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Fortuna Bowl rolls into Family Weekend

BY VICTORIA BUSZINSKI ASST. NEWS EDITOR

For almost 30 years, intramural football has brought California Baptist University students together.

This year, Fortuna Bowl is celebrating its 27th year as a CBU tradition, acting as the grand finale of Parent and Family Weekend Nov. 9—11.

The first ever Fortuna Bowl was instituted in 1991, with only four teams competing in the season leading up to the event.

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Fortuna brings alumni and current students together.

cantly and created more buzz peted to earn the glory of comthroughout our intramural footpeting Nov. 10 in Fortuna Bowl. ball league during the fall semesNot only are the number of ter. We are expecting more than teams growing but the event it5,000 people to attend.” self is also growing.

The intramural football teams Jared Prins, assistant direcJared Prins have been playing for most of the tor of Recreation Programs, assistant director of fall semester to determine the said the increasing popularity has turned the tradition into Recreation Programs teams that will compete in the final competition. an even bigger success.

The men’s teams, Fruit of the “Fortuna brings alumni and current students together,” Prins said. “Over Boom and J.A.C.K, or “Just a Couple Kids,” will the last decade, the event has grown signifi- be competing for the desired Fortuna trophy.

The Canadian Bowlers and Bus Drivers will represent the women’s teams.

Olivia Cain, junior communication disorders major, said this will be her second year playing for the Canadian Bowlers in Fortuna.

“Last year we learned and laughed our way to Fortuna Bowl. We lost in the championship but we’re super hopeful and optimistic about this season,” Cain said. “It’s neat getting to meet new women from different teams and build friendships through football.”

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Twelve killed at College Night in Thousand Oaks

Record Number of women won elected offices

BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

A typical college night at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., took a horrific turn Nov. 7 when Ian Long, 28-year-old former U.S. Marine, opened fire and fatally shot at least 12 people, including one police officer, Sgt. Ron Helus.

The Ventura County Sheriff ’s Office reported hundreds of people were inside the bar at the time and that, although the exact number is still unclear, a reported 22 people had been taken to local hospitals to be treated for injuries.

Witnesses said the gunman began firing around 11:20 p.m. at a security officer outside before entering the establishment. He then walked inside and began shooting at other employees before turning the gun on college students and Thousand Oaks residents.

People inside Borderline began breaking windows, hiding under stools and in the bathrooms, and dropping to the floor to escape the gunfire.

By the time authorities arrived at the scene, Long had killed himself with a legally obtained Glock 21 .45-caliber handgun.

Sheriff Geoff Dean said in a press conference Thursday afternoon that he had never

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Anti-trafficking grant of $1.5 million given to county group

BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN ONLINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR

This year has been named “The Year of the Woman” by the news media because more women are becoming politically active. More women sought and ran for public office across every level, ranging from city to federal position than ever before.

The Riverside County Anti-Human trafficking task force was awarded a $1.5 million grant in federal funding to aid their efforts to end trafficking in Riverside.

Sgt. John Sawyer said the grant is meant to help law enforcement, victim service and outreach for the next three years by adding an officer and expanding its victim service efforts by partnering with the non-profit group, Rebirth Homes.

“By continuing the task force, the grant award continues our collaborative efforts to combat human trafficking countywide,” Sawyer said. “The task force partners local law enforcement and federal law enforcement and the task force investigates trafficking cases throughout the County of Riverside.”

Collin Magness, junior anthropology and intercultural studies double major and member of California Baptist University’s International Justice Mission chapter, said he is excited to see the effort being made to further the fight against trafficking.

Out of the 476 women who ran for a seat in the House of Representatives at the start of the electoral season, 235 won their primaries. This was another record-breaking number, which was up from its previous record of 167 female major party nominees for the U.S. House of SEE POLITICS | PAGE 2 Reagan Lee| Banner

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Rocks project motivates caregiving

BY SUMMER CLARK ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Kindness rocks fills the Riverside community spreading positivity to everyone with just one sentence written on a rock.

These rocks are spread around different cities intended to cheer people up.

Megan Murphy, founder of the Kindness Rocks Project, said she started this project after her parents died in her early 20s, and while she was healing she realized she could help others find healing.

Murphy said she was busy and had little time to grieve after the loss of her parents.

When she finally had time for grieving, she started walking on the beach to search for signs and messages from her parents.

“I would ask for signs like pieces of seaglass. It was kind of something I would play with,” Murphy said. “When I found (the glass) it was the messages from them, it made me feel really happy and that I was connecting with something greater than myself.”

Murphy said she came to the realization that some people go to the beach when they are feeling sad or lonely, so she decided to spread positivity to others who need an uplifting message even if they’re not on a beach.

Students at California Baptist University have also en-

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Representatives.

At least 98 women have won seats in the U.S. House of Representatives so far during the midterm election that was held Nov. 6.

Fifty three women also ran for the Senate, with 22 winning their primaries and 12 won in the midterm election.

Some people take gender into consideration when voting, but to Dr. Christopher McHorney, chairman of the History and Government Department, gender should hold little significance.

“I would never vote for a candidate based upon their gender; it is his or her ideals that matter,” McHorney said.

“I would hope this generation and these students would do their own research and vote the same.”

California Baptist University alumna, Technical Sergeant Aja Smith, who ran to represent District 41 in the House of Representatives, said she ran because she is ready to serve her country outside of her mil-

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experienced a mass shooting in his 41 years in law enforcement.

“I never thought I would see the things around the country that would happen, but I’ve learned it doesn’t matter what community you’re in,” Dean said. “It doesn’t matter how safe your community is; it can happen anywhere.”

In 2016, Thousand Oaks was rated one of the safest cities in the nation.

In an news conference Thursday, Paul Delacourt, assistant FBI director, said the investigation was ongoing, although the bureau had no reason to believe the shooter was acting with anyone else.

Delacourt also said he did not want to speculate on Long’s motivation.

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Ashley Lobos, junior environmental science major, picks up a Kindness rock which reads, “You shine as bright as gold.”

This was part of a project called the “Kindness Rocks Project” created by Megan Murphy. ect Facebook page and realized what I saw. It made me want to spread positivity myself.”

The Kindness Rocks Project has been implemented in 12 countries, has nearly 79,000 followers on its Facebook page and 18,000 on its Instagram.

Alohi Dong, sophomore biomedical science major, said she saw the rocks on her explore page on Instagram and it caused her to search for more information about the project.

“There are so many pictures

on Instagram of the rocks and of different people from all over the world with smiles,” Dong said. “It is a nice thing to see such positivity spreading throughout the world. Who knew such a small message can go a long way.”

There are thousands of people across the world that are trying to make the world a more positive place, a small kind message can make a difference.

Check “The Kindness Rocks Project” on Instagram.

gle-parent household. itary service.

“I know what it’s like to have “I had an amazing journey that led me up to this point,” a parent suddenly lose a job. I Smith said. “I just turned 40 know what it means to live pay and I am ready to serve the check to pay check.

“I can also relate to female people in my community, to serve my country in another and minority issues because I am one of those. This is why capacity.”

Women of all ethnicities I’m running. I want to be a are taking part in this record- role-model to a lot of young girls and women in my disbreaking election.

Smith was one of only six trict.”

Though Smith black Relost her election, publicans Smith said she who ran for plans to run again U.S. Conin 2020. gress.

R e b e c c a S m i t h Arneson, senior was raised by philosophy and her mother business adminand grandistration double mother, both major and presiof whom dent of the Assowere nurses, Rebecca Arneson, ciated Students of and Smith said she has ASCBU president California Baptist University, said seen strugit is important gle throughwomen run because they bring out her life.

As a result of her struggles, a different perspective than Smith said she strives to be a men.

“It’s important to have peorole-model for young women.

“Everyone has a different ple with different backgrounds, need and want,” Smith said. “I because it brings different dycan relate to all kinds of peo- namics to issues and better ple, because I grew up in a sin- representation,” Arneson said.

“It’s important to have women in politics because, as women, they better understand where I’m coming from than a male politician would.”

ASCBU this year has an all female executive council for the first time in recent history but a mixture in the Senate.

“We grew up in a time where you did not really see a lot of women in power on TV, we saw a lot of men,” Arneson said. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh I want to be like my dad.’

“But now we see a lot of women and it will really inspire young girls that they can do this too.”

The 2018 midterm election held a lot of firsts for both women and the nation.

Arizona pitted two women against each other for the U.S. Senate which meant Arizona was guarenteed to have their first female senator.

The midterm election also saw the first Native American and Muslim female members of Congress.

The United States surpassed its previous record of 107 women in Congress this election season by electing at least 121 women to Congress.

tracts country music fans — many of whom made the trip to Las Vegas for last October’s Route 91 festival. Dozens who survived that massacre were also present at Borderline, including CBU alumna Morgan Kelly’s brother, Brendon Kelly.

Brendon Kelly, a U.S. Marine, shielded and protected Ellen Davis, junior political science and international studies double major, and Renee Cesario, Riverside resident, when the gunman began shooting last October at Route 91. Brendon Kelly then led the group to safety and kept them all unharmed.

Shawn Guzman, Thousand Oaks resident, was at The Tipsy Goat one block from Borderline as the shooting began.

“As my co-workers and I were leaving Tipsy Goat, all we saw was a few people rushing in terror and we didn’t know what was going on,” Guzman

said. “We saw people covered in blood and just in a panic.”

John Glenn, sophomore communication studies major at California Baptist University and Thousand Oaks resident, received the news Thursday morning and immediately checked on his friends.

“I’ve been on edge all morning waiting to see if anyone I knew would show up on the list of victims,” Glenn said. “I’ve never seen anything so bad in my life living in that town.

Thousand Oaks is a great place and it always will be. It hurts to see something like this happen there.”

The Gun Violence Archive has reported more than 300 mass shootings in 2018 alone.

Thousand Oaks residents have started the Conejo Valley Victims Fund to aid victims’ families and can be found at https://vccf.org/.

countered these rocks and experienced the positive messages written on them.

Leslie Pelayo, sophomore biochemistry major, said she experienced a solo rock randomly and had no idea what the rock was until she came across the page on Facebook.

“When I first saw the rock, it actually brightened my mood,” Pelayo said. “The message said, ‘It is OK, everything will be OK.’ “A couple weeks after, I came across the Kindness Rocks Proj-

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It is important to have people with different backgrounds because it brings a different dynamic to issues and better representation.

Borderline draws many local college students for its weekly 18-and-older College Country Nights. Sixteen students present during the attack were from Pepperdine University. A current Pepperdine freshman and a recent California Lutheran University graduate were killed.

This shooting comes less than two weeks after a gunman killed 11 people in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, nine months after 17 were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida and 13 months after the largest mass shooting in the nation’s history, the Route 91 Harvest Festival massacre in Las Vegas, where 59 people were fatally shot.

The Borderline shooting is Southern California’s most fatal attack since 14 were killed in San Bernardino in 2015.

Because of its western-style atmosphere, Borderline at-

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Camerata makes its 2018 debut School of Music premieres its elite ensemble

MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS:

BY SOFIA ENEQVIST ASST. NEWS EDITOR

California Baptist University has recently started a new, exclusive ensemble called Camerata, which features students in an elite academic and classical ensemble in order to dig into the choral arts at a more advanced level.

