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Wallace Theatre tackles play adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ with enthusiasm BY ABBY WOLF

ASST. A&E EDITOR Whether it be the book written in 1813 by Jane Austen herself, the countless movie reproductions or the play adapted by Jon Jory, most people are at least somewhat familiar with “Pride and Prejudice.” California Baptist University students brought this historically significant production to life in a whole new way Feb 15-23 at the Wallace Theatre. The play’s lead character, headstrong Elizabeth Bennet, struggles to fend off obnoxious suitors, her matchmaking mother and four sisters who are eager for her to fulfill her 19th century obligation of marriage to a successful man. This is how Elizabeth meets Mr. Darcy, a handsome but perplexing young gentleman, and where the start of a turbulent relationship plagues “Lizzie” as she struggles to not let her feelings get in the way of her good sense. What most people do not know is that this work is more than just a 19th century romance story. Austen

uses powerful language to tell a tale of independence and reveal the human flaws in readers and her characters alike. “Part of the charm of this adaptation is that it preserves a lot of Austen’s original language. Another joy is how fast-paced and quick and witty it is,” said Amanda Rountree, director of the Wallace Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice.” “We all like to imagine ourselves as the character Lizzie. This is intentional on Austen’s part,” Rountree said. “What makes Lizzie so wonderful is that she is flawed. She is not the perfect romantic heroine. She jumps to conclusions about people. You are totally on her side and then you have to sit back and realize that maybe you are just as wrong as she was,” Rountree said. Some students in the production have long had a special respect for “Pride and Prejudice.” “It has such a large reputation for being one of the greatest pieces of British literature. Since working on it,

SEE PRIDE & PREJUDICE | PAGE 12

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Elizabeth Hahn, junior chemistry major, tries out the Wingin’ It section of Obscure Eats, which offers a choice of wings with many flavors and fries, as well as a side and a drink for a meal swipe.

Alumni Dining Commons offers students different meal options BY JANE ROBERTUS ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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New experiences, flavors and exotic food options are not always what one might expect when going to California Baptist University’s Alumni Dining Commons. However, with the new Obscure Eats pop-up restaurant series, students now have that option. Obscure Eats is now a weekly occurrence at CBU, taking place every Sunday night from 5—8 p.m. This is the latest

opportunity for students to branch out in their dining options within the convenience of on-campus dining. Immediately upon entering on a Sunday, it is obvious the ADC is not the same environment it is during the rest of the week. Not only is no meal swipe required at the door, but a majority of the cafeteria dining area is closed off and covered with dark curtains.

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Riverside resident makes the most of her degree in work BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Sometimes people end up in careers in which they never imagined themselves. This is exactly what happened with 28-year-old Alyssa Digangi, project manager and realtor associate. Digangi was born and raised in Riverside and

went to college at Loyola Marimount University to get a business degree with a studio art minor and planned to own her own music venue. However, she would later be called into the family construction business where she would find her true calling. She started college as a biology major. This changed after she did a summer internship and

found she did not enjoy that line of work. “I was going down that path and I took an internship that summer and I really did not like it. Thank goodness I did that; it changed my perspective and put me on a completely different path with which I was much happier,” Digangi said. She switched to a business degree with a

studio art minor because she wanted to pursue things about which she was passionate. During her time at Loyola, she worked for the campus radio station as program director. She had her own weekly show and managed up to 75 DJs. She

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Center highlights eating disorders Counseling takes part in nationwide awareness event BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR

Mental illnesses most commonly surface during adolescence and young adulthood. Among these illnesses are eating disorders. In order to raise awareness of eating disorders, California Baptist University’s Counseling Center is participating in National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 25 — March 3. While the Counseling Center is not holding a specific event to raise awareness this year, Natalie Rios, assistant director of the Counseling Center, said they are still raising awareness of eating disorders by distributing pamphlets and flyers around campus. “Eating disorders can be scary to realize and talk about,” Rios said. “But we are still here to help students through it.” Common eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. But there are other disorders that do not fit under these categories. According to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, there is another category called Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders. Rios also stressed that eating disorders are signs of much deeper psychological issues than people believing they are overweight when they are not. Some CBU students have dealt with eating disorders per-

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Eating disorders come in various types and affect many people from different backgrounds, body types, genders, sexualities and other demographics. They are often hidden from the world by the person suffering from the disorder. sonally. Emily Sato, freshman early childhood studies major, said she suffered from an eating disorder in middle school. “Having dealt with an eating disorder myself, I know that it is often overlooked, especially now with societal pressure,” Sato said. “We are all imperfect people in imperfect bodies; we are only perfect in the eyes of the creator. We should be confident in the bodies that Christ made for us.” While eating disorders tend to be much more common among women, Rios said it is important to acknowledge that men suffer from eating disor-

ders, as well. “According to a recent survey, about 20 million women and 10 million men will have to suffer with an eating disorder sometime in their life, so “It’s important that we don’t shame men who might be dealing with an eating disorder because it’s a serious thing for them too,” Rios said. Rios said students who worry a friend might be dealing with a disorder should look for warning signs, including never eating in public, major weight fluctuations, meticulous calorie-counting and the tendency to disappear or go straight to

the bathroom after eating. Jillian Hunter, sophomore pre-nursing major, said it is important to have supportive conversations with friends who are showing signs. “Communication is important because some people might not even realize they have a problem,” Hunter said. “We need to let them know it’s OK if they do, and it’s OK to get help.” Students worried about eating disorders can use the Counseling Center’s free screening test and follow up with a counselor, or they can call the center directly and schedule an appointment.

Engineering student wins scholarship BY JANE ROBERTUS ASST. NEWS EDITOR

The Society of Chemical Industry Scholars have awarded an internship opportunity to Nathan Castro, sophomore chemical engineering student in the Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering at California Baptist University. Since the opening of the new building in 2018, the program has steadily been expanding and becoming more established. The Society of Chemical Industry Scholars’ Internship Program is designed to give college sophomore or junior students experience in the engineering field before they graduate. The experience is what initially drew Castro to apply for the internship opportunity. “I really want to thrive in college. I know that some people wait for junior year to intern, but I figured it’s a great idea to get involved as soon as you can,” Castro said. Castro also attributes his

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Nathan Castro, winner of an internship, works in the engineering lab. success to the important roles the College of Engineering program and professors have played in helping him prepare for the internship. “The classes do a really great job of integrating the handson aspect,” Castro said. “That’s probably the reason why CBU engineering has skyrocketed.” Blake Aronson, program manager at the American Chemical Society, emphasized the competitive nature of this particular internship. “The number of awards is

determined solely by the number of positions offered by the companies,” Aronson said. “So it varies each year. This year, we had 23 positions to fill.” Dr. Mark Anklam, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, said this award will have a lasting impact on the reputation of the school’s engineering program. “Having a student be selected for a prestigious internship program is, of course, great for both the student and the engineering program. It shows

that we have both high-quality students and a high-quality program,” Anklam said. “It also shows that students in the chemical engineering program have opportunities to be recognized for their excellence.” Anklam also emphasized how the engineering programs at CBU place a high priority on internships and other hands-on experiences in a student’s college career. “Because the College of Engineering stresses the importance of internships and requires an internship for graduation, students are aware of why internships and practical experience are a crucial part of their education,” Anklam said. Commitment to practical experiences is something Aronson said can have a major impact on the student who chooses to take advantage of it. “You get out of an internship what you put into it,” Aronson said. “If you look for opportunities to grow and develop new skills, you will find them.”

Daylight saving: Why it matters BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR

With Daylight Saving Time set to begin March 10, students at California Baptist University shared mixed thoughts on whether potentially getting rid of the emphasis in California would be a good thing or not. Daylight Saving Time refers to the bi-annual event of advancing the clock an hour in the spring and setting the clock back an hour in the fall. California voters passed a proposition in November 2018 that allows state legislators to vote to get rid of Daylight Saving Time if the federal law changes to allow permanent

daylight saving. Dr. Kenya Davis-Hayes, professor of history, said the reason for daylight saving was to make full use of daylight hours. “People originally decided to shift the clock to maximize daylight hours and people thought if they changed the clocks, it would help them manage time better,” Davis-Hayes said. “Children can play outside longer and instead of being governed by the clock, the clock would match daylight hours.” Alyssa Norholm, sophomore music education and psychology double major, said she does not think getting rid of daylight saving is a good idea.

“It helps us stay on track,” Norholm said. “It gives us more daylight hours and having the warning that the daylight hours will lengthen or shorten based on the time is beneficial.” Some states such as Arizona, Indiana and Hawaii already does not participate in this nationwide time change. Most of Europe and North America observe daylight saving but most of Asia and Africa do not. Observance is split in South America. “I do not see how getting rid of it is going to make much of a difference,” said Hunter Olivier, freshman bio-medical major. “I mean, we already forget about

it up until it is about to happen, so I do not see the benefit or the disadvantage (of daylight savings) one way or another.” Davis-Hayes said students need to care about daylight saving because it can help with time management. “Daylight saving helps you be punctual and keeps you on a schedule; it will help students establish themselves as adults,” Davis-Hayes said. With California making the move to permanently get rid of the time change, Washington and Oregon both followed in California’s footsteps, as did Florida, and most recently Arkansas.

