Volume 67 | Issue 3 | October 4, 2019
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The life of a ballerina —
Explore the misconceptions of being a dancer in everyday life.
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E-juice company faces lawsuit for marketing to underage consumers.
Lilly Singh launches her career on a new platform.
Student crowned Miss Nicaragua, celebrates roots BY JASMINE SEVERI ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Downtown Riverside is an epicenter for Riverside’s businesses and helps contribute to the economic success of the city.
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CBU shapes Riverside economy CBU has notable economic impact on community, local businesses BY NATHANAEL HOVDA
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Early in the morning, cars line the curbs in the blocks surrounding a dark grey build-
ing in East Riverside. The “V” on the store’s “Video Town” sign hangs upside down, and outside, a small wooden sign reads “COFFEE IS HERE.” Inside, a line of customers curves around the register as 80’s rock plays from overhead. Only a few feet away, an industrial-sized roaster churns a fresh blend of coffee beans. Arcade Coffee Roasters, now in its third year of business, has become a niche for young, local coffee lovers, in spite of its non-
descript and sometimes itinerant locations around the area. Lukas Baker, who has worked with the shop for more than a year, operates the roaster, and leads Arcade’s partnership with California Baptist University’s Wake Up Wednesday. After two years of growth, WUW is one of the most popular events on the university’s campus. Baker says a few hundred students stop by for the event each week and that with their partnership—and hot
espressos — growth will only continue. Even for a coffee shop almost eight miles away from CBU, it is surprisingly rare not to see students in the tasting room, a name Arcade cofounders Shane Levario and Stevie Hasemeyer call their common area. “We see a significant increase at our Tasting Room when CBU is in session,” Hase-
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Ever since she was a young child, Azucena Orozco, senior journalism and new media major, watched the Miss Universe pageant with anticipation each year. She would watch with pride as the women representing her family’s country and her own heritage, would cross the stage as Miss Nicaragua, and hope she would win Miss Universe. Watching the Miss Universe pageant with her family while she was growing up inspired Orozco to take pride in her heritage and instilled in her a desire to represent her country like the women she admired, so much so that she started competing in pageants when she was 16 years old. This year, after a threeyear break in pageants to focus on getting a bachelor’s degree in journalism and new media with a focus on broadcast, Orozco was crowned Miss Nicaragua for the organization “Comite de Festejos de Centro America” (COFECA) Sept. 8 in the Celebrity Center in Hollywood, Calif. for their parade on Sept. 15. Previously, she competed in a pageant in 2015, her freshman year of college, for Miss California USA. COFECA is the Confederation of Central Americans in
the United States, whose goal is to promote cultural awareness of Central American culture to people in the United States. Each country in Central America has ambassadors whose job is to promote their country’s culture to members of COFECA. Orozco said she feels it is important to promote cultural awareness for her family’s country, especially now when Nicaragua is experiencing political turmoil. Yet, Orozco still remains proud of her heritage. Members competing in pageants represent charities during the competition and Orozco represents her own nonprofit. Every year at Christmastime, the Orozco family saves up money to donate to a church to provide toys for every child in Orozco’s mother’s home province of Muy Muy Matagalpa, Nicaragua. This has been a family tradition ever since Orozco first went to Nicaragua when she was 5 years old. “It was such a big culture shock for me,” Orozco said. “I grew up in Southern California. ... It was so shocking to me to see little kids on the side of the road with no clothes on. I didn’t comprehend that; I just thought he was naked because he wanted to be naked.”
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Theater students to bring ‘Godspell’ musical to life BY SOFIA ENEQVIST NEWS EDITOR
California Baptist University’s theater program is putting on a rendition of “Godspell” for its fall 2019 production. The show first hit the stage in the ’70s as a response to the violence and war happening during that era. The show’s creator, John-Michael Tebelak, wanted to spread the message of love during a time where there was little. “Godspell” follows the life of Jesus and his disciples as told by the Gospel of Matthew. The story follows his crucifixion, different parables and Jesus’ last days on Earth. The production has been given a modern-day twist by being set in a CBU café. Lisa Lyons, adjunct professor of theater and director of the play, said she is looking forward to a show portraying a celebration of God’s love. “When you watch the show, you feel the love Jesus has for his people,” Lyons said. “As an audience member, you are a part of that. You are learning as he teaches what it takes to follow Christ every day.” “The show is a very creative process. They say in the script you want to draw on the
The cast of ‘Godspell’ runs through a scene in which they form an alter during a rehearsal for the upcoming show, which opens Oct. 11 in the Wallace Theatre.
strengths of the actors. We are always laughing, trying out new things and trying to be funny — relying on the talents of the actors. It’s been new and fun to do throughout the show.”
The cast is made up of 14 students, all playing themselves in the show. The rehearsal process had a fast turnaround of about four weeks. They started in the first week of school by
learning Act 1. The second and third weeks were dedicated to learning Act 2 and the show’s musical numbers. In the final week, they focused on running through Tech Week and
preparing for opening night. Ryan Lee, junior communication studies major, plays John the Baptist and Judas in “Godspell.” For this production, it is typical for one
Hayden Schuljak | Banner actor to play both roles. Lee has been doing theater since he was 5 and said he enjoyed his time at CBU working with Lyons and
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Orozco said she initially had a hard time comprehending what it meant for Nicaragua to be a developing nation. “It took my mom explaining to me that, no, he’s not wearing clothes because he has no clothes. Nicaragua is a Third World country,” Orozco said. Orozco’s first pageant was Miss Nicaragua USA. Miss Nicaragua USA is a pageant for Nicaraguan American girls from all over the United States to come and represent their heritage, hosted in Los Angeles. For Miss Nicaragua USA, Orozco got second place, referred to in pageants as first runner up. At this pageant, she met Aida Obregon, the director for COFECA’s Nicaraguan section. Obregon has been a supporter of Orozco since they met and she asked Orozco to be Miss Nicaragua COFECA this year. Maggie Padgett, Orozco’s aunt, said she has always helped and supported her niece when she participates in pageants. “I’ve seen her grow through all these years and turn into a beautiful, intelligent woman,” Padgett said. “I like her courage and her determination to follow her dreams. I hope she can achieve her goals. I’ve always been telling her to be constant and disciplined – to reach out – and she’s been doing it. We’re always supporting her in whatever she’s involved in.” Jazmin Orozco, Azucena Orozco’s 15-year-old sister, said she is not a pageant participant herself but is her sister’s “little
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Azucena Orozco, senior journalism and new media major, was crowned Miss Nicaragua by COFECA. assistant” when preparing for her pageants. “Azu is an amazing sister,” Jazmin Orozco said. “I grew up helping her, being backstage with her sometimes and being her little assistant on the side.
I think she’s an amazing queen when it comes to pageants. She knows how to represent the title very well.” Although Orozco took a break from pageants for the past three years, she plans to
represent Nicaragua and her roots in more pageants in the future and hopes to continue to raise awareness for Nicaraguan culture and raise money for Nicaraguan charities close to her heart.
New gun laws proposed after mass shootings BY JESSICA CEJALVO ASST. NEWS EDITOR
In the wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats in the House Judiciary Committee proposed three new plans to attempt to limit gun ownership with the goal of reducing the recurrence of mass shootings and incidents of gun violence. There have been 310 mass shootings in the United States in 2019 alone. According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of Sept. 23, there have been 41,142 total shooting incidents, resulting in 10,926 gun deaths and 21,690 injuries. After August’s mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, President Donald J. Trump called for a new gun control legislation. Trump has voiced his opinion on whether he would support background checks on multiple occasions. The three bills proposed by the Democrats to the House Judiciary Committee were H.R. 1236, H.R. 1186 and H.R. 2708. H.R. 1236, the “Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of
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The root of the issue is the individual that wants to harm another human being. Ben Higgins,
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2019,” provides grants to help state, tribal and local efforts to remove firearms from individuals determined to be a danger to themselves or others—commonly known as “red flag” laws. H.R. 1186, the “Keep Americans Safe Act,” regulates large-capacity ammunition feeding devices, such as a magazine or belt, making it illegal to import, sell, manufacture or possess such devices. H.R. 2708, the “Disarm Hate Act,” prevents a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime from obtaining a firearm. One of the biggest fears regarding this law is violating someone’s constitutional rights.
Congress passed the Second Amendment, the “right to bear arms,” on Sept. 25, 1789 and ratified it on Dec. 15, 1791. The amendment states: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Dr. Amy Stumpf, professor of society and religion, said she is concerned about the issue of modern gun control. “In its original context, civilians should be able to arm themselves against the government. I don’t think our founding fathers intended for us to be a society where we can just shoot one another. The Constitution may say we have the right to bear arms, but Jesus says we do not have the right to kill our neighbor. At some point we have to decide if we’re subject to the Constitution or subject to Jesus,” Stumpf said. Dr. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science, acknowledged how sensitive gun control can be for people. “The right to bear arms
protects the individual right to own guns. That right can be regulated, but given the Supreme Court has said there is a constitutional, individual right to own a gun, we can’t constitutionally eliminate gun ownership,” Porter said. “We need to keep ourselves updated and more aware of the subject at hand, rather than letting our emotions get the better of us.” Ben Higgins, junior criminal justice major, said his views on guns may be different than some Californians because he grew up in Alaska, where guns are just an object people use. “The root of the issue is the individual that wants to harm another human being. An example is Cain and Able in the Bible. The weapon used to kill was a rock. The root of violence cannot fully be charged at guns, the issue is humanity,” Higgins said. As of Sept. 20, Trump and his administration have not come to a consensus on the matter of what type of gun control reform is ready to be enforced.
Pink on Parade brings awareness to breast cancer BY JASMINE SEVERI ASST. NEWS EDITOR
This year’s Pink on Parade event will begin Oct. 19 at 7:30 a.m. at Ryan Bonaminio Park and Mount Rubidoux. There will be two walks: the 5K walk at 9 a.m. and the family fun walk at 9:15 a.m. Every year, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink Ribbon Place, a nonprofit organization and Riverside’s breast cancer resource center, has been doing a walk called Pink on Parade every October since 2011 to help raise awareness for breast cancer, and fundraise for Riverside’s first breast cancer resource center. The Pink Ribbon Place is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and support to those who have been diagnosed with cancer and
the loved ones who help them through it. They offer strength recovery classes, nutrition classes and support groups with guest speakers for different types of cancer, as well as both individual and group counseling to current and former cancer patients and their families. Other resources include bra banks, prostheses banks and wigs banks with fittings, all at no cost. The Pink on Parade walk involves a hike up Mount Rubidoux. All participants, some of whom have experienced breast cancer firsthand, will wear pink shirts in support of those fighting against cancer. Nicole Stovicek, director of the Pink Ribbon Place and CBU alumna, spoke about the walk and the overall experience of the event. “(Climbing Mount Rubi-
doux) is symbolic,” Stovicek said. “A lot of these people just got through cancer treatment. They just climbed their own mountain of sorts, so to be able to be well enough to do something like that again—to get to the very top—means a lot to them.” Breast cancer affects one in eight women and one in 883 men in the United States Taylor Deyoe, senior nursing major, said she has been directly impacted by breast cancer as her mother had breast cancer only two years ago. “We were on a trip in Mexico, and she just felt her body didn’t feel right,” Deyoe said. “We got back from Mexico, and she went to the doctor and got a mammogram and there was a .1 spot on her breast, and they staged it at stage zero. She decided to get a double mastecto-
my just to be safe.” Julia Waulters, junior exercise science major, had a grandmother who passed away from breast cancer. “She was my mom’s mom, and they were really close. When you’re really close with your mom and see her go through that—that’s her mom,” Waulters said. “It was hard seeing her go through that from a distance.” Pink on Parade is open to the public. Anyone can register to participate in Pink on Parade online at pinkonparade. org. The cost for survivors and adults to participate is $30 while students and seniors cost $20, with a T-shirt included if registered by Oct. 7. The registration cost increases to $40 for survivors and adults and $30 for students and seniors on Oct. 8. Children under 10 are free.