Camerata was created to explore advanced choral art music and to fulfill its expanded desire to prepare students for music professions.

The new ensemble performed Nov. 2 at Calvary Presbyterian for the 2018 Fall Concert titled “Creation Sings the Heavenly Psalm.”

Acceptance into Camerata is highly selective. Every music major whose primary instrument is voice and every non-music major student with a specific level music scholarship, must audition.

Out of everyone who auditioned this year, only 25 students were selected for performance.

Stephen Bankole-Wright, senior music education major, said what he appreciates most about Camerata is learning from talented musicians and working together to create high-quality, sophisticated performances that sound unified.

“CBU has done a really great job of presenting worship songs that are congregational and to which everyone can sing or relate,” Wright said. “However, with this new group we are

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Makenna Diegelman, sophomore music education major, sings to the congregation in the 2018 Fall Concert titled “Creation Sings the Heavenly Psalm,” along with fellow members of Camerata.

taking it to the next step and saying ‘We can worship, uplift and encourage the congregation to worship God with these songs but now, we can also be really sophisticated in how we do that.’”

Not only is Camerata new to CBU but its director, associate professor of music and director of choral studies, Gene Peterson is also a new faculty member.

Peterson said students should be prepared to be blessed by what they hear and be prepared to give their praise back to God as they can sing along with the choir.

“The acoustics of Calvary Presbyterian are conducive

for the style of composition on which we focused,” Peterson said.

“Through the collection, we are really turning our hearts toward God through the texts of the music that is about creation.

God is the creator of it all.”

During the performance, the congregation listened to the harmonies of the Concert Choir and Camerata.

Through the use of select instruments, scripture and hymns, the choirs connected with the congregation by making them feel part of the performance.

Nick Clift, freshman behavioral science major,

attended the concert and said he enjoyed the entire performance.

“It was an excellent compilation of CBU’s most talented singers,” Clift said. “I loved how involved the director was in the performance.

“It really added to the unity of Camerata and filled the room when he spoke to the congregation from the balcony.”

When closing the performance, Peterson said, “Go in peace, serve the Lord and grace be to God.” The concert ended with a standing ovation from the crowd and smiles on the faces of every performer.

The midterm election of 2018 saw many firsts for the United States.

Arizona and Tennessee sent their first women senators to Congress, and the night featured an array of ethnic individuals who diversified Congress, leading to better representation for minorities.

Dr. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science, said he was pleased with the diversity in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I find increased diversity in politics to be a wonderful thing, which means I was happy to see more than 100 women in the House for the first time and various racial representation milestones,” Porter said.

“My hope is that this descriptive diversity translates into substantive bipartisan efforts to create a political climate that serves all Americans.”

Another highlight and a triumph for the left was the election battle over the control of the House of Representatives, which went to the Democrats.

The House, which was previously controlled by Republicans, had a large influx of liberal women representatives. The women fared better than experts had expected and turned some of the more conservative races which led the Democrats to a 222-196 seat control over the Republicans.

However, Republicans still retained the majority in the U.S. Senate.

Democrat Gavin Newsom beat out Republican candidate John Cox in the race for California state governor.

In Riverside county, Chad Bianco became the new county sheriff, beating Stan Sniff, who was Riverside county sheriff for 11 years. Democrats Mark Takano and Raul Ruiz, along with Republicans Ken Calvert and Duncan Hunter, will represent the Riverside community in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Looking to the 2020 election, Porter said students should stay engaged in the political process and take pride in their American duty and privilege to vote.

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Marquise Compton, junior aviation flight major and member of the J.A.C.K. intramural flag football team, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the semi-finals on the Front Lawn of California Baptist University. The event determined which team advanced to the Fortuna Bowl during Parent and Family Weekend.

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Easton Dahlgren, junior finance major, and second-year J.A.C.K player said intramurals take work and practice but are a fun experience.

“Getting the chemistry (of J.A.C.K.) under control took a little bit of work, but I’ve enjoyed getting to know a handful of guys that I would not have ever known if it weren’t for flag football,” Dahlgren said. “It’s a really unique atmosphere of competitiveness as well as respect.”

Anna Saviage, sophomore business administration major and Community Life intramural intern, said the spirit of intramurals and the experience of being a part of a team are the highlights of the season.

“The best part is getting

the personal connection of team will win the coveted Forwatching all the teams work tuna Bowl trophy.

Community Life also highduring the season to get to Fortuna Bowl, seeing my lighted all of the past winners friends play in the champion- in event promos and invited ship, and getting to play my- the next winning team to join the legacy. self,” Saviage said.

Prins said there are many Prins said the intramural experience is full of relation- traditions that have been part ship building and centered in of Fortuna over the years.

“Traditions community. of the event in“I love the clude a spaghetcommunity ti dinner with that is built the Fortuna through intrateams the week murals, sometheir times creatEaston Dahlgren, before game, as well ing a brother junior finance major as the firework or sisterhood show to end the that lasts after night,” Prins college,” Prins said. said.

Months of planning have Over the years, Community Life created different themes gone into preparing this CBU tradition. to encompass Fortuna Bowl.

Saviage said organizing beThis year the theme for Fortuna is “What’s Next?” gan last spring semester and to ask the question of which the hard work will soon pay

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It’s a really unique atmosphere of competitiveness as well as respect.

off for teams and fans.

“I love the energy and excitement Fortuna Bowl brings,” Saviage said.

“Being able to experience the intramural flag football season and seeing all the teams work their way up to the championship is exciting to experience.”

This year, the Fortuna Bowl Block Party will begin at 3 p.m. on the Front Lawn and the competition will start at 5 p.m.

There will be multiple food trucks and three different performances with one perfomance including an audience-participation event.

The usual Fortuna Bowl tradition of fireworks will end the night with a bang.

For a full list of Parent and Family Weekend events, visit the CBU homepage and click the “Parent and Family Weekend” link.

“This will really help to continue to fight trafficking and to reach out toward victims and offer counseling and relief,” Magness said.

IJM is an organization that raises money for causes that fight human trafficking and raises awareness for the issue while championing a spirit of prayer for those caught in the cycle of the tragedy that is trafficking.

“We have to be the voice for the voiceless,” said Alyssa Reimer, junior photography major and president of California Baptist University’s International Justice Mission club.

Without the tangible funds to make the work of programs such as IJM alongside local law enforcement actually carry out their goals’ real progress against trafficking continues at a painfully slow rate.

“The grant is so important because without the funds, realistically, stopping an issue this big is nearly impossible,” Reimer said. “We need it for the actual process of funding rescues and paying people to do so, paying for the legal fees it costs to convict someone and put them in jail, and enact new laws that will prevent human trafficking in the future.”

Student awareness about the issue is growing but should continue to rise as efforts are being taken on a local and national level to combat it.

Sawyer said city officials encourage all students to be educated and aware to protect themselves and others.

“We ask for people to educate themselves on what trafficking is and how to recognize suspicious indicators that might lead to trafficking being uncovered,” Sawyer said.

Kathryn Goldsmith, senior marketing major and cochapter leader of IJM with Reimer, said all students are able to drive change regarding the issue.

“Students should be aware that people just like them are currently trapped in slavery and sex-trafficking in countries across the world, including our own,” Goldsmith said.

“Advocacy makes a huge difference in helping human rights be possible for all.”

More than 40 million people are trapped in labor and sexual slavery across the world.

The average age of girls in trafficking is 12-14.

About 100,000 children are trapped in prostitution in the U.S. alone.

The temptation to feel hopeless is beckoning, but the reality also is that action can be taken and the call to aid exists.

“Each person who advocates plays a part in this,” Goldsmith said. “By teaming together more freedom (for victims) is possible. Together we can rewrite stories of hope in the lives of thousands.”

Sawyer said anyone can report suspicious activity to law enforcement by calling the National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888, and to report locally, call (855) 758-FREE (3733), which goes straight to a task force. Email address ht@riversidesheriff. org is available for reports and requests for training on human trafficking awareness.

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CBU student completes climbing challenge

BY SHANICE SHANNON ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Setting a goal is easy, but the mental process to achieve those goals is rarely discussed.

From hiking the Appalachian trails in Virginia to becoming the first to complete the Six-Pack of Peaks challenge, a challenge to climb the six tallest peaks in Southern California, Matthew Rubright, junior behavioral science major, conquered it all.

Rubright said the process it took to become the first to complete this challenge was more about having the right mindset.

Rubright set a goal to complete the challenge within six weeks or less.

He said he had done a lot of hiking during his time as a member of the Marine Corps, which helped prepare him for the big victory.

“I started out with the easier ones first and I went from there.

It is more of a mental challenge than it is physical because the distances are what’s difficult,” Rubright said. It’s all about the mental aspect of the climb and mentally preparing yourself to not give up.”

Setting a goal may come with self-doubt or the fear of not being able to complete the goal on

time or at all.

For Rubright, he said it was the complete opposite.

“My whole thing was+ about challenging myself mentally, setting a mental goal, and having the discipline to fulfill that goal no matter what,” Rubright said. “I set the goal and after that I was going to do it no matter what. That was my motivation.”

Rubright said finding the mental strength to achieve goals without giving up is key to being successful.

“Set goals and follow through. It’s always important to challenge yourself and continually push yourself because that’s the only way that you grow as a person,” Rubright said. “I just want to encourage everybody, whether (your goal is) mountain climbing, something academic or even (something) spiritually, set goals and push yourself and don’t give up until you get there.”

Rubright said he and his friend climbed Cucamonga Peak and Mount Wilson backto-back, covering an impressive 26.5 miles in two days.

Rubright added he looks forward to hiking in places such as Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park.

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Matthew Rubright, junior behavioral science major, climbed to the top of Cucamonga Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains in 5 hours and 25 minutes round trip.

He said his favorite part of this entire experience was being able to get outdoors, get fresh air, enjoy some silence and view God’s creation.

“The peak is cool when you

get to the top but the views are best along the way,” Rubright said. “I saw some of the coolest views by far by walking up before I even got to the peak.

There was a point in one of

the hikes where I was probably about 20 yards away from a bobcat. It was just walking along the side of the trail and that was pretty amazing.”

For students who are inter-

ested in completing the SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks challenge, it is not too late to join. This event will continue until the end of the school year, and is open to anyone interested.

Gap years impact mentalities toward college

BY SIENNA DARULA LIFESTYLE EDITOR

While many students choose to immediately begin college after high school, others desire to pursue different options before heading to college and committing to more years of education.

Students who take a gap year take time off to do anything from traveling the world to volunteering to working and saving money. According to the Gap Year Association, 90 percent of students who take a gap year end up returning to school within one year.

Jaclyn Greene, freshman public health major, said she used her gap year to participate in a sixmonth program through Youth With a Mission.

She spent three months training spiritually and physically and deepening her relationship with

God, and almost three months doing outreach in Egypt, Lebanon and Greece.

“I really got familiar with the organization and some of the people there and I saw a level of spiritual maturity that I wasn’t at yet and I wanted to be there,” Greene said.

