lead on most of the material The Supremes made, she is emotive. When you listen and watch Diana Ross, she makes you feel something,” Murray said. “She identifies with many different groups of people. In that way, she is a unifier and that is special.” Leading up to her 75th birthday, Ross has been celebrating by reminiscing about her past. The past couple of weeks she has been posting old photographs and videos from her life on social media. At this year’s 61st Grammy Awards, Ross performed a birthday celebration in which she
sang her songs “Best Years of My Life” (1993) and “Reach Out and Touch” (1970). Almost 50 years since the start of her career, Ross is still creating music and performing to audiences everywhere. Her passion for music and her professionalism reminds the world why she was named Female Entertainer of the Century by Billboard magazine. Selina Torres, senior film production major, said she discovered Ross at an early age, which helped her understand the impact she had in the world. “When I was younger, I would hang out at my uncle and aunt’s house and one day my uncle was cleaning and heard her song “I’m Coming Out, “which is what caused me to know of her,” Torres said. “She most definitely raised the bar in her music based on the amount of songs that made it
in the Top 100s.” Diana Ross eventually earned a Guinness World Record for having a total of 70 hit singles, which is more than any female solo singer in the United States and the United Kingdom. Kayla Josephson, senior psychology major, said people should know who Diana Ross is because she is considered one of the most influential performers of all time. “Students should know who she is since she has had such a huge influence on music. She is one of the best female singers because she has a really good voice and a good stage presence,” Josephson said. Ross is not letting her age stop her from doing what she loves and is not slowing down anytime soon. At 75 years old she is continuing to make her mark on the world.
Brands use ‘shockvertising’ as marketing tool in fashion BY ABBY WOLF
ASST. A&E EDITOR
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Many popular brands, particularly in the fashion industry, have been at the center of recent controversies because of offensive images in their advertisements. Brands involved include Gucci, which stopped selling a product after it was criticized for representing blackface, and Burberry, for a controversial outfit that included a noose displayed wrapped around the model’s neck. Sunny Robertson, junior international marketing major, said some companies run with the idea that all publicity is good publicity. “The biggest benefit of controversial advertising is the remembrance factor. Any publicity is good publicity in that sense,” Robertson said. Dr. Natalie Winter, professor of marketing and management, disagreed with the common belief that there is no such thing as bad publicity. “A lot of the time, controversial advertising can generate publicity that causes negative long-term effects,” Winter said. Being a little controversial can help your brand, but diving into areas such as racism and making light of suicide can land brands in serious trouble. “The line for controversial
advertising comes way before the noose outfit Burberry marketed. Research is such a key element many companies tend to neglect sometimes,” Robertson said. Both Gucci and Burberry have issued apologies and declared these incidences to be “learning moments.” Even with these apologies, Winter said she was was wary.
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It might not be the best or the most ethical thing to do, by any means, but it makes an impact for sure. Sunny Robertson, junior international marketing major
“Sometimes even when it is part of a planned strategy, it can be played off as accidental,” Winter said. Other times, controversy is very much an intentional part of advertising. Controversial marketing is sometimes known as “shockvertising.” “A lot of companies use ‘shockvertising’ for the purpose of creating that shock factor and also creating a memory and connection with their audience,” Robertson said. “It
might not be the best or the most ethical thing to do, by any means, but it makes an impact for sure.” Charlotte Burckin, junior marketing major, emphasized the importance of doing research before releasing an advertisement into the world. “From what we’ve learned in the marketing program, you have all the resources necessary to avoid those mistakes. So, if there are unintentional implications in advertisements, it is almost worse they have not taken advantage of research,” Burckin said. Robertson said she agreed that research is important. “We’ve been learning in my international business classes that it is essential to research your audience and know to whom you are giving your product. Sometimes an audience simply does not connect with a product,” Robertson said. There are both pros and cons to controversial advertising. By knowing their audience and establishing a team to do research, all companies can avoid backlash. “There is so much noise in everyday consumers’ lives, so breaking through that is the goal. ‘Shockvertising’ does that but you need to be cautious in the way you approach that,” Burckin said.
