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Kennedy Brown (center), senior graphic design major, Mark Furtado, senior kineseology major, and Zach Fowler, senior communication disorders and sciences major, join new CBU students at Clash ‘n’ Roll 2019.
Festivities kick off school year BY SOFIA ENEQVIST NEWS EDITOR
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Mark Furtado, senior kinesiology major, hangs from the high board as he shows the new freshmen an impressive trick at the Welcome Weekend This or That Kickback event. restaurants, churches and CBU offices. Students had the opportunity to get to know the surrounding area and discover more ways to get involved on campus. Sam Robertus, freshman applied statistics major, said his favorite part of Welcome Weekend has been meeting his FYE group and going to the Purpose sessions with them. “Getting to see all the ways to get involved on campus and the options available in the area has made Welcome Weekend really cool. I am looking forward to hanging out with my hall and FYE group more,” Robertus said. Welcome Weekend continued Sunday with more Purpose sessions and DNA sessions. Purpose sessions explain and expand on CBU’s mission statement, that all students were created and live for a purpose. DNA sessions on the other hand were designed to show the nuts and bolts of what makes up campus and student
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life while providing students with the resources to thrive during their time at CBU. McKenna Chitwood, junior public relations major, is an FYE leader who said she has enjoyed every minute of Welcome Weekend. “Everyone is having a blast. The leaders are so stoked about it. The (students) seem to be having fun and getting involved, which is so cool,” Chitwood said. “This is my second year being a leader. I have seen such a change from last year to this year. The amount of involvement and intentionality in the freshmen and leaders is so much higher.” Welcome Weekend ended with a bang at Clash ‘n’ Roll on Monday, Sept. 3. The all-student event kicked off the semester by bringing together the student body with a fun game of Bunco, as well as various food trucks.
The Plan to Nuke Mars — Elon Musk’s idea to colonize Mars in the future includes a crazy concept: nuclear bombs.
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California Baptist University honored a record number of graduates this year between fall, spring and summer commencement ceremonies. The final ceremonies on Aug. 22 brought the number of the Class of 2019 graduates to 2,721. “The past academic year produced CBU’s largest graduating class ever — 2,721 graduates with fall, spring and summer commencement ceremonies,” said Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, president of CBU, in his 2019 State of the University address. “I look forward to the day that I congratulate each one of you personally for your academic achievements.” As the eighth-fastest growing college in the nation, CBU is experiencing major student growth, as well as new campus additions such as the East Parking Structure, Dennis
and Carol Troesch Engineering Building, changes to Lancer Plaza and new dining options. Commencement ceremonies have been held in the Events Center on campus since it opened in 2017. According to a press release, this year’s ceremonies attracted approximately 5,400 spectators to campus. Savannah Flom, 2019 graduate, said she was amazed by CBU’s growth in recent years. “It’s growing so much because of the quality of a school it is, from education to spiritual life to events,” Flom said. Kimberly Gledhill, 2019 graduate, said graduating was an exciting step for her. “I truly didn’t know if I would make it to graduation and I did. It was an exciting bridge into graduate school and symbolized me being closer to my dream,” Gledhill said. The university continues to accommodate the increasing number of graduates, celebrating each student’s achievements.
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Welcome Weekend is a time-honored tradition at California Baptist University. It is an opportunity for incoming freshman and transfer students to experience CBU life and all it has to offer. The Community Life Office plays a key role in putting on Welcome Weekend each year. Chris Hofschroer, assistant dean of students, shared the drive behind Community Life and its main goals in setting up Welcome Weekend. Hofschroer expressed the desire to provide students with knowledge and show them all that is available to experience on campus. “Welcome Weekend requires the whole university to take responsibility of accepting and orientating the new students to this campus,” Hofschroer said. “We were blessed to lead it, but it takes an army of people from all divisions of campus to pull off Welcome Weekend. It shows the camaraderie and family of who we are as Lancers.” The festivities started Friday, Aug. 30, with freshman move-in-day. Events continued Saturday with Purpose sessions and First Year Experience group sessions. Community Life also put on the This or That Kickback event and Meet the Inland Empire/Campus Involvement Fair. Anna Saviage, junior business administration major, explained the important role Community Life has on campus. “Comm. Life provides the events that show the heart and soul of campus. It’s a great way to get involved. They have different events students can go and hang out at such as outdoor adventure programs, intramural sports (and) Yule,” Saviage said. “These events provide a lot of fun opportunities for students to feel connected to campus and have a great college experience.” The Campus Involvement Fair was filled with booths from local businesses,
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Chandler Hancock, senior business administration major, directs vehicles during 2019 Welcome Weekend.
Lancer Plaza debuts on campus BY SOFIA ENEQVIST NEWS EDITOR
Students arriving for the fall semester were greeted by the brand new Lancer Plaza entrance to campus. Since acquiring Adams plaza in 2006, California Baptist University has been developing Lancer Plaza and the surrounding area. Construction began March 25, 2019, and was completed Aug. 30. Students will have access to Lancer Plaza, Lancer Lane, the adjacent parking structure, a new, enlarged outdoor patio and new dining options at California
Baptist University. “The new main entrance to the CBU campus from Adams Street at Lancer Lane is closer to the CA 91 freeway, which many visitors and members of the Lancer Nation use when coming to the university,” said Dr. Mark Wyatt, vice president of Marketing and Communication. “This new entrance will also help reduce congestion at the Campus Bridge Drive entrance from Magnolia Avenue.” Nick Clift, sophomore behavioral science major, said he is looking forward to the extra entities that will be available in
the Lancer Plaza area. “I really enjoyed seeing the new entrance when I came back on campus. Lancer Plaza really elevates the school as a whole and makes the campus feel more connected,” Clift said. “I am looking forward to the new dining options Lancer Plaza will bring. The new patio will also be a great place to hang out with friends.” The CBU campus entrance on Magnolia will still be open for students, faculty and visitors as an alternate entrance, while the Adams Street entrance will become the cam-
pus’s main entry point. Liliane Perez, sophomore pre-nursing major, shared her perspective on the new entrance. “It’s very nice and they did a great job constructing it,” Perez said. “However, I do think there’s going to be a little more traffic at those (Adam Street) stop lights.” CBU is also in the works of developing a new Welcome Center located in Lancer Plaza. Construction for this project has not yet begun and there is currently no schedule for the project.
Uber halts trips to Ontario airport BY JESSICA CEJALVO ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Uber will cease giving rides to customers at Ontario International Airport as a result of increased fees. The change will go into effect Sept. 13. The Ontario International Airport increased fees July 1 for Uber drivers to $4 for passenger pickups and another $4 for drop-offs. Other modes of transportation, such as regular taxi cabs and limousines, are charged only a $3 fee, which covers both the drop-off and pickup. As a result of increasing Uber’s fees, the company has decided to end its service to and from Ontario International Airport.
Ben Tower, an Uber driver, approved of the company’s decision. “Uber wants to keep making money, not lose profit. It seems like a smart decision on their part,” Tower said. Tower is just one of many drivers who is being affected by Uber’s decision. Uber drivers must now be more cautious of where customers choose as an end location. In the long run, Uber drivers may lose customers because airports tend to be a hot spot for pickups. Kimya Toussi, sophomore undeclared major, believes there are many other transportation options for students to choose instead of Uber. “It doesn’t really seem like
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Uber wants to keep making money, not lose profit. It seems like a smart decision on their part. Ben Tower, Uber Driver
a big deal. I live on campus because I live too far away to commute and I would use Uber to get to my airport. I guess I’ll just have to use a different transportation app,” Toussi said. Marc Lemieux, senior Christian studies major, did not agree with Uber’s decision. “It is a ridiculous decision for Uber to have chosen. Uber
is a business. Customers are dependent on businesses such as Uber to provide them with rides to their desired location,” Lemieux said. Uber reported that its total gross bookings for its ride service and food-delivery business accumulated $50 billion in 2018. This shows the company is financially stable enough to succeed without business from the Ontario International Airport, which likely influenced its business decision. From a business perspective, the airport continuously wants to improve not only for itself but for its air travelers. Many different investment plans are going to be made. These plans will determine the success of Uber and their employees.
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SIMONE BILES MAKES HISTORY
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW ENACTED
Simone Biles, 22, tumbled into history by earning a sixth all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championship. On Aug. 11, Olympic gymnast and six-time champion Biles became the first woman to attempt and successfully land a double-twisting, double somersault in her floor exercise routine at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City, Mo. Biles nailed not only one but two tricky moves that day, making her the first female gymnast to land two new moves in competition. She took the top scores on the floor, vault and balance beam but placed third on the parceled bars. The next major competition for Biles is the 2020 Olympics being held in Tokyo. Biles’ accomplishment makes her a world leader in women’s gymnastics and has set a new standard for other young women to pursue in the future.
California has implemented a new use-of-force law to outline stricter gun limits on police officers. The new law restricts lethal force to when it is “necessary in defense of human life” as perceived by a “reasonable” officer and based on the “totality of circumstances.” Officers have to prove there was an “imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury” for evaluation. “The bottom line is that deadly force should be used when absolutely necessary,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom in a written statement to the Press Enterprise. This law was created after a number of deadly shootings by California police officers. Law enforcement agencies will also be required to go through their policies once more so law enforcement can stay refreshed on their daily responsibilities. The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training gathered up to $450,000 to update the training guidelines.
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Reports show dangers of vaping BY JASMINE SEVERI ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Officials from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a patient in Illinois became the first person to die on Aug. 23 from lung injuries caused by vaping among an increase of lung injuries linked to vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning against vaping while investigating the increase in lung injuries. Vaping has become popular among high school and college students in recent years. It is a newer, technology-based way of smoking that takes away the inhalation of actual smoke. It is said to be safer than smoking because it does not contain the same type of smoke and some e-cigarettes do not contain nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco. However, not much was known about the potential effects of vaping until recently. Studies are starting to come
out about the dangers of this new phenomenon that indicate vaping may not be as safe as some believed, especially in light of the sudden increase in lung injuries.
