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Alexis Safoyan, senior public relations major as “Bella,” welcomes her nephews Caleb Leal, senior theater major as “Jay,” and Isaiah Torres, freshman theater major as “Arty,” as they move in with her while their father is away.
Fall production gets ‘Lost in Yonkers’
BY ABBY WOLF
ASST. A&E EDITOR The 2018-19 season of California Baptist University’s Wallace Theatre began Oct. 12 with a production of “Lost in Yonkers,” written by late American playwright Neil Simon. With a small cast, the show is highly regarded by many playwrights. In 1991, “Lost in Yon-
kers” won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The show takes place in 1942 in Yonkers, New York, and follows a family that includes two teenage boys who are living with their grandmother, mentally-challenged aunt and a troubled uncle while their father is out looking for work. “Lost in Yonkers” starred Mark McMillan, senior theater major, as well as six other young
talents to the CBU stage. McMillan plays Eddie, the father of the two boys. He said his character was emotionally vulnerable and a caring man. “Eddie’s main flaw is that he is emotionally repressed because of his mother’s failures in parenting and his fear of his mother,” McMillan said. McMillan said he truly enjoyed working on
the “Lost in Yonkers” show. “It is one of the funniest yet most heartbreaking stories written by one of the best American playwrights of the 20th century,” McMillan said. “The play will have you busting a gut one second and weeping the next. It was masterfully
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Phishing scams on the rise for students, faculty BY SUMMER CLARK
benefit themselves by deceiving or pressuring others to do what October’s Cybersecurity they want. Dale Lee, director of InforAwareness Month has been prioritized by Information Tech- mation Security and Projects, nology Services at California sent out an email to students of CBU to inBaptist Uniform them to versity to raise take precauawareness of tions against the dangers of these scams. email phish“Phishing ing, which has most comaffected stumonly ocdents and faccurs through ulty. Dale Lee, Phishing director of Information email but does refer occurs when Security and Projects more genscammers aterally to the tempt to get personal information from vic- attempt to obtain confidential tims, such as bank account in- information through electronic formation, credit card numbers means,” Lee said. Other, less common forms and passwords. This year’s theme is “Don’t of phishing include phishing Let a Phishing Scam Reel You through voicemail (“vishing”) SMS (“smishing”) whaling and In.” Phishing cybercriminals can be manipulative and wish to SEE PHISHING | PAGE 3 ASST. NEWS EDITOR
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Mark Hopper, freshman vocal performance major, listens intently for his cue while he and the rest of the Worship Collective record their version of the Christmas classic, “Joy to the World,” for their upcoming Christmas album set to release in December.
Worship Collective records Christmas album BY VICTORIA BUSZINSKI ASST. NEWS EDITOR
The Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music’s ensemble, Worship Collective, has recorded a Christmas album. The School of Music is
partnering with Prism Music and Tommy Walker, a contemporary music composer and songwriter, to release the new Christmas album. The ensemble recorded 11 of Tommy Walker’s “Generation Hymns” Oct. 11-12. The combined forces of
Male Chorale and Women’s Choir came together to make Worship Collective, the ensemble that occasionally sings in California Baptist University’s Chapel. Just a two-year-old ensemble, Worship Collective is one of the youngest performing
groups in the School of Music. Joseph Bolin, dean of the School of Music and director of Worship Collective, said the goal of the project is to revitalize hymns for which Walker writes new choruses.
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“The goal of the collection is to take well-known hymns (and) envelope those new choruses in fresh arrangements that can be used for worship in the church,” Bolin said. Bolin said this particular collection of “Generation Hymns” will be a Christmasthemed album produced by Prism music and marketed for a worldwide audience. Jon Pate, senior music education major and vice president of Male Chorale, said recording is an opportunity to positively affect others. “I am excited to be on an album that I know will make a difference in someone’s life,” Pate said. “It’s worth standing all day long for two days knowing that this will be a win for Christ’s kingdom.” Despite the long hours of recording, Pate said the experience is valuable. “Recording is one of the most educational experiences I’ve been a part of,” Pate said. Bolin said being in the studio teaches students skills. “Students have new experiences in studio environments,” Bolin said. Caitlyn Park, junior piano performance major and president of women’s choir, said she is optimistic and hopeful about the album.
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Dr. Joseph Bolin, dean of the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music, conducts the Worship Collective as they record their version of the Christmas classic “Joy to the World.” “Our rehearsal time has been limited,” Park said, “but this is an opportunity to use our collective musical gifts to serve God and each other, so I’m looking forward to it.” Pate recalled the recording environment as encouraging. “We worked really fast while keeping a high standard of excellence. Dr. Bolin is an amazing leader and led us all the way through it. He gave us
a lot of encouragement,” Pate said.“Most members are brand new to the university and have never done something like this. I walked away amazed by the talent in Worship Collective.” The new album is a noteworthy chance for the School of Music and to increase the public’s awareness of CBU, nationally. “It is a wonderful opportunity for us to resource
the body of Christ through music,” Bolin said. “It is also a wonderful win for the school, to have our name and community championed nationwide.” Worship Collective will partner with Harvest Christian Fellowship on Dec. 1 to create a live-video recording Community members are welcome to attend the filming and concert free of charge.
Inland Empire sends students to train at CBU BY SUMMER CLARK ASST. NEWS EDITOR
The Inland Empire Musical Arts program has introduced the Young Musicians program at California Baptist University to promote musical development among high school students in the local community. Students from ninth to 12th grades participate in bands such as Honor Symphonic Band, Honor String Orchestra and Encore Honor Choir. Michelle Elliot, Inland Empire Musical Arts director, said she started the music education program in 2016 because of her heart for youth and love for music. CBU’s Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music became education partners with IEMA in December 2017 to further invest and support the effort. “This partnership encompasses the bringing of students onto CBU’s campus for summer camps and year round music classes to provide a well-rounded music education program,” Elliot said. Students in the Young Musicians Program Honor Ensembles can earn scholarship funds toward their attendance at CBU, with the requirement
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Steven Dahlgren, assistant professor of music, shares his knowledge on conducting and music education with the high school choir program, Young Musicians. that students participate in at least one CBU ensemble. Karina Lay, junior in high school and viola musician in the program, said she grew to love music with the help of the program and CBU will be a great fit for her financially in the future. “This program will definitely help me with tuition in the future for CBU,” Lay said. Students are able to learn from multiple musicians with different instruments for diversity and perspectives in their music.
“I get help with my sight reading and learning techniques,” Lay said. Miguel Wences, sophomore in high school and violin musician, said the Young Musicians program helped him evolve with various ways of learning as a musician. “I decided to join because I saw it as an opportunity to grow as a musician and help others along the way,” Wences said. Wences said his potential musical future is what influences him to want to continue
to play the violin. “I work with different musicians with different backgrounds that play different instruments, so I really learn about the instrument and the person,” Wences said. “I learn how to work in a group as a team and it can help in the future when I do orchestra or when I go to music school.” Young Musicians is hosting an upcoming Winter Concert called “Christmas Bells” Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in the School of Music at CBU.
Millennial generation lowers divorce rate BY VICTORIA BUSZINSKI ASST. NEWS EDITOR
The latest trend in millennial culture is not avocado toast. According to a study done by Dr. Philip Cohen, professor of sociology at the University of Maryland, the latest trend for millennials is lowering the divorce rate. Recent studies show the main reason behind falling divorce rates is because of millennials waiting until later in life to get married. In 1968, the median age for marriage was 23 for men and 21 for women. In 2017, the median age was 30 for men and 27 for women. Dr. Jay Burke, associate professor of psychology, said there was a recent considerable drop in divorces. “One recent study calcu-
lated that between 2008 and 2016 there was an 8 percent drop in divorce rates nationwide,” Burke said. “Individuals are spending more time dating and developing a better sense of their own preferences and expectations for marriage, which can lead to greater clarity when making the decision to marry.” Jericho Taetz, worship arts and ministry and music education double major, was recently engaged and said waiting to get married holds value. “Most young people hold off on getting married until much later in life when they can afford to live more comfortably,” Taetz said. Cohen’s study also mentions the reason behind the decline seems to stem from more women tending to wait until after college or acquiring
a steady career to get married. Melissa Price, recently married resident director of the Point, said being married after college allows individuals to be more established in their personal lives as well as their professional lives. “My time as a single adult helped me grow and learn a lot about myself and helped me be better prepared for when I got married,” Price said. Another reason for the dropping divorce rate is it is now more socially acceptable to move in with a partner before marriage, making the transition from unmarried to married more seamless. Although many couples are cohabitating before marriage, another large population is never getting married at all. Burke described marriage as becoming rarer, technically
lowering divorce rates, as well. Burke said many of those who choose to cohabitate do not ever end up getting married and these couples may have increasingly difficult relationships. Taetz encouraged couples to spend practical time together to promote a healthy relationship. “Sharing new experiences together is a great way to get to know the other person because it shows you how you and the other person act in new environments,” Taetz said. Millenials are constantly learning and building new relationships between one another. The millennial generation has been known for starting many trends but this trend may be one that sticks.
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GET PREPARED TO VOTE NOV. 6
Now that the deadline for voter registration has passed, the time has come to study up on what people will actually be voting on. Some of the topics during the midterm include healthcare, the economy and immigration. Midterm elections will be held Nov. 6, polling opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m.
CBU HOLDS FIRST CAREER EXPO
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Scott Richmond, fire captain of Riverside’s fire station 11, allows children to play with the fire hose at the Public Safety Expo in downtown Riverside Oct. 20.
Firefighters educate residents BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR
A crowd of Riverside residents gathered around the municipal auditorium in downtown Riverside Oct. 20, as firefighters rappelled down the side of the building. Booths, firetrucks and other emergency vehicles lined the street in front of Riverside’s old fire station, as the city held its fourth annual Public Safety Expo in honor of National Fire Prevention Month. The state of California has experienced 5,322 fires and burned more than 620,000 acres since the beginning of 2018, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. This includes the Mendocino Complex fire in Northern California, which
burned more than 459,000 information in California. acres and broke the record for MySafe teaches a variety workshops including the largest fire in California of hands-only CPR which was state history. Michael Moore, the city of highlighted at the expo. Hands-only CPR is CPR Riverside’s fire chief, said it is more important than ever without the breaths. “We want to promote fire everyone in safety. California to “We wanted know what to promote what to do if they we do to the see someone community to give c o l l a p s e a sense of trust,” and isn’t Moore said. “The breathing,” community is a part of us and we Michael Moore, said Cameron B a r r e t t , want to promote Fire Chief. director of fire prevention MySafe. “The and safety and show you how you can be point of hands-only CPR is to keep the person alive until safer in your homes.” Among the booths at help comes and so people the expo was MySafe: CA, don’t have to remember an organization created to how many breaths they’re provide fire and life-safety supposed to do.”
