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Volume 66 | Issue 8 | February 8, 2019

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Friends, family cope with loss of CBU student BY SOFIA ENEQVIST ASST. NEWS EDITOR

California Baptist University student Colden Styles Davis died Thursday, Jan. 22, at the age of 20. He is remembered by his parents, younger brother and campus community. Davis, sophomore political science major, was described by those close to him as someone who was passionate, brilliant, humble and a great friend. He was a high school tri-athlete from Porter Ranch, Calif., who originally came to CBU as a pre-med biology major. He later switched his major to political science. Davis’ goal after finishing college was to become a lawyer. Bruno Leonardo, sophomore biomedical science major, said he and Davis instantly clicked when they first met. His relaxed, laid-back demeanor made him easy to befriend. “Colden was never what you expected. He knew he had to work for what he wanted and did everything with such passion,” Leonardo said. “The biggest thing is to remember him well, and whenever he comes up — don’t be sad. Make sure he puts a smile on your face.” Although Davis was known as a private person, his friends said he never failed to brighten the mood of any room he entered. Davis’ enthusiasm for video games and anime set him apart among his friends. His friends said he showed passion in everything he did and called him a “political science genius.” Every story about Davis was relayed with a smile. Brock Mickley, sophomore business administration major, said it was always easy to talk to Davis and that he approached

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situationd with happiness. “That will probably be one of the things I will miss the most — his positivity in every conversation,” Mickley said. “He was a simple man: His life was school, video games, eat and sleep. The only way we could pull him out of that was through basketball.” Former classmate Denise Rivera, sophomore political science major, remembered Davis as a friendly, outgoing person who left an impression on her life. “It’s hard going to class and seeing his chair empty. Political science as a major is small; you get to know the people around you. It’s a community. He always smiled at everyone, always said, ‘Hi,’” Rivera said. “He encouraged the people around him and made us want to be better people.” Rivera acknowledged it can be difficult to understand and accept tragic events. She said when facing different tribulations, it is vital to have a support system. Without that, she said, life can seem dreary. The university provides resources to those looking for help coping with loss. “No one is alone, even when they feel that they are,” said Dr. John Montgomery, dean of Spiritual Life. “It is important for students to know that the CBU Counseling Center is a great resource to help process grief. Also, any student who might be struggling deeply with any issue should reach out to the Counseling Center, Spiritual Life, a staff member, a faculty member or a peer.” A memorial service and basketball tournament were held Feb. 7 in the Recreation Center to honor Davis’ life.

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Ashwin Sharma, first-year medical student at the University of California, Riverside, conducts the Point-in-Time survey with Tanya, 52, who has been homeless for four years.

Netflix, Hulu documentaries expose Fyre Festival fraud Two new films explore all that went awry during ultra-VIP festival BY KORAH ROBINSON A&E EDITOR

After much anticipation and skepticism, two documentaries were released on Hulu and Net-

flix in January 2019 about the infamous Fyre Festival. Fyre Fest was a music festival created to promote an application also called Fyre, in which people could book artists and talent for special events. The reality was much darker and more dangerous. Created by the artist Ja Rule, American rapper, singer-songwriter and actor, and Billy McFarland, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, Fyre Fest was to take place over the course of two week-

ends in April and May 2017 on a private island in the Bahamas. The event was promoted by many of the industry’s top super models and social media influencers, including Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid, and it was meant to feature a lineup that would rival Coachella, with headliners such as Major Lazer, Migos and Daya. Guests spent thousands of dollars on tickets, private villas, VIP packages and special access, setting up Fyre Festival

to be the most exclusive music festival of all time. When guests arrived, however, they were met with a very different reality. Seth Crossno, Fyre Fest attendee featured in both documentaries and creator of internet persona William Needham Finley IV, said that before he and his friends arrived on the island, they did not think anything was amiss. “There were some head-scratching moments, but

there was nothing to suggest that nothing would be ready or that it would be a big disaster. Nothing tipped us off to that,” Crossno said to The Banner. Attendees paid thousands of dollars for luxury accommodations that, in reality, consisted of leftover hurricane relief tents, soaked mattresses, cheese sandwiches in take-out boxes, lockers with no locks and no electricity. Festivalgoers also had no access to first aid or any form

of health care. When attendees became aware that Fyre was a the scam, many tried to leave the island. “Right when we got to the island, we thought, ‘This is four or five months from being ready,’” Crossno said. “We kept thinking, ‘This can’t be it. We’ll keep driving and they’re going to drop us off at the place we reserved.’ We got dropped off and there was this long line of

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Freshman orientation program set to change this spring BY JANE ROBERTUS ASST. NEWS EDITOR

The first semester of freshman year can be a time of major adjustment for anyone. In the past, the First-year Orientation and Christian University Success (FOCUS) program has helped make this transition a little easier for students at Cali-

fornia Baptist University. However, the program is about to undergo substantial changes and restructuring at the start of the fall 2019 semester. The student leadership selection process is currently underway and plans for the program are beginning to take shape. Not only is the structure and class layout

changing but the name FOCUS will be completely discarded. In fall 2019, FOCUS will become “First Year Experience,” a pre-existing organization also used at other universities. Meredith Palmer, assistant director of FOCUS, described the motivation behind the change of a program and what prompted the restructuring.

“Not only is there a greater number of students, but it’s more diverse and they have different needs,” Palmer said. “We are trying to update the curriculum to better match the needs of students and the demographic.”

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William “Rusty” Bailey, Riverside city mayor, gives the State of the City Address on Jan. 24 at the Riverside Convention Center.

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“Elevate Riverside” flashed across the screens Jan. 24 at the Riverside Convention Center The ballroom was packed with guests as they awaited Mayor William “Rusty” Bailey’s seventh annual State of the City Address. “In politics, you introduce fear to win, but in leadership you remove fear to succeed,” Bailey said in his opening speech. “In Riverside, we focus on leadership. At every level, ward and school. It promotes success for the long run. Everything either declines or elevates because of leadership.” Bailey said Riverside’s emphasis on leadership was the motivation behind the “elevate” theme for the year.

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Bailey highlighted his successes of 2018 in his speech, including progress on housing and the creation of new ways that people can give back to the Riverside community. “We have a new program, Giverside, which is a portal for people to give back to Riverside and help those in need,” Bailey said. “I challenge everyone to elevate their generosity by using this site.” Bailey said students should think about paying for the meals of people who struggle with homelessness. Other highlights of the night include the Hero of the Year award, which was awarded to March Air Force Base in honor of its 100-year anniversary.. Luz Negron, a chairperson on the city’s multicultural council, won the award for

Championing Diversity and Inclusivity. “This address is the biggest event of the year for the city of Riverside,” said Phil Pitchford, Riverside’s communications officer. “We bring about 1,100 people to talk about the things we as a community achieved in the past year and reflect on that in a positive way and then bring forward challenges for the next year. It’s pretty amazing.” Of those in attendance, many represented local businesses in the Riverside area. Colleges such as California Baptist University, Riverside City College, the University of California, Riverside, and Loma Linda University had students and representatives in attendance, as well. Rebecca Arneson, senior philosophy and business

administration double major and president of the Associated Students of CBU, said she found the speech impactful and informative. “He is a great speaker and he made a lot of important points on how Riverside is growing and encouraging us to step outside of our comfort zones and there are a lot of opportunities in our community to do that,” Arneson said. Sally Thrapp, junior accounting major echoed Arneson’s comments. “He was very personable and sincere about everything that he was talking about and it was very clear that he was proud of what he achieved,” Thrapp said. Students can access a video of the mayor’s address on the City of Riverside’s YouTube channel.

Recreation Center makes progress on updates BY SOFIA ENEQVIST ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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Students walking past the Recreation Center at California Baptist University may be curious as to why there is still ongoing construction. Since the beginning of fall 2018, there have been significant renovations to the inside and outside of the Recreation Center. The construction is set to be complete by August 2019 and will allow room for dozens of new features and resources for students. Stefani Plummer, director of the Recreation Center, said the renovations affect the curved sectored area of the building, which now has new cardio equipment. Renovations will include, creating more space in the weight room and broadening upstairs to create a fitness suite along with locker rooms. Future expansion will include an additional basketball court and three group exercise rooms for bicycling, punching bags and more accommodations. “The renovation was due to a need to upgrade some areas and create some more space in the facility. The expansion will give us more square footage. As the university grows, we have an increase in usage of the Recreation Center,” Plummer said. The staff and faculty at the Recreation Center have assured students they aim to serve the student body well, even during construction. Everything that is being done is to improve the experience for

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Construction workers prepare to repaint the exterior of the California Baptist University Recreation Center. The first phase of interior renovations has been completed; expansion of the basketball courts is still underway. the Lancer Nation. “I like the changes being done on the inside,” said Cooper Strull, freshman business administration major. “I enjoy having the Rec Center as a resource and getting to spend my time there. Working out by myself and with friends is an important aspect of my life here at CBU.” Strull said the general construction does not affect his daily workouts and looks forward to the changes being completed. He is one of many students who actively goes to the Recreation Center and sees

it as a way to get healthy and connect with friends. It is important for college students to have access to recourses such as the Recreation Center. Erin Annott, senior kinesiology major and student worker at the Recreation Center, said she likes her job and the community surrounding her work. “The renovations don’t affect our daily tasks. If anything, it pushes us harder as a team to accomplish everything,” Annott said. “Before we had a washer and dryer, we would have to take everything to the Community

Life offices or wherever we could find a place to wash the towels and other things.” The renovations have brought more people who are curious to see what changes and additions are being made. Since the start of the new year, the facility and staff have also noticed more people coming in to fill New Year’s resolutions and build healthy habits. Renovation and expansions will create new fitness opportunies for students. Continuing into the semester, students eagerly await the finished renovations for fall 2019.

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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UPDATE

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Betty Nguyen, Jonathan Phan and Ashwin Sharma, first-year medical students at the University of California, Riverside, prepare care packets to hand out to the homeless Jan. 29 while volunteering to help conduct the city’s Point-in-Time count.

