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FORTUNA WINNERS: In a league of their own BY JACOB BREEM SPORTS EDITOR
A game is often a tale of two halves, but this Fortuna Bowl doubleheader quickly became a tale of two very different games. One game went down to the wire and the other was over soon after it started. The women took the field first and put on what turned out to be the closest match of the night with the Bus Drivers defeating the Smooth Criminals 7-6. Only a failed extra point separated the two teams. Erica Horn seemed to do it all for the Criminals in the first half when she intercepted the ball and then scored a touchdown on the ensuing drive. The Horn touchdown was followed by that fateful failed extra point and the Smooth Criminals took a 6-0 lead into the half. “It felt amazing out there. That first half went better than I ever could have imagined,” Horn said during halftime. “It’s fun every year. It’s my senior year and it hasn’t changed in four years. The same hype, same excitement, same rush.” The second half saw the Bus Drivers clamp down defensively and eventual MVP Hannah Price took over. With 9:45 left in the game Price threw a bomb to Carrissa Mott for the teams first and only touchdown. The Bus Drivers converted the extra point and took a 7-6 lead. After the two teams traded possessions several times the Smooth Criminals got the ball back for one final drive with 1 minute 46 seconds left in the game. They drove down the field but the comeback was not to be as Hannah Price intercepted the ball to seal the victory for the Bus Drivers. “It wasn’t pretty but we won,” Arthur Price, head coach said. “In the second half our nerves were finally gone and we could play how we usually play,” Hannah Price said. “That bomb play was kind of what we
FILM URGES STUDENTS TO NEVER FORGET
BY MOLLY POWERS STAFF WRITER
During his internment at Auschwitz-Birkenau, teenager Mel Mermelstein promised his father that if Mel was to survive the horrors of the concentration camps, he would continue to speak of what he had witnessed, so future generations would never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust. This promise is vividly realized in the 1991 docudrama “Never Again,” which was shown in the Copenbarger Presidential Dining Room on Nov. 17, and was
Photo by Kenton Jacobsen
Kent Dacus, vice president for enrollment and student services, awards Hannah Price, team captain, the MVP Belt as the Bus Drivers win Fortuna Bowl with a score of 7-6.
did all season. We were a passing team all year and it finally worked.” After the women cleared the field the Men’s teams made their entrance. The second game of the Fortuna doubleheader saw Jon Stamos facing Dynasty. Dynasty finally earned their name by winning a Fortuna Bowl after losing in the final game for the last two years. They took this year’s title 28-6. Even in defeat it was obvious the Stamos squad enjoyed themselves and it showed on the first play of the game as quarterback Kyle Brodmann hit a
spectator out of the stands for an unofficial 80-yard touchdown strike. “I’m pretty confident whoever scores the most points in this game is going to take home a victory,” Ryan Guerra Stamos captain said. The first half ended relatively close with Dynasty leading 16-6. Dynasty got touchdowns from Danny Cross and Scott Mcleod and a safety from Arron Bethel. Jon Stamos’ only touchdown was scored by Brodmann. Immediately following the halftime festivities Dynasty took over, scoring three more touchdowns
and holding Jon Stamos scoreless. Dynasty captain and quarterback Josh Mott took home MVP honors. “It feels great to finally get MVP,” Mott said. “I think we played well. This was our best game of the season by far.” The carefree Stamos spirit seemed to spread to the victors as they basked in their triumph. “We will probably go to TGI Fridays to celebrate,” Cross said. “After we will all have a sleepover and watch the Jungle Book as a team.”
sponsored by Daniel Skubik, professor of law, ethics and humanities . Although originally intended for California Baptist University Honors Program students, the film was attended by other CBU students, faculty and members of the Riverside community. The film chronicles Mermelstein’s legal struggle against the Institute for Historical Review, a neo-Nazi organization which denies the existence of the Holocaust. The film was followed by a panel discussion with Mermelstein’swife,JaneMermelstein,andson,David Mermelstein. Both answered questions concerning the film’s origin and modern-day Holocaust denial. “I feel very compelled to continue talking about
the Holocaust,” David Mermelstein, who is now president of the Auschwitz Study Foundation, said. A l t h o u g h Mermelstein ultimately won the legal battle, some continue to deny the Holocaust, which prompts those like Photo by Kenton Jacobsen the Mermelsteins to David and Jane Mermelstein speak to students at the event held to raise awareness. speak out about their awful lot to learn about humanity and what we are encounters with those who would deny the violence capable of if given the chance,” Jane Mermelstein experienced by millions of people. “We still have an said.
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LANCERS PARTICIPATE IN CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION BY JENNY MINER the priority of missions in Baptist history STAFF WRITER
On Nov. 9-11, the California Southern Baptist Convention was held across the street from California Baptist University at Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church. Because the annual meeting was in close proximity to campus, many faculty and students were able to participate in the events. The theme of this year’s convention was based on Psalm 102: 18: “Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the LORD” and was also meant to celebrate four centuries of Baptist history. President Ronald L. Ellis presented a video report showing the state of the university during the first session on Nov. 10. Professors from CBU were also invited to speak at the convention. Jeff Mooney, Anthony Chute and Jeff Lewis gave short sermons that focused on a specific issue, called “theme interpretations.” In his theme interpretation, Mooney, the assistant professor of Old Testament, talked about regenerate church membership. “Regeneration of an individual is a concrete reality in union with Jesus and with each other,” Mooney said. The Associate Professor of Church History, Chute, enlightened the audience about the rich heritage of Southern Baptists. The Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies, Jeff Lewis, has spoken at every regional and state convention in Southern Baptist life. This year, Lewis talked about
and also the importance of missions in the future in his theme interpretation. Another member of CBU faculty gave the annual sermon. “The first thing we should think of when we think of the church is love,” Chris Morgan, the associate dean of the School of Christian Ministries, said. “Love is genuinely desiring the good of others and giving up ourselves toward that end.” Morgan’s whole message was meant to encourage the church to fulfill their role in loving God and loving others. CBU students also played a big part in the convention. Some students, like Kyle Logan shared their testimonies while
others, like Shaevon Adams, Hannah Price and Justine Holguin, prayed during the convention. Assistant Professor Krista Jo Miller introduced the theatre students before they performed a part of “A Garden in India.” This is a drama which tells the story of William Carey, the father of modern missions and his efforts in global evangelism. CBU’s University Choir and Orchestra and the Male Chorale were among the musical groups that performed and people who attended the convention were also able to stop in on the Concert Band’s rehearsal, who were all ready and dressed in their formal attire. CBU’s Dean
THE PEOPLE OF GOD BY MONICA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR
Photo by Kristin Vaughan
Associate Dean of the School of Christian Ministries Chris Morgan gave the annual sermon at the California Southern Baptist Convention.
Southern Baptist Convention recognizes CBU faculty and staff BY MONICA MARTINEZ so that makes coming to work pretty NEWS EDITOR
Professor of Music Gary Bonner was presented the Duane Barrett Lifetime Achievement Award at the Fellowship of Church Musician’s Conference on Nov. 10. Those in attendance were appreciative of Bonner for his leadership and service that he has done in the name of Christ and in the name of CBU. “Thank you all very much for the award,” Bonner said. “Thank you for the honor. Let me tell you that it is a joy to work here. Spectacular students and
of Spiritual Life, John Montgomery, led worship in all of the sessions, which were called “Musical Celebrations.” “I thought the conference not only allowed students to see the business side of the convention but also a side where we could hear the wisdom of older godly men who have walked with the Lord longer than most of us have been alive,” said Michael White, a CBU student who attended the Convention. “The annual meeting being right across the street from the school allowed for the older generation of Southern Baptists in California to see just what the future generation may look like.”
exciting. We love to come and be here.” This award is given to an individual who has spent many years in the music ministry. The California Baptist Foundation’s president K. Milton Higgins presented Kent Dacus, CBU’s vice president of enrollment and student services, with the 2009 award of excellence. “He is loved by this place and he’s probably the most popular person around here because of his attitude and because of his love,” Higgins said. Dacus received the award because of his commitment to the Southern Baptist
life and his selfless help to students and parents at CBU. “I’m humbled and embarrassed actually by receiving this. There’s many of you in the room who have toiled much longer than I for God’s work and I don’t really deserve this,” Dacus said. Dacus thanked all the people who have invested in his life, from CBU’s president Ellis to his wife Lynae. “Whatever success or longevity I’ve had it’s only due to God’s grace, for God to choose this young shy pastor’s kid is just a testimony to God’s goodness that he will use anybody who’s faithful and willing to be used,” Dacus said
The Pastors Conference was held in conjunction with the California Southern Baptist Convention. The conference was comprised of two sessions, which started on Nov. 9 at Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church. The theme was The People of God: Defined and Engaged, based the John 15:16. Jeff Mooney, California Baptist University’s assistant professor of Old Testament, was the President for the 2009 conference. He emceed the event on Monday night. The first speaker was Mark Dever, who spoke on The People of God: A Theologically Defined Worshipping Community. He continued to speak of the characteristics of a church. Dever is a Senior Pastor Capitol Hill Baptist Church and Founder of 8 Marks Ministries. Following Dever was Larry Martin, the senior vice president of education and the dean of the International Justice Missions Institute. Martin spoke on the People of God and the Mission of God: Engaged Against Oppression. “We receive cases from Christian workers serving the poor around the world and they see the people their trying to reach with the gospel just getting crushed and they call on us with these cases asking for our help,” Martin said. The last speaker of the night was CBU’s Jeff Lewis, assistant professor of intercultural studies. He spoke on the People of God and the Mission of God: The Supremacy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Nations. The next morning, Tom Wright addressed the Pastors Conference audience. He is the president of the Voice of the Martyrs. The latter part of the Pastors Conference included an election of officers, round table discussion and a musical performance by a CBU small group.
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How the recession stole Christmas BY MONICA MARTINEZ are without jobs. So for sure I will say that 10 NEWS EDITOR
The current state of the economy makes many Americans reconsider their gift giving. For this year’s Black Friday, consumers may hold back from spending as they did before. According to the National Retail Federation’s Holiday Spending Survey, holiday sales are expected to decline 1 percent. “Because of all the indicators that show that we are getting out of the recession, and that has a big affect on consumer psychology, consumer expectation and consumer confidence is building up. That’s why I would say that this prediction is reasonable,” Bob Namvar, economics and management professor at California Baptist University, said. “I’ve done it every year and I get out there at four in the morning and just stand there,” sophomore Christina Wright, said. “I look at the ads and see who’s having the best deals. I stay a few hours and try to get my shopping done there.” NRF also found that U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $20 less on their holiday shopping, a 3.2 percent drop from last year. Additionally, two-thirds of Americans said the economy will affect their holiday plans this year, with 84.2 percent of these consumers saying they are adjusting by simply spending less. “Unemployment is a good indication on how families are going to do, 10 percent of Americans
percent of Americans will not spend as much as before however the psychology of recession is a very important factor which does affect the psychology of the rest of the population, even those who have jobs,” Namvar said. Other statistics show people will use proactive steps during the holiday season. People will look for sales, use more coupons and last year’s decorations. Many Americans will also make changes in giftgiving such as planning to buy more practical gifts and even making more gifts. “They should be smart shoppers and cautious about not overspending or overusing their credit cards. When you use your credit card and you keep paying the minimum amounts every month, it’s proven that you’re paying about three times more, assuming that the interest rate is about average, 20 percent or so,” Namvar said. Iris Mejia, junior, agrees with Namvar. “I think cash would be the best way to go because since its Black Friday you would be just encouraged to spend more than you actually should and using a credit card would be a bad idea,” Mejia said. The Wall Street Journal published an article to show the new measures stores are taking to produce the same revenue in previous years’. “The tactics stem from consumers being on tight budgets and retailers wanting to capture those dollars as quickly as possible,” Karen Talley wrote. “
Strong women, strong ideas BY KRISTI HOWELL STAFF WRITER
Women of Influence hosted guest speaker Brenda Lorenzi, vice president of Marketing of the Inland Empire Magazine on Nov. 9 at California Baptist University. Women of Influence gives CBU students the opportunity to see paths they might want to follow. Speakers provide insight into the various career options available. Lorenzi offered insight by sharing her work experience. Lorenzi has gone from aspiring to be an interior designer to working with the county’s welfare program. She has even worked as a model for Inland Empire Magazine. In regards to life and career choices, Lorenzi said to “embrace everything you learn along the way, but always keep your heart’s desire.” Lorenzi and her husband run two different publications, the “Inland Empire Magazine,” which provides a look into the life and culture of the area, and “Tastes of Italia,” a specialty magazine that features Italian recipes and information on the Italian culture.