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his peers. Last year, Lee also played P.T. Barnum in CBU’s spring production of “Barnum.” “This story is more personal because the story is of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Growing up these are stories we all heard: parables of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son,” Lee said. “It brings a faith aspect into it, which is not found in a lot of shows. It is a fun way of telling the story of Jesus and his disciples.” As is customary in adaptations, the directors do not change much of the script. In “Godspell,” however, it is encouraged to modernize the show in order to make it more relatable to viewers. Kelsie Cauldren, freshman commercial music performance major, will be singing “Bless the Lord” in Godspell and playing herself. During her short time in the theater program, Cauldren said she has connected and grown closer to other cast members. “Everyone supports each other. It is a loving environment. The show is like a family,;everyone is close and it’s great,” Cauldren said. “‘Godspell’ is a big ensemble show so it’s so nice that everyone clicked so fast. It feels like a family on stage.” Lyons has been teaching and directing at CBU for the past 7 years. Her students said they value her support and trust as they go through the production process. “Every show I have been in has been directed by Lisa, which I am incredibly thankful for. It is cool to work with someone who trusts you that much and is supportive of you,”
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OIL ATTACKS IN SAUDI ARABIA Drones attacked the Khurais oil field and Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia on Sept. 14. The attack created fires that damaged the facility and oil supply. Yemen’s Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for the assault. According to BBC News, the United States and Saudi Arabia accused Iran of involvement after Saudi Arabia discovered the drones were not launched from Yemen and the weapons used were Iranian. However, Iran has denied participation. President Donald J. Trump plans to send U.S. troops and supplies to the Middle East to strengthen air defenses. The Abqaiq oil processing facility is the largest oil processing site in the world. According to Fox Business, the recent attack damaged 5 percent of the global oil supply, causing gasoline prices across the world to rise. This oil shortage might continue to affect prices for years to come.
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Jarrod Maas, senior theater major, sings out on stage in the Wallace Theatre during rehearsal for the upcoming CBU production of “Godspell.” The all-student cast began preparing for the musical performances in early September. Lee said. “Working with her has been fantastic, she is very trustworthy and supportive. She is good at calming us down and reminding us that the point is to have fun and put on a good show.” Cauldren also said she admired the director of “Godspell.” “Mrs. Lyons lets us express ourselves. Many of the jokes in the show are written by her
but many of them we wrote on our own. A lot of directors won’t do that in the college environment,” Cauldren said. CBU’s production of “Godspell” shows a group of tight-knit students acting out the last chapter of Jesus’ life in a creative way. It is a show in which non-Christians and Christians can come together and experience the love of Jesus through music.
“Godspell” will be performed at Wallace Theatre on Oct. 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 12 and 19 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for general admission, $12.00 for students, seniors, and CBU faculty and staff and $10.00 for CBU students. Viewers can purchase tickets online at www.calbaptist.edu/ theatre or at the box office in Wallace Theatre.
The California Air Resources Board approved the Tropical Forest Standard on Sept. 19. This standard outlines a plan to lessen tropical forest destruction by regulating programs through which companies that emit greenhouse gases can purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions. The money from the credits would support tropical forests. The Tropical Forest Standard aims to slow the deforestation of tropical forests, which is the reason for about 11-14 percent of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. These emissions can contribute to climate change. The standard was approved recently because of the growing number of fires taking place in the Amazon rainforest. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, more than 87,000 fires have burned in Brazil this season. Supporters of the standard hope this new plan will help combat the destruction of tropical forests such as the Amazon.
VACCINE EXEMPTIONS
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 276 into law on Sept. 9. It was written in response to physicians submitting falsified medical exemptions so parents could avoid immunizations required for children. The law aims to reduce outbreaks like the measles epidemic that occurred this year. According to the bill, the state’s Department of Public Health will create a statewide electronic medical exemption request database by January 2021 to monitor vaccination exemptions. The new law will require the department to investigate medical professionals who grant more than five vaccination exemptions in one year and to examine the immunization reports of schools that have a vaccination rate of less than 95 percent among their students. Supporters of the bill believe it will improve statewide public health, but opponents fear it will restrict the rights of parents to make medical decisions for their children.
New ‘red flag’ law passed in California BY JESSICA CEJALVO ASST. NEWS EDITOR
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Hologram concert comes to Riverside BY SOFIA ENEQVIST NEWS EDITOR
Buddy Holly and Ray Orbison are hitting the stage from beyond the grave through the power of hologram technology. The Rock and Roll Dream Tour made a stop at the Fox Theater in Riverside on Sept. 30. Backup singers and a live band accompanied the holographic performances, adding to the overall experience. The tour is being put on by Base Hologram, a company that specializes in hologram performances. The company is known for producing once in a lifetime holographic productions that create a genuine concert experience. Holograms are 3D images created by light through lasers or other light sources. The science behind holograms is called holography. It is a growing industry that is
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You just can’t replicate live music. Lance Beaumont,
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impacting the production of live performances. The sensation of hologram concerts started in 2012 at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival when Snoop Dog performed alongside a hologram of Tupac Shakur. Lance Beaumont, associate dean of graduate studies and program development for the School of Music, said he believes the music industry will not be affected by hologram concerts. He emphasized the phenomena is only
marketable from a standpoint of deceased or retired artists. Hologram concerts allow consumers to experience artists they might never otherwise be able to in their lifetime. “It could become a phenomenon, in the sense that an artist can do a live streaming experience that seems very real in multiple locations,” Beaumont said. “You just can’t replicate live music. It’s all about the experience. People are paying for the experience more so than the ‘wow’ factor. Technology will get someone in the door once but maybe not twice.” Hologram concerts are valuable from an educational standpoint because they allow students to look at an artist’s mannerisms on stage and evaluate how they perform. Watching artists in a 3D environment would aid students in the commercial music industry.
Caleb Gonzalez, sophomore computer science major, has discussed hologram technology in his computer science courses. “It is amazing what they are able to produce through 3D technology. The technology is used in many movies and TV shows as a way to portray things that aren’t really there,” Gonzalez said. Marlena Muro, sophomore film major, said she believes the idea would only work for big-name artists who are deceased. “If the Beatles had a hologram concert I would like to go, because I know I would never have the chance to see them live” Muro said. Hologram technology is used by visual effects companies to create characters that cannot be represented by a human, and it is redefining the experience of live performances.
Several gun control bills attempting to limit the number of semiautomatic guns an individual can purchase were sent to the Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 11. Among the several gun control bills sent was the “red flag” law. The “red flag” law is a state law that authorizes courts to issue a protection order, allowing the police to temporarily confiscate firearms from people deemed by a judge to be a danger to themselves or others. The legislation is an attempt to hopefully prevent mass shootings from occurring as often as they have been. Currently, there are 17 states now that have approved some version of a “red flag” law. Stephen Brown, associate professor of behavioral science, voiced his concern about societies vulnerability in situations like these. “It’s a normal policy for schools to give earthquake drills but now schools are having to add a drill course in surviving a mass shooting. There are several signs on campus that state, ‘In case of an active shooter, here are the steps you should follow.’ Sadly, this is the kind of world we live in now,” Brown said. Brown also pointed out how people are often quick to point fingers when something goes wrong and they need
someone to blame. “We want to blame the government for our problems but there is only so much they have control over. People who want to injure another human being will go to extreme measures in order to accomplish this, they will do whatever it takes,” Brown said. John Higley, professor of criminal justice, acknowledged people’s concern about the number of guns in the world. “There are millions of guns out there; it is not possible to get them all but the best we can hope for is that the ‘red flag’ law is better enforced than previous laws,” Higley said. Collin Magness, senior international business and anthropology double major, has witnessed firsthand the impact associated with guns violence. “I’m from Fresno and the statistic is a person is shot every five minutes. It is not just mass shootings we need to worry about, its single shootings as well. I’ve witnessed gun violence, I have lost people to gun violence and it’s not necessary,” Magness said. Magness also voiced his support of “red flag” laws. “There is a need more than ever before to expand the ‘red flag’ law. (Anyone) should be able to take action and report it” Magness said. To better enforce the California red flag law, the United States may need to develop a stronger working relationship between communities and law enforcement.
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Life with Juniper Mae How a Shelter Dog Turned Emotional Support Animal Changed My Life for Good
She cares for me unlike any person and always makes sure I’m doing OK without me asking or feeling embarrassed.
A plastic straw, a food wrapper, a cigarette butt, some water bottle lids and a fork. What do all these have in common? They are some of the most common pieces of trash found by volunteers during this year’s International Coastal Cleanup. The International Coastal Cleanup is an event held once a year on September 21 all around the world. Its goal is to encourage people to help stop trash pollution at their local beaches. At California beaches, the California Coastal Commission helped organize the event and arranged specific cleanup spots, one of which was at Huntington Beach, Calif. At this location, volunteers were given resources and materials to be able to help pick up waste from the beaches and parks. One volunteer group present at the Huntington Beach cleanup was California Baptist University’s Environmental Science Club, who brought roughly 20 volunteers to help pick up the waste. Of these volunteers was Madison Santiago, sophomore environmental science major, who says she is passionate about ocean conservation. “The cleanup spreads awareness,” Santiago said. “There are a lot of little kids here and educating them is very important. Even if they do not pick up a lot of trash they are being exposed to, ‘Oh, there is plastic here and all these people are helping clean it up. Let me do that, too.’” Santiago said she understands the importance of the Environmental Science Club attending the cleanup. “If we do not do it, then who else is going to?” she says. In participating in the cleanup, volunteers hope to invest in the next generation. “It all starts with them. I want them to understand that volunteering is a great step to making the world a kinder place,” Cruz says. Another volunteer, Zyanya Rubio, sophomore biology and environmental science double major, said she feels the weight of helping the next generation. “For future generations, if we do not pick up the trash, they are not going to get to enjoy the beaches like we do because there is going to be a lot of trash and plastic. It is not going to be a safe place
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ATIONAL CLEANUP for people to come bring their families and enjoy,” Rubio says. “They won’t be able to go swimming in the ocean and they won’t be able to eat the fish in the ocean or go surfing, or anything like that, because it is going to be destroyed and full of plastic. It won’t be safe for anyone.” According to the California Coastal Commission website, “Marine debris affects at least 817 species worldwide, including all known sea turtle species and about half of all of marine mammal species. More than 80 percent of these impacts were associated with plastic debris.” This plastic debris was found in overwhelming quantities on the day of the cleanup, with more than 45 million plastic pieces picked up, according to the Ocean Conservancy.