Locals help count Riverside’s homeless BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR

Hundreds of volunteers woke up before the sun Jan. 29 with one goal in mind, to help Riverside county’s homeless population as part of the annual Point-in-Time count. Armed with phones and electronic devices, volunteers scoured the county and met their neighbors without homes. A total of 747 volunteers were split into separate groups that each contained four or five individuals. Each group’s primary interviewer asked questions from a survey that was included in a new application. The new application was created to make the process of counting the homeless population easier and faster for the volunteers. Some questions were personal, such as whether the person struggling with homelessness was addicted to any illegal substance. While others were concerned with whether or not they were a veteran. “Tuesday morning was tough because I thought we were doing a really good job

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There is no doubt that CBU’s population is rapidly increasing, particularly with each incoming freshman class. The 2018 freshman class totaled approximately 1,600 students, and Gavin Andrew, Director of FOCUS, estimates the 2019 freshman class will total approximately 2,000 students. While growth is a positive thing for the university, it also makes a new layout for the freshmen orientation program all the more essential. Some students who were FOCUS leaders have previously expressed both excitement and hesitation about the new program. Mollie Braley, sophomore nursing major, said she has mixed feelings about the restructuring. “Something I really loved

with the homeless situation,” said Riverside Mayor William “Rusty” Bailey. “But afterward, it makes you realize how far you still have to go.” Bailey has been pushing initiatives that help with the city’s homeless population. His most recent victory was opening housing units located near The Grove Church in Riverside that are used to help those who are struggling with homelessness. The 2017 Point-in-Time count found more than 134,000 people struggling with homelessness in California alone. Among those were 15,000 people between the ages of 1824, the average age range of undergraduate college students. Many agree that housing is a good step, including Natalie Komuro, Riverside County’s deputy county executive officer of Homeless Solutions. Komuro said the city needs to focus on offering ways out of homelessness such as addiction recovery, mental health and employment services. Because the need for housing is so great, Komuro said they have to prioritize housing for those who are more likely

“Tuesday morning was tough because I thought we were doing a really good job with the homeless situation. But afterwards, you realize how far you still have to go. William ‘Rusty’ Bailey, Riverside city mayor to get out of their present situation and experience lasting change because of the help they receive. “We have to prioritize the homeless based on vulnerability,” Komuro said. “We need to offer solutions such as supportive solutions that help people become more self-reliant.” Komuro said she was amazed at the honesty she heard from a lot of people. Swpecifically one young man she met during the count who was open about his struggles with addiction. When she asked him if he would like help breaking his addiction, he said no. “We might not be able to help him, but he was open about it,” Komuro said. Madison Morris, sophomore biomedical engineering major, offered her thoughts on the homeless situation.

“You hear about homelessness on news outlets, but it is a different thing entirely to see it head-on,” Morris said. “In every city I’ve been to here in California, I’ve seen real people on the streets. It’s sad but there’s only so much we can do.” Homelessness breaks into two categories: people who have no permanent lodging but are staying in homeless shelters or in communities, and those who live on the streets. Last year’s count in Riverside County found 2,310 people considered homeless, 625 considered sheltered homeless and 1,685 unsheltered. According to Komuro, despite the new application making the process of counting the numbers and verifying information easier, this year’s results will not be disclosed until approximately April 1.

The longest government shutdown in history officially ended on Jan. 25, after President Donald J. Trump signed a measure to reopen the government until Feb. 15. What started as a dispute over funds to build a wall on the nation’s southern border turned into a five-week government shutdown. The shutdown ended in a loss of $3 billion, no final decision made and no solid plan in sight. Trump assured citizens via Twitter that reopening the government is not a concession. He also expressed willingness to shut down the government again if not granted the money he requested. Trump said his biggest goal is to secure the border. A budget truce has been set for the three weeks the government is reopened. This will allow for 800,000 federal workers to receive backpay for withheld income during the shutdown. Dr. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science, said the shutdown prompted by Trump was a significant failure from a political standpoint. “Polling indicates that President Trump’s approval rating has declined over the past couple of months and the majority of poll respondents blame Trump and the Republicans for the shutdown.” Porter said. “Obtaining no policy wins after executing a plan with significant negative polling consequences does not seem like a prudent strategy. I’m not sure there will be political will among Republican lawmakers to support another shutdown effort.” With the high possibility that the United States will face another government shutdown imminently, elected officials have some difficult decisions to make on both ends of the political spectrum.

Campus wins beautification award for new 2018 complex BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR

about it was getting to know tionships with lots of my stumy students personally,” Bra- dents.” In addition to receiving a ley said. “It seems like the goal now is to reach more students new name, a big change to the and that’s probably because the first-year program is a seven-week course model instead university is expanding.” of 12 weeks, How e ve r, with each pair other students of student leadsee this reers in charge of structuring two groups of and rebrandstudents, cuting of the FOCUS program Mollie Braley, ting the number of student as a step in the sophomore nursing major leaders in half. right direction. The program Shannon Herrera, sophomore nursing will also update the material major, highlighted some of the taught to make it more relepositive aspects the changes to vant to students at CBU. Andrew also highlighted the the program present. “I think it will mean less importance of making these class time and more socializ- changes and how much of an ing, which emphasizes rela- impact they hope to see on the tionship-building while still student community. “We’re excited to dive into teaching university success,” Herrera said. “I enjoyed FO- the lives of our leaders and see CUS last semester and it’ll be how that pours out into the the same idea. I appreciated classroom. Because we have a how I was able to build rela- smaller number (of leaders),

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“Something I really loved was getting to know my students personally.

we’re hoping we can have better quality and that will increase the classroom experience,” Andrew said. “CBU has a great culture and even as we grow, we’re trying to keep that tight-knit, small community feel alive.” Palmer also emphasized the level of thought that went into this change. “We’ve put a lot of time and thought and prayer into this new model, so we really feel like it’s up to us to be diligent and do the best we can to serve our students,” Palmer said. Changes to the FOCUS program have already started as this year’s spring semester students and leaders have been following the seven-week model of class schedules. This transition allows time to work out any problems that arise and adjust anything that needs to change before the next freshmen class arrives in the fall.

Spring Academic Calendar

Feb. 9: Homecoming

March 18-22: Spring Break

Feb. 20: Career Center Spring Expo

April 20-22: Easter Observance

Feb. 25 - March 1 Midterms

April 23-26: Final Exams

March 8: Last day to drop classes without a refund

April 28: Move Out Day

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The Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building at California Baptist University stood out to not only CBU students but also the Riverside community as a major achievement by the school. The Engineering Building completed construction summer of 2018 and won the first-place award for “New Construction with Landscaping” from the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful awards. CBU also won the same award last year for the new Events Center. Dr. Anthony Donaldson, Dean of the College of Engineering, said one of his main goals was to win this award for the Engineering Building. “Last year when we won for the Events Center, I turned to my wife and told her, ‘We’re going to win that for the Engineering Building,’” Donaldson said. “I’m very excited and honored that it happened.” The latest award is a significant accomplishment for CBU, the Engineering Building and Events Center awards were not the first to win awards. Other previous wins include the Yeager Center, Lancer Plaza, the Recreation Center and the Health Science campus. These awards serve as compliments to CBU’s growth are well received not just by students, but the Riverside community outside, as well.

Dr. Mark Wyatt, vice president for Marketing and Communications, said receiving this award shows the improvements made to campus are beneficial because they elevate the Riverside community not just locally, but also globally. “Combined with the accolades CBU receives for its vibrant campus life and the quality and variety of academic programs it offers, recognitions like this award strengthen CBU’s reputation as a premier, comprehensive, Christian university with a global impact,” Wyatt said. “Students and alumni benefit from that reputation and also contribute to it by helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where they live and work around the world.” The recognition the campus receives for awards is something students such as Jubilee Bosch, sophomore mechanical engineering major, are proud to see. “It’s great that the campus gets recognized. When you first tour the campus. The whole campus is really beautiful” Bosch said. “The Engineering Building is especially deserving of the award.” Though the 2019 Beautification Awards are over, the campus is constantly working toward improvement, with ongoing projects such as updates to the Recreation Center and the new five-story parking garage, set to be completed this summer.

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February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

Valentine’s Day o Dates for Couples

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Dinner & a Movie

While it seems like an obvious choice, a romantic night out is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day. Paired with a romantic walk downtown, this plan will (almost) never fail. If it ain’t broke, don’ fix it!

Bake Together

Go Bowling

Try staying in this Valentine’s day and bake together. Making cookies, cupcakes or even some pies with your significant other can surely lend itself to some flourcovered memories.

Throw it back this Valentine’s Day and take your significant other bowling. Hit up a local bowling alley, rents some shoes, get in a lane and show of your skills (or lack thereof).

Hike Mt. Rubidoux For those active and adventurous couples, try hiking. Mt. Rubidoux is a great choice, and not too challenging. The incredible view of Riverside from the top makes for a romantic photo op.

Have a Bonfire

Paint Together

Share a drive to the closest beach with bonfires, enjoy the sunset and hang out together toasting marshmallows and roasting hot dogs. Bonus points of you’re brave enough to get in the water.

Whether you are artistically inclined or not, painting is plenty of fun for everyone. Gather some supplies and get creative together. You will not only have a great time, but make some keepsakes, too.

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34 - percent of consumers who plan on eating out

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Palentine’s Day Plans 1. Video game tournament 2. Games on the front lawn 3. Order food for delivery 4. Scary movie night 5. Hang out at the mall 6. Go laser-tagging 7. Have a barbecue 8. Go to a comedy show

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LIFESTYLE

February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

Spring ’19 Fashion Trends • Neon – Daring, bright colors are this season’s hottest trend.

• Fanny Packs – The multicolored, attached-at-the-hip bags are making a stylish return paired with sportswear or even evening wear.

• Dark Denim – Washed-out, faded denim is out. Dark denim is here to stay.

• X-Girl Sunglasses – The ’90s are back with these ﬂashy, razor-edged shades.

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Many foods that are marketed as healthy or beneficial do more harm than good, such as Gatorade, which contains 34 grams of sugar in a single serving.