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Lorenzi gave a testimony to her field of work as well as how to rely on God and influence others in a secular working environment. “In every way, I work I try to display complete honesty. I have to remind myself to work for others interests and not myself,” Lorenzi said. Working at the Inland Empire Magazine comes with challenges as well as joys. The greatest part of Lorenzi’s career, she said, is that her days are so “diversified.” The most challenging is keeping track of everything she is doing and maintaining a schedule. Lorenzi provided advice on change and its importance and recurring theme in our lives. She said “expect change, anticipate it -- it will happen.” The Women of Influence club was started in Spring 2009 by Senior Marketing major Candyce Meeks and faculty advisor Natalie Winter. Although a new addition to the activities, WOI can already see growth in the lives of the women who are involved in the young club. Meeks sees the growth first-hand. They help students try
Retailers want to avoid a repeat of last Christmas when many were compelled to slice prices very aggressively just ahead of the holidays and continue deep and margin-crushing discounts into the new year because they had misjudged how deeply the recession was goring consumers.” Stores are preparing for the holidays, even before the season officially begins. Wal-Mart, Inc. stores will be open for 24 hours on Black Friday and specials will begin at 5 a.m. A press release from the corporation stated that Wal-Mart will continue to cut prices for the holiday season on thousands of items for a week at time. Stores have also geared up for Cyber Monday—the Monday after Thanksgiving when online shopping picks up. Target.com is offering customers free shipping on a broader selection of items. Target also offers a new application called “Daily Deals,” where customers can receive alerts via text, e-mail or tweet. These alerts will feature five products every day and are available only online for one day. “The recession has always had a negative effect on shopping but the magnitude of the recession is a good factor telling us how much,” Bob Namvar, professor of economics and management at California Baptist University said. “Right now all the economic signs and indicators are telling us that we are getting out of a recession, however we need about two quarters to find out if we are really out of a recession.”
News Briefs BY MONICA MARTINEZ NEWS EDITOR
H1N1 Vaccinations at CBU Two H1N1 health clinics held at California Baptist University gave students, staff and faculty the chance to receive a free H1N1 vaccination. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the week of Nov. 1-7 resulted in fewer visits to hospitals for flu-like symptoms.
Summer School California Baptist University is offering online classes for Summer 2010. Traditional students receive a reduced tuition; the cost is $421 per unit. There are eight classes for the first session, starting May 3. The second session offers nine classes and starts July 6.
Riverside’s “Glee” Star Lauren Potter, a 19-year-old Riverside Resident, appeared on Fox’s “Glee.” Potter appeared on the episode aired on Nov. 11. She played a high school sophomore with Down syndrome who tries out for the cheerleading team. Potter will be the Grand Marshall at the Riverside Plaza’s 2009 Holiday Parade on Friday Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Human Controlled Gaming
Time magazine recognized Microsoft’s Project Natal as the fifth best invention of to determine what they can do with their 2009. Project Natal gives players the ability majors and what God may be calling them to control characters in a game with body to do. movements and voice commands with “The growth is not within the club no controller required. A microphone, itself, but you can see the confidence that software and a range of cameras are these girls have after they have come to needed to study the gamer’s body. some of the meetings. I see the girls around campus because it’s a small campus and UC Tuition Hike Met by Protestors notice the change from them being quiet University of California students protested in meetings to being women of influence the 32 percent tuition fee increase on outside the meetings,” Meeks said. Nov. 19. UC Regents voted earlier this Faculty Advisor Natalie Winter can see week to raise fees $585 in January and the change within the group, “Each week $1,334 for the 2010-2011 academic year. there is someone new and that’s extremely UC Riverside students staged a sit-in positive for us,” Winter said. at the Hinderaker Hall and Student Life Women of Influence tries to “be building. Police arrested 14 students proactive” and to “coach one another who failed to be quiet in an open session through the growth process, which in doing Regent meeting at UCLA. so will stimulate growth and preparation for school, the work place, marriage and New Library Policies all walks of life.” California Baptist University’s Annie “We want to create a forum for Gabriel library has increased the check female students to grow personally and out time limit to four weeks. Due to the professionally under Christian influence,” extended period, only one renewal will be Winter said. allowed. The library will close for the fall Women of Influence meets every other semester on Dec. 21 and will reopen on Monday at 3:30 p.m. in B222 of the Yeager Jan. 4. Center. Those interested are encouraged to follow the Facebook page, titled Women of Influence: California Baptist University.
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The Public Relation’s Club hosted an event to kick off the reinstatement of the club on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Irena Boostani, a well-known publicist in the field of Mixed Martial Arts, spoke to students, faculty and community members in the Yeager center. Through discipline and education, the Russian native was able to put her career on fast-track. “My education was excellent. It opened many opportunities which changed my life forever,” Boostani said.
November 20 , 2009 · Volume 57 · Issue 6 Boostani began her career at a young age, as a 12-year-old. She debuted as a writer for a local newspaper in Russia. At the age of 20, she had her first broadcasting experience. Boostani then immigrated to the United States to continue her career. The transition was not easy because of the cultural differences and the English language. Upon moving to the States, Boostani became quite familiar with the language and American society. Boostani’s career skyrocketed after interning with one of the most renowned public relations companies, Bola. The experience and the knowledge she gained as an intern helped her significantly. Applying all that she learned from her internship, Boostani began her own company and is now a publicist for the sport of Muay Thai.
Meet your governors BY BREANNA ARMSTRONG & FRED POWELL MANAGING EDITOR AND STAFF WRITER
On Nov. 10, 2010, voting will take place to choose the new Governor of California. There are nine candidates running for the position that has been filled by Arnold Schwarzenegger for the past two-terms. Below are the front-runners for this campaign. From the Republican Party, is former CEO of eBay, Meg Whitman. She was the CEO from 1998 to 2008. Whitman graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and earned her Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 1979. She started her career at Hasbro industry, where she marketed the production of Mr. Potato Head and Playskool. Mitt Romney and John McCain endorse her. Whitman supports Proposition 8 and Proposition 4 and she opposes “green” initiatives
to stop global warming. Also in the Republican Party is Tom Campbell. Starting in 1988, Campbell was elected five times to the U.S. Congress, representing constituents from the Silicon Valley. He was also elected as a California State Senator, and served as Director of Finance for the State of California. Campbell’s statement on his campaign site states: “I want to lead a California where people have the freedom to start new businesses unencumbered by unreasonable government dictates; the freedom to create jobs without a crushing tax burden for having done so; a California where we are free to choose our own doctors, and free to choose the school best for one’s child.” The front-runner from the Democratic Party is Jerry Brown. Brown was the 44th Mayor of Oakland (January 1999- January 2007), 34th Governor of California (January 1975 – January 1983), 24th California Secretary of State (1971-
“Muay Thai is the fastest striking sport right now,” Boostani said. The sport originates from Thailand and is also known as the “Art of Eight Limbs,” because the intensive use of a fighter’s elbows, shins, knees and hands. Boostani said that her brother, who was greatly involved in the sport, influenced her career. Not only has her knowledge of public relations assisted her in being successful but also inspired the passion she has for the field. “My passion came when I learned how much time and effort goes into Muay Thai,” Boostani said. Boostani stressed the importance of beginning a career that is interesting to a person. “Life is way too short to work for an industry you care less about,” Boostani said.
1975). His alma mater is University of California, Berkeley and Yale Law School. Brown opposes Proposition 8. He has an interest in fighting mortgage and real estate scams. While mayor of Oakland in 2003, the crime rate went down 30 percent. Another possible candidate for the Democratic Party is Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein has been a United States Senator since 1992 and also currently serves as the Chairwoman of the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. She attained her BA in History from Stanford in 1955 and is the former Mayor of San Francisco from 1978 to 1988. Feinstein supports the green movement and is active member in raising funds for breast cancer research. Voting takes place next year and already the polls have changed dramatically between these four possible candidates. From the most recent poll found on Foxnews.com, Brown is leading in the polls by 20 points, followed by Gavin Newsom, although he recently dropped out of the election for family matters.
STAFF, STUDENTS COMMEMORATE FALL OF BERLIN WALL BY ROBBY PAPROCKI the structure and a brief history of the wall. STAFF WRITER
California Baptist University students experienced the fall of the Berlin Wall this past week, primarily through a speech delivered by German Consul member Michael Ott. ASCBU hosted several events commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the destruction of the wall. Students were invited to a remembrance dinner Monday night entitled “Freedom Without Walls.” Ott, who was named the guest of honor for the event, gave a speech to the 90 students and faculty in attendance at the event. “This is a tremendous cultural event,” ASCBU Smith Hall President Anthony Castanieto said. “This is an opportunity for us to learn from our past mistakes and move forward.” The event also featured a short film discussing
Ott, a career diplomat with the German Foreign Ministry, gave a detailed historical account of both the wall and the history of the national split of Germany following World War II. “Growing up, the wall was a huge part of our daily lives. You didn’t talk about it, you just lived it,” Ott said. Ott, a native German, witnessed the fall of the wall in 1989 while living in West Germany. He called the destruction of the wall a symbol of the breaking down of tyranny. As a foreign diplomat, Ott has participated in many cross-cultural occupations and locations. After earning two law degrees, Ott began working as a cultural liaison all over the world, including East and West Germany, the Middle East, and the United States. Ott also briefly touched on the current state
of other socially torn countries. “Freedom should never be taken for granted,” Ott said. “Even now, there are countries where freedoms and rights are limited.” CBU also hosted several other events to commemorate the fall of the wall. The Engineering Department created a replica of a piece of the Berlin Wall, and students were invited to write messages on the wall Wednesday morning before it was torn down. Wednesday evening, several short films were shown discussing the history of the Berlin Wall in Yeager room A110. A panel discussion was held afterward, in which members and guests answered questions and discussed both the history and commemoration of the fall of the dividing wall. “This event sends a universal message of hope,” Ott said. “Freedom can not be contained, not even by a wall.”
PAGE 4 Boostani continued her message by expanding on the field of Muay Thai and the different aspects of it. As the event was directed to the Photo by Ashley Wilkins field of public IRENA BOOSTANI, Mixed Martial Arts publicist, spoke to the PR club r e l a t i o n s , Nov. 13. Boostani advised the audience of do’s and do not’s. “Life in public relations is so long,” Boostani said. “Take care of your reputation because it will follow you wherever you go.”