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Chapel Speakers Tuesday, Feb. 26: Dr. Albert Mohler

President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary based in Louisville, Kentucky. Tuesday, March 5: Dr. Eric Geiger Kengkue Her | Banner

Ivo Ferreira Goncalves, freshman mechanical engineering major, picks up his box of pizza from the Pi-2-Go, a new pop-up at the Alumni Dining Commons.

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All meal options, which include an entree, dessert and drink, can be paid for with meal swipes, dining dollars, cash or credit. All food included is prepared in a way that it can be taken to-go, but there is still the option for students to sit and enjoy their meal in the cafeteria. Overall, students seem to be receptive and enthusiastic about this new program. Kayla Josephson, senior psychology major, noted the importance of providing students with multiple food options on campus. “It provides more variety; it can get tiring going to the same places,” Josephson said. Kipp Dougherty, director

of Food Services, emphasized how this was a motivating factor when deciding to bring the experience of pop-up restaurants to campus. “The overall idea was to create some additional fun, non-traditional experiences for students,” Dougherty said. Pop-up restaurants provide limited-time offers for a variety of food options and are popular around the world in many diverse locations and settings. The motivating factors behind choosing Sunday nights, Dougherty said, originated from observing students’ dining habits. “Students spend more time at Sunday dinner compared to other nights of the week,” Dougherty said. “Students have expressed their desire to see different options offered.” At the Alumni Dining Com-

mons during Obscure Eats, normal food options close down and a variety of different choices take their place. These include poke bowls, ramen, wings and more. Another new addition is the “PI–2–GO” option on Tapingo. Students can use a meal swipe or dining dollars to pay for the pizza and then pick it up at the ADC during the Obscure Eats hours on Sunday nights. Jaqueline Nunez, senior sociology major, said she appreciated the convenience of this unique style of dining. “The thing that stood out to me the most was how similar it looked to Briscos, Wandas and Foodology because you could eat there or get take-out,” Nunez said. Nunez also emphasized how difficult it can be for students with dietary restric-

tions to find food options on campus, but she was still able to find something at Obscure Eats that was vegan-and vegetarian-friendly. “I got a poke bowl with tofu and it was really good,” Nunez said. “It would be good to have more options for vegetarians or vegans.” Not only does this style of dining give students the opportunity to experience new and unusual on-campus food selections, but is also a helpful testing tool for staff and management. It provides a chance for new foods to be tested to determine their success and popularity among CBU’s student population. Some options that are now only available once a week could potentially become a regular part of CBU cuisine if it gains enough popularity.

Senior pastor of Mariners Church in Irvine. Tuesday, March 12: Dhati Lewis Author and lead pastor at Blueprint Church in Atlanta. Thursday, March 14: Brian Zunigha Director of Discipleship Ministries in Spiritual Life at California Baptist University. Tuesday, March 26: Dr. Eric Mason Founder and lead pastor at Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia. Thursday, March 28: Bianca Olthoff Speaker and author of Christian books, most recently “Play With Fire” (2016). Tuesday, April 2: Johnnie Moore Author and founder and CEO of The Kairos Company, a public relations consulting firm. Thursday, April 4: Commissioning Chapel

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Joshua Tree National Park is a hotspot for landscape photographers, and has been reopened after the 35-day partial U.S. government shutdown.

Joshua Tree National Park reopens BY SOFIA ENEQVIST ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Joshua Tree National Park officially reopened its doors Jan. 28 after the end of the five-week partial U.S. government shutdown. Although parts of the park were open during the shutdown, all workers except select rangers were sent home on furlough. Entrance into the park was free and Joshua Tree experienced a significant amount of visitation. Reopening the park included the park shuttle service, tours and all programs. George Land, public information officer of Joshua Tree, discussed the effects of the government shutdown on Joshua Tree, saying they were not nearly as bad as the

media made it out to be. He said while the park did sustain some damage, it was nothing they weren’t unable to mitigate. Overall, the shutdown impacted funding more heavily than the park itself. Joshua Tree lost an estimated $1 million during the shutdown because of the loss of entrance and camping fees. “One tree that is damaged is one too many; one out of bounds campfire is one too many. “We identified about 108 places where people had started fires outside of camp grounds. We were fortunate none of them got out of control,” Land said. “When they let us bring back a segment of our staff, we immediately set to work fixing the damage and handling repairs.

“We began acting as an ongoing force of good to prevent anything else from happening.” The 800,000-acre national park reported clogged bathrooms, overfilled trash cans, vandalism and illegal camping, all causing damage and adding to the task of park cleanup.

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One tree that is damaged is one too many. George Land, Public Information Officer of Joshua Tree National Park

When visiting the park post-government shutdown, Nicholas Clift, freshman behavioral science major, no-

ticed staff hard at work to restore the park to its pristine condition. “Joshua Tree has always been one of my favorite parks,” Clift said. “I was glad to hear when it reopened, and the park was not in any terrible condition.” Dr. Jacob Lanphere, associate professor of environmental science, said litter can have a big impact on the park. “People will still come to places even though they are closed and leave trash everywhere,” Lanphere said. “This can attract wildlife that could potentially have a negative impact on their future.” Joshua Tree will continue to act as a piece of American history as the staff of the national park are back at work, serving the American people and welcoming visitors.

International Service Project teams dedication and send-off. Tuesday, April 9: Dr. Rick Rigsby A best-selling author and award-winning journalist. Thursday, April 11: Dr. Micah Parker Director of Athletics at CBU. Tuesday, April 16: Worship Chapel https://calbaptist.edu/ spiritual-life/chapel/chapel-schedule

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Go on a learning spree – Whether you are a seasoned traveler or not, one of the best pieces of advice you could follow is to gather as much information about your destination before you book a ticket. Play by the rules – If you are travelling overseas, learn what documentation is required to enter and leave the country, as well as the country’s laws and criminal penalties. Stay in touch – Contact your cell carrier and ensure you will have cellular service while you are on vacation.

Personal Items: • Ticket(s) – Both for traveling and any events you’re attending • Cellphone • ID – If you are staying within the United States, use your driver’s license, or if you are traveling abroad, bring your passport • Sunglasses • Medications • Wallet – Keep some cash on you in case you run into any issues with your cards • Snacks • Reusable water bottle – Make sure it is empty if you are going through airport security • Hand sanitizer • Headphones • A change of clothes – In case your luggage gets delayed

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Book smart – To get the best deal on flights, you should travel mid-week, according to Hopper, an app that uses data to predict and analyze airfare. Friday is the most popular day to depart, Hopper said, so it is also the most expensive.

Carry-on: • Toiletries – Be sure to stick to TSA’s 3-1-1 rule: Any liquids gels, creams, pastes, and aerosols must be in 3.4-ounce bottles or tubes in 1 quartsized, clear plastic zip-top bag. • Swimsuits • Tank tops/T-shirts • Sweater/sweatshirt • Shorts • Jeans • Flip flops • Sneakers • Socks (plus extra; you never know) • Pajamas • Undergarments • An extra bag/backpack • Beach towel • Chargers

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Airline apps – Nearly every airline has its own app. Download yours and add your ticket, check-in for your flight and more. Kindle – Maybe it is a little obvious, but no matter how devoted you are to print, there is no denying that carrying a Kindle is a lot easier than lugging 10 hardbacks around with you. Duolingo – If you have a little extra time before you depart overseas, download Duolingo and try to learn some basic verbs, phrases and sentences. Any bit you learn can help make communicating easier. XE – A currency exchange app. If you are like the general populace and do not know how to convert 1,456,344 Yen into U.S. dollars, XE can help figure it out. Flush – When nature calls, Flush answers. Flush is a toilet finder that uses the GPS in your phone to help you locate the nearest public toilets wherever you are. Korah Robinson | Banner

LIFESTYLE

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C om m u n i t y L i f e D i sc o u n t s InsideCBU —> Life @ CBU tab on top —> Community Life on left gray sidebar

Discounted Movie Tickets (can only be bought by CBU students): Regal Cinemas Blue Premiere Tickets: $9 AMC Theater Black Tickets: $10

*Movie ticket limit is five per week per student ID *Accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover Card and Cash Go to Community Life Lounge with payment and student ID. Discounted Theme Park Tickets: Disneyland: one-day, one-park peak day ticket with $25 Restaurant.com gift card =

$149 (also priced $149 online) Knott’s Berry Farm: one-day ticket = $38 (original price — $50) Universal Hollywood: one-day ticket = $94.50 (original price — $129) Six Flags: one-day ticket = $57 (original price — $89.99) SeaWorld: one-day = $64.25 (original price — $91.99) San Diego Zoo: one-day ticket = $49 (original price — $56) No limit. Buy online through link on InsideCBU.