Diet foods portray distorted health claims, lack nutrients BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR

With a growing number of people concerned with dieting and weight loss in today’s society, many turn to processed diet and low-fat food products as an easy solution to the problem. Though such diet and fat-free products claim to be healthier, they often contain high amounts of sugar or other unhealthy ingredients. Dina Soliman, senior nutrition major, said it is concerning to her that many diets encourage people to exclude healthy nutrients the body needs such as proteins, carbohydrates and fats. “Even if they say low-fat, they substitute it for other things that aren’t good for us,” Solimon said. Solimon suggests people looking to change their diet consult a dietitian to learn about healthier ways to achieve those goals. Various low-fat breakfast cereals claim to provide health benefits for those with high cholesterol or gluten intolerance, but the ingredient lists tell a different story. Most breakfast cereals contain refined grains, artificial chemicals and — to no surprise — lots of sugar. This use of misleading advertisement can lead to even worse health problems for

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Coming from some one who takes health food very seriously, it is hard to accept the idea that what I could possibly be eating isn’t as good for me as I thought. Samantha Emerick, sophomore business administration major Candies labeled sugar-free contain refined carbs, which have been linked to increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. Diet sodas substitute sugar with artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose, which provide no nutritious value to the body. Myles Porter, Recreation Center personal trainer, said a healthy diet should be balanced and contain nutrients essential to the body. “Though it may be fat-free, the consum-

er doesn’t take the time to look up the ingredients and how it affects their bodies, lifestyle and overall performance,” Porter said. Porter said excess consumption of salts and sugars can lead to obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Samantha Emerick, sophomore business administration major, said she is alarmed by how misleading this use of advertising is because these products specifically target people who are trying to eat better or lose weight. “Coming from someone who takes health food very seriously, it is hard to accept the idea that what I could possibly be eating isn’t as good for me as I thought,” Emerick said. Emerick said she tries to stay away from processed foods as much as possible and sticks to eating healthy with natural vegetables and protein. People often think because these products are advertised as healthier, they can consume excess amounts without gaining weight. However, this can be harmful to one’s health and result in unhealthy eating habits. This only signifies the importance of being aware of the foods one is consuming and checking the ingredients list to see if a product contains excess sugars, trans fats and other potentially harmful chemicals.

Beat senioritis this spring BY ALYSE MESSMER

• Statement Sneakers – Chunky, ﬂashy sneakers are the obsession this spring season.

consumers later. High-fructose corn syrup, commonly found in breakfast cereals and sodas, is a sweetener made from corn starch known to be linked to health problems including obesity, heart disease and some cancers.

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR After completing at least seven semesters of classes and extracurricular activities, seniors approaching graduation in the spring are pushing through their last semester. This can be extremely difficult for some as courses, heavy workloads and balancing responsibilities can cause wear on students throughout the years. Senior students often look toward graduation with excitement, but many also see the final weeks of their college careers as further opportunity to “Live Their Purpose.” Savannah Flom, senior sociology major, said she is using her last semester as an opportunity to serve others and make the most of her time left in school by implementing a theme of grace for herself and others this semester. “Fighting senioritis and staying motivated has been hard, but I’m trying to take advantage of the time I have left as an undergrad by seeing the classes and other things I have to do as opportunities, but also giving myself grace. We all need

fore graduation to plan for their it,” Flom said. Flom said above all the con- future careers. Jonathan Pate, senior music fusion or hard times, she has learned that trusting in God education major, said this final is the most important thing year has been a great opportunity to evaluate the potential throughout her life. “I would advise everyone possibilities for his future plans to trust in Christ’s plans and after college. “As I get ready promises. I was to graduate, I terrified not that have been prelong ago about paring a list of making deciall possible opsions about my tions for what future, but I was next year might reminded that look like for me. God is going to Ultimately, my close any doors goal is to trust he doesn’t want God and work as me to go through, hard as I can, and and he has promthis has been my ised to be with me always. Every Mike Bishop, goal throughout college. It won’t second. Every desenior director of the be perfect, but cision. And forevCareer Center I trust that God er. It’s been chalwill make up the lenging and scary, but I’m never alone,” Flom said. difference. I plan to go wherevViewing senior year as an er God leads,” Pate said. Pate said despite the exopportunity to reach out to underclassmen, being an exam- haustion senior year can bring, ple to others and working hard working hard to thrive this year throughout the last year could is most important. “This year, senioritis has make the waiting period until been very hard to overcome. graduation easier for some. Many seniors have also cho- Although it is expected, it honsen to use this limited time be- estly is just challenging integri-

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Celebrate the wins and don’t take the setbacks personally, but take them as learning experiences and keep moving forward.

ty. Senioritis, in reality, means not caring. I paid so much for school; I can’t afford to not care. I would advise others to lean on Jesus, enjoy the present and don’t stop pushing with this integrity,” Pate said. Mike Bishop, senior director of the Career Center, encourages students to power through this last semester and said seniors should maintain a goal-orientated outlook. “Make sure you have people around you to keep you focused on the goals you established for your career,” Bishop said. “Celebrate the wins and don’t take the setbacks personally, but take them as learning experiences and keep moving forward. The next thing is another step in your life, so get excited. Moving on is an exciting time, but planning during this time so you don’t feel overwhelmed or behind is also greatly important.” With commencement only weeks away, seniors are encouraged to take advantage of the Career Center services and aim to finish their last semester with enthusiasm and energy and encourage underclassmen to do so, as well.

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February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

Students kick off Lunar New Year Singles redefine Community Valentine’s norms Life celebrates Asian culture with food, fun, performances

BY ALYSE MESSMER

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

BY ALYSE MESSMER

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR The year of the Pig kicked off Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Lunar New Year Festival in the Community Life Lounge with traditional Chinese and Korean performances, food and activities. Community Life and the International Center at California Baptist University teamed up to host the event, celebrating the Lunar New Year by expressing different cultures on multiple levels. The event had much to offer, and attendees who completed a stamp card by participating in different activities at the various culture stations received free boba tea. The stations included Chinese and Korean calligraphy name writing, Chinese lantern making and paper cutting, as well as a photo booth and games including Chinese jump rope and Jianzi. Food offered at the event included traditional chicken potstickers and ramen. Students performed traditional Chinese and Korean songs, K-pop dances and solo violin pieces.

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Freshmen Emily Mitra, construction management major, Emma Cormier, radiological sciences major, and Brianna DiPierro, early childhood studies major, try to pick up as many pieces of candy as they can in 30 seconds. Amber (Ji In) Kim, a firstyear master of social work student, sang a duet and said she greatly enjoyed the opportunity to share her Korean culture. “I am so grateful I got to represent and share my culture through an art form I really love, which is singing and music. I also enjoyed performing as I had the honor of making others who came here from Korea and had never been to campus or the states feel somewhat at home,” Kim said. “As an international student who has been in the States for such a long time, I know what it feels like to miss your home to a greater degree than others, so I loved bringing my home to other international students,” Kim said.

The Shaolin Temple Kung Fu School performed the traditional Lion and Dragon dance at the festival that engaged students in the historic art of Chinese dance. Sophia Siemens, junior construction management major, said the event helped showcase one of CBU’s mantras — to be globally minded. “I had a couple friends who performed and it’s a great way for them to show us their culture and the elements of it that they enjoy being a part of. Hosting cultural events shows that we are aware of the cultures around the world and allows us to begin to learn more about them in a fun environment,” Siemens said. Kristin Holderman, director

of campus activities, said that the purpose of these cultural events is to unify the diverse community at CBU. “Community Life’s mission in all we do is to provide purposeful co-curricular programming for students that enhances their CBU experience. This event specifically is in alignment with our mission and our desire for students to have unique and diverse experiences,” Holderman said. The Lunar New Year festival provided an opportunity for CBU students of all cultural backgrounds to celebrate the beautiful and traditional holiday by becoming fully immersed in Asian culture through multiple fun activities and performances.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people without a significant other can easily find a distaste for the romantic holiday. However, being single on Valentine’s Day does not have to be lonely, and many people have found alternative plans to still make the holiday enjoyable. Victoria Buszinski, sophomore public relations major, said that over the years, hanging out with her girl friends for “Galentine’s Day” has been one of the most fun ways to celebrate. “I have a friend who throws Galentine’s yearly. We dress up and go out to eat and bring Valentines and gifts,” Buszinski said. “It’s really fun to get creative and make the best of the holiday by celebrating the people that you love, even if you don’t have a boyfriend or girlfriend.” Other people use the holiday to be reminded of their love for their families and to spoil them. Anthony Navarro, freshman undeclared major, said he uses this time of year to show his mom and grandmothers how much he appreciates them by making sure they are spoiled on Valentine’s Day. “I always buy my mom and

my grandmothers flowers, and flowers for others I care about as well. I’m basically Oprah with flowers. Some Valentine’s Days my friends and I get a pizza and watch rom-coms on Netflix. It’s a great day,” Navarro said. Men and women alike are becoming more excited by the idea of ignoring Valentine’s Day stereotypes and using the “lovey-dovey” holiday as a way to celebrate the valuable friendships they have. For college students, there are many different ways to celebrate with friends. Whether that means celebrating Galentine’s Day with a girl’s night, bringing flowers to loved ones or binge-watching Netflix, spending time with loved ones is what Valentine’s Day is all about. Grantham Wash, freshman Christian studies major, said his friends plan to celebrate their hall brotherhood. “This Valentine’s Day I’m choosing to spend time with my lovely mom, but my hall brothers are planning a ‘Super Smash Brothers’ marathon. It’s one of the best ways to celebrate,” Wash said. Whether or not people find themselves single this Valentine’s Day, finding new ways to show others love and doing something more meaningful than teddy bears and chocolates can be a much more caring celebration.

Student runs nonprofit to aid others in need BY MARIA GAMEZ

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Missionary trips are an opportunity for students to travel and provide the outreach for empowered services globally. Exposure to a greater level of cultural differences can transform the lives of countless young minds. One college student who was impacted by missionary trips is Jennifer Amaya, senior health science major. After years of traveling as a missionary to Honduras, she found her purpose as the secretary and founder of the Great Commission Crew. This nonprofit organization was established in 2007 and focuses on improving the lives of people living in poverty-stricken towns in Honduras. Amaya said the organization works toward donating clothes, food and places for devotion. “The humanitarian effort is important, but we don’t make that the most important part,” Amaya said. “We know if we

focus on providing the word of God, it will be something that will forever be with them.” Working alongside Jennifer Amaya is her father Victor Amaya, the director and co-founder of GCC. Victor Amaya said he was willing to help his daughter invest her time to witness people commit their lives to Christ. “Seeing the desire of my daughter to want to share the love of Christ with the people of Honduras inspired me to create the Great Commission Crew,” Victor Amaya said. “I also felt driven to show the people who Jesus Christ really is and what he can do in their lives. “ Successfully running a nonprofit organization requires hard work and a multitude of helping hands. Jennifer Amaya said that GCC focuses the majority of the year on planning fundraisers. “I also have my dad’s family who lives in Honduras and we help equip them to be able to serve people throughout the year,” Jennifer Amaya said.