Four Legs Good Bakery One Student’s Journey in the Vegan Baking World
Food is love. No one is happier than when you bring them a sweet.
Read these stories and more in the fall issue of Pursuit magazine, on newsstands this October. Korah Robinson | Banner
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Ballet requires discipline, precision BY SOPHIE GRAVITT
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Ballet is often viewed as an elegant form of art. Ballerinas are trained to make dancing look easy, which they often do well despite the fact that this form of dance is much harder than it looks. The difficulty of ballet often goes unrecognized. This craft requires an immense amount of dedication, commitment and self-discipline. Ballerinas must build strength while practicing flexibility and self-control. Kristy Kane Mapes, head coach of California Baptist University’s dance team and owner of Kane Dance Academy, said ballet is challenging because it requires both physical and mental discipline.
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Alexis Cardenas, sophomore business administration major
“Ballet is different from other sports because it is difficult in that not only is it extremely athletic in training and movement, it is also artistic and expressive. Ballet trains the whole body and the mind,” Mapes said. When it comes to ballet, ev-
ery movement must be precise. Ballerinas are trained to have complete control over every muscle in their body. When practicing ballet, dancers must be aware of every movement, no matter how small. Brittney Colvin, junior communication sciences and disorders major, has been practicing ballet for 16 years. Colvin said that since she tends to be very organized and structured, ballet has always been the perfect activity for her. “I love ballet because it is black and white. While it is structured, it is also expressive. Dancing is a soulful connection. Ballet is challenging because it takes a lot of patience. You have to train your body to do things it may not be capable of doing yet, and you also have to make it look flawless,” Colvin said. Ballerinas are constantly under pressure. In addition to staying committed to their physical training, they must learn ballet terminology, keep a positive attitude and maintain their physical appearance. Ballerinas have high expectations for body image. They work hard to keep a lean figure to look graceful and elegant on stage. Alexis Cardenas, sophomore business administration major, said she has been training in ballet for 15 years. She has trained at prestigious ballet schools in New York City and Seattle. Even though being a
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Alexis Cardenas, sophomore business administration major, begins stretching and warming up at the barre before practicing her routine. ballerina has been challenging, her passion for ballet has remained constant. “I wouldn’t be myself without dance; it’s all I know. It has been challenging because of the body image expectation. At the age of 12, teachers were already
telling me I should eat less so that I can look a certain way. However, ballet has taught me to attain a classier, more professional aura, which has been very beneficial,” Cardenas said. Ballet is structured and form is everything. Not only do
ballerinas have to strain their bodies, they also have to mask the strain while doing it. Dancers are trained to keep a smile on their face regardless of the pain they experience. What differentiates ballet from other sports and makes it
a form of art is that dancing is all about appearance, rather than winning or losing. Ballet is beneficial practice for many people and has even been practiced by football teams because it trains athletes to discipline their bodies and minds in new ways.
New WellTrack app, Counceling Center offers resources for students BY MARY MOLINA
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Anxiety, stress, depression and more — mental health issues are something that affect some college students. Whether it be through a family member, friend or their own personal journey, most people have been touched by them in some way and dealing with mental health issues has had a long-standing stigma attached to it. The California Baptist University Counseling Center is using a new app called WellTrack. According to the Counseling Center, this app is free and designed to help students comprehend their feelings of anxiety, stress, depression and more while learning how to possibly help reduce those feelings. Dr. Mischa Routon, associate professor of psychology, said all college students experience some stress every generation, but it does appear anec-
dotally that students are dealing with more issues in our current culture. “We do know there is a rise in suicide, which is measurable. Also the media and the emphasis on the troubles of the world is 24/7. There is not the same degree of interpersonal connection and a lot of technology can be isolating, Routon said. “Also, there is fear in reaching out for help, fear of being judged, fear of being labeled weak, not being a good Christian or being labeled not mentally well.” It has been shown that many different factors can accumulate and lead to issues with anxiety, stress, depression and suicidal thoughts. These problems among college students are unique because they are accompanied with such a substantial new phase of life. Dr. Virgo Handojo, professor of psychology, said in America people tend to be more individu-
alistic. The decline of social support and emphasis on family involvement can create more stress. “When you go to college, society tells you that it’s time to be independent, academically, economically and from your parents. You lose your support system — your family — and are introduced to the stressors of college including having a lot of assignments at once,” Handojo said. “Students are no longer children anymore and not a fully grown adult yet either.” With all of the transitions and stressors that college students face, WellTrack is a resource. This self-help app provides online tools and uses components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help its users with issues. Through the app, users can take a wellness assessment, gain self-help therapy tools and track their progress. A debate has arisen over how resourceful an
app for mental health could be — and whether students are even open to using an app for help with something so personal. Carissa Arguello, senior kinesiology major, said she sees the new WellTrack app as a positive method for dealing with some of the mental health issues that students face. “The app can affect students in a positive way by helping them track their mood and maintain their stress levels. It’s a convenient way to help students maintain good mental health,” Arguello said. Mental health is an important issue that affects many. There are plenty of resources to help those struggling. Students can reach out to friends, parents or trusted adults like staff and faculty members. They can also speak to a counselor at the Counseling Center or download WellTrack, available now.
Providing support for friends, family who are battling cancer BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR
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Many lives have been affected by cancer, whether it be individuals suffering from cancer or their loved ones. As common as this disease is, it can still be hard to fathom the news of a family member’s diagnosis. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2019 alone, an estimated 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States. For those who fall under this statistic, a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing adjustment. Having support from friends and family remains one of the most important factors when it comes to fighting cancer; it is important to have hope despite the possible setbacks and disappointment. Autumn Tores, associate marriage and family therapist at the California Baptist University Counseling Center, said supportive friends can be the deciding factor in whether someone with cancer stays hopeful. “With an illness, especially one like cancer, grief can kind of set in even just at the diagnosis stage. It’s not an easy thing to go through. It can be very scary and isolating, the way life functions for them changes as well as responsibilities and goals.
Things that are usually normal may not be the same anymore, so just help them walk through that and adjust,” Tores said. Jason Scott, mayor of Corona, lost his wife, Dee Scott, in 2017 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Scott said he, like many, found this time in his life to be emotionally challenging.
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You don’t have to walk through that alone. There’s people out there who love and support you. Autumn Tores, associate marriage and family therapist
“I felt very helpless, while at the same time trying to help her in every way. My emotions went in every direction, but I can’t imagine the emotions she experienced at all times,” Scott said. “I tried to ease her pain by providing more pillows, ice packs or heating pads, medications, hugs, kisses and caresses. I will always wish I could have done more for her.” Support can come in many forms, whether it be physical
gestures, tangible objects or emotional support, anything and everything can help make it easier. For those who may not even know where to begin, it is important to remember simply being present to spend time with those loved ones can make a difference by surrounding them with the comfort and love they need. Tores said encouragement can make a big difference when it comes to having hope. “Encourage them to reach out to other resources, whether that’s a group, a pastor, a church or a counseling center such as (CBU’s), to help them with the parts of it you can’t help with. Remember, it’s not all on you,” Tores said. Tores said having a family member or friend who has cancer can be overwhelming to handle alone. “You don’t have to walk through that alone. There are people out there who love and support you. God is there for you and he will walk with you. You’re not alone in it. You don’t have to be alone in it,” Tores said. For further resources regarding a diagnosis with an illnesses such as a cancer, visit the Wellness Center, located on CBU’s health science campus.
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October 4, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 3
Commuters face obstacles with traveling long distances BY MARY MOLINA
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Living in a dorm is seen as one of the many rites of passage for first-year college students. Yet, a large portion of the student body’s college experience does not include living on campus. With around 4,500 commuter students, many travel from within the Inland Empire to attend school at California Baptist University. Commuters can relate to each other through shared daily life experiences such as having to pack a lunch and time when they leave school to beat traffic. Traffic and a strict daily schedule is especially important for those who drive longer distances. Yareli Lopez, freshman kinesiology major, commutes three days a week from Yucaipa. Driving home from school can take anywhere from 35 minutes to over an hour. “When I hit heavy traffic commuting so far, I hate how long I’m stuck in it. I feel like I’m wasting so much time that could be used for homework or socializing,” Lopez said. While traffic has an effect on commuters, so does the number of days they have to drive to school. “I am only here three days a week, which makes it harder to get involved. I don’t want to waste gas, but I will stay a while after my classes and hang out in the lounge, or I like doing the exercise classes at the Rec
Center,” Lopez said. Every commuter has a different experience traveling to and from CBU. Danielle Rico, junior kinesiology major, commutes from Moreno Valley and drives for around 25-30 minutes, but she said she enjoys some of the perks that come with being a commuter. “I get to see my parents. I get to go home and sleep in my bed. That’s what I like,” Rico said. The Community Life staff does a great job of helping commuters feel a part of the CBU community. Daniel Garcia, program coordinator of new student programs, said the Community Life Office likes to create spaces for commuters to connect with each other. “We provide the commuter lounge in Cottage One, a space for commuters to go between classes. We found that was something commuters were missing, with those awkward times between classes (when) they don’t have a dorm they can go back to,” Garcia said. “Everything is open for commuters to be a part of. Making commuter students feel a part of the CBU community is one of our biggest goals.” Commuter students can find camaraderie in their shared experiences that come with commuting. The variety of students living on and off campus, make CBU a diverse university to attend.
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Aleyda Perdomo (left), sophomore Christian studies major, and Amanda Kurowski, junior intercultural studies major and Community Life intern, happily serve snacks and drinks from the South Asia booth at Taste the Nations in Harden Square at California Baptist University.
CBU ‘tastes’ the nations BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR
The annual Taste the Nations event took place on Oct. 1 in Harden Square with many California Baptist University students in attendance. At this event, students were able to learn more about a variety of cultures that are represented on CBU’s campus and around the world. Students could try various traditional foods and drinks that are familiar to different countries. Countries such as China, India, Australia, South Korea and Japan set up booths with foods for students to try. Anna Krevi, sophomore exercise science major, said this was her second year attending Taste the Nations, which has exposed her to some foods she had never tried before. “I got to try a worm. That
was the most exciting one to try. It’s fun to experience it and see what other people eat. I always like food. Last year I tried a cricket,” Krevi said.