CULTURES COLLIDE BY ALYSSA ISGETT
FEATURES EDITOR California Baptist University students recognized the international students on campus through a three-day celebration held during the first week of November. With roughly 160 international students and 25 countries represented on campus, this three-day celebration allowed CBU students to get involved with various cultures currently attending this university. Nov. 4 kicked off the celebration with a worship night. Students shared their love for Christ through a time of song and fellowship. It was a time to focus on the nations, particularly the nations represented on campus. The event was followed by a 48-hour prayer for the nations. Students filed in and out of the Knuppe Prayer Chapel for 48 consecutive hours to pray. Jill Altenburg took part in the prayer for the nations’ event. “I think that when you pray for anything, your eyes are more open and your heart becomes softer,” Altenburg said. “So when it comes to praying for the nations, I think that our campus became just a little more aware of what is going on overseas and the need not only for prayer, but the gospel as well.” The following evening, students gathered for an international game night. The Global Village resident assistants, Justine Holguin and Natalie DeJulia, planned alongside CBU’s International Center for the game night. “We played games like Catch Phrase, Bocce Ball, Scrabble, Pit and Go,” DeJulia said. “It was a great time to come together.” Nov. 5 brought an International Fair. For three hours in the Stamps Courtyard, students wandered from table to table looking at different ways to serve the nations and their needs around the world. “Events like this are great for joining International students with American students in regards to culture,” DeJulia said. “It is beneficial because you really understand that these students are just like you and I. They love to have fun and hang out. It gives both sides a safe environment to try new things and not be ashamed of where you come from.” The International Center is located on the fourth floor of the James building.
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CBU ALUMNI:
Shelley Scarr Samantha Shaw
Chapel had a new groove on Friday, Nov. 6 when special speaker Rick Muchow along with a team of musicians from Saddleback Church lead students in worship. Among the visiting worship leaders was an all-inone vocalist, keyboard player and California Baptist University alumna named Shelley Scarr. “It was very exciting to be asked to be a part of the chapel services at my alma mater,” Scarr said. “It felt like home when I came back to campus last Friday. I have a lot of great memories and it was refreshing to see familiar faces, both of staff and students.” Before graduating with a bachelor’s in music theory and composition in May of 2009, Scarr participated in various music opportunities including the University Choir Orchestra, Choral Union, Light (a small singing ensemble), Chamber Singers, Women’s Choir and the Chapel Praise Team. “These activities kept my schedule quite busy, but they were very rewarding,” Scarr said. “Each activity kept me growing spiritually, musically and individually as a person. Great friendships have come out my involvement in each.” Today Shelley’s schedule consists of volunteering at Saddleback and serving in the Vocal Worship Ministry with Rick Muchow. Saddleback Church has several musicians who rotate through different teams and venues within the church on the weekends. The band that played Friday was one put together just for chapel. “Knowing that CBU is our alma mater, Rick asked us to sing at chapel with him,” Scarr said. “He knew I studied piano at CBU, so he asked me to play keyboards as well.” Scarr is periodically a guest worship leader at the Saddleback Church in Irvine. She is also a session singer in Orange County and Los Angeles and leads worship at a couple of churches in Orange County and the Inland Empire. “For me, music is where my passion is, and a big part of my college life was spent around music,” she said. “I learned to never think I have reached a plateau in my talent. There is always something to work on. I cannot imagine doing anything else.” Scarr said that if she could give advice to a CBU student it would be: “Push yourself toward excellence in all you do. Never stop learning, have fun and soak up all the knowledge and experience you can from the professors who believe in you and your talent or skill.”
Wedding bells are ringing as Elsbeth Seymour prepares to get married on campus.
Photo by Kristin Vaughan
THE ON-CAMPUS WEDDING BLITZ BY ELSBETH SEYMOUR
STAFF WRITER Growing up, I never really thought about getting married. I was never a girly girl who planned out her dress or decorations; I have never actually been to a wedding before. So when my now fiancé asked me to marry him I was excited but overwhelmed. What made the process worse is the fact that I have two months to throw together a wedding, as my fiancé is shipping out in February for the Army. The time constraints, along with a strict budget, leaves me to do a lot of legwork. First order of business is my dress. It may sound corny but all those episodes of “Say yes to the dress” proved key in my strategy: come prepared (I brought a ‘look’ book) and bring no one. I did not want to have my step-mom or sister-in-law veto my idea of
Married with Midterms BY KRISTIN VAUGHAN & NICOLE PALMER STAFF WRITER & CULTURE EDITOR
A “ring by spring” might be the goal of some single students at California Baptist University, but for the few who are married, college is full of different struggles but also joys. While single students are learning to adjust to roommates that they may have to tolerate for one year, students that are newly married are learning to adjust to living with the person that they will be spending the rest of their lives with. Married in June of 2008, William and Nichole Shafner both attend California Baptist while adjusting to married life. Nichole and Wiliam met at CBU after being set up on a blind date by Wil’s roommate. “I didn’t want to date him at all after that first night…so, I told him I just wanted to be friends. We literally spent every evening hanging out together until security would kick him out of the dorms,” Shafner said. “We knew the security by name.” In response, “I like to say our whole relationship started with a break-up” Shafner said.
the perfect dress for me. After two trips, I found the one; a beautiful lace gown with pickups and a large train. I was able to personalize it with a purple ribbon, my favorite color, around the waist. The next order of business is the ceremony site, already having secured my fiancé’s home as the reception site. I started looking and was appalled by the prices. For many surrounding places, it was an easy $1,000 for just the site. Many did not include any type of chair rentals or even a secondary location if it began to rain. Most of the places were more than that or required a reception catering which would in turn brough up the price. It was not until walking across campus that I realized how nice it would be to get married on the campus. I asked the front desk and found out that there was a new office setup just for weddings on the ground floor of the James Building.
PAGE 5 I was met by Erin, the wedding coordinator on campus. She walked me through several of the reception sites and gave me a packet of information on the several packages they had available. My fiancé and I decided on the Smith Courtyard and chose a simple reception package. With my student discount we were able to secure the site for $720 which includes chairs, tables, sound system, rehearsal time, dressing rooms, parking and security. Did I mention we have six hours on campus for our event and that we have free reign for pictures after? Yes, the price was well worth it. Erin even made sure the Alumni room would be available so that if it got too cold or it started to rain we could move the wedding inside. This is very important to me. I really wanted an outdoor wedding but was afraid to gamble with the rain so having a backup plan at no extra cost is amazing. With both of the largest items out of the way, I turned to decorations, invitations and reception menu options. The internet turned out to be a major help. I was able to look through reception and ceremony ideas on theknot.com. We were able to set our guest list up online so people can RSVP immediately. Also, we were able create a free wedding website with all the details of the wedding. Another good resource was Ikea, I found many of the items that brides had were from Ikea and at a price you can not beat. My fiancé and I made the trek out to Covina and found purple tea light holders on clearance for $0.29! A recent online sale of personalized napkins led me to order 500 monogrammed napkins! While this whole process has been stressful, I know that the day I become Mrs. Northrop will make it worth it. And as more gets done, the more I am able to trade the feelings of stress for excitement. Oh and if anyone is getting married anytime soon, come see me I have about a billion, yes a billion, wedding magazines you can have.
Most students at CBU know how difficult it can be to find the financial resources to come to school, the Shafners are no exception “I do homework in the music building on in the library so I don’t get distracted when he get’s home,” she said. Most couples have the chance to go back to their separate dorms or apartments after having dinner or seeing a movie together, but not Mark and Brittney Roussin. Married on May 29, 2009, this match made in heaven goes back to their apartment in Irvine. Mark is still attending CBU, and wife Brittney is working at an accounting firm. The couple says they love coming home to their best friend. “School is demanding in itself. With all the homework and time it takes to succeed in school, Photo by Kristin Vaughan you have to be able to set that aside and make time William and Nichole Shaffner both attend CBU. to spend with your spouse as well,” Mark Roussin In spite of the challenges, both couples agree said. that spending time with one another is worth the Brittney, who just recently graduated from struggle. CBU, is currently studying for her CPA exam while “The greatest thing about being married is Mark is taking 28 units and working part-time at coming home to that special someone that will Quality Toyota in Corona. With much of their time always be there. When you get married, that is your dedicated to studying and work, this couple knows best friend and what better thing then to get to hang that it is important to spend quality time together as out with your best friend every day of the year,” newlyweds. Roussin said.
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Not Oz, but just as green
BY SAMANTHA STEWART STAFF WRITER
To get to Emerald City just follow the yellow brick road, or follow the freeway to Riverside. In February 2009, Riverside was declared California’s first “Emerald City” for it’s dedication to being an environmentally friendly, “green” city. “We chose Riverside because of extraordinary efforts in sustainable activities in many environmental areas, including renewable energy,” the California Department of Conservation’s Director, Bridgette Luther, said. Riverside’s continual commitment to an environmentally stable future focuses on specific areas, such as energy efficiency and conservation, greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts and air quality measures, waste reduction and recycling and water efficiency, conservation and recycling. Riverside has set many goals regarding these areas and plans to take action to reach the goals. Conserving energy requires Riverside to use renewable and solar energy technologies. The goal is to achieve 33 percent renewable energy conservation by 2010 and 50 percent by 2013. Riverside Public Utilities is focusing on solar generation projects to
The La Sierra Metrolink Station Carport provides shade for 200 cars and generates 133 kilowatts of electricity-enough to power 100 homes.
create clean energy every day. Water conservation is also an important focus. The Riverside Recycle Water Project plan is in action and uses highly treated wastewater as opposed to quality drinking water for agricultural and irrigation purposes. This will provide 5 billion gallons of recycled water every year by 2015, and hopefully surpass 13 billion gallons of recycled water by 2030. Students in the School of Engineering have shown their support for clean water by constructing
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE BY SHARAYAH LE LEUX STAFF WRITER
Nov. 13 was the second annual “To Write Love on Her Arms” (TWLOHA) Day. TWLOHA Day is a day where anyone can write the word “Love” on their arms symbolizing their support to those who are fighting against depression, as well as those fighting to recover. Last year five hundred thousand people participated in this event. This year the number more than doubled with over 1 million people participating. People wrote the word love on their arms in many different ways and supported the cause. “To Write Love on Her Arms” is a nonprofit organization. Jamie Tworkowski, the founder, began this organization in February 2006. TWLOHA began as a written story. This true story is of Renee Yohe, a 19 year old, struggling with addiction and was denied access to a drug treatment center. The story is available for reading on TWLOHA’s Website: http://www.twloha.com/ TWLOHA’s mission statement is: “To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and
suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly to treatment and recovery.” Through donations collected by TWLOHA, through things such as the selling of TWLOHA shirts, a portion is sent directly to the treatment and programs of the organizations National Hopeline Network (1-800-SUICIDE), Teen Challenge, S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends), Kid’s Helpline (Australia), Apne Aap (India) and Sanlaap (India). According to the website, ways to get involved are donating, buying a shirt, joining their street team, telling your friends, but most importantly, learning what it means to live an honest life and to walk with people who are hurting. TWLOHA originally was advertised on the social-networking site Myspace. It was soon spread through music; bands such as Switchfoot, Anberlin, The Rocket Summer, The Classic Crime, Fireflight and many others, also support this organization. “We believe that music is powerful in its ability to move people, to remind us we’re alive, to remind us it’s okay to scream or cry or celebrate or ask questions. Music causes us to feel. We think all of that is pretty incredible and it seems that songs can be
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a “slow-sand filter,” used to purify drinking water. This filter was made out of plastic buckets, tubing, and sand. “It is part of the school’s mission to serve the community,” Anthony Donaldson, dean for the School of Engineering, said. The filter was designed with hope of purifying water in poverty stricken areas with easily acquirable and usable items. By the year 2012, Riverside plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 7 percent below
where they were in the year 1990. The dedication to improve air quality and reduce pollution is one of the reasons Riverside has been named an “Emerald City.” Utilizing recycling bins around campus or throughout the city, purchasing energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs and concentrating on preserving water (not letting the water run from a faucet) are all great ways to help Riverside in its commitment to go green.
like friends when things are difficult,” said Tworkowski, in an interview with Greenville College. The organization has branched out and currently have their own website, Myspace page, Facebook page, Youtube, Twitter, Socialvibe and street team that helps support the organization by getting the word out everywhere. Depression is common and affects 120
million people world-wide, according to The World Health Organization. Twenty million people struggle with depression in the United States according to The National Institute of Mental Health. “We at TWLOHA believe that rescue is possible, and are committed to communicating hope to others who know the daily struggle of living in a broken world.”