Another frequent contributor to the organization is Amaya’s boyfriend, Martin Martinez, treasurer of GCC. Martinez said his role consists of overseeing the organization’s financial activities and preparing the team spiritually. “Having the privilege to be able to be part of such an amazing team has allowed me to learn more of what truly the body of Christ and church is all about,” Martinez said. For GCC to thrive, team members work year-round and prepare to visit impoverished communities in Honduras. “We have collected Spanish Bibles, clothing for all ages, school supplies and any other donation given to GCC,” Martinez said. No matter the contribution, whether large or small, any act of kindness can make a positive impact in others’ lives. Missionary opportunities such as the GCC serve as an open door for young adults to become more involved.

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Jennifer Amaya, senior health science and Spanish double major, started her own nonprofit organization called The Great Commission Crew two years ago to help improve the lives of people living in impoverished areas of Honduras.

Faculty, alumni reflect on university expansion BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR

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The physical layout of California Baptist University has changed greatly from 2009, shown in black and white, to 2019, shown in color in this illustration.

Much has changed since California Baptist University opened its doors in the fall of 1950, when only 42 students were enrolled. Formerly California Baptist College, the university has seen tremendous growth within the last 68 years. What previously consisted of the original administration building, the W.E. James building and the Annie Gabriel Library, now contains 160 acres of classrooms, housing, parking and athletic facilities. The newly completed Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building and 5,050 seat Events Center are the most recent structural additions to the university’s campus. Tyler Cox, director of recreation programs, said CBU has

made a number of changes to better accommodate the growing student population. “Everything (has changed): students, facilities, buildings. Administration has seen that growth and has been very supportive of offices that put on activities, for them to be able to continue to grow and provide more resources,” Cox said. “There are a lot more options now than there were for students 10 or 15 years ago.” CBU now offers many master’s and Ph.D programs along with undergraduate programs in nursing, engineering and aviation science — degrees that CBU did not have 25 years ago. Chris Hofschoerer, assistant dean of students and CBU alumni, said he began attending CBU in the fall of 1999 and joined staff directly after graduating in 2004. Throughout working at CBU

for the past 15 years, Hofschoerer said he has noticed how much the university has grown in size. “When I was a student, freshmen and sophomores lived in the dorms and then juniors and seniors lived in Lancer Arms — that was it,” said Hofschoerer. Today, residential housing has expanded tremendously to include more students with additions including The Colony, The Point, University Place and College Park apartments. CBU is continuously growing, creating new landmarks and surpassing previous achievements. Kristin Holderman, director of campus activities, said the options have to reach a wider range of students now that the population has increased. “We’re going to see a continued growth in students and buildings. We see that constant-

ly already, but I do not see it stopping anytime soon,” Holderman said. In August 2019, a parking structure will be completed in Lancer Plaza to better accommodate the university’s continued growth and expansion. Though much has changed, Hofschoerer said he is proud CBU has not strayed away from its Christian values. “One of the cool things that hasn’t changed is it still feels like the same old CBU as far as the family aspect,” said Hofschoerer. CBU is progressively expanding to accommodate the growing number of students enrolled every year. The university has seen extensive changes in the form of buildings, facilities and programs offered and this growth is likely to develop even further within the coming years.

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Lunar New Year event celebrates traditional Asian holiday on campus

1. Halilu Zhang, master of music student, performs a traditional Chinese song. 2. Sophomores Christopher Rupp, mechanical engineering major, and Spencer Maynard, political science major, work together to cut out a paper lantern. 3. Caleb Lee, sophomore business major, receives his name written in Korean at California Baptist

University’s Lunar New Year Festival, hosted by the International Center. 4. Performers prepare to begin a traditional Chinese dance. 5. A student records Halilu Zhang, freshman music major, as she performs a song at the Lunar New Year Festival, which was held in the Community Life Lounge. Photos by Kengkue Her

SPORTS

February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

For the win

Cullen’s Column: Dixie State rivalry to be renewed in 2020 California Baptist University’s transition to NCAA Division I competition has been an exciting time for the university’s athletic. However, the move meant giving up some old and familiar rivalries. Gone are the days of facing off against rival Azusa Pacific University and other PacWest Conference foes in critical matchups across multiple sports. However, former rival Dixie State University revealed Jan. 11 that its rivalry with the Lancers will be renewed shortly. The Trailblazers, currently competing in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference and will begin competing as a DI institution beginning in 2020. This is good news for Lancer fans who likely have fond memories of classic battles between the Lancers and Trailblazers throughout the years. Dixie State transitioned from the National Junior College Athletic Association to NCAA Division II 2006, joining the PacWest for 11 years. During that time, the Trailblazers captured 20 PacWest Conference titles. Lancer teams won 33 conference championships during their seven years in

the PacWest. Lancer basketball teams were a combined 19-12 against Dixie State, with women dominating the series 13-3 over the Trailblazers. CBU’s soccer programs went a combined 14-4-1 against the Trailblazers on the pitch. CBU softball holds an 18-16 advantage over DSU and the baseball program has a one-game advantage in their series with the Trailblazers, leading 19-18. The two schools have had their fair share of memorable battles on big stages. Most recently, Dixie State men’s basketball edged the Lancers 66-64 in the championship game of the PacWest Tournament. That game was the first-ever championship meeting between the top two seeds. Additionally, both universities were in their last season in the PacWest Conference and the game was held in the then-brand-new Events Center. CBU went on to win their first West Regional championship while the Trailblazers fell in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Now, with Dixie State set to join the Lancers in the WAC, these highstakes rivalry contests will become a frequent occurrence once again.

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Britney Thomas, junior psychology major, leads California Baptist University’s women’s basketball team to victory against Fresno Pacific University’s Sunbirds. Thomas has won three Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week awards and the team has won five out of its last six games.

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Thomas earns third WAC award BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Britney Thomas, junior psychology major and forward, has been named three-time Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week for California Baptist University’s women’s basketball team. Thomas transferred from Mt. San Jacinto College and joined the women’s basketball team this season. At Mt. San Jacinto College, she was named the South Region Most Valuable Player and twice voted Pacific Coast Athletic Conference North Division Player of the Year honor. Jarrod Olson, women’s basketball head coach, was not surprised the second or third time Thomas was named WAC Player of the week. “We’ve been looking at her for a long time. We tried to recruit her out of high school as well,” Olson said. “She’s had a lot of success and we’re not surprised she’s doing so well for us now.” “It’s nice to see her perform well and be recognized. She is

a really good player and she is very valuable to our team and I think it’s good to see other people recognize that, but we expect her to do well.” Olson described Thomas as an upbeat and positive player. Thomas said she was excited when she was first announced as player of the week, and she was surprised when she was named player of the week for the second time. “I wasn’t expecting it,” Thomas said. “Then when I got it again I was shocked, because I did not think that I could get it again. I was really grateful.” Many athletes have some sort of pregame ritual. Thomas takes the time to get rest before game days. “I try to get a nap in,” Thomas said. “Then when I wake up I like to listen to songs that get me pumped up.” After being named threetime player of the week, Thomas’ goals for the season do not end there. She is focused on the goals the team has set for the rest of the season and plans to continue playing basketball after college.

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Reagan Lee | Banner Britney Thomas, junior psychology major, helps boost team morale in a pregame huddle. Her three WAC Player of the Week awards are a California Baptist University record. “As a team we have goals: win every home game, win the fourth quarter, have one or two wins on the road and win the WAC,” Thomas said. “We are a great team and, when we figure that, we could be unstoppable. After college I would love to keep playing basketball.” So far in the season, Thomas

is averaging 16 points per game, a substantial contribution to CBU women’s basketball this season. The Lancers continue Western Athletic Conference play with an away matchup on Saturday, Feb. 9, against the University of Missouri, Kansas City, at noon.

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BUSINESS & TECH

February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

Downtowne Bookstore offers affordable used books This bookstore has a diverse selection of books with many genres BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Tucked away in the back corner of a historic building across from the Mission Inn in downtown Riverside sits a small bookstore with an enthusiastic staff, retro atmosphere and a wide selection of books. Downtowne Bookstore sells a wide range of used books and was purchased by its current owners, sisters Nadia and Vira Lee, in 2002. Downtowne Bookstore is situated in the back portion of a building at 3582 Main Street in Riverside. It is unknown who owned the building originally, but in 1927, it was acquired by the Enterprise newspaper. The building served in various other capacities including a record store until 1979 when it became the Universal Bookstore. In 1981 it was acquired by the Feree family who owned it until 2002 when the Lee sisters bought it, fulfilling their lifelong dream of owning a bookstore together. A rack of books out in the middle of the sidewalk with a sign reading “Downtowne Bookstore” directs you down the backside of an old, stucco

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David Nelson, Riverside resident, enjoys the overcast weather while reading a book on a bench outside of The Downtowne Bookstore in downtown Riverside. On the right is one of Downtowne Bookstore’s book racks, which is displayed on the street to attract customers into their hidden store front. building and along a fence covered in green shrubbery to the entrance. As you enter, you will be greeted with a friendly “hello” by one of the sisters or their employees and the sound of the old floor creaking under your feet. There is a pleasant vintage smell of old wood and paper throughout the store with

bookshelf upon bookshelf from most genres at bargain prices. Raymond Curran, sophomore civil engineering major, said he enjoyed the decorations of the store and its style. “The vibe was retro antique style. I like how they set it up; there are little trinkets and little comic pictures on shelves that make walking around the

bookstore fun,” Curran said. According to Nadia Lee, one of the owners, the store keeps a variety of genres in stock. They are ready to serve anyone who is in downtown Riverside. “There is no set demographic. We get a lot of people from the hotels, a little from the convention center, colleges and then jurors at the court house.