We wanted to promote what we do to the community to give a sense of trust.
The expo featured demonstrations ranging from an audience-participated fire extinguishing to vehicle extrication, to lighting a car on fire and then putting it out with a giant hose. Riverside resident Alyssa Thompson, a nursing major at Riverside City College and audience member who participated in the fire extinguishing demonstration, said she had never used a fire extinguisher before. “You really feel the force of the fire extinguisher, which I didn’t expect,” Thompson said. “It was really awesome and actually kind of fun.” The next event is the free Fire Station Open House Oct. 27, at stations 2, 3, 4 and 7 where guests can tour the fire station and meet their local firefighters.
The career center is having their first career expo of the school-year Nov. 1 from 1-4 p.m. in the Events Center. This event is open to students and alumni. Students planning to attend should dress in professional attire, the career center can provide clothing if needed, and bring at least 50 resumes to give out. If there are any questions or concerns, students can stop by the Career Center from 1-3 p.m.
TIME FOR MIDNIGHT MADNESS Midnight madness is on Oct. 26 in the Events Center. Be sure to bring a CRAZIES T-Shirt to get in the door along with your favorite CBU paraphernalia. The pre-party begins at 9 p.m. and doors open 10 p.m. this event is a first come, first serve event.
NEW ART EXHIBIT AT RAM Opening Nov. 4, the Riverside Art Museum is holding two new exhibits. Inspired by the historical storyboard of the Bayeux Tapestry, “Refugee Stories” is a series of embroidery panels and works on paper that follow the journey of the Syrian refugees into Europe. Florentine Codex: General History of the Things of New Spain, is a series of bioregional maps and paintings about the intersections of history, color, medicine, and culture.
NEW ART EXHIBIT AT RAM This month is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Riverside is hosting events to support. The Real Men Wear Pink Campaign runs through Oct. 31 and encourages men in the community to raise awareness to help save lives. There are also volunteer opportunities available at the Riverside Community Health Foundation.
Women’s association hosts first interfaith conference BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR
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spear phishing. “Vishing” refers to scammers using social-engineering with a telephone system to get financial information from the public. Lee has developed statistics to calculate the number of spam that students would have received if CBU did not block them. “We have stats which indicate that for the second week of October we blocked more than 17,000 emails that were spam,” Lee said. “This total includes some blocked phishing attempts, though we don’t have any details on how many messages were specifically phishing attempts.” Lee said the phishing campaign’s goal is to limit the number of phishing scams coming through emails and for students to become more aware. “A compromised email account can be used to send
out more spam,” Lee said. “It might be used to reset the password for a banking account. A compromised email account – for instance, the CEO of a company – might be used by scammers to send an email to the accounting department to initiate a fraudulent wire transfer.” Cyber-criminals use a variety of ways to deceive people into thinking they are legitimate, such as alternative ways of spelling a source’s name i After these emails convince the reader to trust them, they lure the victim into a spoof website to unlock personal information and commit identity theft. There are also phishing attempts that send out a warning about fraudulent activity. Scammers will tell the victim to verify and follow the link to steal the information. Timothy Phillips, instructor of Computer Information Systems at CBU, said phishing is a method for identity thieves to make money. “It is a part of the information technology world and it is
up to users to educate them- cyber criminals can take acselves on this type of threat,” tion against them to keep Phillips said. “Computer eth- their information secure. “Students can avoid phishics is the best method that can be used to influence or dis- ing scams by learning more courage people from phishing about phishing,” Phillips said. scams. A moral base must be “Do not answer questions via created by the university in the webpages or email unless you know who and what ethical hacking courses.” the person Phillips wants.” said he has Eva Jorexperienced dan, junior “vishing” political himself. Timothy Phillips, science ma“I got a few of CBU instructor of jor, said she been those calls Computer Information has phished sevfrom people Systems eral times, claiming to be a part of the IRS,” Phillips especially through email that said. “The only method of ma- states she won a prize or the nipulation is fear. Education lottery. “A lot of hackers like to taris the key.” The scammers rely on get younger people, especially scaring people to ensure their students, because they know they will be more naive,” Jorattempts work as planned. “They get people to trust dan said. No matter how much techthem by fear,” Phillips said. “The scammers tell users that nology advances, there will they will garnish their wages, most likely be phishing in difor access their accounts or ferent forms. It is up to peothey rely on the user’s lack of ple to educate themselves on these scams so their private education and information.” Students affected by these information stays safe.
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The only method of manipulation is fear. Education is the key.
The Association of Adventist Women has put together an interfaith sexual abuse conference in light of the #MeToo movement, public allegations against members of the Catholic church and allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh earlier this month. The conference, “Unveiling: Women, Faith and Sexual Abuse,” held at Riverside’s Convention Center Oct. 26 and 27 will address sexual abuse wtihin religious communities. Dr. Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson, AAW president and professor at La Sierra University, said this is the first time the organization has held an interfaith conference in which they could talk about an issue that they all have in common. “We extended the invitation to all these women across the religious spectrum and the answer was always, ‘Yes, we want to talk about this problem across the boundaries of faith communities,’” Morales-Gudmundsson said. The conference will feature women from diverse religious viewpoints with discussion topics such as “Hideous, Shocking and Vile: Who are the Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse?” presented by Dr. Barbara Hernandez, marriage and family therapist and professor of psychology at
Loma Linda University. Hernandez’s presentation will lay out a balanced approach to identifying possible sexual abuse risks in various groups. “People tend to either minimize sexual abuse perpetrators because they are upstanding members of society or they view sexual abusers as 100 percent irredeemable,” Hernandez said. “But there are a number of contributing factors to the perpetration of sexual abuse and the type of victims they target.” The National Sexual Violence Resource Center states one in five women and one in 71 men in the United States will experience sexual abuse at some point in their lives. One in three women and one in six men will experience some form of sexual violence in their life. “I am always concerned with how survivors of sexual abuse process their abuse and the role of religious beliefs in recovering from it,” Hernandez said. “Understanding what abuse means in a religious and cultural context helps us know how to help.” Bretaña Burgos, senior psychology and sociology double major, said all religions should talk about sexual assault. “This is an important topic to talk about regardless of religion,” Burgos said. “This is a topic that could save a life.” Students are welcome to bring their student ID and get into the conference for free.
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Commuters discover connections Commuting students find new ways to get involved BY RANDI WUFLESTAD ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Commuting students risk missing out on the typical college experience because they could be less available for on-campus activities. Despite this challenge, it is important for commuters to stay connected as college can provide opportunities to meet new people and develop a sense of belonging on campus. Samantha Emerick, sophomore business administration major, said although responsibilities outside of school take a majority of her time, she has found ways to stay connected at California Baptist University as a commuter by attending sporting events and club fairs. “Getting involved really depends on your schedule but there’s no shortage of clubs to join or events to attend at CBU,” Emerick said. “It’s all about planning ahead and setting time aside for things you want to do.” Taylor Altizer, assistant director of Campus Activities for
Community Life, said they are committed to helping students understand the different ways they can get involved. In an effort to keep commuters up-to-date with on-campus events, Community Life sends out a monthly email newsletter called the “Commuter Scoop,” which contains a list of events happening each month. Altizer said students who wish to get more involved on campus should be present and devote time for campus-related activities. “Showing up is the first step to involvement whether that be committing to spending time in the Commuter Lounge each week to meet new people or deciding to stick around for an event even when being at home sounds more comfortable,” Altizer said. The Commuter Lounge, located in Cottage 1, is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community Life encourages students to attend the Commuter Sidewalk Café in Stamps Courtyard on the first consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of each month. At the Commuter Sidewalk Café, students can enjoy free breakfast and coffee, enter in giveaways and learn about other upcoming campus activities. CBU offers a wide variety of involvement opportunities for all students, including on-cam-
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Deziree Little, 23-year-old barista at Arcade Coffee Roasters, said she loves to serve commuters at Wake Up Wednesday each week. pus clubs, intramural sports, outdoor adventures and cultural programs. “If large-scale events are not for you, join a club, go on an outdoor trip or join an intramural team,” Altizer said. “Visit other offices across campus and learn about their involvement opportunities.”
Community Life recently sent out a survey to all commuters to gather feedback to help navigate the future of commuter student programming. “Looking toward the future we want our students who commute to feel like active members of the CBU community, which starts with us hearing
from these students and seeing what we can do to address their needs,” Altizer said. Jazmin Oseguera, sophomore biology major, said she noticed the effort Community Life has made to improve commuter involvement. “It’s hard being a commuter sometimes because if I want to
Midterm election encourages responce BY MARIA GAMEZ
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR The 2018 midterm election is around the corner, yet many eligible college students may not vote in the midterms. In the 2014 general election, 52 percent of eligible young people were registered to vote in California, more than 20 points below any other age group. However, only 8 percent of eligible young adults aged 18 to 24 actually voted, according to the website of Alex Padilla, California secretary of state. Although the upcoming November election is not presidential, there are countless opportunities to vote for federal, state and local offices. Alongside candidate information, the ballot will include propositions dealing with gas taxes, rent control, housing programs and mental health innitiatives. Despite having the privilege
of voting, many college students are still choosing not to vote, whether out of disinterest, unfamiliarity with ballot measures or a feeling of futility around casting a single vote. Dr. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science, said college students should contribute to the vitality of the U.S. democracy. He said the only way to see their hopes potentially fulfilled is to actively participate in the political process. “While someone may feel that their voice is a tiny one, when we join the chorus of democracy, we join with millions of others collectively expressing those hopes for a better future,” Porter said. The leading misconception among young adults who lack an understanding of the political system is that their vote gives them no political power. Jade Khuc, junior communication sciences and disorders major, said she presumes her
vote is not as important as a vote from someone who has extensive political knowledge. “I don’t see a point in registering my political stance when I’m not going to vote,” Khuc said. “My voice won’t make much of a difference; it’s one measly vote that can’t possibly make an impact on my life.” However, other Americans such as Jasmine Aguilar, senior communication and disorders major, said she believes voting is a civic duty and one of the only ways to have one’s voice heard among the masses. “If college students value their voice, it’s essential to vote,” Aguilar said. “Let’s not just talk about change. Take the next step. It’s our responsibility as citizens to register and vote.” Take the opportunity to vote Nov. 6 to and make this year’s election the transformation the younger generation seeks. The first step to molding a better future is a vote away.
