Fires devastate Ventura, LA counties BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN ONLINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Fires raging across California the past month have now been 100 percent contained, according to the California Fire Department. Two major blazes ran through Northern and Southern California both igniting Nov. 8. The Camp Fire in Northern California’s Butte County burned for 18 days and Southern California’s “Woosley Fire” in Ventura and Los Angeles counties lasted for one week. Both fires devastated multiple cities, igniting homes, commercial buildings and injuring residents, firefighters and causing fatalities. The Camp Fire started in the Plumas National Forest. The fire is marked as one of the deadliest blazes in California’s history destroying 13,972 residencies and 528 commercial buildings. At least 85 people were killed while more than 290 people are still considered missing. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea in a press conference Nov 21 said the list of individuals missing is dynamic and changes as new information continues to surface. “But I’m encouraged by the fact that we’re continuing to locate and account for more and more people,” Honea said. The town of Paradise, a small city nestled amid the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, was destroyed by the fire. The Woosley Fire ignited near Simi Valley and caused heavy damage to multiple cities, including celebrity housing in Malibu and Calabasas. The Woolsey fire took three lives, injured three firefighters and destroyed 1,500 struc-
Lauren Shelburne | Banner Resident walked the remnants of Bell Canyon with tools in hand ready to help their neighbors in need. A common bond of tragedy brought together new friends as they dug through debris to try to find what remained of their homes after the Woolsey Canyon Fire quickly ripped through the hillsides dividing Los Angeles and Ventura counties. tures with another 343 damaged. In total, the fire burned 96,949 acres. Lynette Gebler, West Hills resident in LA County, said the cities surrounding and including West Hills were evacuated, but she decided to stay in her home in an effort to protect it. “We could see the fire burning and we decided, ‘We’re watching the fire; we’re watching the winds; if there are any embers we can put out,” Gebler said. Eventually, the streets were blocked off and it was too late to try to leave. “They said, ‘If you leave now, you’re not coming back again,’” Gebler said, “so we stayed.” For Gebler in West Hills the evacuation order came
Nov. 9 and was lifted Nov. 12. However, this was not the first time Gebler was in a city under evacuation orders. “It’s unfortunate that you become used to it. We know the drill,” Gebler said. “We’re used to being evacuated; this is not the first time.” Gebler said she has learned to know what she needs to take with her when she leaves. “You know what’s important to at least get by — what you need — and most things can be replaced,” Gebler said. Gebler said being aware of the environment she lives in is important for preparedness. Living in Los Angeles County surrounded by brush and fueled by a Californian drought reminded Gebler of her housing circumstance and which
cities are prone to wildfires. Rains helped clear the smoke Nov. 23 and 24. However, they also caused flash floods and mudslides, making the search for missing individuals difficult, particularly in the town of Paradise. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced a public health emergency Nov. 13 because of the evacuation of at least two hospitals and eight other health facilities. The HHC also released a smoke advisory to residents of LA County. As the smoke blows away and the damage is contained, residents of cities across California will continue together to recover from the devastation as they rebuild their lives and homes.
Lauren Shelburne | Banner Lynette Gebler, Bell Canyon resident, helped search through debris for friends whose homes were destroyed in the Woolsey Canyon Fire.
Annual Festival of Lights returns downtown BY VICTORIA BUSZINSKI ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Art gallery moves on campus for student shows BY NINASOPHIA STOWE
In its 26th year, the Riverside Festival of Lights has significantly impacted the Riverside community. The official 2018 lighting took place Nov. 23, and the display will continue until Jan. 6, 2019. Many consider the event a staple in the Southern California holiday season. It showcases the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s display of holiday lights and decorations. Attractions at the Festival of Lights include the Artisans Collective, lighted displays, rides, entertainment, food vendors, Santa Claus and more. The idea for the Festival of Lights came from the city at Sendai, Japan, and its Sendai Starlight Pageant. The creators of the Festival of Lights wanted to create an event of festive celebration for children and families. This event started out as a one-day ceremony and has grown to a nearly six-week-long event. The city of Riverside be-
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After five years at the California Baptist University Gallery in downtown Riverside, the College of Architecture Visual Arts and Design art gallery relocated Oct. 24 to the Rose Garden Gallery on campus for its debut show, “It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time,” the Biennial Faculty Exhibit. Beka Leininger, CBU alumna and curator of the Rose Garden Gallery, is responsible for choosing and installing all of the art pieces for the new on-campus gallery. Since relocating the gallery, attendance for the opening show improved drastically. Leininger said students are more willing to visit a gallery on-campus rather than off-campus. She said there were more people at the opening show than there have ever
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa hosts the 26th annual Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside for the entire community to enjoy throughout the holiday season. gan its involvement in 2006 helping to create this into a signature event for the community and Southern California. Not only is the Festival of Lights popular in Riverside, but
it also positively impacts the Riverside economy. Margie Haupt, senior project manager at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, said the Festival of Lights sets Riverside apart.
“This event is about celebrating and bringing the community together,” Haupt said. “The length of time sets us apart as well as the successful private-public partnership of
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Kengkue Her | Banner Crowds of Riverside residents and holiday guests fill the downtown Riverside streets for the annual holiday event. The Festival of Lights, is a staple in the Riverside community, filled with Christmas decorations and holiday music.
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One example of this is the event attracts tourism, benefiting the city. This event creates jobs for people in the local community. An impact presentation done by the company reported the Festival of Lights created a total of 1,430 jobs as of last year. Caleb Russell, sophomore mechanical engineering major, described how the Riverside community is affected by this monumental event. “It’s something everyone in Riverside looks forward to every year. There aren’t many big
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creating moments for families ... I love it. Margie Haupt Mission Inn’s senior projects manager events that take place here other than Festival of Lights and it really brings the whole city together,” Russell said. Guests come from different places to see the festival. Sixty-five percent of attendees said they hear about the festival by word of mouth, 22 percent attend regularly and 22 percent hear over social media, according to the festival’s website.
The Festival of Lights has allowed Riverside to be recognized on a national level, including coverage by national news oulets. Haupt noted the economic effect the recognition has on Riverside and the event itself. “It has had a significant economic impact. Last year the economic impact for the event was $129.7 million,” Haupt said.
CBU makes transcripts easier to access BY VICTORIA BUSZINSKI ASST. NEWS EDITOR
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Tori Clemens, junior liberal studies major said the festival brings Riverside and extended communities together. “It encourages people outside of Riverside to travel downtown and see how beautiful Riverside can be,” Clemens said. “It’s a great place to bring your family for the holidays and a tradition you can do with your family every Christmas season.” Haupt said her favorite part of the festival was helping create special moments for people. “Knowing that we are creating moments for families, friends, and the community, I love it,” Haupt said of the event. The Festival of Lights festivities will continue through the
Requesting transcripts is something most students or alumni will need to do during their time at California Baptist University or after they graduate. The Office of the University Registrar made this easier. Students and alumni can now request and pay for transcripts online. Shawnn Koning, university registrar said the process is an improvement from what it was previously. “In partnership with Credentials Solutions, CBU now offers students and alumni the ability to request and pay for official transcripts through a secured internet site,” Koning said. Transcripts can be delivered electronically from the
university to the designated recipient within an hour, printed for pick up or mailed via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Previously, students or alumni would have to complete and sign a physical form, which was submitted to the University Registrar and placed into the request queue. This would typically take two to three days to process based on transcript request volume. New students and alumni are able to check the status of their order anytime, including tracking where the transcript is in the mailing process. Noah Shamburger, sophomore biomedical engineering major, said the new process is a technological advancement for CBU. “With this new technology of getting the transcripts on-
line, it makes it clearer that the university is pushing for technological advancement in everything they do,” Shamburger said. “It will benefit the students, but also the faculties.” Koning said this new process will dramatically decrease time spent waiting for the transcripts as well and explained the Office of the University Registrar’s goal in this process. “Our goal is to streamline the entire process so students and alumni transcripts reach their destinations more efficiently,” Koning said. “This gives them peace of mind by making their employment and education application and transfer processes easier.” McKenna Sessions, sophomore public relations major, said she was pleased the process will be much simpler for
students to access transcripts. “It made it really difficult to have to wait that long, so having this new technology is an awesome advance for the future things that we’re going to have to do,” Sessions said. “It’ll take way less time to do it. It is a blessing that we are able to have that resource now.” Koning described how the speed of the process will accelerate the time students and alumni will wait. “The new online ordering dramatically decreases processing time, while electronic sending capability makes delivery virtually instantaneous,” she said. If students have any questions, they are encouraged to contact the Office of the University Registrar at (951) 3434566.
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Professor, Dr. Gene Moon, becomes new director of Arts Academy
What happened in 2018 Most popular: Facebook is the most popular social media platform with 168.7 million monthly users in the united states as of July.
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Riverside Arts Academy recently hired a new program director from within the California Baptist University community as director of its program. Dr. Gene Moon, director of orchestra studies, was chosen as the new director of the RAA including the Harmony Project to bring muisc back to the youth education. The Riverside Arts Academy is an organization that educates students on a wide array of different fine arts. Throughout his career, Moon has conducted orchestras in four different continents. Moon said his vision for the academy is to involve music and arts in all students’ lives. “The academy offers a wide variety of fine arts classes, ranging from music to ballet to visual arts,” Moon said. “Everything under the encompassing umbrella of fine arts.” California passed legislation on a public school budget cut 20 years ago with music and arts programs taking the largest loss. Two years ago, the Harmony Project began and strives to bring music back into elementary schools. “Music education is lacking in California public schools,” Moon said. “The Harmony Project was founded to bring back music into elementary education in the spirit that it can convey all subjects–not just music.” The organization implements music in different subjects and aspects of the public
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Kengkue Her | Banner Dr. Gene Moon, director of Orchestra Studies, joyfully conducts the song “Valse Des Fleurs” with the California Baptist University symphony orchestra during a rehearsal. music to young students. school system. Collette Lee, president of “Bringing music to elementary students can be used in the Riverside Arts Academy, history, mathematics, science said Moon’s previous experiand all facets of education,” ence in starting high caliber Moon said. “That’s the spirit of youth orchestras speaks for itself. Harmony Project.” “His purpose in life is clear. Moon trains other music educators within RAA, as well He was chosen to lead children as being present and interact- on a path of reaching their full potential,” Lee said. “It seems ing with its students. Teaching children musical like the stars have aligned at education is what Moon said precisely the right time.” Lee said his professional afhe has always wanted to do and the prospect excites him for filiations with national music festivals spoke volumes. this position in the academy. According to Lee, Moon is “I can affect young children just the perand their mufect person sic education to fill this vicariously position. through trainJoshua ing future muAitken, sesic educators, Gene Moon nior music but I also love to join the childirector of orchestra e d u c a t i o n major, said dren and show studies Moon dedthem about icated to playing music,” Moon said. “My heart is defi- youth musicial education and nitely in teaching music educa- interacts with the students. Aitken has observed the retion to young children.” Different professors at CBU lationships Moon has with the also work with Moon to bring students as he strives to teach
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them. “He is good at what he does,” Aitken said. “Having participated in one of his ensembles, I have witnessed firsthand his ability to be able to connect with the students and direct them in effective ways for learning.” He said Moon’s dedication for the students music education is what makes him qualified to be in such a position. Moon interacts with the children and designates times specific for the students so they can learn efficiently throughout this time. “He is a dedicated music director and you can tell how much he cares by the way he interacts with the kids that show up every single day,” Aitken said. “It is really quite extraordinary.” Moon will vist the students as much as his schedule at CBU will allow him to. The Academy is having an event Dec. 13 at the Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside at 5:30 p.m. at the Mission Inn & Spa.