We have a little of everything except textbooks, unless they are collectible,” Lee said. Nadia and Vira Lee are calming, friendly people who love what they do at the bookstore, as do their employees. Kemal Bajramovic, an employee, said he enjoys working at Downtowne Bookstore. “It is really cool store. The

two owners are some of the best business owners I have ever had the pleasure of working with,” Bajramovic said. This store is a bit of a hidden gem, and even locals are surprised to discover it. However, with affordable prices, a charming atmosphere and friendly staff, it is certainly a worthwhile local business to check out.

Amazon slated to lose major advantage over competitors BY ADAM DOUGLAS

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Amazon Prime offers a variety of benefits to its members including Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime Now. However, it appears that the company may be losing its biggest advantage over its competition: free two-day shipping. Amazon’s free two-day shipping has been highly coveted by other marketplaces and has been made possible by Amazon’s warehouses spread throughout the United States and other countries such as Canada and Germany. Other online marketplaces such as Walmart and eBay have begun to adopt this model and are beginning to offer free twoday shipping without the need for a membership. This brings a question: How dependent are consumers on Amazon for quick shipping? For students at California Baptist University, Amazon Prime is perfect for those without transportation who frequently need to order supplies they cannot get on campus. Brina Russell, senior sociology major, said she uses her mother’s Amazon account to get common household items. “I’d say I order from Amazon at least once a month,” Russell said. “I usually order random things, sometimes books or gifts, and sometimes reusable coffee cups because I don’t want to have a coffee mug and have to carry it around campus all day.” While Walmart does offer free shipping for some products without a membership, there is still a catch — shoppers have to spend $35 or more on their

items. For someone just looking to get some reusable coffee cups sent to the house, tacking on the extra money might not be worth it. What truly separates Amazon’s two-day shipping from its competitors are the extra incentives that come with the membership. Prime Video has become a direct competitor to streaming giants Netflix and Hulu with original content from its hit shows “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (2017) and “Sneaky Pete” (2015) to its library of classic titles. “I watch ‘Suits’ (2011), ‘Parks and Recreation’ (2009) and other movies that are on there,” said Jade Gittens, senior biology major, speaking on her experience with Prime Video. “I don’t pay for my account, but I would say the price is reasonable because it’s so convenient to have everything in one place.” With the addition of Prime Video, Amazon Prime’s two-day shipping makes it a tough competitor when placed side by side with Walmart and eBay. “It’s consumerism. You click a button and stuff shows up,” said Kory Figueredo, freshman undeclared major. “Prime made it easy for our us to watch our favorite TV shows and movies.” Amazon Prime is available for $119 annually or $12.99 monthly for students. However, Amazon offers Prime Student, which is free for the first 6 months and then $59 annually or $6.49 monthly.

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Himalayan Eatery customers Katharine Henshaw, staff professor at the University of California, Riverside, and Taran Rhodes, staff member at Sandals Church, dig into their barbecue roast beef sandwiches while enjoying each other’s company.

Himalayan Eatery opens in Riverside BY MICHAEL HANSEN

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Few journeys are as difficult, dangerous or gratifying as climbing Mt. Everest. However, if people do not feel up to risking life and limb for glory in the Himalayas, they can still enjoy Himalayan-inspired food by journeying to the Himalayan Eatery. The Himalayan Eatery, like Mt. Everest, boasts some large numbers—a staggering 61 sandwiches averaging close to $9 each. The restaurant’s menu offers pastrami, pork, steak, turkey, meatloaf and veggie sandwiches. The owners Ashish (AK) Karki and Sanam Reham enjoy the creative license of inventing sandwiches and showcasing this creativity with sandwiches such as the Texas Reuben, a sandwich loaded with barbecued roast beef, cheddar cheese, chipotle sauce and spicy cole slaw on grilled sourdough bread.

The ingredients of other sandwiches could also be listed, but they would likely eat up the rest of the article. Karki and Reham spent an extraordinary amount of time crafting the menu—two years to be exact. One other hard-to-find item the eatery offers is dumplings, which the owners call Momos. They offer five different Momos that come in packs of three for $3.99 or six for $5.99. One of the most unique Momos is the Cheese Hamburger Momo: ground beef, cheddar cheese and secret spices. Even though Momos are a small feature of the menu, Karki and Reham spent two months perfecting their recipe. Karki and Reham’s dedication to food is fueled by one specific purpose: Both said they want to make people happy through food. Reham and Karki are an example of how two different people from different cultures can go out into the world, come

together and make something amazing—their wide array of sandwiches. Karki left Nepal when he was 18 years old to go to Australia to attend culinary school, and Reham graduated from culinary school in India. However, much of their education about food came after culinary school. “Back home (in India) I wouldn’t have known what a cheeseburger was … but now I could make 20 different kinds of cheeseburgers from different places in the United States,” Reham said. Both men enjoy meeting other people from other cultures and contributing their shared knowledge to the menu, which explains the vast selection of sandwiches they have perfected for their customers. This perfection is exactly what makes the ordering process at the eatery fun and similar to buying a car. For example, if a customer asked for a Reuben sandwich

without the special-house sauce, to Reham and Karki, the sandwich has lost its essence; it is simply incomplete and is no longer going to make the customer happy. So, with the customer’s best interests in mind, Reham and Karki will go on a journey of sandwich selection until the perfect sandwich has been found for the customer. Bobby Perde, senior Christian Studies major, went on this journey to find his perfect sandwich. “The peak of my Himalayan Eatery experience was when I observed how loyal and passionate one can be in crafting a mouthwatering sandwich,” Perde said. “If you want your taste buds to reach their summit of satisfaction, this place is shouting your name from the mountain tops!” The Himalayan Eatery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located at 2025 Chicago Ave. Unit A14 in Riverside.

BUSINESS &TECH

February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

Flotation therapy tanks help students relax dered what would happen to the brain if it were not busy thinking about all the sounds, sights, Sensory deprivation tanks, smells and burdens of everyday flotation therapy tanks, isola- life. Some thought Lilly’s praction tanks or float tanks. These tices would leave people in endare some of the modern names less dream-like states or comas, for what neuroscientist John C. but that never happened. This kind of speculation led to many Lilly made in the mid-1950s. Typically, float tanks con- of the rumors that still linger in sist of a closed-off room or pod the public’s understanding of roughly the size of a small shed floating today. When Lilly’s participants that is both sound and light proof. It is filled with 10-12 finished struggling to take off inches of water and nearly 1,200 their outfits, they reported feelpounds of epsom salt, allowing ings of profound relaxation, repeople to float effortlessly on ductions in stress and anxiety and realizations of their backs. If the tank Having your senses self-discovery. This feedback encourdoes its job, one deprived from you aged Lilly to pershould be able to for an hour or so fect and study float relax, meditate, reflect or maybe felt good. tanks for the next two decades. Howeven fall asleep. Benjamin Woost, ever, the benefits Teagan Lybrand, junior biomedical and the popularity an employee of Float State in sciences major of float tanks sank to the bottom of a sea Corona, Calif., of panic during the said the possibilities of what can happen are AIDS crisis in the 1980s. In the 1980s, little was different for each person. “It is like a beginner’s med- known about AIDS and how it itation that allows you to be in was contracted, so people boya state of mind to think about cotted float tanks to avoid any one thought or no thoughts,” possibility of contracting the syndrome. Thus, trends such as Lybrand said. Sensory deprivation tanks yoga and other self-betterment have changed quite a bit since practices flourished in the UnitLilly first invented and popu- ed States while float tanks simlarized them. Before, float tanks ply floated away. As medical knowledge has did not exactly incorporate floating. They required people advanced, float tanks and their to wear wetsuits and blacked- benefits have returned, now out face masks to breath and endorsed by celebrities such as block out light while fully sub- Joe Rogan, Steph Curry and Jeff Bridges. merged in water. The tanks have gained popFloat tanks were not used to induce special mental abilities, ularity throughout California as seen in “Stranger Things” cities such as Redlands, Corona, (2016), either. Initially, Lilly Huntington Beach, Orange, and was curious about where con- Palm Springs, with float tanks sciousness originated and won- that are now complete with

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Benjamin Woost, sophomore biomedical sciences major, prepares himself for an hourlong session of relaxation in a sensory deprivation pod filled with nearly 1,200 pounds of epsom salts to promote magnesium absorption and create a feeling of weightlessness. Bluetooth speakers, ambient lights, filtration systems and heaters to adjust the temperature of both the water and the air to that of one’s skin, which is close to 95 degrees. Kenan Karabas, freshman civil engineering major, and Benjamin Woost, junior biomedical sciences major, have tried two different float tank businesses. Prior to floating, Woost had no experience meditating or sit-

ting in any lightless, soundproof rooms, but as a person who said he tends to overthink things, the pod was a necessary break from his thoughts. “Having your senses deprived from you for an hour or so felt good,” Woost said. Woost said he was able to let his thoughts float by him and eventually fall asleep, later waking up refreshed. Karabas, unlike Woost, had floated before and had a reg-

imen to carry out once in the float tank. “When I get in the float tank I list all of the things that are stressing me out or bothering me and start letting go of them in my mind. It really helps me relax and come out of the tank feeling less anxious for the next couple of days,” Karabas said. Floating at a business such as Float Evolution in Redlands typically costs $70 per hour with the average float time

ranging from one hour to one and a half hours. However, many businesses offer first time customer discounts and accept coupons. Economic memberships are offered as well. People may be afraid to go float, but to this Lilly would say, “My philosophy: Don’t get caught with a fixed philosophy, a set of safe beliefs, a particular way of life.” In other words, go out and float.

FedEx’s nextday shipping helps buyers’ favorite brands BY ADAM DOUGLAS

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Learn to balance tech quality, price BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Looking for quality customer service, positive reviews and a reputable company are just a few ways to stay within budget and find high quality devices. When buying computers, it is important to balance cost with quality, especially for college students. One can buy something inexpensive that may not work best, but buying the most expensive product may not be the solution either. Ron Raghoo, Information Technology Coordinator for the Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering, said it is important to find balance between quality and quantity. “You have to find a good product that will continue to work with new software and updates. (The product) does not have to last five to six years, but you want it to last because it is an investment,” Raghoo said.