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Debt — a scary word and an even scarier reality for many young adults, especially college students, in the current financial climate. From student loans to car payments, nearly every college student has been exposed to some type of debt. However, some may not realize how important those payments are when it comes to their credit scores. Dr. Adele Harrison, professor of finance, said a credit score is one number to which young adults should be paying extra attention. “It’s a reality of the world we live in because our banks don’t know us personally anymore,” Harrison said. “They have let this algorithmic score that communicates our relationship with debt, how well we have utilized it in the past, be an indicator of our character rather than our actual character.” Many of the things that students need after college depend on decent credit scores. Harrison said whether someone is in debt or not, it is best to start building
credit now so it is easier to make those job potential by enhancing your knowlmajor transitions into adult life, such edge.” Erin Gilmore, sophomore liberal as renting a house or apartment or buystudies major, said she opted out of stuing a new car. Austin Lentz, sophomore account- dent loans because she did not want to ing major, said in the grand scope of start her adult life in debt. “I chose not to take out student things, credit is a big deal, especially for loans not because debt is scary, per se,” people who do not know how to use it. “Owning a credit card takes respon- Gilmore said. “I just don’t want to be sibility and students don’t quite get overly worried about finances and having to pay off that yet,” Lentz student debt.” said. While this Lentz got his approach can first credit card be beneficial when he was 16 years old and said Austin Lentz, to beginning post-graduhe uses it like a sophomore acocunting major ation life, it debit card. does not help “Whenever I use it, I go on the mobile app and im- build credit. Harrison said the safest way to start mediately transfer money from my checking account to pay it back,” Lentz building credit is with a secured credit said. “That way, I avoid making late card. Secured credit cards are based on a payments.” Harrison said someone should nev- cash deposit made when the account er go into debt for something that will is opened. The deposit usually equals the credit limit, so if $200 is deposited, not increase in value over time. “Take student loans, for example,” there will be a $200 limit. “Really you’re going to be borrowing Harrison said. “You take out student loans because you are enhancing your from yourself,” Harrison said. “It’s safe
Owning a credit card takes responsibility and students don’t quite get that yet.
TV binging impacts lives of students BY RANDI WUFLESTAD ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR
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Building credit enhances future BY KORAH ROBINSON
go to an event, I have to plan for it but I feel like CBU recognizes that and makes a good attempt to keep us informed and updated through social media and email,” Oseguera said. The next planned commuter event is the Commuter Christmas Party, which will be held Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m.
because they can’t raise your limit unless you deposit more into the account. That will help keep you from getting over-extended.” Harrison also said to pay attention to and understand all the terms used in a credit contract. “Don’t be afraid to ask if you don’t understand something,” Harrison said. “This is the one time where you can’t scroll to the bottom to the page and click ‘I Accept.’ You need to read it all and make sure you understand it before you sign your name because it is a legal contract and it will be enforced.” The biggest piece of advice Harrison said she could offer to college students about their credit was to limit how much you borrow. “You’re going to have to give up some future consumption to pay back what you’ve borrowed,” Harrison said. “Even if God might be directing you in your heart’s desires, you may have to go another direction to sustain the payments you have to make on your debt.” Credit plays a big part in human life but being educated about it and being smart with how it is used makes everything just a little bit easier.
With the increasing popularity of subscription services, such as Netflix and Hulu, almost any show or movie is readily available at the click of a button. This may sound like a convenient way to watch content but too much time spent watching TV can take a toll on one’s health. Binge-watching is watching two or more episodes of the same show in one sitting, according to Netflix. Dr. Nathan Lewis, graduate program director of counseling ministry, said binge-watching allows individuals to have authority over the viewing experience. “You can watch any time you want to anywhere you want to,” Lewis said. “You can have that immediate connection with the story that is ongoing.” In an article published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Liese Exelmans and Jan Van den Bulck concluded intense exposure to TV viewing leads to cognitive arousal, making it harder for people to fall asleep quickly. However, in a recent survey conducted by Netflix, 73 percent of streamers said they associated positive feelings with binge-watching. Brittney Colvin, sophomore communication disorders major, said she watches Netflix on a regular basis. “People like to bingewatch shows because it’s a chance for their mind to escape reality and step into a world of fantasy,” Colvin said. Binge-watching not only allows people to avoid everyday stress but also allows people to immerse themselves into the narrative world. Streaming services provide instant satisfaction for TV addicts but some viewers may experience trouble sleeping or worsening eyesight without knowing.
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Ending friendships shows wisdom “There’s definitely a place for vulnerability in your relationships but you also need to Young adulthood comes be aware of who you’re being with many struggles and chang- vulnerable with so it’s not a hazes. Not only do young adults ard to yourself,” Curtis said. Curtis also said it is neceshave to grapple with college and navigate romantic relationships sary to not let what people say but they also have to maintain interrupt true friendships and get in the way of people who platonic relationships. However, not every friend- care and who matter, not those ship works out in the end. who try to tear you down. “When you get to know Breaking up with a friend can be a difficult experience to accept people, it will be clear whether they’re a true and move on. friend or not,” Hannah CurCurtis said. “They tis, sophomore biwill be genuine ology major, said and have your she dealt with best interest at several imperfect friendships but Michelle Trussel, heart. Seek out those true friendone friendship journalism & new ships.” stood out from media major Ryan Halsey, the rest. sophomore politi“I befriended someone and eventually this cal science major, said his expeperson spread rumors about rience losing a friend made him me,” Curtis said. “It got out of skeptical of people’s intentions hand and wasn’t really appro- and making new connections priate so we’re not really friends with people. “It made me less trusting of anymore.” Curtis said her experience people,” Halsey said. “I didn’t with this friend made her more react very well but I also didn’t cautious about who she trusts dwell on it for a long time.” Halsey said after taking in her life and helped her become more aware of the peo- the time to process everything ple who know intimate details that happened, getting past his friend “break-up” was freeing about her life. “It’s important to establish and helped him realize what a trust and find out about people’s genuine friend looks like. Afintegrity before you start shar- ter that, he said he focused on ing your life with them,” Curtis making genuine relationships count. said. Michelle Trussel, sophoHowever, Curtis said, this does not mean that you should more journalism & new media close yourself off completely major, said she contended with from new people and should “friend drama” throughout high school. still be honest with others.
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“A lot of the issues in my friendships were about myself and unhealthy habits I had, but those relationships usually ended because one of us was hurt by the other and neither of us were commited to fixing it,” Trussel said. Trussel said one situation in paticular was difficult because it involved a friend she had for years. “I look back on a lot of memories and she’s in all of them,”
Late-bloomers tackle college BY MARIA GAMEZ
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR The thought of college can be nerve-racking when meeting unfamiliar faces, selecting a major or forfeiting precious sleep over countless deadlines. Although these hindrances are unavoidable, it has not stopped the older generation from taking advantage of educational opportunities. The California Baptist University’s Fall 2017 Enrollment Summary reported that the average age of an undergraduate student at CBU is 23. The master’s program consists of a higher average in age group, ranging between the ages of 25 and 30. Because a greater number of first-time students are not attending college directly after high school, the estimated number of older college students increases when enrolled in a higher level of education. College is generally a time where students focus on learning how to properly prioritize their social, financial and academic lives. Finding a proper balance can be challenging but is crucial in student success. In addition to these struggles, “late-bloomers” can face more pressure to manage their professional and personal lives.
Laura Sims, sophomore public health major, said being surrounded by younger peers adds to her current stress and it can be challenging to relate with students who have a contrasting maturity level. “I recently turned 27 years old and regret pursuing my education later in my life,” Sims said. “I feel the most anxious and intimidated when I see students graduating who are more than four years younger than me.”
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I feel the most anxious and intimidated when I see students graduating who are more than four years younger than me. Laura Sims, sophomore public health major Although the age gap between classmates can be distressing, Brian Schmidt, junior accounting major, said he does not view the disparity as an anchor holding him down. Schmidt said years of work and plenty of life experiences have motivated him to truly pursue his educational goals, even at
56 years old. “After working at Harvest Fellowship with young adults for 14 years, I have learned not to be intimated by younger college students,” Schmidt said. Brenda Norton, junior liberal studies major, said she has matured from her failures, taking advantage of unfortunate experiences in the past. They make the decision to embrace a more positive outlook in life, making them more determined to work vigorously to finally get their degree despite the misconception of being behind the normal student. “I am excited to start a new beginning in life and have faith that all my past experiences can help me mentor the younger student who might need guidance,” Norton said. Norton not only advises and influences the younger students in her class, she has children of her own that constantly search for her motivation to push them in the right direction in their educational lives. Colleges recognize age as only a number, permitting students of all ages to enroll. Although the student’s experiences may vary, it is their choice to either see the negative or positive aspects in his or her academic life.
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Trussel said. “I hate the fact that we left our relationship on a bad note but I don’t regret ‘breaking up’, it was unhealthy.” In terms of preserving struggling relationships, Trussel said being honest and open regarding feelings is the most important thing to do. “Everyone says communication is key (because) it’s true,” Trussel said. However, Trussel said that sometimes ending a friendship
can be better than toughing it out if there are major issues. “If one person starts getting hurt, it’s going to form into something more and it’s not going to get fixed. You’re going to keep putting up those bricks until it forms a wall.” Ending friendships — no matter how long you have known the person — will hurt for a while but there are always ways to move on and learn from those experiences.