Greene said the transition to college life was easier because she had already lived away from home for a year. She also completed another program abroad during her gap year.

“The last week of May I went and did another YWAM school—the School of Word and Spirit—in Scotland and that’s how I finished the year off,” Greene said. “After my gap year (experience), I’d like to do international missions with my public health degree.”

David Suderman, sophomore chemistry major, said he took a gap year to save money for col-

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Volunteering benefits all

BY KORAH ROBINSON LIFESTYLE EDITOR

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it can be easy to get caught up in all of the excitement of the festivities.

While not everyone might have the ability to enjoy the season, California Baptist University students have the opportunity to give back. In Riverside and the Inland Empire, there are several different organizations with which one could volunteer this coming holiday season.

• Operation: Christmas Child — As part of Samaritan’s Purse, Operation: Christmas Child desires to reach children and families with free gifts every holiday season. Since 1993, more than 100 million children living in more than 130 countries have received boxes filled with toys, hygiene items and

school supplies, as well as the gospel message.

California Baptist University will host the seventh annual shoebox packing party Dec. 3 as part of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.

• Feeding America – Feeding America’s Riverside-San Bernardino chapter has many different opportunities to get involved, including working in its Food Distribution Center.

The distribution center relies heavily on the support of volunteers every weekday to help sort, package and weigh food to help them feed more than 400,000 people in the Inland Empire. Visit its website to find out more.

• Sunrise Senior Living Center – Sunrise Senior Living Center, located approximately 5 miles from CBU, uses volunteers’ help to organize outings and activities to spend time

hanging out with residents.

Any passion or skill-set that can be used to benefit the lives of the seniors, they would be beneficial. Visit their website for more information.

• Riverside Family Justice Center – The RFJC is an organization centered around helping families affected by domestic abuse. The organization is always accepting donations of small items, such as school supplies, food and toiletries.

Visit their website for a full list of items.

Whether serving in a shelter, with the elderly or by packing boxes for children in need, be sure to make the most of this holiday season and give back to the Riverside or one’s local community.

Serving will not only benefit those in need, it will also encourage joy in this season of giving.

lege by working two full-time jobs.

“I used that year to build up my finances so that I could come here,” Suderman said. “There were days when I had to do 16 hours — an 8-hour shift to another 8-hour shift. I’d have to wake up at 5 a.m. and go to sleep at 11 p.m.”

Despite taking a year off, Suderman said his freshman experience was the same as any other traditional student at CBU because of the late nights, fun weekends and different events.

Suderman said taking time off to work helped him value his time and education more because he learned how difficult it is to work constantly to make ends meet.

Mackenzie White, sophomore photography major, said she took a gap year because she was unsure of what she wanted to do for college. She spent one semester at a Bible college in England.

Following her time abroad, White spent the rest of the year as a preschool teacher at her church, interacting with children by reading, singing and playing with them.

White said her gap year changed her college plans drastically.

“I didn’t even know California Baptist University existed until a month before I left, so if I hadn’t done the gap year I would have never come here,” White said. “It was really, truly a God thing because right now I’d be in Arkansas studying psychology instead of here studying photography.”

Gap year experiences range from staying home for a year to traveling the world, and each experience has its own benefits. Though gap-year students were not at college at the same time as their graduating high school classmates, gap years can be beneficial spiritually, mentally or financially.

Increase in online shopping impacts local store sales, affects economy

BY RANDI WUFLESTAD ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Online shopping has become the new norm in American society, making it easy for people to spend without ever having to leave the comfort of their homes.

Instead of having to drive to the local mall and wait in line to buy things, everything is available to buy online.

Online shopping retail sales reached $2.3 trillion in 2017, an estimated 24.8 percent increase from the year prior, according to an eMarketer report.

Tracey Grisham, sophomore mathematics major, said she enjoys the efficiency of online shopping.

“Whenever I need something, I can pull out my phone or computer and find what I need and buy it,” Grisham said.

“I don’t have to take the time to go to a store.”

Chante Graham, sophomore business management major, said she frequently shops online.

“I’ve noticed that stores like Forever 21 have been building up their online presence by adding items that are labeled ‘web exclusive’ or giving online-only discounts,” Graham said.

Companies are investing more in online shopping because they noticed the consumer’s preference is to shop online.

Cyber Monday, now the

biggest online shopping event of the year, was introduced in 2005. This “holiday” allows people to score the same deals as they would on Black Friday without the long lines, aching feet and chaotic environments.

Cyber Monday continues to rival the profits of Black Friday every year.

Graham said she recognizes the appeal of shopping online versus in-store when it comes to Black Friday.

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I do enjoy buying things on Cyber Monday rather than Black Friday. You don’t have to deal with the crowds.

Chante Graham, sophomore business management major

“I do enjoy buying things on Cyber Monday rather than Black Friday,” Graham said.

“You don’t have to deal with crowds.”

Although from the consumer standpoint online shopping can be incredibly convenient, brick-and-mortar stores are now paying the price.

Kerry Eden, assistant city manager and administrative services director of finance for the city of Corona, said she has witnessed how stores are suffering from online shopping popularity.

“There’s been quite a loss in sales for brick-and-mortar stores because it’s so much easier and more convenient just to shop at home,” Eden said.

Brick-and-mortar chain stores such as Sports Authority and Toys r Us have closed their doors recently. Such closures are not likely to stop as the popularity of online shopping continues to grow.

Eden said the city of Corona has seen a reduction in overall sales tax from online shopping.

“If you go inside the actual store and make a purchase, the city gets 1 percent of that sales tax directly,” Eden said. “When you do online shopping, that percentage goes into a pool for the county and we get a smaller fraction of what’s collected in sales tax.”

The increase in online shopping could negatively impact how cities profit from local sales tax. This impact varies from city to city, but less money could mean less funding for civic services, road maintenance and transportation.

Brick-and-mortar stores may continue to suffer from this shift in consumers’ habits and impact cities as consumers shift toward the virtual world of online shopping.

Though many stores are still profiting, many of these retailers could be at risk for closing in the future. Online shopping delivers satisfaction to consumers, but competing with the success of brick-and mortar stores every year.

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November 9, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 5

Numbers on the scale tend to be deceptive, do not represent health

BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN MANAGING EDITOR

“I need to lose weight” is a phrase commonly said by people after they step on a scale and see the numbers that appear in front of them.

With the holidays fast approaching, some may feel the need to restrict themselves from eating his or her favorite foods out of fear of their weight increasing.

Kiley Jackson, junior worship arts major, said weighing herself can be nerve-racking.

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One salad does not make you lean and one pizza doesn’t make you fat.

Davis Casciola, 24 Hour Fitness Personal Trainer

“I try to hold myself to a certain standard and don’t let myself go above that,” Jackson said. “Sometimes, that can stress me out but I try to not worry too much.”

Davis Casciola, personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness in Riverside, said a person’s weight can be deceptive and what truly matters is the ratio of muscle to fat, known as body composition.

“Weight gives a person an idea about their health but does not necessarily reveal the whole truth,” Casciola said. “Someone who weighs more may have a high-muscle to low-fat ratio.

Muscle is heavier than body fat; that’s why we need to look at body composition.”

Casciola said people should remember weight fluctuates and depends on a variety of factors. Water and sodium intake, as well as the time a person ate or weighed himself or herself can cause the numbers on the scale to shift.

“There are plenty of other things to look at for progress other than the scale, such as measurements, (the) mirror and reps, Casciola said.

Andrew Whatley, junior international business major, said he is training for a bodybuilding competition and that he must bulk up to reach his fitness goals.

“I am tracking my weight in hopes of hitting 200 pounds this summer, in order to cut down to compete next summer,” Whatley said.

Whatley said during the holiday season he plans on treating himself when he goes back home so he can put on more weight.

“With being here on campus and what my goals are it’s hard mentally (on a meal plan.”)

Casciola said people should enjoy food during the holidays.

“I have a saying: ‘One salad doesn’t make you lean and one pizza doesn’t make you fat,’” Casciola said. “It’s all about consistency; what you do and eat the majority of the time is what will be reflected in your body.”

By eating well, working out and taking the numbers on the scale lightly, one can enjoy the holidays and all the foods it has to offer while remaining healthy.

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Vincent Zavala, sophomore biology major and wrestler, studies with teammate Bryce Buckley, junior accounting major to balance life as a student athlete.

CBU athletes juggle college life

BY MARIA GAMEZ

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Early mornings, late-night practices and school deadlines are a few of the struggles student-athletes face.

Enrolling in college can be nerve-racking as young adults are learning how to adjust to independent student life. For student-athletes, obtaining a busy school and sports schedule can cause one to question the ability to make room for a social life.

Vincent Zavala, junior biology major, said he became a part of the wrestling team his freshman year of college. As a student-athlete, he had not anticipated one of the most demanding and exhausting semesters of his academic career.

“Last semester, wrestling consumed my entire life,” Zavala said. “Losing focus in my school work left me struggling to bring my grades back up.”

During his challenging se-

mester, Zavala said his grades dropped drastically so he decided to take a break from his time on the mat.

During his self-appointed off-season, Zavala wrestled his way back into good academic standing. Zavala said he rejoined the wrestling team after determining that the burden of late-night practices and school work was worth being a wrestler for the Lancers.

“My coaches, teammates and girlfriend all play a part in me rejoining,” Zavala said.

“They stay on top of me and keep me more responsible.”

Other athletes such as Tiena Afu, junior sociology major, said they have learned to embrace all the difficult demands if that means acquiring a position on the Lancer basketball team.

“All required study hall hours, weightlifting sessions and tiring practices are worth it, thanks to my academic coaches,” Afu said. “They understand

how important school is and continue to help me prioritize my busy schedule.”

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All required study hall hours, weightlifting sessions and tiring practices are worth it thanks to my academic coaches.

Tiena Afu, junior sociology major

Coaches and teammates can be vital to student-athletes’ success. College athletes can seek out each other and their mentors for motivation and support. When genuine relationships are built, it can help strengthen the entire team to guide them through their per-

sonal and academic lives.

Jarrod Olsen, head coach of women’s basketball, said he believes athletes face the challenge of time management, but the athletes on his team take the opportunity to prioritize what is most critical to them.

“This is a skill that not only helps them in school but is something that translates into many aspects of their lives,” Olsen said. “This has helped focus them in the classroom and be more goal-oriented in their academic pursuits.”

Student-athletes balance college life by treating their respective sports as if they are full-time jobs.

With constant training on and off the field, athletes re-evaluate which priority comes first.

Although at times it can be strenuous, they can consciously make the choice to endure the stress as a positive influence in their academic lives.

Taking a breather benefits college students CBU students take effective breaks from studying, cope with stress

BY SHANICE SHANNON ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Whether you are a freshman or have a few years of experience as a senior, college life brings a new type of challenge.

From classes to meetings, extracurricular school programs, jobs or internships and more, there is always something to do.

Students cope with their demanding schedules in different ways. For some, taking time out of the day to spend with friends can be rewarding. For others, a quick, 30-minute study break in between classes does the job.

Brina Russell, senior sociology major, said hanging out with friends and doing extracurricular activities helps her maintain a healthy balance between school, work and other aspects of life.