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Selfies damage self image BY ALYSE MESSMER

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Many conversations in friend circles today are about whether or not a picture makes someone look good enough for social media. Taking selfies and posting them can add up to likes on social media, but the lack of this response can also cause self-image issues. Andrew Shroll, freshman vocal performance major, said he believes selfie culture becomes more visible every day and negatively affects society. “Our culture today seems to have an obsession with taking selfies because you can take a look around and see at least 10 people taking selfies to post on social media,” Shroll said. “It’s very mentally unhealthy to live by basing the way you view yourself on how others view you.” “I have even heard stories of teenagers who commit suicide after getting a large number of negative comments on the selfies they post.” In a study in the Journal of Early Adolescence, professors Ilyssa Salomon and Christia Spears Brown from the University of Kentucky said teens who post more selfies online tend to have a greater aware-

ness of their own appearance, which is linked to increased risk of negative self-image. The importance and stress placed upon people’s responses to social media continue to influence users negatively and make social media a game of perfection rather than what it was intended to be – a way to keep up with friends. Julia Olson, freshman so-

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The context where selfies can become problematic is when it becomes about affirmation. Dr. Jay Burke, director of master’s in counseling psychology program

ciology major, said she believes relying on perfect pictures and posts for self-confidence can lead to hurt. To combat this, Olson created an Instagram account called “Own Your Acne” that posts only makeupand edit-free photos to promote natural confidence. “I want you to be able to look at your face in the mirror and say to yourself, ‘I am a beautiful individual.’ The

bravest thing some people can do is accept their love handles, their extra fat they may carry and the pimples and acne on their faces,”Olson said. As Olson promotes makeup-free confidence, makeup is a way to be expressive and empowers women and men today while also promoting self-confidence. Whether or not selfies include makeup, a person’s confidence comes from loving one’s self not just accepting their natural appearance. Dr. Jay Burke, director of the master’s in counseling psychology program, said selfies can result in positive and negative self-images depending on a search for affirmation through social media posts. “In the past several years, articles and studies have been published, that have shown an increased rate of intentional deaths associated with people taking selfies. The context where selfies can become problematic is when it becomes about affirmation-seeking and when that becomes the primary source of validation for a person,” Burke said. As selfie-culture grows, students are encouraged to take breaks from social media, find validation from better sources, and be careful in getting affirmation through social media.

FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS Inside CBU —> Financial Aid —> Grants & Scholarships on left-hand sidebar —> Outside Scholarships —> CBU’s Scholarship Station

Scholarships to Seek Out: Best Laptop Ninja Scholarship ($1,000) – Write an essay about the impacts of technology in classrooms. Due Dec. 9, 2019. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. Academic Scholarship ($1,500) – Write a personal essay about goals and achievements. Due June 30, 2019. Wheelhouse Scholarship ($1,000) – Write an essay about software system impacts or business trends. Due March 31, 2019. Painless Movement Scholarship ($500) – Write an essay about sports, health or fitness, and how it impacts your life. Due May 31, 2019. Citizens Bank Scholarship ($2,500) – Write an essay about what you would do with $100,000 to impact your community. Due Aug. 1, 2019.

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Community celebrates, amplifies Black History Month’s significance BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR

things and share parts of their experiences and story with their peers as well,” Holderman said. Performances, food and drinks were provided for students who attended, along with information about important aspects of black history. Entertainment for the celebration was provided by speakers, student singers and stepdancers. Stepping is a cultural dance form in which dancers utilize the body as an instrument with the use of footwork and hand claps.

Black History Month, first introduced as a weeklong celebration in 1926, was created to honor and celebrate the many contributions African Americans have made in U.S. history. Following the Black Awakening and the Civil Rights movement of the ’60s, which further educated Americans on the many ways black history has influenced the world, Black History Month was officially made into a month-long celebration in 1976. Every year since then, all throughout the month of February, celebrations are held to honor the contributions of important African-American figures and educate people about components of black history that are often overlooked. California Baptist University’s Community Life — with the help of members of the United club and other students on campus — held an event Feb. 21 in Harden Square dedicated to Allison Weaver, the celebration of Black History freshman English Month. The night was filled with acmajor tivities for students to participate in and learn more about Kamari Hooks, United club black history. president, said as a black womKristin Holderman, direc- an this event is important to tor of Campus Activities, said her because it emphasizes the it is Community Life’s goal for significance of black history students to recognize diverse and no other event at CBU is experiences through the events designed for that purpose. offered on campus. Hooks said the goal of the “It is important to celebrate Black History Month celebraall cultures and the diverse tion aligns with the goals of makeup of the CBU community. United to bring awareness to Events like this allow students other cultures. to engage experience new 1 10/10/18 “I like 3:59 to see BUSD CBU and AD OL 818.qxp_Layout PMmyself Page 4repre-

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I celebrate this month not only because I take pride in my culture, but because black history dives in deeper than just what we learn in history books.

sented and acknowledged at this campus,” Hooks said. “It’s about raising awareness and diversifying our knowledge about other ethnic groups.” Community Life also hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Poetry Slam workshop in January as part of its black history awareness initiatives. Allison Weaver, freshman representative for ASCBU and English major, said Black History Month serves as a time to amplify and commemorate the influential black Americans who have shaped and paved the way for key moments throughout history. “I celebrate this month not only because I take pride in my own culture, but because black history dives in deeper than just what we learn in history books; it is a time to celebrate the black entrepreneurs, creators, artists, activists, athletes, educators and doctors,” Weaver said. The city of Riverside holds a Black History Month parade every year in February. This year, the parade took place Feb. 11 in downtown Riverside. The route ran from Riverside City College to the Riverside County courthouse downtown, with local officials, schools and businesses coming together to celebrate the community and honor Black History Month. These celebrations hold a powerful significance by educating the community to know more about black culture and many individuals accomplishments throughout history. These events aim to celebrate, honor and give recognition where it is due.

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February 22, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 9

Students discover healthier meals BY MARIA GAMEZ

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Students at California Baptist University have a variety of on-campus food options, which offer a number of hearty and healthy meals. Rushing to class, work and study groups has nudged countless students to grab an unhealthy and quick bite to eat. Although ordering that mouthwatering, grease-dripping and cheese-stuffed burger may be more convenient, it can swiftly become a dangerous and dissatisfying habit.

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Every location has food options specific to special diets, which include: no gluten added, vegetarian and lactose-free.

Lori Morgan, Alumni Dining Commons food and beverage manager

Common college grub, fried and high in sugar content, can cause long-lasting health problems for consumers. Mina Hanah, junior architecture major, said she does not view on-campus food as a hindrance to living a healthier college lifestyle. Hanah said CBU does advertise and offer healthier food, but the reality is that students want the best “onthe-go” meal.

“I like to eat at the Alumni Dining Columns where you can make your own healthy platters such as salad, fish or even chicken,” Hanah said. “I try to stay away from fried foods, burgers and fries from Chick-fil-A, latenight candy snacks at Briscos and milkshakes at The Habit.” Although several on-campus dining services offer fatty and carb-loaded meal plans such as Chick-fil-A and The Habit, making small changes can significantly reduce calorie intake and help students stray from the common health pitfalls. Other students, such as Maxine Adjei-Dadson, sophomore film production major, acquire the time in their schedules to become more self-aware of their eating habits. Adjei-Dadson said she makes sure to limit her Chickfil-A and The Habit meal swipes to only once a week. “Students can definitely eat healthy on campus; it’ll just take a lot of effort because of the many unhealthy options available,” Adjei-Dadson said. “Foodology and the ADC are my go-to options for healthy food because they have a larger salad selection with a salad bar, vegetables and the food tastes incredibly fresh.” College life often consists of late nights, insufficient sleep and many hours of study time. Students should be well-nourished with healthier “brain foods” such as fruit, veggies and lean protein, which can be found on the on-campus applications Dining and Tapingo. CBU offers a beneficial way

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Madelyn Bradley, sophomore nutrition major, tosses a salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and broccolis, at the Alumni Dining Commons. The ADC offers a salad bar with a daily variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, allowing students to make custom salads. to order food through a food service application called Tapingo, which not only eliminates long waiting times and jampacked lines but also lists every alternative food available on campus. Certain restaurants, such as El Monte Grill, The Habit and Wanda’s, display all condiments that are selected in each meal

and provide the calorie intake. “When choosing healthy foods, I like to use the Dining app to figure out what the offerings are at each location,” Adjei-Dadson said. CBU Provider team members focus on creating quality tasting cuisine for all students and staff members while promoting health and wellness.

The Alumni Dining Commons food and beverage manager, Lori Morgan, said Provider staff members go the extra mile to meet the needs of all students and staff. “Every location has food options specific to special diets, which include no gluten added, vegetarian and lactose-free,” Morgan said. “We serve many

options, and the ADC is the preferred dining area for most CBU athletes.” With the large variety of meals and “on-the-go” foods CBU has to offer, students have the option to embark on a positive transformation in their everyday college lives by navigating and choosing to consume the healthier foods available.

Students face differences in social spaces BY MARIA GAMEZ

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Randi Wuflestad, sophomore journalism & new media major, assembles chic flower wall art for her dorm room with a few simple supplies and a hot glue gun.