Riverside resident’s hobby brings success BY MISTY SEVERI NEWS EDITOR
Steve Johnson, a Riverside resident, created a Facebook group called “What’s Going on In Riverside County,” which is intended to inform residents of Riverside County about events and incidents happening locally. What started out as a hobby grew into a Facebook group with more than 143,000 members. “Me and a friend of mine would update friends on our personal Facebook pages about things happening in the area,” Johnson said. “I started building connections with firefighters and police officers through fundraisers of which I was a part, and it kind of evolved from that.” The group was created Aug. 29, 2013, with 800 membersthe personal friends of Johnson. Any member is allowed to post content to the group but the content must be approved by one of six moderators who can verify the information is true and accurate. “We’ve had people try to post things that were completely not true,” Johnson said. “Someone tried to say there was a bomb threat at an elementary school once but we have connections to law enforcement so when I saw the post, I contacted a source, who said that wasn’t happening and so we rejected the post.” The most common posts are local events, traffic incidents and reports of crime. The purpose of crime reporting in
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Highlights: Ariana grande is billboard’s women of the year. idris elba is people magazine’s ‘sexiest man of the year.’ hbo’s ‘Game of thrones’ and amazon’s ‘The marvelous mrs. maisel’ won best drama and best comedy, respectively, at the emmy awards. bruno mars won album of the year at the grammys for his album ‘24k magic.’ ‘shape of water’ won best motion picture at the oscars and ‘coco’ won best animated film.
CBU School of Music holds first all-choir performance BY SOFIA ENEQVIST ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Elijah Hickman | Banner Steve Johnson, a Riverside resident, runs a Facebook page that informs Riverside residents of local news and events happening in and around the county. the group is to raise awareness of a crime and to give members a way to bring forward any information they may have pertaining to the incident, and the group has helped local law enforcement solve problems. While news is the main focus of the group, Johnson said he also ensures there are uplifting posts to go along with the more serious posts. There are people from a variety of different professions and backgrounds in the group, including city officials, reporters and college students. Joseph Gonzalez, first-year counseling psychology graduate
student at California Baptist University said that he joined the group after he saw video of a fire in Riverside while scrolling through his feed. It turned out the fire was a car junk yard set on fire. Gonzalez said he enjoyed the group and has benefitted from it because he gets to look at Riverside county through the eyes of it’s residents. Gonzalez said he believes other students can benefit from the group for this reason, as well and the group is good for students who are not familiar with the area. “This is a source to better
understand what is around this little bubble that is our university,” Gonzalez said. “It’s different the moment you step off campus but you don’t have to feel clueless. “This group gives you ways to get to know the places to be or new places that just opened. ” With the success of Johnson’s group, similar groups have formed such as “What’s Happening in Riverside County,” and “What Is Really Going on in Riverside County.” Johnson is one of many local examples of how hobbies can sometimes turn into major successes.
For the first time in California Baptist University history, the annual Christmas Concert will bring together groups from the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music for an evening celebrating the holiday season in the Events Center. This event, “A CBU Christmas,” will be held Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The University Choir and Orchestra, Male Chorale, Women’s Choir, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band will perform as one group. Dr. Joseph Bolin, dean of the School of Music, said the event was created to bring the Riverside and CBU community together to celebrate the Christmas season. “This inaugural concert will feature more than 300 students from 10 different School of Music ensembles performing an abundance of glorious Christmas music that will stir the hearts of old and young alike,” Bolin said. Mairin Deasy, senior communication studies major, said the audience should expect to participate in the performance along with the choir and orchestra, for the purpose of worshiping during this Christmas time. “Something that makes our music more special is that we do a good mixture of both modern and classical music,” Deasy said. “For Christmas, specifically, you are going to see a lot more
modern music with classic holiday songs mixed in that everyone knows and loves.” Deasy said there will also be different renditions of wellknown Christmas hymns that the program will modernize for the performance. Traivon Williams, professor and director of Male Choral, said he hopes the CBU community does not miss this opportunity to listen to holiday music performed by the university’s musicians. “I have been a part of the Christmas programs at CBU for the past six years,” Williams said. “This one is really special to me because it is one of the only times the entire School of Music has joined together for an annual Christmas concert. “I believe that this concert will become a beloved tradition at CBU.” Many faculty members expect the production to be a great kickoff to the Christmas season. Although these groups are performing on their own, there will be a point in the concert in which the audience will be singing along with the choir and playing together on a few songs. Admission is free for students, faculty and staff with a university ID card and for children 17 and under. Otherwise, admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the event center’s box office or online through the School of Music’s website at www.music. calbaptist.edu.
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Lancer Farms set to bloom in spring BY KELSIE STEVENS STAFF WRITER
If students were to pass The Cottage’s Resident Advisers’ office in Spring 2018 they would have found a thriving garden full of tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and a wooden sign with the words “Lancer Farms.” Now one might not recognize it — just a gate and some grass remain. The Farm was a student-organized garden run by the Environmental Science Club, head-
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ed by Brittany Ducca, senior environmental science major. The club made the final decision to move the farm after the location was no longer suitable because of the construction of the Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building. “It ended up being an incredible blessing in disguise because now we have the opportunity to build (the farm) back, even bigger and better than it was before,” Ducca said.
Ducca said the new farm will be a collaboration with the Botany Club, which will add in a botanical garden. The club members said they hope the botanical garden will present a variety of flowers and plants native to California, specifically plants not typically seen in Riverside. While the spot for the new farm has not been confirmed, the club has promising leads. One of the design-centric spots is the open space on top of the Engineering Building, while another potential spot could be the large plot of land surrounding the Hawthorne House, a historical home located behind The Colony apartments. Dr. Bonjun Koo, professor of environmental science and the club’s adviser, said construction should start for the new Lancer Farms by the end of this semester. Koo said Steve Smith, director of Facilities & Planning Services, will present the proposal for Lancer Farms to the university’s Executive Council soon. “With (Smith’s) help, we will be able to have a greener campus,” Koo said. The club members said they also hope for an entirely new system surrounding the garden, including a self-irrigation system and a compost site to provide better nutrients to the garden. Sabrina Tamimi, junior environmental science major and
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Brittany Ducca (center), senior environmental science major and president of the Environmental Science Club, shows club members the possible spot for the new Lancer Farms. The new farm is anticipated to be constructed in the coming months. vice president of the Environmental Science Club, said the upcoming farm will have vegetables, herbs, fruits and more. Tamimi also said the products grown will be open for consumption at club fairs and sanc-
tioned events. “(The Environmental Science Club) wants to teach students about God’s creation and how to take better care of it,” Tamimi said. The club also wants to
further involve the students through the possible locations of the new farm that will allow students to better access the farm and see its progress. Although construction of the Engineering Building led
to the removal of the farm, it now will receive a new and better life. With a promising start and a supportive staff, the CBU Lancer Farms/Botanical Garden will be a greener addition to the ever-growing campus.
Veterans transition to academic life after serving the country BY MARIA GAMEZ
ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR After fighting to protect the United States, some veterans return to college may face academic struggles and a challenging transition into civilian life. Veterans, who once trained vigorously to maintain the U.S. national defense, are now choosing a non-combatant life of studying, classes and homework. However, not all veterans are prepared for the shocking reality of civilian-student life once he or she is discharged from the armed forces. Brittany Hogue, junior nursing major, was deployed for six months as Air Transportation personnel. After her return, she made the decision to stay in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Immediately, she said, she was determined to
live a normal life by returning to college. Hogue said the shift from military to civilian life did not settle well and forced her to take a year off from school. “I could not deal with people — that was the hard thing — and when I tried to study, my brain would say, ‘Nu-uh,’” Hogue said. “When I was driving, I was more agitated than normal and that is from the precursor of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which a lot of vets get after they come back.” Hogue is on her second attempt returning to school at California Baptist University. Although she said she began opening her eyes to a more positive mindset, she said she encounters personal challenges. Hogue said veterans have a different perspective of semi-normal civilian life because soldiers are conditioned to never break his or her role and
embrace a demanding lifestyle. Coast Guard veterans, such as Sarah Weber, clinical psychology doctorate student, has also re-enrolled in college. “It was a shock how out of place I felt with everything that was going on here,” Weber said. “I had really high standards for everything I did like work, my sense of duty to the people and to my country. It was not as demanded of me here, so I suddenly felt like I didn’t have a purpose.” Although she said student life was nearly impossible with a loss of identity, Weber found a ray of light. She said the Veterans Resource Center at CBU has aided her success and positive outlook in getting accustomed to student life. “My work ethic is fantastic and there is a sense of purpose,” Weber said. “I try harder, value (my education) more and value the teachers so the whole educational experience has been more pos-
itive thanks to the military.” Jay Villasenor, U.S. Army veteran and academic records coordinator for Veteran Services, has mentored many students toward accomplishing their academic and social goals. Through years of experience, he said he acknowledges how crucial the Veterans Resource Center can be for those who have experienced war firsthand. “They are so reluctant not to tell if they have any financial problems, homework problems and major problems,” Villasenor said. “They would rather talk to a veteran like themselves.” With the support of other veterans and faculties, the post-military life for veterans at CBU has improved immensely. Veterans can struggle with adapting to civilian life while fighting a constant battle at home and on-campus. To fully embrace the student life, they learn to cope and grasp all the military has taught them.