“I talk with my friends and I’ll color in coloring books,” Russell said. “I’ll also catch up on a couple of episodes of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ while I take a break from homework.”

Other activities, such as scrolling through social media, can be outlets for students to take a break but sometimes it can be more distracting than helpful.

“I had to delete the Twitter

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Grace Barnes, junior early childhood studies major, enjoys relaxing by reading a book on the Front Lawn or practicing her soccer skills. Students can follow her lead or try some other ways to balance out the stress of college life like taking a hike, hanging out with friends or doing some art. app because it was (stopping) me from doing my homework,” Russell said.

Fortunately, there are ways students can take a breather successfully without becoming distracted.

California Baptist University’s Recreation Center has a variety of equipment and classes such as Zumba, deep stretch and cycling that are beneficial for relaxing and releasing stress

in between classes.

Emily Norris, junior nutrition and food sciences major, said she finds taking time out of the day to work out in between classes is a more suitable way for her to manage a busy class schedule.

“I go to the gym whenever I can to destress and spend time away from school,“ Norris said.

Dr. Kristin Mauldin, assistant professor of psychology,

said physical activity can have positive effects on stress.

“There is evidence that (exercise) reduces activity in your prefrontal cortex that is involved with planning, which translates to worrying,” Mauldin said. “You’re going to release neurotransmitters that will help clear your brain.”

It can be important for students to understand when it is time to destress so it does not

interfere with his or her mental health during a busy semester.

“I get so overwhelmed with everything that I have to do that I feel like I can’t take that time.

That’s when I really need it the most,” Norris said.

Mauldin said little changes, such as stretching or a nice walk outside to keep the brain from fixating on things, can help someone focus on the present.

“I try to make good use of

my time and find those little moments in between,” Mauldin said. “In terms of a busy day, that may look like taking a walk over to Wanda’s and allowing myself to enjoy the breeze outside while purposefully not thinking about the different things that I have to do.”

With finals just around the corner, it may be rewarding to take some time out of the day for a breather.

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Movies Lancers are missing out on: Ronnie Romero junior psychology major “I love ‘Safe Haven’ because of the story line and it’s just your typical love story.”

Josh Bond junior applied theology major “‘Short Term 12’ is a really well-done movie. It shows the head space and problems in the foster care system.

It depicts it really well.”

Sara George sophomore visual arts and art therapy double major “‘The Darjeeling Limited’ is really aesthetically pleasing. It has a lot of underlining stories and a really interesting mix of cultures.”

Andy Sanchez sophomore worship arts ministry and Christian studies double major “‘Born to be Blue’ is about a jazz trumpet player named Chet Baker. It’s not like a regular biopic it’s a really great piece of art.”

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Julia Olsen-Rodriguez, Riverside County resident, has a passion for dancing and loves to share that passion with her community. She teaches both children and adult ballet classes at the Orange Terrace Community Center in Downtown Riverside a few times a week.

Riverside offers ballet classes Community center hosts new adult dance class

BY ABBY WOLF

ASST. A&E EDITOR The Riverside Community Center recently announced the addition of an adult beginning ballet class to be offered at the Orange Terrace Community Center located downtown.

This class is one of many offered throughout the city of Riverside in which California Baptist University students can participate.

The beginning ballet class is designed for adults with little-

to-no ballet training. The class covers basic techniques such as, body placement, proper posture, and positions and it is instructed by Julia Olsen-Rodriguez, the principal ballet instructor and artistic director of the California Riverside Ballet.

Jacquelyn Contreras, assistant recreation coordinator for the city of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, helps select the classes that will be offered each year.

“Dance and fitness classes are always in demand at our community centers,” Contreras said. “Adult Beginning Ballet was a new class we felt many residents would be interested in trying.”

Contreras said she enjoys coordinating these classes.

“My role is fun and incredibly rewarding. Our department

truly works as a team to provide entertainment and enrichment to city residents,” Contreras said. “My favorite part is the feeling of having a direct connection to my community through my work.”

Makenna Diegelman, sophomore music education major and former dancer, said these dance classes are a great option for busy college students who are not part of a formal dance program.

“I still dance but wasn’t able to join the dance team because of conflicts with my major,” Diegelman said. “I would love to do these classes. I don’t even care if it’s a beginning class. I’d do it because I love to dance.”

Diegelman said she highly encourages other students to take advantage of these classes.

“Dance is a musical escape and there is a technicality to it

that makes it an artform with your body. You get to tell a story,” Diegelman said.

Bayley Jones, sophomore mechanical engineering major, said she is excited to look into all of the different beginner classes offered.

“Adult beginning classes are great because it’s a group effort,” Jones said. “The biggest thing that is appealing to me is to know it’s OK to fail. It’s the feeling that if you mess up you won’t be judged for it because everyone is a beginner.”

Adult beginning ballet is currently being offered on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Nov. 21. The classes will start up again Jan. 9 through Jan. 30 and will continue each month Interested participants can enroll at any community center in Riverside or online at http:// RivReg.org.

Jodie Whittaker makes history as the first female doctor on ‘Doctor Who’

BY ABBY WOLF

ASST. A&E EDITOR Jodie Whittaker has made television history by becoming the world’s first female Doctor Who. Whittaker took over for Peter Capaldi, who played the doctor in “Doctor Who” during its 12th incarnation in 2014.

The popular classic science-fiction program is able to reboot with new actors in the lead role because of the fictional doctor’s ability to evolve his or her biology and appear as many different people throughout the series.

When the British Broadcasting Corporation announced in late 2017 that Whittaker would be playing the next version of the lead character in “Doctor Who” in season 11 in late 2017, the public’ reaction was mixed.

However, the pilot episode drew 8.2 million viewers when it aired in the United Kingdom

and attracted 40.1 percent of British television viewers, a huge success for any television episode.

Michael Eaton, professor of film studies and production, said BBC is the latest major network to be more intentional about female leads.

“Female leads are all the rage at the moment with Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel,” Eaton said. “It’s really about the BBC jumping on the Marvel bandwagon of female leads in TV and movies.”

Aviel Mavila, sophomore biomedical sciences major, has been devoted to “Doctor Who” for five years and said he is excited for the newest season.

“I have seen five different actors’ portrayal of Doctor Who,” Mavila said. “Doctor Who is unique because of how each actor has the opportunity to make the doctor his or her own.”

Regarding the changes to

the new season, Mavila said the change to a female lead was timely.

“It should be really interesting to see Doctor Who as a woman because the show has always been about history,” Mavila said. “Equality and women’s rights have been a significant part of this time, which will one day be history.”

The television industry has not always been so intentional about casting female leads.

“Older actresses will tell you that a female star as the topbilled talent in television was rare just a decade ago, and the star score is still dominated by men,” Eaton said. “However, Hollywood is working hard to fix the problem.”

James Ustick, sophomore mechanical engineering major, said he has watched all the seasons of “Doctor Who” multiple times. Though he likes the moral themes of each episode

and the science-fiction aspects, Ustick said he is choosing not to watch the newest season.

“The show has veered away from its roots, removing the clever, know-all (original) doctor who is powerful and fears no man with a doctor who fears any slightly sexist remark or statement that is not politically correct,” Ustick said.

“It would have been interesting to see a woman doctor but the approach the show has taken with the added character is too politically loaded for me to enjoy.”

Despite the mixed reactions, the newest season of “Doctor Who,” which aired Oct. 7, was certified “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, scoring a rating of 95 percent from the professional critics.

New episodes of “Doctor Who” starring Jodie Whittaker air on BBC America on Sunday at 8 p.m.

Magical television series ‘Charmed’ reboots after 20 years

BY SARAH BOUTIN ASST. A&E EDITOR

The fall season ushered in a list of highly anticipated television premieres in which audiences welcomed back some of their favorite shows while also being greeted by new ones, such as the magical reboot, “Charmed.”

It has been 20 years since the original “Charmed” television show aired in 1998 on The Warner Brothers Television Network. The original series ran for eight seasons and ended in 2006.

The story features three sisters who discover they are

powerful witches, known as the “Charmed Ones,” after the death of their mother. The girls try to live normal lives while fighting off evil forces.

The premise of the reboot is still the same as the original but the reboot creates story lines that deal with modern social issues, such as the #MeToo movement.

In the pilot episode, the storyline involves Melanie, one of the sisters, and her role in #MeToo. One major difference is the casting of the trio of sisters.

Unlike the original, all three sisters are of different ethnicities such as Latina, Afro-Ca-

ribbean descent and a mix of African-American and Indigenous-Canadian.

Kayla Josephson, senior psychology major, said the changes the producers made to the reboot are relevant today.

“It is great they decided to diversify the cast. It is important to give opportunities to everyone,” Josephson said.

“Adding the #MeToo movement to the storyline will bring more awareness to the issue so viewers will be informed of other people’s views even if they do not agree.”

Some notable differences is the change of the sisters’ last name from the original series

and the change in location. No matter the changes, the sisters are still portrayed as tough, feminist women.

Lee Lyons, professor and director of theater, said producers felt an obligation to fit the reboot to the audience’s needs.

“The CW knows who its audience is. The network will get a new audience of young people of all ages and of all races,” Lyons said. “They’re looking for social issues that are of interest to them.”

“They probably feel a social responsibility to talk about things that are relevant and they will target their stories to meet the audience’s needs.”

The announcement of the reboot initially received reviews, some even coming from members of the original cast.

Holly Marie Combs, who played Piper in the original series, expressed her disapproval on Twitter, stating, “Don’t even think of capitalizing on our hard work.”

The new “Charmed” cast and crew disregarded the backlash and the series premiered Oct. 14 on the CW Television Network with 1.57 million viewers tuning into the first episode.

Ebony Chew, senior accounting major, said she liked the concept of the original se-

ries and will watch the reboot.

“I was scrolling through Netflix and ‘Charmed’ appeared and it got my attention,” Chew said. “It shows three women who are witches that have powers and uses them for good, which would not happen in today’s world. The reboot sure does look good to watch right now.”

“Charmed” is known for its empowerment of women with a touch of whimsical magic.

The changes in the reboot make the series stand out as its relevance today draws in younger generations, while adding throwback elements for the original series’ fans.

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November 9, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 5

‘She Loves Me’ offers music, love, perfume

BY NINASOPHIA STOWE A&E EDITOR

California Baptist University’s Wallace Theatre will present the musical “She Loves Me,” featuring music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and script

by Joe Masteroff (1963).

“She Loves Me” stars Daniel Beimford, junior theater major, as Georg and Sam Shroll, senior theater and behavior science double major, as Amalia. The production’s director is Lisa Lyon, adjunct professor of theater.The show opens Nov. 16.

The show follows the accidental love story between two feuding co-workers at a European perfumery set in the 1930s.

The two fall in love after they both respond to a lonely hearts advertisement in a newspaper.

The musical then follows the wild twists and turns of their romance as enemies turned into lovers.

Beimford said he has played lead roles since his freshman year and is no stranger to the limelight as this is his sixth show on a CBU stage.

“I’m excited for people to see this classic romantic comedy we’ve put on,” Beimford said.

“It’s very old-fashioned and romantic and it just makes everyone’s hearts swell by the end. I hope audiences really love this thing because we’ve put a lot of work into it.”