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Grandparents Day Continued from Page 1 so much fun doing that. It was a huge blessing and joy to see the smiles that were put on their faces as we sang, some even surprised by singing along, which made the experience even better for everyone involved,” Bush said. What is special about this day is grandparents do not have to show up early or attend every session. The day is designed to have many opportunities and they can drop in wherever they like, especially if they are visiting from afar. Toward the end of the day, grandparents have free time with their student. They are able to visit the CBU Campus Store, where they are offered 10 percent off items. Josh Moss, director of Alumni and Parent Relations, said the whole reason for Grandparents Day is to give the grandparents a glimpse of their grandchild’s new life. “For a lot of students, grandparents play a pretty big role in their grandchild’s education. There’s been that faith in their lives, supporting students in a lot of different ways.” Moss said. “It creates a fun and interactive experience that ties the student and the grandparent into the CBU experience.” Even though the event is named Grandparents Day, other family members are still invited to attend. Over the years, parents, aunts, uncles and sometimes even great-grandparents have tagged along for the ride. This day can help grandparents experience college life all over again. For some, Grandparents Day is a perfect opportuniy for grandparents who
Emily Anderson, senior actuarial science major, shows her grandma, Janean Laguna, around during Grandparent’s Day 2018. were not able to attend college to see what it would be like with their grandchild by their side. Emily Anderson, senior actuarial science major, attended Grandparents Day in the past with her grandma, who she said is a constant support in her life and is planning on attending this year, as well. “My school is such a ma-
jor portion of my life. I wanted to spend a special day with my grandma, including her in a piece of my life that she wouldn’t normally get to see,” Anderson said. “While I see her often for family events, it is a special experience to show her what my life looks like from day to day.” According to the Office of
Alumni and Parent Relations, 250 to 300 grandparents in total have attended Grandparent’s Day over the years. Moss said they want students to honor the grandparents who have been supportive in their lives. “We want to be able to connect the grandparents who have been great support and role models for their grandchild, to
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“Cold War”
“The Widow”
“Tin Star”
Follows a young girl who is trained by her father, a former operative from a mysterious agency, to hunt, kill, track and survive.
This Oscar-nominated film illustrates the story of two talented musicians who fall in love with each other in 1950s Poland.
Kate Beckinsale plays a woman who refuses to believe her husbang died in a plane crash, so she sets on a journey to find him.
A British-Canadian tv show about an emigrated police sheriff who tries to survive in a town rife with crime and corruption.
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Jonas Brothers reunited BY ABBY WOLF
ASST. A&E EDITOR The year 2019 just got a little brighter for 20-somethings across the nation, and students at California Baptist University are no exception. The announcement that the Jonas Brothers are reunited and creating new music has many young adults reminiscing about their childhood years spent listening to the musically talented brothers. The Jonas Brothers have been busy since their comeback. The brothers released their newest single, “Sucker,” on Feb. 28 and have since hinted there is new music coming. Dr. Lance Beaumont, associate dean of Graduate Studies and Program Development and associate professor of music, noted that many bands reunite for monetary reasons. “I don’t say this as a bad thing. Artists in the record industry are living a feast-orfamine life. Additionally, record deals are not lucrative for the performers. To make money you have to tour,” Beaumont said. Jatzel Garcia, junior biology major, said she has been a fan of the Jonas Brothers since she was in the fourth grade, more than 11 years ago. Even as a long-time fan, Garcia still could not believe the hype over their reunion. “I had just gotten out of my internship when I found out the Jonas Brothers had gotten back together. I did not realize how many people were fans of the Jonas Brothers until I saw it on everyone’s Instagram
stories,” Garcia said. Amanda Ruiz, sophomore communication sciences and disorders major, said she had major doubts when she heard news of the reunion. “Everyone heard the rumors, but I told them don’t get your hopes up because this happened once before and they canceled,” Ruiz said. Both women said their love of the Jonas Brothers first started as a way to connect to older family members. “My older sister and cousin both loved the Jonas Brothers. It definitely gave my sister and me something to ‘fangirl’ about, and I just wanted to be with them as I was younger than them,” Garcia said. Ruiz said her 13-year-old cousins were big Jonas Brothers fans and she started listening to the Jonas Brothers because she just wanted to be like them. “They would go to all the concerts and everything, but I was only 8 years old and my mom told me that I was too young so I couldn’t go with them,” Ruiz said. Garcia said she is excited for this new chapter in the Jonas Brothers’ careers. “Ten-year-old me was a little sad knowing I will never marry any of the Jonas Brothers, but 20-year-old me is super-hyped for the new music,” Garcia said. The Jonas Brothers have been busy promoting their new music and sound, and they spent the week of March 5 as special guests on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” for the affectionately titled #latelatejonas week. Beaumont said he believes their new