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Young adults who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes in the future. Karen Bradley, Dean, College of Nursing at CBU
According to a new study released on radiology, published by a team from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, even nicotine-free e-cigarettes present a danger by stiffening and tightening blood vessels. During this study, groups of young, healthy nonsmokers were tested before and after vaping. The study showed that after inhaling the vapors from the nicotine-free e-cigarettes,
there was a brief decrease in blood vessel function, which can cause blood pressure problems and headaches, among other problems. The study states that more research will be needed to determine the long-term effects on people’s hearts and lungs. Karen Bradley, dean of the College of Nursing at California Baptist University and, professor of nursing, said e-cigarettes are not a safe way to quit smoking. “These devices are not a safe alternative to smoking.” Bradley said. “Young adults who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes in the future.” For Cassandra Roberson, freshman early childhood studies major, what concerned her the most was the recent increase in lung injuries. “(It’s) a little worrying,” Roberson said. “I know a lot of people think that it’s ok, that it’s not harmful, but I don’t like the smell of it and I don’t like to
be around it. I feel like it’s just bad, and it hurts your lungs just as much as a normal cigarette,” Roberson said. Christian Moreto, senior nursing major, expressed his concern about the addictiveness of vaping. “It’s a bad habit that can worsen over time.” Moreto said. “It’s very addicting, and... It can be toxic to someone’s life.” The CDC has stated that e-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant women and adults who do not currently use tobacco products, and that scientists still have a lot to learn about whether e-cigarettes are an effective tool for people trying to quit smoking. Since there is still a lot that studies have not determined about vaping, students should keep the CDC’s recommendation in mind and stay up-to-date on the health effects if they consider vaping. Students should keep an eye out for new studies.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION UPDATE The 2020 Presidential Election is now in full swing with only 18 months until Election Day. Twenty-three Democrats and two Republicans are battling it out for the next spot in the White House and two of 12 presidential debates have taken place. Dr. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science, said his impression is that the first two debates were “largely irrelevant” to determining the outcome of the Democratic primary. “What many perceived as the biggest highlight of the first debate was Kamala Harris attacking Joe Biden for his previous opposition to busing. It’s an attack that struck at what many Democrats see as a weakness for Biden, which is his past on racial issues,” Porter said. “A smaller field and more focused debate could certainly hurt Biden’s frontrunner status, particularly if there continues to be some questions about Biden’s mental acuity as a result of various misstatements on the campaign trail.” A focus on racial justice and the need for various forms of wealth redistribution to address income inequality are currently central issues in the debates. Other major topics brought up during the Democratic debate were immigration, gun control, the economy, equality, foreign policy and healthcare. As of Aug. 16, Biden, former vice president, is leading the Democratic Party polling at 50 percent, while President Donald J. Trump is polling at 38 percent. Among the top Democratic candidates are Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris, all polling just above percent. These numbers are not expected to shift drastically until the next debate. Through the debates, the number of candidates will decrease as the qualifications to stay in the race become more difficult. The next Democratic primary debate will be held Sept. 12 and 13 at Texas Southern University in Houston. These debates, hosted by ABC News and Univision, will mark the third out of 12 debates that will take place over the course of the next 18 months.
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Recycling centers shut down across California RePlanet centers cannot afford to remain open in today’s economy BY SUMMER CLARK ASST. NEWS EDITOR
RePlanet Recycling, the largest chain of recycling centers in California, shut down the remainder of its 284 locations Aug. 26, laying off almost 750 employees. Increased business costs have made it impossible to maintain the recycling centers as the prices of recycled aluminum and PET plastic have gone down with little to no profit. Fren Garcia, assistant manager at Etiwanda Recycling Inc., said that although a huge corporation in recycling has
closed down, there is still hope for the remaining recycling companies. “We have been having a lot more customers come in but with less amount of bottles,” Garcia said. “Though, if prices do continue to go down for recycling, then there would be nothing we could profit off of and more recycling places would have to close down.” Garcia said since the recycling centers are less accessible, she cannot be sure if there could be a consistent business in recycling. “I hope this is not the case,” Garcia said. “I continue to worry about this and I hope that we do not lose the business.” According to research done by Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit organization that studies California’s recycling companies, about 40 percent of recycling centers have closed in the last five years.
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Knowing there is less money for these centers is concerning because we need them. Kahokualohilani Chong, junior biomedical science major Because of this, those who recycle are only getting half of their nickel and dime deposits on bottles and cans. This leads to more bottles made of aluminum, polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, in landfills as a result of consumers simply throwing recyclables away or leaving them in contaminated recycling bins. The lack of recycling centers in California have also inconvenienced some of the homeless population since
recycling is often their only source of income. Eva Jordan, senior political science major, is an employee at Costco and said she has noticed more people recycling at Costco since the change. “People who would normally go to recycling centers have now come to Costco to recycle,” Jordan said. “The homeless population has grown around the store because many homeless use recycling as a source of income.” Bottles and aluminum become more contaminated from curbside recycling bins or garbage cans, which have to be relinquished and go to landfills instead of having the opportunity of being reused. Kahokualohilani Chong, junior biomedical science major, said she did not realize how much she relied on the rePlanet recycling centers. “A few days ago I went to
recycle at Stater Bros, and noticed they were closed even though their operation hours said they were supposed to be open,” Chong said. “I went to another Stater Bros after (that experience) and they were closed too. After that I Googled what was going on and was so shocked,” Chong said. Chong also emphasized the importance of recycling. “As a college student I recycle, so seeing these places close down and knowing there is less money for these centers is concerning because we need them,” Chong said. “Not only for a student’s benefit or even simple consumers, but some homeless even rely on recycling (for income) and it does not seem as accessible as it was.” Los Angeles County alone generated approximately 30 million tons of waste in 2018.
Deitrik Ito, junior graphic design major, said recycling centers becoming obsolete is disappointing because of the constant importance they held in previous years. “I hope that in the near future our community can find alternatives to recycling and other waste management,” Ito said. “It is starting to become more important for us to preserve the earth we live on becasue of global warming and pollution.” The council last year proposed legislation to require reusable plastic, to be fully recyclable or compostable by 2030. For those who wish to be responsible with their plastic use, it is best to change purchase habits and lessen the amount of plastic circulating. This means identifying whether the bottles they use are recyclable and avoiding single-use containers.
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The Kugel, a globe located at the original entrance to California Baptist University’s campus, is a symbol of the Great Commision and CBU’s mission statement. During Welcome Weekend, new students touch the Kugel as a symbol of the start of their new journey at CBU. The Kugel is also used as a symbolic starting point for activities, such as International Service Projects, where students follow the commandment in Matthew 28:16 to serve globally.
Midnight Madness symbolizes the start of California Baptist University’s competitive basketball season. The kickoff event on October 25 includes an introduction to the men’s and women’s basketball teams, games, prizes and entertainment by CBU’s Lancer Dancers and Cheer team.
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Yule is California Baptist University’s most posh event of the school year. Join your friends (or a date) for a formal evening of dinner and entertainment during the Christmas season at a luxurious location. Past locations include a downtown setting near the Mission Inn and the Disneyland Hotel.
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CAMPUS CHRISTMAS An event for all of campus to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Gather around the Christmas tree on the Front Lawn on December 3 to sing Christmas carols together and listen to Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, CBU president, read the Christmas story. During the event, there is also an opportunity to pack presents for children in need through Operation Christmas Child.
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Fortuna Bowl is the championship game for the intramural men’s and women’s flag football season. Join family and friends on the Front Lawn on November 9 for a highly entertaining evening of flag football. The night concludes with a display of fireworks exploding over CBU’s campus.
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Homecoming is a weekend packed with festivities starting on February 29 that includes a celebratory dinner, alumni events, campus tour and a pre-game party. All of these events lead up to the men’s Homecoming basketball game.
WOOFEST A fun spring time event in which students take a trip downtown to Riverside’s Fox Performing Arts Center for a night of phenomenal entertainment. This all-male student talent show provides viewers with a variety of acts from comedy to music and even choreographed dance numbers. The male entertainers attempt to “woo” the female audience with their talents.
F E S T I VA L O F COLOR An event to celebrate CBU’s Indian student population and the diversity of the student body in general. This festival, typically in March, originated in India to celebrate the arrival of spring and the end of winter. The evening consists of entertainment and traditional Indian dances and food. Later, students are given packets of color to throw into the air for a truly spectacular scene.