Lifestyle Tries: Flower-wall decor BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR

There is no doubt that having an “Insta-worthy” dorm room can be a pricey thing to achieve. However, why overspend on décor when the same product, or perhaps something even better, can be recreated for less money? Not only does this route entail less spending, but it is also a fun and creative way to personalize a room to make it feel like home. With spring approaching, a flower-wall can be just the thing to give an ordinary dorm room the extra seasonal and personalized touch it needs. Five small bouquets of flowers, scissors or wire cutters, clear fishing line or jewelry-bead cording , clear push pins and a glue gun are all that is needed to create the perfect personalized flower-wall. Apart from the glue gun, all of these supplies can be conveniently found at a local dollar store. Many Pinterest boards recommend that each bouquet of flowers should be a different color and type from the rest. However, the important thing is to make

sure all the stems are the same shade of green; otherwise, the flower strands will look inconsistent. With all supplies included, this DIY project should not cost more than $11 and take no more than an hour and a half to complete. Once the supplies have been gathered, here are the steps: • Step One: Take one bouquet of flowers and cut each flower at the base of the stem to separate them into single flowers. If the flowers have long stems, cut them to desired length, but make sure to keep the leaves in tack. • Step Two: Lay the flowers down and separate into six vertical lines with five flowers per strand. Plan how you would like them to be assembled on the wall. Try to make sure every strand assortment looks different from the rest so the wall appears cohesive. • Step Three: Starting from the top of one strand, use the glue gun to place a small amount of glue at the bottom of the first flower and insert it into the middle of the flower you want to hang below it. Continue this step until the desired length for

that strand has been reached. • Step Four: Once the glue is completely dry, take the clear fishing line, cut a small amount off and tie it around the head of the first flower. Then, tie another knot about an inch above the flower so it can hang on a push pin easily. • Step Five: Hang each flower strand side-by-side on the wall. The clear fishing line and push pins should make the flowers look as if they are floating. If the strands end up being different lengths after being placed on the wall, cut them to fit and match accordingly. Not only is this DIY easy and cheap to create, but it can be customized to fit one’s personal preference, with different colors and types of flowers, lengths and position on the wall. This flower-wall is just one simple, cute and inexpensive way to give any dorm room that Insta-worthy touch. It will surely have friends asking where they can buy one just like it. The bright and colorful flowers are sure to bring about the spring spirit, so get a glue gun and get going. Now is the time to DIY and save money doing it.

A student’s college experience and social engagment is directly affected by whether he or she is an extroverted or introverted individual. Making friends, participating in class and being involved in on-campus activities are all part of the student experience. Some students find this to be challenging and encounter various setbacks while others adjust to this way of life effortlessly. Extroverts are people who energize through a social approach, while those with an introverted personality recharge through alone time. Students interact within their social setting depending on their physiological needs and connectivity. Dr. Anne-Marie Larsen, professor of psychology, said introverts who need alone time are socially content with very little interaction with others, while extroverts who thrive around others lack a sense of community with the same amount of involvement. “The research tends to support the idea that we are genetically predisposed toward one or the other and then probably either reinforced for that behavior or not,” Larsen said. “If we were all one or the other, it would likely become overwhelming.” Rolando Steele, senior radiological sciences major, said he feels his introverted personality traits are an impediment and have made his college experience socially unmanageable. Steele said being an introvert can negatively impact and hinder one’s college expectations.

“Being too closed off can really inhibit your opportunities and I feel like I do not make friends easily,” Steele said. “I am not really involved with school functions, which is frustrating for me because I feel there is a lot in which to be involved.” Extroverted students tend to adapt more easily, making their college experience intriguing and eventful. Although extroverts may find that they can acclimate to a larger crowd and classroom setting more naturally, finding friends who maintain some introverted tendencies can be beneficial on both ends. Lauren Burgos, senior psychology major, said as a sociable person, she pushes her more reclusive friends out of their comfort-zone by taking them to school functions. “Being an extrovert has been amazing for my college career because it has allowed me to challenge myself and experience things I might have never done,” Burgos said. “I have learned how to communicate with all types of people in all kinds of different scenarios because I’m so extroverted.” The challenge that numerous extroverts endure is the fear of complete solitude. “I really do not like being away from people for too long,” Burgos said. “If I am by myself, usually someone I know will end up bumping into me, then I’m happy not to be alone.” Extroverts and introverts experience various challenges and needs through their college experience. With their physiological components, interacting with contrasting personalities can help balance a chaotic or lonesome life.

PERSPECTIVES February 22, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 9

Wallace Theatre dazzles students with performance of ‘Pride and Prejudice’

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1. Mr. Collins, played by Jarrod Maas, senior theater major, pursues Elizabeth Bennet, played by Emily Feaster, senior theater major. 2. Mrs. Bennet, played by Rebecca Patty, junior Christian studies and theater double major, enthuses about the potential marriages of her daughters to her distracted husband, Mr. Bennet, played by Mark McMillan, senior theater major.

3. Elizabeth, played by Feaster, and Mr. Darcy, played by Daniel Beimford, junior theater major, continue to find each other in their lives. 4. Mr. Darcy, played by Beimford, ponders over Elizabeth. 5. Elizabeth, played by Feaster, is visited by George Wickham, played by Scott Rydelski, freshman comedic arts and theater double major, who tries to win her affection. Photos by Lauren Shelburne

SPORTS

February 22, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 9

Making a splash

Cullen’s Column: Tradition propels baseball into DI California Baptist University’s transition to Division I competition signaled a time of growing pains for the Lancer teams. At least that is what most people expected, but it did not quite go that way. In the fall season, both CBU women’s soccer and volleyball teams finished fourth in the Western Athletic Conference standings, and the Lancers’ women’s cross country team took home the WAC title. It was not the clean fall conference sweep of the PacWest days, but it was an impressive start. With the spring seasons picking up, there is no reason to suspect Lancer baseball will be any different. CBU’s long history of success on the diamond seems to prove that despite the new competition, the Lancers will be just fine. Lancer fans should keep in mind the last time CBU athletics was in a transitional period, baseball won two national titles. Back when Lancers were making the jump from the NCAA Division III up to Division II, the CBU baseball team took home two National Christian College Athletic Association championship wins during the transition. CBU has made postseason appearances in 13 of the last 14 seasons and has not

missed the playoffs since 2009. While competing at the NAIA level, the Lancers appeared in two NAIA World Series. When CBU made the move to DII, the baseball team did not miss a beat, making the DII postseason in its first year of eligibility and never looking back. The Lancers went a perfect five-for-five on postseason appearances in DII and twice reached the West Region Finals. If the step up in competition did not affect the program last time, why should it now? The Lancers received a nod of respect from the rest of their new opponents when they were picked to finish fifth in the WAC Preseason Baseball Coaches Poll, with Grand Canyon University favored to with the conference this season. Returning a solid core that includes Luke Navigato, Andrew Bash, John Glenn and a host of other names CBU fans have gotten to know, the Lancers are primed to exceed expectations as they once again step foot into new territory. After sweeping Northern Illinois University to open up the Division I era, CBU baseball showed the world that competing with Division I foes right away is no problem.

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Kira O’Donell, sophomore behavioral sciences major, attempts to score a goal against the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s water polo team Jan. 26 during the California Baptist University Mini Tournament.

O’Donell becomes impact player for water polo team BY CULLEN HOLT SPORTS EDITOR After being named to the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches All-American second team last season, California Baptist University women’s water polo’s Kira O’Donell, sophomore behavioral science major and attacker, is off to a strong start in 2019. In Week One of the season, O’Donell earned Gold Coast Conference Player of the Week honors with 10 points over four games that week. O’Donell notched five goals and three assists in a win over California State University, Northridge, who was ranked 18th in the nation at the time. “Achieving awards such as those affirms the hard work I have put into my sport because the recognition derives from a platform larger than my inner circle,” O’Donell said. O’Donell is building upon her success from her freshman season in 2018 when she was named GCC Newcomer of the Year and earned her first GCC Player of the Week Award as a freshman. “I believe the season (thus

far) has been successful for me because of having a year of collegiate experience under my belt now, along with the manner in which my teammates encourage and push me to play to my potential every game,” O’Donell said. For Jonathan Miller, head coach of women’s water polo, O’Donell’s success is impressive considering how rare it is to have a freshman lead the team in scoring. “Sometimes you worry about a player having a ‘sophomore slump’ after such a great first year because now teams know who she is and are making her a focus of their defensive game plans,” Miller said. “However, Kira is currently on pace to even surpass her production from last year and is doing it more efficiently, as well.” Miller said O’Donell’s ability to impact the game despite opponents’ attempts to slow her down has stood out. “I think the most impressive thing about her is her ability to stay poised no matter what the situation, which is a really important skill to learn,” Miller said. “It really takes a lot for a team to get her off her game and

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Kira O’Donell, sophomore behavioral science major, attempts to keep the ball away from Kaitlyn Eng, a freshman on the CMS women’s water polo team. she seems to thrive in tough situations.” CBU has faced eight ranked teams already this season in one of its toughest nonconference schedules. O’Donell said she believes those matches help prepare the team for conference matchups later in the season. “The team is using the nonconference competitions to prepare for our conference schedule by maintaining the mindset that each game is just

as important as any conference game,” O’Donell said. “We are learning from each game, which is imperative because the experience will ultimately aid us exponentially when we begin to play the teams in our conference.” The Lancers are currently 5-7 this season and will play in two more invitational tournaments before opening GCC play with a home match against Santa Clara March 8 and hosting the Lancer Joust.