music will be very successful. “The largest consumer for pop music is still the 16- to 25-year-old fan. So, in some ways, their fanbase has not changed,” Beaumont said. “The fan base that grew up listening to the Jonas Brothers will most likely enjoy their new music, but overcoming the sense of nostalgia will be difficult for those fans. If you see them in concert, you will want to hear the hits, those songs you enjoyed as a younger fan,” Beaumont said. Ruiz recently attended a one-night-only Jonas Brothers concert in Los Angeles and the “Isn’t it Romantic” movie premiere, where she got to meet Nick Jonas. “Now I play their newest single on repeat. When I met Nick Jonas, he was so nice and I love their music. They just seem like such nice people,” Ruiz said. Garcia also said she is already a fan of the new music. “‘Sucker’ could not have been better. It was the perfect choice to start this new chapter. Everything behind the song and music video was amazing,” Garcia said. Jonas Brothers fans such as Ruiz and Garcia have a lot to which they can look forward. While the Jonas Brothers are still sticking to music the fans know and love, there is a new vibe now that they are grown and married that mirrors the life changes their listeners are also going through, as seen in their new hit single, “Sucker.” The Jonas Brothers are now signed with Republic Records and will release a new documentary with Amazon Studios at an unannounced date later this year.
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connect them with this phase in their life,” Moss said. “For students, we want them to value having their grandparents and to love on them for that day.” Bush also said it is a great opportunity for grandparents to see the beautiful campus that is CBU. “Grandparents Day allows grandparents to witness the tal-
ent, diversity, creativity, drive and Christ-like love that is represented throughout the CBU student body,” Bush said. Grandparents Day is a good opportunity to reconnect grandparents and their grandchild and participate in some fun activities provided by CBU and its faculty that will be memorable.
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BY KORAH ROBINSON ARTIST: THE JONAS BROTHERS A&E EDITOR From the moment they took the stage, The Jonas Brothers commanded every 20-something’s attention in the room. I know — crazy right? I had no idea I would be going to see my childhood dream boys live, in concert. But one of my assistant editors so graciously invited me to “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” It... Was... Everything. We drove down to the production lot in Los Angeles and waited in the pouring rain, smiles on our faces, knowing we were about to fulfill our childhood dreams. We signed waivers and talked with the production managers about their jobs. Learning about the behind-the-scenes work of making a talk show was eye-opening. The costumes, the cameras and props took up every space backstage. Seeing how everything comes together so seamlessly was awe-inspiring, to say the least. I found a new respect for the talent and hard work of producers and backstage help. The day was filled with laughter and singing along to throwback Jonas Brothers songs surrounded by other women, reminiscing about our childhood heart-
throbs. When Nick, Joe and Kevin took the stage, we admittedly lost our minds. Being a longtime Jonas Brother’s fan, I was stoked to see them in concert. The production was incredible. Background dancers moved in sync while Nick’s voice blended seamlessly with Joe’s. Kevin played incredible riffs on the guitar, adding to the already vibrant sound. Lights bounced off every corner, creating an exhilarating ambiance. I could not help myself from enjoying every moment. The air was electric. James Corden stood directly next to me (his lock screen is a photo of his three kids playing in the grass, in case you were wondering). I had the time of my life. With the chorus of “Sucker” (2019) playing in the background, I had never felt so connected to others in such a genuinely funfilled way. People were so accepting, so interested in having an incredible time. If you have the chance, I implore you, I beg you to see the Jonas Brothers live. In their comeback, they are even better than I remember. The talent they ooze and the feeling of closeness with those around you is wonderful.
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What was your biggest struggle adapting to college life?
Lia Riccio Sophomore History major
Jared Horton Sophomore Psychology major
Tim McGovern Sophomore Entrepreneurship major
Megan Aleksak Sophomore Early Childhood Studies major
Amanda Gann Sophomore Biomedical Engineering major
“Learning how to balance school work and friends. I had a hard time making time for my work because I was constantly surrounded by friends.”
“The hardest thing to adapt to in college was time management because I was so used to the structure of life at home and in high school.”
“It was hard to get used to leaving all my friends behind and starting over, but it was awesome meeting new friends and finding amazing people.”
“Being away from my family in a completely new, unfamiliar setting. I was homesick and missed them, but friends got me through that time.”