Campus growth provides dorms, apartments for CBU students BY SIENNA DARULA LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Despite significant growth in the number of residential students California Baptist University experienced at the beginning of the fall 2018 semester, CBU is still able to guarantee housing to its residential students because of the large number of commuters. This year, CBU’s residential student population grew enough to challenge the housing guarantee for those who wished to live on campus and a handful of students were put on a waitlist for housing for the first few weeks of school. According to the Office of Residence Life, 3,233 of 3,290 available housing spots are currently occupied. With roughly 10,000 students enrolled at CBU, approximately one-third of the population is living on campus. Kirk Bernal, associate director of the Office of Residence Life, said on-campus housing availability is impacted but no longer full. “We were running a waitlist at the beginning of August, maybe even into a little bit of September, but we have since cleared the waitlist and have spaces available now,” Bernal said. “In the natural course of school starting, people tend to decide not to come or they realize they actually do want to live at home, or whatever might be the case.” Bernal said there has been a rise in roommate conflicts because more students are living with random roommates. Residence Life encourages
roommates to work things out first between each other, then with a resident adviser and finally with the residence director before relocating them. However, Bernal said the department understands when conflicts cannot be fixed and a change needs to occur. Jordan Elliott, sophomore communication studies and leadership studies double major, said the housing situation is logical, given the recent student population growth. “For CBU, it’s probably (overall) a good thing because it shows that we’ve been growing,” Elliott said. “The more students we have, the more the campus itself grows.” CBU has been named the third-best campus housing in California, according to Niche. Living areas host events for their residents and freshmen are able to experience a fun, inviting atmosphere within their dorm halls. Kimberly Gledhill, junior sociology major, said on-campus housing helps her feel integrated into CBU’s community. “Living on campus allowed me to easily connect with the campus community through events and (provide) consistent communication with other residents,” Gledhill said. CBU’s growth has sparked the need for new construction such as the Events Center, the Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building and future parking structure. As the student population continues to grow, CBU will create additional housing units to provide students with the opportunity to live on campus.
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CBU Athletics dominate during inaugural season in Division I
Overall Record: 7-8-1
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1. Jordan Lane, freshman business administration major, regains control of the ball as he heads it to a fellow Lancer during a game against the Air Force Academy Falcons. 2. Tessa Oaks, sophomore exercise science major, and Yagoda Jedrzejczk, junior biology major, celebrate scoring a point against Grand Canyon University. 3. Adriel Barajas, sophomore commu-
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Killin’ it
Holt: Water polo Lost amid the buzz surrounding California Baptist University’s transition to NCAA Division I competition, DI men’s water polo is already putting the Lancers on the map without the pomp and circumstance of a competition jump. At 17-9 overall, and 2-1 in the Western Water Polo Association, the 15thranked Lancers are finding ways to win big games and collect accolades. This year’s squad has only lost to one unranked team thus far, including dropping a tight 12-10 match to then No. 8 University of California, Davis. Additionally, the Lancers have won six games over ranked opponents After going 2-1 at their Lancer Joust event and falling short to top-ranked University of Southern California, CBU downed No. 8 University of California, San Diego, on a last-second penalty shot. Head coach Kevin Rosa referred to the match in a university press release as “the best game I have been a part of.” The triumph over the Tritons tied the Lancers’ biggest upset ever. Its 10-9 victory is the second time CBU has toppled an eighthranked team after the 2016 Lancers edged the University of California, Irvine. Now No. 15 in the nation, the Lancers were ranked 14th in week four, tied for the highest ranking in CBU’s NCAA era. In Week 3 of the sea-
son, Christian Britton, sophomore business administration major and attacker, became the ninth player in program history to be awarded Western Water Polo Association Player of the Week honors. The Lancers are no strangers to conference-leading performances as they hold the top spots in multiple WWPA statistics. CBU athletes occupy the top-four spots in assists. Additionally, Dominick Nevarez, Tanner Shore and Gabe Thorne lead the conference in points, steals and saves, respectively. CBU now enters into the teeth of conference play, with four more WWPA matches this month. The Lancers will look to make a run in the WWPA tournament during mid-November, as they chase a spot in the tournament finals. A place in the finals has been an elusive goal for the Lancers. CBU has now made three consecutive trips to the tournament semifinals and has lost those three matches by a mere four combined goals. Could this be the year the Lancers turn the corner? That remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, this squad has proven its ability to make a splash on the national stage. While the DI world gets its first impression of the rest of CBU’s athletics program, keep a close eye on the pool. Lancer water polo could be doing something special.
Facilities give athletes edge BY JOSH AVENDANO ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
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Megan Sester, freshman undeclared major, warms up to defeat the University of California, Riverside Highlanders in a crosstown match in the Events Center. The rivalry game was the first time women’s volleyball played in the Events Center and the first time the Lancers took on the Highlanders.
Lancers take down UCR in crosstown showdown BY CULLEN HOLT SPORTS EDITOR Riding a six-game win streak and holding onto first place in the Western Athletic Conference, CBU women’s volleyball picked up a five-set win over the University of California, Riverside, in the CBU Events Center Tuesday night. The Lancers jumped to an early advantage, winning the first two sets 25-21 and 25-18. However, CBU dropped the next two sets as UCR held on and forced a decisive fifth set. In the fifth, CBU came from behind to edge the Highlanders 15-13 and move to 18-5 overall, giving CBU a perfect 6-0 in fiveset matches. “We don’t make it easy. What we know is we have to play well in order to win,” said Branden Higa, head coach of women’s volleyball. “That’s what we’ve found out this year.” Tesa Oaks, sophomore exercise science major and outside hitter, said the team has confidence in the close games even after surrendering consecutive sets to the Highlanders. “We have been in that situa-
tion a couple times,” Oaks said. “We were kind of hesitant in those last two sets, but we just said, ‘Forget it and let’s just play our hearts out’ and that’s what we did.” Megan Sester, freshman undeclared major and outside hitter, led the way offensively with 21 kills. Meanwhile Oaks and Summer Avery, graduate kinesiology student, both notched double-doubles. “Natalie Zimmerer was setting really well,” Avery said. “We had some great defense going on. We were making scrappy balls and that just lights a fire in me and makes me want to play harder. I give it to my team and it’s just a good win for us.” In the first volleyball game in the Events Center, CBU set a program attendance record, welcoming 2,781 fans. “This was amazing to get almost 2,800 people in there and it was rocking. I could get used to it,” Higa said. “This was a bigtime environment.” Adding to the festivities was a presentation of the Division II Learfield Directors’ Cup, which CBU won during the 2017-18
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Megan Sester, freshman undeclared major, and her teammates celebrate scoring a point against the University of California, Riverside Highlanders. competition. “We had a blast. The CBU community always supports us and we really felt it today,” Avery said. “That was the most fun game I’ve ever played for sure. Just the crowd and the atmosphere. We had a good time.” The Riverside Division I matchup only magnified the intense game. Avery said the Lancers ac-
knowledged the importance of the rivalry but it did not change the team’s appraoch. “We go into every competition the same way: with the intention of playing our best and competing. so having it a local rivalry is always good, but we treat every competition pretty much the same,” Avery said. Women’s volleyball’s next game will be Saturday at 1 p.m.
To keep California Baptist University athletes performing at their best, the university does its part by providing athletic facilities that suit the needs of every sports team on campus. The newest facility on campus is the Events Center, which opened its doors in May 2017. The Events Center caters to home basketball games and can hold more than 5,000 fans in attendance to cheer on the Lancers. The oldest sports facility on campus is Van Dyne Gymnasium, home to both women’s volleyball and men’s wrestling . “(It is great) having the Events Center because now we only share the Van Dyne Gym with men’s wrestling,” said Branded Higa, head coach of women’s volleyball. “It is now convenient for the student-athletes because we have a more open schedule to practice. In the summer of 2005, Van Dyne umderwent a $300,000 renovation to accommodate the growing university. “The biggest part of the renovation was the floors, it is now state of the art,” Higa said. “They added more seating, put Bryan Engle, in the school’s logo (at the associate director of time) and changed the paint color to match the school’s Athletics newer colors.” “We put in a brand new floor last spring and painted it specially for volleyball,” said Bryan Engle, associate director of Athletics. “One of the great things (about the renovation, is that) when you look inside you know it is a volleyball gym.” While most sports have their own facilities for practice and game use, men’s golf travels around Riverside from course to course to find a place to practice. TL Brown, head coach of men’s golf, said although he sees Division I schools with their own facilities, CBU must use community courses. “The first two facilities we visited this season were owned and operated by the schools,” Brown said. “My focus longterm with (women’s head coach) Mark Machado is to buy property for men’s and women’s golf.” “Because of our partnerhips with different golf courses around the area, men’s and women’s golf is able to utilize the areas,” said Engle. For the time being, there are no plans set to purchase land for the golf teams and to upgrade any of the facilities, said Engle. However, that does not stop CBU Athletics department from planning ahead for the near future. “Because of the great support on campus from our administration we are looking for ways to improve the experience for the student,” Engle said. “The university is always looking to how we can improve upon things and (give a) better experience to the athletes who use the facilities.”
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BUSINESS & TECH
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Plastic paves the way to an environment with less waste BY MICHAEL HANSEN
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Roads in the United States are traditionlly paved with asphalt that uses mixtures of crushed rocks and petroleum-based oils, such as bitumen. With a global plastic-waste crisis that effects the land we live on and the oceans we swim in, companies around the world are battling this crisis by replacing bitumen with recycled plastics. India has recycled plastic into asphalt since the beginning of the 21st century by paving more than 60,000 miles of plastic-infused roads throughout the country. MacRebur, a U.K.-based plastic polymer manufacturer, said it was inspired by India’s ingenuity with plastic and has advanced plastic-based asphalt into the United Kingdom MacRebur said 20,000 single-use plastic bottles or about 70,000 plastic bags are used in every ton of its asphalt. Although this is innovative, Dr. Julian Mills-Beale, associate professor of civil engineering and construction management at California Baptist University, said nothing comes without a catch. “Car tires slowly mill the road they are driving on and project particulate matter into the atmosphere that we all breathe, potentially causing cancer. Plastic asphalts need to be tested gradually and conservatively before knowing the potential health risks,” MillsBeale said. Mills-Beale said he plans to test plastic asphalt by opening
a construction lab at CBU in the beginning of 2019. Jake Reade, project manager for Matich Corporation, has many years of experience in the paving industry and acknowledged the health concerns raised by Mills-Beale in saying that compared to the dangers posed by regular asphalt, the health concerns are not any different when using plastic in asphalt, and are nothing to worry about. Both Reade and MillsBeale said when the end goals of big business and science coincide, health-risks and pollution should be addressed and averted. Using plastic in asphalt to help the environment may sound admirable but unknown health risks could arise from doing so. Hannah Ruston, freshman music education major, said she wants to know the possible health risks but also supports the use of plastics in asphalt. “Possible health risks may be discouraging to people but you do not hear about people getting sick from asphalt. So I think if (plastic asphalt) gets rid of more plastic instead of it being wasted, then it is a really good idea and cause,” Ruston said. Plastic use in asphalt is a new practice with little data behind its use in the United States which limits its use. In the next 10-to-15 years, plastic-infused asphalt mayb be seen in Riverside as more data arises.