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BUSINESS & TECH

February 22, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 9

How to travel on a budget BY ADAM DOUGLAS

Skyscanner has the feature to ‘search anywhere’ so you can choose dates and the app will Whether it is a domestic bring up a list of destinations or international flight, finding listed by price for those given low-priced flights is a com- dates,” Hanson said. mon struggle among travelBy allowing users to search ers. However, in the digital anywhere, Skyscanner picks age there are tips and tricks to random destinations that are help simplify your getaway. cheapest to fly to for travelers There are many travel who are feeling spontaneous. applications that claim to “I usually use the Priceline provide the best service and app,” said Bobby Perde, senior lowest prices. To find a reli- Christian studies major. Perable source however, it is im- de has visited Kauai, Hawaii, a portant to speak with people handful of times and recently who have experience booking visited Honduras, which he said flights. was a surprisingly inexpensive Tara Hanson, Riverside excursion. resident and ownPriceline is er of TheStampranked No. 28 on CollectionBlog. the App Store for com, has visited travel and also 19 countries and has a 4.8 rating. nine states in her “It’s assumed lifetime and has that traveling used her growing can become a priplatform to give cy endeavor, but her subscribers this shouldn’t be Bobby Perde, the case,” Perde tips that she has learned while plansenior Christian said. “My recent ning her advenflights to Hondustudies major ras were definitetures. “I always recommend ly affordable. This is because I using either Skyscanner or only book flights with weekday JetRadar for finding flights,” departure and weekday return Hanson said. “Both apps pull dates. Believe it or not, this trick from multiple airlines to find can save you a couple hundred the cheapest route aside from bucks.” Southwest, which I’ll check diRegardless of which app is rectly on their app for any do- used, there are other factors to mestic flights for prices.” consider that can affect a flight’s Skyscanner ranks number cost. In Perde’s experience, he 44 in Apple’s App Store for said he was able to find cheaper travel and has a 4.8 star rat- flights by searching for deparing. It not only allows users to ture and return dates that are search for flights but offers op- on weekdays. tions for hotels and car rentDaniel Prather, professor in als, as well. the Department of Aviation Sci“I tend to prefer Sky- ence, said Perde is correct with scanner, especially when I’m his flight-searching tactics. picking my next destination. “Generally, lower demand BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR

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Microsoft Adaptive Controller allows disabled gamers to join in on action BY MICHAEL HANSEN

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Nearly 100 million people watched Super Bowl LIII this year. These millions of viewers also likely watched Microsoft’s commercial for the new Xbox Adaptive Controller. “When everybody plays, we all win,” were the words that ended the commercial. The new controller from Xbox features a sleek black and white rectangular design with two circular touch-sensitive pads, a directional pad and an array of inputs for additional accessories, such as joysticks and buttons for feet. Xbox says the controller is for those with “limited mobility” and “is designed to make gaming accessible.” The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a giant leap for those with limited mobility in the gaming world and was made in collaboration with organizations dedicated to helping those with disabilities, such as the AbleGamers Charity and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. “When Microsoft had taken the decision to create a controller they involved us because we are kind of the experts on players with disabilities,” said Mark Bartlet, founder of the AbleGamers Charity. Starting with a concept controller, AbleGamers partnered with Microsoft on what would become a three-year journey. This trek was filled with conference calls, prototypes and consultation about what

Microsoft needed to do to build a controller worthy of AbleGamers audience. “We helped (Microsoft) with everything,” Bartlet said. Richard Ellenson, CEO of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, said he felt proud of the XAC’s outcome and the message it sends to the world. “We can now see that the biggest obstacle to participation can be overcome if one commits to discussion, drive and smart design,” Ellenson said. However, there is another obstacle: the cost. The XAC costs $90, and it’s individually sold switches and accessories are not carried widely in Microsoft stores. A complete XAC setup can cost up to $300. Unfortunately, while Bartlet said he thinks the XAC is an amazing product, these potential costs make the XAC only part of a larger solution for limited-mobility gamers. To make the solution whole, Bartlet said he wants to see game providers sell cheaper accessories. Alex Ochoa, graduate assistant in the CBU Student Disability Services Office, said he wants to see the motivation behind the development of the XAC continue. “This could go into schools. This could go into their daily lives. It goes into more than games,” Ochoa said. If someone is struggling with a disability, the Disability Services Office is located in Lancer Arms 38.

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er said. “The closer one gets to departure, the value of that last-minute flight increases. So if you purchase a ticket for a flight tomorrow, it’s always going to be much higher than if you purchase a ticket for a flight three weeks from now.” Theses tips and tricks are great when put into practice and with spring break just around the corner, students can use them to their advantage when booking a quick, cheap getaway.

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Alyssa Digangi

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would also cover when DJs couldn’t come into work. Digangi then interned at a record store in Echo Park where she helped with social media and marketing to help raise awareness for the store. Her boss there helped her get her first job out of school working at the Echoplex, Los Angeles music venue, doing social media marketing. She said she had hopes of eventually owning her own music venue. She also helped create the website DoLA.com, which is dedicated to showing people what Los Angeles has to offer. However, despite these opportunities, she had second thoughts about her aspiration to own her own music venue in Echo Park. “I started to think about coming back to Riverside and working with my parents. I was doing great in my career there, but I started to think longterm. There were places to grow (in my current field) but not in what I was looking for,” Digangi said. She reached out to her parents to see if they would hire her to work for their construction company, Stronghold Engineering, and they hired her. Dennis McGahey, the vice president of Stronghold Engineering, said Digangi has all the qualities Stronghold wants in an employee. “It’s not often we find people like Alyssa who are intelligent, open-minded and hard-working. She is motivated to do what it takes, which is what we look for at Stronghold,” McGahey said. She worked as a social media marketer and as the ground

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Alyssa Digangi, project manager and realtor associate, manages Stronghold Engineering Inc., her family’s company, which is based in Riverside, Calif. She uses her business degree to help advise young professionals and college students looking to work in her field to work hard and pursue their passions. marketer, in which she told the brand’s story. This went well for her and she was soon promoted to being a direct assistant for her parents. Digangi still wanted something different, so she took on the role of project manager for Stronghold Engineering’s renovation of Los Angeles’ Gen-

eral Service Administration building. This is where she said she really came into her own. There were numerous challenges, but she gained valuable communication and organizational skills. During this time, she also got her real estate license, which allows her to fill more roles in construction and

development projects. Digangi continues to work on projects with Stronghold. She said as a freshman she never would have guessed that one day she would be a project manager and realtor. Elizabeth Romo, executive assistant to Digangi’s parents, said Digangi is always pushing

herself to grow and learn all the aspects of a job. “I enjoy working with her. She is never stagnant. She always wants to learn more in her field and master it. She becomes a jack-of-all-trades,” Romo said. “She is knowledgeable and makes it a priority to understand her job.”

Digangi continues to work on projects with Stronghold and said she enjoys what she does. She keeps an open-mind, tries on different hats and always strives to grow professionally. Given her winning attitude and solid work ethic, she will likely go far in her career.

Kimchichanga finds balance in fusion cuisine by bringing together Mexican, Korean flavors BY ADAM DOUGLAS

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Merging two separate culinary cultures together can be a difficult task when looking to find the perfect balance of flavor. But that is what the Deeb family set out to do when they created their Korean and Mexican fusion restaurant, Kimchichanga. Kimchichanga was purchased by the Deeb family in 2012 under a different name. According to Richard Deeb, restaurant manager and owner of Kimchichanga, the businesses underwent a makeover in 2017. It was rebranded, received a new name, and logo, and added a couple new menu items. “The name Kimchichanga comes from combining the words ‘kimchi’ and ‘chimichanga.’ We thought it would be a fun and different name that makes us memorable,” Deeb said. To the Deebs, fusion is finding the perfect balance of flavor and quality. While the Mexican taste is present through the use of rice, beans and tortillas, the Korean influence can be tasted in the Sriracha, kimchi, ssam and meats, such as bulgogi and kalbi. “When we bought the restaurant, it already began developing a fusion concept but was lacking in flavor and quality: —true fusion to be exact. We stepped in and redeveloped existing recipes and incorporated our own. We are always looking for new ways to set us apart,” Deeb said. Kimchichanga’s most popular items on its menu include a Korean BBQ California burrito, Super Fries, Super Nachos, Kimchi Fried Rice and the dish

the restaurant was named after, The Kimchichanga. The Kimchichanga is a deep-fried chimichanga served in four slices and stuffed with kimchi, beans, cheese and kalbi. It is then topped with spicy mayonnaise and Sriracha sauces. Kenan Karabas, freshman civil engineering major, ordered the signature dish to see what the hype was about and quite literally bit off more than he could chew. “I ordered The Kimchichanga with short rib. It was larger than I expected and filling. I was only halfway through it,” Karabas said. “The mix of Asian and Mexican food was surprisingly delicious.” Being in close proximity to the University of California, Riverside, a large portion of Kimchichanga’s guests are UCR students, especially on Taco Tuesdays and Thursdays, when their Korean tacos are only $1.19. Kimchichanga has worked closely with the university’s fraternities and sororities, often catering for events and fundraisers. UCR student Jed Francisco, sophomore business major, visited Kimchichanga for the first time and also ordered the signature Kimchichanga. “The food was really good. I really liked the idea of a Korean-Mexican fusion. The atmosphere itself is really homey and the workers were super-nice. I’d definitely go again,” Francisco said. Kimchichanga is located at 1995 University Ave., Riverside, and is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.—9 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m.—8 p.m. Meals are also available through Uber Eats.