Students often switch majors, choose a different career path
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1. Cacti and Succulents These desert natives come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and textures, so anyone can find the perfect little plant just for them. They love bright light, so be sure to keep succulents near a sunny window and allow the soil to dry almost completely before you water them. 2. Aloe Vera A member of the aforementioned succulent family, Aloe vera is a no-fuss plant with long leaves that produce aloe – goo that can soothe and heal minor burns and cuts. Like other succulents, Aloe vera like bright light and require minimal water. 3. Ferns Classic houseplants and indoor thrivers, ferns work well with practically any décor style and can grow to be as big as you would like. Ferns are also great to group with other houseplants as they love humidity and are natural humidifiers themselves. Ferns like light and thrive in a damp soil, so they require a little more care than some other plants.
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Switching majors has become a common trend among college students. according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Almost 80 percent of American students switch their major at least once during their years at a university for a variety of reasons. Many students have started to weigh the pros and cons of switching their major, as well as the logistics associated with this decision. One may wonder if switching his or her original major will set back college progression. Others struggle with sticking to a major they dislike because they want to stay on track for graduation. Samantha Naple, academic adviser, said there are many students who come in wanting to switch their major, some without thinking through everything it may entail. Naple said students should talk to an expert in their new field of interest, pray about their switch, and recognize the long-term impact this decision will have on their future before making a decision. “Although there is no real deadline for switching a major, it is best if students decide on a
major at the end of their freshman year,” Naple said. If a student changes his or her major later in his or her academic career, it can delay one’s graduation date, especially when switching to a fouryear major such as engineering or architecture.
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However, Naple said many students switch his or her major because God is calling them down a different path. Naple said if God’s purpose leads a student to pursue a different major then that is of the utmost importance. Caira Moniot, sophomore communication studies and Christian studies double major, said she switched her major three times within two years before finally finding a degree about which she was truly passionate.
“I love that I can use my career and talents to glorify God,” Moniot said. “It’s really important to me.” Shannon Geraty, junior graphic design major, originally pursued a degree in journalism & new media her freshman year but said her interest in the creativity of graphic design grew as she took more courses. She changed her major to graphic design her sophomore year and said she has not looked back since. “Once I started taking graphic design classes, I could see that God was leading me toward that path,” Geraty said. “I do have to take more credits and two courses per summer but it’s worth it to me.” Geraty said this decision was important to her because it resulted in her pursuing what she feels called to do. Students can explore different degree options using the degree planning guides located under the academics tab on InsideCBU, and working with the Career Center and Academic Advising. Switching majors is not a decision to be taken lightly. Though it may be scary to pursue a different route, switching one’s major can prove to be one of the most beneficial decisions a person will ever make.
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Professor takes action, creates community club for environment BY SIENNA DARULA LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Community service is not just something one does to get into an honor society or put on his or her resume; it is about helping people or supporting a cause, such as preserving the environment. That is why Dr. Jacob Lanphere, associate professor of environmental science, created a network of volunteers this year for his community, Stewards of Menifee Parks and Trails. Lanphere said he noticed a lot of trash on the trails where he was running and wanted to take initiative to find a way to restore the environment. “I thought I should do something about that,” Lanphere said. “I should change the current environment and not just wait for someone else to do it but be proactive in my community.” The club does not require members to gather for meetings or events to participate but Lanphere and his wife are coordinating optional events during the spring semester. People simply have to email stewardsofmenifee@ gmail.com pictures of their service work with a short description of where they were, who they were with and how much trash they picked up. In return, they become members of the group. “They’re able to participate in cleaning their environment,
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taking care of their own community, protecting their wildlife, the place they run and the parks where their children are playing,” Lanphere said. Rachel Moulton, junior environmental science major, said Lanphere’s new club will have a positive impact on the community. “Feeling like you accomplished something great, not just for you but for the planet, is a very uplifting experience and once people start to see the impact it will only continue to spread,” Moulton said. “It’s a great and easy way for the whole family to be involved in serving the community while enjoying time together outdoors,” said Jill Lanphere, executive assistant of institutional effectiveness at Mt. San Jacinto College. “For me, it was a way to let people know about a need in the community and not make it burdensome to where we’re all having to meet once a month because everyone has busy schedules. Rather, it is a free, independent system where people can go out and do this on their own,” Jacob Lanphere said. The Lanpheres prove it does not take an army to take initiative and begin to make a difference. Any individual can start a movement and make an impact in his or her community. A simple action, such as picking up trash on a trail for five minutes, can be contagious.
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Kate Wagner, junior Christian behavioral science and psychology double major, enjoys picking oranges during the fall semester as a way to decompress.
State park attracts locals Calif. Citrus State Historic Park provides fresh scenery for students BY EMERALD CRONKRITE STAFF WRITER
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An ocean of citrus trees. The smell of oranges lingering in the breeze. Lush and picturesque grounds. These are just a few things you can experience at the California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside, only a few miles from California Baptist University’s campus. Resting upon 250 acres of prime agricultural land, the state park boasts a visitor center with a museum, guided tours and facility rental oppor-
tunities. If a guided tour is not what one is looking for, there is the opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds of the park, take photos with friends or have a nice picnic under one of the large gazebos. Janeth Hidalgo, junior psychology major, visited the park with her little sister during a school field trip. “I was really surprised by how beautiful the park is and by how much they have to offer,” Hidalgo said. “We went on a very informational tour and they even let us sample fruit for free. “Everyone I was with had a really great time and I will definitely be revisiting in the future. It would definitely be a great thing to do once it cools down a bit, as well.” Raphael Samuel, employee at the visitor’s center, said although there is a $5 parking fee when visiting the park, the historical tours are free.
During tours, fresh fruit samples are given out and visitors may even receive a souvenir bag. “Fruit is not sold inside the park but fruit is sold at the fruit stand on the corner year-
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round,” Samuel said. “The fruit is in season and especially good in the spring.” Emily Neal, sophomore early childhood studies major, has visited the park with her friends
on several occasions. She described the park as being relaxing, a good family spot and full of color. “My favorite thing to do there is going on picnics,” Neal said. “I go with my friends and sit on a blanket under a tree.” The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the visitor center and museum is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free guided tours are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. Pre-registration for the tour is preferred. The California Citrus State Historic Park is located at 9400 Dufferin Ave., and its entrance is marked by a bright blue sign above a large orange in front of a tan building. The vast park grounds offer a nearby escape for students looking for a break from studying for finals or looking to celebrate the end of the semester with their friends before heading home for winter break.
Professor leads team in Malawi Team creates records of an undocumented sign language
BY CARTER LAPPIN STAFF WRITER
Dr. Carol Minton-Ryan said when she first visited Malawi in 1998, at the time only a student herself, she had no idea of the impact a small, African country would have on her. Minton-Ryan became a professor of sociology at California Baptist University 16 years ago after working as a nurse. Her work has taken her to many exotic locations, including a mission to Jamaica and a sabbatical in Jordan. However, it is Malawi, a small African country about the size of Pennsylvania, that she said caught her eye and inspired her research. “I would say my big takeaway from all the times God has led me is it’s often not about me,” Minton-Ryan said. “God sees the big picture. He has such a love for the people of Malawi that he felt, for whatever reason, I should go there.” Since her first trip, she has visited the country several more times. On Minton-Ryan’s most recent trip, she examined an emerging, undocumented sign language at a school for the deaf in northern Malawi. Minton-Ryan said she wants
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Dr. Carol Minton-Ryan, professor of sociology, poses with her research team and teachers from the School for the Deaf. to give a voice to people often overlooked — a sentiment that ties into Proverbs 31:8-9, Minton-Ryan’s mission statement. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice,” the proverb states. She said this is the motivation for her work in Malawi and everything she does. Through studying Malawi sign language, Minton-Ryan and her team concluded it is a distinct language, not simply a dialect as they first suspected.
“We were given extraordinary opportunity and a gracious access to understanding the sign language of Malawi,” Minton-Ryan said. Minton-Ryan said her team is in the middle of a two-year process of creating a digital dictionary for a Malawi sign language pilot study. The dictionary will include 450 words and pictures that describe how to sign them, as well as the several different ways one might sign the same thing in the same language. Minton-Ryan said she is grateful to CBU and to her team for allowing her the opportuni-
ty to conduct her research. “That’s one of the privileges of working at CBU, that our research is encouraged and supported, especially if there’s mission focus or especially if it will foster greater understanding of people and allow them to share the Good News,” Minton-Ryan said. “What a privilege to be here knowing they support my research mission.” Although the team’s grant money is not enough to complete the project, Minton-Ryan’s team is currently compiling and archiving their findings for a Finnish team to build upon and continue the work.
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PERSPECTIVES November 30, 2018 ¡ Volume 66 ¡ Issue 6
Annual Festival of Lights kicks off beginning of holiday season
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1. The Festival of Lights shines over downtown Riverside on the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa during the first night of the festival. 2. Kim Eun-Ha, 56, takes photos of the front of the Mission Inn during the Festival of Lights. She traveled from San Jose to see the lights for the first time. 3. Joseph Kwon, senior kinesiology major, takes a closer look at a mixed-media art piece featured downtown.
4. Joseph Kwon, senior kinesiology major, waits in line to see the lights set up inside the Mission Inn for the fourth year in a row. 5. Ashley Lee, freshman psychology major from the University of California, Riverside, and Megan Chung, senior kinesiology major from Azusa Pacific University, pose for a photo as they explore the Riverside Festival of Lights for the first time.