Students nationwide show support for To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA).
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BY KELLI KEIGWIN STAFF WRITER
A couple of years ago I had to do a report on World War II. I asked around and found out that my grandfather served two years in the Navy as an Electronic Technician Mate Third Class on the USS Iowa BB 61, the sister ship of the USS Missouri, which where the Japanese signed the surrender papers. I e-mailed my grandfather a list of questions, and expected only an e-mail back. The next day, however, I received a Fed-Ex package with a 10-page letter from my grandfather, telling me his whole experience during World War II. In honor of my Grandfather, Thomas Keigwin I wanted to share his experience. With the country still in the throes of a depression and a sub-standard military, the country found itself unaware of the potential danger lurking an ocean away. “I was a sophomore in a 200-student rinky-dink high school in Illinois,” Keigwin said. Dec. 7, 1941 his whole school assembled in the study hall. This is where he would hear President Roosevelt address the nation with his famous Live in Infinity speech and declare a state of war with Japan. “We knew our sheltered lives would never be the same.” All men 18 and over, and not in an essential industry were drafted. “If you were a cutie high school junior in 1941, look around, the athletic jock and the wimp with acne would soon be carrying a rifle, wading ashore on some godforsaken island in the Pacific or with their faces buried in the snow at the Battle of the Bulge.” Back in the states rationing was imposed. Men’s cuffs on trousers were prohibited and women’s dresses could be no longer than the knee, all to save cloth. “Ladies hose were nonexistent, can you believe leg make-up?” People had to save tin cans because there was no tin coming from Southeast Asia. Women were knitting sweaters and rolling bandages. All of this did not compare to the many lives lost across the seas. “Two of my classmates were among those killed. One by a Kamikaze plane and one as an infantry replacement in France,” Keigwin added. The best kept secret of the war was the atom bomb, and even Vice President Truman would not find out about it until he became president. Truman sent a message to Japan stating that the United States had the most powerful weapon the world had ever known and that we were prepared to use it if Japan did not surrender. The message was ignored and the first bomb was dropped. A second warning was issued, it was ignored again, and the bomb was dropped for the second time. It
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was not until later did the debate of whether the bomb should have been used arose. However, “there was no doubt in the minds of the men who were to make the assault on the Japan mainland that it was the right decision,” said Keigwin. Emperor Hirohio surrendered unconditionally and the only concession granted was that Japan could keep its Emperor. Dancing literally broke out in the streets on Victory of Japan Day, and governments had to close down taverns and liquor stores to preserve order. My grandfather went back to Hiroshima in January 1946 while on occupational duty: “It was eerie, absolute silence, nothing was alive. As far as the eye could see, nothing but flat land covered with rubble. Occasionally, there was a lone chimney standing. Why the Iowa was ordered back to sit in Tokyo Bay is one of the greatest Navy mysteries. We had destroyed two major cities, Japan was now a devastated and defeated nation. Yet when I walked the streets of Tokyo I experienced no anger or animosity, in fact they were quite friendly.” It was General Douglas MacArthur who was seen as responsible for Japan’s defeat, considering he was the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces. However, the Japanese people held him in a God-like esteem. “I watched him leave his headquarters in downtown Tokyo. Each afternoon large crowds, bowing, and scraping, paid homage.” At the end of my grandfather’s letter, he gave me this piece of advice: “Kelli, many men and women have made enormous sacrifices making your good life possible. Do your share to make it possible for those who follow you. And above all, to your own self be true.” My grandfather claims he was no big war hero, only receiving three service ribbons, but he was a part of shaping our world today which makes him a hero in my eyes. Thanks, Grand-Dad.
Photo courtesy of Kelli Keigwin
Garret Replogle portrays William Carey in the world premiere of “A Garden in India.”
Photo by Kenton Jacobsen
‘A Garden in India’: world premiere BY LISA LUNA STAFF WRITER California Baptist University’s theatre program put on an original production written by Jessica Davenport. The story is of William Carey who is said to be the father of modern missions. He was an English missionary in India for over 40 years. “A Garden in India” had a smooth opening night, Friday, Nov. 13 to a large audience. This incredible play tells a profound story. Just a couple of days before opening, things were a little different. Wednesday night, scenes were cut, going from a four-hour play down to three hours. This meant the actors only had one dress rehearsal to practice their new lines before opening on Friday. Garret Replogle played William Carey. This character was very different from previous roles Replogle had played. His performance was excellent, even with lastminute lines added. Replogle did not sweat the small stuff. “I personally had some lines given to me Thursday afternoon, about 24 hours before opening night. It’s the type of thing that forces an actor to bring it to the table, it’s called exquisite pressure,“ Replogle said. Cassi Saville performed opposite Replogle as the wife of William Carey. Her portrayal of the character was very convincing, and the tensions between the two roles were compelling. Because “A Garden in India” was original work, preparing for the play was going to include trial and error from the start explained Replogle. As actors, it was incredible to be the first cast to perform it. “It was absolutely exciting to be the first actors to generate these characters and scenes on stage, no one had
come before us. It was a labor of love that we all enjoyed,” Replogle said. The play uses many visuals; shadow puppets, dance and music were all part of “A Garden in India.” They were used to illuminate life in India. Emily Green, the stage manager explained behind the scene challenges. “We had to design sets, lights, costumes and characters all from scratch. We had to completely pioneer an entire show,” Green said. Krista Jo Miller, assistant professor of communications and visual arts, was encouraged by the students’ attitudes. “The good thing is that the students involved in the production had the best attitudes and spirits of any group of actors I’ve ever worked with, and were always willing to engage with the style, and they always give things a try,” Miller said. The first half of the play takes place in England where Carey struggles with the idea of not serving the Lord the way he feels he should. Carey was very determined to become a missionary in India. Many of Carey’s journal entries are about frustration and desperation in the mission field. Davenport used Carey’s journals to write the play. “I am using a lot of original documents, letters and journals,” Davenport said. Although there were obstacles to overcome, the cast of “A Garden in India” succeeded and put on an excellent play. “The style we are using was very new to many of the students, and they had to get used to it. As a result, a lot of what is seen on stage has been generated by the students’ willingness to explore what they didn’t initially understand. And as a result, they generated really beautiful work,” said Krista Jo Miller, assistant professor of communications and visual arts.
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A little duct tape goes a long way There are many activities that people’s attention. Upon further research and trial of that activity it may become a passionate hobby. Unlike many students, Jessica Rush, has taken interest in a hobby that is not necessarily your average activity. It is one that includes creativity and a practical mind. One might find it the most interesting object invented and others may consider it disorderly. Regardless, of the opinion of others Rush is confident of her particular hobby. Rush, a fifth year student at California Baptist University, has come up with a hobby that is more creative than the usual heard of ideas people like to take part in. Duct tape is most commonly used in construction or for household needs. However, for Rush it is not necessarily the same. Rush creates different items that she needs with the use of duct tape. Interested in how it all began? Well, hold your breath no longer. The making of duct tape idea was not something that Rush put much thought into. It was something that one day just came to mind. “The duct tape evolved by itself,” Rush said. Before duct tape even came to play Rush was very intrigued in making things from scratch. “I was very much into crafting, into making bead work, embroidery, working with hot glue, and cardboard, and bits and parts of all sorts of things,” Rush said. “I loved working with my hands.” The first item that Rush ever made is a duct tape phone head-set. The device was made due to the inspiration of creating something that allowed her to talk on the phone but still allowed her to multi-task. “I wanted to talk on the phone and do things with my hands at the same time,” Rush explained. “It is also a safety thing.” Rush studied several things before beginning
her project. Rush researched the following before constructing the headset. This included something that would hold the phone to her ear, what it would take to slide a phone in and out of place, and what it would take to keep it flapping away from her ear. After studying the necessities the headset was successfully accomplished. The collection of items construed from duct tape grew as she traveled to Oman in spring 2006, the country in which she grew up. Rush learned to use all the resources she had to make things that were a necessity, because of all the stuff you can not get in Oman. Rush made a set of cabinets out of a wooden skeleton, cardboard, duct tape and hot glue. Rush has made other things such as a ring holder, a brush holder, a CD case holder and a phone holder out of duct tape. Though, her inventions do not stop with just the use of duct tape. Rush also uses chopsticks, adhesive wall strips and bobby pins as resources. To make sure she has enough duct tape on hand Rush keeps at least two rolls in stock, using approximately one roll a month. With such a unique hobby some may wonder if it affects her living condition. Fortunately enough, Rush has not had an issue with roommates and her duct tape inventions. “I have heard some very discouraging comments about the esthetics of my endeavor but nobody I have lived with has complained, yet.” Rush is aware that her hobby may seem odd to some people however this does not discourage her from continuing with her projects. Rush confidently stated, “I am sure I probably look ridiculous to some people with that thing on my head, but it does what it is intended to do.” Rush continues to further her creations with whatever necessities she has in the future. However, due to her hectic schedule as a college student, Rush currently does not have time but said that she would “chew on the idea” before making a final decision.
the owner of the vehicle thinks the vehicle was locked but there is absolutely no sign of force entry.” As the population of CBU continues to grow, Public Safety has had to change their tactics to accommodate the increase of people. “We have become a more people-oriented team rather than task-oriented,” Walters said. “We focus on what is happening around us at all times.” Nevertheless, this does not mean they can be everywhere at once. If you see someone or something suspicious, call Public Safety immediately. “Open communication is essential, we want students to let us know if they see anything out of the ordinary happening,” Walters said. Another helpful service that Public Safety provides is a 24-hour escort service to on-campus locations. Some people, however, misconstrue this to be their own personal transportation
system. “We are an escort service, not a busing system,” Walters said. “All of us want to help, but we need to be available to do our job.” In an effort to still help injured students around campus, the University has purchased two electric scooters that can be rented out of the Public Safety office for free. Since the beginning of the school year, there have been five thefts from vehicles, 12 skateboard or bike thefts and no housing break-ins. Overall, this demonstrates the extremely low crime rate at CBU and surrounding areas. The numbers will only continue to decrease. “There’s always a ‘flurry’ of crime at the start of the year, because some students are too trusting of their possessions at first,” Walters said. So next time you see your friendly neighborhood Public Safety officer, say thanks for all of their hard work to protect you. They will definitely appreciate it.
BY FREIZEL BAGUBE STAFF WRITER
Photo By Ashley Wilkins
Professor Julie David and President Leisa Christian lead the new Roots and Shoots Club.