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It’s fun to experience it and see what other people eat. Anna Krevi, sophomore exercise science major
Leslie Shelton, director of international student services, said the purpose of Taste the Nations is to not only give students the opportunity to learn about different countries, but also help international students feel more included on campus. “International students really appreciate that we are
celebrating their culture and it kind of brings a little bit of their home to CBU,” Shelton said. Shelton said something new they added to the event this year, was a rice tasting component for each country. “We partner with Community Life so several of the interns were chatting about Taste the Nations and a couple of them came up with the idea of a rice tasting. So, we worked with a ricer to get different types of rice from different countries because that’s a really popular dish in basically all countries, but it looks different and it’s made differently in all those places,” Shelton said. The most popular food at the event was the Boba tea. Shelton said the Boba is what everyone looks for when they come to Taste the Nations. Jules Meeter, junior psy-
chology major, is a Community Life intern and said she has enjoyed working the event just as much as she enjoyed attending it as a student her freshman year. “This event has been wonderful each year, but I do think it gathered a bit more people this year, which is awesome. I always hear people talking about the new food they tried and how some people have never heard of it. Its a super neat way to learn more and make relationships,” said Meeter. In November, the week before Thanksgiving, international celebration week will take place. It will include more food, along with activities and sports for students to participate in. Follow the CBU international center on Instagram to stay updated on future events promoting cultural awareness.
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Randi Wuflestad, junior journalism and new media major, admires her work after painting and decorating three different signs for Halloween.
Lifestyle Tries: festive Halloween signs BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Halloween is approaching and that means it is time to decorative for a new festive holiday. Do not settle for a boring dorm room when you can decorate with these creative and fun Halloween signs instead. To create each sign, supplies required include orange, black, white and purple paint, along with glitter, paint brushes, three differently sized wooden signs, a ruler, a pencil and glue. All of these supplies can be found at local craft stores such as Michaels for less than $20. This DIY should only take a few hours to complete all three signs. However, be sure to take your time when it comes to painting to ensure the final result is as precise as possible.
To create the “Ghost” sign, follow the steps below: · Step One: Draw the outline of a ghost in the center of the wooden sign with a pencil. If necessary, look up an outline of a simple ghost to get a more accurate sketch. Then, take some white paint on a small brush and paint along the edge of the sketch. Use a bigger brush to fill in the rest and let this sit for an hour to dry. · Step Two: Take the black paint and a small brush to draw on eyes for the ghost. Be sure the eyes are equal in size and have an oval-like shape. · Step Three: Using the orange paint, draw the word “boo” in the middle of the ghost. Leave equal room on both sides of the letters to ensure it is proportionate. · Step Four: Next, use the
bottom of a paint bottle to trace circles around the ghost and paint them orange. · Step Five: Dabble glue into each circle and sprinkle orange glitter over top. Let this set for one to two minutes and then shake the excess glitter off of the artwork and onto a piece of paper for easy clean up. To create the “Spooky Vibes” sign, follow the steps below: · Step One: Using a ruler, draw a rectangle in the center of the wooden sign, leaving a halfinch border around the edge. Fill this in with purple paint and let it dry for an hour. · Step Two: In the top center of the rectangle, draw the word “SPOOKY” in print writing with all letters capitalized. Trace the letters with white paint. · Step Three: In the bottom center of the rectangle, draw
the word “vibes” in cursive writing and, again, trace along the letters with white paint. · Step Four: On both sides of the word “vibes,” use a pencil to draw a small bat. If necessary, search online for a simple picture of a bat outline to reference the shape. · Step Five: Fill the two bat drawings in with black paint. Once it has dried, deposit glue within the bat drawings and sprinkle black glitter over top. Let this dry for one to two minutes. Then, shake the excess glitter off. To create the “Happy Halloween” sign, follow the steps provided below: · Step One: Paint the wooden board black and let this sit for an hour to dry. · Step Two: Using the circular bottom of an object that
fits within the first panel of the wooden sign, such as a water bottle, trace five circles onto the top center of the sign and paint them orange. · Step Three: Using white paint, spell out the word “happy” letter by letter inside each orange circle. · Step Four: Along the bottom half of the sign, draw the word “Halloween” in cursive writing. · Step Five: In the upper left and right corners of the sign, use white paint to draw a vertical and horizontal line about 3 inches long along the border. Then, paint three more white lines, equally spaced within each border line. Connect the lines at the ends by painting C-shaped bridges to each line. Continue this step three more times, each time painting closer
to the corner. This will create rows within the spider webs. · Step Six: Deposit glue along the outline of the word “Halloween,” and sprinkle white glitter over top. Let this sit to dry for a few minutes and then shake the excess glitter off. Do not worry about making mistakes when painting. When painting this sign, a wet paint brush accidentally fell on it, spilling orange and white paint onto the black background. However, mistakes like this can easily be fixed by re-painting over the error, making it look as if it never even happened. Creating these Halloween signs is not only an inexpensive option but a fun activity roommates can do together to get into the Halloween spirit. So put on the scary movies, pull out the candy and get to painting.
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Students experience different cultural foods at Taste the Nations
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thusiastically serves delicious food from East Asia to Nicole Yang, sophomore psychology and christian studies major. 4. Amanda Law, freshman chemical engineering major, tries different types of rice from around the world at the Taste the Nations event. 5. Savory Maamoul biscuits and baklava from the Middle East.
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October 4, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 3
CBU adds new runners BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
This year, California Baptist University’s cross country and track and field teams welcomed 17 newcomers. Ten men and seven women from all over the world, including countries such as France, South Africa and Bulgaria, have joined the team under Adam Tribble, head coach of cross country and track and field. The newcomers mesh well with the team in its thus far successful season. Both teams have achieved program-high rankings in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA Division I Western Region Rankings. Tribble said he understands joining a new team can be a difficult adjustment. To help players adjust, he explains how good and bad days will exist while encouraging them to put on blinders and stay focused. “Control the variables you can control and do the best you can each and every day,” Tribble said. “If you work hard and recover properly, you’ll perform better.” Newcomer Giedrius Valincius, freshman kinesiology major from Kalvarija, Lithuania, has had a number of diverse experiences in running. Valincius ran internationally in Europe, participated in European cross country championships twice and managed to qualify for the European U20 championship finals while running steeplechase. Valincius will travel to represent Lithuania July 18-21 at the upcoming 2019 European U20 Championships in Boras,
Sweden. Valincius said he is excited to be a part of a team that is rising at CBU. “I want to take part in this movement and help the team achieve great things,” Valincius said. “The only thing stopping us is the NCAA eligibility. We look forward to competing in the conference championships and expect to win it." Marta Afonso Lourenco, freshman applied statistics major from Matosinhos, Portugal, is on the women’s cross country track and field team. Tribble said Lourenco is a player who stands out. Despite being far away from home and her family, Lourenco said she finds it a pleasure to call herself a Lancer. “I have the opportunity to train with the best athletes, which allows me to improve my performance as a long-distance runner,” Lourenco said. “I couldn’t have asked for better conditions than these." Along with Valincius and two other Lancers, Wiktoria Klebowska and Emilie Renaud, Lourenco will also be competing at the European U20 Championships. Lourenco will run the 5K. The Lancers had the opportunity to bond during their preseason camp held in Big Bear, where the men and women trained in higher altitudes for a week. While in Big Bear, they also got to know each other better and focus their goals. Men's and women's cross country will be competing at the University of California, Riverside, Highlander Invitational Oct. 19 at 7:30 a.m.
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Timothy Legemet, freshman pre-nursing major, competes alongside teammates in a cross country meet at the University of California, Riverside.
Cullen's Column It is hard to deny there is something special about college sports. If college sports were not special, The Banner would not be able to dedicate two full pages biweekly to covering the university’s athletic programs. There are 15 college football stadiums larger than the biggest National Football League Stadium. On top of this, there are five arenas used for college basketball that have a larger capacity than the largest arena of the National Basketball Association. While the Cincinnati Bengals struggled with attendance and brought in an average of almost 15,000 fans under capacity, college football programs were packing stadiums across the country and across all competition levels. It is obvious there is a one-of-a-kind aspect to college athletics that even professional sports lack. The question then transitions to why college sports are so special to people. There is a handful of different reasons for this. In an interview on ESPN’s “First Take,” former University of Florida football star Tim Tebow used the differences between college and professional sports to argue against a recent legislation passed by the California legislature that would allow compensation for college athletes. Where Tebow stands on athlete compensation is inconsequential in answering the question at hand,
but many of Tebow’s points help explain why college sports mean so much to so many fans “Now we’re changing it from us, from we, from my university, from being an alumni where I care, which makes college football and college sports special, to then (change that mentality to) it’s not about us, it’s not about we. It’s just about me,” Tebow said. Regardless of the public reaction to Tebow’s opinions on athlete compensation, he touched on something very insightful in his interview. The clan mentality of college athletics is unrivaled. Tebow’s comments about “us” and “we” ring true in college fanbases across the country. This sense of identity also partially explains why sports at California Baptist University are so successful. From current students to alumni of the original California Baptist College, the fanbase has a reason to feel a part of every win. This is also why CBU basketball was able to move from Van Dyne Gymnasium into the Events Center — a venue almost five times larger — and rank fourth in college basketball attendance in Southern California all in the span of just two years. Students, alumni, community members and fans all over the nation and even here at CBU are taking in college sports in massive quantities to feed their voracious appetite for this level of competition.
Miranda Hald, senior public relations major, hypes up her team before a soccer game against the University of Idaho Vandals.
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Lancer team captains become key to athletic success at CBU BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
Just like any professional sports team, varsity teams rely heavily on the leadership figure of a captain for each team. Team captains help to lead, motivate and guide the team. The position of a team captain is earned and the responsibilities are to be taken seriously. “Captains play a really vital role on the team,” said Rick Rowland, head coach of men's and women's swim and dive. “Just for guidance and direction. I can’t be with the team all the time, so when I’m not with them they can be a person that the team is comfortable going to with things they are strug-
gling with.” Rowland also said captains need to be able to lead by example, and he has certain criteria for an athlete to qualify for the role. “They need to be somebody that has been in the (athletic) program for more than a year, has strong faith, somebody who can follow the school rules, and definitely somebody who is willing to lead and can also be a strong example,” Rowland said. Each coach determines team captains differently, as the captains serve as leaders and assist the coach in guiding the team. CBU’s swim and dive team carefully names their captain by a peer vote and coaches vote. Jocelyn Chee, junior ap-
plied statistics major and captain of the women’s golf team, said a captain has the role of being the bridge between players and the coach. “I help the team so that there is no barrier in communication,” Chee said. Chee emphasized the importance of a captain in sports with long, competitive seasons. “Another responsibility is to keep our team members motivated,” Chee said. “Golf is a year-round sport so it’s going to get exhausting at one point, and as a team captain I am responsible for keeping them motivated and pushing to be better.” Chee said she tries to make sure the team members bond, which can be as simple as meeting up for lunch. She tries
to bring the student-athletes together to strengthen their team chemistry. Samantha Martirez, senior journalism and new media major, said she recognizes the importance of Chee’s role of the women’s golf team. “Jocelyn sets the example for us,” said Martinez. “She is a problem solver." When the team is unsure of how to go about certain issues ,Chee uses her problem solving skills to clarify. As a team captain Chee sets the example by encouraging the team to practice more often and providing positive perspective when the team is feeling discouraged. “The team captain sets the standard for the team,” Martirez said.