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November 30, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 6
Slam-dunk start for hoops Lancer men’s and women’s basketball find early struggles in Division I BY JOSH AVENDANO ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
New to Division-I basketball, both men and women’s basketball have both started their seasons, with men starting the year at a 2-4 record and women starting at a 1-5 record. With early season struggles behind them, both teams look to turn their season around before conference games begin. De’jon Davis, junior art major and power forward, said he believes the slow start of the season is all about learning from their mistakes and improving on them. “(It is) a learning curve so far. We have a lot to work on and pieces to put to together,” Davis said. “Once we get all the pieces rolling we are going to be a fun team to watch.” The biggest highlight of the men’s team to start off the year has been Milan Acquaah, sophomore undeclared major and guard, who was recently named to the All-Tournament team during CBU’s invitational tournament in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving break. Women’s head coach Jarrod Olson said being in a new division is challenging but he is optimistic for a turn—around. “We are going to continue to work hard and focus on improving with each game,” Olson said. “We are a young team
and have a lot of room to grow. We want to be able to continue to grow and lay a solid foundation for CBU.” Davis said he believes one way for the team to turn around these early-season struggles starts with practice. “Every game is going to be a battle. We have to work harder for everything come game day,” Davis said. “We have to practice harder. These past two weeks we haven’t been able to practice (as much) due to our traveling, but we have a lot to look forward to down the line.” The silver lining for the women’s season so far has been Brittany Thomas, junior psychology major and forward, who was recently named Western Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, Nov. 29. Jarrod Olson, said Thomas’s dominance to start the season has come from her coachability as a player. “(Brittany) gives us a good inside presences, my hope is for her to become the anchor for our defense,” Olson said. “She is coachable. She has a great attitude and (she is) a great teammate.” The team’s next game will be Dec. 1 against Mississippi Valley State University with conference games set to begin Jan. 3 at home against New Mexico State University. The women’s team’s next game will be at home against University of California Riverside, Dec. 6, followed by another home game against Fresno Pacific University Nov. 29. Conference games will start off the new year and semester with a game Jan. 3 at New Mexico State.
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Zach Pirog, junior criminal justice major, dunks the ball leading the Lancers to a win in California Baptist University’s opening game as a Division I team.
Golf coach Brown honored with college Hall of Fame induction
Sports make most of WAC championships
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TL Brown, head coach of men’s golf, was inducted to the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. “To get that honor, it makes me very proud of where the program has gone,” Brown said. Brown started his coaching career at South Mountain Community College and he said he is grateful for the opportunity SMCC has given him. “South Mountain (Community College) and the athletic director, Dr. Ferguson, were the first people who gave me a chance (to coach a college team),” Brown said. Constructing the program from the bottom up, Brown said he is happy to have been a part of building the athletic program. “There was nothing there, nobody believes in it; there was like no way can there be a good quality golf program in South Mountain,” Brown said. “Now the program is one of the top junior college programs in the nation. I just feel really blessed and honored to have had the opportunity to build something like that.” Before coming to CBU, Brown coached at Sapola High School, Tom Water High School, SMCC and California State University, Chico. “Coach Brown is a tremendous coach with many years of experience,” said John Hayes, freshman marketing major and golfer. “Before CBU, he worked at Chico State and led an outstanding team there with incredible statistics on how
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TL Brown, head coach of men’s golf, observes his athletes. Brown is in his second year with the Lancers. many times they won and soon enough that will translate into the program here at CBU.” Having been a player himself, Brown said he wants to be a coach that motivates his student-athletes to be the best they can be and a coach that simplifies the game of golf. “I want to be considered somebody who tried to build a relationship of trust and honesty,” Brown said. “All these
young men already had their coaches, and as a college golf coach, it is more than just being somebody that drives, get you there and pays for the meals; it has got to be somebody that they can trust.” Hayes said Brown is good at working with every athlete individually and the team trusts him. “His ability to teach every player on how they can im-
prove individually, as well as the team as a whole, shows he is one of the best in the country,” Hayes said. “Not only does he coach us in our golf but he relates to us on a personal level and loves to hang out with us, along with his coaching.” The golf team ended its fall season and finished ninth at the Visit Stockton Invitational. The Lancers’ spring season will officially begin Feb. 11.
BY CULLEN HOLT While transitioning to NCAA Division I status, California Baptist University athletics teams are not eligible for postseason competition. However, sports that the Western Athletic Conference champion does not receive an automatic berth to the NCAA championships are eligible for conference postseason. This means golf, cross country, track and swim and dive can compete for WAC championships in the postseason. Rick Rowland, head coach of swim and dive, said this can be used as extra motivation for his athletes. “It’s super—motivation,” Rowland said. “It’s easier to motivate them than if we were to just do head-to-heads and not have the championship meet.” Additionally, Rowland said CBU can compete in a national invitational meet at Cleveland State University at the end of the season. “Everything we have out there to attend; the athletes are extremely excited about performing at their best,” Rowland said. In its first WAC championship race, the Lancer women’s cross country squad took home the title, becoming the first team to win a WAC championship for the university. “People want to compete for team championships, that’s just the way that it is,” said Adam Tribble, head coach of cross country. “That was a nice carrot to have, and to actually win it, the women were really excited about it.” This marks the fifth con-
ference championship by CBU women’s cross country. Tribble said he was impressed the Lancers continued their streak despite the fact that six of the eight runners who competed were freshmen. “New coach, new place, new training, new school, new everything, so to be able to adapt and adjust like they did is a testament to their talent and the work they put in this fall,” Tribble said. Annet Somogyi, junior biology major, won the individual 6-kilometer conference championship. Somogyi said despite the fact CBU cannot compete in nationals, the team is proud of this season and is looking forward to the track season in spring. “The women’s team is still a young team as the majority of the team is freshmen,” Somogyi said. “The ability to compete helped the team grow together.” In the spring, the Lancers will have several athletes eligible to compete for individual conference titles in distance track. Tribble said this will help create momentum for chasing a team cross country title the following fall season. Men’s and women’s water polo already competing in DI continue to play in postseason conference tournaments. Additionally, men’s and women’s golf will have a chance to bring home WAC trophies come spring. While a majority of Lancer teams are temporarily forced to settle for chasing regular-season conference titles, these five sports have a chance to win championships and are already making the most of it.
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November 30, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 6
Using earbuds Brands refuse animal testing increases risk of hearing loss BY KATHRYN SINCLAIR
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Earbuds feed sound directly into the ear causing higher volume levels BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER
ASST. BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR Before cranking up the volume in one’s earbuds people should consider the fact that if sound exceeds 85 decibels, ear damage can become a serious risk. If music from earbuds that are in someone’s ear is audible to an outside listener, the volume is probably too high. Dr. Bruce Prins, biology program director and professor of biology, said one needs to be cautious with earbuds because they transfer more decibels of sound directly into the ear. “(Using earbuds) could be a bit problematic. Part of the reason for that is that you have direct sound waves going into your ear, so the actual intensity of the waves, some predict, might be as much as six to eight decibels greater than if you had the sound absent , ” Prins said. Daniel Brown, junior biology major, said earbuds can force ear debris against the parts of the inner ear when pushing in headphones and cautions against increasing volume to drown out other loud noises. “You might push debris further back into your ear while
pushing in your earbuds. If you are mowing the lawn or at the gym or doing something that is loud, then you’d turn up the volume too high to drown out the outside noise and really hear the music. This, over prolonged periods, can seriously damage your ear,” Brown said. One should also be conscious of the damage that slowly increasing the volume of whatever sound is in his or her earbuds over a single listening period can do. Many find the music they listen to seems to get slightly quieter as time goes on, even if the volume is not being adjusted. Sheldon Borson, senior biology pre-med major explains some of the science of how the ear has a natural coping mechanism for loud noises. “A muscle in your ear inhibits noise that initially makes something sound as loud as it actually is. Eventually, though, your brain will tell it to lower it because it is a continuous stimuli,” Borson said. This muscle is the stapedius. It tightens up to decrease vibration in the inner ear, which in turn dampens sounds and helps prevent damage to the ear. While this is a normal and healthy function of the ear, one does not want to let this natural sound dampening make them increase their volume to dangerous levels. Ears are important and complex members of the body and it is important that people not abuse them with a volume level that is unhealthily high.
Makeup and skincare are important parts of many people’s everyday routines. What many people may fail to realize, however, is how his or her use of these products can negatively affect the environment. Cruelty-free brands differ from conventional health and beauty companies in that they do not test their products on animals at any point in the creation or manufacturing process. They also refrain from using any animal products or bi-products, which results in a completely vegan line of cosmetics. Typically, cruelty-free companies clearly display a logo of a bunny with pink ears on their products that was designed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to confirm to consumers the products are cruelty-free. Though many companies have adopted a cruelty-free approach to cosmetic and skincare production, countless big name brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Clinique, Maybelline, Benefit still perform product testing on animals. Eleasha Goff, senior business administration and anthropology double major, said she appreciates that vegan beauty products are an option, as this allows her lifestyle to extend to her makeup and skincare regimen. “I can’t stand the thought of animals losing their lives because companies are performing product-testing on them. I do not consume any animal products and I really like that companies are giving me the option to eliminate the use of animal products in other aspects of my life besides my diet,” Goff said.
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Talia Friesen, senior photography major, has been using cruelty-free makeup for as long as she can remember. Friesen, especially, likes to use Urban Decay Cosmetics because of the high quality. “Although some cruelty-free brands can be slightly more expensive, the benefits of using the products far outweighs the extra cost.” Aside from avoiding unnecessary harm to animals, there are many other benefits to using cruelty-free makeup brands instead of more wellknown brands. Emily Moreno, junior biology major, said using crueltyfree cosmetics has changed the way she does her makeup. “Ever since I started using cruelty-free brands, my skin
and hair seem so much healthier. I guess it’s because the ingredients in the hair care, skincare and makeup products I’m using aren’t as harsh as others I have used in the past,” Moreno said. London Winter, senior business management major, has worked as a freelance makeup artist for six years and said using cruelty-free products is her personal preference. “Not only is cruelty-free makeup good for the environment, it is good for you as
well,” Winter said. “We are not always quite sure exactly how these makeup products are created but if the label of the product says cruelty-free, you are guaranteed the product is vegan.” Companies such as Alba Botanica, Lush, Jeffree Star Cosmetics, Tarte and Urban Decay are completely crueltyfree and can be found at stores such as Sephora, Ulta and even local malls or grocery stores. Cruetly-free brands may be a worthwhile investment for a natural approach to beauty.