Growing Awareness by Roots and Shoots BY ELENA ZANONE The mission statement of Roots and Shoots is STAFF WRITER
Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation. Shoots seem very weak, but to reach the light, they can break open brick walls. Imagine that the brick walls are all the problems we have inflicted on our planet. Hundreds of thousands of roots and shoots, hundreds of thousands of young people around the world, can break through these walls. We CAN change the world,” Jane Goodall said. Want to be one more hand in making a difference? With so many clubs at California Baptist University, it can be a little overwhelming to find one that fits what you want to stand for. If you are having difficulty and have been seeking to join a club but not sure how to go about it, read on. Lecturer in Anthropology Julie David alongside student assistant, Leisa Christian, has declared a brand new club on campus called, Roots and Shoots. The club has roots that go far beyond the realm of our campus and the worldwide implication this club has been making on our world today is huge.
simply this: “To foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the world.” The idea of Roots and Shoots began with primatologist Jane Goodall in 1991 and 16 students on the back porch in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. These small groups of students were eager to change the environmental problems they saw firsthand every single day. Since then, thousands of students around the world have been coming together with the shared desire of creating a better environment for human beings and animals. The club strives to raise awareness for social injustice and environmental awareness. Although the club is just sprouting, the first event has been planned and the new club’s agenda is growing rapidly. The group of students will be attending a free tour of the America’s Teaching Zoo on Moorpark, a college campus in San Diego, on Sunday Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. Transportation will be free, for any questions concerning membership contact David.
helpful hints and useful safety tips earthquakes, fires and other disasters that could
BY TAYLOR WINCHELL arise on campus. These plans are shared within STAFF WRITER
Students on campus are familiar with the little carts that zoom by us on our way to class, usually accompanied by a friendly hello and wave. They make us feel safe, secure and reassured that the nothing horrible will happen on their watch. They are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is a lot of thought and action that go behind making the students, faculty and staff of California Baptist University safe. One man that diligently works behind the scenes to ensure the safety of CBU is Jim Walters, director of Public Safety. Joining the department in August 2008; he has been a part of creating and revising routine procedures and escape plans for crises in communicable diseases, terrorist attacks,
the department and the university as a whole, but cannot be carried out without the cooperation of everyone on campus. “Safety on campus is a group effort,” Walters said. “A vigilant community of students, faculty and staff working together provides the best prospect of maintaining a safe and secure environment.” Public Safety can only do so much as a preventative department, the rest is up to the students they protect. Simple tasks like locking your bike and keeping valuables in your car out of plain sight can save your possessions, time and money. “About half of thefts from vehicles were from unlocked vehicles,” Walters said. “With the other half, some cases are difficult to determine because
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Students marked all the places they have been on ISP at the California Southern Baptist Convention.
Seniors reflect on ISP experiences during CSBC BY JENNY MINER STAFF WRITER
Five California Baptist University seniors were able to share their International Service Project experiences during the “See the World” event, which took place during the California Southern Baptist Convention. Cindy Steiger said, “God has shown me through the service the absolute need for the Gospel of Christ to be preached among the nations.” Steiger has gone to South Asia for two
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summers: once with ISP, and once with the IMB. She also served in Rwanda for two summers. This summer, she went with the Nursing Program to Rwanda. Her team was able to minister to Rwandans during the fifteenth anniversary of the genocide. “A lot of emotions were brought up again,” Steiger said. “We got to pray with the people who were going through that. We got to share with them peace—the peace of Christ.” After Steiger gave her testimony,
women from her team performed a short skit showing how the peace of Christ can change lives even in a war-torn country. Mical Bell has felt God calling her to serve overseas since she was in fourth grade, but it was not until this past summer when God taught her a very important lesson. Bell told God, “I am going to help further your kingdom.” But what God told her is that He did not really need her help. This past summer, Bell went to Russia with ISP, making it her 14th time in another country. The team helped out in an orphanage. They cared for babies with HIV and ministered to nurses for five days until a meal at Subway changed the course of their trip. Eleven of the 20 women on the trip got food poisoning, and Bell was in the hospital for three days. This caused Bell to question God. “Through scripture, the Lord just convicted me saying, ‘No, I don’t even need you. I can reach the lost by myself,’” Bell said. “I finally have that clarity that I am just privileged to be His tool.” Adam Cook grew up in church, but missions still seemed unattainable to him until he came to CBU. “Being at a university that is committed to The Great Commission was a big change. Seeing that as something was not only attainable but also a responsibility as a believer in Jesus Christ was a huge shift,” Cook said. Cook has gone on two trips with ISP:
one to Germany and one to Thailand. “Through those two opportunities, God started to change my heart to develop a love for the lost,” said Cook. Amy Foote has been to five countries in six years, three of which were ISP trips. In Summer 2008, she went to China and “fell in love.” When she came back, she told everyone about he desire to go back someday. One of her friends challenged her when she asked what Foote was doing to engage with the international students on campus. Now, Foote has a roommate from China and a roommate from South Korea. “I had to go all the way around the world for God to open my eyes to the internationals in California,” Foote said. Kyle Meyer said, “Before I came to CBU, I never had really any perception of missions of any kind or a heart for the nations or the lost.” Since going on an ISP trip to Germany, Meyer has come back with a new perspective. “My heart was broken for the lost,” Meyer said. “My eyes were opened to the needs of people, even in reached places.” Kristen White, the director of Global Mobilization said, “We selected these students to talk because they have all had a pivotal change in their journey. They have not just gone on one trip and said, ’I’m different; I’m changed,’ but they have continued to go back.”
The end of human trafficking BY KENTON JACOBSEN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF There are 25-100 million humans in slavery in the world and 100,000 in the US and you can help them said Larry Martin, senior vice president of the International Justice Mission, on Nov. 8. The Justice Club on campus hosted a screening of IJM’s newest movie “At the End of Slavery” and a question-and-answer time Associate Director of Martin and Rapha House Kerry Decker. The movie tells the story of human trafficking in Cambodia, the Philippines and India through documentary footage of IJM’s rescue efforts, interviews with children rescued from slavery and undercover video of slave owners. “It felt like a great turnout for a Sunday night for folks to come out just because they care, just because they are interested, just because they believe so much in this,” Martin said. Althoughendinghumantraffickingseemstobe an insurmountable challenge, Martin encouraged students that they can make a difference. Money and prayer are often overlooked avenues of support, but Martin says that not only are they
very beneficial to the efforts of the ministry, but they can also affect the individual. “If indeed you want to grow a heart for doing justice, actually starting to fund rescue is a beginning place that you shouldn’t overlook,” Martin said. IJM also offers internship opportunities for students and recent graduates that can help guide their future in human rights. “These are invaluable experiences to have before you invest in a graduate studies course,” Martin said. Associate Director of Martin and Rapha, Kerry Decker, answers questions proceeding the viewing of “At the End of Slavery.”
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1 - Duet, Shane and Shane, filled the gym with intimate worship. Cayla Ames Staff Photographer 2 - Seek Week may be over but that doesn’t mean that time in the Prayer Chapel has to end. Kristin Vaughan Photo Editor 3 - One of the great things about photography is that you don’t have to go very far to take fun pictures. Eric McFarland Staff Photographer 4 - Women’s volleyball takes time to stop and pray before their last home game of the season. Esther Koscuik Staff Photographer
5 - So it begins! The first USP team left yesterday for Seattle, WA. Kristin Vaughan Photo Editor 6 - A beautiful blue sky graces the cottages on a crisp fall day. Kenton Jacobsen Editor-in-Chief 7 - Bus Drivers celebrate reclaiming their title at the annual Fortuna Bowl. Kenton Jacobsen Editor-in-Chief
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Men’s Water Polo vs. Fresno Pacific Home, 12 p.m. Men’s Water Polo vs. Concordia Irvine Home, 3 p.m. Men’s Wrestling vs. Embry-Riddle Home, 7 p.m.
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Men’s Wrestling vs. Stanford Home,
Inland Empire november
Women’s Soccer NAIA Championship vs. Grandview (Iowa) Home, 1 p.m.
ON CAMPUS november
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Mighty Ducks Hockey Game 7 p.m.
A Garden in India Wallace Theatre, Friday-8 p.m., Saturday-2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
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Roots and Shoots Anthropology Club field trip to Moorpark Teaching Zoo 10 a.m.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! NO CLASSES!
december
03-04 06 24 @ CBU all day
Yule at Disneyland Hotel
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Metamorphoses UCR Arts Building Studio Theatre, Friday-8 p.m., Saturday-2:30 & 8 p.m.
20-21
Durang, Durang, Durang RCC Singletary Hall, Friday-8 p.m., Saturday-2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
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The Unsinkable Molly Brown RCC Landis Performing Arts Center, Friday-8 p.m., Saturday-2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday-2 p.m.
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Tree Lighting Celebration Riverside Plaza, 6 p.m. Walk with the Mayor Martha McLean-Anza Narrows County Park, 7:30 a.m.
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Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony Downtown Riverside on Main St. Pedestrian Mall, 6:15 p.m.
december
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Riverside Arts Walk Downtown Riverside, 6 p.m.
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THE TALE OF MY TATTOO
Threads of Wisdom
BY ROBBY PAPROCKI
Nicole Palmer
STAFF WRITER
Each one has a story. Every line, every mark, every dot of pigment means something. Ben Halsne’s tattoos are the most significant symbolic aspects of his life. Halsne has seven tattoos on his body. He started putting ink on his body soon after his eighteenth birthday. Each tattoo has a distinct personal story. “All the tattoos I get have some specific meaning to me,” Halsne said. “I have one on my arm that is a memorial to my sister who passed away about three years ago.” Tattooing began to emerge as an art form thousands of years ago in cultures across the globe. People tattooed themselves for a wide variety of reasons. Slaves were often permanently marked by their owners to display their place in culture. People in other cultures marked themselves for religious or ethnic reasons, Photo By Chris Hardy or to display social status. “Recycle, Reuse, Redeemable” by Denis Kufus Weyhrich is on display now at the Metcalf Gallery above the Wallace Theatre. Today, tattoos have a new meaning. Many people view the art of inking the skin as counter-culture or rebellious. The punk revolution in the 1980s used tattoo symbols to identify its radical message. BY RACHEL WEINSTEIN as hers. Other contemporary social groups, such The installations have a community DESIGN EDITOR as street and prison gangs, use tattoos influence and attendees will have a unique to identify member ranks and status. In When you think about an art show, experience. The installations will never a sense, tattoos have become a method chances are the first thing that comes be repeated in exactly the same manner. of identification in many counter-culture to mind is not 12 pairs of shoes hanging “Useless” consists of 12 pairs of shoes cliques. from the ceiling, a pile of newspapers on hanging from the ceiling of the gallery. Not everyone who puts ink on their the floor or a medicine cabinet with an The shoes represent a long process of bodies does it for those reasons, though. extensive number of pill bottles. But this trials and desires in Weyhrich’s life. She Many young conservatives and Christians is exactly what you will find in the current told the story of her old torn up slippers tattoo themselves to represent their show “Recyclable, Reusable, Redeemable,” that she held onto for years. These shoes personal or religious beliefs, or to honor by Denis Kufus Weyhrich, displayed in were so tattered and ugly that when she the memory of a loved one or close the Metcalf Gallery above the Wallace made a trip to her in-law’s she ended up friend. Theatre. having to save them from being tossed “There’s this idea that people who get “Recyclable, Reusable, Redeemable is into the garbage can. tattoos are counter-culture freaks hell- about how much of our society is tossed Years later, Weyhrich bought herself a bent on anarchy,” Michael Ross said. “In away and forgotten – people, things and new pair of pink leather moccasins. my experience, that’s almost never the God. This exhibit focuses on the acts “The new slippers arrived and were case.” of remembrance in which objects are wonderful, I completely enjoyed them Ross, who owns a tattoo parlor in Los allowed to speak again,” Weyhrich said. for a few days. Then when watering the Angeles, caters primarily to Christian Weyhrich’s solo show includes 14 backyard they got wet, so I left them out tattoo bearers. He has given over two installation pieces – an installation is to dry. Well, when I went to bring my long thousand tattoos during the past three a genre of art that is non traditional; in awaited deeply desired slippers they were years. Most of the artwork he does carries the sense that it expands off the normal stuck together. Completely glued sole to a significant personal meaning and history medium of a canvas or sculpture and sole. A sole stuck to itself. All this caused for the customer. transforms a space. me to think about the form and function “The art of tattoo is going through a Adjunct Professor of Visual Arts of my ugly slippers and the uselessness of radical change. People don’t get a tattoo Daniel Weber’s Gallery Methods class my pretty new ones. My life and body may for the sake of getting a tattoo. It’s become took three weeks to paint and install the look tattered but Lord willing, useful,” a more respected art form in today’s art before the show’s opening on Nov. 4. Weyhrich said. culture,” Ross said. According to Weyrich, installing These 12 shoes in the gallery personify Until recently, the concept of “Christian this art was vastly different from simply all walks of life; they have extreme tattoos” was very taboo. Conservative hanging a painting, which gave the personalities, but are new and useless. Christians felt that tattooing was wrong students the opportunity to have a voice The show will remain in the Metcalf because of a passage of Scripture that and influence on the final appearance of Gallery through Nov. 26, so take some the pieces. She told the class that their time to visit this unique art experience. See TATTOO, Page 14 ways of doing things are just as important
ART: recycle, reuse, redeem
What can I say really in my defense? I finally did the most unthinkable, most undesirable, most horrifying thing imaginable to a girl – I went through my shoe collection. I found shoes stuffed in the back of my closet that I had forgotten I even owned, and forgot why I even bought them in the first place. These overpriced pieces of canvas and leather own over half of my closet, and most of them do not see the light of day. Instead, they live a long shelf life, only to be tossed a couple of years later. About once a year, I get the courage to sort through my endless collection, only to discover I have wasted so much money on closet ornaments – well okay, maybe not wasted my money, but my parents’ money. Well, my parents pulled the plug. No longer do I receive expensive shoes as a reward or for holidays, my shoe allowance has been cut off. I mean, I can’t blame them; it was getting a little excessive. My taste in shoes is the same as it is in jeans – designer name, designer price, they are the perfect fit for me! Materialistic? Some may think so. I just like to call it expensive taste. So after being told I can no longer expect to see Uggs or Ed Hardy shoe boxes under the Christmas tree, I had to rethink how to satisfy my shoe addiction. “Hi, my name is Nicole and I am a shoe addict.” The first step is admitting you have a problem, and I have a problem. So where does a college student, with minimal funds and a shoe addiction go to satisfy their fix besides rehab? The answer: Payless Shoe Store. I have found my support group. The shoes are fairly priced and extremely fashion forward. I know most of you are thinking, Payless? This girl has gone crazy. Let me break it down to you; Payless offers the Bogo deal EVERYDAY. Bogo stands for buy one get one half-priced! For someone with an incurable shoe addiction, these words are like gold. Not only can I get a new pair of shoes for a low price, I can get two for an even lower price. Bogo was created for people like me; huge problem, low funds. Payless has a variety of styles, colors and sizes. Not only do these shoes match the outfit, the quality and quantity you can come accustom too is something your wallet will appreciate.