Lauren Daurio, junior public relations major, uses an Uber. In 2018 alone, 75 million people have used Uber in the United States.
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Uber takes precautionary measures for riders’ safety BY ALYSE MESSMER
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Taking an Uber might be convenient when there is no access to a car but traveling in one could be a nerve-racking or even dangerous experience for college students. Although Uber assures it is a safe service for customers, there have been more than 120 reports of sexual assault and abuse by Uber drivers from its users in the last four years. Sachin Kansal, Uber’s director of safety products, said in a press release Uber has recently implemented more safety precautions, including a new “panic button,” which alerts authorities immediately when used through the app. “Every second counts in an emergency,” Kansal said. “We want to make sure our users get help quickly with accurate
information if faced with an emergency situation.” Despite Uber requiring background checks before hiring drivers, reports of kidnappings, beatings and sexual assault have still been reported across the country, especially in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Because some California Baptist University students do not have their own cars on campus, Uber has become a popular and convenient way to get somewhere off-campus when he or she cannot catch a ride with a friend. Gavin Duran, freshman theater major, said he has doubted his safety before while riding in an Uber. “I have only used Ubers in groups and even though we have been safe, it is always somewhat intimidating to get into a car with a stranger,” Du-
ran said. “You don’t know what kind of people they are or even how safe of a driver they are.” Eleasha Goff, junior anthropology and business administration double major, also said she has concerns from her Uber experiences. “I do not feel safe in an Uber alone, especially with all the backlash they have been getting because of the way drivers (can) act,” Goff said. “I am always anxious when I have a male driver because you never know if he’ll be inappropriate toward me or the other people I’m riding with in the car.” Because of backlash and worry from customers, Uber asked for advice from federal law enforcement on how to inform its customers about safety precautions they can take. The company’s website advises customers to share trip
details with a friend so they are able to see the car’s location on a live feed. This can be done by tapping “share status” within the app during the ride, which shares your driver’s name, profile picture, license plate number, and current location with a friend or family member, even if they do not have the app. Uber also suggests sitting in the backseat, instead of next to the driver. Additionally, do not share personal phone numbers with the driver. Uber also advises users to triple check the car and driver’s ID as extra precautions to make sure it matches the car and driver picture on the app. Although Uber has many safety precautions and is convenient for users, students should be cautious whenever they use the service and aim to have a few others ride with them on
New equipment introduced at Rec Center BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER
ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR The Recreation Center at California Baptist University put up “We’re sorry for our dust” signs over the summer and began a long-awaited expansion. The Rec Center is adding diversified gym equipment and creating more space to work out. The first phase has already begun and has completed the addition of some redesigned spaces and new pieces of equipment. The space where a rock climbing wall once stood is now a circuit training area with nine treadmills, along with various plate-weight machines organized according to what body parts the workouts target. The Recreation Center also has a new 180-tire flip machine, which simulates flipping a tire. There is also a Skill Mill self-powered treadmill which allows for sled pushing and running at a more controlled pace. Additionally, there are six new rowing machines installed. These machines allow the user to do heavier, weighted rows or lighter rows that focus more on cardio. There will also soon be six new Olympic half-racks featuring Olympic bars with bumper plates, along with new rope machines. The gym expanded its floor space by removing the former employee break room on the first floor and adding another set of benches and dumb bells. The new weight racks have dumb bells up to 120 pounds. These new areas also keep
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Kendall Kholenburger, sophomore early childhood studies majors, develops a new routine at the Recreation Center, which is currently undergoing renovations to install new equipment and rooms. congestion down in the free -weight area because everyone can spread out more. Nick Cortz, junior English major, said he likes the new spaces and the freedom it gives him to workout whenever he wants, without having to wait for machines. “I like the extra space, especially since there is now room
for me to get in a full, functional workout,” Cortez said. These upgrades are not the end of the expansion project. On the second floor, there will be a fitness suite with ab machines, mats and a Life Fitness Synergy 360 XL. Joe Fix, fitness coordinator of the Recreation Center, said Synergy 360 will be an impres-
sive piece of equipment. “The Synergy 360 is a dynamic jungle gym which you can do a variety of exercises,” Fix said. “You have monkey bars, boxing battle rope, a land mine dip bar, TRX and everything you could want on it.” Additionally, two new rooms will be added to the second story in the Rec Center. One of them
will be a cycle room and the other will feature boxing equipment, TRX and battle-rope. Parker Schnetzler, junior biology major, said he is excited to see the Recreation Center introduce more equipment and to have more space to workout. “I am looking forward to the more open-space and the fact that the gym won’t be as crowd-
ed,” Schetzler said. “I am also looking forward to trying out the new equipment to take my workout to the next level.” With more space and equipment, students can expect diversified workouts and a better workout experience at the Recreation Center. The upgrades are set to be completed next August.
BUSINESS &TECH SAE club improves car for competition
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BY ALYSE MESSMER
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR The Society of Automotive Engineers club at California Baptist University is reconstructing its car after competing last June in Formula SAE. CBU’s SAE club finished 44th place in Formula SAE, the student automobile design competition. Seventy-two universities from across the United States and other countries competed. As the team continues to build the car, which can be seen through the windows of the new Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building, the team looks forward to the next competition. The process of constructing a car begins with the team analyzing results from previous competitions and finding ways to improve the car’s performance. Spencer Judy, junior mechanical engineering major and president of the SAE club, said there are long days of building the automobile. “Most people don’t realize how much time goes into these cars,” Judy said. “Senior members put in 15–20 hours a week just designing and coordinating events.” The students said they have been working hard on the car for the competition since July. Testing the car will begin during spring break and driver training will take place in June before the 2019 competition. The club said its primary goals for the car is to increase durability and reliability so the automotive can rank higher this season. Another factor of the club’s improvement will come from the Engineering Building. The new landmark CBU’s campus offers more space for the club to house the car and, with new technology, push the team
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The SAE competition car, on display on the first floor of the Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building at California Baptist University, is currently in the process of being rebuilt. to create an even faster and higher-quality car. Josh Bigley, sophomore mechanical engineering major and vice president of the SAE club, said the group is grateful for the added workspace and technology the building has to offer.
“The additional room is extremely beneficial for housing our vehicles and hosting our meetings,” Bigley said. “Technologies like the crane and the exhaust ducts will prove useful during assembly and tuning.” With the competition ap-
proaching and the SAE club finding ways to grow from its past competitions, members are beginning to search for other helping hands. Dr. Daniel Clark, assistantprofessor of aerospace, industrial and mechanical engineer-
ing and adviser to the SAE club, said there are many ways students can be a part of the SAE team. “We help train, equip and can use all areas of engineering and many fields outside engineering, especially business,
graphic design and any areas that develops presentation skills.” The club wil continue to focus and work hard on the new and improved car until competing next summer.
Preserving phones battery life Universal Basic Income suggests How to preserve possible solutions BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER
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Poverty, job automation addressed by basic income BY MICHAEL HANSEN
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Stockton, a city only six hours from Riverside, will soon be experimenting with universal basic income. UBI is a program designed to give a fixed amount of money to citizens regularly regardless of his or her involvement in the workforce, with no strings attached. Michael Tubbs, the mayor of Stockton, is planning to start a basic-income trial in 2019 by giving a select group of families $500 cash a month for roughly 18 months. Adding up to $1 million, the money will be provided by the Economic Security Project, which is owned by Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes. Brianna Appaugh, freshman biomedical science major, said Stockton is not the only place that needs UBI. “Living in the United States, a lot of us are fortunate. I got the chance to go to Africa, and if anything, they need the money more than I do,” Appaugh said Hughes and other visionaries, such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, are outspoken sponsors of UBI. Hughes suggests that taxes on wealthy Americans be raised to provide a $290 billion package to give
$500 to families who make less than $50,000 a year. Hughes, Zuckerberg and Musk are not the only fans of UBI, though. Andrew Yang, entrepreneur and 2020, Democratic presidential candidate, wants to take UBI nationwide. Yang hopes to give American citizens between the ages of 18 and 64 $1,000 a month or $10,000 a year. Yang plans to fund his version of UBI by joining welfare programs with Social Security programs and adding a value-added tax on American products. Yang also anticipates that UBI will pay for itself by reducing healthcare costs and incaceration rates. Yang said that America is unprepared for the massive changes that job automation will bring to the future American job market, such as joblessness and widespread poverty among low-skilled workers. Dr. Bob Namvar, professor of economics, agreed with Yang and said job automation will lead to the need for UBI. “At the turn of the 20th century, 80 percent of people were in agriculture — right now it’s 4 percent. What happened to the other 74 percent? They were moved to other sectors,” Namvar said. Josue Gonzales, senior health science major, said he would support Yang if certain expectations of his were met. “If there is a way to regulate the money to make sure people aren’t abusing it (UBI), then I would support it,” Garcia said.
Depleted batteries can be frustrating for smartphone users but there are some simple steps to help defeat the need to use a charger throughout the day. Smartphones are our most frequently used computing devices so it is important they have enough battery for the day. Dr. Michael Kolta, assistant professor of computing, software and data sciences, said adopting battery-saving habits will affect both daily and longterm battery use. “Anything that you do to prolong temporary battery life will prolong longterm battery life too,” Kolta said. Kolta emphasized the importance of turning off Bluetooth or Wi-Fi when these features are not needed. This helps battery life because a smartphone is continuously expending energy while looking for connectivity if these components are turned on. iPhones also have a Low-Power Mode which disables some features and lowers screen brightness. This is another option of which one can take advantage to extend battery life. Android also features an advanced power saving setting called Ultra-Power Saving ode. It disables more features but extends battery further than Low-Power Mode. Another tip that helps overall battery health is to not charge one’s phone excessively or to frequently drain the battery until it dies, then bring it back to a full charge. Any phone battery is only good for a set number of charging cycles so the user should reduce the number of times he or she
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also stressed keeping screen brightness turned down as well as using headphones instead of the phone’s speakers as great ways to reduce power consumption. Putting a phone on Airplane Mode will stop any signals and data gathering, making the battery last up to a few days. Do Not Disburb does not turn on the screen to alert users of notifications, which will also increase battery life.