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CBU Impact
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meyer said, adding that he wants “as many students and staff tasting our coffee as possible.” Arcade is only one of many businesses throughout Riverside that interacts consistently with CBU students, and that relationship is symbiotic. Luke Villalobos, Riverside’s Policy and Program Coordinator, said CBU students are continuously contributing to the city’s economy and shaping its growth. “Every trip to the movies, every coffee, every transaction students are making goes right back into the city,” Villalobos said. Those are only some of the more nuanced contributions CBU students make to the city, with housing, work and tuition generating millions within the economy as well. Villalobos, who also serves as Riverside’s point of contact for faith-based organizations and nonprofits, said CBU has the added benefit of being a private, nonprofit university, essentially allowing it to budget more freely than state-funded colleges. Quantifying exactly how a university utilizes these budgetary freedoms is difficult, but not impossible. Economic impact reports published by colleges and research groups are designed to capture an idea of a college’s role in the community. One thing to note, however, is the variability of these reports for rapidly-growing private universities like CBU. City Manager Al Zelinka said the multitude of considerations to undertake in a reliable study
Many CBU students choose local coffee shop Arcade Coffee Roasters as a place to do homework and get coffee, making it a hot spot for economic growth in Riverside. dictate whether researchers are looking for “back-of-napkin information” or for something more in-depth. Historically, public colleges are primary contributors to impact reports, in part because
they can be utilized in calling for greater governmental funding. Riverside’s Economic Development Department, which partnered with CBU for its study, said CBU contributes on the order of $570 million to
Riverside each year, all things accounted for. That number is rising with record enrollment. Fostering its relationship with the city has been a natural consequence of CBU’s rapid development, and Kent Dacus,
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On March 11, 2011, a large earthquake and tsunami struck Japan and caused a complete nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant. Although this disastrous event took place eight years ago, the impact and controversy surrounding it are evident today. This nuclear meltdown caused serious contamination of the environment in the surrounding area in the form of radiation poisoning and pollution. In a recent trial of three of the power plant’s executives, all three were acquitted and found not guilty of negligence and not properly ensuring the plant was safe in case of an earthquake. However, with the sheer level of the disaster’s impact for years to come, many still want someone on when to place blame. Another recent issue in regard to Fukushima is what to do with the large amount of contaminated water that resulted from the disaster. A recent proposal is to dump the polluted water into the ocean. This decision is highly controversial because of the risk associated with disposing of radioactive water and the lack of other options. Dr. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science, said even though the water they are considering releasing is radioactive, it has been treated and had the most harmful elements removed, leaving only tritium — a mostly harmless element. “The environmental controversy has developed because there are some reports that the water actually contains more radioactive elements than tritium. If these reports are true, then there would be a legal issue because the documents claim the water contains other elements in concentrations above legally permitted limits,” Porter said. “What happens really depends
on what is actually in the water, and groups such as Greenpeace and neighboring countries like South Korea don’t want to take the chance.” This idea has been met with significant backlash from those concerned about the negative impacts dumping the water will have on the environment and the economy in Japan. Dr. Marc Weniger, professor of business, emphasized how the negative toll on the environment and economy are connected. “Who’s responsible doesn’t so much matter, it’s about how you solve the problem that’s being created,” Weniger said. “Now most of our fish in the Pacific are radioactive to some degree. It really could eliminate the Pacific food supply. There are a lot of countries in the world that will not buy Japanese fish because of higher levels of contamination from Fukushima.” However, Weniger also emphasized the decision to put the water in the ocean was most likely a decision made out of necessity because of the difficulty of disposing of radioactive waste from nuclear disasters. Despite this, the controversy surrounding the negative repercussions of Fukushima continues to concern many. Lauren Daurio, senior public relations major, mentioned her concerns about the situation. “There should be other solutions that are more friendly to the environment. Just because there’s no room now doesn’t mean you can’t find room,” Daurio said. “It’s going to come back around to everyone who is connected to the water.” Putting the radioactive water into the ocean may be harmful; no action has been taken yet to get rid of the water. It remains to be seen if this will be the chosen solution to an ongoing problem, the impact of which could be seen for many more years.
the university’s Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services, said this is intentional. The university actively strives to be a good neighbor to businesses, organizations, and residents of the city. Dacus
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added that CBU never wants to be “just an organization that takes for its own benefit,” but one equipped to serve. “The City of Riverside helps CBU get better, and CBU makes Riverside better,” Dacus said.
Oil stocks see increase due to conflict in Middle East BY CASEY MALDONADO ASST. & TECH EDITOR
On Sept. 16, Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities were destroyed by a drone attack that resulted in the largest supply disruption ever recorded. The attacks were a result of an ongoing dispute between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who took credit for the incident. Because the oil facilities were badly damaged, 50 percent of the production in Saudi Arabia is temporarily offline and will not be restored until late November. With the oil production in its current state, it has caused a jump in oil prices, therefore creating phenomenal trading opportunities within Saudi Arabia. The oil stocks have continued to rise since the attack, which has been affecting the United States by way of gas prices in California surging past $4. The relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia remains intact, which has resulted in the U.S. standing by Saudi Arabia and helping however they can. Dr. Chris McHorney, department chair of history and government, said there is an expression to describe the strategic partnership of the United States and Saudi Arabia; “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” “The willingness of the United States to consider military retaliation and ultimately impose additional economic sanctions on Iran in retaliation for the attack is an indicator of the strength of the relationship,” McHorney said. Companies such as Chevron are concerned about oil prices skyrocketing because this will not benefit the market. Davor Škarić, junior political science major, said the demand for natural gas and oil has decreased in most European countries. “Naturally, the rising cost of oil affects the economy of most Western nations, which in turn is affecting our own lives through steadily rising gas prices,” Škarić said. With oil stocks rising, students at California Baptist University have also been affected by the oil facilities getting damaged. Payton Roth, junior kinesiology major, said gas has become extremely expensive as a result of the oil stocks rising. “It’s unfortunate the oil facilities were damaged. Hopefully they get fixed soon so gas can go back to around $3 or so and it can be more affordable,” Roth said. According to CNBC as of Sept. 30, the Saudi Arabian crown prince announced the oil prices will continue to rise. For oil stock prices to either go down or remain at a consistent level, efforts need to be made to stop Iran and oil’s global impact.
11 BUSINESS &TECH Ford makes plans to release new electric truck October 4, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 3
Company is planning to revamp wellknown F-150 BY NATHANAEL HOVDA
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR It was more than 100 years ago when Henry Ford released the legendary Model-T, a personal vehicle that could outpace and outlive horses while still being affordable for most Americans. In 1909, Ford made 11,000 cars and by 2020, the company plans to virtually stop its traditional car production. However, that does not mean Ford will stop making vehicles. Ford Motor Company, now seeking to rebrand and renew its lineup, has vowed to move away from sedans and secure its spot as the nation’s leading seller of trucks and sport utility vehicles. For almost four decades, its F-150 pickup has been America’s best-selling vehicle. But as new competition arises from companies such as Toyota and Honda, the brand is looking to redefine what it means to make a pickup truck, taking many ideas from Tesla’s playbook after Tesla announced an electric truck proposal in 2017. In September 2019, Ford announced it will be rolling out an all-electric F-150 before the end of 2022. While some factors like range and horsepower may face hurdles in competition between gas and diesel trucks, electric pickups have significantly improved torque and towing capacity. Conrad Beattie, sophomore electrical engineering major and truck owner, said while the concept has merits, there are
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Ford’s new truck was featured in a commercial in which the truck raced and pulled a freight train. This video was the first look of the new vehicle Ford gave to its audience. some serious disadvantages of electric pickups. “At the end of the day it comes down to convenience, and right now it’s not that convenient to have an electric vehicle with the cost, and it can only take you so far without having to charge again,” Beattie said. Historically in the automotive industry, the words ‘affordable’ and ‘all-electric’ do not go hand-in-hand. After announcing his company’s prototyping for a competing all-electric truck, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said consumers should expect to pay a little less than $50,000 for a base model — a number
As more people get more concerned with environmental issues, the demand for electric vehicles increases. Dr. Bob Namvar, professor of economics
most in the market for a new vehicle would not consider along the lines of “affordable”. But in Ford’s case, entering a new market with its flagship model will not only bring in new customers, but will bring down prices.
Dr. Bob Namvar, professor of economics, said Ford’s strategy with the electric F-150 shows they are here for the long haul. “As more people get more concerned with environmental issues, the demand for electric vehicles increases over time and the market share of electric cars will exceed gas vehicles,” Namvar said. Dr. Anthony Donaldson, dean of the School of Engineering and professor of electrical engineering, said while the idea of expanding electric vehicles beyond sedans is a step in the right direction, there can be misconceptions as to the actual
benefits of electric vehicles. Consumers often hear from auto-makers the benefits of electric, but it takes more energy to produce electric vehicles than those which use gasoline or diesel, their batteries pose environmental hazards for disposal and the electricity used in charging is still produced with heavy pollutants at power plants. “It’s not as compelling a case from an environmental standpoint to say, ‘I’m driving electric.’ I think the real advantage of electric is you keep particulate pollution out of the air locally; you can control where that pollution is produced,”
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Donaldson said. Donaldson said electric vehicles are better in the long term for the environment, but when compared to other methods they only contribute a small fraction to the global climate concerns they seek to eliminate. Finding economical and safe ways to dramatically cut down on harmful energy pollutants is an ongoing battle and automakers can only do so much in that fight. If other companies follow in Ford’s footsteps of pushing the envelope on electric innovation, gasoline vehicles may soon become the next Model-Ts of the 21st century.
Juul faces lawsuits over dubious marketing tactics BY JANE ROBERTUS
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Spotify expands into podcasts BY CASEY MALDONADO
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Students often need some sort of getaway and when they cannot physically leave campus, listening to music or podcasts is the way to go. Spotify recently announced it is changing the game and are striving to become the ultimate podcast hub. Spotify is a well-known Swedish business that consists of music streaming with a variety of genres. Their highest user base is millennials, as 72 percent of their users are between the ages of 18 and 24. Dawn Ostroff, the chief content officer of Spotify, told the Los Angeles Times the new vision for the company involves a heavy focus on podcasts. Recently, Spotify has been looking into and buying businesses more directed toward podcasts rather than just music. Podcasts, series of audio files that can be downloaded and listened to anywhere and while on the go, are often a source of
entertainment and educational content for users across the board. Podcasts can be informative if students are looking in the right places. Since Ostroff joined Spotify about a year ago, there has been a significant increase in available podcasts. Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, professor of communication, said podcasts are a great way for students to learn. “In order for Spotify to get the attention of students, they need to keep their podcasts under 15 minutes, otherwise it is like watching a show. Keeping podcasts between 10 minutes and 15 minutes would be the most effective,” said Pearson who will be teaching a class in the spring 2020 semester titled “Principles of Podcasting and broadcasting”. Many students, however, prefer to listen to music in their free time rather than podcasts because it allows them to relax. Alyssa Reimer, senior photography major, said she has ex-
perienced podcasts popping up on her Spotify feed but has never felt inclined to listen to them. “I think podcasts are a great idea. Unfortunately, I am a visual person, so I don’t prefer podcasts,” Reimer said. Most students listen to podcasts either early in the morning or late at night since school is their primary focus. Mikaela Edwards, sophomore communication sciences and disorders major, said she is interested in discovering new podcasts and listening to ideas people are sharing. “I listen to podcasts most days, although less often since coming back to school and getting busier with classes and homework. A larger percentage of my time using Spotify is dedicated to listening to music rather than to podcasts,” Edwards said. Students interested in learning more about podcasts can take Dr. Pearson’s class in spring 2020.