Beimford said he relates to his character but that has made this role a challenge for him.

“My character, Georg ,is a lot like me, oddly enough,” Beimford said. “He’s probably the character most similar to myself that I’ve ever played, which has made the whole process a lot harder if I’m being honest. It’s odd having to really carve out a character to make

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Jarrod Maas, senior theater major and Daniel Beimford, junior theater major, play the role of best friends Sipos and Georg in “She Loves Me.” Sipos shares in Georg’s anticipation and excitement right before Georg meets his mystery girl who he has been writing to because of a lonely hearts advertisement in a local newspaper. sure that it just doesn’t become yourself up there on stage.”

“What I love the most about Georg is how he just wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s in love with a girl he’s never met, but to him that doesn’t matter; he knows she’s perfect. It’s a beautiful thing.”

Moriah Causly, sophomore creative writing and musical theater double major, plays

multiple roles and in the ensemble and chorus.

Causly said even though this is her first show at the Wallace Theatre the cast and crew have become close.

“I’ve been doing theater most of my life and it’s been so good to be a part of this,” Causly said. “We are like a family. Being a part of this show solidified my love for the program and every-

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Two years after releasing the hit album “Home of the Strange,” Young the Giant has released its fourth studio album, “Mirror Master.”

In 2011, the Irvine, Calif. ,band’s self-titled debut offered fans of indie rock a handful of top hits, such as “Cough Syrup,” “Apartment” and “My Body.”

Now the band has returned

with another album full of 12 new songs.

“Mirror Master” takes a more internal direction than the band’s previous, more politically charged album by focusing on personal struggles with change-evoking, self-reflecting tracks.

Tracks “Oblivion,” “Darkest Shade of Blue” and “You + I” are a bit slower than the rest

one of my dream shows to be in,” Causly said.

Amber Harris, senior theater major is the stage manager of the production and said this is the seventh show she has worked on at CBU. She said her experience on the show has taught her a deeper respect for her craft and all it entails.

“I’m excited for the audience

to experience the joy we feel on the stage or in our theater,” Harris said. “I love the music in ‘She Loves Me’ because it’s oldtimey.”

The musical opens Nov. 16 and 17 but more showings will be available Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. Tickets are available for sale at the Wallace Theatre as well as online at calbaptist.edu/ theater.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ set to return

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one in it. We all love and support each other.”

“I’m most excited for the costumes and sets. They’re really awesome. I love how the dresses look when we spin during the dance.”

This is Causly’s first show at CBU, but she said her role in the production has always been a dream for her. “‘She Loves Me’ has been

Disney is adding one more title to its list of live-action remakes, as it was announced Oct. 3 that “Lilo & Stitch” will be next in line.

The remake will feature a mix of live-action and computer graphics, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The release date and whether or not the remake will be released in theaters or in Disney’s new streaming service is unknown, presently.

“Lilo & Stitch” (2002) was originally an animated movie directed by Dean Deblois and Chris Sanders.

The story tells the life of a lonely Hawaiian girl who befriends a blue dog-like alien on the run from an intergalactic government. The movie is filled with surfing, Elvis Presley music and the theme of “ohana,” which means “family” in the Hawaiian language.

Caelan Thompson, junior political science major, said he likes the message “Lilo & Stitch” sends and is looking forward to seeing Lilo in action in the new remake. “‘Lilo & Stitch’ shows that

ALBUM: ‘MIRROR MASTER’ ARTIST: YOUNG THE GIANT

of the tracks yet still leaves an impression.

The band covers subjects such as loneliness and hopelessness, choosing to tackle and embrace serious topics.

Front man Sameer Gadhia explores his own personal

identity in songs such as “Tightrope,” in which he contemplates the ever-changing war and peace in his mind by asking himself, “I don’t know how I ended up so close to where I started. What was it for?”

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even if you do not fit in with what people think is normal, you are still unique. My motto is, ‘Why blend in when you were born to stand out,’” Thompson said.

“In the remake, I would love to see Lilo’s fight with Myrtle.

That has always been one of the most comedic moments to me.”

This will be the sixth live-action remake Disney has announced from its original animated movies that are currently in production. Those five movies include “Aladdin” (1992), “Dumbo” (1941), “Mulan” (1998), “Lady and the Tramp” (1955) and “The Lion King” (1994).

Taji Saleem, junior film production major, said Disney’s remakes have the potential to show audiences what their favorite Disney movies look like in real life.

“Disney remaking their movies will give a new perspective that can be influenced by the changes in technology, which was limited back when the cartoon versions were first created,” Saleem said.

With Disney producing remakes of their original animated movies, it is unknown if there are original movies

coming in the next few years.

Disney’s current movie line up only consists of remakes or sequels.

Michael Eaton, professor of film studies and film production, said that with Disney’s various movie projects its remakes should not hurt cinema.

“I don’t think that remaking old properties is a huge drag on the future of movies as long as they are done well, whether animated or live action,” Eaton said.

“Remember that Disney also owns Pixar, which itself remade the whole landscape and future of cinema by creating movies that were so good that they competed for Best Picture of the Year, not just Best Animated Picture.”

Disney’s past live-action remakes, such as “The Jungle Book” (2016) and “The Beauty and the Beast” (2017), both earned more than $900 million in the box office, so it is likely the new “Lilo & Stitch” remake will also fare well in theaters.

The “Lilo & Stitch” series has spawned a massive fan following and the remake is expected to be the next addition in a long line of Disney’s successes.

BY NINASOPHIA STOWE A&E EDITOR The album is reflective and its title clearly alludes to that.

In the track “Superposition,” Gadhia sings about a complex law of physics.

Gadhia turns the in-depth concept into a love song with a consistent drum beat, a light ukulele melody and an almost-menacing bass part.

These musical aspects and the lyrics, “In any universe,

you are my dark star,” make for a strong album opener.

Each track is individualistic with quality lyricism, which makes the album worth listening to all the way through.

Their staple style is evident but their successful experimentation with genres in “Mirror Master” shows how far they have come as a multigenre, indie rock band.

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PERSPECTIVES November 9, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 5

First Division I basketball season kicks off with Midnight Madness

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1. Milan Acquaah, sophomore undeclared major and guard, slam dunks over a volunteer from the crowd during the first Midnight Madness in the Lancers Division I team.

2. Omar Lo (left), senior communication studies major, is hyped up by teammates in preparation for the dunk competition.

3. Georgia Dale, sophomore business administration major, jumps into Midnight Madness as she is introduced as part of

the 2018-19 women’s basketball team.

4. Omar Lo, senior communication studies major and forward, Marquise Mosley, junior kinesiology major and redshirt, exchange a handshake.

5. Brittney Colvin, sophomore communication disorders major, and Sarissa Powell, sophomore nursing major, performs with CBU’s dance team in its inaugural performance.

Photos by Ariana Berkemeier, Kengkue Her and Reagan Lee

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November 9, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 5

Women’s soccer wins 12 games in first DI campaign

BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

Ending the season with a record of 12-5 and finishing ranked fourth in Western Athletic Conference, CBU women’s soccer said they are content to have exceeded their goals.

“Starting the season we set a few goals: We wanted to get 10 wins and we wanted to finish in the top four, and we accomplished both, which is awesome,” said Seth Taylor, assistant coach of the women’s soccer team.

Taylor said that for the team’s first year in Division I this achievement would satisfy any coaching staff.

“Just the way we finished Division I, if you told any first year Division I coaching staff that you’re going to win 12 games and finish at the top of the conference, they would take it,” Taylor said.

Being the new kids on the block, Kristen St Clair, head coach of the women soccer team, said the team knew they had an uphill battle ahead.

“We knew we need to prove ourselves in a new conference and we did that,” St. Clair said.

“We finished fourth in a challenging conference where we were picked to finish eighth.”

Finishing the season with a win against the University of Montana on Senior Day, the team said they have left everything on the field.

“Being able to send our senior class off with a win over Montana was the goal,” said Miranda Hald, junior health science major and forward.

“Winning on senior day impacted the team and the senior class emotionally as this was the last game of the season.”

Now that the team had a taste of DI competition, St. Clair knows which teams she should look for next season.

“They’re all going to be challenging. (The University of Missouri, Kansas City) is currently the top team, but we want to shoot for every team.

We want to take it one game at a time,” St. Clair said.

Taylor said he believes intra-team competition would help the team develop and improve in the new season.

“I’m a recruit coordinator, so I’m always thinking about how I can make the program better from the standpoint of bringing in new people,” Taylor said. “Basically, it’s like a race.

You try to out-recruit the players you have, but then you also try to develop the players you have to beat the recruits.”

In their first successful season at the DI level, the team was led by senior history major, Desarae Felix. With Felix graduating, St Clair plans to pass the baton of captin to Hald.

“I plan on leading the team through my actions,” Hald said, “leading by example is the most impactful form of leading because it pushes others to reach the same level.”

Pointing to Hald as the team captain and looking for recruits, St. Clair and Taylor have started preparing the team for the next season and the second year of Western Athletic Conference action.

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The Lancers picked up a 10-7 victory over the Air Force Academy Nov. 3, locking up the fourth seed in the WWPA Championships Nov. 16. The Lancers finish the season at 21-10 overall and a program record 5-2 in conference play.

CBU travels to UC-Irvine on Nov. 7, with a chance to tune up in a nonconference match before the tournament. Friday, Nov. 16, the Lancers will open the conference tournament against the Air Force Academy.

SOCCER The men’s team dropped its final game of the season 2-1 against California State University, Bakersfield. The Lancers finished 2018 with a 9-9-1 overall record and a 5-6 conference record, receiving an eighth-place finish.

The Lancer women finished the season with a 2-1 non-conference win over Montana on Senior Day. The team earned a final record of 12-5-1 and went 4-4 in conference, finishing fourth in the Western Athletic Conference.

CROSS COUNTRY The CBU women’s cross country team took first place Oct. 27 at the Western Athletic Conference Championships. The Lancers grabbed three All-WAC first-team honors, going to Karolina Iznerowicz, Fruzsi Ladanyi and Anett Somogyi, who won the individual 6K championship.

Iznerowicz won WAC Freshman of the Year while Adam Tribble took home Coach of the Year.

The Lancer men finished fifth at the conference championship, led by Simon Bedard’s time of 25:00.

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Michaela Miller, junior health science major and defender, strikes the ball in an early seaon conference game against New Mexico State University.

Ramirez adjusts to new role after eight years of coaching

BY JOSH AVENDANO ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

Women’s softball has chosen assistant coach Amy Ramirez as the new directo of Softball Operations. She is a former Lancers pitching star, 2016 CBU Hall of Fame inductee, two-time NAIA Pitcher of the Year winner and two-time NAIA All-American.

Ramirez is stepping off the diamond and into her new role where she is still an integral part of the team’s needs.

“My role (as director of softball operations) is to get the team prepared any way I can,” Ramirez said. “I handle the team’s travel arrangements and set games for them during the preseason and help the coaches in any other way.”

In her two seasons pitching for the Lancers, Ramirez broke many records, including leading softball Lancers with an ERA of 0.83, ranking fourth in wins, placing second in saves with eight, and ranking third in complete games with 53.