Chris Carillo, senior software engineering major, recommends using Night Mode on iPhones. “I tend to leave it on the Night Mode,” Carillo said. “I find that it tends to (improvine battery life) and is also better on the eyes.” Through making a few small changes, smartphone batteries can last longer than a few hours and reduce the need to be replaced.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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missing out on: Sean McKinley Junior Business Administration major “Rivers and Robots are a great worship music to do homework to and be productive while it’s playing in the background.”
Shaun Cary Junior Mechanical Engineer major “Camino is a band that isn’t super big but they have a great sound and unique lyrics.”
Madison Goeres Senior Public Relations major “The Brilliance because they sing about crises around the world and talk about living a life toward Christ.”
Monica Castor Freshman Criminal Justice major “The rapper Phora is really motivational and inspires a lot of people.”
Seeing Sound: Student uses condition as a musical tool BY ABBY WOLF
ASST. A&E EDITOR When Stephen Wright sat down to write his song “Truly my Soul” based on Psalm 62, which speaks of finding his way back to God even during difficult times, he played with the note E flat and saw a vivid red in his mind’s eye. For as long as he can remember, Wright has seen vibrant colors when hearing music. The colors dance around in his head whenever pitches can be heard. “When I’m using one of my senses, another sense kicks in. If I hear a sound in my imagination, though I can’t really stop it, I experience a color.” There are different colors for different pitches and patterns, but it is always the same color experienced with the same pattern of music. Wright has synesthesia, a neurological condition that enables him to see colors in his mind while hearing music and helps him have perfect pitch. Wright, senior music education major, is a chapel band member, vocal director and singer in the University Choir and Orchestra. Synesthesia helps Wright with his music abilities and talents, however, he still considers it to be a disorder. “When you grow older, you can lose it more and more. It’s not as grandiose as when I’ve experienced it before,” Wright said. “It brings familiar patterns in music back to me. But I have perfect pitch, and if you give
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Stephen Wright, senior music education major, sings baritone in the University Choir and Orchestra. me a pitch I can tell you exactly what it is.” Hector Jimenez, assistant professor of music, oversees the Chapel Band with Wright and speaks to his experience. “In vocal rehearsal, he is able to give encouragement about pitches,” Jimenez said. “It helps him to be more intentional musically because he can hear the imperfections that the regular ear can’t hear.” Jimenez also said he admires Wright’s vocal talents. “He has a really high-quality voice and is very servant-hearted. It has been very encouraging to have him on the team,” Jimenez said. Wright said he started sing-
ing in a church choir when he was 3 years old but never saw himself pursuing music while growing up and instead wanted to be an aerospace engineer. Wright said his road to music started when he and his friend made a band together. “When I was 14 or 15, I realized maybe I should not do aerospace engineering,” Wright said. “Then, of course, I went to a UCO concert and it changed my life.” Wright sings and plays drums and piano, but is learning a variety of other instruments. Morganne Warner, sophomore worship arts and ministry major, said she currently participates in UCO and Chapel Band
with Wright and admires him for more than just his musical abilities. “Stephen has a natural gift for leadership and kindness,” Warner said. “He has a gift for hearing harmonies and in a Chapel setting, he guides us in what we should sing. Watching him use his talents to help us be better at what we do is so awesome to see.” While synesthesia is a major part of Wright’s life, he said he does not find his identity in synesthesia or in his music. “The moment you wrap your identity around your music is the moment that you lose your identity,” Wright said. “Let your identity be in Christ alone.”
Tim Burton’s classic holiday film celebrates 25 years of cinematic fun Halloween meets Christmas for a twisted classic with stop-motion BY SARAH BOUTIN ASST. A&E EDITOR
In a few days, fans will be able to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Since the movie’s debut in theaters Oct. 29, 1993, it has become a traditional holiday movie. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton. The story and characters were originally created by Burton, who is known for his dark movies such as “Beetlejuice” (1988) and “Edward Scissorhands” (1990). The filmmakers constructed more than 200 puppets for the
movie’s characters and hundreds of heads with different expressions for Jack Skellington and Sally, the movie’s main characters. Dr. Melissa Croteau, associate professor of film studies and literature, said the success of the movie helped people gain respect for stop-motion. “If ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ had not been the hit it was 25 years ago I do not think we would see this kind of art resurge. Stop–motion was seen as cheesy and too work–intensive,” Croteau said. “You saw a turning point in the public view of stop-motion animation as something that is worth doing.” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” became the hallmark of full-length, stop-motion movies, as the practice would be commonly used in short-length films afterward. The success of the movie initially led to an increase of other productions of stop-motion such as “Chicken Run” (2000), “Coraline” (2009) and “The Corpse Bride” (2005).
Croteau added there will probably not be a constant stream of stop-motion movies being released. “Stop-motion is a very expensive form of art,” Croteau said. “I do not think we are going to see an explosion of it. There is not enough money to fund it.” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” was met with high praise by renowned film critic Robert Ebert, who said in his review that it was visually pleasing to the eyes and imagination. Irene Pineda, senior liberal studies major, said the soundtrack and dark color in the movie adds to its success. “The music in this movie plays a crucial role because it just screams Halloween,” Pineda said. “Tim Burton made a huge impact on stop-motion-picture movies because he brought a different aspect to them through the use of very gothic and horror-type film that intrigues a lot of people.” Throughout the holidays, the movie is played on television networks such as Freeform.
Elizabeth Lacatus, senior liberal studies major, said watching the movie has become a tradition for her family. “I remember watching this with my cousins when we were younger on Halloween night. We still carry the tradition today,” Lacatus said. “I remember knowing when we watched the movie that it meant holidays were coming up.” To celebrate the 25th anniversary, the Hollywood Bowl is hosting a three-day concert featuring musical performances from Danny Elfman, the voice of Jack Skellington, and Catherine O’ Hara, the voice of Sally. Ken Page, who plays the antagonist Oogie Boogie, will also perform. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a pop-culture phenomenon and people are still buying merchandise from the movie and singing the lyrics of the songs. With the upcoming anniversary, it is clear the movie’s animation has held its own despite the changing cinematic landscape over the years.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ remake in the works BY SARAH BOUTIN ASST. A&E EDITOR
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” has a second chance at life after Netflix announced its plans to adapt the critically acclaimed animated series into a live-action series. Nickelodeon aired the animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” for three seasons from 2005 to 2008. The story followed a young boy named Aang, who, as the Avatar, can control the four elements-earth, water, air and fireand ultimately bring peace to these four “nations.”
The first attempt to make “Avatar: The Last Airbender” as a live-action project was directed by M. Night Shyamalan in 2010. The film was met with criticism, including whitewashing the characters and employing poor special effects. Since fans were disappointed with the outcome of the movie, the idea of a trilogy was dropped. The new Netflix series is slated to start production in 2019 and premiere in 2020. The original “Avatar: The Last Airbender” creators, Michael
Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, will be executive producers on the new series. In a press release with DiMartino and Konietzko, they both said they hope to bring the original dream of their Avatar world to life and cast the appropriate actors. Jennifer Rodriguez, junior psychology major, said she liked the original series, especially the character’s use of “bending,” and hopes the new series is created right this time around. “I liked the idea of being able to bend different elements and the impact on the world that
could have,” Rodriguez said. “I’m curious to see how they are going to do it in live-action. They will need amazing graphic designers for the bending.” When the news of another live-action attempt surfaced, fans were torn. Some said the series would fail while others said they are ecstatic the series gets another chance. Dr. Andrea Scott, associate professor of marketing, said for the new series to be a success, the producers need to listen to their audience. “I would encourage (the producers) to be more authentic to
what the animated series was,” Scott said. “They should know what their target audience is and what they want. Hopefully, they will learn lessons from the failure of the (previous) movie.” Bryce Acosta, sophomore computer science major, said he is curious to see the movie’s take on the spiritual and fighting aspects of the show. “Its take on the Spirit World should be pretty cool, and hopefully they have well-choreographed fighting,” Acosta said. “I’ll watch the first few episodes and give it a chance. Maybe I’ll even finish, as I have been
waiting for something to bingewatch again.” As 2019 draws nearer, production details will start to be revealed. “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is considered one of the best-animated shows, according to the website IGN, who publishes the latest news in mainstream media. Netflix is known for its top-quality original shows and as the production date gets closer “Avatar: The Last Airbender” fans will continue to hope the new series lives up to their expectations.
13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jonah Hill’s film ‘Mid90s’ does well in reviews October 26, 2018 · Volume 6 · Issue 4
BY JANE ROBERTUS STAFF WRITER
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In “Lost in Yonkers” Alexis Safoyan, senior public relations major, plays Bella, who is related to Arty played by Isaiah Torres, freshman theater major.
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“Discovering Bella’s character and motivations has made Continued from Page 1 me more sympathetic to people who are not easily understood,” Safoyan said. “I relate to Belwritten and is wonderfully per- la’s optimism and hope despite formed by an amazing cast and seemingly impossible circumstances.” crew,” McMillan said. Frank Mihelich, associate Alexis Safoyan, senior public relations major, also stars in the professor of theater, directed the production and “Lost in fall production. Safoyan said she feels bless- Yonkers” is the first comedy he ed to end her collegiate acting has directed in several years. “We are always looking to career with this cast and proput together the best season. duction. “We have an incredible cast This first-time slot is not a very and crew that fully supports long rehearsal,” Mihelich said. one another in both personal “We’ve got seven really good and play-related endeavors,” actors who work very hard. This process, though short, has been Safoyan said. Safoyan played Bella, a men- easy because we’ve had the right tally challenged adult who lives people.” Mihelich said this show is with her strict mother.