Daniel Lucinian, customer students day-to-day activities. support analyst for the Infor- You want to spend an amount mation Technology Services, of money as close as you (would said he believes it is unwise to on a laptop) to what you spend pay less than $500 for a laptop on your cellphone,” Lucinian and that a good rule of thumb said. On the other end of the is that one should try to match the price of their phone with a spectrum, another consideration is how companies market computer. “As far as laptops go, if you their laptops. Apple sells quality products that go way below that are expensive. $500 line, you are However, they getting a computdo not have to er that is the worst push their prodpossible device ucts because of out there. You are they are congetting a computsidered more er that has a very user-friendly. slow hard drive, Nick Cortz, If a company and these days soljunior English major needs to push id state hard drives products onto a are key,” Lucinian consumer, there might not be a said. Solid state drives are forms reason for the excess cost. Nick Cortz, junior English of information storage that major and tech enthusiast, adhave no moving parts. “If you buy a computer that vocates doing research on the is $300, it won’t have an SSD. internals of a computer. “The main reason people It will be extremely slow and won’t be able to keep up with a get scammed is that they are

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A simple Google search comparing spec for spec will tell you what you get.

unwilling to do the research. A simple Google search comparing spec for spec (between two laptops) will tell you what you get. Look it up otherwise you will find that marketing campaigns lead you on,” Cortz said. Raghoo and Lucinian encourage spending extra money to get a warranty. It is cheaper to spend $100 to $150 on a warranty up front to get a laptop screen fixed than pay the full price for a replacement later. The value only compounds with any further damage. It can also be a good way to see if a company stands behind its product or not. If it provides a comprehensive warranty, the company likely has faith in its product. In general, you get what you pay for. However, buying from a company known for offering good warranties along with positive customer reviews on its products is most likely safe, even if the product is under $1,000.

In a world that is constantly looking for instant gratification, FedEx has set out to do just that. FedEx is seeking growth in the e-commerce industry by launching a nextday delivery service that will help businesses compete with third-party retailers that sell on Amazon and Walmart. Its next-day delivery option will bring products from your favorite stores and brands the next day if the order is placed before midnight. While some might expect this move to put a strain on the relationship between FedEx and Amazon and undercut their revenue, FedEx believes this is not the case. According to a Jan. 29 press release from FedEx, “Amazon. com, Inc. is not FedEx Corporation’s largest customer. The percentage of total FedEx revenue attributable to Amazon. com represented less than 1.3 percent of total FedEx revenue for the 12-month period ended Dec. 31, 2018.” The e-commerce industry is growing rapidly and, according to Pitney Bowes’ 2018 global e-commerce study, 40 percent of all online purchases are made of retail websites. This accounts for nearly half of the e-commerce industry, upon which FedEx is seeking to capitalize. However, this could put a strain on other online marketplaces who account for the oth-

er 60 percent of revenue. “It definitely could,” said Natalie Winter, professor of marketing and management. “Amazon and WalMart have tried to capture a significant part of the e-commerce market by focusing on delivery speed. Of course, because Amazon, in particular, is a market leader, it will be difficult for another company to displace it solely by matching its speed of service.” Looking at Bowes’ study, Winters may have a point. The study shows 76 percent of shoppers prefer free shipping over fast shipping. Free shipping however would be dependent on businesses, not FedEx. Although the idea of nextday delivery sounds good on paper, some are concerned with the practicality of it and are skeptical of FedEx’s nextday promise. Jordan Cullberson, sophomore theater major, ordered Beats headphones shipped by FedEx, and the wait took much longer than expected. “I wouldn’t use it because I feel like UPS is faster and more experienced,” Cullberson said. “My last experience with FedEx would have to be my Beats by Dre headphones, which really took two months to get.” With next-day shipping rolling out this year, a handful of retailers have already begun to implement it such as Nike, Best Buy and AutoZone, which offers free next-day shipping on select items that total more than $35.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

Students bond over campaign game Fantasy game helps students connect, take time to socialize BY SARAH BOUTIN ASST. A&E EDITOR

The atmosphere in the room is tense. Three players are on the edge of their seats, not knowing what the Dungeon Master is going to say next during their innovative campaign of Dungeons and Dragons. D&D is a fantasy role-playing tabletop game created in 1974 by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. The game stands out from other board games because the actual story and rules are created by one player who is called the Dungeon Master. The rest of the players create their own characters and must follow the storyline the Dungeon Master has chosen. Campaigns are often known to take hours to finish. Sgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library located in Riverside hosts biweekly Dungeons and Dragons games. The meetups started in October 2018 after the library supervisor, Jon Anderson, thought of creating a D&D group after attending a library convention.

Anderson said D&D is a game for everyone, noting that their first campaign meeting consisted of different people of all ages. “The first day, I had a gentleman from his mid 60s, who had played D&D since the 70s and also had a brother and sister who were 12 and 14,” Anderson said. “The Netflix show ‘Stranger Things’ (2016) has been the result of a lot of people getting interested in it again.” The library group is a good place for people who would like to learn about the game for the first time and have fun with other players. Even if there are experienced players, this library group will give them a chance to help others learn and maybe show off some of their skills. Many California Baptist University students play D&D. They say the game is worthwhile and people can develop many skills from playing. Bradley Campbell, freshman biomedical sciences major, said if people look past the long process of the game and the “nerdy” stigma around it, they will enjoy what it has to offer. “Anybody could have fun playing D&D if they are willing to just let themselves go and learn something new. It is a bit of an arduous process setting up for the game, but as soon as you get into it, endless fun awaits,” Campbell said.

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Jon Andersen, the dungeon master of the Dungeons and Dragons club at the Sgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library, makes both first-time players and regular attendees to the club feel welcome by making it an enjoyable and fun learning experience. Nathan Small, junior civil engineering major, said playing is not only fun but also educational. “The game allows players to exercise creativity, practice team building and practice critical thinking and repartee. The game, in many ways, forc-

es you to be creative in order to provide your players with a dynamic and exciting experience,” Small said. Ethan Fisk, junior marketing major, said he hopes more students gain an interest in the game. “I am part of a group of play-

ers at CBU that’s interested in potentially creating an official D&D club on campus and would be more than happy to help people learn the ropes or find a new group of players to work with,” Fisk said. Playing D&D offers creative, social and educational benefits.

The Sgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library D&D meetups occur every other week, free to the public for ages 13 and up. It is never too late to learn. Come grab some friends to play against because the fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons awaits.

Seminar diversifies destressing ‘West Side Story’ adapted into film

BY MICHAEL HANSEN

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

California Baptist University welcomed poet, author, speaker, workshop host and self-proclaimed creative Arielle Estoria on Jan. 25 for a slam poetry workshop at the Community Life Lounge. Estoria was born and raised in Northern California and graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She now resides in Pasadena, Calif. Estoria entered the world of Slam Poetry in 2012 and has since spoken at other universities such as Azusa Pacific, University of California Los Angeles and Biola University. Coming to CBU for the workshop, Estoria had one mission. “At the end of the day, I want people to be seen, and I want my poetry to be a space where they can be seen,” Estoria said. Participants of the workshop were each given a small notebook, a pen and directions to write whatever came to their minds for approximately seven minutes. This exercise was designed to relax the group and clear students’ minds of any potential creative blocks. After this, the surprises kept jumping out of each of Estoria’s instructions. Students were instructed to write passages beginning with

es, so they’re hoping that everyone who saw ‘Wicked’ (2003) on & SARAH BOUTIN the stage, for example, will see it ASST. A&E EDITOR on the screen.” Sarah Bare, sophomore theater major, said “West Side StoThe Jets and the Sharks will be dancing their way into ry” is a classic among other muthe 21st century in Steven sicals and, since its first run on Spielberg’s remake of the 1957 Broadway, has helped shape the theater community. classic, “West Side Story.” “I heard rumors that SpielLike many musical-film adaptations before it, “West Side berg was making an adaptation Story” is the newest theatrical and I’m interested to see how crossover scheduled to hit the- it turns out. I have been listening to the music from ‘West aters in the coming years. News of the musical “West Side Story’ for a long time, and Side Story” being adapted into I’ve watched the 1961 film. I am definitely a big fan,” Bare said. a movie started in 2018. “West Side Story” is set in “(The musical) represents a big movement in 1950s New York theater and is an City and tells excellent example the tale of two of theater being rival gangs, the used as a means Jets and Sharks. of social commenIn the midst of tary, which is fantheir feuding, the tastic.” two protagonists, The full castTony and Maria, ing of the movie fall in love even is still being anthough they are nounced and proin opposite gangs duction for the which inadvertently leads to a Sara Bare new musical movie is set to start in series of tragic sophomore theater summer 2019. events. Irene PineIt was anmajor da, junior liberal nounced that actor Ansel Elgort will be playing studies major, said Hollywood Tony and Rachel Zegler will be adapting famous musicals into playing Maria. Zegler, only a movies is a great way for people high school student, was dis- to get interested in theater. “Hollywood should continue covered from a viral video of her singing Lady Gaga’s song to adapt these world-renowned “Shallow” from the 2018 hit “A musicals into movies because they’re expanding and shaping Star is Born.” Michael Eaton, professor their audience to know them. It of film, said the success of this gives those who are not familiar remake hinges on one thing: with musicals a chance to better understand what musicals, passion. “The passion for the genre are,” Pineda said. “Most of the that Damian Chazelle and Tom musicals I know were because Hooper showed in ‘La La Land’ of the movie adaptations such as (2017) and ‘Les Miserables’ ‘Les Misérables’ (2012), ‘Rent’ (2012) is the key ingredient (2005), ‘Dreamgirls’ (2006), for any project in any genre. I ‘Chicago’ (2002) and ‘Hairspray’ think that the success of both (2007).” While remakes of renowned of these films was … instrumental in reviving the genre in musicals have succeeded before, Hollywood, along with the fact audiences are excited and critics that the musicals on Broadway are on the lookout for the new have been successful,” Eaton “West Side Story” to hit theater said. “Hollywood is very much screens with just as much pasinterested in built-in audienc- sion and talent as the original.