Campus utilizes safety app Supporting fairBY ALYSE MESSMER
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR There have been 8,064 violent crime cases reported in the city since January 1, 2018, according to Riverside Police Department reports. As crime is at a record low in the nation, but the amounts of local victims from violent crimes are too high in comparison. There were 23 reported criminal offenses on California Baptist University’s main campus, according to the 2017 Annual Report of Campus Security Policies and Crime Statistics. In an attempt to lower crime rates, specifically on college campuses, apps such as LiveSafe have been created. LiveSafe was designed to provide easy connection to the Office of Safety Services, whether that is through text communication,
calls or allowing on-duty per- because of her classes across sonnel access to a student’s lo- campus and at the architecture cation until that individual is building, located across Adams street, apart from main campus. safe in a dorm or car. “Generally, I have to go by Daniel Beimford, junior theater major, said he is not con- myself to the architecture buildcerned with his own safety on ing to work on projects and it can get a little sketchy at night. campus. “Sometimes I feel uneasy It can be a little nerve-racking going alone,” at night but there Wenger said. hasn’t been a lockCBU also has down on campus an agreement since my freshman with the Riveryear and I felt pretside Police Dety secure then too,” Beimford said. Leon Phillips partment that “I do know a director of Safety authorizes CBU Safety Services lot of people walk Services to listen to enaround in groups crypted disat night for safety reasons and I typically walk patch communication, providwith my girlfriend to her apart- ing real-time notice of incidents ment if we’re out late before I go near the campus that might threaten to compromise safety. home, just to be safe.” CBU’s Safety Services works Amy Wenger, freshman interior design major, said she hard around the clock to keep is concerned for her safety students safe and encourages
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students to be cautious, as well. Leon Phillips, director of Safety Services, said his department aims to do its best in keeping the campus safe. “Another challenge we face is the need to encourage understanding by our students to not let just anyone follow them in through gates and avenues into the campus,” Phillips said. CBU’s endorsed app, LiveSafe, can connect off-campus and on-campus users alike with campus security to assure students are safe at all times. “LiveSafe came highly recommended by a number of colleges and universities across the nation,” Phillips said. “The most notable was Arizona State, which I believe has the largest enrollment in the country, and has helped keep students safe in a number of cases.” The LiveSafe app is free to download on all app stores.
in the city of Riverside from Jan. 1 to Sept. 28
Robberies: 380 reported cases
Burglary: 994 reported cases Automotive Theft: 1,209 reported cases
Assault: 631 reported cases
Theft: 4,735 reported cases
Violent Crimes: 1,126 reported cases
Reported crimes are down 1 percent from 2017
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trade products helps workers BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER
itive difference in the world. However, it is an important Anyone can help workers consideration that a large in developing nations get liv- majority of suppliers have to ing wages simply by paying buy from fair-trade organia few dollars more for some zations to see a major difference. There is more incentive products. Many industries out- for them to purchase products source labor to Third World from other sources because of countries because people in the increased cost of buying these countries are willing from a company that pays its to work for significantly less workers more. Dr. Marc Wenithan their ger, associate prodeveloped fessor of business, world counsaid that fair-trade terparts. needs large scale Sometimes adoption to make these devela significant differoping Third ence. “You have to World workTyler Gonzalez, make sure that evers are exploited and senior business eryone is buying fair trade, or that there even not paid administration major. is some advantage a living wage. Fair-trade products, or (to buying fair-trade prodproducts that are produced ucts),” Weniger Said. “Will the by workers who are paid a market pay the extra money “fair” wage, are being pro- for the fair-trade coffee, for duced to prevent this worker example, or say, ‘No, I want the exploitation. A fair wage is cheaper regular coffee?’ It deconsidered one a worker can pends on if the end-user finds it important.” live on sustainably. Despite the concern suppliTyler Gonzalez, senior business administration ma- ers have that purchasing fair jor, said fair-trade products -trade products increases cost make a real difference in of their business, these prodThird World working con- ucts are improving the lives of ditions, as they ensure that people. Fair trade production workers are properly com- is dependent upon both the producer and the consumer pensated for their work. “(Fair trade helps by) pay- taking action and making coning someone a good wage in scientious choices when buya Third World country and ing products. If people are willing to get keeping them from basically being enslaved,” Gonzalez behind this cause, fair trade may become more accepted said. Fair trade is making a pos- and help workers worldwide. ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR
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November 30, 2018 · Volume 66 · Issue 6
Electric cars lead way to cleaner air BY MICHAEL HANSEN
This is due to EVs not having a gas-powered engine that emits Climate change is a topic greenhouse gases, as well as of much debate in the United other pollutants. On average, EVs emit 4,815 States as people are questioning if electric vehicles (EVs) are pounds of carbon dioxide annumore environmentally friendly ally, whereas internal-combusthan gas-powered cars and if tion cars emit 11,435 pounds. This means EVs emit 64 they are worth the price tags. Dr. Bonjun Koo, professor percent less carbon dioxide of environmental science, said than internal combustion cars direct emissions and lifecycle and that one gas-powered car emissions should be considered emits approximately the same when determining a car’s envi- amount of greenhouse gases of two EVs. ronmental affects. EVs contribute direct “Direct emissions include amounts of greensmog-forming house gases from pollutants (such which the power as nitrogen oxgrids they draw ides), other polelectricity to lutants harmful charge their batto human health teries, but are and greenhouse still cleaner than gases (GHGs), Bonjun Koo gas-powered cars, primarily carProfessor of said Koo. bon dioxide,” “Studies show Koo said. environmental science that electric vehi“All-electric cles beat gas-powvehicles produce zero direct emissions, which ered cars...even if they’re specifically helps improve air charged in regions that depend heavily on coal,” Koo said. quality in urban areas.” However, California gets 34 Building an electric car contributes more life cycle green- percent of its energy from nathouse gases than when making ural gas. Compared to gasoline, a gas-powered car because of natural gas emits 50 percent the unique construction of EV less carbon dioxide. This means charging an EV in California is batteries. EV batteries can weigh better for the environment than as much as half a ton and are driving a gas-powered car. Emily Inglese, owner of an made of rare-earth metals, such as nickel and lithium. Taking all-electric Nissan Leaf, said she these metals out of the ground has experienced many benefits is a hazardous process and can from owning an EV. “There’s no maintenance. leave soil ruined and clean rivYou don’t have to stop at the gas ers poisoned. However, EVs do not emit station and you don’t have to get nearly the same amount of oil changes,” Inglese said. “It’s direct greenhouse gases as about $2 a day to charge it.” Inglese said driving an EV gas-powered cars when driven.
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Low emission cars are popular in California, especially in busy urban areas because many highways allow low-emission vehicles to drive in the high occupancy vehicle lane even if there is only one passenger, provided the driver has a clean air vehicle permit. cut her average gasoline bill in half from $120 to $60 a month. While she enjoys her car, there are some limitations. “Without a supercharger, a specialized charging device, it can take up to 12 hours to fully
charge the EV. However, buying an EV is worth it as long as the car is being used for short commutes between home and work,” Inglese said. Michelle Robinson, Villa Park resident and owner of a
Tesla Model S D75, said she bought her car because she likes the idea of driving a car that improves the environment. “I like that it is automated, quiet…and preserves the environment,” Robinson said.
If EV makers reduce battery production pollution and EVs continue charging from cleaner power grids, they can possibly produce fewer greenhouse-gas emissions than gas-powered cars.
High use of technology can cause harmful mental states BY ALYSE MESSMER
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Stacy Turner, Cherishann Diamzon, and Jason Watkins, freshman film majors at La Sierra Universtiy, enjoy their blended boba smoothies at Roasting Water Coffee Shop in Riverside, Calif. The coffee joint is a popular hangout spot for college students in the area.
Eco-friendly coffee bar opens BY MICHAEL HANSEN
ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Some boil it. Others steam it. But a new coffee shop and boba shop in Riverside is roasting it. Roasting Water has taken a different path and is brewing a new kind of business model that steeps eco-friendly practices with a rich variety of teas, coffee, smoothies and dessert drinks. The average price of drinks is $4 and $5. Off the menu, the shop also offers food, such as gumbo and chicken wings. The average cost of food is $10. Each Roasting Water location has a uniquely designed theme. Some locations display paintings of origami whales and dolphins or hot-air balloons. However, the Riverside location features pandas and teddy bears in a painted bamboo forest that covers both the walls and merchandise of the business. Aside from a normal cup of coffee or a latte, Roasting Water offers fruit-infused teas, super-fruit smoothies and lemonades. Add ons such as boba, chia seeds and lychee jelly are optional, too.
Kylie Chock, freshman pre-nursing major, said Roasting Water is “bobalicious.” “The boba is good, and the tea is superdelicious,” Chock said. “Plus the menu has a huge variety of drinks and add-ons.” Roasting Water differs from the average coffee and boba shop in the way they bottle their beverages.
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The boba is good and the tea is super-delicious. ... It’s bobalicious. Kylie Chock freshman pre-nursing major
Unlike the traditional plastic cup, lid and straw combination, they serve their drinks in reusable glass and plastic bottles with cork tops to prevent spilling. Each glass bottle is designed according to the location theme. After one theme has run its course, Roasting Water goes back to the drawing board and designs all new bottles, cups and other merchandise.
Roasting Water uses glass and plastic bottles to promote a mindset of the reuse and recycling in their business and also in the local communities they serve. Roasting Water also does not use any artificial ingredients, such as powders, syrups or coloring in their drinks. Instead of using artificial ingredients Roasting Water opts to use ingredients, and derived from fruits, such as strawberries, lemons. Lauren Gressman, Riverside resident, said she enjoys that Roasting Water is a franchise business because of the restaurants’ consistency. “It’s always spot-on. I never have any complaints or problems with this store,” Gressmann said. Hiring students is also important to the Riverside location owner, Hung Do. Of his 23 employees, all are students. “It’s fun to work with them and give them a part-time job,” Do said. Roasting Water is located at 3907 Chicago Ave. in Riverside and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
In today’s day and age, smartphones have become tools on which many people rely. From being alarm clocks to bankers or personal assistants, “Siri,” smartphones are continuously used for more than just communication. As Apple begins to show users how much time they have spent on his or her phone a day on its “Screen Time” widget, it can be shocking to see how much time small glances and mindless Instagram scrolling can add up. Raven Bivins, junior psychology major, said she uses her phone primarily for communication. “Out of all my apps, I spend split time between Messages and Snapchat,” Bivins said. “Snapchat is one of my few social media (accounts), so I use it to check up on events and happenings with friends and family.” People today are becoming more concerned about spending unhealthy amounts of time on their phones as there can be different effects from excessive amounts of screen time. Joe Murphy, freshman film studies major, said his phone can have negative effects on him so he tries to limit the amount of time he spends on his phone. “I exercise spending less time on my phone every day,” Murphy said. “This has improved my mood and helped me stay focused longer. The
more I’m on my phone, the less focused I feel.” However, smartphones are not the only technology on which people are beginning to depend. Some refrigerators are programmed with cameras to see items they lack and automatically order them from grocery stores. Eimy Estrada, associate marriage and family therapist at California Baptist University’s Counseling Center, said the extreme use of technology
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The more I’m on my phone, the less focused I feel. Joe Murphy freshman film major
may potentially harm users. “Using technology helps us get through daily tasks faster. The downfall is it increases our tendencies to become impatient, frustrated, anxious and depressed all because we prefer not to wait,” Estrada said. Relying on technology to this extent can cause people to be lazy and forget other ways to accomplish basic tasks that technology performs easily for them. As technology constantly improves, limiting screen time and reliance saves users time and also has mental health benefits for many users who may need a technology break.