different than previous productions because of the distinct familial narrative. “It deals with family-how we are molded by our family for better or for worse-about being individuals in a family. At the same time, it is a laugh-riot,” Mihelich said. “This is Neil Simon’s best play and at the end of August he passed away, so it’s kind of a special time to do it.” Jordan Elliott, sophomore communication and leadership studies double major, said he saw the show on its opening night and enjoyed it. “By far, my favorite part was the ending scene between grandma and Bella,” Elliot said. “The way they opened up to each other in a meaningful way
Classic slasher film returns BY NINASOPHIA STOWE A&E EDITOR
After 40 years and a seven-film franchise, the cult-classic “Halloween” (2018) released its newest installment Oct 19. and directed by David Gordon Green. In 1978, director John Carpenter terrified the world with what many people claim as the first slasher film. Long-time fans will see Jamie Lee Curtis reprising her role as Laurie Strode, the protagonist in the original film. The premise of the plot highlights the second escape of serial killer Michael Myers and follows Strode, who years after the trauma of almost being murdered, awaits his attack. In the original film, Strode is one of the lone survivors. Now Green brings her back as a much stronger character who is out for revenge and ready to fight off Myers. Throughout the years in Hollywood, women as the “damsel in distress” has been a common trope, but the trend is changing, and movies with strong female leads are becoming more frequent. Frank Mihelich, associate professor of theater, said Curtis’ more empowered role reflects a culture changing for
the better. “Jamie Lee Curtis started a long tradition in horror films that went through the 80s of having an attractive woman scantily dressed in the film to bring in male viewers. That is why Curtis was originally cast in that movie,” Mihelich said. “Now audiences want to see smart, strong women and less about the gratuitous. It’s less interesting than it used to be. Women won’t put up with it anymore.” “Hollywood is always going to do what makes money. That was the mindset back then,” Brooke Fenex, sophomore history and psychology double major, said she is optimistic about the changing trend of women’s roles in Hollywood. “It’s really fascinating that it’s going in this direction,” Fenex said. “Typically, you would think when Laurie Strode finds about Myer’s escape, she’d be panicking and living in fear when in reality she was praying for it to happen and she wanted to get her revenge.” Fenex said she is interested in how Strode will be portrayed. “She’s not running. She’s ready. It’s really refreshing and on trend with feminist values and the belief system
Editor’s Review
“Bad Times at the El Royale” (2018) is a sensational thriller featuring vibrant characters with dark pasts who met at the hotel. The El Royale sits on the border of Nevada and California and the film is set in the 70s. Rotten Tomatoes gave a rating of 72 percent. With a dynamic cast of actors the film drew in viewers and the audience in the theater reacted
positively with laughter and upbeat chatter after the credits. Director Drew Goddard uses compartmentalized story telling and a classic soundtrack put together and composed by Michael Giacchino. The soundtrack takes viewers right back to the 70s setting. With previous works such as “World War Z” (2013) and “The Martian” (2015), Goddard is no stranger to the in-
that women can be that type of person and not what people expect,” Fenex said. “I am all for letting Jamie Lee Curtis get her revenge.” Many fans of the classic said they are excited to see the next installment bring all of their favorite elements to life in this 21st century film. Austen Heldoorn, sophomore film studies major and self-proclaimed horror movie enthusiast, said he likes the classic version and the character Michael Myers. “I’m a huge fan of the slasher films but there’s something about Michael Myers that just stands the test of time,” Heldoorn said. “He is an iconic character with no motive and that could possibly be the scariest thing about any antagonist-he evokes a genuine fear.” The Numbers’ box office statistics claim the original film brought in $70 million worldwide in 1978, making it one of the most profitable films of the century. While the 1978 version produced the movie with a $325,000 budget, the 2018 film’s budget was $10 million. With an 85 percent positive rating from Rotten Tomatoes, fans and critics already seem impressed with the film.
to the audience while maintaining their respective accents was phenomenal.” McMillan said he looks forward to future productions and is excited for people to go see future shows. “I encourage everyone to come out to see more of our shows,” McMillan said. “I want everyone to know that the Wallace Theatre is always a safe place to come and feel emotions and share experiences that may be too powerful or taboo for everyday life. The theater is a magical place where viewers can laugh, cry and feel together.” Wallace Theatre’s next production this semester, the musical, “She Loves Me,” will open Nov. 16.
Must-Visit Museums in Los ANGELES
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The Broad
Admission: free, order in advance J. Paul Getty Museum
Admission: Free, parking $15 Hammer Museum
Admission: Free
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Admission: $16 with student ID for LA County residents, $21 with student ID for non-residents
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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Museum of Broken Relationships
7.
Museum of Death
Admission: $15 with student ID
Admission: $15 with student ID
Admission: $15
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ner-workings of thrillers and applied similar tactics to the making of “Bad Times at the El Royale.” The film provides strong opening scenes and violent surprises along with themes and cinematic aspects similar to Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” (2015). The strongest similarity is how the
Scrunchies, mom–jeans and grunge are not the only things from the 1990s that are regaining their relevance. This surge of nostalgia is rapidly spreading to the entertainment industry. Although the ‘90s’ era is seeing a major increase in popularity, Jonah Hill did not want this to be the main focus of his directorial debut “Mid90s” (2018). “When movies are about certain time periods, they usually are too overt in their expression of the nostalgia,” Hill said in an interview at the Toronto International Film Festival. “To me, they had to be really respectful if they were there, they were textural, and they were done with the character and story first,” Hill said. Michael Eaton, professor of film studies and film production, said the revival of past decades, such as the ‘90s’ in film, could be attributed to who is at the top of the entertainment industry. “The people who greenlight (the films) grew up watching those movies,” Eaton said. “People with the power to green-light movies are a small number but they grew up in that era.” Hill making a film as emo-
tionally oriented as the mid-90s may seem like a difficult adjustment, but he noted in an interview with IMDb how the films that made the greatest impact on him were ones made from the heart. Evan Tinker, film production and business management double major, said he is interested in the film because of its exploration of the skating community. “I’m excited to see how they portray the community of skaters,” Tinker said. “Normally they get a ‘bad rap’ but I’ve heard that it shows the friendship and community that is sparked from the skating scene.” While it may not have been intended for the nostalgia of the era to be the main subject, there is no denying it. From the trailer alone, the style of the cinematography mimics that of a home-video from the ‘90s’. Gabrielle Flores, film production major, said the film has a distinct production style. “Having it stylized to a certain era will bring people back,” Flores said. “I love movies that do that and make it feel like you’re there (in the film).” “Mid90s” has received a 79 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes but some reviews are still pending. One thing is for certain; it is a fresh approach to a well-known genre and a new perspective on an old era.
MOVIE: ‘BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE’
story is told with subheadings. In G o d d a r d ’s project, the sections are titled by each hotel room that is occupied by a guest. Viewers are presented with a wild narrative told by an award-winning cast featuring Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson, Jeff Bridges and Jon
Hamm. The characters confront their inner–demons and deal with the external consequences during their stay at the El Royale. Lewis Pullman plays Miles Miller, a young man running the hotel and Vietnam War veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Miller battles the heavy burden of guilt and shame for his actions. This being one of Pullman’s first major roles, he gave a
great performance, dripping with desperation in his role, capturing the essence of brokeness. Overall, Goddard offers viewers an imaginative story by following several strangers on a false path to redemption. He uses sequences of vignettes, melodramatic plot twists, a doll-style narrative and ever-surprising characters to put together a new, refreshing take on a classic genre.
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October 26, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 4
Soccer exceeds expectations Coming in as underdogs, women’s soccer team impresses with big wins
BY JOSH AVENDANO ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
With a 4-4 record in conference games, California Baptist University’s women’s soccer team prepares to face new challenges as it continues in the Western Athletic Conference. Kristen St. Clair, head coach of women’s soccer, said she believes the successful season is a tribute to the whole team’s work ethic. “It’s a tribute to the players’ hard work. We knew there were going to be new challenges; we were excited about that. (We) prepared for that last year. It’s a credit to the players’ focus, execution and hard work,” St. Clair said of the competition. Although the team lost its first conference game against Seattle University, they managed to grab a three-game win streak before dropping a narrow 1-0 match against the University of Missouri—Kansas City. Ari Coronado, freshman kinesiology major and forward, said UMKS was the toughest opponent the women’s team has played thus far. “Overall, we did really well (in the Kansas City game). I
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California Baptist University’s women’s soccer team celebrates scoring their first goal of the game against New Mexico State University on Oct. 5. The Lancers would go on to pick up a 3-0 conference victory over the Aggies was really proud of our performance,” Coronado said. “Finishing our goals is what killed us in that game; we had a lot of opportunities so the fact that we were able to create chances, and as a team really gave us the confidence we needed.” St. Clair said the Lancers’ upcoming string of matches will require them to be in top shape. “These next few games coming toward the end of this month to close up the season are going to be some of the toughest teams in the conference, but we’re really proud of our players and how they position themselves to compete for the (WAC) title,” St. Clair said. The team was able to get back to winning by defeating Utah Valley University by a
score of 1-0, the lone goal was scored by Coronado. “It took me a while to notice that I really did score,” Coronado said. “When (the ball) finally went in, all I could do is turn around and celebrate with my team.” Coronado said winning the Utah Valley game was important for the team to be able to get back at the top of the coneference standings. The team said being top-5 in the conference standings is a great feat, as this is their first year in Division I. “Winning that many games is huge for us because obviously we’re the underdogs coming into this league. It’s our first year ever playing in the league so our standards were set really
low because we’re newcomers,” Coronado said. Desarae Felix, senior history major and midfielder, said she believes the successful season is a result of the extra preparations from the team and coaches. “Everyone was aware of the transition (to DI) and everyone from the coaches down to the players has a certain mentality of preparing ourselves the best (we) possibly could,” Felix said. “Even if that meant more running, longer practices, and going out to the field by ourselves for extra touches.” The team is currently in fourth place in the WAC team standings and will face University of Montana Oct. 26 at on the Lancer soccer field.