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International Service Projects influence culture New cultures give ISP teams a new outlook on life while going overseas BY SOPHIE GRAVITT
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Students are often so focused on their own environment that they forget how many different cultures there are in the world. International Service Projects give students the opportunity to experience cultures around the world. The main purpose of ISP trips is to serve by bringing the gospel to other regions of the world, such as Europe, South America and Africa. ISP teams serve in a variety of ways, including teaching English, running sports camps and building homes. By serving overseas, students are exposed to different cultures, values and beliefs. Everything from music, social media, movies and even social customs can differ within countries. However, many are surprised to find there are also similarities between cultures. Samantha Antinucci, sophomore liberal studies major, participated in an ISP trip to Hungary. She said Hungarian and American pop culture are quite similar. “They were seeing the new Marvel movies that had recently come out and sharing their Instagram and Snapchat ac-
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Maddie Baker, junior psychology major, helps her team build on fence for a elementary school in Tiwain. counts with me. However, the chocolate is way better here,” Antinucci said. While each country has produced popular music of its own, many American musicians are also very well-known throughout European nations. Bands and artists, such as the Chainsmokers, One Republic and Billie Eilish, are popular in most European countries. Although some young people in Europe do not understand the lyrics to American songs, they
learn to appreciate the musicality even more. According to ISP participants, one difference between American and European society is the value of friendship. In Europe, people take friendship very seriously. The bond of trust always goes deeper than surface and creates strong relationships. In America, it is normal for people to maintain many surface-level friendships instead of a few strong ones. In Eastern European coun-
tries, such as Poland, people are usually more reserved and rarely display public affection. They often do not express themselves as openly as U.S. citizens do. Instead, they reserve vulnerability for more private occasions. Christian Semon, sophomore engineering major, participated in an ISP trip to Poland. He described how people acted toward each other in public. “When having conversations in public, Polish people appeared to be very friendly. It
was hard to tell whether people were close friends or just acquaintances, which shows a lot about how they value others,” Semon said. Experiencing a different culture can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. Kerri Horton, the logistics coordinator for Spiritual Life, explained the obstacles and benefits of experiencing a new culture. “The biggest challenges on an ISP trip are homesickness,
disconnecting from social media, and fear of stepping outside your comfort zone. Experiencing a new culture is all about taking a leap of faith, being courageous as God has called us to be and moving in spite of the fear that comes with new experiences and lack of comfort,” Horton said. Students can find out more information about participating in an ISP trip this year by contacting the Mobilization team in the Spiritual Life Office.
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JoAnne Padgett who works as a sales associate for the Salvation Army located off of East 6th Street in Corona, makes sure all the clothing is color coded and kept hanging up neatly.
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When it comes to thrift shopping, millennials have become the most popular generation to find purpose in reusing clothes as a fashion statement. The vintage look is catching the eyes of students and driving sales at local thrift shops. Thrift stores typically sell not only clothes — their most popular items — but also books, furniture and home decor. Taking the time to dig around in the shops can often result in great vintage finds. It is easy to spend money on items that are catchy and at a discounted price, but thrifting comes with a strategic plan. Visit frequently, try things on, buy with discretion and do some research. Trevor Blount, sophomore graphic design major, is extremely familiar with the “do’s and don’ts” of thrifting. Blount visits five or more thrift stores
about two to three times per week. The best items will not stay on the rack long. “Go as frequently as possible,” Blount said.
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Be cautious in making purchases just by the look of the item. Try things on, be sure they will be worn and get the right fit before making a regretful purchase. “Don’t buy something unless you’re sure you’ll wear it,” Blount said. “Shopping by the looks of clothes can easily add up the total amount at the reg-
ister.” Blount shares that vintage clothes tend to fit differently than modern clothes. “Don’t assume it will fit just because it’s labeled in your size,” Blount said. Some of the most valuable items can be found in thrift shops and vintage pieces are popular items. Kye Labit, sophomore entrepreneurship major, started thrifting in his junior year of high school in 2016. Labit searches for highly sought out items, which he likes to call “personal grails” — pieces that belong in someone’s collection rather than a thrift store. For Labit, thrifting is not just about finding a nice outfit to wear at a discounted price. His personal style is inspired by different eras and his outfits reflect that. “As someone who enjoys not only the clothing, but the culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s, finding
pieces like this (‘90s Champion Michael Jordan jersey) lets me dig deeper into what it was like back in the day,” Labit said. Labit does his research on learning about different vintage brands, paying close attention to stitching, tags, rarity and value. Popular local thrift shops in the Riverside area include Savers and Goodwill locations. Both of these thrift stores have weekly sales reflected in the colors of the tags on the items. Lucy Flores, production manager of Savers, said new clothes are put out daily from Tuesday through Saturday. “The merchandise that is on the floor has colored tags (changed weekly) and every week we have a color that is on sale,” Flores said. When searching for the biggest scores, checking daily for new merchandise is important, as well as looking out for tags with the color that signifies that the item is half off.
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BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Students at California Baptist University spent their summer in very different ways. Some students held internships, some traveled, some stayed home and then some packed up their bags for a long summer of mentoring children at Christian summer camps all over the country. Marissa Nunez, junior business administration major, worked at Camp Pondo in Running Springs, Calif. over the summer. Here, Nunez worked as program staff, where she helped serve meals and run activities for middle school and high school youth camps. Nunez has been working at
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You see kids come in who are so closed off to the thought of God and by the end of the week they are raising their hands, worshiping like no other. Marissa Nunez, junior business administration major
Camp Pondo for the last two summer and winter camps, where she has developed many lifelong friendships.
Nunez said the impact the children have made in her life especially is something she will never forget. “You see kids come in who are so closed off to the thought of God and by the end of the week they are raising their hands, worshiping like no other,” Nunez said. “We have kids who come from broken homes and families and you get to see this joy inside of them when they realize who God is and what he has done for us.” Nunez plans on working at Camp Pondo again next summer and said she hopes others give it a try too. “It’s such a great environment and not only do you work in kids’ lives over the summer but they work in your life and you grow as a person,” Nunez said. Amy Nugent, Camp Pondo activities director, said she enjoys the work environment because everyone is so supportive and caring of each other, just like a family. “When times get hard or you’re drained, you have people there to push you to find strength through God and not yourself or others. Not only that, but you learn so much about yourself and what God is doing in the lives of so many people,” Nugent said. Nugent said it is her hope that when campers come, they are not only able to make fun
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Jess Leander, sophomore graphic design major and leader for Alpine summer camp, focuses on helping students down the rope course. memories, but also able to grow closer to God throughout their time at Camp Pondo. Allysandra Currie, junior computer and electrical engineering major, worked at Camp Clarita in Santa Clarita, Calif., this past summer.
Currie worked as a recreation leader, where she watched over the campers, helped run the camp schedule, and acted as a role model to camp counselors. “My experience was amazing because I love working with
kids. Getting to build relationships with the kids and watch them grow was a pretty cool thing,” Currie said. Other nearby camps to check out include Hume Lake, Thousand Pines, Cedar Lake, Calvary Chapel and Ponderosa
Pines Camp. Working at Christian summer camps offer many opportunites for students to not only teach others about God, but learn and further develop personal relationships with God, as well.
Instagram acts as the new ‘business card’ for gaining clients BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR
With social media’s growing influence, business cards are no longer as essential as they used to be for new businesses. Many businesses people might never have heard of before can easily be found through Instagram searches or shared content. As a result of this more efficient alternative to business cards, some skip the creation of a business card altogether and rely solely on the connectivity of social media to expand and meet new clientele. Helen Nguyen, owner and nail tech at Valley Nails of Moreno Valley, said she attributes much of her nail salon’s success to the vast clientele In-
stagram has brought her. “Many new clients find us from hashtags, and mainly by their friends’ Instagram stories when they tag our business in their ‘nail-files,’” Nguyen said. “Instagram has done nothing but benefit our business, which is to girls who love nails from all over the IE. Many women drive as far as 45 minutes or more to come see us every two to three weeks for nails and pedicures.” With more than 6,000 followers, Nguyen’s business has been able to interact with far more clients than business cards would typically reach. “Business cards and even our business phone don’t get used as often, as we run a large amount of our appointments through DMs (direct mes-
Fiction encourages readers and develops crucial qualities BY SOPHIE GRAVITT
ASST. LIFETSYLE DITOR Stories are everywhere. They bring transformation to the world, but their importance is often overlooked. Reading fiction is often seen as a hobby, a way to spend free time or even a source of entertainment, but the simple activity is much more than that. Fictional stories hold a lot more purpose and value than most people realize. Many significant lessons can be learned from fictional stories. Fiction has a huge impact on morals, creative ability, critical thinking skills and even the way people communicate with one another. Stories have the ability to transform and shape the way people see the world by representing outside perspectives. Jennifer Tronti, assistant professor of English, said reading fiction is important because it challenges the perspective of readers. This produces an essential quality that is also overlooked: empathy. “We each see the world through our own window of experience. By reading stories, we can look through someone else’s window. Reading allows us to live through another person’s eyes, which teaches empathy. Without reading, you are locked in your own little window,” Tronti said. Tronti also pointed out that
in this generation, reading has become less of a priority over time, which has affected education as a result. “True empathy is so educationally valuable. Recent studies have shown that students are lacking in critical thinking and communication skills, both oral and written. It is easy to collect data but reading teaches us to use critical thinking to interpret data, which is crucial to education,” Tronti said. Fiction is meant to expand people’s imagination and widen their point of view by pulling readers out of their comfort zone. Stories have the power to contribute to humanity and shape an entire society.
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Reading allows us to live through another person’s eyes.
Jennifer Tronti, assistant professor of English
Kabrina Bowls, junior actuarial science major, said fiction helps improve her critical thinking and visualization skills while allowing her mind to travel to different places without physically traveling anywhere. “Reading fiction is a journey of self-discovery. Fiction is important because it improves
your analytical skills by trying to understand what the author is saying. What I love about fiction is the endless possibilities of stories that exist. Through all the books I have read, I figure there is always something that can be learned,” Bowls said. Fiction has the ability to bring fantasy into reality by embedding imagination, wonder and hope into the real world. Creative ability is not only beneficial, but necessary for everyday life. Reading fiction allows readers to exercise that ability. Aaron Siemens, junior English major, said reading fiction should be valuable for everyone because it provides a way of escape from reality. “Fiction allows us to imagine a better version of reality that we can learn from and create. It is important for everyone to read fiction, no matter his or her field. People not sharing new ideas is like forgetting to breathe,” Siemens said. Reading fiction not only enhances character and develops essential qualities, it also improves education, academic skills and relationships with other people, which are valuable for everyone. Fictional stories are important and powerful enough to impact and refine anyone, regardless of their interests, goals or area of study.
sages). Simple, easy, effective,” Nguyen said. Samantha Emerick, junior business administration major, said Instagram gives customers more confidence in contacting businesses through direct messaging. “In many cases, I’ve used the social media platform to reach out to businesses I’ve been interested in either based on their product or their strategy. It made it much easier to get feedback faster,” Emerick said. Instagram has become a great source for everyday people to discover new businesses and stay up-to-date with specials or product releases much easier than before. Jazmin Oseguera, junior biology major, said she has been able to discover all kinds of clothing
stores, restaurants, museums, photographers, hair stylists and more with the help of Instagram. “My friends and I always send each other different Instagram posts we like, whether it’s food or a new place we’d like to visit,” Oseguera said. “I’ve also been able to find a lot of my favorite clothing accounts just by looking through the Explore page.” Oseguera said having Instagram is becoming such an essential business tool because younger generations are constantly using the app. Unlike generations before, in which keeping business cards on hand held more value for new businesses, social media outlets have made it possible to expand and reach far more clients in a more efficient and cost-effective way.