A generation that has almost completely abandoned cigarettes has now found a new way to get its nicotine fix. Vaping and e-cigarettes are the latest trend, with their influence extending even to teenagers, despite the legal vaping age of 21 in California. As the negative side effects of vaping become more public, many are beginning to turn on the companies selling these products. Juul is no exception. The trendy e-cigarette company now faces a variety of lawsuits within the United States — both in regard to the side effects caused by using their products, as well as the alleged use of illegal marketing strategies meant to specifically target underage consumers. Lisa Lorraine, marketing and communications manager of The Greater Folsom Partnership, emphasized how much power marketing can have over a consumer. “Marketing has replaced real research in our culture,” Lorraine said. “Product claims are often how people educate themselves instead of personal research or consulting professional reviews and research on the subject.” Lorraine also elaborated on how the fall of cigarettes may have helped Juul and other vaping companies find success, as people sought alternatives falsely advertised as being less harmful, along with their high-
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Lisa Lorraine, marketing and communications manager of The Greater Folsom Partnership
tech appearance and wide variety of flavors. “All these factors made them successful among youth and uneducated people who believed their claims and did not research the true impact of choosing to use this product,” Lorraine said. However, Lorraine also noted companies that use misleading or false advertising are not usually successful for long. “Products have life cycles and improvements are made and should be communicated as well as changes to formulas and ingredients. In the case of Juul, the kids and young adults who’ve suffered from the use of their products will outweigh any perceived value their product brought to the market,” Lorraine said. However this does not necessarily people will all be willing to stop using Juul’s products and similar products from other vaping companies. Abandoning these harmful products will take time, effort and more information about the threats they pose. Maddy Hsieh, junior nursing major, said she has seen
this illegal marketing strategy at work, but believes the addictive nature of these products is the main issue. “Though various forms of media may portray Juuling to be a better alternative to smoking, I believe the root of the issue is the addiction,” Hsieh said. “Companies will target the younger population because they are in search of identity, security and purpose.” Mollie Braley, junior exercise science major, said she blames the popularity of Juul and other vaping companies among younger people on culture’s normalization of it. “They see Juuls are popular and participating in that seems to be a normal thing to do,” Braley said. “The companies know this and want to continue to expose the younger generation to it to keep them addicted,” Braley said. Braley also attributes the appeal of Juul’s products to the lack of knowledge that surrounds them. “There hasn’t been as much research done about their effects, while cigarettes have a reputation of causing lung cancer and other major health problems,” Braley said. As of Sept. 25 the company has decided to halt advertising in the United States and faces a proposed ban on all flavor options. With these new changes and new side effects being discovered, the question of whether this will be enough to put an end to the popularity of vaping remains.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT October 4, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 3
Riverside hosts Modern Vintage Flee downtown Vendors share handcrafted art to sell to the Riverside community BY ADAM DOUGLAS A&E EDITOR
Riverside is full of rich history and artistic talent, which is why Inspired Vibe Events brought the Modern Vintage Flee to downtown Riverside on Sept. 28. The Modern Vintage Flee is an artisan and vintage shopping experience where vendors in Southern California bring their handmade crafts and antiques to sell to the community. They also have a food market, DIY classes, live music and other activities. Amber Halvorson, director of operations and co-founder of Inspired Vibe Events, said they chose Riverside after hearing great things about the city. “We had heard amazing things about Riverside. The thing you look for in communities is whether they have appreciation for the arts, (as well as) communities that like to come
out and like to gather. They’re going to embrace something that’s built for them and really get behind it in a significant way, and many times that’s getting themselves directly involved with the event to some degree,” Halvorson said. Halvorson said she has helped throw numerous events in Southern California that raise awareness for merchants and businesses and “turn sidewalks into outdoor shopping malls.” Halvorson added that their mission is to create a place in the community that connects people. “For us it’s about throwing events that cultivate community through creativity, as in the artisans through connection. Sometimes it is about creating those opportunities for the community to come out and interact with each other,” Halvorson said. One vendor, Kodiak, sells vintage skateboards inspired by the ‘60s and ‘70s. The owner, Victor Hernandez, brings his business to markets in his spare time. Hernandez praised Inspired Vibe Events for their coordination with the Modern Vintage Flee. “I saw (Inspired Vibe Events) on Instagram and I started following them and they contacted me. I’ve done one
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Victor Hernandez, the owner of Kodiak Hand Made, happily explains the process behind how he hand makes each of his skateboards. other event with them. It seems like they put a really good effort in putting these together. I can imagine it’s a great deal of work. They’re pretty well organized,” Hernandez said. Another vendor, Olive and Feathers, sells handcrafted jew-
elry. Designer and owner Jenny Robinson said she was drawn to the market because of how much promotion was given to vendors. “I was really drawn to this market because I saw a lot of potential in it,” Robinson said.
“I saw a lot of events where people have asked for money from the makers, but here they really wanted to bring out and promote the makers.” The Modern Vintage Flee only comes around twice a year, but Inspired Vibe’s next event
will be Pumpkin in the Pines, which will feature a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating and other activities for family and friends. Pumpkin in the Pines will run Saturdays and Sundays starting Oct. 12 and 13 through Oct. 26 and 27.
Apple brings original shows and movies to Apple TV+ BY ADAM DOUGLAS A&E EDITOR
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At Apple’s keynote event Sept. 10, Apple finally unveiled that its new streaming service, Apple TV+, will launch Nov. 1 for $4.99 a month. What separates Apple TV+ from the other streaming services is its dedication to strictly producing original content. Some of the original titles recently announced include “See” starring Jason Momoa, “The Morning Show”, featuring Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell and “Dickinson”, starring Hailee Steinfeld. One Apple employee at the Victoria Gardens location said with the amount of names attached to the service, said he believes Apple could produce some well-developed content. “Apple, being the Goliath that it is, has the backing to churn out some really topquality content. The fact that it
would be entirely original just ally a content producer. It will makes me more hyped for it,” be interesting to see whether they can shift gears into content the Apple employee said. Apple’s choice of Nov. 1 as creation because really they’ve a launch date is a marketing only been distributers in the strategy to compete against one past,” Winter said. However, Winter said she of the most anticipated streambelieves Apple’s biggest advaning services to date, Disney+. tages are their reDisney+ sources and consumlaunches Nov. er base. 12 for $6.99 “Apple has a hisa month. Not tory of success so if only is Apple anyone can do it, it is beating their probably them. But I release date, think it will be a chalbut their price, as well. Dr. Natalie Winter, lenge for them. They Dr. Naprofessor of marketing have enough resources that they can throw talie Winter, and management some money after a professor of risk. They’re set up marketing and management, said despite Ap- to do well at it. They have loyal ple’s head start and price point customers and they have finanadvantage, it will be difficult for cial resources,” Winter said. According to the Financial Apple TV+ to find its footing in a Times, Apple has invested $6 new marketplace. “Disney has a lot more po- billion into its new service. Dr. Douglas Lainson, astential opportunity to be successful whereas Apple is not re- sistant professor of strategic
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management, said he believes while its investment gives them a competitive advantage, good content is what matters most. “If you look at how much they said they’re going to spend on this, it is an extraordinary amount of money. I think Apple’s success at this is pretty high,” Lainson said. “Good content is always valuable. If Apple can create good content and solid shows with good scripts, then I think they can do some really good things.” Lainson said he believes Apple TV+ launching earlier and for less money than Disney+ will help, but Disney+ still has them beat by already having well established movies and television shows. It still remains to be seen how a company known for its hardware and distribution will do in producing. Yet, with good direction and quality, Apple could find great success in this new market.
YouTuber Lilly Singh becomes the first female to host a late night show on NBC Singh brings representation with ‘A Little Late with Lilly Singh’ on NBC BY DYANA VILLA
ASST. A&E EDITOR
There are many late night hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and James Corden, but Canadian YouTuber Lilly Singh is bringing something new with her late night talk show, “A Little Late with Lilly Singh.” Singh will be the first woman to launch a late night talk show
on NBC. She began making videos in October 2010 under the name of “superwoman” in which she openly discussed her struggle with depression and how she dealt with emotions. In her videos, she also includes fun pieces shedding light on Punjabi Culture and skits that show Punjabi people, an India-Aryan ethnolinguistic group closer to Northern India, going about their daily lives. In March, NBC announced that Singh would host her latenight talk show as a replacement of “Last Call with Carson Daly,” which ended Sept. 12. According to a video posted by Singh on the NBC website, Singh wants her show to be different from “white men” talk shows and hopes to introduce new perspectives by being a woman of color who identifies
herself as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Rochelle Webb, freshman business administration major, said she is following Singh’s YouTube content and is not surprised she is starting her own late-night show. “Lilly is giving good representation to several communities implemented in a lot of different places and she is adding to that by being supportive,” Webb said. A late-night talk show with a female host has never been featured on one of the major broadcast networks before, and viewers and critics of Singh eagerly await the results. “I support the movement. I like the idea, but it could be a dangerous thing, like what happened to Dave Chappelle who attempted to do the same
thing. But if she does it proper- work is a big step forward for a ly it could work out fine,” Webb woman who represents many minority groups. stated. “It really brings something Celeste Bailor, freshman psychology major, said she likes different into the entertainment atmosphere, the YouTube as in somebody content that is onto someSingh crething big and can ates. She said show it is OK for a she believes woman to get into Singh has the industry and what it takes to make this Rachel Webb, they, too, can make a difference within show work. freshman business communities and “Lilly is administration major cultures,” Bailor already an said. influencer Viola Lindsey, associate prowithin a community of a bunch of young adults or kids that fessor of social work, had not will learn and grow in different yet heard of the YouTuber but is ways, and if she is a positive in- eager to see how Singh will carfluence it could help society,” ry herself in her new show. “I don’t think being a YouBailor said. Bailor says Singh making Tube influencer is enough it onto a major broadcast net- to start your own talk show,
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however I can see she has a select YouTube following. But like-minded followers do not often include diverse thought,” Lindsey said. Singh wanted to create a talk show that includes minorities in topics that are issues in society that often go unaddressed. She represents women of color and the LGBTQ+ community through her show and hopes to show their point of view to people who may think differently than they do. The show has been on for two weeks now and critics have commented that Singh is charismatic, funny and a magnetic interviewer, claiming her introductory videos are what are make her show interesting. “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” airs on weeknights at 1:30 a.m on NBC.