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states, “Do not mark yourself for the dead, nor make any tattoos on your bodies, for I am the Lord your God.” Halsne and Ross both believe that the perspective of forbidding Christians from tattooing themselves took the passage out of context. “The only reason people marked themselves on those days was to show slavery to something, like another god,” Halsne said. Halsne, who has been tattooing himself for the last two years, commented that each of his tattoos directly relate back to the God he worships. For example, the large finch on his back is symbolic of Christ’s love and death for humanity on the cross. Because of this, he sees no problem with marking his body. Halsne mentioned that people often see a conflict of interest between his tattoos and his Christianity. “People see someone with tattoos and they think, ‘Oh, heathen’ or, ‘Oh, sinner.’
But in reality it’s a great conversation starter,” Halsne said. “It’s a bridge between two different cultures.” Many other students at California Baptist University have tattooed themselves. Their situations are similar to Halsne’s. One such student, Joshua Dean, has a large tattoo of a desert scene with a cross on the right side of his rib cage. “Really, it’s symbolic of the two things that mean the most to me: my faith and my family,” Dean said. People who tattoo themselves because of their beliefs note that it is often an ongoing process. “Someone who gets tattoos to represent their faith in anything is a dedicated customer,” Ross said. “That usually means big tattoos which take a lot of time, trips and money.” Because of the commitment required in completing body artwork, tattoo aficionados caution potential ink bearers to give time and thought to their work.
Not another turkey sandwich BY KRISTIN DE LA CRUZ STAFF WRITER
This week’s forecast predicts an abundance of turkey for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At my house, Thanksgiving dinner often leaves enough leftover turkey to feed a small country. It would be a shame to see so much food go to waste; yet the thought of another tasteless turkey sandwich is enough to send anyone dashing out the door. Leftover loathers rejoice, for there is hope. Break free from mundane recipes and stir up something scrumptious. From enchiladas to samosas, these unique dishes are sure to outdo your average sandwich.
Ginny’s Wild Rice and Turkey Salad Servings: 9 4 cups torn fresh spinach 2 cups cubed cooked turkey 2 cups cooked wild rice 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 2oz jar chopped pimientos, drained 8oz Italian salad dressing Simply mix all the ingredients, excluding the dressing. Toss in the dressing just before serving and enjoy! (Recipe from Allrecipes. com.)
Photo By Kenton Jacobsen
Ben Halsne is one of the many California Baptist University students that use tattoos to demonstrate their faith.
“This is something you’re going to live with for the rest of your life,” Halsne said.
Toasted Barbeque Sandwich Servings: 6 3 cups shredded turkey, cooked 3/4 cup barbeque sauce 6 sandwich rolls Combine the turkey and barbeque sauce in a large skillet and cook over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Toast the rolls. Place the turkey mixture on the sandwich rolls and serve! For an added crunch, top the mixture with lettuce or spinach.
Simple Turkey Samosas 25-35 minutes Preheat oven to 375 F 1 store-bought refrigerated rolled piecrust 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded 1/4 cup mango chutney 1/2 cup leftover mashed potatoes Cut piecrust into 8 triangles. Mix turkey with the mango chutney. Place turkey mixture and mashed potatoes on top of piecrust triangles. Brush the edges with water and pinch corners together to seal. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until brown. (Recipe from realsimple.com.)
Megan’s Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad
Kristin De La Cruz shows of one alternative to the average Thanksgiving leftovers.
Photo By Cayla Ames
Servings: 6 1 1/2 cups spiral pasta 3 cups cooked turkey 1 celery rib 3 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 3/4 cup mayonnaise 6 tbsp brown sugar
“The worst mistake you can make is that you realize you don’t like what you got.”
1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp lemon juice 1 cup salted cashew halves Cook pasta, drain and rinse. In a large bowl, mix pasta, turkey, celery, onions, and green pepper. In a separate bowl combine mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and lemon juice; toss over pasta mixture to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours. Stir in cashews before serving.
Turkey Enchiladas Delicioso 20 Minutes Servings: 6 Preheat oven to 350 F. 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar and Monterey blend recommended) 1 onion, chopped 12 oz can sliced black olives 24 6-inch corn tortillas 1 19 oz can red enchilada sauce 4 cups chopped turkey, cooked Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix cheese, onion and olives. In a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla and cook until soft. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce. In the center of the tortilla, add turkey and the cheese mixture. Roll and place in the prepared dish. Repeat until the bottom of the pan is covered with enchiladas. This is your bottom layer. Spread sauce over this layer, and then repeat the process with a second layer. Now spread the rest of the sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese mixture. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Muy delicioso! (Recipe from Allrecipes.com. )
CULTURE Vegan Thanksgiving Turkeys will thank you
BY ELSBETH SEYMOUR STAFF WRITER
I was recently shopping at Trader Joe’s and noticed Tofurkeys on an end cap. At that moment I knew we had arrived, by we, I mean Vegans. Veganism is a diet and lifestyle that excludes the use of animals for food, clothing or for any other purpose. Traditional meat-filled holidays can make it hard for vegans to bear; so this Thanksgiving, break out some of these delicious recipes! These dishes are so delicious you can easily fake-out your family and friends. Nothing funnier than, “Surprise! It’s Vegan!”
So-Easy Pumpkin Pie 55 Minutes Servings: 2-3 In a large bowl combine: 1 (16-ounce) can of pumpkin puree 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 (12-ounce package) soft tofu blended 1 9-inch pie crust Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes, then at 350 F for 40 minutes. Chill and serve.
Herb Stuffing Servings: 4-6 Preheat oven to 300 F. Croutons: Cut your choice of bread (I love sourdough) into cubes and bake 8 cups bread. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl combine: 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup celery, diced 3/4 cup canola oil 1/2 cup fresh rosemary 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil 3 cloves garlic chopped 3/4 cup thyme Add in: Croutons Sea salt and pepper to taste Place stuffing into shallow baking pan and bake mixture for 50-60 minutes.
Cranberry Sauce: Servings: 4-6 In a medium saucepan combine: 1 cup unrefined sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, washed 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
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Cook until all cranberries have burst and enjoy (Recipe from “Little Vegan Monsters Cookbook.”)
Green Bean Casserole Serving: 6-8 Preheat oven to 400 F. Sauté over medium heat: 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onions, chopped Add in: 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups vegetable broth In a large bowl combine and set aside: Onion and broth mixture
Silken tofu 3 cups green beans, frozen and thawed 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese Spread beans on the bottom of a lightly oiled casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese over green beans then pour sauce evenly over top. Bake for 20 minutes. (Recipe from “Little Vegan Monsters Cookbook.”)
Vegetable Loaf Servings: 4-6 Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large pot boil: 4 potatoes, chopped Cook until tender. Mash and set aside. Sauté in a large pan: 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, chopped 2/3 cup tamari1 1/2 cup broccoli chopped 1/4 cup Spinach 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup plain soymilk In a large bowl combine: 1/3 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 cup flour Add in: Potatoes Vegetable mixture
Photo By Cayla Ames
BECOME A COFFEE CONNOISSEUR BY MEGAN ELLEDGE STAFF WRITER
As finals begin to approach, stress begins to take over the mind and any minute your head might explode. With a cup of coffee, the hands begin to type; the pages start flowing with ideas suddenly remembered at full speed; and the struggle seems to seize with enough time to spend the afternoon on a lovely day outside. Although a cup of tea might be relaxing for the mind, a cup of coffee is what gets the student through the day. Some like their coffee straight, some like it sweet or there are those in-between drinkers. Because of the uniqueness of people and their different taste buds, one coffee house is not enough. The following is a list of lattes, frappuccinos and frothy delights to indulge in.
For the sweet tooth: -Starbucks: Toffee Nut Latte with extra caramel syrup for a sugary taste that will surely wake anyone up for that 8 a.m. class. - Coffee Depot: Hazelnut Truffle – latte or on the rocks. Visit Coffee Depot located on Mission Inn Avenue, which is Riverside’s ninth historic landmark and America’s largest coffee house. -The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Vanilla Ice Blended. They make their coffee with more of a rich and creamy taste, and has their cup sizes as regular and large, if coffee illiterate.
Place mixture into lightly oiled bread pan and For the in-between : bake for 1 hour. Let set 5-10 minutes before cutting. -Starbucks: Caramel Macchiato upside (Recipe from “Little Vegan Monsters down – latte or on the rocks. Cookbook.”)
-Coffee Depot: Vanilla Latte -The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Mocha Latte
For the straight coffee addict: -Starbucks: (STARBUCKS)RED Whole Bean Coffee which for every 1 lb bag sold Starbucks will contribute $1 to the Global Fund to help people living with AIDS in Africa -Coffee Depot: Espresso -The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Espresso Macchiato
For the non-coffee lover: -Starbucks: Strawberry Cream Frappuccino with chocolate syrup. It will taste like a chocolate covered strawberry. -Coffee Depot: Hot Chocolate. The best out of Starbucks and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf -The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: PomBlueberry Ice Blended
Holiday Drinks: -Starbucks: Gingerbread Latte will get you singing “Jingle Bells” in the early hours of morning. -Coffee Depot: Dark Chocolate Peppermint -The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Hot Chocolate
And don’t forget the pastries: -Starbucks: Best in muffins/croissants. Try the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin. -Coffee Depot: Technically not pastries but try any of their crepes. -The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Best in tarts. Try the White Cranberry tart.