“I was lucky to have a successful career here (at CBU),” Ramirez said. “My junior and senior years, I was new to the team and I had the opportunnity to play with my sister. It was me trying to meet my sister’s and coaches’ standards of work hard and do my part as a leader in the classroom and on the field.”

Bill Baber, head coach of softball, brought Ramirez on as the pitching coach after he was hired in 2011.

“When I talked to her about coming onto the staff, it was just a great fit,” Baber said. “I had just got the head coaching job at CBU and I was looking

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Ramirez talks with Ciara Stapp, sophomore communications studies major and pitcher, during a game last season. for staff to bring on. Amy had played for us while I was an assistant coach. Her work ethic was second to none. (She was) a hard worker and phenomenal pitcher.”

When deciding on who to bring on to help coach the team, Baber said he knew Ramirez was the best person for the job.

“She was a hard worker during her time here. When she got on the field, she gave everything she had,” Baber said. “That’s where I knew her work ethic as an assistant coach would be the same. Especially when she worked with the athletes now, she’s going to expect them to be just as good if not better than the level she played.”

Kellye Springstead, junior

criminal justice major and pitcher, said Ramirez made a huge impact through coaching and mentoring her.

“She inspired me to become healthier and happier with my body,” Springstead said. “She taught me to change my whole mindset and to think positively and work through certain situations. She has been there for me these past four years.”

With her new job title, Ramirez is no longer the women’s softball pitching coach.

Springstead said Ramirez’s coaching style will be missed. “(As a coach) she brought intensity and was always pushing us to be better. She made sure we were working hard day in and day out,” Springstead said. “With her new position, the pitching staff does miss her

as a motivator, but just because she’s in a new job title that does not mean she can’t stop teaching. She has always taught me something new.”

Starting a new position came easy to Ramirez. She said she will miss coaching but is happy to have more time to spend with her family.

“With the operations job, I find it easier to come in and get my work done without having to stay for late practices, traveling around for recruitments,” Ramirez said. “It makes it a lot easier for my family and me.”

Ramirez is currently waiting on the arrival of her second child due in 2019. With her new position, Ramirez said she is able to spend more time at home with her husband and daughter.

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November 9, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 5

Music influences listeners’ moods

BY ALYSE MESSMER

ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR Music is known for conveying relatable emotions but it is also believed to have the ability to influence a listener’s mood or feelings.

Whether it is a search for the perfect breakup song or blasting a motivational workout playlist, music is known for its reliability in every mood.

Ramah Shirey, worship arts ministry and theater double major, said music can influence people’s moods by reminding them of memories they have associated with specific songs.

“For a lot of people, songs have a memory attached to them,” Shirey said. “Hearing a song that might have been played at a funeral might make (a person) cry, or if it was a song (someone’s) dad used to sing to them as a child, it could easily bring a smile to his or her face.

Music like that has a comforting value.”

Robby Plavajka, marriage and family therapist at California Baptist University’s Counseling Center, said music’s influence can emphasize a current mood, but not absolutely transform or change a listener’s emotions.

“I have reason to believe that different types of music can affect people’s moods because music in itself is a mode of communication,” Plavjka said. “Although I don’t believe this means every three minutes a person’s mood turns based on

whatever song is being played, music has the capability to resonate within someone, either knowingly or unknowingly.”

Music is now made accessible everywhere people go with most recorded songs easily available to stream.

Elise Winegarden, senior worship arts and ministry major, said music is intentionally made to convey specific emotions and make its listeners feel a certain way.

“Music was created with emotion. People have learned how to create sounds that produce emotion, whether through stringing together certain words or building a chord with a certain sound to it,” Winegarden said.

Music is also being utilized within modern medicine.

Studies in hospitals found people who listened to relaxing music while getting an IV or blood drawn reported less pain than others, according to the American Music Therapy Association.

Music therapy is also used in hospitals and treatment centers to help reduce symptoms of depression, Parkinson’s disease and other debilitating diseases.

Music continues to be something people around the world enjoy and relate to constantly. It has the ability to impact people’s emotions, help with mental illnesses and ease certain diseases, making it much more useful than just as background noise.

Madison Santana | Banner Jake Strommen, general manager of Frost in Rancho Cucamonga serves two guests samples of the restaurant’s various gelato flavors.

Gelato shop sells healthy dessert

BY KATHRYN SINCLAIR

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR I scream, you scream, we all scream for — gelato?

Though gelato may not be the most conventional or popular frozen treat, it is a much healthier alternative to ice cream.

Local Inland Empire business Frost Gelato is marketing its product as just that — a tasty, colorful, health-conscious dessert.

The business has been open for approximately one year and is about to celebrate that oneyear anniversary.

The business is owned by retired Major League Baseball player Trent Oeltjen. Oeltjen

LA museums encourage use of cameras, social media sites

BY ALYSE MESSMER

ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR Instagram museums are starting to pop up across America, especially in Los Angeles, using art as a tool to increase likes and followers.

These museums look at Instagrammers’ styles to create exhibits with trendy backdrops, colorful lighting and props.

Jamie Counihan, freshman entrepreneurship major, visited an Instagram museum and said she enjoyed the experience.

“Instagram pop-ups definitely feed the obsession of a perfect Instagram feed, but social media users who try

to make memories will want to visit fun places like this,” Counihan said.

Many new museums are in the Los Angeles area such as 29Rooms and Candytopia. The price of admission typically ranges from $25-$40.

Tim Klepzig, freshman undeclared major, said he understands the attraction of the museums to social media influencers but not the cost.

“A day at a museum sounds like it could be fun, but paying $30 just to get a cute picture isn’t worth it in my book,” Klepzig said.

Eimy Estrada, marriage and family trainee at the California Baptist University Counseling Center, said the negative ef-

fects of social media could increase through the obsession with these bright, colofrul museums.

“Obsession with social media can develop into a false perception of thinking, which could develop thoughts of not being good enough. This can result in feeling depressed, fears of failure and low self-esteem,” Estrada said.

As Instagram museums are built around the ideas of creative social media posts, negative effects and harmful social comparison can also be a result of an obsession of social media.

These museums encourage creativity with colorful picture possibilities that college students would enjoy.

Glasses lessen exposure Lenses filter blue light to help reduce strain on eyes

BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER

ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR If staring at blue light emitting computer and phone screens makes a student’s eyes feel strained, then blue light-blocking glasses may be the solution.

These devices filter out a little over half of the blue light eyes would otherwise take in.

In addition to preventing eye strain, this can also help people get a better night’s sleep, as exposure to blue light inhibits the release of melatonin, the chemical that makes humans fall asleep.

Dr. Kristin Mauldin, director of sport and performance psychology, said blue light can affect one’s sleep.

“If you are staring at the light coming off of a screen, especially at night, you are preventing the melatonin from being released, at least in part, and this is going to deter your body from being able to relax, cool down and fall asleep,” Mauldin said.

The main goal of blue light-filtered glasses is to help people get a better night’s rest despite using their phones right before they try to fall asleep.

Another goal is reducing eye strain caused by staring at computer screens for too long.

Computer screens discourage blinking, which leads to fewer tears being produced and therefore drier eyes.

Customers from many Amazon reviews said the glasses helped their eyes feel less strained and they slept better after wearing the glasses daily.

There are also concerns that too much blue light exposure may cause eye damage.

Andrea Laliena, senior sport psychology major, said she wonders if her younger siblings’ eye problems are caused by ear-

ly exposure to screens.

“Both my brother and sister are starting to have trouble with their vision right now. None of my family has had problems with their vision and my siblings’ problems are with seeing things far away, which has a lot to do with looking at digital screens up close,” Laliena said.

Despite suspicions, studies are currently inconclusive or contradictory on the potential damage blue light can cause to eyes.

Brittany Burgos, senior psychology and sociology double major, said she is familiar with the lack of consensus on the topic despite researching it.

“I did hear about how staring at a screen for a long time can harm your eyesight, but I have also read some pieces that said it was a myth,” Burgos said.

Whether it causes permanent damage or not, blue light can cause strain to the eyes and disrupt a person’s sleep habits. Perhaps blue light-blocking glasses can be beneficial to those who uses electronics.

“We serve awesome gelato and his wife opened Frost after they returned from living but, more importantly, it’s the in Italy and could not find local experience people have when dining options that served au- they come in. That’s our entire team,” Oeltjen said. thentic Italian gelato.

The store also sells sorbet Gelato is essentially a and coffee cakes, and it also healthier version of ice cream.

The recipe does not include offers a catering service. Busiany eggs or butter and is only ness peaks right after dinnermade up of 1 percent cream. time and many different people Since the ingredients are alto- can be seen bustling into the gether better for health, gelato small store.

As a “Gelato whiz” — the tiboasts only half the calories of tle employees are given — Clarice cream.

Frost has all of its ingredi- issa Casas said she loves workents shipped in fresh from Italy ing at Frost.

Like shop owner Trent and all of its products are made Oeltjen, Casas spent a brief every day, in-house.

However, Oeltjen said Frost time living in Italy.

She said working at Frost is a lot more than a simple makes her nostalgic for her healthy ice cream shop.

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time spent overseas and the food she ate there. “It’s kind of cool that (Frost) is a little part of Italy,” Casas said.

Lindsey Bruch, senior mechanical engineering major, said she enjoyed her overall experience at Frost.

“The atmosphere in Frost was wonderful. Everyone was friendly and I instantly felt welcomed by every member of the staff,” Bruch said.

“Everyone was so friendly.

Aside from the staff, the food was extremely delicious. I got three scoops because I literally could not get enough.”

Frost Gelato is located in Rancho Cucamonga at the Victoria Gardens outdoor mall.

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November 9, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 5

Paper books take back spotlight from e-books

BY MICHAEL HANSEN

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Opening a book versus opening a program. Flipping a page versus scrolling up and down. The differences between books and e-books are well-known, but reading paper books can benefit readers more than e-books.

Cody Eves, sophomore industrial and systems engineering major, said he noticed the link between memory and reading print books.

“You can memorize better by doing physical actions during the process. By flipping the page you’re more likely to memorize something than if you were just clicking a button,” Eves said.

Keri Murcray, assistant librarian at Annie Gabriel Library, said readers can gain an understanding of books by writing in the margins.

“I like to take notes, highlight and underline, and I don’t like the way e-books do that,” Murcray said.

When reading an e-book on electronics, such as phones, e-readers and laptops, it is easy to become distracted by the internet or notifications.

In a study conducted by the University of Utah, only 2.5 percent of subjects were able to multitask while reading without losing quality of memorized information.

One does not always need to choose between e-books or regular books.

Dr. Toni Kirk, professor of English at CBU, said the act of reading, regardless of whether it is a physical book or e-book, is important.

“Books have given me the gift of self-education and literature has given me philosophical and spiritual insight.

Reading makes me a much better writer and communicator,” Kirk said.

Michael Hansen | Banner Po Lee, chef of Teriyaki Plus in Riverside, chops cauliflower florets and inspects them with a trained culinary eye before deep frying them for vegan sweet and sour chicken.