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October 4, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 3
Marie Claire to stop print magazines in UK BY DYANA VILLA
ASST. A&E EDITOR Marie Claire magazine has long been a guide to every woman’s questions about health, style and cosmetics. However, Marie Claire announced in September it will no longer publish print issues of its UK magazine — only digital versions of its stories and designs. First published in France in 1937, Marie Claire has since grown in its visibility and is presently distributed worldwide. The magazine is published monthly and discusses health, beauty, fashion and even global issues for women around the world. As the world changes because of technological advancements, print publications are adapting their presence to stay afloat in the media. Because of the recent decline in its print component, the magazine’s parent company, TI Media has decided to leave the days of print
behind and focus on perfecting online subscriptions as they have been more profitable. Marie Claire is not the only print magazine owned by TI Media to be cancelled in recent times. In 2018 New Musical Express’s print magazine was cancelled after 66 years. Marie Claire is declining in “Women’s Market”. These magazines have provided materials that sparked conversations that are important for women over centuries, from climate change and politics to fashion tips and beauty routines. According to BBC News, the website already has 2 million users, while its print sales are declining. Along with subscribers, the brand has more than 1.6 million Facebook likes, 1.6 million followers on Instagram and 2.26 million followers on Twitter. Having a great following on the sites can help boost the movement toward digital form magazines. Having a digital magazine
can also be beneficial in pro- reading well-written words motion. Online advertisements while viewing beautiful imagare easier to access and easier es,” Pearson said. Although digital form magato promote on a variety of webzines are becoming very popusites and platforms. Kylie Nash, freshmen liberal lar, Pearson believes magazines are not somestudies major, said thing from the she is not familiar past and will with the Marie continue to Claire magazine, be published but is interested in the coming in reading more years. about the age of “Digital digital story tellform is good ing. for quick acDr. Mary Ann Pearson, profesDr. Mary Ann Pearson, cess, but the experience sor of communication, said maga- professor of communication of holding a magazine and zines on paper are distinct from digital form mag- viewing the creative work of azines because readers get a dif- writers, designers, and photographers is incredible and it is ferent experience from each. “In this day and age of digital my preferred method for readpublication, we see many print ing magazines,” Pearson said. “I can see how it could be publications going completely online. I do think something is more beneficial to have digital lost when this happens. There’s copies of a magazine because something special about hold- it’s easier and more accessible,” ing a paper print magazine and Nash said.
There’s something special about holding a paper print magazine and reading well-written words while viewing beautiful images.
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Nash said she thinks, however, that print magazines will still be around for years to come. “I don’t think paper magazines are something of the past because I still see magazines at dentist offices or places like that, and people still pick them up to read them, which is a pretty neat thing,” Nash said. Mark Grove, junior health science major, said he believes the future of print magazines is at risk. Whether the magazines are about cosmetics, health or science, Grove said paper magazines are something of the past and as a society we should move forward and embrace digital magazines. “I believe moving into digital media as a source of news distribution is going to benefit a lot of people, as well as the environment because as the population continues to age, people are constantly changing media consumption,” Grove said. Moving forward, Grove said he believes it will be easier to
create magazines online and that it will help companies save money. “Digital media is the way to go because more and more people are starting to replace paper media with digital media because of its accessibility. Personally I like to read magazines on ebooks rather than in a paper magazine,” Grove said. The digital version is more organized and is updated consistently, which allows its subscribers to follow new daily trends and beauty hacks. Marie Claire UK’s November issue will be the last print edition of the magazine. Starting in November, the magazine’s UK print will officially stop print but will continue to produce online articles. Currently Marie Claire magazine has more than 2 million online supporters as it commits to the digital age of storytelling. However, many publications still maintain a strong presence through print mediums.
Amazon Music HD offers high quality audio streaming to gain subscribers BY TAYLOR FINN ASST. A&E EDITOR
Amazon has offered streaming through Amazon Music Unlimited since 2016, but now it is offering a new service which will bring high definition music to their platform: Amazon HD Music. The difference between Amazon Music Unlimited and HD Music is its high-quality sound and lossless audio, meaning the songs will retain more of the information from their original recordings. For $14.99 a month, or $12.99 if you are an Amazon Prime customer, subscribers will have access to Amazon’s growing catalogue of millions of HD songs. In comparison, Tidal’s Hi-Fi plan costs $19.99 monthly. According to The Verge, Amazon is trying to avoid being a niche streaming service like Tidal, Apple Music and other smaller streaming services, which have a very specific audience. Despite Amazon being one of the first music streaming services to offer HD music, out of the top three streaming services it falls into last place behind Spotify, which reached 100 million paid subscribers this past April, while Amazon Music has around 32 million.
Although Amazon will hone, are capable of HD audio most likely not be able to take playback,” Beaumont said. Stephanie Bonty, junior psysubscribers away from other streaming services, they are chology major, is a loyal Spotify hoping to pull subscribers from subscriber and said the app’s smaller streaming services such features are what keep her subscribed. as Tidal and HDtracks. “I would gladly pay for SpoLance Beaumont, associate professor of music and associ- tify because it is a great, conate dean of graduate studies and sistent service that also offers program development, said the a student discount, honestly all the little features higher the prowithin the app are cessing speed, the best parts,” the better the Bonty said. sound. Malana Dodd, “ M u c h junior graphic delike processsign major, also ing speed, . uses Spotify and the more the better. In HD Lance Beaumont, said she is content music, the lisassociate professor of with her service and would prefer not to tener gets to hear an audio music and associate dean change to Amazon’s file at a higher of graduate students service just for HD audio content. sampling rate, “I don’t think I’ll ever stop meaning no compression and more ‘stuff ’ present in the mix,” paying for Spotify; it’s too awesome. I’m perfectly fine with Beaumont said. Despite the higher sound the quality Spotify provides. quality, Beaumont believes the There’s no reason to pay extra,” average listener may take HD Dodd said. While many students may audio for granted. “I would suspect many lis- not appreciate the benefits of teners are not sure what to lis- HD music, Amazon Music HD ten to or for in HD music. Many will bring much to the table by will feel the songs are cleaner or offering higher quality audio. more present, but might miss As the first major option for HD the overall quality of HD music, streaming, it could gain more meaning they have paid more subscribers over time, especialfor little payoff. Additionally, ly with a discount for Amazon not all platforms, such as an iP- Prime subscribers.
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Marvel has been teasing the release of J.J. and Henry Abrams’ “Spider-Man: Bloodline” comic for quite some time now. Although it has been highly anticipated, not much was known about the comic’s plot until the release, and for good reason. Within the first few pages of “Bloodline,” J.J. and his son Henry make sure they establish that their Spider-Man is disconnected from current continuities such as the “Amazing Spider-Man” and “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” and that their version of Peter Parker is unique in his own right. The usual characters such as Aunt May and Mary Jane are around and great power still comes with responsibility. However, after a major battle that goes incredibly wrong in the first half of the book, Peter walks away a different man,
retiring the mantle of Spider-Man and instead pursuing his career as a traveling photojournalist. Along with these changes is the introduction of an all new Spider-Man villain, Cadaverous. Although Cadaverous only gets a few pages of exposure in the first issue, the Abrams do well at building mystery behind his intentions. Not much is revealed about Cadaverous’ powers, origins or motivations, but what has been seen of him so far sets him up to be an interesting villain. He has some connection to Spider-Man and “needs” him for reasons that have yet to be explained. Being only the first issue, there is still time for him to be explored. While some of these changes are small, some are major deviations from the beloved Peter Parker and Spider-Man that society knows and loves
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today. Despite any adjustments to these changes, they are helpful in removing boundaries for the writers, enabling them to tell the story they want to tell. “Bloodline” establishes its tone fairly quickly. It feels like a coming-of-age teen drama and is brought to life through the artistry of Sara Pichelli, who also helped breathe life into the character of Miles Morales. It tugs at the heart strings as you watch Peter go through life’s hardships, and the storyline mirrors the father-son relationship that J.J. and Henry have revealed through “Bloodline’s” market-
ing campaign. Although the Abrams’ version of Spider-Man is different, some of the elements of this new iteration have been seen before in other storylines, so nothing “Bloodline” has done so far can be considered groundbreaking for now. The Abramses have given themselves a fresh playground to play in with “Bloodline” and with J.J. Abrams’ history of telling striking stories on film, it will be interesting to see how he does on paper and where he and Henry take this version of Peter Parker. Die hard Spider-Man fans may find it difficult to flip through the pages of “Bloodline” without thinking of how different Abrams’ vision is for Spider-Man. But to the casual comic reader and J.J. Abrams fan looking for a good one-shot series, this may be the comic for you.
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10,000 squarefoot facility shows rapid growth for CBU athletics
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The Lancers had a great weekend at the Roy Griak Invitational on Sept. 28. Five Lancers finished in the top 21. The women’s team won its second event of the season and the men’s team came in fourth. CBU recorded its 10th best time in history at a time of one hour, 49 minutes and 2.2 seconds. The men and women now prepare as some runners will be competing at the Arturo Barrios Invitational at Texas A&M ,and others will compete locally at the UC Riverside Highlander Invitational, both on Oct. 19.
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California Baptist University’s Athletics Department opened its new Athletic Performance Center Sept. 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located near the Events Center and Recreation Center, the new Athletic Performance Center is a space where student-athletes train in strength and conditioning. “Our mission here is to honor Christ through excellence in athletics, and this facility is going to help us do that,” said Dr. Micah Parker, director of Athletics, in a press release. This athletic performance facility is the largest of the NCAA Division I non-football institutions in California, featuring a 10,800 square-foot weight room. “When I first walked in the I thought I felt blessed to be a
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Dr. Micah Parker, director of Athletics, holds the ceremonial ribbon as the CBU mascot, Lance the Lancer, cuts the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of the new Athletic Performance Center. CBU athlete,” said Deanna Alarcon, who plays second base for the women’s softball team and a member of the student athlete advisory committee. “I was super impressed with the layout and design of the room.” Jason Quan, director of Athletic Strength and Conditioning, said in a press release the APC is equipped with new power racks, pulleys, cardio machines and other strength training equipment. With the additional space, which is four times the previous facility, teams with large rosters
will not have to worry about training space. “It’s a lot more spacious than the previous one,” Alarcon said. “We have 30 women on our (softball) team so the new facility will give us the ability to workout without feeling too crowded and our workouts will be more productive.” Rick Croy, head coach of men’s basketball, said the facility is more than just a better strength and conditioning training space. “This facility is about building confidence,” Croy said in a
press release. “I know for myself as an athlete, I gained confidence in here before I ever performed well on the court or on the field.” The facility also features a nutrition center, providing fresh fruits, milk and Gatorade fountains for athletes. “The new nutrition center is a huge bonus for us,” said Alarcon. “The nutrition center provides us with the opportunity to stay hydrated and recover quickly after tough workouts, which will be beneficial for athletes.”
California Baptist University continues its fourwin streak, breaking last year’s record of a three-win streak. The Lancers played against the Tigers of Pacific on Sept. 28, which resulted in a 1-0 overtime win for the women’s soccer team. Rola Badawiya scored the game winner as Valerie Cortez assisted the ball. The Lancers head into the Western Athletic Conference with an overall record of 7-2-1. CBU will take on CSU Bakersfield on the road Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
MEN’S SOCCER The Lancers opened up conference play to the Pacific Northwest as they played the Seattle University Redhawks. Though it was a tight game, SU claimed a 2-0 victory. The Lancers prepare to host their WAC home openers against Grand Canyon University on Oct. 4 and University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Oct. 6.
