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ISSUE 2
VOLUME 73
November 7, 2025
Kamp Love cultivates community BY SARA FLORES ASST. F&L EDITOR
Kamp Love, a student-led camping trip, offered a weekend getaway for California Baptist University students. From Oct. 25-26, 260 students traveled to the hills of San Diego, Calif. to connect with others and strengthen their understanding of the gospel through camping activities. The weekend facilitated joy and freedom through camping in the woods and created time to worship in the name of Christ. CBU students served as the leaders and main faculty for Kamp Love, and they worked to serve the campers well. Faculty also provided resources to students who were interested in attending but needed help with travel, including carpooling and tents. Activities included group games, student speakers with inspiring messages and a night of worship. Kathryn Flood, sophomore marketing major and small group leader at Kamp Love, explained her favorite part of the weekend. “I love how I heard a message from someone my own age. I loved hearing [it], then they brought in their own [experience] which I related to it a lot and got to understand the message,” Flood said. “I love that it was a community of people that were my age.” Compared to last Spring,
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The Kamp Love flag hanging as students arrive excited to make new memories. Flood noticed that many more students attended the fall camp in San Diego. “... Everyone just got to know each other and pray for each other and it was just really sweet community to get to know people especially for a lot of [newer students],” Flood said. Nathan Perez, sophomore criminal justice and psychology double major, shared his experience attending Kamp Love. “My experience at Kamp
[Love] was honestly a blessing, something that was needed in my personal life... I wasn’t lost, but was missing a piece of Jesus in my life. Going to Kamp Love helped bring that back,” Perez said, “...the worship, the small group time and the community [of] around 200 plus people who deeply love Jesus makes you want to strive for a deeper love with Jesus as well. Kamp love exceeded my expectations and can’t wait to go back next semester and to
grow with the community there again.” Kamp Love hoped to continue the event every semester to provide opportunities for students to worship Christ in community outside of campus. Elizabeth Mun, sophomore aviation flight major and leader at Kamp Love, explained her favorite part about of the weekend. “I loved bringing together a community centered around Christ, spending time enjoying
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Students worshiping Christ and creating community together at Kamp Love. his creation and connecting with both new and old friend,” Mun said. For the second time, Kamp Love provided an opportunity to connect with fellow
CBU students and with God through camping activities such as group games, eating grilled hot dogs and worshiping around the campfire, all within 24 hours.
LA Dodgers celebrate second consecutive World Series title BY ALANNA RIVERA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
In a dramatic seven-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second consecutive World Series title, bringing the victory parade back to the city of Los Angeles. After a game-tying home run by Miguel Rojas in the ninth inning, sharp defense by Andy Pages, a go-ahead home run by Will Smith in the 11th inning and another strong performance on the mound by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champions for the first time since the late 1990s. After celebrating their win in Toronto, the Dodgers brought the Commissioner’s Trophy home to share with fans. On Nov. 3, the team did just that at the traditional World Series victory parade. As the team rode through the streets of LA on double-decker buses, cheers filled the air and a sea of fans in Dodger blue lined the
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrating after winning back to back World Series titles. city streets. The parade started at 10 a.m. and lasted about an hour before ending at Dodger Stadium for a special ticketed celebration. As fans filled the stadium seats and waited for the team’s arrival, DJ Mustard, a Los Angeles-based producer and beatmaker, began his set. Dodger fans sang along
to hits as anticipation grew. Cheers erupted as fans saw the buses roll into the parking lot on the stadium screens. As players entered the stadium wearing their World Series merchandise, fans knew another celebration was about to begin. It was a celebration of the team that battled injuries, mental obstacles and nu-
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merous talented opponents to reach that moment. Ice Cube, a Los Angeles icon, brought out the second Commissioner’s Trophy in style, driving a blue Chevy Bel Air lowrider around the warning track. Hoisted on stage side by side, both trophies were on display for all to see. Dodger fans then heard from
players like Mookie Betts, Kiké Hernandez and others, who expressed gratitude for the fans and excitement to represent the franchise. Some even set the tone for next season, aiming for a threepeat. Freddie Freeman, a veteran first baseman, was one of them. “Job in 2024 done. Job in 2025 done. Job in 2026 starts now,” Freeman said before passing the microphone to a teammate. Shohei Ohtani echoed the message. “I’m so proud of this team and I want to say you guys are the greatest fans in the world,” Ohtani said. “I’m ready to get another ring next year.” The celebration fittingly closed with a speech from one of the Dodgers’ most respected players, Clayton Kershaw. The left-handed pitcher announced his retirement earlier this year after 18 seasons with the team. “Last year, I said I was a Dodger for life. Today, that’s true and today, I get to say that I’m a champion for life,” Ker-
shaw said tearfully. Michael Miramontes, a longtime Dodgers fan, spoke about attending the celebration. “It was awesome. I think obviously just very exciting and an insane feeling to experience a parade but back to back is a whole different level,” Miramontes said. “I think there was just a lot of different vibes to it as well; mainly happy but obviously, at points, it got emotional with Kershaw and just realizing he got to go out on top and seeing him experience it all and take it all in was awesome. Hopefully we get to do it again next year.” This win was more than another trophy. It represented the challenges overcome throughout 179 games and marked the continuation of a modern dynasty. As confetti settled and players returned to their off-season routines, the Dodgers and their fans remained hungry for another title, reinforcing the winning culture of the 2025 World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Soaring into aviation
Lancers fashion
Meet Larry Milner, 73-year-old, pursuing his dream of teaching others to fly.
Students showcase their personalities through their everyday style.
CBU Campus Store now offers Apple products at the Apple Bar, making new tech accessible.
News, pg 3
Faith & Lifestyle, pg 6
Business & Tech, pg 10
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Apple Bar in Campus Store