Book Recommendations Romance
“Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon – Recently adapted into a television series, this story centers around a love triangle across two different time periods. Clare struggles with her love for two men when she travels back in time to 16th century Scotland, where she falls in love with a warrior. In modern day, she has a husband waiting for her back home.
Science Fiction / Fantasy
“The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood – Recently adapted into a television series as well, this dystopian novel set in the near future centers around the Republic of Gilead (formerly the United States of America), and the life of Offred, a handmaid who is stripped of any value other than her ability to reproduce.
Mystery / Crime
“Rosebush” by Michele Jaffe- When Jane is found nearly dead from a hit-and-run with no memory of the events before, she begins to question what really happened that night. Intitally, she believes it was an accident but later she discovers it was nothing accidental at all.
Non-Fiction
“The Mole People” by Jennifer Toth – In this firsthand account of New York City homelessness in 1993, a young reporter documents the communities of homeless people who lived inside the subway tunnels underneath New York
Historical Fiction
“Alice I Have Been” by Melanie Benjamin – This story blends fact with fiction following the incredible and mysterious life of Alice Liddell, the young girl who inspired the world of “Alice in Wonderland.”
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Welcome Weekend excites new, returning students
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1. Tiana Hill, freshman architecture major, catches a shirt thrown into the crowd at Clash ‘n’ Roll. 2.Daniel Garcia, programs coordinator for New Student Programs, overlooks the lead bunco table as players struggle to keep their head spot. 3. CBU students play bunco as student leaders cheer them on.
4. Tanner Foster, sophomore business management major, teaches his fellow Lancers how to bust a move to the song “Wobble.” 5. James Sestric, junior English and Christian studies double major, shows off his moves for a crowd during the after event at Clash ‘n’ Roll. Photos by Austin Romito, Kelsie Stevens, and Hayden Schuljak
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Cullen’s Column: Top storylines for new school year Lancer fans who thought the transition process from Division II to Division I would be a long, fruitless waiting period were in for a great surprise last year. The 2018-19 sports season was chock-full of success and delightful storylines that went well beyond DI “firsts.” Now, it appears the 2019-20 school year will be kind to Lancer fans once again. The start of the fall season is a reason to get excited, a chance to look at the top storylines for the year and get answers to all of this summer’s burning questions. For Lancer fans asking how the men’s soccer team will fare without leading goal-scorer Preston Judd on the roster, that question will be answered by how well the Lancers’ four returning seniors perform in their final season. With six of their seven starters returning, the question becomes whether Lancer volleyball will be able to continue its success in the Western Athletic Conference. Four early nonconference tournaments will give fans an immediate preview of what is in store this season. In the winter season, when basketball takes center stage, Milan Acquaah’s return is sure to excite the
Lancer faithful. He gave California Baptist University fans a scare this offseason by declaring for the NBA Draft. However, Acquaah chose to return to college, bringing with him an exciting style of play that helped give CBU the fourth-best basketball attendance in Southern California. In the spring of 2019, CBU fielded a talented, but young women’s water polo team. This season, with two-time all-American Kira O’Donell taking the pool as a junior and All-American goal keeper Grace Ramirez starting her senior campaign, the Lancers will be both talented and experienced. CBU baseball put what felt like a fitting exclamation point on a dazzling sports year for the Lancers when the team won a share of the Western Athletic Conference regular-season crown this spring. In 2020, the team will return with a strong core group and skipper Gary Adcock will restock on talent — as he always does — to give the Lancers a good shot at closing the school year strong once again. The lesson that still rings true as CBU begins the 2019-2020 school year is this: Fans of CBU should not take their eyes off the Lancers for too long.
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Brandon Schuster, senior swimmer and Western Athletic Conference Champion, competes for the Lancers during the 2018-2019 swim season.
Schuster makes splash in 2019 Pacific Games BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Brandon Schuster, senior biomedical engineering major and individual medley swimmer, was named Best Male Athlete of the Pacific Games XIV, held this summer in Samoa. “I was in Korea at the time (of the awards ceremony) competing at the FINA World Championships, and I received a text from an uncle saying that I won an award,” Schuster said. “I turned on the livestream and saw my dad walk up to receive the award and I was amazed.” Schuster said he did not think he performed the best out of all the male athletes in the Pacific Games, but there was a procedure where they weighedin the amount of medals and impact an athlete has toward the team and the country. Schuster, a native of Vaoala, Samoa, won two gold medals in the 200-meter backstroke and the 400-meter individual medley events, a silver medal in yhe 200-meter individual medley and two bronze medals in the 200-meter breaststroke and the 400-meter freestyle. “He really focused on this meet. He rested and shaved because that was his big meet for the summer,” said Rick Row-
land, head coach of CBU’s men’s and women’s swim team. “For him to do it at home in their brand new aquatics center is probably a huge honor.” Being at home in Samoa gave Schuster the pressure and motivation to perform well. “It’s a home competition and the Pacific Games happen once every four years - it’s like the Olympics of the Pacific,” Schuster said. “So everything was scrutinized and, on top of it all, it was at home.” Before the Pacific Games, Schuster trained in China with the Samoan National Swimming Team. “I was able to go to China and train for seven weeks in a high-altitude training facility,” Schuster said. “In China, it was the first time I got into the water after my (hernia) surgery, so I was concerned I wouldn’t be able to compete at my peak.” Schuster also got the opportunity to carry the Pacific Games torch on its last relay. He said this achievement was a testament to the amount of training he receives here at CBU. Robby Moseley, sophomore software engineering major and backstroke swimmer, said Schuster’s achievements this summer help the team to de-
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Brandon Schuster, senior biomedical engineering major, speaks to the Vaiala Beach School students in Apex, Samoa, after competing in the Pacific Games. velop, even though he was representing the Samoan National Swimming Team. “It is important that we have people representing us internationally in such large competitions,” Moseley said. “It affects the perception of the school and how people view our program. “We have so much respect for Brandon already, but to see him being a great team captain and achieve these things is incredible for the team and it adds to the amount of respect we have for him.”
Moseley added that there are many things he can learn from Schuster as both a team member and a friend. “I would learn how to be a better team captain; not only as a leader, but also as a Christian. How he leads as a Christian and how he shares his example of how to live a good life with other people,” Moseley said. Schuster will be a redshirt this season as he focuses on making a time-cut in order to compete in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The California Baptist University’s Community Life Office spent the summer of 2019 preparing for the fall semester’s intramural sports, bringing back some of the popular traditions and making adjustments to improve. Marnie Kavern, Community Life’s program coordinator for intramurals, said she and the Community Life staff used the summer to continue to try to meet students’ needs. “We spend a lot of time reviewing assessments and figuring out what the students want to see,” Kavern said. “We research what other schools are doing to bring in new ideas. We also attend conferences to gain knowledge on how to expand our programs.” This fall, CBU’s six-week flag football and volleyball leagues will return along with a three-day dodgeball tournament. Kavern said her staff has worked hard this year to create intramural opportunities that fit with students’ busy schedules. “This year we are going to be offering more passive leagues,” Kavern said. “For instance, we have created a disc golf course on Natalie Codding, campus so students can pick up a junior graphic design map and go at their own pace and availability.” major For Natalie Codding, junior graphic design major, participating in fall intramurals has shown her the various ways Community Life prepares. “You can see how the events reflect the students’ opinions,” Codding said. “They also remain very flexible in what events they hold and how to add different aspects to cater to the students needs.” Andrew Vander Weide, sophomore construction management major, said one aspect of intramural sports that makes them so enjoyable is the relationships. “They invite you to meet many different people who share common interests in sports, all while providing you with adequate exercise,” Vander Weide said. Codding echoed Vander Weide’s sentiments, pointing out the unique way competition brings people together. “One of the benefits of playing intramurals is meeting new people with similar interests,” Codding said. “Intramurals are a good outlet for competition and seeing how sports and glorifying Christ can coexist.” Community Life will also continue its “Rec It Fridays,” featuring sand volleyball, slip n’ slide kickball, badminton and ultimate Frisbee. Students can follow @CBURecreation on Instagram or visit intramurals.calbaptist.edu.