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Jed Francisco, sophomore business major at the University of California, Riverside, digs into his Kimchichanga, a chimichanga filled with bulgogi and topped with Sriracha and a special mayonnaise sauce, which is a blend of traditional Korean and Mexican foods.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 22, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 9

Pride & Prejudice Continued from Page 1 I have fallen more in love with the story. I like how Austen crafted these characters so perfectly, helping them really come to life,” said Raquel Estevez, freshman theater and public relations double major. Estevez plays Kitty Bennet, second to the youngest Bennet sister, and said her favorite part of working on the production was getting to know the cast. “This cast is full of such wonderful people and I’m so thankful to have had the chance to get to know all of them. They all bring different attributes to the table, making every rehearsal exciting and fun,” Estevez said. Rountree said many students have misconceptions about Jane Austen and her works before ever having the chance to experience it. “A lot of people who have not read Austen tend to pigeon-hole her as merely ‘romantic literature.’ That is a mischaracterization of her and her work,” Rountree said. “It is certainly 19th-century romance, but what is wonderful about Austen is that it is more about people learning and growing and learning how to change your mind about your first impressions of people.” Mark McMillan, senior theater major, plays Mr. Bennet, the patriarch of the Bennet family and father to five unmarried daughters. He said he knew little about “Pride and Prejudice” before this semester, but learning more has been enlightening. “All I knew about ‘Pride and Prejudice’ before starting the rehearsal process is that it was extremely popular and that ev-

Lauren Shelburne | Banner Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Bennet, played by Emily Feaster, senior theater major, travels to console her sick sister Jane. The eldest Bennet sister, Jane, is played by Lindsey Murray, senior theater major. She is in the care of Mr. Bingley, who is courting her, played by Caleb Leal, senior theater major. ery girl loves Mr. Darcy,” McMillan said. McMillan said that he has learned to appreciate Austen in a new way throughout the rehearsal of this production. “My opinion has changed considerably. I love how Jane Austen talks about feminism and how bold she was in doing so, especially considering the social politics of her time,” McMillan said.

Rountree further explained what makes “Pride and Prejudice” so notable. “It’s a wonderfully rich story. One of the other things I love about Jane Austen is that she’s just very perceptive of the quirks and qualities of human nature,” Rountree said. McMillan described the many differences between him and his character. “The only thing we really

share is gender. This is probably the most different character from myself I’ve ever played,” McMillan said. “Where I am bombastic and excitable, Mr. Bennet is calm and collected. When I am loving and caring, he is cold and indifferent.” McMillan added that this challenge has been rewarding for him. “My favorite part of the re-

hearsal process has been getting to know and understand Mr. Bennet. It has been difficult portraying someone who is so different from me, but the wonderful and insightful direction of our director has been priceless,” McMillan said. Amanda Gann, who is a sophomore biomedical engineering major, saw the play on its opening night. “I thought (the cast) did a re-

ally good job translating ‘Pride and Prejudice’ for a contemporary audience. With the accents and costumes it truly felt like we were in the 19th century right with them,” Gann said. “Pride and Prejudice” opened Feb. 15 and the last showing is Feb. 23. The next production at Wallace Theatre this semester, “Barnum” a musical, opens April 5 and ends April 13.

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Fresh Finds – There are many ways to discover new artists, but for those who want to let the music come to them “Fresh Finds,” Spotify’s biggest and best playlist for showcasing new talent, is perfect. RapCaviar – This playlist is a place where all of the most recent hot hip-hop songs live. Sad Indie – It is not just going for cheap tears. This playlist features whip smart, introspective tracks with artists such as Lucy Dacus, Soccer Mommy and Sampha. New Music Friday – Spotify updates its playlist every week, so keeping up with all the newest and coolest tracks of tomorrow is easy. Have a Great Day! – The best way to fight a bad mood is with cheery music, and that is exactly what Spotify’s “Have A Great Day!” playlist is made to do.

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Walk in Like You Own the Place – Whether there is a big game, a big interview or a big date, these songs are the musical equivalent of the pump-up speeches for which moms are known.

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Throwback Thursday – These nostalgia-triggering blasts from the past will dredge up moments filed deep in your memory.

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Timeless Love Songs – Valentine’s Day may be long gone, but that is no reason to ignore love. Whether kindling a new relationship or celebrating decades with a beloved, these songs bring out the romantic in anyone.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 13 Netflix series TOP-5 TOUR LINEUPS RANKED BY FANS reveals story behind the Ted Bundy murders February 22, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 9

#1 - 2005

#2 - 2018

#3 - 2016

#4 - 1998

#5 - 2000

Notable performers:

My Chemical Romance Fall Out Boy Thrice Billy Idol The All-American Rejects Bowling for Soup Dropkick Murphys Hawthorne Heights

Falling In Reverse Less Than Jake Good Charlotte Sleeping With Sirens New Found Glory Yellowcard Ghost Town Bad Seed Rising We The Kings

Korn Prophets of Rage Limp Bizkit Reel Big Fish Pennywise All Time Low Taking Back Sunday We The Kings

Bad Religion Godsmack Rancid Less Than Jake, Blink-182 Beck (some dates) Unwritten Law Reverend Horton Heat Incubus

Weezer Flogging Molly Green Day Anti-Flag No Doubt Papa Roach The Muffs NOFX Good Riddance

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Vans Warped Tour returns for final 25th anniversary BY DYANA VILLA

ASST. A&E EDITOR The Vans Warped Tour will hold several final festivals in the the U.nited States this year to honor its 25th anniversary. These festivals will take place in parts of California, Ohio and New Jersey. Warped Tour, also known as “punkrock-summer camp,” is a rock band festival hosted by Kevin Lyman, founder and operator of the Kevin Lyman Group. Up until last year, the festival had been traveling around the the United States during the summer season since 1995. It received its famous name because Vans shoe company was its main sponsor originally. By the second festival tour in 1996, Vans had donated its name, making it officially the Vans Warped Tour. This long-lasting tour announced in summer 2018 that that summer would be its last music festival. According to Newsweek, Lynman said the loss of ticket sales and participation from fewer bands were some of the reasons he decided to end the music festival. He announced on Billboard that he

decided it was time to end the tour and announce a final, full cross-country run. Nolan Enriquez, sophomore music composition major, attended Vans Warped Tour in summer 2015 to see his favorite bands and YouTubers. He said he felt the energy and excitement all around him before the show even began. “As soon as the show began, my dad threw me into a mosh pit and I knew this was going to be an unforgettable experience,” Enriquez said. He said he was upset to hear the festival ended in 2018 and he did not have the chance to go anymore. “It is an amazing feeling you get when you’re surrounded by people who enjoy the same music you do. It’s an environment that only happens at music festivals,” Enriquez said. Hannah Marian, junior nutrition major, went to Warped Tour in 2015. “Warped Tour is for those who love metal, moshing, crowd-surfing, rocking out and having the best time of their lives,” Marian said. When she attended Vans Warped Tour,

Marian was in high school and heard of the festival through the store Hot Topic, which made her want to attend. Her favorite bands and YouTubers were going to be there. “Honestly, you never know who you would run in to. It could be a band member, a random YouTuber or even a celebrity,” Marian said. Marian said she enjoyed the union this music festival brought between all types of people. Everyone came together for the one thing they loved the most: music. “Warped Tour was one of the best (festivals) I’ve gone to,” Marian said. Although the Vans Warped Tour previously held its final Summer Festival, Lyman announced there will be a 25th anniversary in 2019. The very first opening date will be on June 8 in Cleveland, Ohio, followed by New Jersey on June 29-30. The final concerts will be July 20-21 in Mountain View, Calif. According to the Vans Warped Tour website, pre-sale tickets for the 25th anniversary will be available Feb. 25 and regular sale will begin March 1 along with the release of the lineup.

Ariana Grande’s new album excites fans and critics, sets new records ‘thank u, next’ makes waves despite short production time BY KORAH ROBINSON A&E EDITOR

Less than six months after her last album, “Sweetener” (2018), Ariana Grande released her newest album, “thank u, next”, Feb. 8. Since its release, the American singer’s album debuted atop the Billboard 100 and broke the streaming record for largest opening week for a pop album — a record previously held by Ed Sheeran’s “divide” (2017). Whether or not someone is a fan of Grande, it is undeniable that she has released great mu-

sic over the last few years — all while facing significant trauma. In 2017, 22 of Grande’s concert attendees were killed in a suicide bombing at Manchester Arena in Britain. Then in September 2018, Malcolm James McCormick, known professionally as Mac Miller, rapper and singer, known to be Grande’s former partner, died after an accidental drug overdose. She also recently broke off her engagement with Pete Davidson, American comedian and actor. While she could have let all of this deter her from making more music, Grande persisted. She now has the greatest number of monthly listens on Spotify and continues to break records on the Billboard top100 list. Kaitlyn Merced, sophomore communication studies major, said these events have clearly shaped the sound of this album.

“You can 100 percent tell those events influenced her music just by listening to her lyrics,” Merced said. “There’s a lot more pain and emotion in her newer music and it’s definitely from those events. You can tell she writes more from her real-life experiences now.” Erin Gilmore, sophomore liberal studies major, said she is a more casual fan. “If it’s catchy, I like it,” Gilmore said. ‘7 rings’ is my favorite song on the new album. My little sister introduced me to it.” Evangeline “Vangie” Gunn, commercial voice director, said while it is impressive that the new album was released so quickly, the production itself probably was not too hard. “It’s mostly programmed so there’s not a lot of live musicians. Her producer and her songwriters get around a computer and program all of her sounds. Her producers are well-

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As soon as I got the tweet notification that Shane Dawson, internet-famous YouTuber, was creating another new conspiracy theory series, I was beyond excited along with many other fans. And he certainly has done it again. With his newest conspiracy theory series, Dawson has blown fans away with his incredible narrative and inspiring film-making skill. Dawson has created content for YouTube since 2008. In his early days, Dawson produced comedy skits with a wide range of characters. Then, he

produced cringe-worthy daily videos of him trying kids’ toys, microwaving items and even putting things in a waffle iron. Lately, though, Dawson has completely revamped and upgraded his channel content. Since that day, I have been hooked. In January and February 2019, Dawson released a twopart series on conspiracy theories called “Conspiracy Series with Shane Dawson.” The first part included theories on the Apple FaceTime glitch, deepfakes, subliminal messages in cartoons, Walt Disney and even the Woolsey Fire and

versed in this and they can spit that stuff out in literally two days,” Gunn said. Gunn said this is something that will become a trend in the music industry. “It’s really crucial in this social media age. The music industry, in terms of record sales, is changing so much,” Gunn said. “You have to keep new stuff in front of your audience all the time. With Grande’s music, it’s just a matter of coming up with a hook, a beat and a melody that is catchy for her audience.” Gunn said that is the biggest reason behind the single for which the whole album is named, “thank u, next.” “That hook is brilliant; it catches you,” Gunn said. Whether they are casual fans or hardcore “stans,” many people agree that “thank u, next” is incredibly fun and will be a staple in everyone’s summer playlist.