Teriyaki Plus goes vegan on Sundays

BY MICHAEL HANSEN

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

The first rule of Anti-Dairy Fight Club: Talk about Anti-Dairy Fight Club.

The head of the club and chef of Teriyaki Plus is Riverside resident Po Lee. Every Sunday, Lee serves an all-vegan menu and transforms her regular business, Teriyaki Plus, into the Anti-Dairy Fight Club.

Anti-Dairy Fight Club started as a solution for a scarce vegan-food scene in Riverside.

Previously, Lee served small numbers of people and friends weekly, taking donations as payment.

However, as the number of customers increased, Lee reluc-

tantly started charging for food to keep up with demand.

Lee is a self-taught cook and views life as a school to learn from wherever she goes.

“Everybody I meet is like my sensei, so I learn from everybody,” Lee said. The woman on the street in Cambodia, the woman that works in the market in Thailand. You just watch and you can learn so much.”

Lee immigrated to the United States with her dad when she was 9 years old, leaving the rest of her family in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.

To Lee, people returning to visit Cambodia after moving to the United States looked well off, and she wanted to, as well.

This experience led to Lee’s philosophy of helping people through good food and friendship.

Nancy Romo, Riverside resident and employee of Teriyaki Plus, said Lee inspires her to be a better person and is a friend she can always go to for advice.

“Every time one of our regular customers comes in and is having a bad day she always finds a way to cheer them up,” Romo said. “ I have witnessed her on various occasions helping out others without expecting personal gain.”

David Perde, junior Christian studies major at CBU, said he was won over by Lee’s restaurant.

“The made-to-order style and open kitchen create an illusion of having your own personal chef,” Perde said.

Lee said she prefers to push the boundaries of her creativity with food and fashions an original menu every week for the Sunday transformation of her restaurant.

Past menus have showcased mushroom soups and savory, sweet-and-sour fried orange cauliflower accompanied with Asian classics, such as vegan pot-stickers and egg rolls.

Meals typically cost $10, but if a customer is short on money, Lee said she does not mind compromise.

When not hosting An-

ti-Dairy Fight Club, Teriyaki Plus offers many traditional Asian cuisine dishes, including teriyaki chicken, kung pao chicken and orange chicken — made to order.

Andrew Pirkle, junior applied theology major, said he eats at Teriyaki Plus and enjoys the quality of the food. His favorite dish is the vegan orange chicken.

“Po makes really good vegan food that’s still authentic,” Pirkle said, “not to mention, she’s extremely friendly, welcoming and remembers your order if you go often.”

Teriyaki Plus is located at 7120 Indiana Ave. in Riverside and is open Monday-Friday.

Daily caffeine use may easily become a habit

BY KATHRYN SINCLAIR

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

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Mairin Deasy, senior communication studies major, takes a break from studying to enjoy a hot coffee with her roommate at Wanda’s Cafe.

Caffeine is an essential element for many people of today’s culture. With chains such as Starbucks or The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf on street corners around the world, society’s coffee obsession is inescapable.

However, this fixation poses an interesting question: Are people consuming caffeine at a rate, which is causing them to become addicted?

Some people may not realize that caffeine is a stimulant drug. According to the Food and Drug Administration more than 80 percent of adult Americans consume caffeine daily.

With the frequency of caffeine use, many adults have developed a dependency on caffeinated substances such as coffee or soda.

Noah Jackowitz, senior mechanical engineering major, said he would consider himself addicted to caffeine.

“Caffeine is an essential part of my daily routine. If I go more than a couple hours without coffee I get a massive headache. I can’t make it through my day without it,” Jackowitz said.

Kamari Hooks, senior accounting major, said she too feels she must have coffee. ‘“It sounds really dramatic but I have to drink coffee, especially if I have to be up early in the morning,” Hooks said.

Caffeine addiction extends past students; faculty at California Baptist University also may suffer from the same afflictions.

Cara Castelli, a shift leader at Starbucks, said that the combination of being a student herself and working at Starbucks has caused her to

consume caffeine more frequently.

“I’ve worked for Starbucks for more than 2 years where I have access to caffeine any time I’m working. Granted, I also drink caffeine for the ‘awake high’ of it. I work roughly 50-60 hours a week and I have class. Being able to feel awake to do my work

“

If I go more than a couple hours without coffee I get a massive headache. I can’t make it through my day without it.

Noah Jackowitz, senior, mechanical engineering major

helps.”

Although excessive caffeine consumption is nor-

malized and oftentimes even encouraged in today’s society, long-term caffeine addiction can have serious physical and mental side effects.

Over time, the chemicals in people’s brains need caffeine to function.

In May 2014, the fifth edition of the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders declared caffeine addiction as a mental disorder.

Many caffeine addicts exhibit symptoms when experiencing caffeine withdrawal, including headaches, dehydration, muscle spasms, grumpiness, heart palpitations, fluctuations of body temperature, chills and sleep deprivation.

Thankfully, unlike many drugs, caffeine addiction is relatively easy to fight. Typically, addicts only have to sustain symptoms for about a week before their body naturally resolves the problem.

Media consumption can affect the way people speak

BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR The types of to which music one listens and the movies or shows one watches can affect people in ways they not expect.

However, avoiding media with foul language may not be beneficial to those who do not wish to have that habit.

Psychology has showed the profound effects media expo-

sure has on behavior, especially children.

Brittany Burgos, senior psychology and sociology double major, said that an individual who is exposed to foul language is more likely to adopt the usage of foul language themselves.

“The longer they are submerged in that sort of environment, the more that they are going to question it. ‘Why am I using this modest language

again? How come foul language is so bad?’ They start adding onto those questions and eventually they will find a way to break loose,” Burgos said.

However, psychology also indicates that sheltering people from foul language in media may actually cause them to adopt it over time.

Dr. Nathan Iverson, program director of industrial-organizational psychology, said it

is better to expose a person to something and explain the pitfalls of embracing it as opposed to sheltering someone with no explanation.

“There is a term in psychology called attitude inoculation,” Iverson said. “If I want someone to have my perspectives, one of the worst things I can do is shelter them. Because as soon as they hear a strong counter argument, they will change their

mind. However, if I give them the best counter-arguments the other side has and walk them through why I still believe what I believe, that is so much more effective.”

This can apply to the use of foul language in music, movies, social media and television shows. If the goal is to not use foul language, it is best to know why that is the goal and have arguments for that choice.

The evidence seems to indicate that completely sheltering young people from foul language does not necessarily mean they will not use it. It could even have the opposite effect on someone.

The best approach is to explain the implications of actions to someone and to give reasons why a certain behavior is not the best choice for a given situation.

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BY JOSH AVENDANO ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

Transitioning from high school sports to college–level sports is no easy task. However, some freshmen found an easy transition and maintain a high level of success.

Playing in all of the men’s water polo games, Hunter Barnett, business administration major and attacker, has helped his team achieve a 21-10 record while scoring 30 goals. Barnett said he believes the level of play is different from high school.

“The biggest difference is how much faster the pace of the game is played,” Barnett said.

“You have to be two steps ahead at all times to keep up with the pace of the game.”

While still new to playing at the college level, Barnett said he has much to learn and seeks guidance from upperclassmen and his coaches.

“All of the credit for the success I’ve been having this year goes to the leadership above me, starting with the coaches,” Barnett said. “The senior captains have been a big help, too.

I look up to them, and they have helped me, guide me the past few months, and everyone on the team is super—encouraging to help me get better.”

While some freshmen help their team in the pool, others have found success on the field.

Ari Coronado, freshmen kinesiology major and forward, has played all but one game for women’s soccer this season.

Coronado made a difference for the team when she came off the bench, helping the team win 12 games this year.

“This season I have contributed two game-winning goals.

I also have given my team my 100 percent dedication and hard work,” Coronado said. “The high level of intensity I play with

Lancers look forward to home dual with No. 2 Buckeyes

BY CULLEN HOLT SPORTS EDITOR

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Hunter Barnett, fresman business administration major and attacker, looks to pass against the Air Force Academy. changes the game. My main strength is my speed and ability to pressure the defensive line.”

Having three years left until she graduates, Coronado has big plans for the remainder of her time with the Lancers.

“I hope to continue to become a better player and make an impact at CBU. I would hope to place top-three each year and win conference,” Coronado said.

“Personally, I will push myself to my full potential and contin-

Cullen’s Column DI hoops set to entertain Keep a close eye on the CBU Events Center during the coming basketball season. Aside from the publicized transition to Division I, both the Lancer men’s and women’s basketball seasons have many intriguing storylines.

One look at the teams’ schedules is enough to excite local basketball fans as the Lancers challenge themselves with matchups against household DI names.

Both squads will take on crosstown rival, the University of California, Riverside, with the women hosting the Highlanders at CBU. Additionally, women’s team boast a couple of former PacWest foes and reigning Big West Conferenced champion California State University, Northridge.

The Lancer men also welcome Big West runner-up, the University of California, Irvine, and visit NCAA Sweet 16 team, the University of Nevada.

Last year, at the first Midnight Madness in the Events Center, head men’s basketball coach Rick Croy said. “Buildings don’t really inspire people. Buildings create platforms for people to inspire people.”

The building created a platform for the Lancer men to finish fifth in Division II attendance, averaging more than 2,200 fans a game and boasting a 9-2 home record.

CBU went on to win the NCAA DII West Regional and take a trip to the Elite 8.

Wrestling to host Ohio State in home opener

CBU’s roster only lists one senior but features a group of key returners that include Jordan Heading, Bul Kuol and De’jon Davis.

The Lancers also added impact transfers to smooth the transition process, including Fairfield University transfer Ferron Flavors Jr. On the women’s side, a combination of a young returning core and some transfers will give the Lancers weapons in their first DI season. CBU lost six players from last season’s roster but return three starters.

Point guard Ane Olaeta, who averaged more than 11 points a game in her freshmen campaign, will reunite with returners Lexy Ram and Blaysen Varnadoe this season. Additionally, CBU has bolstered its roster with three junior college transfer students.

Delacy Brown, Britney Thomas and Tiena Afu all transferred to CBU from junior colleges as the Lancers sought to fill the void left by new alumna Tori Mitchell.

As one of just two seniors on the roster last season, Mitchell led the Lancers in scoring and rebounding.

A new conference, bigname opponents, familiar stars and fresh faces will come together to create a historic start to the programs’ first Division I run. It remains to be seen how competitive the Lancers will be, but one thing is certain, you will want to stick around to find out.

ue to grow as a player and person, and one day I’d hope to lead our team to a championship.”

While some athletes found success during their first semester at CBU, other incoming players will find his or her success next semester .

Maddie Schwegler, freshman business administration major and utility player for women’s water polo, said she is seeking guidance from coaches and upperclassmen before her season

starts in the spring.

“The coaches (and upperclassmen) are all great and they know how to work with you,” Schwegler said.

“All of the women work hard and it shows in their work ethic and it is something they’re teaching me.”

Meanwhile, freshmen athletes will seek guidance from upperclassmen and their coaches and look to improve as players.

Wrestling fans who remember California Baptist University’s “Take It Outside” events, featuring Stanford University and California State University, Bakersfield, are no strangers to prestigious wrestling programs coming to Riverside.