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New dining options expected in Lancer Plaza tions. These products will now be available to the CBU student body after high demand for a The start of a new fall semes- smoothie dining option. For years, CBU has taken ter at California Baptist University brings many changes, into account the changes in the including a brand new main en- student body to offer the best trance to campus and parking accommodations. “CBU continually evalugarage on Adams Street. All of the new and planned ates the needs of the university construction raises the ques- community in order to provide tion of whether students will be appropriate dining options and able to see the changes on cam- other services as warranted by changing campus conditions,” pus extend to dining options. Dr. Mark Wyatt, vice pres- Wyatt said. “Dining options ident for Marketing and Com- and other services at CBU are munication, described the new provided to benefit the campus dining services set to open in community.” Jenna Washburn, junior film Lancer Plaza later this fall seproduction major, highlighted mester. “It will feature an outdoor how these many changes with dining area and menu options campus construction and dining options can including Shake impact the student Smart prodbody. ucts, as well as “I am definitely comfort food looking forward to selections from new places to eat Delect-a-Bowls on campus because — the newest it means more vacampus dining riety in types of option from food offered and Provider,” Wyatt said. Mark Wyatt, an opportunity to not eat at the same For many VP for Marketing and places everyday,” years, CBU has Communication Washburn said. prided itself on How e v e r, the wide variety of food provided through Washburn also expressed some on-campus dining as well as the concerns regarding the rapid high-quality chain restaurants changes that have been happenstudents can choose from on ing to the university’s campus recently. campus. “These changes can be a Shake Smart is a company that features smoothies, bit overwhelming and may be shakes and bowls, providing even confusing to junior and seboth healthy and dessert op- nior students,” Washburn said.
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Dining options and other services at CBU are provided to benefit the campus community.
Construction has already begun on Couch’s Corner. Crews are working to extend the builidng that was previously Subway. “However, with the growing population of our student body, these new dining locations will help cut down on the lines and crowded spaces.”
Other students, such as Elizabeth Pryor, junior psychology major, are looking forward to the new dining options creating a wider selection of food on
campus. “When you live on campus, it’s common to get tired of the places to eat. It will be really nice to have these new addi-
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Combating the California housing crisis BY NATHANAEL HOVDA
ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR In the 1980s, it was predominantly low-income, middle-aged adults struggling to find a place to settle down. Almost 40 years later, it is now college graduates. Many have high-paying jobs after college but are unable to find an affordable place to live in a state with the world’s fifth-largest economy. Experts attribute this to the ongoing affordable housing crisis in California. Most talk about the crisis is centered around how densely populated urban areas that are seeing a spike in STEM jobs, but there are few places in the state where finding housing comes easy. Among metropolitan areas, Riverside ranks highest among cities where young adults still live at home after graduating from college with a rate of 51 percent.
The crisis is so bad throughout the state that even starter homes in Palo Alto and the Bay Area can easily cost upwards of seven figures. Despite decades of legislative pushes, things only appear to be getting worse. California businesses believe they can help. Silicon Valley tech giants have invested and donated billions into their own backyard to help expand affordable housing opportunities through grants and low-interest loans for homebuyers. There is a catch, though, from these companies: Only those who are employed by them are eligible for the relief, and most of the land remains in the companies’ possession after the lease is up. This summer, Google pledged $1 billion to help with the crisis in the Bay Area, which was preceded by Facebook’s $500 million donation at the start of the year. However, companies can-
not expect to solve the housing problem on their own, said Dr. Keenan Alderson, professor of business, unless local governments do their part. “The ideal thing is a partnership between many different stakeholders: cities, counties, companies and businesses are all responsible,” Alderson said. For the companies such as Apple and Google that have indirectly contributed to the housing bubble, he said they owe it to their employees to find them a place to live. Alderson, who has also worked as a real estate broker since 2011, said aligning public and private interests to solve the housing crisis is the most effective way to get young people to buy homes without breaking the bank. That is exactly what Mayor Rusty Bailey, who has been the mayor of Riverside since 2012, is trying to achieve. “We need to see businesses
and nonprofits working sideby-side with government,” Bailey said.
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We need to see businesses and nonprofits working sideby-side with the government. Rusty Bailey, Mayor of Riverside
One way the mayor is looking to align Riverside’s government with local businesses is through a $33 million grant to develop new affordable housing units throughout the city. Those grants will be directed toward keeping low-income families in homes and off the streets, in addition to the city’s “Housing First” policy initiative. However, Bailey said that alone is not enough to boost
affordable housing in Riverside. Unless more continues to be done, the crisis will only get more complicated. “If we can’t address this soon, our children and young people will have no other option but to leave California to find another place to live,” Bailey said. CBU has not been completely immune to its own housing complications either. The 2019 fall semester will be the second time in two years in which more students applied to live on campus than spots available. Jacob Medieros, Housing Operations manager, said although the university never advocated for incoming freshmen to seek off-campus housing, it was forced to place some students on a waitlist. When some students began to cancel their reservations, however, spots opened up. “As of right now, we have placed everyone on that list
(and) there are a few vacancies still available,” Medieros said. “We are constantly trying to improve the student experience.” Housing Services seeks to do this through new innovations for those living on campus, including automated access check-in, streamlined housing applications and student room self-selection. More beds were also added within existing units in the Village. Upperclassmen can also look forward to another 500 beds being added when Magnolia Crossings opens in fall 2020. This will be a significant increase to help ensure all students have access to housing and avoid placement on the waitlist. Although CBU is working on solving its own version of a housing crisis as enrollment continues to grow, California still has quite a long way to go before some of its own people can call the state their home.
Elon Musk suggests solution for Mars exploration Musk suggests use of nuclear weapons to make Mars habitable for development BY NATHANAEL HOVDA
ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR From selling 20,000 flamethrowers over the internet to causing mass panic in the stock market and launching a sports car into Earth’s orbit, Elon Musk has a knack for creating controversy. The tech mogul, who has been a longtime advocate for the development and colonization of Mars, resurrected a 2015 proposal to warm up and terraform the Red Planet by blasting it with nuclear weapons. If it were not for Musk’s his-
tory of similarly unusual assertions, the idea of using weapons of mass destruction to develop a planet would seem closer to science-fiction than reality. Caleb Hobbs, sophomore biochemistry major. said the idea of using nuclear detonations on Mars is concerning. “If the plan is to make the planet more hospitable toward human life, I don’t think radiation poisoning would help,” Hobbs said. That rationale for using something as destructive as nuclear weapons to pave the way for future civilizations seems counterintuitive, but Musk’s hypothesis may not be entirely wrong. Dr. Mario Oyanader, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, said the science is there. “It’s doable—no question,” Oyanader said. The carbon dioxide released into the at-
mosphere would create a greenhouse effect, causing the surrounding area to warm. “It would be very effective. But those nuclear residuals stay around longer than we do, and that’s the problem,” he added. Aside from the larger issues such as residual radiation, Oyanader said the planet’s weak atmosphere would eventually release the gases and heat into outerspace. In addition, the volatility of the nuclear blasts would alter the landscape of the planet, and managing its terrain is another question entirely. For that SpaceX and its partners would need to aquire sustained micro-reactions to find the optimal energy and blast radius for each detonation. NASA’s own 2018 research debunked part of Musk’s original nuclear option—and said terraforming the planet—at least with today’s technology—
was not possible. Combined with the prospect of heat escaping from Mars’ atmosphere, the scientific community said logistically, the plan is concerning. Those concerns fall in line with the details of Musk’s proposal, yet the SpaceX CEO was quick to note that there are other less extreme technological alternatives. One of those alternatives is using heat from the sun. Solar reflectors on satellites would melt ice caps on the planet and also create a greenhouse effect. In the long term, the reflectors would be a consistent method to keep heat contained in the atmosphere, but the time frame for raising the temperature would be significantly longer than an instantaneous blast and comes with a steep price tag. Finding the optimal placement for these reflectors would present an even greater chal-
lenge because of the challenges during their launch into the planet’s orbit. Even then, they are not capable of reforming Mars’ landscape as Musk originally planned. Oyanader said he believes a good way to raise support would be through smaller-scale experiments, along with some trial and error. The process of solving a complicated problem is in many ways similar to solving an exam question. “Find all the avenues you have and then tackle one of them,” Oyanader said. Musk has not stated a final position on the concept, only releasing his thoughts on Twitter; however, this is not the first time he has used his social media platform to gain support for his plans. In 2017, he famously created his own underground road tunneling company, ironically named the Boring Company,
after he routinely complained about traffic around his Los Angeles office. Only for this idea, he has his own “Nuke Mars” T-shirts to market to his nearly 30 million Twitter followers. Miles Ward, sophomore business administration major, said that in terms of marketing ideas to the public, Musk is one of the best. His connection with internet culture and oftentimes chaotic personality make him a magnet for the internet’s social media buzz. “Even when we hear about crazy ideas from him, he still manages to rally his followers and grab headlines,” Ward said. Regardless of how good he is at influencing the public through social media, Musk will have to rally the scientific community, which has in the past been reluctant to jump on board with his newest “out of this world” ideas.
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge met with low turnout BY TAYLOR FINN ASST. A&E EDITOR
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, better known as Batuu, has been open at California’s Disneyland since May 31. With attendance much lower than expected, it feels as if some frequent park goers may not find Batuu appealing. The latest addition to the popular theme park has not been popular for a number of reasons, which makes the opening of Walt Disney World’s version nerve-racking. One theory is that tourists who were awaiting the opening of the new attraction had the same idea as everybody else and decided to wait until the popularity died down. “Personally, I think people are just waiting. I’m one of those people and I also know several people who are also waiting for the rush to die down. We are just apprehensive due to the high cost and widely crowded areas,” said Mattilynn Johnson, senior graphic design major. However, that theory does not explain everything. On opening day, Batuu was not completely ready for visitors. Two large attractions were projected to be unveiled on opening day but because of continuous technical difficulties the attractions were closed. This outlook may be the same for Florida’s park, which opened Aug. 29, because the price of a Disneyland ticket is not affordable for many individuals, not to mention entire families. According to Theme Park Insider, this seems to be one of
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Skylar Holder, senior health science major, immortalizes Disneyland’s newest attraction — the Millennium Falcon Ride in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. the biggest reasons people generally decide not to attend Disneyland, let alone Batuu. Disneyland cast member Javier Camacho said he does not enjoy visiting Galaxy’s Edge, and believes it does not live up to the expectations. “I’m not a fan of Star Wars and the land was over-anticipated. It is praised for being a
14-acre expansion, but upon opening and until next year, the land only offers one attraction. Also, a very overpriced marketplace,” Camacho said. However, Camacho has higher hopes for the Florida attraction. “I do believe that Walt Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge will do better than the one in California and don’t believe
that attendance numbers will increase here until Batuu has more to offer.” With that being said, Star War’s: Galaxy’s Edge has ultimately given many Star Wars fans an experience that cannot be replaced. Florida is expected to have high attendance and be just as epic for Star Wars fans as the
one in California. To many, it is a dream come true to see their childhood stories and fantasies come to life right before their eyes. “Disney did a phenomenal job of creating a truly immersive experience, stepping into the world George Lucas created. Every aspect, from the sights and sounds to the cast
members, made the world truly come alive as if I stepped into the movies,” said Christopher Schlute, athletic training graduate student. Despite mixed reception, with all things Star Wars from the Millennium Falcon to Oga’s Cantina, Batuu makes Disneyland an even more magical place, if possible.