Plagued by the violent acts of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, the ’70s were a troubling time for the United States. With the release of Netflix’s new docu-series “Conversations with a Killer: the Ted Bundy Tapes” (2018), his full story is now being told. Ted Bundy was a serial killer known for his good looks and charm, which helped him carry out the murder of more than 30 women. Bundy was, by society’s view at the time, a “normal” person, and few would have suspected him until his arrests. After being caught, tried and found guilty, Bundy was executed in 1989. Netflix released the new documentary series January 2019. The four-part series features footage and audio of Ted Bundy while he was imprisoned as well as interviews with people who discuss the effects of his crimes. Joe Berlinger, director of the Netflix series, is also directing a Bundy movie called “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile,” set to be released at the end of the year. Zac Efron will take on the role of the infamous serial killer with actress Lily Collins playing his girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer. The movie will be shown from her point of view as she must face the truth about who her boyfriend really is. Dr. Anne-Marie Larsen, professor of psychology at California Baptist University, said people are fascinated by serial killers doing horrendous crimes because they are incomprehensible for most of the population. “People are interested in understanding why people do what they do,” Larsen said. “What made this person this way? With Ted Bundy, why now, not before? Serial killers always had a following of sorts. There is an interest in it because it is so abhorrent and different. Ted Bundy himself did not fit the ‘creepy guy’ stereotype. I read a lot about Ted Bundy; some of the documentary series was surprising and some was inconsistent with what I read.” Elizabeth Lacatus, senior liberal studies major, said what surprised her the most about the documentary was Bundy himself and how far police have come in investigating crimes. “I began to watch it because people kept recommending it and it blew up all over social media. The show is fascinating, and the biggest thing is that Bundy was extremely normal. He showed no signs of his evil,” Lacatus said. “The series does a good job of showing all sides, and it is amazing to see how far law enforcement and technology has come since then.” There have been many serial killer documentaries created, and someone always asks the same question: Is the film romanticizing the serial killer in question? Most documentaries do not focus on the killings or victims, just the killer. Allison Strandberg, junior psychology major, said she disagrees with how the media portrays serial killers. “I think they are trying to romanticize Ted Bundy and other serial killers by portraying them as injured victims with a bad past. They are able to generate sympathy and fascination with the audience and I do not know if it is a good thing,” Strandberg said. “These Ted Bundy documentaries make more money thrilling audiences and making the shows more dramatic than educational.” However, many people took to social media to declare their attraction to the murderer. People’s romanticization of Bundy went so far that the official Netflix account tweeted, “I’ve seen a lot of talk about Ted Bundy’s alleged hotness and would like to gently remind everyone that there are literally THOUSANDS of hot men on the (streaming) service — almost all of whom are not convicted serial murderers.” Although most CBU students were not even born during Bundy’s time, they do know his name because of his vile crimes. The series gives viewers a look into the crimes Bundy committed, tries to get a better picture of why he did it, and conversations Bundy held while he was imprisoned. In early February, Netflix announced it acquired the rights to the upcoming movie in which viewers can witness and get a sense of who Bundy was. Even though society has become more desensitized by the violence in the world, there are now more platforms for people of all ages to get a better understanding of how killers, such as Bundy, shake the entire nation with their crimes.

SERIES: “CONSPIRACY THEORIES WITH SHANE DAWSON” CREATOR: SHANE DAWSON

Camp Fire. The second part featured Dawson investigating theories and exploring the wider message, “Don’t believe everything you see,” including YouTuber Brittani Louise Taylor’s struggles with domestic abuse, Adobe Voco voice manipulation and Chuck E. Cheese pizzas. It can clearly be seen that Dawson has such a knack for filmmaking and a passion for what he does. In this series, the cinematography was like nothing ever seen on YouTube; Dawson produces movie-quality content. His hands-on approach to

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investigating these theories is admirable. He demonstrates this most in moments such as when he went to the areas affected by the Woolsey fire, tested a voice manipulation program on himself or braved Chuck E. Cheese to order a pizza and find out if they were recycled. While both parts were each

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the length of an average feature film, I found myslef wanting more and more. Every minute was filled with suspense and kept viewers guessing. With the focus on technology and urban legends, I found myself researching these theories for hours on end even after the credits had rolled. Dawson has amassed more than 20 million subscribers and a total of more thsn 4 billion views on his channel — more than half of which are probably from myself. Since his first documentary in 2017, Dawson’s fan base has exploded and he has fans and

newcomers alike begging for more. With his faithful cameraman Andrew Siwicki and his “squad” by his side, I cannot wait to see what comes next. His riveting storytelling, incredible sense of humor and compelling narrative continue to surprise and excite his faithful viewers. Whether he continues with the hard-hitting docu-series content or takes a more light-hearted approach to his videos in the future, Dawson is sure to bring the same passion and quality for which he is making himself known.

SPORTS CBU opens DI era at Aggie Classic

February 22, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 9

Softball team goes 1–4 to open NCAA Division I play at tournament

BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

California Baptist University women’s softball traveled to Texas over the weekend of Feb. 8-10 to compete in the Aggie Classic tournament. This was the team’s first time being eligible to compete in the tournament, as well as its first time playing as a Division I team. CBU left the tournament with one win and four losses. Although results were not what the Lancers said they had hoped for, the team is regarding this as a learning experience to prepare for the rest of the season. Deanna Alarcon, junior marketing major and infielder, said the tournament, which included the University of North Texas, the University of Northern Colorado and Texas A&M University, was an eye-opener. “We definitely expected to play better,” Alarcon said. “This weekend was a huge learning experience. DI is a whole other level. It’s like grind, grind, grind, and you have to be ready.” Alarcon said the team was encouraged by Bill Baber, head coach of softball, to play as one. “Our coach really emphasized that it is going to take all of us, all 24 of us, to be successful this season,” Alarcon said. Brittany Galvez, junior kinesiology major playing third base, said she is ready to continue focusing on the rest of this season. “Our approaches for game days have always been the

Lancer wrestlers roll into Division I with full force

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Kellye Springstead, senior undeclared major, helped lead the California Baptist University Lancers to an 8-0 victory against Fresno State University. same: Go hard every pitch and win every inning. No matter who is in the other dugout, it’s the same game we have been playing,” Galvez said. “We have a long season ahead and we’ve been making some adjustments and are ready to come out and make a name for ourselves in DI and the WAC.” As one of the upperclassmen, Anise Avalos, senior psychology major and shortstop, said she is ready to continue

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BASKETBALL

The Lancer men continued their success in the Western Athletic Conference play with a 70-60 win over the University of Missouri, Kansas City, during Homecoming Weekend. An emphatic 115-65 win over Bethesda University was the team’s fourth straight victory at the time. After dropping its first three WAC contests, CBU women’s basketball won seven of its last eight games and currently sits at fourth in the conference standings.

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL After the team’s season opener was postponed because of rain, CBU baseball went 4-0 in its opening weekend of Division I action. The Lancers swept Northern Illinois University in doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday. Lancer softball opened their DI era by going 1-4 at the Aggie Classic. CBU returned home Monday, however, to upset perennial softball powerhouse Fresno State University in a 8-0 mercy-rule win.

WATER POLO The Lancers split a doubleheader Feb. 13 at the Redlands Round Robin Tournament, dropping a close match with California State University, Northridge, and defeating Redlands 14-6 in the nightcap. CBU returned to the Lancer Aquatics Center to pick up an 11-2 triumph in an exhibition with Toronto. CBU will head to the Tina Finali Invite in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and the Harvard Invite hosted by Harvard University before returning home to open up Gold Coast Conference play and host the Lancer Joust.

with her leadership role and to encourage her teammates. “I have to stay composed and focused on our goal of the season and that’s to win a conference title,” Avalos said. “When this season gets tiring, it’s my job to remind everyone what the goal is.” Avalos said she views the weekend as a valuable endeavor and is ready for the next game. As soon as the team returned Monday morning, the team

began practice that same afternoon to prepare for its home opener, Feb. 18, against Fresno State University. “The losses just make us more hungry for another opportunity to play and show everyone of what we’re capable,” Avalos said. “The approach for this next game is just to play hard and not worry about the opponent. If we stay within our game we will play great CBU softball.”

CBU picked up an impressive 8-0 victory over Fresno State University scoring eight of its runs within the first three innings and allowing only one hit for the Bulldogs. “To come home after a tough weekend and to come out, lead off the game with a home run, feels pretty good,” Baber said. “I know the players are really happy right now.”