The Lancers will open their first Division I home season Nov. 16 by hosting Ohio State University, who finished as national runners-up in DI last season.

Lennie Zalesky, head coach of wrestling, said one of the reasons the team was invited was to get the wrestling community excited.

“They have six returning All-Americans,” Zalesky said.

“For us, we hope to get there someday to that level so let’s see where we are and let’s see how far we have to go.”

Not only will the Lancers prepare for a change in competition but the match will take place in the Events Center, as opposed to the usual Van Dyne Gymnasium.

“The Events Center is going to be a change and the crowd will be large,” said Daxton Gordon, junior biology major and redshirt. “In the end, it is just you versus your opponent out on the mat and sometimes you have to keep it in perspective

and keep yourself grounded.”

Gordon, who won a Division II National Championship last season, said the Lancers could make a name for themselves in DI competition if they have a successful dual.

“It’s a good thing to happen to our team and the dual will bring a big crowd,” Gordon said.

“The dual could certainly put us on the map in DI if we were to upset some big-name wrestlers.”

CBU would be able to make headlines early in its DI careerwith a few wins, but the Lancers said their preparation remains the same ahead of such a crucial matchup.

“We’ve always trained with a mindset of getting better every day, ready to take on the best in the country,” said Garrett Strang, sophomore engineering major, redshirt and reigning RMAC Freshman of the Year.

“We always train with the intent to beat whoever steps out in front of us.”

CBU’s first DI home opener, a dual in the Events Center against a top-tier program, combined simultaneously with a dual between high school powerhouses St. John Bosco and Poway, will put the college wrestling spotlight on Riverside for the night.

“We’re hoping to sell it out,” Zalesky said. “If we compete well or beat any of those guys, we’ll be excited but it’s a tall order.”

The dual will take place at 7 p.m., with a high school dual between St. John Bosco and Poway running alongside. It will be the first time the Lancers wrestle in the new facility. Before that, CBU will open its first DI season on the road Nov. 10 at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.

Wang wins WAC Golfer of the Month

BY DANIELLE LUTJENS STAFF WRITER

Women’s golf team captain at California Baptist University, Erica Wang, was named Western Athletic Conference Golfer of the Month after a strong start to the season.

Wang, senior business administration major, has played for CBU for the past four years and currently holds the 18-hole program record of 66, which is 6-under-par, that she set at the PacWest Championship in the 2017-18 season.

As the team transitioned into NCAA Division I this season, Wang claimed two top-15 individual finishes and was able to lead her team to the USA Intercollegiate Championship.

Wang said she started golfing when she was 13 to spend quality time with her dad, but eventually it turned into her hobby and passion. She said her dad and her coach play a huge part in why she has garnered success this season.

“My dad and my coach believe in me and have supported me in everything that I do,” Wang said. “They are both constantly there for me, encouraging me and helping me along the way whenever I ask for it.”

Marc Machado, head coach of women’s golf, has coached Wang all four years of her athletic journey at CBU. He said Wang is always looking to better herself, not only as a golfer but as a teammate, too.

“Erica has the best attitude of anyone I’ve ever met in my life,” Machado said. “She’s always the first person to say, ‘Yes, coach. What do you need me to do?’”

Wang said her mental performance is also vital in her athletic performance.

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CBU’s first-ever WAC Golfer of the Month honoree for September and October, Erica Wang, senior business administration major, eyes the ball after a putt. The golf team finished its fall season and will resume in January.

“Golf is a very mental game and I believe that my mentality on the golf course has helped me in more ways than I know,” Wang said.

Machado said her technique throughout the years has influenced her success this season.

“She’s very consistent. It’s a hallmark of who she is as a person and a golfer,” Machado said. “She gives herself a lot of chances to save pars and to make birdies especially with practicing and dialing in her wedges.”

Jordan Martin, junior sociology major, said Wang’s individual personality and team camaraderie plays a huge role in overall morale.

“Erica is the nicest person you’ll ever meet,” Martin said.

“She is such a kind person that you can talk about anything with her.”

Both Wang’s teammates and coach said Wang’s personality and attitude have a significant impact on the team. “(Wang) is the epitome of the perfect teammate,” Machado said. “She has really laid

a solid foundation of what we are trying to look for in a student-athlete and as a person on and off the golf course.”

As with everything, golf comes with its challenges but Wang continuously pursues this passion of hers.

“Golf is a lot like life and it is filled with ups and downs,” Wang said, “but it is important to remember that in the long run, I am always improving.”

Wang and the Lancers will resume their season in January with a tournament in Mira Loma, Calif.

OPINION

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LANCER ON THE STREET What surprised you about the midterm election results?

Hannah Curtis Sophomore Biomedical Sciences major “A lot of people were into voting this round. It was really well-publicized and that helped get people involved.”

Garrett Evans Sophomore Music Education and Guitar Performance double major “I was surprised that the gas tax repeal didn’t pass. That’s the part I followed most closely.”

Makenna Shamburger Sophomore Marketing major

Edward Diaz Senior Film Studies major

Kate Fuller Junior Graphic Design major

“The fact that a lot of celebrities were promoting voting so it got college students excited about it.”

“The close race between (Ted) Cruz and Beto (O’Rourke). It wasn’t surprising that Cruz won, but it was surprising that the race was so close.”

“That young people are talking about elections and raising awareness. It’s cool to see them step up and decide what’s important to them.”

After midterms, remember changes take time

BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF So, you voted. We all saw the dozens of people proudly showing off their “I Voted” stickers Tuesday on Election Day.

Hopefully, many college students fulfilled their civic duty to vote and took pride in the voice we have in the laws that will go into effect and the leaders that will make decisions for us at a state or federal level.

There was a lot of hype surrounding this midterm election — more so than previous years.

Many advocacy groups encouraged millennials to get out and vote, as young people are typically one of the smaller demographics who vote.

Now, the results are in.

A record number of women have taken seats in Congress, a significant number of “firsts” won their bids for election, and

the Democratic Party took control of the House of Representatives.

So now that the day has passed and the votes have been tallied, people may want to hold these newly elected officials accountable for their actions in Congress in the coming years.

As parties further separate, it will be easy to want to blame congressmen and congresswomen when the change a lot of us want to see does not happen.

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There were high hopes for a significant number of Americans going into the elections and there is now an expectation for those officials to do what they promised they would.

But that is easier said than done.

With the U.S. House being controlled by the Democrats and the Senate still belonging to the Republicans, there is now a split Congress. Bills will need bipartisan support for them to

We can’t expect these new members to bust down the Congress doors and do everything they promised immediately.

pass through the entire Congress.

As a country, we have to keep in mind that change cannot happen overnight.

More of us are in tune with the happenings in our government and, naturally, we will be keeping an eye on the people we just put in office. It might be easy to blame new Congress members in the coming months if the dire political climate stays similar or the same.

However, we can’t expect these new members to bust down the Congress doors and do everything they promised right away. There is only so much an individual can do.

Instead, we should look at this new Congress as a chance for compromise and democracy to take the driver’s seat in our federal government.

It is no secret the last few years have become increasingly politically divided and the lines between parties are becoming more defined and distinct.

But now the checks and balances of the three branches will take a bigger role in passing initiatives and bills as democracy intended.

And if you truly are not satisfied in the actions of the Congress or the federal government in the next two years, remember to vote in 2020.

Ditch your unnatural cosmetics

BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN MANAGING EDITOR When walking down the hygiene aisles of a store, colorful products with catchy names may entice you to make a purchase.

While “Tropical Ocean Breeze” body wash may sound like a nice, refreshing time in the shower, in reality, hygiene

products often contain toxic chemicals.

Just because a product is sold in stores does not mean it is necessarily safe or the ingredients have been tested.

According to the FDA, unless there is a color additive in a product the law does not require the ingredients to be approved by the FDA before ending up on shelves.

Although some products rich in chemicals have yet to be declared harmful by the FDA, there is still no reason to use them.

Think of beauty products as you would think of food: If there is an extensive list of ingredients on the packaging, it is not natural and probably not healthy.

Even though you are (hopefully) not eating your cosmetics, skin is your largest organ.

Any body wash, shampoo, lotion or soap you use will be absorbed by your skin, enter the bloodstream, and then affect the rest of the body.

By switching from beauty products filled with artificial ingredients to organic products containing plant-based and other naturally occurring ingredients, our bodies will be healthier.

Stephanie Brown, national educator for Professional Organic Skincare Brands, said there is a price to pay for unnatural products claiming to vanish wrinkles or fade sunspots.

In an article written on her blog, Brown said, “Often times, this exposure rears its ugly head as skin irritation, chronic headaches, cancers, breathing disabilities, hormone disruption, etc.”

Non-organic products tend to backfire in the long run.

Brown said the same products claiming youthfulness may cause premature aging because of the toxins in it.

For example, parabens are one of the most dangerous ingredients commonly found in non-organic products. They are meant to act as a preservative, but studies show parabens have the ability to act as an estrogen and can increase the risk of breast cancer.

Also, organic products contain natural vitamins our bodies need.

Take the time to toss out unnatural cosmetics in your home. Research what organic products are best for you and your lifestyle. Do not put a cost on your health and to the steps to be healthier. Your body will thank you.

Men allowed to have feelings, emotions

BY KORAH ROBINSON LIFESTYLE EDITOR As the so-called “protectors” of women and children, men are consistently encouraged to hide their true feelings to keep up a strong facade.

This, in turn, evokes a tendency for men to be emotionally dishonest with their significant others, families, friends and, most importantly, themselves.

This leads to miscommunication, misplaced emotional responses, and an all-around unhealthy view of the male psyche.

However, the issue is not always with men themselves, but with this cultural ignominy we have placed on men feeling their emotions.

When boys are young, they are taught to be “manly” — to never cry or show they are in pain. However, pounding phrases such as “boys don’t cry” into a young, impressionable mind could create a sense of shame for men if they do happen to cry.

Thus, as they grow older, this can devolve into an unhealthy stigma across the male (and female) populace. We come to expect men to be unwavering and stoic, even in the gravest of circumstances.

Placing this kind of pres-

sure on men’s normal feelings could destroy their capability to be emotionally honest and stable in relationships in their lives.

Studies conducted by the University of Pittsburgh show that, as infants, males tend to cry more, crave more human affection, and are all-around needier than females. However, as they mature, our society effectively takes these emotional and relational cravings out of them.

The cycle of creating emotionally stunted men needs to end somewhere, and we should be the ones to break this generational curse.

It starts with men choosing to share and feel their feelings rather than retreating inward for the sake of preserving their masculinity. But it’s not just on them.

Women must listen to the

men in their lives. Ignore the critical looks they give when you let them know that you’re always available to talk if they need it.

Love them through their bouts of emotional insecurity.

Encourage them to speak out about things that make them joyous and things that make them cry. Don’t hold them to a toxic standard of strength. Let them be honest in their relationships so they can be honest with the world around them.

Men are not super-humans who aren’t allowed to feel anything beyond indifference.

They are byproducts of a society with antiquated views of masculinity, and men today should be allowed to have human feelings.

Take care of the men in your life and remember to pay attention to unrealistic expectations we may place on them.

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