Trade war raises taxes and tariffs accessories. Namvar also emphasized the particular impact a trade war With the ongoing trade can have on the economy, as war between the United well as how to solve this probStates and China, the effects lem. “Trade wars have an effect are bound to be seen by all consumers across a variety on the prices of imported prodof markets. Included among ucts for both countries, meanthese consumers are college ing higher inflation,” Namvar students as they purchase ev- said. “The main solution to eryday necessities for student end the trade war is to have a healthy trade and avoid devallife. A trade war occurs when uing the currencies of the incountries raise tariffs and em- volved countries.” Jacob Cook, junior psycholploy other strict limitations and trade barriers between ogy major, noted the harmful themselves and another impact this trade war could country. Currently, President have on the the United States. Donald J. Trump has involved “This could be awful for the America in one of the largest economy because right now the stock market trade wars with isn’t doing so China. well. We get a Dr. Bob lot of products Namvar, profrom China and fessor of ecowe could be nomics, depaying a higher scribed the price for them,” factors that can Bob Namvar, Professor of Cook said. create a trade However, war, such as Economics this conflict this particular with China was one. “The difference between not something totally unexexports and imports is called pected. “Trump has been going after the trade deficit. Whenever the trade deficit is growing this trade with China since his then the host country decides campaign so this has been on to impose tariffs or restric- his mind for a while now,” Cook tions on the exports from the said. Brienna Garcia, junior marforeign country,” Namvar keting major, said she thinks insaid. Trump’s goal in imposing flation will go mostly unnoticed these tariffs is founded on the unless it becomes a much larger idea that it will help even out issue and is brought to everythe trade deficit between the one’s attention. “I haven’t noticed any big two countries, accounting for how much more the United changes in the prices yet, but States imports from China as maybe if the trade war continopposed to how much Chi- ues it will start to impact everyna imports from the United day things that were never really noticed before,” Garcia said. States. Many individuals — includProducts whose prices could be greatly impacted by ing students — may begin to see the tariffs range anywhere the way in which this trade war from foods such as meat and affects the economy, particulardairy to clothes and fashion ly items imported from China.
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Expensive phones lose their popularity BY CASEY MALDONADO
ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR Cellphones are used for little and big tasks, from sending a simple text to holding all of someone’s valuable information. Technology today can impact a person’s entire life. With mobile phone prices on the rise, people are starting to rethink whether a new smartphone is truly worth spending more than $1,000. A lot goes into building and programming high-end smartphones, which is why big companies such Apple and Samsung have managed to increase their cellphone prices over the last few years. iPhones used to cost closer to $600. Now the average cost can be more than $1,000 because of the increase in megapixels and new features, such as a triple rear-facing camera, improved water and shatter resistance and three different sizes. Dr. Adele Harrison, profes-
sor of personal finance, said she believes students need to first prioritize their needs over their wants and then, if they have extra money, they can spend that on a smartphone. “If a person has self-discipline and is not struggling, they should spend their money with joy. However, if a person is struggling with self-discipline, they should ask themselves if they are using their resources for the right reasons,” Harrison said. Harrison highly suggests that when students are buying their new phones that they are doing it for all the right reasons rather than wanting to fit in. “A person needs to look at where their heart is when they are spending money on things,” Harrison said. When it comes to buying a new smartphone, people need to consider if they are purchasing a phone because they actually need or want it rather than feeling pressure to stay up-to-date on the latest trends.
Abby Booz, junior political science major, said she would consider getting a new phone if the features were new and improved.
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A person needs to look at where their heart is when they are spending money on things. Dr. Adele Harrison, professor of personal finance
“I would have to do some research and talk to my parents, but if I truly saved up for the phone, I would get it,” Booz said. Doing some research before making large purchases is helpful for the buyer. Brands such as Apple and Samsung are then impacted both negatively and positively because students are either opting out of buying a new phone or are making monthly payment plans to afford the
phone they want. Keeping up with trends in technology is appealing, but keeping up with expensive new phones is not always a top priority, especially for students. Gabriela Sierravigas, junior art therapy studies major, strongly opposes getting a phone that costs more than $1,000, even if it is trending. “That is way too much money for a luxury item. Plus, who has that kind of money laying around?” Sierravigas said. Students may find they do not need $1,000 phones if their current phone allows them to make phone calls and text messages. While it can be easy to fall for advertising tactics and buy an expensive iPhone or Android, students should be able to distinguish between what they truly need and what they want.
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Trade wars have an effect on the prices of imported products for both countries.
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Universal Studios cancels ‘The Hunt’
so it was certainly political in nature,” Porter said. “However, I do not get the impression that the film was driven by a one-sided political agenda.” Porter also explained why he believes the film was cut. “Our political climate is too charged for this film to make any difference in the discourse. It didn’t even make it to release because whatever message that it was ultimately attempting to communicate was being sent through a story that was likely too loaded for this moment, as evidenced by the instant and visceral reaction to the trailer,” Porter said. Cameroon Evans, senior music major, said he was disappointed to see the film canceled for political reasons. “I would have watched it solely to understand the intentions for making the film. Canceling it is a bit exaggerated,” Evans said. Ashley Gutierrez, senior sociology major, said she found it interesting that the shootings had an impact on the film. “The shooting in Ohio did influence the cancellation. It was a serious situation and people might have been more sensitive to the topic. It is one of the situations in which people would say ‘it’s too soon,’” Gutierrez said. As a result of recent mass shootings and negative feedback from public figures, “The Hunt” was officially canceled and will not be released to the general public.
BY DYANA VILLA
ASST. A&E EDITOR
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Sabrina Tamimi, senior environmental science major, enjoys a moon cake, a traditional food eaten during the Moon Festival, with her friend in honor of the Chinese holiday.
Riverside celebrates Moon Festival BY ADAM DOUGLAS A&E EDITOR
It may not be known to some, but Riverside has a rich Asian-American history in its roots. This year to celebrate East Asian culture, Riverside will be hosting its 15th Annual Moon Festival at the Heritage House, Sept. 13. The Moon Festival, also known as the mid-Autumn festival, is an East Asian celebration celebrated in Chinese culture. The celebration originated as a time to give worship to the moon during the eighth month of the lunar calendar, but in more modern times, it is used as a time for family gatherings.
“The Moon Festival to Chinese is a festival to celebrate family reunion,” said Sunny Wang, graduate kinesiology student. Wang is a Chinese and remembers celebrating the Moon Festival in China as a child. “Families get together and have moon cakes. In China we also do a lantern festival along with the Moon Festival so we have lanterns in the sky with the moon; it’s really pretty,” Wang said. During the Moon Festival in Riverside, visitors to the Heritage House will be able to experience storytelling, crafts, games and the traditional moon cake. Guests will also have a chance to get a view of the
moon through a high-powered telescope. For those who have never experienced the Moon Festival or know nothing about it, they can visit the festival and leave with more knowledge of Chinese culture. “I was born in Causeway Bay but moved here when I was very young,” said Charmaine Lee, Riverside resident. “I grew up around Chinese culture but I don’t know some traditions.” Lee attended the 2018 Moon Festival at the Heritage House and said she learned a lot about her own culture. “My family has always celebrated it, we even make moon cake every year, but I never really knew what it was about un-
til I went to the Moon Festival last year,” Lee said. For students who cannot attend the festival but would like to try the moon cakes, international students at CBU will serve moon cakes at the cultural cafe Sept. 17. “We do a monthly cultural cafe in the international center,” said Daphne Kieling receptionist for the international students center. “We have international students cook and they get to highlight the different food from their cultures.” Riverside’s 15th Annual Moon Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 13–6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Heritage House at 8193 Magnolia Ave.