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been to a show downtown. The Rose Garden Chapel, located near the Village Apartments, was renovated this summer to accommodate future shows at the gallery. What used to be a workspace for students is now a public platform for artists, students and faculty to display their work. “The space itself has its challenges because it wasn’t built to be a gallery. The walls aren’t very tall. The ceiling is supported by beams that we put track lighting on to brighten up the room. There were just a lot of issues but we figured it out,” Leininger said. “It’s an opportunity for students on campus to be more exposed to art.” Christina Izaguirre, junior visual arts major, works at the gallery by helping install and uninstall the pieces showcased in the gallery, as well as greet visitors who come to the gallery. Izaguirre said she liked the new gallery’s location in comparison to the former location. “It’s almost better than the downtown location. I like the outside look and the mosaics. I like how it’s on-campus because a lot of students didn’t really know about the old location,” Izaguirre said. “But knowing that the art gallery is here, I feel like we are going to have a lot more visitors.” The Biennial Faculty Exhibit featured six CBU faculty, including; Dave Williams, adjunct professor of fine art; Candace Brabant, adjunct professor of fine art and illustration; Steven Félix-Jäger, adjunct professor of fine art and illustration; Nancy Gary Ward, lecturer in art and illustration; Kristi Lippire,
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The faculty art show, “It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time,” was named by Duncan Simcoe, professor of fine art and featured the art piece above created by Kristi Lippire, assistant professor of fine art. The piece was made from cast plaster blocks that were tinted with color and are held together with metal wraps. associate professor of fine art; and Duncan Simcoe, professor of fine art. Lippire, who played a role in the establishment and relocation of the gallery, said she has high hopes for the new location. “I hope to start offering student-led kids’ art workshops in the gallery for the CBU com-
munity and the community at large, giving students who aspire to be art educators some hands-on experience working with kids and building curriculum,” Lippire said. “The purpose of the faculty show is for our students to see how we, the professors, make work and to be inspired by the many different
representations of art-making that there are in any group of professional art-makers.” Leininger said installing art is a process she takes seriously. “A painting can be displayed in about a thousand different ways and if you know the artist and his or her work and influences, it can help you to show it
in a way that would best represent the artist,” Leininger said. “You want everyone to interact with the art in a different way so how it’s displayed is important. Smaller works would be lost in a large room so I put those in a small hallway.” The Rose Garden Gallery hosted the faculty show until
Nov. 16, but will open again Dec. 6 with a reception event for the CAVAD senior show. The gallery is located on-campus near Adams Street. The gallery is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. More information is available on the gallery’s Instagram @Rose_Garden_Gallery.
Editor’s Review MOVIE: “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY ”
“Bohemian Rhapsody,” (2018) a Queen biopic that pays tribute to classic rock star Freddie Mercury hit theaters Nov. 2. The film is a celebration of the life and music Mercury gifted to the world. Mercury is played by Rami Malek, drummer Roger Taylor is played by Ben Hardy, bassist John Deacon is played by Joseph Mazzello, and guitarist Brian May is played by Gwilym Lee. Malek gives fans the performance of a lifetime as he completely embodies Mercury’s essence. Malek perfectly demonstrates how lively and energetic Mercury’s stage presence was with jolts and jumps on stage. Malek gives off a strong energy and director Bryan Singer captures it by setting the scene and capturing the magic Malek bleeds on stage with creative camera angles and lighting. Singer focused on the musical aspect of Queen’s journey while also drawing attention to Mercury’s internal and external struggles, such as alcohol and drug abuse, sexuality identity, mental health, marriage issues and AIDS, with which Mercury was diagnosed. These struggles are important to Mercury’s narrative but the focal point of the biopic is to portray, the musical journey of all four Queen members. The film follows the rise and success of Queen and the impact it had on music in the
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late ‘70s to early ‘80s. Queen ran in the same musical race as Elton John, David Bowie and Bob Dylan, but the team of four combated radio hits and social norms with challenging music videos and genre-bending tracks. A large portion of the film focuses on the movie’s namesake single, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” from the 1975 album “A Night at the Opera.” Singer highlights the negative critiques of the six-minute single and how fans disproved every negative comment. Actors Hardy and Mazzello, who doubled as the film’s producers, portray the band as a united front when it came to conflicts with music producers or unsatisfied audiences. The film gives insight into how the band wrote some of its biggest hits and illuminated the process of each track. Throughout the film, Malek portrayed Mercury as flighty yet determined, talented yet unconventional and surprising at every turn. For the majority of the storyline, the other three members continue to support their lead singer despite frustrations and conflicts. “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a captivating tale that creates an undeniable empathy for the main character and rebirths a love for the famous rock ‘n’ roll band that broke stereotypes and redefined music in the ’80s. The legacy lives on.
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Dennis Shostak, sophomore exercise science major, starts the Zumba class off with some side-to-side lounges in the CBU Recreation Center.
Zumba provides dance, fitness BY TAYLOR FINN STAFF WRITER
Zumba is a high-energy dance class that teaches people how to dance to different rhythms. Currently, 14 million people take Zumba classes weekly. There are different styles in which one would perform the dance, such as hip-hop or Bollywood. California Baptist University’s Recreation Center offers many exercise classes - one of which is Zumba. It can be difficult for some people to take the initiative to exercise but Zumba can be a fun way to burn some calories. Nairobi Burks, junior political science major, said she enjoys exercise and Zumba in particular because it keeps her healthy. “I love Zumba. This class is beneficial because it pushes you to get out of your comfort zone and dance,” Burks said. “The choreography was created to make you dance without you realizing that you are exercising.” Out of all the classes offered, Stefani Plummer, director of the Recreation Cen-
ter, said Zumba seems to rise above as one of the most popular classes at the Recreation Center. “It is definitely one of our top attended classes,” Plummer said. “It is popular be-
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cause it is a unique style of fitness. It’s becoming quite popular with both men and women.” While only women are allowed at the CBU Zumba classes, it can be a fun and comfortable environment to let loose. Josiah Franklin, junior Christian studies and business administration double major, has taken a Zumba class off-campus.
“One Friday morning, my roommate told me that he was going to a Zumba class and he invited me to join,” Franklin said. “I really didn’t think I would like it but it was actually a lot of fun. It didn’t even feel like working out. I’m definitely glad I went.” Some students feel this workout is all fun and no work. The history of Zumba goes back to the ‘90s in Colombia when Alberto Perez created a new fitness program. Perez was on his way to teach an aerobics class and realized he had forgotten his music. He improvised teaching his class with salsa as opposed to the traditional aerobics music. The rest is history. “Zumba is such a creative concept, which is why college students enjoy it so much,” said Sarah Clarisa Verduzco, junior kinesiology major. In addition to the Recreation Center, Zumba is offered at many local gymnasiums and community recreation centers. Loved by many, Zumba’s popularity will likely continue to grow. The class schedules are available at calbaptist.edu under Community Life for the monthly calender.
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Student art debuts at Festival of Lights BY SARAH BOUTIN ASST. A&E EDITOR
Students work eagerly together, covered in paint, to create an advent calendar and construct an abstract hourglass for this year’s sculptures for the Mission Inn’s Hotel & Spa’s Festival of Lights. Riverside’s Festival of Lights is an annual tradition where attendees celebrate the holidays with food and entertainment while witnessing the historic Mission Inn covered in millions of lights and Christmas decorations. The Festival of Lights brings in thousands of locals and tourists each year and began its festivities with an official lighting Nov. 23, and will be displayed until Jan. 6. For the past three years, the fall semester of CBU’s (ART 300) Advanced Art class has come together to design a sculpture placed downtown for the community to see. Kristi Lippire, associate professor of visual art, oversees the project and helps guide her students through the creative process. “Students learn to problem -solve as a group, offering suggestions to help other students achieve their vision,” Lippire
said. “What we get out of these new sculptures and other community interactive installations we build is the visible joy in others from being able to experience our hard work.” Each student designs his or her own sculpture concept and the class decides which sculpture to build. Usually, the class only makes one sculpture but this year, the class decided to create two. The first sculpture was designed by Monica Preciado, senior early childhood studies major, and features a large advent calendar of boxes painted as Christmas presents. Each student from the class decorated his or her own box. The second sculpture was designed by Alexandra Degortari, senior fine art major and resembles an hourglass of icicles frozen in time with LED lights. Degortari said it is an honor to have her design displayed. “The meaning behind this piece was to represent the stopping of time because the holiday season is always here and then gone in a blink of an eye,” Degortari said. “I feel as though the arts are finally starting to emerge again within institutions so to be a part of it, to help it grow and to
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A mixed media art piece designed by California Baptist University’s ART300 Advanced Art class is on display outside of the Riverside Art Museum as part of a special art installation during the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s annual Festival of Lights. be known is a blessing in itself.” Preciado said this project has helped boost her confidence while creating art. “I personally gained the confidence to make a bigger piece of art come to life outside of just my sketchbook,” Preciado said. “I started digging deeper on my take of art and have gained the
courage to create more art even if it doesn’t make sense or if it doesn’t come out based on what I had in mind.” The Festival of Lights is an opportunity for student work to be displayed and the creative process helps students further their skills. Celia Hinzman, senior fine
art major and teaching assistant for Advanced Art, said this project helps students have creative freedom. “Each year is completely different from the last. We, as a class, are not required to pick from a specific theme so it keeps the design ideas new and fun,” Hinzman said.
The students’ hard work is shown through their sculptures and the CBU community will anticipate what next year’s class will create. The sculptures will be displayed on Lime Street next to the Riverside Art Museum for the entirety of the festival. The festival will last until Jan. 6, 2019.