Getting a head start before their official competitive season starts in spring, the California Baptist University cheer team is currently putting in time, effort and energy in preparation for Midnight Madness, the annual basketball season kick-off. Jordan Arrington, sport and performance psychology graduate student and back position, said she is looking forward to the team’s debut at Midnight Madness. “Preparing for Midnight Madness helps us prepare for our competition season,” Arrington said. “We have a good mixture of newcomers and returners this year, which is exciting because we get to compete in Division I competitions for the first time.” Scotland Roney, junior communication sciences and disorders major and base, said the team is already off to a great start. “During our practices, we have been focusing on our skills and helping the new recruits make the transition from high school to college cheer,” Roney said. “We have a great mixture of new-comers and returners who all have been working hard before the school year even started.” For the first time in Midnight Madness history, cheer will perform with the newly
formed dance team. Tami Fleming, head cheer coach, said the entire team has put in many practice hours since the beginning of the semester. “We have been working since school started with one practice a week dedicated for Midnight Madness,” Fleming said. “This is the first year (CBU) has a dance team (and we get to perform) alongside (the dance team).” After preparation for Midnight Madness is complete, cheer will turn its focus to competition season. “It has been fun working (with our team) and we are excited to compete in DI,” said Rebecca Wingen, sophomore exercise science major and base position. “We get to compete against new teams and a tougher division but overall we are excited for the challenge.” Fleming said the division change and facing new competitive teams will be a challenge. “We are up against new teams and bigger schools,” Fleming said. “We are the new kids on the block and we are going against some of the top-scoring teams in DI. It is exciting because we dominated DII for many years.” Midnight Madness will take place Oct. 26, in which both cheer and dance teams will perform to pump up the Lancers for the start of the men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
Women’s water polo readies for coming season BY DANIELLE LUTJENS STAFF WRITER
California Baptist University’s women’s water polo team is determined to reach the Western Athletic Conference championship this year through meticulous preparation for the upcoming season. Although official matches have not started yet, the athletes are working to lay the groundwork in preparation for a successful season. The team is looking to qualify for the conference championship game and win a title, a goal they fell short of last year because of a few close games. This year, all of CBU’s athletic teams, except for the water polo teams, made the move to the NCAA Division I conferences. Luckily for the women’s water polo team, they have been exposed to this competitive arena because of its DI conference affiliation since 2014. Jonathan Miller, head coach of women’s water polo, shared
his aspirations for this year’s Lancers as the season approaches. “Our biggest goal for this season is to be in the conference championship game at the end of the year and be able to win a title,” Miller said. “We had a couple of one-goal losses last season that prevented us from doing that but we were able to learn from those experiences and will be able to turn those around this year.” Kyra Foley, sophomore undeclared major and goalie, said the team has been training hard in practice. “We are in the pool and weight room where we do workouts that help us bond and learn how to work together as a team,” Foley said. “Along with workouts we do team devotionals. This helps us to mentally prepare and get our mind in the right space for when we start playing games.” Pua Wong, senior biology major and utility player, said the team plans to achieve these
goals through their relationship. “To accomplish this, we make sure we are real with each other,” Wong said. “We need to have a good relationship with one another so that we can comfortably work hard and push each other to be better than ever.” Miller said accountability in and out of the pool is a foundational aspect that drives the team toward giving 100 percent in both practices and games during its pre-season. “Everybody is willing to find their role and contribute however they can but ultimately they all want the team to be successful,” Miller said. “We have a lot of talented players and the fact they all sincerely want to see their teammates succeed creates a team that is very hard to beat.” This determination and team accountability is the force that drives CBU’s women’s water polo team as it gears up for their season this spring.
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Kira O’Donell, sophomore behavioral science major, looks to pass the ball to her teammates during a game against the Fresno State University Bulldogs. The Lancers finished the 2018 season with a 17-17 overall record.
Scoring goals comes easy for Lancers’ Felix BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
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Desarae Felix, senior history major, runs the ball down the field with the intent of scoring a goal..
Desarae Felix, senior history major and midfielder for women’s soccer, was named Western Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week after scoring three goals and an assist. Kristen St. Clair, head coach of women’s soccer, said she believes Felix is different from other players. “Desarae is a special player. She works very hard and she can be dynamic in the midfield as well as in the forward line,” St. Clair said. However, St. Clair said Felix’s achievement did not come from mere individual effort but as a team effort. “She has a knack for seeing the final pass. She has a knack for scoring goals, and her teammates have found her very well,” St. Clair said. “The goals
“When summer comes I she scored, she’s had some great play in the WPSL (Women’s passing from her teammates.” Being named WAC Player Premiere Soccer League), along of the Week didn’t affect Felix’s with doing captain-led trainings at school,” Felix said. effort. Felix is a captain who is not “Yes I was happy to receive only reliable on the award as well the field, but is also as my team, but loved and admired recognition or no by her teammates. recognition, we Ari Coronado, will continue to freshman kinesiprepare ourselves ology major and in the best way forward, said she possible and play remembers comto the best of our Desarae Felix, miting to CBU and ability,” Felix said. senior history major hearing about Fe“Personally, I lix. prepare myself by “I was looking at the stats never really having an off-season,” Felix said. “In the spring, I to see who is going to be here do my best to get the most out of when I came freshman year,” each workout from the weight Coronado said. “When I came across Desarae, I was so excitroom to the soccer field.” In summer, Felix said she ed and pumped because she is kept herself in sharp form by an awesome player and I knew playing in a summer-collegiate I wanted to be able to play with her and get to learn leadership league.
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On the field I’ve made lasting memories from overtime wins to big wins.
skills from, Felix.” Coronado said Felix is always there for the team as a friend. “There are several principals that I apply for myself, one of them being that I strive to be a servant leader,” Felix said. Felix, despite facing her final games as a Lancer, said she is content with her years with the team. “I believe that my performance this season so far will most definitely satisfy my last season competing for CBU,” Felix said. “On the field I’ve made lasting memories from overtime wins to big wins. We could lose our last few games and I’d be more than satisfied with how much we have grown, learned and applied.” The team will play the University of Montana Oct. 26, and it will be Felix’s last game in her collegiate career.
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October 26, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 4
LANCER ON THE STREET What actions do you take to be environmentally-friendly?
Yesenia Perez Sophomore Nursing major
Mason Hultquist Sophomore Biomedical Science major
“I don’t litter and when I see trash, I try to pick it up.”
“I try to recycle plastic, paper and cartons as much as possible.”
Luz Juarez Junior Psychology and Sociology double major “Not having the water on too long and using a reusuable towel instead of paper towels.”
Brooke Sluis Sophomore Pre-nursing major
Kyle Kim Senior Nursing major
“I use a reusable water bottle.”
“I recycle cans that my patients leave around work every day.”
Reusable straws, bottles won’t save the planet
BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A dozen years. Humankind only has 12 years to stop the progression of global warming
before it becomes irreversible and significantly worsens the number of floods, food shortages, extreme weather and possible poverty for millions of people, according to the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Ninety-one leading climate scientists noted the current global temperature is currently 1 degree Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels and must be kept at or below a 1.5 C increase to prevent impacting the entire globe. A U.N. report released Oct. 8 warned humankind must make “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all
aspects of society” to prevent these possible catastrophic changes. If nothing is done, the planet will reach a 1.5 C increase sometime between 2030 and 2052 — an alarmingly short number of years from now. While seemingly impossible, experts said it is possible to prevent this bleak future. Cutting or reducing emissions of heat-trapping gases, such as carbon dioxide, is the largest change needed, according to the IPCC. This means energy systems, industrial designs and transportation services would all need drastic makeovers.
Stop ‘workaholic culture’
BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN MANAGING EDITOR The weekend — two days meant to kick back, relax or spend time with family and friends. This may be the purpose of Saturday and Sunday but all too often these days can turn into time spent in a whirlwind of catching up on work, homework, errands or other responsibilities. Many people spend the majority of their time at work or school during the week. For students, time spent studying and stressing about the upcoming week tends to occupy the weekend, as well. In America, being a workaholic is praised. Information from the International Labour Organization shows that Americans work more than people in any other economically developed country and they have fewer vacations and longer work hours. Working more than the typical 40-hour work week is not healthy. Many Americans sacrifice their own mental health and time that could be spent with family or friends because they feel they need to focus on a project over the weekend so as to not fall behind.
in stress levels because people felt they were more able to balance the stress of work and life. Finding balance can be a struggle for many people and eliminating a day out of the work week could help people not feel drained from their jobs and even look forward to going to work. The country of New Zealand has not entirely embraced the concept of a four-day work week yet but the CEO of Perpetual Study, Andrew Barnes, said in an interview with CNN he has already suggested to the company’s board that the fourday work week become a permanent solution. Barnes added he hopes this experiment will be an example for other companies around the world. Corporations in the United States should follow the example set by Perpetual Study and start utilizing a fourday work week. However, even if this never becomes a standard in the workplace, the unhealthy, workaholic culture needs to change. People must realize there is Source: World Atlas more to life than work deadlines. conducted an eight-week study While your job will most likely regarding job-life balance at always be there the next day, you never know the last opporthe company Perpetual Study. The researchers changed tunity you will have to spend the work week from five days to quality time with someone or four, while still giving workers do something more enjoyable. Stop prioritizing work over five days of pay. The results of the study your own well-being. If we all were positive, with statistics practice healthier habits by demonstrating an increase in setting boundaries in our jobs, teamwork and productivity at there is a chance positive soluwork as well as overall life sat- tions will be made both in the workplace as well as in our inisfaction. There was also a decrease dividual lives. Additionally, allowing work and school to be a priority over someone’s health is now a social norm in America. There is simply not enough time in a two-day weekend to take care of oneself, prepare for work the next week, study and spend meaningful time with others. If corporations decided to change their work week from five days to four, Americans would have more time to not only accomplish things they would like to get done but also have more free time that could be spent with loved ones or taking care of oneself mentally, physically and emotionally. The concept of a four-day work week has already been tested in New Zealand. In early 2018, a team of researchers
Average Hours Worked by Country (per year) United States: 1,790 New Zealand: 1,757 Japan: 1,719
Canada: 1,706
United Kingdom: 1,674
The state of California Earth’s quickly rising temperapassed a law last July that will ture, more drastic measures be implemented at the begin- need to be taken. In recent years, the issue of ning of 2019, where people dining out will have to request a climate change has become a political issue and has ostrastraw with their drink. While refusing a plastic cized certain beliefs to either straw with your iced coffee ev- the left or right side. We need ery morning may minimally to quickly abandon the thought reduce waste, it is also not go- that acknowledging climate ing to significantly prevent the change means someone aligns Earth’s temperature from rising themselves with a set of beliefs. Making the drastic changes to unsafe levels. Additionally, the Earth’s to reduce harmful emissions condition is not getting better cannot be done on an individual by pursuing individual, envi- level but we can still vote people ronmental-conscious efforts, into office who will make the such as utilizing reusable silver- planet a priority, whether they BUSD OL 818.qxp_Layout are 1 10/10/18 3:53or PM Page 1 Republican Democrat. ware or CBU waterAD bottles. Since the United States is If we truly want to stop the
history’s largest polluter, we can also put pressure on our representatives to rejoin the Paris Accord, which sets targets to maintain low greenhouse gas emissions. Finally, as individuals, we can avoid and protest the highest-emitting companies that are responsible for 52 percent of greenhouse gas emissions since the industrial revolution, such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell or BP, according to The Carbon Majors Database. Although this latest report may seem bleak, it is not hopeless. There is still time for all of us to change the norm to preserve our planet.
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