“The Hunt,” a new American thriller film directed by Craig Zobel, was set be to released Sept. 27, but has been canceled due to the El Paso shooting and criticism from President Donald J. Trump. Starring Emma Roberts and Hilary Swank, “The Hunt” features a group of 12 strangers who wake up in a mysterious glade. While confused, they discover they have been chosen to be hunted in a game created by rich dominators. The El Paso and Dayton mass shootings that took place Aug. 3 and 4 caused tension with the film because of how closely related the film was to these recent violent events and the debate over gun control that followed. Following the shootings, Universal announced the suspension of promotion for “The Hunt” on Aug. 7, but two days later President Donald J. Trump tweeted in reference to the film, condemning “liberal Hollywood,” which pushed Universal to cancel the film altogether. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science, said the film speaks to the lack of empathy and mutual understanding that has shaped the current political discourse. “The released trailer made it clear that the hunters were liberals who had some association with the European Union,
Popeyes makes comeback with new chicken sandwich BY CASEY MALDONADO ASST. B&T EDITOR
Social media is such an influential part of society today that with just the click of a button, the whole world began talking about the new Popeyes chicken sandwich. Popeyes was founded in Louisiana in 1972 and now has more than 3,000 locations nationwide. The chain is known for their famous fried chicken, but as of Aug. 12 people were focused on one thing only: the new chicken sandwich. Just a few days after the new chicken sandwich was released, Popeyes was booming nationwide after a Twitter feud broke out between Chick-fil-A and Popeyes fans over which restaurant had the better sandwich. Shortly after the Twitter feud, fans of both restaurants began to pick sides, which began the sandwich war that later involved Wendy’s. Mikayla Bennetts, junior marketing major, said she was not initially interested when the chicken sandwich came out. “I saw it on Twitter. Then, it became a meme and I knew I needed to try the new chicken
sandwich, especially since they were comparing it to Chickfil-A,” Bennetts said. The Popeyes chicken sandwich only costs $3.99, making it affordable for even college students, and it is specifically designed to have more chicken than Chick-fil-A’s sandwich. Savannah Schleich, senior marketing major, said she was excited to try the new Popeyes chicken sandwich since Chickfil-A is already on campus. “I found out about the sandwich on Twitter and wanted to see what all the fuss was about since people started comparing Popeyes’ sandwich to Chick-filA’s sandwich,” Schleich said. Kimberly Shelton, general manager at Popeyes on Magnolia Avenue in Riverside, said the sales of the chicken sandwich exceeded her expectations. “It was supposed to be a soft roll out. I did not think it would be that big of a deal because at first it was slow. Then, next thing you know there is a huge line out the door that wraps around the building,” Shelton said. Fans of Popeyes brought a lot of attention to the new chicken sandwich, so much so
that it caught the attention of news channels and talk shows. As soon as the sandwich was released, people had to try it for themselves to see if it was really that good. “I, along with other general managers, had to drive out to our warehouse and get more buns and pickles because we kept running out,” Shelton said. Popeyes had enough inventory for chicken sandwiches to last them until October, but after the sandwich went viral, locations nationwide sold out of their inventory in just two weeks. “Now we answer the phones with ‘Thank you for choosing Popeyes. We are sold out of chicken sandwiches. How may we help you?’” Shelton said. Popeyes made a public announcement Aug. 27 on Twitter that its new chicken sandwich was sold out but is planning on making a comeback soon, bringing the sandwich back permanently. Students can download the Popeyes app to be the first to find out when it is returning for good.
Editor’s Review As this summer’s blockbuster season comes to an end, “Ready or Not” (2019) keeps the momentum going with its nerve-wracking suspense and dark, yet comedic tone. The horror film, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet, revolves around Grace (Samara Weaving) struggling to survive in the Le Domas mansion after marrying her new husband, Alex Le
Domas (Mark O’Brien). The Le Domases are wealthy, which intimidates Grace as she is a foster child. To her new in-laws she is seen as a gold digger and unworthy. As a family ritual for initiation into the family, the Le Domases have new spouses draw a card that determines which game they will play. Unfortunately for Grace, she chooses the game “Hide and Seek” in
September 2019 Releases ‘American Psycho’ (2000) — Coming Sept. 1
A cult classic, this thriller follows the life of wealthy businessman and serial killer, Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale). Bateman shows viewers what a true American psycho looks like.
‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’ (Season 6) — Coming Sept. 1
The journey continues for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D in the sixth season as they adapt after a death in Season 5.
‘Scream’ (Season 3) — Coming Sept. 1
In the final season of “Scream,” watch these characters do what they do best: Run from a killer they can never stop.
‘The Chef Show’ (Volume 2) — Coming Sept. 13
Follow actors Jon Favreau and Roy Choi on their next adventure in food and cooking with their celebrity friends.
Netflix Original: ‘Unbelievable’ — Coming Sept. 13
An important topic in today’s discussions, “Unbelievable” follows the true story of a young girl who was wrongfully charged with lying about her rape. Not only that, but two female detectives go on a long journey to discover the truth.
Netflix Original: ‘The Politician’ — Coming Sept. 27
This fictional dark comedy tells the story of high school student Payton Hobart. He has known he is going to be President of the United States since he was 6 years old, so he pursues being student body president. However, getting there has never been harder … or funnier.
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MOVIE: “READY OR NOT” (2019) DIRECTOR: MATT BETTINELLI & TYLER GILLET
which her in-laws hunt her down to fulfill their family ritual. Grace must stay alive to win. At first, it is easy for “Ready or Not” to be written off as just another slasher-stalker film, but the film avoids clichés and finds a balance that is satisfying as a horror-comedy. Scenes that make the theater tense as the Le Domases close in on Grace are often broken
EDITOR’S RATING:
by cruel, yet equally laughable moments. Weaving puts on an incredible performance as Grace that is reminiscent of her role in
BY ADAM DOUGLAS A&E EDITOR
the 2017 Netflix original “The Babysitter.” She is charismatic and expressive, portraying both fear and frustration in a relatable way. Her reactions to situations make Grace feel human, and as ludicrous as some moments are, they do not feel too far-fetched. While graphic, the gore serves as a bit of comic relief, but there are parts in the final moments of the film that came
off as unnecessary, purposely trying to shock the crowd. Overall, “Ready or Not” is entertaining and worth seeing in theaters. The action never stops, the suspense is always building and the mystery behind the Le Domases game will keep you guessing until the very end. If students are looking for a good horror film for the fall season, “Ready or Not” is it.
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SPORTS
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Lancers host WWPA
CBU water polo looks forward to hosting first ever WWPA championship
front of our fans is motivating enough, but we need to focus on first things first.” The Lancers will be competing in the Bruno Fall Classic Sept. 7-8 in Providence, RI. The team has strong players to rely on this season including senior captain Logan Mena, criminal justice major and attacker; captain Christian Britton, junior business administration maBY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR jor and attacker; goalie Gabe Thorne, junior business adminThis November, California istration major; and Zach LowBaptist University's men’s wa- ery, junior kinesiology major ter polo will host the Western and attacker. Mena said he looks forward Water Polo Association Championship for the first time in to the process through this seaprogram history. The team is son and the moments he will looking forward to hosting such have with his team. Throughout a big tournament at home, but his career as a Lancer, Mena has is beginning the season with a dedicated significant time to the program. game-by-game approach. “Hosting the WWPA ChamThe Lancers will travel more this season, including four trips pionship at home this year that require flights. Head Coach has given the team a sense of hope and pride,” Kevin Rosa said Mena said. “This he is looking forwill make the ward to getting team motivated good games in as throughout the preparation for season knowing the team. our time (to win “We’re going to the championplay those games Logan Mena, ship) is coming." to play good teams CBU men's senior captain to be prepared towater polo team ward the end of has not yet won the WWPA the season,” Rosa said. The end of the year tourna- championship tournament, and ment is what the coaches and to host it at their home pool is team look forward to all sea- more motivation to strive for son, hoping to win and advance. the championship spot. "As a team we are very exEight teams will compete for the title and a berth in the cited to host the WWPA for the NCAA tournament. The Uni- first time. We are going to try versity of California, San Diego, and defend our home pool and bring back a WWPA championwon the 2018 title. “It’s a great opportunity for ship. We are excited and ready us to host one of the biggest for this year's season," said tournaments of the year,” Rosa Hunter Barnett, sophomore said. “To have the opportuni- business administration major ty to do it at our home pool in and attacker.
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This will make the team motivated throughout the season.
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Freshman attacker Hunter Barnett plays defense against Yurii Hanley from the University of California, Davis, during a match at the Lancer Aquatics Center.
SPORTS briefs
MEN'S SOCCER
After drawing 1-1 with California State University, Northridge, in an exhibition, the Lancers opened the season 1-0-1. On Sunday, California Baptist University put together a well-rounded performance in a 4-0 victory over Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Rafael Vacas Barba led the way with a goal and two assists. CBU now prepares for a highly-anticipated crosstown showdown Sept. 6 at home against the University of California, Riverside. Last season, CBU dropped a thrilling 2-1 match in extra time against the Highlanders.
WOMEN’S SOCCER California Baptist University is off to a strong start in the 2019 season, outscoring opponents 7-3 on the team's way to a 3-1 record. Amy Aquino and Ari Coronado both have a pair of goals thus far. After edging Southern Utah University 1-0 on Sunday, the Lancers now turn their attention to a road matchup Sept. 6 against Saint Mary's College of California.
MEN'S WATER POLO The Lancers open their 2019 campaign Sept. 7 with the first of three tough non-conference tournaments that precede the home portion of their schedule, which begins Sept. 26. It all starts with an East Coast trip that takes CBU to Providence, RI for the Bruno Fall Classic. Then the Lancers will be tested against opponents from a comparable California league in the Golden Coast Conference as part of the WWPA/GCC Challenge.
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Diana Araneta, senior chemistry major, tees off on her first hole of the 2018-2019 season for CBU. The Lancers went on to win three DI tournaments.