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Arielle Estoria, writer and speaker, helps students dig deep and draw in their emotions to write powerful poetry. Students participated in the workshop, put on by Community Life, Jan. 25. one line pulled from a book as inspiration, from Haikus or from personal guides of how certain colors were connected to their lives. They were even told to stare face-to-face with another person for eight minutes. “I feel like I’m ready to go home and write,” said Kimberly Gledhill, senior sociology major. Gledhill said she came to the workshop expecting prompts and tedious counting of syllables but left the workshop surprised by her refreshed per-

spective on poetry. “Poetry is a very underrated form of expression of art and of emotion. It’s cathartic,” Gledhill said. “It can be used as a tool for healing and recovery.” Throughout the workshop, Estoria exposed the similarities between therapy and writing poetry by encouraging the workshoppers to express their feelings. The workshop supplied Danielle Monzon, freshman biomedical engineering major, with poetic coping mechanisms for everyday life. “I thought I was going to

come hear people talk about their poems, (but I learned) no matter where I’m going, I have to face whatever I’m going through,” Monzon said. Estoria came to the CBU campus not having done a poetry slam workshop with university students, but her ongoing mission remained unchanged. Community Life hosts events similar to Estoria’s workshop, and students are encouraged to participate and not miss the next opportunity to get a little unconventional.

New on

Feb. 1 – “Nightflyers” (2019) Feb. 8 – “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) Feb. 10 – “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) Feb. 14 – “Dating Around” (2019) Feb. 15 – “The Umbrella Academy” (2019) Feb. 17 – “Life” (2018) Feb. 24 – “Get Out” (2017) Feb. 26 – “Mama Mia” (2008) Feb. 27 – “I Feel Pretty” (2018) Korah Robinson | Banner

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It represents a big movement in theatre and is an excellent example of theater being used as a means of social commentary.

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February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

Fyre Fest

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people in front of this blue house. Crossno, along with many other attendees and friends were unsettled by what Fyre Fest turned out to be. “We were sort of in disbelief that this was our reality and then we immediately thought, ‘We need to get off the island.’ Fear didn’t set in. It was more of an unsettling feeling you got as time passed, and we didn’t get any answers,” Crossno said. When Fyre Fest attendees tried to leave, however, they were met with even more issues. Word spread that flights were being cancelled and hotels were full, leaving the masses confused and frustrated. It was later revealed that McFarland and his team had been lying and manipulating not only the attendees of Fyre Fest, but also local islanders, caterers and other companies who were supposed to be involved with producing the festival. Jacclyn Greene, freshman public health major, said the health concerns for the people who attended the failed festival should have been taken more seriously. “This whole event would constitute as a crisis. Those people didn’t have access to the things that they needed. From a

public health standpoint, that’s concerning,” Greene said. “People gave their trust to the people putting it on and put their health in their hands, and they were conned in a way that could have affected their lives. People could have had serious health issues arise and that deception and risk was allowed to occur. That’s not OK.” Kaitlyn Merced, sophomore communication studies major, said she watched both documentaries on Hulu and Netflix and thought the injustice allowed by McFarland and Ja Rule was inexcusable. “It’s sad that so many people’s lives were affected by what they did, and it was crazy they were able to scam so many people in such a large way,” Merced said. “Of course, I felt bad for the people who attended as well as the local islanders, but when I learned that a lot of the staff on the ‘inside’ were also being manipulated, I found myself feeling especially bad for them. “So many people who were putting on (the festival) were either being lied to, didn’t really know the extent of what was happening or were being so manipulated that they felt like they had no choice but to go forward with it.” Once they had arrived back on the mainland, many angry Fyre Fest attendees wanted to

Six years in prison doesn’t seem like a very long time considering the number of people defrauded, the amount that was taken or the people that went to the festival. Seth Crossno, Fyre Festival attendee and creator of internet personality William Needham Finley IV sue McFarland for fraud, and several did. March 2018, McFarland pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court and admitted to using fake documents to attract investors to put more than $26 million into his company. On Oct. 11, 2018, McFarland was sentenced to six years in federal prison. “Six years in prison doesn’t seem like a very long time considering the number of people defrauded, the amount that was taken or the people that went to the festival,” Crossno said. “When I say people defrauded, that’s about one hundred investors and the people who were victims of false advertising and fraud. Then you have the people in the Bahamas who didn’t get paid. There’s a lot that hasn’t been out there yet.” Crossno is currently producing a podcast called “Dumpster Fyre” that aims to continue the

investigation of Fyre Fest to help ensure everyone affected by Ja Rule and McFarland’s actions are avenged. “I’m working with filmmakers and the director of the Netflix film and have learned a lot about things that went on behind the scenes,” Crossno said. “We’re going to be sharing a lot of that because, though the film was great, it’s hard to go into the details of the things that Billy (McFarland) did to try to pull this off. There’s a lot more.” Both “Fyre Fraud” (2019) on Hulu and “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” (2019) on Netflix, dive into the controversy and aftermath of the event and can be streamed with a subscription to each service. Hopefully festivalgoers will take a closer look at the tickets they are purchasing and festival planners will be held accountable as a result of Fyre.

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Space Force satire coming soon to Netflix BY ABBY WOLF

ASST. A&E EDITOR The creators of “The Office” (2005-2013) are back with a new workplace comedy series starring Steve Carell. The series, which will be released as a Netflix original, parodies the 2018 announcement from President Donald Trump that his administration is working on creating a sixth branch of the armed forces called the Space Force. The recent Netflix announcement says the show, also titled “Space Force” (2019), will work with the concept of a group of people completing space-related tasks “…or something.” “The show seems to be operating on the idea that Space Force doesn’t really have a defined purpose and the point is to figure out the purpose of Space Force,” said Dr. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science. “This will make for good comedy but is probably not

reflective of the reality of the situation.” Porter said he is hesitant of a Space Force coming to an American government. “The Department of Defense has definitely set timelines but I don’t know if the current political environment is up to the task of establishing a sixth branch of the military,” Porter said. “To be frank, my expectation is for the show to satirize what some people see as incompetence.” Michael Marse, assistant professor of communication studies and director of forensics, said he thought perhaps “Space Force” was too timely and would end up having problems with longevity. “A real Space Force could lead to some serious questions and Trump could be out of office if he is voted out in a couple of years, which would make the show completely lose its relevance,” Marse said. Ultimately, “Space Force” may be a fun topic for a political satire on its own but also has

the potential to be a copycat of “The Office.” “I would probably bet against ‘Space Force.’ The fundamental question is did ‘The Office’ work because of Steve Carrell and the creators, or was it also the full ensemble?” Marse said. Davor Skaric, sophomore political science major, also expressed doubts at the chances of “Space Force” reaching the level of success achieved by “The Office.” “‘The Office’ is iconic. It became ingrained in our society. You can’t meet people in the US who haven’t heard of ‘The Office.’ I have a hard time thinking a show will reach that level of popularity any time soon,” Skaric said. Unlike “The Office,” “Space Force” deals with a topic that could isolate potential viewers if it became politically charged. “‘The Office’ was something everyone could laugh at. The problem with this show is it may not be something everyone can laugh at,” Porter said.

Despite their different academic backgrounds, both Marse and Porter have a similar understanding of the complex relationship between politics and comedy. “Politics has serious implications and deeply matters, but a lot of times people ramp up their emotional investment in the political process to unhealthy levels,” Porter said. “Comedy can help us take a step back and appreciate politics for what it is and what it is not.” “Going forward it is incredibly important to protect politically-based comedy,” Marse said. “A key aspect of the freedom of the press is that we can make fun of politicians. Comedy is a way to make political points in a way that is accessible to people. It is key to democracy.” The development of the workplace comedy was announced Jan. 16, though filming has not yet begun. Whether the Space Force belonging to Netflix or to the Trump administration will come first, only time will tell.

SPORTS

February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

Comm Life brings new spring sports Intramural sports evolve during spring semester with softball event

to Van Dyne to make the space seem a little more full,” Kavern said. “Nothing is set yet, but we are going to have some good food out and some good entertainment.” Additionally, both coed competitive and recreational soccer will kick off soon, with championships decided at the annual Lancer Cup event in March BY CULLEN HOLT SPORTS EDITOR 2019. Kavern said the event typically draws a big crowd and the For the Community Life of- Community Life staff is looking fice at California Baptist Uni- for ways to further engage the versity, continually finding community. New this semester was the ways to enhance intramural sports is a regular challenge, introduction of a two-week and this spring semester is no softball tournament. Kavern said this is part of how the Comexception. munity Life ofCurrently, CBU fice uses student students are comassessments to peting in intramumake changes, ral basketball, with such as adding both competitive new sports or and coed leagues. changing game This month, Comtimes. munity Life will Part of makhold championing these changships to decide the es is preparing intramural basRoss Kwong, for new challengketball winners at junior applied es, which is why a championship event called CBU theology major Kavern and the staff had to test Jam. out various modLast year’s CBU Jam was held in the Events els of low-flight softballs to enCenter, but program director sure they could be used on the Marnie Kavern said the basket- front lawn. The staff had to be sure softball championships will return to the Van Dyne Gymnasium balls would not make their way too close to the Yeager Center this year. “We’re going to move back or out onto the street during the

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It is a fun and competitive environment where relationships can be built and strengthened

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Alex Silva, senior criminal justice major and pitcher for the Lil Bats intramural softball team, attempts to catch a ball during the Jan. 30 game. The two-week softball tournament from Jan. 28–Feb. 7 is a new addition to the spring semester of intramural sports. course of the tournament. “If there’s anything (students) ever want, just stop by the lounge and talk to our interns or send us an email,” Kavern said. “We would love to get what students want on our programming schedule.” For Natalie Codding, sopho-

more graphic design major, participating in intramural sports has brought plenty of competitive success and chances for her to meet new people. “Participating in intramurals has created so many amazing opportunities for me to form real and meaningful re-

lationships with people in and outside of these competitions,” Codding said. Ross Kwong, junior applied theology major, said he has been able to connect with international students through intramural basketball. “It is a fun and competitive

Athletic trainers keep Lancers healthy BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

Constantly preventing and handling injuries and helping athletes recover, CBU’s athletic training team is a key component of the success the athletes achieve. The athletic training program has three main goals to help the athletes perform well in their sports. “Our first goal is we try and prevent injuries for our athletes,” said Collin Gustafson, athletic trainer in charge of men and women’s swim and dive. “Following that, we do acute emergency care for injuries so we have to get on the field in competitions. Then our third (goal) is rehabilitation of injury once they have these acute injuries we are also trained to bring them from that injury.” The trainers don’t only help athletes rehabilitate from injuries, they help them prevent on their own. “They tell me not only what’s wrong (with my body) and fix it, but they also tell me what I have to do to keep it from happening again,” said Mathias Scarano, freshman industrial and systems engineering major and freestyle swimmer on the men’s swim and dive team. During the season, athletes

visit the athletic trainers routinely. “I like to go two or three times a week for some massage, take an ice bath or use the recovery boots,” said Simon Bedard, junior business administration major and runner on the men’s track and cross country team. Tough practice and competition schedules leave athletes fatigued. Trainers help them recover. “It’s good for recovery,” Bedard said. “After big workouts and long runs, my muscle are really sore and I feel good after I take an ice bath.” Athletic trainers are required to be CPR and first aid trained. Gustafson said they are capable of handling any type of injury or emergency from heart attacks to fractures. “We are equipped to handle all life-threatening emergencies, but of course we always contact 911 and activate EMS to support us,” Gustafson said. To be an athletic trainer, aspiring trainers have to graduate from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and pass the Board of Certification Exam for the state-wide certification. In 2022, all athletic trainers programs in the United States will be required to complete a masters program.