Men’s water polo uses tough schedule to improve BY CULLEN HOLT SPORTS EDITOR
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Christian Britton, red shirt junior and business administration major, makes a splash as he winds up to shoot one of the goals scored against Concordia University, Irvine.
At 4-7 this season, California Baptist University’s men’s water polo team has a deceiving record. Despite those seven losses, the 17th-ranked Lancers are on the right track with a challenging nonconference schedule. Seven of the Lancers first 10 opponents were ranked in the top 20 in the nation. After losing to two top-10 opponents by a combined score of just seven goals at the WWPA/GCC Challenge Cup on Sept. 14, the Lancers secured their first win of the season against a ranked opponent when they beat No. 18 San Jose State University on Sept. 21. Kevin Rosa, head coach of men’s water polo, said the goal was to use a difficult nonconference schedule to help prepare the team to compete for a conference title. “When we play defense and all communicate and come up
with stops, we put ourselves in position to win,” Rosa said. “When we are more focused on offensive end it has not gone well. We need to continue our energy, desire and passion on the defensive side.” Christian Britton, junior business administration major and attacker, said the team’s ability to play selflessly makes the Lancers dangerous. “We are a fairly young team that is continuing to build chemistry and establish a culture,” Britton said. “We have shown we have the ability to be a very strong defensive team, it is just a matter of the whole unit locking in for four quarters and playing for each other defensively.” The team’s early nonconference schedule was also difficult because they played their first 10 games on the road. The Lancers played their first home game on Sept. 26 and defeated Concordia University Irvine by a final of 15-10. “I think the guys are very ex-
cited to finally get some games at home,” Britton said. “Traveling is a fun experience, especially for the younger guys, but there is nothing like defending your home pool, especially when the stands are packed.” CBU has shown it has plenty of offensive weapons this season, taking home two of the first three Player of the Week Awards in the WWPA thus far in the 2019 season. Zach Lowery, junior kinesiology major and attacker, won the award in week one and Logan Mena, senior criminal justice major and two-meter, won the award in week three. “I want to win conference more than anything,” Lowery said. “We have the ability to do it, we just have to settle into playing our game.” CBU men’s water polo hits the road for the Gary Troyer tournament Oct. 4 in Claremont before returning home to host the Lancer Joust event Oct. 11-12. The Lancers will play two matches each day.
LANCER of the issue
NAME:
Zach Lowery
MAJOR: Kinesiology NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: • WWPA Player of the Week • Team-high 62 assists in 2018 • Three-time All-American in high school
YEAR:
Junior
SPORT:
Water Polo
FAVORITE MOMENT: “My sophomore year when we beat the University of California, San Diego, in the regular season. Or, if not in athletics, it would be this year winning Smith Olympics with my residents on 2D.”
COACH’S PERSPECTIVE: “Lowery brings energy to us. He brings life. He’s the spark plug and engine out there, so we look to him for leadership and energy,” Rosa said. “He switched his position from the left side to the right side and then moved back. He’s been a Swiss Army knife.” - Kevin Rosa
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Zach Lowery, junior kinesiology major, prepares to fire a shot on goal against Concordia University, Irvine.
WHY CBU? “I chose CBU due to water polo and the Christian aspect of the school. In order to play at a higher level of water polo, I was not be able to stay at home in Texas. I started looking toward the West Coast because I felt it was a higher level of play.”
IF YOU COULD PLAY ANY OTHER SPORT...
“I would be the quarterback of a football team. I used to play that position at a young age. However, I chose water polo instead. I loved football but I had a better future in polo.”
OPINION LANCER ON THE STREET
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What is your favorite thing about fall?
Shannon Bivens Senior Biochemistry and molecular biology double major
“I love the sweater weather. And I love getting cozy with a cup of coffee.”
Robbie Ybarra Junior Music education major
Charles Carter III Junior Computer and information technology major
Lindsey Hanlin Senior Early childhood studies major
“I love the nature. I love the changes in the color and the atmosphere.”
“I love Thanksgiving – I am truly a foodie.”
“I absolutely love Starbucks drinks such as the pumpkin spice latte.”
Austin Apple Senior Aviation managment major
“I love that the weather starts to cool down.”
God does not lie, neither should Christians
BY ABIGAIL WOLF MANAGING EDITOR
The Bible straight up says it is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:8). Lying is a sin, and God hates sin. So is it ever OK to tell a lie? Many Christians are
divided on this issue. The Bible, however, is very clear on its stance on lying, and Colossians 3:9-10 states, “Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.” We are way too comfortable with telling little lies, whether to avoid humiliation or protect another’s feelings. I believe God views these as sinful acts. Like Colossians 3:9-10 states, we were once a fallen people, a lying people, and a thieving people, but when we accept Jesus Christ into our hearts and commit our lives to him, we are a new people. As Christians,
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We are way too comfortable with telling little lies, whether to avoid humiliation or protect another’s feelings.
we are called to be better than those who tell even white lies. I think we all have experienced firsthand the negative effects of telling a lie. Whether it was being confronted and embarrassed in front of friends or punished as a young child, it is a part of fallen human na-
ture that has been around since the choices made in the garden of Eden. The question then becomes: Is there a situation where it is right in God’s eyes for a human to lie? Ultimately, while there are situations where lying may be tempting to protect ourselves or others, Christians have to remember who “the father of all lies” is (John 8:44) and trust that God has a greater purpose for us according to his Word. God would never desire for us to re-enact a sin in his perfect planning. However, we do live in a fallen world where we encounter imperfect people and face horrible choices because of this world of sin. Many reference the hardest
of choices, such as whether or not to tell the truth to a Nazi that comes knocking on your door asking for you to reveal your hidden Jewish neighbors. Many argue that surely this lie is just in our loving God’s eyes? God doesn’t ever directly praise lying, and he, himself, cannot lie, so I frankly do not know what God would say about that. I cannot decide for you whether or not a particular lie is just or righteous in God’s eyes. That decision is between you and God alone. I do know, however, that in 1 John 1:9 God is described as a forgiving God. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteous-
ness.” Jesus is made of forgiveness, his mercies are new every morning and Jesus died for every lie you have ever told and every one you will ever tell. Just know that we live in a world in which we are all too comfortable lying about the big and the small, and it hurts God to see his children like this. Lying results in broken relationships within ourselves, with each other and with God. When confronted with a decision on whether to tell a lie, seek out biblical truth such as the words of Proverbs 3:5, which calls us to lean not on our own imperfect understanding, but to trust in God to guide us and make clear which paths we should take.
Stop going back home on the weekends
BY SIENNA DARULA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
One of the signature traits of California Baptist University is that campus gets a little quiet on the weekends. Parking lots that are usually completely full suddenly have no competition for spaces, all because seemingly half the residential students head home for the weekends. CBU has a prevalent com-
muter culture throughout the week because approximately half the students are commuters. However, that does not explain why full-time residential students head home so often. Going home to see family and maybe even friends on the weekend may be an exciting idea. However, there are many people who choose to stay at CBU on the weekends to attend events on campus or in Riverside, spend time with friends or because they live too far away for the drive — or flight — to be worth the trouble. There are people on campus to hang out with on weekends. Especially for freshmen, spending time on campus over the weekend is key to meeting people and creating long-lasting friendships. Let’s face it — nobody becomes best friends with someone they sit next to in class. That is, not without
spending time with or talking to that person outside of class. College is a time to invest in yourself, but it is also a time to create relationships with others. Everyone needs a support system, which may be family members. However, visiting your family every single weekend takes away time from other college students who can hang out with you any time, improve your mood and truly understand your stress when midterms and finals roll around. Do not misunderstand me and think that sleeping in your dorm instead of at home on the weekend means new friends will throw themselves at you. Everyone needs to be intentional about reaching out to new people; hiding in one’s dorm or always having headphones in is not an effective way to meet new people. Students should also be tak-
ing advantage of living on campus because they are paying for it. This semester alone, student housing cost $3,165. In addition to the housing fee, students who live on campus are also required to pay for a higher level meal plan than commuters. Living on campus is a privilege students should appreciate, not abandon at every opportunity. Every single weekend, this campus changes. Parking spots open, dining locations close and it is much easier to walk somewhere without seeing anyone you know. This campus culture is the opposite of what students think of when they visit CBU, and it should not be that way. Be present for your college experience and build relationships with the people around you before graduation day comes. Unpack your bags and stick around for a while. You never know what might happen.
Churches need to support one another
BY JANE ROBERTUS
BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR One benefit of being in a Christian college environment is the ability to connect and find church community with much less effort than at a secular school. However, with this also comes an unforeseen issue: judgment and stereotyping of the different churches people
choose to attend. While churches in most cases are largely similar, congregation members from various denominations and church bodies tend to focus more on differences than their shared belief systems and traits. The undermining nature of this thought process is a deeper-rooted issue than it appears. It is extremely easy to fall into the trap of letting someone’s church affiliation shape how we view them. Personally, I have seen how difficult it is to not allow my own personal decisions in regard to the subject of church attendance to turn into expectations of others. Just because I like or dislike the style of worship, a message or the environment at a church does not mean everyone feels that way. Once I began to recognize this, it helped me to not feel as
judgmental toward people with different churches and doctrines but instead to try to focus on where I agreed with them. In addition to this, I have also seen instances in which I have been criticized and critiqued for choosing to attend a certain church and the impact of this has only been to further distance myself from these individuals. The harm in this “us versus them” mentality lies in the dividing nature of judgment between church congregations and bodies, which is directly against the single unified church family in which God calls us to participate. Despite the obvious issues with judging based on differences in church choices, it is very difficult to avoid stereotyping even among those who foundationally hold similar beliefs.
This tendency is part of a much larger issue than it initially appears. It is one thing to make certain choices about where one goes to church and personally prefer or adhere to certain doctrine, but it is an entirely different issue when Christians begin to expect everyone else’s decisions should exactly match their own. Historically, much of the conflict within Christian groups can be traced to starting with this exact issue. In today’s context, being critical of church choices leads to a harmful pattern of stereotyping across churches. In the end, it is unity of the church and the body of believers God calls us to. This does not mean it will be easy, but we should make an effort to try to focus more on what we have in common with one another than on our differences.
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Crossword Puzzle: Songs with lyrics about fall
Illustration by Elijah Tronti
Across 8. “Fall is here, hear the yell. Back to school, ring the bell. Brand new shoes, walking blues. Climb the fence, books and pens.” (by The White Stripes)
Down 1. “Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few. September, November...” (by Frank Sinatra) 2. “The autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place...” (by Taylor Swift) 3. “’Cause it’s too cold for you here and now, so let me hold both your hands in the holes of my sweater.” (by The Neighborhood) 4. “When we were young, oh, oh, we did enough. When it got cold, ooh, ooh, we bundled up.” (by The Lumineers) 5. “Do you ever wonder if the stars shine out for you? Float down...” (by Ed Sheeran) 6. “Hey sunshine, I haven’t seen you in a long time. Why don’t you show your face and bend my mind?” (by Simon and Garfunkel) 7. “Like the colors in autumn, so bright just before they lose it all.” (by Taylor Swift)