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No, my dog cannot pay rent BY JON BEAM
STAFF WRITER
I was 14 years old and preparing to graduate from junior high. It was past 1 a.m. and all I remember was something about a Somali kitten, Missouri and an airplane. I was nudged awake by my father, and the first thing I saw was this red fluff ball crawling all over my bed. She was the most precious kitten I had ever seen. I had wanted a Somali kitten, so after finding a breeder in Missouri and talking to her, we had her flown into Ontario, where my father picked her up. “She was flicking water at me during the ride home,” my father said. I had to follow him when he brought the kitten into my mother’s room. Her reaction was priceless. From that moment on, Jelani, the name I picked for her, became attached to her and could not be happy unless she was at my mother’s side. George Eliot once said, “Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms,” and it
remains true to his day. I look back now and think my life would have been so dull if it had not been for my four cats. When my family and I were faced with foreclosure, our first thought was, “we will not leave our cats behind.” Sadly, there are people that do not care enough about their animals when they find they cannot take care of themselves. When evicted, they leave their pets to fend for themselves. The current recession has brought with it millions of foreclosures, and when finances suffer, pets suffer. According to Denise Perry, the executive director of the Riverside Humane Society, it is a new problem. Fortunately, there are people, such as realtors or neighbors, who take care of them or call Animal Services. “We don’t have field services,” Perry said. “But if they are willing to bring the pet to us, we will certainly consider taking it in as an ‘abandoned’ animal.” It breaks my heart to hear of how
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The economy is hard on pets who are often abandoned due to financial problems.
Photo By Bonnie Koenn
Got Radical Examinations? Discover the truth behind the GRE BY MOLLY POWERS often shrouded in a veil of mystery, and it STAFF WRITER
Grand Romantic Escape. Great Rice Enterprises. Girls Ride Elephants. These are a few responses given by students when asked to explain the initials, GRE. In reality, the letters stand for Graduate Record Exam, and for many California Baptist University students, they are also the initials that define futures. The GRE is a necessary exam for acceptance at most graduate programs, and is somewhat similar to the SAT. Unlike the SAT, however, the GRE is
Photo By Esther Kosciuk
Molly Powers offers suggestions to help with the GRE.
is often up to the student to prepare for the test by his or her self. As a senior planning for graduate school, I knew the GRE was on my personal horizon, but I had no idea how to even sign up for the test, let alone what to study. Panic engulfed me. I took deep breaths… and turned to Google. Luckily, the official website of the GRE was the first entry on the search list, and it allowed me to find a test site and date based on my schedule. Unfortunately, the cost of the GRE is $150. Ouch. This caused me to re-examine my desire to go to graduate school. But… I knew the test was important, so after much trepidation, I forked over my hard earned paychecks and privately wondered why I was actually paying to take an exam. The test itself is divided into three sections: Verbal, Quantitative, and Essay. The Verbal consists of analogies, antonyms, reading comprehension and sentence completion, while the Quantitative section features a variety of math and word problems. There are two essays on the test as well, and the testtaker has 45 or 30 minutes to complete each essay. Being an English major, I was fairly confident in my verbal abilities (definition of “lachrymose?” Not a problem), but the math section sent me into a state of near paralysis. My last math class had been the second semester of my freshman year, and I was pretty sure I couldn’t even remember how to
calculate the area of a circle. However, I had a solution. I had been advised by the GRE website to purchase a GRE preparation book and I was determined to follow every piece of advice in order to score well. However, upon my arrival at the bookstore I was unprepared for an entire wall of colorful prep books. Which book to choose? “Princeton Review”? “Barron’s”? “Kaplan”? Should I give up the fight and just buy “Cracking the GRE for Dummies”? After an intense scrutiny of the wall and multiple page flipping, I decided on the Kaplan, which boasted “200 points higher!” While the logical part of my mind wondered “200 points higher than what?”, the other parts advocated any advantage possible. Kaplan in hand, I began my test preparation in earnest. As I studied, I was surprised by how little I actually knew. Although I had felt confident in my language abilities, some of the words completely perplexed me. What in the world did “blandishment” mean? Instead of helping, Kaplan made me more nervous, and more certain of failure. Was the GRE fated to be the end of my academic career? On the day of the GRE, I waited nervously at the test center. I had arrived exactly one half-hour early, which apparently was just enough time to get really, really panicky. What if my I.D. was unacceptable? Had I forgotten anything? I glanced longingly at the coffee. But no, Kaplan had told me coffee was off-limits until the end of the test. Finally, my
name was called and I followed the testing administrator into the test room, where I would face my destiny. Unlike the SAT, the GRE is usually taken at a computer. The test-taker is given lessons on mouse usage and other extremely important skills before actually taking the test, and those lessons are followed by the Essay, Verbal and finally Quantitative sections. As I settled into test mode I began to find that the GRE was much less scary than I’d originally anticipated. There were still a few math questions that were confusing, but thanks to my Kaplan book, I’d actually overprepared. The verbal questions were tough, but the words were all vocabulary I’d seen before (“blandishment” was nowhere to be seen), and the essay was surprisingly easy. Thanks to my Prep book, I knew what to expect and was able to confidently navigate the sections of the Graduate Record Exam. At the end of the test, I was able to see my scores right away (except for the essay, which is mailed about ten days after taking the test) and was pleasantly surprised. My experience with the GRE taught me that when taking an exam it is important not to give in to stress and pessimistic thinking. Prep books are helpful in order to better understand the test and know what to expect, and talking to people who have already taken the test is also helpful. What was my score? There are some things about the GRE that are still a mystery.
PERSPECTIVE Meeting America’s Team
BY MEGAN ELLEDGE part of the Dallas Cowboys True Blue Fan STAFF WRITER
In Texas, they do things big. On May 27, 2009, Jerry Jones, owner of the NFL football team, the Dallas Cowboys, completed construction of the biggest football stadium in the world – all for his team and beloved fans. The stadium isn’t extraordinary just because of its vastness; it’s the sheer grandeur that would make any Cowboys fan proud. As a Cowboys fan my whole life, I made it my goal this year to attend a home game in the “Big D” rooting on “America’s team” in the biggest stadium in the world. For my 21st birthday, I was able to do just that. But wait, it gets better! Not only did I get to attend the game, I was able to meet and have dinner with some of the players just for being a fan the night before. Has your team done this for you? On Monday through Saturday you would most likely find me at some coffee shop, beach, concert or on some shopping adventure. On Sundays, however, you’ll most likely find me watching football and rooting on my team. I arrived in Texas on Oct. 31 knowing I would have dinner with four players of the Dallas Cowboys – not just the third or second string, but current first string defensive players: pass rusher DeMarcus Ware who lead the league in 2008 with 20 sacks, just three short of setting the NFL’s all-time single-season record; cornerback Orlando Scandrick; cornerback Mike Jenkins; and 3-time Superbowl and 2-time pro bowler defensive-tackle legend Leon Lett. You could say I was a tad excited. I attended this special dinner by being a
Club, which does offers these events to their fans. When I arrived at the dinner, within a couple minutes Ware, Scandrick and Jenkins arrived and opened the evening up with questions from the fans. The first was about Ware’s recent contract extension of six years through 2015 for $78 million with $40 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid defensive player in the NFL. His first reaction was telling the fans he would probably be a Dallas Cowboy his whole life. Jenkins and Sandrick said they looked up to a player like Ware for being patient, staying humble and working hard every step, or rather sack, of the way. After the questions, I met the players and had them sign autographs. I told Ware it was my birthday, so I asked if he could get a good sack and win for me tomorrow, which happened in the last play of the third quarter sacking Seattle Seahawk quarterback Matt Hasselbeck for a sevenyard loss, which set up a field goal for the Cowboys in the fourth quarter. Ware, Jenkins and Scandrick left after signing due to their big game the next day; however, Leon Lett arrived within minutes afterwards and had dinner and talked to all the fans for a couple of hours. Lett told stories of how he played other sports besides just football and his glory days playing with Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin (who, incidentally, is on this season’s “Dancing with the Stars”). The next day, I woke early to attend the game. Driving to the stadium, I could see
REALITY TV, NOT REAL ENOUGH BY JESSICA CULBERTSON laughable claim that the show offers us a real STAFF WRITER
Flipping through the channels on a Sunday night, there is one reoccurring theme – every other channel appears to have a reality show. This is one of many problems with TV today. It is downright difficult to find a normal sitcom. Every station seems to have their own version of reality TV, whether it is with celebrities or celebrity wannabes. Reality TV would not be so horrible if the stations just admitted that most of it consists of low-budget scripts and awful acting. Take the show “The Hills” for instance — a show famous mainly for the conception of Spencer and Heidi Pratt as public figures. These two people are so desperate for the spotlight that they have engendered an outright despicable image for themselves in Hollywood. They may make the
insight into their respectively hollow lives, but it is now their petty way to achieve fame. The Pratts have even been on the reality series, “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.” They were constantly complaining about things such as another cast member ripping off their home made shampoo labels. They even went as far as storming off the show stating that they were too famous for such things only to be begging to be let back on by the next episode. Heidi is even going as far as trying to become a famous singer, but her only talent is she was lucky enough to live in an area that could have high ratings for its own reality show. Watching these shows centered on supposedly typical people makes us wonder how in the world they get even a blip of airtime on national TV. All the different versions of “The Real Housewives” are a perfect example of this
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the massive white roof poking out from the vibrant colored leaves of the changing trees of Texas. Walking to the stadium, the striking features of white and silver stood out like a “huge spaceship,” as Ware calls it. With enormous glass doors on each side retracted for the game; 10 levels with field level suites; 3,000 Sony LCD displays throughout the whole stadium; retractable roof that can open so “God can look on his team”; 80,000 seats expandable to hold up to 111,000 through the use of standing areas; and the Photo Courtesy of Megan Elledge colossal 11,520Megan Elledge travelled to Dallas to enjoy football, Texas-style. square-foot; 10,584,064 LED and 635,000 watt, high- When explaining their loss, Seahawks wide definition video screen. The world’s receiver Deion Branch said in an interview biggest television screen cost more than that “playing in a stadium like this, their the Cowboys’ previous stadium. In times home field advantage, that momentum like these, the coolest part for the fans swing is hard. Everybody starts making might be the Party Pass of only $25 located plays.” And indeed the Cowboys did with at the standing areas with great views. five touchdowns and a field goal winning With this grand stadium, the roar of the game at 38-17. As a Cowboys fan, I the fans throughout drives any player to can now say I was part of it. make a play with enthusiasm and energy.
wondrous phenomenon. The reason why they are on primetime is, of course, drama. These shows are full of unrealistic dramatic situations that just scream high ratings. One of the sad actual realities of these shows is that often times they end in divorce. One publicly known divorce concerning reality TV is Jon and Kate from “Jon and Kate Plus Eight.” They started off as what appeared to be a happily married couple that had twin girls and sextuplets. Then, over time, even the audience could see a very visible change occurring. They were no longer that normal happy family from Pennsylvania, but celebrities who had the paparazzi following them.
Only they truly know what happened to cause the marriage to end, but they are not the only couple to suffer this consequence after a television show. Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson; Britney Spears and Kevin Federline; and Hulk Hogan and Linda Claridge are just a few of the couples who divorced following their reality television show. Entertainment should be based on the scripted world. It should involve real actors portraying a role that is different than their true character. A sitcom that features the ditsy blonde is funnier than a reality show that supposedly features a real ditsy person. When it involves the humiliation or the ignorance of an actual person, the value of entertainment is degraded.
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PERSPECTIVE
November 20 , 2009 · Volume 57 · Issue 6
SPORTS, SCHOOL, SLEEP, REPEAT
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Student athletes struggle to find a balance between sports and studies.