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With a team of distance runners transitioning from the cross country season to track season, California Baptist University’s men and women’s track team only have one goal in mind: Run fast. With a team consisting of only distance runners, it may be impossible to win conference. “It’s impossible to win conference because we’re missing so many events,” said Simon Bedard, junior business administration major and track athlete. “The goal is to win every single event (we compete in).” Different from cross country

season, where there is only one event on every meet, the team have a greater chance of winning meets, but during the track season the team’s main focus for the season is doing its best in each event. “(The goal) in cross country is obviously to win the team championship and our women achieved that this year,” said Adam Cooke, assistant coach of track and cross country. “Come track season, our whole goal is for everybody to run as fast as they can and run faster than they ever have.” Clocking times are also a big factor and motivation for the runners in this track season. “For cross country its more

Community Life seeks new referees BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

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Tim Clark, assistant athletic director for sports medicine and athletic training, wraps a cheerleader’s ankle. Clark has been at California Baptist University since 2014 and was previously an athletic trainer in the National Hockey League.

Cross country runners transition into track BY ADIT WRATSANGKA

environment where relationships can be built and strengthened,” Kwong said. In addition to the intramural sports seasons, Community Life will host several Rec-It Friday events throughout the semester including activities such as spike ball and arrow tag.

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Our whole goal is for everybody to run as fast as they can and run faster than they ever have. Adam Cooke, assistant track and cross country coach

about the placing, for track it’s about time and placing” aid Anett Somogyi, junior biology major and track athlete. “It depends on what are you going for, if you’re going for a championship you focus on placing but if you want to qualify for a race

you have to clock a good time.” Somgyi believes having a time to beat helps runners to focus more on themselves. “I focus on myself and I do my best, it doesn’t matter who else is running,” said Somogyi. Coming into the track season, the team will be racing in a few different events. “Half the team might run the 5K, a couple of people might do the 10K and some are on the steeplechase,” Cooke said. “It will vary from meet to meet.” The changes and the variety in events from the transition to track has not pushed the team to make any big changes in practice and preparation. “The big event that’s differ-

ent is the steeplechase because you are jumping over barriers, so we’ll do some steeple workouts later in the season and we’ll do some drills starting now for the steeple chasers,” Cooke said. “But as far as for the general workout right now, it’s all still pretty much together.” The runners have started to work on speed in practice, preparing for the varied race events. “We had our first speed workout (Feb. 5),” Somogyi said. “It was 12 times 200s, so it was it was still a lot.” The team is taking its marks and will start its season Feb. 23 in the Rossi Relays in Claremont, Calif.

Intramural sports teams at California Baptist University are in need of referees. Community Life is looking to hire people to join their community. Marnie Kavern, program coordinator of intramural sports, said being a referee for intramural sports is a great way to build relationships and enjoy hobbies with new friends. She said it is a good way to connect withother CBU students while watching sports and learning more about the different sports. “It’s a great way to show leadership and good experience on a resume moving forward,” Kavern said. “That’s a great skill to have – conflict management in general” Several CBU student-athletes have become referees, but Kavern said Community Life is always searching for refereeing help with each new semester. “We are always looking to hire people and bring them into the community that we build, and we get to work with them and invest in them,” Kavern said. “So we always love having more students come out.” Kavern added some sports are harder to referee than others. For instance, team sports such as football and basketball can be more complicated to officiate for students, but Kavern said many intramural referees find a new community in fellow student referees. “(Refereeing) is a great way to meet the student body and build relationships and build connections,” Kavern said. “A lot of our refs do things outside of reffing together.” Students interested can contact (951)343-4425 or visit the Community Life office for more information on becoming an intramural referee at CBU.

OPINION LANCER ON THE STREET

February 8, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 8

What is your favorite place on campus and why?

Kelley Jackson Freshman Pre-nursing major

“My favorite place on campus would be my room because I get to sleep there. We literally do everything in our room.”

Gwenyth Kirkland Freshman Communication sciences and disorders

“I like the Front Lawn because I do a lot of intramurals out there.”

Tanner Foster Freshman Business administration major

Megan Aleksak Sophomore Early childhood studies major

“My favorite place is the Events Center because we do a lot of fun stuff there. I go to the basketball games.”

“Briscos because I eat latenight all the time. It’s where I met my coworkers, and we have fun whenever we see each other.”

Elijah Miller Freshman Communication sciences and disorders

“I like the Recreation Center a lot because that’s where I met my friends, and I like exercising.”

Social media accountability is a powerful tool

BY NINASOPHIA STOWE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Looking at society today, Americans have nearly too much access to the lives of those

in the limelight. Romance, scandals, triumphs or failures: Social media’s immediate, easy access to information has caused many an uproar all across the globe, and rightfully so. Within the past decade, numerous scandals have popped up all over the internet around everyone’s favorite celebrities. In 2017, there were at least 29 men in entertainment, business and the news media accused of sexual misconduct. This information is unsettling but valuable to society. Ignorance is not bliss, but truth is not an easy pill to swallow, either. Whether or not this type of

Laptops should be used intentionally

BY SIENNA DARULA MANAGING EDITOR

There is much to be said about the debate on whether or not laptops should be allowed in class, and there are fair arguments on both sides. As someone who always writes notes on my computer, I dislike walking into a class and not being able to open my laptop. I understand that students, myself included, can get distracted texting on their computers, surfing the web or shopping online, but many students choose to use their computers to benefit their learning. Students should be working on managing their attention spans and using computers as a tool without getting distracted by other applications. According to the American Psychological Association, multi-tasking hinders productivity because it divides attention and causes people to perform tasks more slowly. In the case of paying attention in class, students can miss important information completely while trying to do something else on their computers. Many students with laptops open in class are putting their attention elsewhere, whether it is homework for another class,

surfing the web or even texting. As a result of the distractions caused by laptops, some professors are choosing to ban the use of laptops altogether. Students are required to purchase textbooks for classes and complete homework assignments on their computers, which are essential school supplies nowadays. We spend hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars on buying laptops in preparation for college, and we deserve the right to use them. There are many students who cannot hand-write quickly and prefer to type their notes for efficiency, organization and legibility, as well as accessibility when away from hand-written notes. Typing notes can be quick and make it easier for students to correct their mistakes. Some students have disabilities that prevent them from being able to take notes by hand in fast-paced courses, and they may feel uncomfortable being the only one with a laptop open. As students, we need to pay attention responsibly to avoid losing privileges. If someone is using a computer for something unrelated to class, it is obvious to those sitting behind them and often to the professor. It is completely fair for professors to ask students to pay attention or put away their laptops when they are not needed. Using a laptop for something not related to class is distracting to everyone who can see it. We need to act responsibly before more professors are forced to take away that privilege. Ultimately, we all came here to learn, not to play games on our phones or browse the internet during class.

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Ultimately, we all came here to learn, not to play games on our phones or browse the internet during class.

access to information is a blessing or a curse is still undecided by many. However, this visibility does give us one thing: accountability. People can no longer hide from the controversial actions or words in their past. Thanks to the internet, people are able to expose controversial acts and force those in the public eye to own up to or make amends for what they have done in the past. With each generation comes a less passive attitude and a more progressive demand for equality, honesty and true justice for all. Young Americans are looking at how public fig-

ures represent themselves now, as well as their past behavior. In the digital age, nothing is private. Life is constantly being recorded or photographed and shared online, and with this comes the ability to research anything. Comedian Kevin Hart learned this when he lost his opportunity to host the Oscars over homophobic tweets from 2011. Hart’s tweets are nearly eight years old, but it is still not acceptable behavior, and social media users called him out. It is a pivotal moment for those exposed: Disregard the past or correct themselves, apologize and try to move for-

ward in a more positive direction. Many celebrities have failed at this such as Logan Paul and others with, “I’m sorry but...” apologies. Digging up the past is a growing trend in social media and no one is safe. As scary as it might seem, we are owed this truth. Holding powerful figures accountable is causing a cultural shift in a more progressive direction. Many say that what is in the past should stay there — I disagree. The past does not define a person, but it does speak to one’s character. No one person, or collection of people online,

should be judge and jury, but to move society in a positive direction we have to consider to whom we are giving a platform and if it is helpful or harmful. That accountability comes with the responsibility to look at context and not judge people based on single tweet or 10-second video clip. Many millennials mistake social media as a personal diary, which leaves them more exposed than previous generations, but it can also be a force for good if used wisely: The internet has the potential to ruin careers and lives, but it can also keep society in check.

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Across 1. Grab your instrument and stay on beat. 4. Speed past your opponents; just don’t slip on a banana. 7. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… 8. Join Link in the land of Hyrule and save the princess.

Down 2. Travel from one Disney world to another with Donald, Goofy and a keyblade. 3. Use the safety strap while playing games such as bowling, tennis or baseball. 5. Control and manipulate life in this virtual reality life simulation video game. 6. Adopt a furry friend — or 20 — to play online.