The California Baptist University wrestling team won the California Collegiate Open Jan. 26 in San Francisco, Calif. “We were at quite the disadvantage. We only weighed in five of our varsity guys,” Zalesky said. “So with half our team, we won.” Six wrestlers managed to reach the finals in their respective weight classes, but two of them are utilizing their redshirt seasons. Evan Bockman, freshman kinesiology major at 174 lbs and Ali’i Loyola, freshman pre-radiology science major at 197 pounds are the tournament’s champions while AJ Raya, sophomore business administration major at 149 pounds, Zander Silva, freshman business administration major at 141 pounds; and Bryce Buckley, junior accounting major at 174 pounds, and Zach Schrader, sophomore marketing major at 285 poumds finished second. The scores for Raya and Bockman did not count because they are redshirts, but they have a promising future for the 2020 season. Buckley said tournament day was great and the wrestlers were in good condition. “Everyone opened up and wrestled pretty loose, which helped us wrestle to our best ability,” Buckley said. Bockman said the team’s main aim is the National Collegiate Open. “That will be a tough tournament,” Bockman said. “All the good Big-Ten schools will have all their redshirts there.” The wrestlers will travel to Smyrna, Del., March 2 for the National Collegiate Open.

CBU swim and dive preps for first WAC championship event BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

The California Baptist University swimming and diving team will compete Feb. 27 to March 2 at the Western Athletic Conference swim and dive meet in Houston, Texas. Rick Rowland, head coach of swimming, is well aware that the meet will be challenging. “On the men’s side it’s going to be a competitive meet between Grand Canyon (University), (University of ) Wyoming, CBU and UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), who is coming in late; they just beat Grand Canyon in a dual meet,” Rowland said. “On the women’s side, I think we’re right there to be a top-four team; we already beat Grand Canyon and (California State University), Bakersfield.” This conference championship is the last meet of the season for most of the swimmers. “Our past meets were great but this upcoming one will be the best so far,” said Alina Jungklauss, sophomore physiology major. Jerome Heidrich, senior psychology major, said GCU will be the men’s team’s toughest opponent. “(GCU) has a lot of fast swimmers,” Heidrich said. “Last year, they had no depth; now they do.” CBU lost a dual meet against Wyoming earlier in the season, but Heidrich said he is not worried about Wyoming as an opponent. “We did really badly during the (CBU versus Wyoming) competition,” Heidrich said. “If we did just the average we

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Andrea Laliena, senior psychology major, starts her backstroke race for California Baptist University in the Jan. 5 tri-dual meet against Grand Canyon University and the University of Wyoming. would beat them easily.” Having beaten GCU and CSUB in dual meets, Rowland said the women’s team is a topfour contender. “Our women’s team will bring a lot of energy to the meet,” Jungklauss said. “I’m very confident we will achieve at least top-three this year.” During its first year in the WAC, after competing in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Con-

ference, the diving team will be competing in new events. “This is the first year where they are going to compete on one-meter, three-meter and platform, so we’re super-excited to see how we’re going to do in our inaugural year in DI,” Rowland said. Heidrich said the key to success would be for every swimmer to swim well at preliminaries.

“Really focusing on good swims in the morning (preliminaries) and making sure we fill most of the A (championship) finals,” Heidrich said. After the WAC championship meet, some of the swimmers will compete March 14 to 16 at the College Swimming Coaches Association of America National Invitational Championships in Cleveland, Ohio.

OPINION LANCER ON THE STREET

February 22, 2019 · Volume 66 · Issue 9

Why did you choose to come to CBU?

Joshua Greene Graduate student Architecture program

“It was two miles away from my house. We visited several times and everyone was super friendly. I knew that I could get all the classes I need.”

Rebecca Lynch Junior Communication disorders major

“It was close to the family, and the Christian aspect was important when choosing a school.”

Dawson Iles Freshman Exercise science major

Meagan Newell Junior Liberal studies major

“They gave me the most financial aid, and the campus is beautiful, the people are really nice, and the food is good. It was a no-brainer.”

“I chose CBU because I liked the community here and how kind everyone was.”

Manuel Aguayo Freshman Political science major

“It was close to home so I’m not too far away. It was a lot smaller than most universities. Another thing was that it is a Christian-based education.”

Instagram likes do not equate to beauty

BY NINASOPHIA STOWE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

There are currently 77.6 million active users on Instagram,

and among those accounts are Instagram models, influencers and celebrities. Among the top followed accounts are Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Nicki Minaj. If one were to look up a picture of these public figures a few years back, the comparison would shock some. With each new trend or rising celebrity comes new beauty standards that challenge previous ones. The bar continues to rise higher and higher as the new skinny becomes skinnier and the idea of perfection becomes more

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I am not getting paid to look perfect. I am getting paid to write opinion pieces.

and more ridiculous. With this uphill climb for social media comes a downfall of self-confidence for many media users. Celebrities, such as the Kardashians or other models and influencers, are setting the bar, which means the average

Immigrants are people, too

BY SIENNA DARULA MANAGING EDITOR

Coming off of the recent government shutdown, which ended Jan. 25, immigration and border control have been common topics in the news. It is no secret that President Donald J. Trump has been advocating for a border wall between the United States and Mexico since his

presidential campaign began. He declared a national emergency to build the wall after failing to convince Congress to support it after the shutdown ended. Though some states are pushing to stop the wall from being built, it is a possibility. However, one of the major issues regarding the campaign for a border wall is the hasty generalizations made against those camped on the other side. They have been called human traffickers, rapists and criminals. They have been generalized as members of gangs and drug cartels. During his televised Rose Garden news conference, Trump described migrants from Central America, passing through Mexico, as an “invasion” seven times. It is unfair to use this kind of language to generally describe

a group of migrants. There are many people trying to cross the border for a variety of reasons; not all of them have poor intentions. Though there is crime across the border, that does not mean everyone traveling from the south is plotting against us. Generalizing about people usually does not end well, especially when it involves harsh language and accusations. We need to remember that people are people and they deserve respect. Yes, we need to deal with our immigration issue. However, we cannot just lock everyone out and call them criminals. Trump is stretching the truth to promote his own agenda, but it is not fair to make sweeping accusations when each person has a story to tell.

Stop ‘canceled’ culture

BY KORAH ROBINSON A&E EDITOR

In a world where celebrities’ lives are at everyone’s fingertips and “social media influencers” are all the rage, it can be easy to be quick to judge them for their mistakes. The young people within our society have developed a “canceled culture” in which wellknown internet personalities or celebrities who are problematic

can be shunned and decidedly “canceled.” However, it seems we are forgetting the fact that they are just that: people. Take Logan Paul, for instance. Admittedly, even typing his name out sends shivers down my spine after the Suicide Forest incident in which he showed the body of a suicide victim in one of his videos. While people analyzed Paul’s apology video for body language indicators and tweeted with #JakePaulIsCancelledParty, they seemed to forget that he was a 20-something-year-old just like them. His actions were absolutely horrendous and the lack of response was upsetting. But people forgot about the fact that he is human and will make mistakes. “Showing a body in a YouTube video is too big of a mistake,” I hear Twitter call-

ing out, and maybe that is true. But I don’t think that is the real problem. One mistake and celebrities are sent packing. Will we continue to let society be an incompassionate dictator, or should we think twice before canceling someone’s career? I venture to say it is imperative to remember that those who are in the limelight and elicit the buzz on our phones from YouTube, Twitter and entertainment news sources are still just people. They are people who make mistakes; people who will fail. Sure, they chose this life and should expect the backlash that comes with every mistake they make, but is that enough to end someone’s career? Imagine if the media heard and saw everything you did on a daily basis. Wouldn’t you want some sort of grace, too?

person is more likely to feel insecure in comparison. When fans and followers attempt to imitate skincare or makeup routines, workouts and diets, they inevitably end up falling short. What these celebrities and influencers typically aren’t sharing is the long list of surgeries, hundred-dollar facials or other expensive enhancements and modifications they undergo to present this image of perfection set by society’s standard. This is problematic because it puts regular, everyday people in a difficult position. Celebrity

beauty standards are unrealistic but presented as obtainable when, in reality, they are not. Regular people working 9-5 jobs cannot always afford to put their hard-earned money toward maintaining a perfect image. Whether or not people realize it or not, social media has the power to impact one’s self-esteem or confidence. It is important to remember the lives of these celebrities and influencers are not those of the average person. Remember this: It is quite literally their job to look good.

I am not a model and probably will never be one. When getting ready each day, it is important to remember that my beauty is not defined by the same standards as Instagram models. I am not getting paid to look perfect; I am getting paid to write opinion pieces and edit The Banner. While it is easy to get caught up in the latest trends, it is important we do not let the beauty standards of “Insta-famous” celebrities dictate our self-worth. Confidence comes from within and should not be measured on the same scale as a Kardashian.

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Across 2. “I’m stuck on a ______, ’cause the ______’s stuck on me.” 4. “_______! Yum!” 6. “It’s a pillow. It’s a pet. It’s a _________!” 7. “The best part of waking up is ______ in your cup.” 9. “Oh! Oh! Oh! _______ Autoparts.”

Down 1. “________ makes your home cleaner!” 3. “Get in the zone. ______!” 5. “_________ is on your side.” 8. “Like a good neighbor, __________ is there.”