Melrose Trading Post offers food, vintage shopping The holiday season brings cheer, music to students BY ASHLEY JIMENEZ STAFF WRITER
Many students can struggle with the same question every weekend: “What are we going to do today?” While Riverside has shopping, food and entertainment options, students may want to see and experience something outside the Inland Empire. Every Sunday in Los Angeles, Fairfax High School hosts the Melrose Trading Post, run by a non-profit, Greenway Arts Alliance. Located on the popular Melrose Avenue, the trading post attracts a diverse crowd. Affordable vintage clothes, hand-crafted artisanal goods and a variety of food are only some of the things that attract visitors. The different art and fashion throughout the market make it inviting to people who are looking to expand their minds and creativity. From its entrance to exit, the
trading post is filled with different things to see. Davida Brenda, California Baptist University alumna, said she frequently visited the trading post as a student and continues to go as a Studio City
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resident. “There’s a lot of things to see, food to try and interesting people,” Brenda said. “It’s all very unique. There’s always something for everyone there.” Although some students might be hesitant to drive to Los Angeles for a day, Brenda said she would highly recommend it and that it is worth the drive for a fun Sunday outing. Melrose vendor Ryan James
sells antiques or, as he likes to call them, “treasures.” James said he enjoys working there because he does not get bored during his slow hours. “Even if you’re not busy, it’s so entertaining to look at all the interesting fashion here,” James said. The Melrose Trading Post, founded in 1997, continues to be a hot spot in Los Angeles. Shawn Vandenberg, senior business administration major, said he started going to the trading post as a child with his parents. The cultural and culinary aspects still keep Vandenberg interested. “There’s something for everyone, whether you like the rap culture or the culinary aspects. If you have the eye for fashion, there’s a lot there for you, as well,” Vandenberg said. A $5 admission and vendor fees are what keep the trading post open every Sunday. The trading post is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round.
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The Melrose Trading Post, open at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, offers local businesses the opportunity to display handmade art.
‘Fanstastic Beasts:The Crimes of Grindelwald’ carries on franchise BY KENZIE LAPPIN STAFF WRITER
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“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (2018) released Nov. 16. is the second installment in the “Fantastic Beasts” series and the 10th in the “Harry Potter” franchise. The film played on the nostalgia of fans of the “Harry Potter” series. However, there has been some controversy surrounding the film after the casting of Johnny Depp as Grindelwald, the film’s antagonist. Depp faced accusations of physical and verbal abuse against his wife Amber Heard in 2016. Since then, Heard and Depp settled the case and released a joint statement that no harm was intended on either side. Depp’s casting as Grindelwald amid these accusations have some fans upset that an alleged abuser would continue to be involved with the franchise. It has also left some conflicted. “I’m not sure what to think. There’s no black and white to any issue,” said Rebekah Puckett, junior English major. Clarissa Rossman, junior creative writing major, said she has enjoyed ‘Harry Potter’ for eight years and the series has had a great impact on her life. “I just remember ‘Harry Potter’ being the greatest thing I’d ever read,” Rossman said. “I enjoyed it even though it was definitely darker than the first film,” Rossman said about
“Fantastic Beasts”. “Johnny Depp gave a great performance despite my hesitation on his casting from a moral standpoint.” Dr. Erika Travis, associate professor of English and behavioral sciences, said she teaches a children’s literature class that utilizes the “Harry Potter” series as part of its curriculum and has previously taught a class dedicated entirely to “Harry Potter.” She credited the recent resurgence of “Harry Potter” movies to the fact that many people who are currently in the workforce spending money are ones who grew up with the franchise. Travis said many people are invested because the new movies are offering more new content for the same story with which they grew up. “It would be interesting to see if the interest maintains,” Travis said. “With so much new content, it would be easy to dishearten loyal fans or make a misstep that alienates watchers.” Travis also said controversy around the film could work in either way: The scandal could make some people want to see it more and some people may not want to see it at all because of it. “Lots of people will be happy with it,” Travis said. “I’m interested to see where it goes.” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” received only a 40 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Christmas is just around the corner and students at California Baptist University are excited to get into the Christmas spirit. Here are some of CBU student’s favorite songs of the season. Many students, such as sophomore psychology major Gerardo Bran chose “Baby it’s Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé because of the chemistry between the two singers. Other students look back on their childhood when choosing their favorites. Megan Aleksak, sophomore early childhood studies major, said “Believe” by Josh Groban from “The Polar Express” (2004) was her favorite. “Christmas is full of magic and happiness and it reminds me of watching the movie with my family during the Christmas season,” Aleksak said. Alyssa Gowling, junior communication sciences and disorders major said her favorite was “White Christmas.” “The Michael Bublé version is my favorite because I’m always wishful for a white Christmas here in Southern California,” she said. Aviel Mavila, sophomore biomedical science major, said “The Dreidel Song” is his favorite for the holidays. “I love playing dreidel with my family when we celebrate Hanukkah,” Mavila said. “You sing while you spin the dreidel with your friends.” “Carol of The Bells” is the holiday favorite of John Haggerty, sophomore electrical and computer engineering major. “I really enjoyed playing it while I was in a recorder ensemble,” Haggerty said. Many students, such as Morganne Warner, sophomore worship arts and ministry major, cherishes family at Christmas time and chose “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Amy Grant as a sentimental favorite. “While it touches all the bases of Christmas, like mistletoe and the lights, it also has that twinge of not being able to be home for Christmas and wanting to,” Warner said. Other honorable mentions include “All I Want for Christmas” by Mariah Carey and the “A Pentatonix Christmas” album. Wherever students decide to celebrate this season, they are sure to listen to music as a means to share their holiday cheer.
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BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
Making new friends while competing in sports can be a great way to get connected at California Baptist University. Through intramurals, students have the opportunity to bring his or her best game and challenge others in a competitive sport. There are opportunities for everyone wishing to join intramurals. Community Life offers a wide variety of sports including flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer and more. This school year, a ramp shot tournament, a two-week tournament, three-on-three basketball and two-week softball tournament in the spring were all added to the intermural options. Along with seasonal sports, Community Life hosts an event called Rec-It-Fridays, in which one Friday a month the staff organizes various recreational activities. Upcoming Rec-It-Fridays include spikeball, lawn games and slip-nslide kickball. Eric Perez, business administration graduate student, said he has been heavily involved in intramurals at CBU. Perez has participated in all sports and said flag football has been his favorite. “I encourage others to join any type of intramural sport to be a part of the CBU culture and create community with others, giving you more connections that weren’t there before,” Perez said.
Volleyball plans for Spring trip to Japan BY JOSH AVENDANO ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
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Raymond Vargas, sophomore electrical and computer engineering major, brushes up on his spikeball skills. This year, Community Life has done its best to take the busy schedules of college students into consideration. “We’re trying different league lengths to see what works best with people’s schedules,” said Marnie Kavern, program coordinator of Intramurals. “Some people can’t commit to the usual sixweek league so we’re trying some two-week leagues as well as single-day tournaments.” Students who join intramural sports not only gain new skill sets in different sports but also build relationships and create bonds with their friends and teammates.
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“It’s really exciting to see connections being made within students who have a passion for sports and want to meet people,” Kavern said. Raymond Vargas, sophomore electrical and computer engineering major, said he became more involved in intramural sports at CBU this fall. “My friends play and I wanted to meet new people and just playing a sport is fun as well,” Vargas said. Vargas said he has been a part of flag football, volleyball, dodgeball and spikeball. He represents the sport with spike ball stickers on his backpack, socks and his Hydro Flask.
Last year, he and his partner placed third but Vargas said he is hoping to win first place this year. With many men’s and women’s teams, co-ed, recreational and competitive sports to join, Community Life offers a variety of options for the CBU community. Students can create their own team as a captain or join an already existing team. Intramural sports has been a way for students to stay active, grow their circle of friends, and become an active part of the CBU community. To join, register online at intramurals.calbaptist.edu.
The NCAA allows university sports teams to travel out of the country to play against international teams every four years. California Baptist University women’s volleyball has the opportunity to travel to Japan in May to do just that. “We plan to take the team and play against some competitive teams and hopefully have a chance to meet and connect with teams over there,” said Branden Higa, head coach of the women’s volleyball team. Travelling outside of the country would be a first for the women’s volleyball team. Higa and the players said they are excited at the possibility of getting a chance to play overseas. Elizabeth Gilley, junior cultural studies major and defensive specialist, said the team is also looking forward to learning experiences off the court while overseas. “We are going to Japan because our team is looking forward to playing volleyball outside of the U.S., and to see the different styles of play other teams might have,” Gilley said. “We also want to experience a different culture and to play against schools from another country.” Natalie Zimmerer, junior marketing major and redshirt, emphasized the role these trips play in uniting the team. “It is also another way for us to bond,” Zimmerer said. “It’s a
new experience that none of us have gotten to do before and the great thing is that we get to do it together.” To finance their trip to Japan, the team needs to raise approximately $25,000 by early next year. The team has already started fundraising. “It’s reaching out to friends of the programs, families and supporters of CBU Athletics and just trying to appeal to them to help make this trip happen,” Higa said. “It’s a big undertaking and we get a lot of support from the community, and we are hoping we can do enough to make it happen.” The team is working hard at fundraising by making phone calls and reaching out to the community, as well as hosting camps for players who are not at college—level yet. “We have been fundraising over the years with our volleyball camps during the summer,” Gilley said. “It’s for the younger players who aren’t playing at the college—level. We help them with fundamentals, and we help coach players up until their senior year in high school.” Hana Okuhara, freshman health science major and setter, said she is working on a video project to reach out to potential supporters. “I translated a video in Japanese to help us get a few more sponsors for our fundraiser,” Okuhara said. Volleyball closed out its season in fourth place in the conference with a record of 9-7.
Wrestlers tested in first DI year BY JOSHUA MURCRAY STAFF WRITER
For fans who enjoyed California Baptist University volleyball’s 20-10 season and fourth-place conference finish, an encore is in store with the Lancers’ trip to the National Invitational Volleyball Championships. After sitting out the Western Athletic Conference tournament because of their transition to NCAA Division I, the Lancers earned a berth in the NIVC. The national tournament features 32 of the nation’s best volleyball teams who missed the NCAA Tournament. CBU volleyball fans have grown accustomed to the excitement of postseason runs, coming off two straight trips to the NCAA DII West Regional Tournament. This year, the Lancers are yet again gearing up for the thrill of single-elimination. CBU fans, who closely followed Lancer teams on their journeys to NCAA championship games, regional finals and conference championships in previous seasons, will likely jump on board with volleyball’s newest adventure. CBU will take on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in a first-round matchup hosted by Tulane Uni-
versity in New Orleans. The participating schools host the entire tournament, culminating in a live-streamed championship game. After making waves in the conference during regular-season play, the Lancers have a chance to flex their muscles nationally. The NIVC is in its second year as a reimagining of the old Women’s Invitational Volleyball Championships. Power Five school University of Mississippi won the inaugural championship in 2017, with a win over Texas Tech University in the championship match. This year’s edition is chock-full of big-name volleyball programs yet again. The tournament field also features a chance for CBU to show up West Coast programs, such as the University of California, Irvine, the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Fresno State University. In addition, CBU is staring across the bracket at WAC opponent Utah Valley University. This marks the first time a Lancer squad has qualified for a DI national postseason tournament, giving a fan base yet another reason to be excited in year one of DI.