“Up until college I was surrounded by friendships I had been developing for years. Coming to a new place where I knew no one was a challenge.”
Do not over-commit to college responsibilities
BY NINASOPHIA STOWE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Everyone’s experience going into the first year of college is different. Many students expe-
rience culture shock from the newfound combination of responsibility and freedom. The two come together to elicit a myriad of responses. However, these two components are important parts of the university experience. For some students, it is easy to get carried away. The average high school student is used to raising a hand to ask permission to use the restroom. A few months after graduating from high school, college students are treated with vastly different levels of both respect and expectation. For many students it is almost too easy to get caught up
Choose a valuable summer occupation
BY SIENNA DARULA MANAGING EDITOR
Summer is quickly approaching and many students are scrambling to find new jobs, but the problem with students seeking summer jobs is often a money-motivated work ethic. However, even summer jobs can be used to benefit students in their future careers. Many students may be returning to familiar jobs back home, but others are still searching for employment. Even though summer jobs are temporary, they should be a place for learning and growth. There is nothing wrong with spending a summer working in fast-food, doing yard work or brewing coffee. However, the jobs we choose now influence the experience we have for the future. I have spent several summers working as a barista at a local coffee shop and I value the customer-service skills I maintain. Whether it is a regular job or an internship, every employment opportunity is an important tool for making connections for references in the future. When interviewing for a job, always make sure that the manager is someone with desirable qualities and skills from whom
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you can learn. Do not choose your summer job purely based on how much it will pay you. Be sure to value the company you work for and, whenever possible, find an uplifting, inspiring boss who will teach new skills and practices. Not only will this make your job environment more enjoyable, but it will also allow you to create valuable relationships, cultivate your work ethic and network with those around you for the future. When it comes to internships, some are just busywork but still look good on a resume. I am not trying to say no one should ever spend a summer filing paperwork or doing data entry. Everyone has to work his or her way up, and work that feels unimportant frees the time of those in top positions. However, that busywork is only worth one’s time if the leadership is willing to write a recommendation or offer the student a better job afterward. Suffering through a job with a poor attitude and no hope for improvement is a waste of time. Some students may plan on spending their summers abroad, completing internships, or maybe even taking more college classes. For others, California Baptist University’s four months of summer break is an opportunity to gain job experience and make money. We all need to work our way up. Jobs do not come easy, but that does not mean students need to settle for poor jobs right away. Find a company that motivates you and a boss that you aspire to be like in the future. A summer job does not have to be perfect, but it needs to have room for growth to truly help your career get started.
All employment opportunities are important tools for making connections for references in the future.
in either the freedom or responsibility that come with being a college student. Those who stretch their freedom too far often forget about the responsibilities that come with being a college student, such as taking care of their dorm, communicating with professors, keeping up with their grades and more. It is easy to let these types of responsibilities go when one is
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too focused on freedom. However, on the flip side, it is easy to get wrapped up in the responsibility of it all, too. While school is a vital part of one’s future, free time is still important, as well. Those who get wrapped up in their college responsibilities sometimes overextend themselves. It is important to know one’s limits and not to push oneself too hard.
Students want to make the most of their time at a university, which is not necessarily a bad thing but comes with consequences.
For many college students it is easy to over-commit and have a problem saying “no.” The fear of missing out on social and educational experiences is a common trend among young adults, starting in middle or high school and continuing into college. Students want to make the most of their time at a university, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but comes with consequences. Over-commitment can lead to many other issues, such as not taking care of one’s sleeping habits, eating habits and exercise. Without those three basic things, everything else can
easily fall through the cracks, causing many other problems through a snowball effect. Balance is a key part of managing responsibilities and freedom. Without balance one will either never have the free time to relax or never have the focus to succeed in school. This is why communication and time management are such important aspects to brush up on during the collegiate experience. For one to have a successful and healthy experience in college, a student must take time to self-reflect, have an understanding of one’s limitations and live accordingly.
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Crossword Puzzle: Popular Cellphone Apps
Across 4. This ride-sharing app helps get people where they need to go. 5. This beloved social media app is owned by Facebook. 7. The social media app originally designed to send 10-second photo messages.
Down 1. The revolutionary map app people love or hate. 2. Drop out of the battle bus and shoot for the win in this game. 3. Run back and forth and avoid getting hit by the subway in this game. 6. This streaming service provides entertainment for almost everyone. 7. This music streaming app has a green logo.