Women's golf recognized for work ethic, impressive GPA BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
California Baptist University's transition to Division I last year involved more traveling for student-athletes and finding new ways to balance academics, sports and personal life. CBU’s 2018-2019 women’s golf team worked hard to maintain their academics while setting the bar high for their performance in DI. The Lancers notched the third-highest team GPA in the NCAA with a GPA of 3.831. Head Coach Marc Machado said he stressed the importance of academics to the team by always checking in and by encouraging the women to introduce themselves to professors, ask questions and
seek help from academic advisors. Machado said it is important to recruit players who are well-rounded and a great fit for CBU. “(We look for) not just somebody who dominates on the golf course, but somebody who also has skill in life management, someone who is mature and puts the team first and also puts academics as a priority,” Machado said. “I point them in the right direction, but they do all the hard work.” Jocelyn Chee, junior applied statistics major, said she worked hard in finding and maintaining a balance between academics and golf. Chee found herself having to give up her leisure time and set goals in order to be successful. “Goal-setting has helped
me a lot throughout my student-athlete career. I would set daily goals or semester goals,” Chee said. “Once I achieved those goals, I would reward myself with some free time." For Samantha Martirez, senior journalism and new media major, working ahead of time was on time. “Golf practices are long and when we’re in season, it feels overwhelming, so it’s important for me to keep track of the work I do,” Martirez said. “I don’t procrastinate, especially on big projects. I try to do my work days or weeks ahead of time.” The team faced challenges when it came to juggling school, golf and, for some, parttime jobs. Martirez said she went back and forth between
her studies, golf, trainings and her job. It was her most difficult year, but communication with her professors and boss was key. After all the team's hard work and their encouragement toward each other to stay focused, the third place finish in highest GPA was rewarding. “It is not easy to maintain the highest GPA in DI and we all have worked hard to achieve it,” Chee said. “This (reward) shows that our team is well-rounded, and we strive for our best on and off the course.” The Lancers said they are thankful for each other and the push to become better student-athletes. This accountability makes them motivated to continue to work hard for the upcoming season.
OPINION LANCER ON THE STREET
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How have you grown over the summer?
Mary Lombard Freshman Pre-nursing major
Jonathan Hurtado Freshman Graphic design major
Madilyn Grutzmacher Freshman Liberal studies major
Riley Shin Junior Pre-nursing major
Morgan Pounds Freshman Worship arts major
“I have a different outlook on the world for sure. Coming to CBU really makes you think about others.”
“I got a lot more motivated after graduating high school and it gave me perspective.”
“I’ve learned to live on my own and develop new skills to live without my parents and do it on my own.”
“I was taking a summer anatomy class among other things and I worked hard and worked through it and persevered. ”
“Since being (at CBU) I’ve grown socially and its forced me to get out of my comfort zone.”
Gun control action cannot wait forever
BY SIENNA DARULA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
On Aug. 7, Amnesty International issued a travel advisory warning for international travelers coming to the United States. The advisory warns travelers of gun violence in the country as a result of insufficient gun regulation. Gun violence has become such a serious, life-threatening issue in the United States that the country is now recognized around the globe for the issue. The advisory states, “Under international human rights law, the United States has an obligation to enact a range of measures at the federal, state and local levels to regulate access to firearms and to protect the rights of people to live and move about freely without the threat of gun violence. The government has not taken sufficient steps to meet this obligation.” As news of the travel advisory spread across the internet, people reacted in different ways. Some were shocked, disappointed or frustrated. It was a reality check for many people, including myself. The problem has gone too far while everyone has been arguing about different methods of gun control. Far too many people are so afraid of getting their right to own a gun taken away that they do not want to enact simple restrictions or background checks into the process of buying a gun.
I recently saw a widely shared post on Facebook that said in 1962, anyone could order a gun in mail-order catalogs. According to the post, there were no background checks or restrictions at the time, yet there were also no mass shootings. “So it’s not about the guns, it’s about the people,” it said. I thought about that last sentence for a few minutes, rather disappointed. If the problem is the people, not the guns, then perhaps those problematic people should not have such easy access to guns. Do the 17,000 people who shared the post agree that mass shootings have absolutely nothing to do with guns? CBS News reported Sept. 1, which was the 244th day of the year, that there have been 283 mass shootings in the United States to date. This means 2019 is on track to end the year with an average rate of more than one mass shooting per day. It is not OK to ignore the problem. It is not OK to blame only the people who abuse the guns. It is not OK to pretend that this problem is normal, or even worse — for the problem to become a new standard in the American future. There are many different ideas on how guns need to be regulated, which is part of why it is difficult for everyone to agree. People who already own guns need to be aware of their safety features and store them in a safe space, especially away from children. Be aware of unusual behaviors or red flags in others. Regardless of whether or not someone owns or desires to own a gun, it is time for a change in policy. There may not be a quick and easy, perfect law to make everything better, but the United States needs to try to make a change. We do not want to stay on track to average more than one mass shooting per day in 2019.
Pay for entertainment content every time
BY ABIGAIL WOLF
MANAGING EDITOR
In 2019, students and young adults everywhere have access to a plethora of entertainment options on both paid and free platforms. When given the opportunity, many young people prefer to view content for free, regardless of whether the platform on which they are viewing content is legal. Accessing entertainment content illegally has never been easier. From using third-party websites to convert YouTube videos to MP4 files, jailbreaking apps and downloading
movies through direct-download torrent websites, there are a variety of ways to pirate entertainment content or view it for free. But just because it is easy does not make it morally right. Many do not realize that accessing entertainment content this way doesn’t just effect them, but is destructive to the structure of the entire entertainment industry. The Recording Industry Association of America says music piracy is the main reason that industry revenue has been cut in half since 1999. While the average American may not be concerned by a “decrease in revenue” felt by artists in the entertainment industry, students do care about being able to access their favorite music, and a downward spiral that collapses the music industry is a big problem. A news report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry shows more than one-third of global music listeners are still pirating music. There has been a rise
in legal streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, but this is not halting the illegal distribution of content like some creators hoped. As a result of the revenue losses that occur when people pirate music, the U.S. economy lost $12.5 billion in revenue and 71,060 jobs in 2018.
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As a result of revenue losses that occur when people pirate music, the U.S. lost $12.5 billion in revenue and 71,069 jobs in 2018.
The film industry has experienced similar losses. Major blockbuster films, such as “Iron Man 3,” employ more than 3,500 people for the production of each film. Most of these people are not movie stars, but rather, everyday workers who lose their jobs and receive
lower wages because of budget cuts when movies get viewed illegally. After learning the extent of the negative impact of viewing and downloading entertainment content illegally, many wonder what they can do to stop this dangerous spiral. The most important step is to educate others on the issue. This is not just a way for poor college students to save a buck on free entertainment, but instead something that is destructive to the music and entertainment industries that so many enjoy. These negative effects could mean students will not get to enjoy quality content in the future if paid entertainment content becomes unsustainable. So purchase a Spotify subscription — make sure to sign up for its student discount — and rest assured that a subscription rewards the thousands of people who work on the production of this content and allows them to continue making content we all love.
Respect presidential authority vision in our country following the election of President Donald J. Trump. Bitterness and resentment toward a sitting president is not a new thing in politics and it has happened on both sides of the political spectrum in the past. After every recent election some people claim that the newly elected president is “not my president.” However, disrespecting the office of the BY MISTY SEVERI MANAGING EDITOR OF BANNER ONLINE president of the United States is un-American. I was raised in a “God and As children we are taught that yelling and screaming will country first” type of family. not get us our way. The same My dad was an Army captain goes for us now as adults re- before I was born and his regarding presidential elections. spect for the country is someThe country is more polarized thing he has carried with him than ever and friendships have all of his life and passed down been ruined because of the di- to me and my sisters.
The idea of blatant disrespect toward a president is not something I can support. Throwing a fit about a candidate not getting elected is disrespecting democracy. I will always respect the office of the president, regardless of who is elected to that office. It is perfectly acceptable to not like a person, yet respect the office he or she holds. One example of this was when the mayor of El Paso, Texas, Dee Margo, welcomed the president even though they belong to opposing political parties. He respected the office and hoped the president could help aid the city in the aftermath of the El Paso shooting. It is also acceptable to have a difference in opinion from someone else. However, end-
ing friendships just because they voted for a different candidate or think differently is what needs to stop. I did not vote for Trump in the last election, but I would never claim that he is not my president. He was not my candidate, but he is my president. I am an American and he is the president of the United States whether people like it or not. There were people in the country who voted for him; there were states that he won for a reason. Regardless of the reasoning, we all need to respect that and move on. Instead of arguing about the past, people need to trust the democratic process and respect the office of the president, regardless of who holds it for the time being.
Open-mindedness does not work without love
BY TYLER BRADLEY
MULTIMEDIA DIRECTOR
In a world where new ideas spread like wildfire and controversy spreads just as fast, being open-minded almost seems necessary to survive in this political and social climate. Through the advent of social media, those who fail to relinquish their values for more progressive ones can find themselves the target of scrutiny on a national level. Because of this trend, being open-minded has become something that is expected from society as a whole. At its core, being open-minded is an admirable concept. Being receptive to new ideas and
the way others perceive the world is a great way to grow as a person and learn from people different than yourself. It fosters unity and allows us to hone in on what we believe and what the truth of an issue is. However, we often get lazy about it. Being open-minded takes a lot of work. It takes humility to admit that your viewpoint may be limited and it takes empathy to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. All of this takes precious energy from our already busy lives. However, when we get lazy, we miss the point of being open-minded.
Being open-minded has gone from the idea of being considerate to all to accepting everything. When we do this, we are no longer being open-minded with our thoughts. In fact, we are not using our minds at all. We accept everyone’s choices without thinking, failing to learn from them or understand their position on the subject. Sometimes it is not laziness that drives this. It can be tempting to let everyone else do what they want because that justifies our own actions. It allows us to legitimize some of the decisions we are making regardless of
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It takes humility to admit that your viewpoint may be incorrect and it takes empathy to put yourself in someone else’s shoes.
whether we have really thought about what we believe in. Somehow this has become the status quo. What is expected from the individual is a blanket acceptance of everyone’s beliefs
rather than a blanket acceptance of the value of everyone’s opinion. Everyone is right. The irony of all of this is when an individual has a belief that does not allow for this type of flexibility they can be labeled as ignorant, despite the fact that they may have put more thought into their values than those who criticize them. In a time of such division in our country, we have to resist this temptation. We must be willing to put in work and get back to the heart of what it means to be open-minded: loving others.
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