Two opponents circle the mat, looking for an opportunity to take the other down. Gauging their opponent’s strengths and weaknesses is only part of this battle. One wrong move can find him tossed to the ground, flat on his back, his opponent prepared to go in for the win. The California Baptist University wrestling team begun its transition from NCAA Division II to Division I with an eye on the championships but there is much work to do to reach it. While there was only one other DII school with a wrestling program west of the Colorado Rockies, Lennie Zalesky, head coach of wrestling, said there are at least seven DI schools with a wrestling prgoram giving CBU more competition. Zalesky also said he hopes this move will be a motivation for his young team. “We are almost 80 percent freshman, registered freshman or sophomores,” Zalesky said, “but we are also a talented team, as well.” Zalesky said he is confident in several of his team members who came to CBU with impressive credentials, such as Daxton Gordon, senior biology major, who finished last season with a 25-2 overall record. “There isn’t that much of a difference between the two di-
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Zach Schrader, sophomore marketing major, competes in a match against Ohio State University on Nov. 16. The Lancers fell to the No. 2-ranked Buckeyes by a final score of 24-0 despite several close matches. visions except that DI has a lot more big-name schools,” Gordon said. Gordon said despite the new competition level, the approach remains the same. “I try to take it match by match,” Gordon said. “With previous years, we had the nationals to look forward to but this year is a little different, so I just want to go to each match, put my best foot forward and just compete.” Derek Moore, assistant wrestling coach, said this season will be a long transitional process to get to DI status.
“It’s our first season in DI and we just want our men to go out there, compete hard and recognize that it’s not about the win; it’s just going out there to perform,” Moore said. “There is a lot about wrestling that, if you take care of the little things, the end result will take care of itself.” Because of regulations during the transition to DI, the team must sit out on postseason competition. However, this gives each team member more time to train, strengthen his movements and enter into a new era for CBU wrestling.
CBU opened its home schedule with a loss against wrestling powerhouse and defending Big Ten Conference Champion Ohio State University Nov. 16 ,but with a record-breaking attendance as 3,252 fans cheering the teams on in the Events Center. After going up against OSU, CBU went on to Bakersfield for its first tournament of the season in, the Nov. 18 Roadrunner Open where five Lancers finished in the top—five. CBU will head to Las Vegas next for the Cliff Keen Invitational Nov. 30 through Dec. 1.
Student-athletes balance faith, sports, school BY DEANNA ALARCON STAFF WRITER
Finding balance between faith and sports can be a difficult challenge for many, but California Baptist University athletes conquer it in a variety of ways. Ryan Williams, CBU alumnus and former Lancer baseball player, said he was able to successfully maintain his faith. Throughout Williams’ four
years he said he kept God his No. 1 priority by setting aside time each day for God, whether reading the Bible, doing devotions or taking daily prayer walks. “You have a time for everything. It’s just about making him a priority. You have a priority to put on clothes or take a shower. It’s the same deal, but with God,” Williams said. Some Christian student-athletes struggle to find this bal-
ance, though. Elizabeth Gilley, junior pre-nursing major and volleyball outside hitter, said finding time can be difficult, especially during her season. “Our days and weeks all look different from each other so staying on top of school, volleyball and the rest of life certainly puts obstacles in the way of setting aside time,” Gilley said. Staying on top of academics and volleyball is time-consuming but Gilley said she has
learned to use her skills and abilities to glorify God every day. “My coach and past players have done a great job of reminding me that volleyball is a gifted skill and it isn’t without a bigger meaning,” Gilley said. “We’ve been given our skills and gifts by God so the best way we can glorify him is by using them and working as hard as we can by making the most of what he’s given us.”
Another challenge some athletes may face is the faith of their teammates and trying to reflect what they believe. Bryce Buckley, senior accounting major and wrestler, said commitment to faith varies among athletes. Buckley said he learned to be a good example through his actions when it comes to prioritizing faith and shift the stereotype athletes may have. “Its about how you carry
yourself,” Buckley said. “My purpose is to glorify God and reflect my relationship with him. I hope people can see that in the decisions I make and the way I behave.” By looking at the actions exhibited by these athletes, students can see that it is possible to balance faith and sports. Through challenges and obstacles, some student-athletes have been able to persevere and put God first in all that they do.
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LANCER ON THE STREET What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Anna Saviage Sophomore Business Management major
Omar Lo Senior Communication Studies major
“We’re Swedish so we would dress up like Santa Lucia and carry around pastries and tea to family members. Now, we
“We always open presents on Christmas Eve and then stay up really late that night.”
Emily Corral Sophomore English major
Nathan Sells Junior Civil Engineering major
Gabi Galbraith Senior Psychology major
“Every year, all the women in my family come over and we each bake a cookie. We call it Cookie Day.”
“While we’re all opening presents, we pass around a box of chocolates to keep everyone occupied and happy when it’s not their turn.”
“Every Christmas Eve we make tamales with my mom’s side of the family. We’ve been doing it since I was young.”
Do not let a job, schooling define who you are
BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF After working on 24 issues of the Banner, I am both sad and proud to say this is my last.
My time in college has flown by and I cannot believe I am less than two weeks away from putting on my cap and gown to accept my diploma. As I started preparing to end my time at this job — one that has meant so much to me over the last two years — I began to realize how much of myself I put into this university, this Newsroom, this publication and my co-workers. I have spent countless hours and late nights writing, editing and laughing. Now, my time is coming to a close and I have been forced to think what my post-grad life will look like.
I am relieved and excited to be done with classes, homework and the stress that accompanies college. However, I have realized that I’ve placed my identity in my titles: student and editor-in-chief. Like all upcoming graduates who are involved in campus activities, these titles will no longer apply soon and that might be hard to accept. While there is nothing wrong with working hard in everything you do and giving your all for something you are passionate about, we have to remember our job titles and what we do is not the entirety of who we are.
Remember mass shootings; continue to push for reform
BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN MANAGING EDITOR It has only been three weeks since the Nov. 8 shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks — the horrifying event where 15 people tragically died after an ex-Marine opened fire in a bar during a college-night event. As someone whose hometown is Thousand Oaks, I never thought the second-safest city in America would ever endure a mass shooting. As someone who lost an old friend in the Borderline shooting, I never thought I would lose anyone to gun violence. How quickly people have seemed to forget this terrible shooting is both disappointing and disturbing. The days following the shooting, many people took to social media, writing supportive tweets with the hashtag #805Strong and vocalizing how horrible it is that some survivors of the Las Vegas Massacre Oct. 1, 2018, were also present at Borderline. Others reached out to elected officials to demand gun control. Now, that activist energy is diminishing. I see few people vocalizing their anger on social media and no one is sending out their “thoughts and prayers” anymore.
While “thoughts and prayers” are a nice gesture, and I believe in the power of prayer, that alone will not cause drastic change without action from people. Instead of sitting back and doing nothing but hoping for the best after a shooting, action must continually be taken until the government implements change and people can go to school, out with their friends or to dance without being fearful of getting shot. It can be overwhelming to ask yourself what actions you can take to help end gun violence in America but the Parkland, Florida, student-activists provide a great example of how to continue to react months after a shooting occurs.
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Do not wait until it is too late to care, you never know if a shooting will affect your hometown, yourself or a loved one — rally for change.
The Parkland shooting occurred Feb. 14 when a former student open fired at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and killed 17 students. During the summer, many student survivors traveled across the United States to visit 80 communities to encourage young adults to register to vote so they could make an impact by voting for gun control. People are still contributing to the Parkland community by fundraising. One million dollars was recently raised in order to create artwork for the community. While that may seem small,
this provides healing to the community and any type of activism is seen by the government and the rest of the world. With the recent romaine lettuce epidemic, it is baffling to think after four people died from eating a vegetable the government did their best to put a stop to people purchasing romaine lettuce, but after all the lives lost this year, crickets are chirping in government offices when it comes to gun law reform. Throughout history, drastic change can be seen when people speak up and fight for what they believe. Think of civil rights and women’s rights. Without the protests that occurred and people joining together to share their opinions, change may have been delayed or never happened at all. Continue to remember the shootings that occurred and don’t stop talking or posting about the shootings that have happened. Don’t let the victims of gun control be forgotten — speak about them. If you can donate to a nonprofit that helps the families or towns that have been affected, do so. Many organizations are currently making T-shirts, stickers and bracelets to honor the victims of the Borderline shooting and to help raise money. Lastly, protesting or speaking up about gun control will force the government to pay attention to what is going on in the world outside its bubble. The sad truth is we are living in a world where a mass shooting can happen anywhere and to anyone. Do not wait until it is too late to care, you never know if a shooting will affect your hometown, yourself, or a loved one — rally for change.
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face an identity crisis when that comes to an end. Others will have to leave their resident adviser positions, their title as student-athletes or their membership to a group or club. In this workaholic society in which we live, it is often socially acceptable to stay late, choose work over our personal lives and sacrifice meals, time or hobbies to attend to We are here to get a degree schoolwork or a job. While our with the hope of pursuing a job schoolwork and jobs are imfield or career we are passion- portant, the rest of our lives are ate about, but we can’t let these important, as well. I put my all into my job and I titles define everything about know that has paid off but I also our lives. Most of us have been stu- am now very unsure of who I BUSD CBU AD OL 818.qxp_Layout 1 10/10/18 PMtitles Pageno 2 lonbe once3:55 these dents our entire lives and may will
Work hard and pay your dues but remember you have truths, values and other passions that exist outside of your job.
ger apply to me. I do not regret any of the time I spent in the Newsroom but I hope I am not solely known as someone who worked hard on a newspaper in college. I hope I was someone outside of my job and I hope you will remember to grow those parts of yourself, as well. Work hard and pay your dues but remember the truths, values and other passions that exist outside of your job. People won’t remember all the jobs you have had or all the things you did but people remember what you stood for, how you loved others and what you valued outside of your job.
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Name that Christmas Character
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Across 2. “Bye Buddy, I hope you find your dad.” 3. “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid. 4. “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” 7. “No man is a failure who has friends.”
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1. “That’s it - I’m not going.” 3. “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. When I get home, I’m getting a CAT scan.” 5. “Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” 6. “You sit on a throne of lies.”