BY FRED POWELL STAFF WRITER
In the light of all of the midterms, research projects, essays and deadlines, student athletes have to balance class work, as well as the amount of work for their respective sport. “The main thing is time management; finding time to study and at the same time, focus on your sport. The best way I try to utilize my time is by trying to stay ahead in all of my classes,” Hector Ramirez said. “Time management is a solid thing and a big aspect. But there’s a difference between time management and decisionmaking. It’s the will to practice and get around to your studies,” Alex Evers said. Time management could prove an obstacle for any college student. For most students these time management problems can be easily solved with some extra time spent in the Academic Resource Center or the Annie Gabriel Library. Another simple solution is to get ahead on the workload. A quick look at a syllabus and a early start on work can prove to be useful. The main thing is balance like anything else, and college is no exception to this rule. Without the perfect amount of balance, a student athlete will fail to meet their expectations academically and athletically. For example, being in a sport affects the amount of units they are required to
pets
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Fred Powell juggles the college student life of school, sports and academics.
take. For some people there are certain things that require more time than others, after all not everyone has the exact same schedule. A great tip is to pay attention in class and make time for school work.
Do not let your sport take over too much time. The amount of hours put into sports and studying add up during the week. “I put in almost 15-to-20 hours a week,”
we all take for granted at least once in our lifetimes. Aug. 14 was the day. I was three weeks away from starting my senior year of high school, and I was laying on my bed with tears streaming down my face. The summer had been extremely difficult. Two months earlier, the relationship between my girlfriend of two years and I ended abruptly, which marred me emotionally. Plus, the reality that my family and I would be losing our Redlands home was almost too much for me to handle, not to mention my hope of having the money for textbooks was wavering at an extremely low frequency. As all of those thoughts were floating around in my head, my beautiful calico tabby, Tawny, jumped onto my bed and laid down on my stomach. Naturally, I began to stroke her chin and scratch her ears. She began to let out a warm purr, which got my attention.
Immediately, I looked into her bright, green eyes, and I knew God was speaking to me through her. It was then I felt like a fool for not seeing this sooner. This cat, whose only care in the world was getting treats, had no idea what was going on, yet she was happy because she was with the people she loved. If she was unbelievably happy, why was I acting like this? I have never forgotten this lesson, even though I have fallen numerous times since then. For those of you who are in financial trouble, please do not leave your pets stranded in an empty house. For information on adoption or other alternatives, you can contact Denise Perry at (951) 688-4340, ext. 311, or you can visit www.petsadoption.com for information regarding donations and volunteering. The Riverside Humane Society is located at 6185 Industrial Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504.
Darius Fleurimond said. Dedication and passion pushes student athletes to maintain balance in their busy lifestyle.
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many animals lose out on living with the families they love. Not only do they get lonely by themselves, moving a cat can have several negative effects. Cats do not like change. Period. If they are moved to a new residence, they are prone to health and behavioral issues. For whatever reason you must move your precious feline, keep your cat’s favorite items around to create a sense of normalcy. For me, that would be plastic mice, feathers, straws and newspaper. “The positive part is it really has not kept people from adopting pets,” Perry said. “More than ever, those who are able will come and look in shelters for the perfect pet. Because we have so many pets that were previously in a home environment, many of our adoptable animals are the perfect fit for many families.” Studies show that pets help to relieve stress, which I agree with completely. My oldest cat taught me a valuable lesson that
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Cats and dogs face harsh circumstances during a bad economy.
SPORTS
Lancer highlights
FROM THE SPORTS DESK:
Don’t Spare the Rod Jacob Breems
There are many college football programs that need to fully read and understand the definition of discipline. Two events sparked this realization: the full season suspension and later reinstatement of Oregon’s LeGarrette Blount, and the half game “suspension” of Florida’s Brandon Spikes. The college football season began with a “punch heard round the world” as Blount, running back for the Oregon Ducks, slugged Boise State defensive end Byron Hout following his team’s opening season loss. Blount then tried to enter the stands to confront fans. After every sports and news station replayed the surreal footage “ad nauseum,” the following day Blount was swiftly suspended for the entire season by the new head coach Chip Kelley. Then, several weeks ago, as the season was hitting its mid-way stride, Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes was caught on camera trying to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey. Florida coach Urban Meyer suspended Spikes for a whopping half of the next game. The over and under kill of these suspensions shows the institutions dealing with the two young men have forgotten the reason for disciplining their student athletes. They seem to forget that these are young men and like most college-aged individuals they may need some help in their personal development. The two universities were obviously more concerned with saving face and winning football games. The Blount incident was extremely embarrassing for Oregon and that is why they decided to effectively end his career with the initial punishment. What Blount did was reprehensible and displayed a serious lack of maturity, but it did not warrant a full season suspension in a player’s final year. The university acted because of public relation concerns and did not consider how to best help their student athlete. It was not until all the bad publicity had died down that they rescinded the suspension and brought back a player they felt could help them win. What Florida did was even worse. Brandon Spikes could have blinded the player he attempted to gouge. He acted recklessly and maliciously but was not suspended accordingly. In only suspending Spikes for half of a game, the program made the statement that they do not care if their players act in such a manner. Neither programs saw these incidents for the teachable moments they were. Each program could have helped these young men mature, not only as football players, but as human beings. Until more college football programs start disciplining their players with this goal in mind, these types of incidents will certainly continue to happen.
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November 20 , 2009 · Volume 57 · Issue 6
BY JACOB BREEMS SPORTS EDITOR Cross Country
Saturday, Nov. 7 GSAC Championships held in Fresno, Calif. The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the GSAC Cross Championship Meet in Fresno, Calif. with the men finishing second and the women finishing seventh. The no. 22-ranked men had three runners in the top 20.
Swim and Dive
Saturday Nov. 7 CBU men and women win Redlands swim and dive meet Both the men’s and women’s CBU swim and dive teams took first at the swimming & diving meet at Redlands University. The men scored a 176 and the women scored a 152.
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Men’s Water Polo
Wednesday, Nov. 11 No. 19 CBU defeats No. 9 Concordia 7-6 In their biggest upset to date the no. 19-ranked Lancers went on the road and knocked off no. 9-ranked Concordia 7-6. The Lancers jumped out to a 6-1 lead early in the second half and staved off a furious five goal rally to beat the Eagles. CBU’s Chris Toy led the team with three goals.
Wrestling
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14 CBU competes in the Southern Oregon Open CBU had seven wrestlers place in the top eight at the tournament and qualify for the championship brackets in their weight classes.
Men’s Basketball
Friday, Nov. 13 CBU defeats Oregon Tech 86-79 in OT The Lancers got an overtime victory over Oregon Tech 86-79 with a come from behind victory at the William Jessup Tournament in Rocklin, Calif. CBU center Luke Evans hit a shot at the buzzer to force overtime and the Lancers took over in the extra period.
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Saturday, Nov. 14 CBU defeats Hope International 3-1 It was senior night in the Van Dyne Gymnasium as CBU closed out their regular season with a 3-1 victory over Hope International. The Lancers end the season second in the GSAC and ranked second in the NAIA. The NAIA National Tournament will be held Dec. 1-5 in Sioux City, Iowa.
Women’s Basketball
Saturday, Nov. 14 CBU defeats Cal Martime 89-59 The Lancers dominated at home as they beat Cal Martime by 30 points. They were lead by Kendra Morris’ 19 points to remain unbeaten in the young season.
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November 20 , 2009 · Volume 57 · Issue 6
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Shauna Curtis; beyond putt-putt Senior Shauna Curtis is in the midst of her final season of golf and loving every minute of it. BY JESSICA CULBERTSON STAFF WRITER
After eight years of playing competitively, California Baptist University golfer Shauna Curtis will soon be playing golf just for fun. However, she will be taking more than just memories from her career on the course. Ever since the age of 12, Shauna Curtis, has been in love with golf, and that love has paid off for both Curtis and CBU. She was interested in basketball at first but her grandparents helped spark the passion that she now has for golf. “My grandparents lived on a golf course, so when I went to go visit them in Utah they just put me in golf,” Curtis said. “I ended up picking it up in high school and never went back to basketball.” During her four years at Serrano High School in Phelan, Calif., Curtis was captain of the varsity golf team. College was always a dream she had and during those high school years she wrote letters to colleges to try and get scouts interested. Her efforts paid off because she was scouted by several different schools. Curtis chose to go to CBU because it was a place to grow spiritually. Having just
become a believer her senior year of high school she saw it as an opportunity to strengthen her walk with God. “I got offers from Boston, Chico, and Cal States but Cal Baptist was the one for me,” Curtis said. She grew up with some financial difficulties so the cost of college was going to be a challenge. Thankfully, excelling in golf during high school earned her a full ride scholarship to CBU. She is the first in her family to go to college and her family recognizes this great achievement and are extremely proud of her. Double majoring in Psychology and Christian Behavioral Science along with golf has created some stressful moments for Curtis. “Being a student athlete has been very difficult, but I am so blessed to be an athlete and a student at the same time,” Curtis said. “It is stressful at times because I miss class, but I think it has helped me focus and be more driven and ambitious on what I want to do.” She feels truly blessed to be at CBU and have professors and great coaches to mentor and help her with her life spiritually. Some of the greatest memories she has revolve around golf. Being able to travel and go to such places as Hawaii
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Shauna Curtis has been a mainstay on the course for the last few years at CBU and now hopes to move on and make her mark elsewhere.
and Tennessee and also forming many different relationships has been amazing for her. “I have the best teammates I could ask for,” Curtis said. “I am a really big people person so relationships are important to me.” With her collegiate career coming to an end Curtis is looking forward to playing with her grandparents just for the enjoyment of the sport itself. Being a
senior this year she is also looking ahead to her plans for the future. She will be going to grad school at CBU for the MFT program and the duel master in counseling ministry. “My goal is work in congregation and set up a counseling ministry there,” Curtis said. “Basically, I just want to work with people wherever God leads me.”
TO THE HOOP AND BACK AGAIN BY BREANNA ARMSTRONG and TJ Arterbury, also CBU basketball MANAGING EDITOR
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Jemell Swafford practices with GV Waltrop.
California Baptist University alumni, Jemell Swafford, not only left his impression on the basketball courts of the Van Dyne gym from 2005-2007, but now he leaves his mark in the basketball community internationally as a professional basketball player. Swafford, who graduated with a Communications Major in May 2008, went overseas to pursue his dreams and his number one passion, basketball in 2008. He played professionally in Germany for GV Waltrop. “It was a culture shock to be an American outcast in Germany; they hardly speak any English there,” Swafford said. “I would do it again in a heartbeat. Interacting with the people and the culture was great. I was actually considering moving out there.” “After I graduated, Junior Denson
Alumnus, approached me about joining their overseas team,” Swafford said. Denson and Arterbury helped connect Swafford with GV Waltrop’s head coach. Swafford, was flown out to Germany had one practice with them and then was signed onto the team right before their first game of the season. “My first game was the best thing to me, it made me realize that this was the debut of my professional career,” Swafford said. “My favorite thing about basketball is the competition of the sport. I like coming up with the strategy to beat the other team and I like proving that I am a good player to my fans, opponents, family and friends.” Swafford has been playing basketball all of his life and taking the next step to become professional is a dream come true for the Sacramento native. It was a dream that took him out of Northern California
and throught the halls of CBU. “CBU opened my eyes up to the new experience of a new life because it was my first time attending a Christian private school. So it opened my eyes spiritually,” Swafford said. “Jemell was a very versatile player and could play three different positions, while most players can only play one,” Nick Johnson, teammate and CBU alumni said. “He is very well rounded and was a good defender and passer. He put the ball in the hoop for sure.” Currently Swafford and his agent are going through the process of looking overseas at more playing options for the 2nd half of the season. “We have a couple of deals in the making,” Swafford said. Swafford’s future plans are to continue playing basketball for as long as he can and to either become a coach or a college basketball recruiter.