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Smith dorm crowns new Champion Hall Freshmen compete in annual game, build community BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN NEWS EDITOR

Freshman residents of Smith Hall rallied together Sept. 19 to participate in the 10th annual Smith Olympics. The event is a combination of challenging and athletic competitions between male freshmen students in each hall of the living area. Students compete to be the “Champion Hall” for the year. The energy among the male students radiated between hall-mates and united the residents as part of the “brotherhood” of Smith Hall that is passed down from year to year. Hall 3B took home victory, earning the most points over all. Some of the events for the evening included “Buck Buck,” a game of strength and agility where participants try to create a standing human dogpile without falling over, and “Kajabi Can Can,” a competition of endurance and determination in which students are connected by holding hands around a trash can while trying to force the opposing team onto the trash can to eliminate them from the game. The games and competitions are meant to foster unity between residents of Smith Hall and within each hall itself. Devon Emans, community adviser for Smith Hall, explained that the Residence

Life staff coordinated all the games, assigned hall colors and got the students excited for the evening. Emans said he was glad to see the students connect with one another and feel at place within the living area dynasty. “We really want to see our residents develop a sense of individual hall pride early,” Emans explained. “We let them know from the moment they move in, that the men they are living side by side with will become their brothers by the end of the year.” The best part for the staff, according to Emans, is witnessing how excited the students get for the event and during the competition. Emans said the event created a great opportunity for memories that will last the rest of the year. Jacob Leahy, freshman business administration major, said the event helped him get to know his hallmates in a new way and helped defined his opinion of community. “It was amazing how no matter who my hallmates were and what they chose to do in their free time, we could come together as one unified hall.” Leahy said. “I got a new appreciation for my hallmates and learned that each of these guys are awesome people and I need to appreciate them a lot more this freshman year.” Smith Olympics continues to draw excitement from all across campus but primarily from Smith Hall residents, past and present. This provides students an opportunity to build relationships and develop a sense of purpose within a personal community of close friends and, for most residents, people who they will stay close to for the rest of their time at CBU.

Rachel London | Banner Freshman Smith Hall 1B competes in “Buck Buck,” a game in which teams attempt to create the largest human dog pile.

Rachel London | Banner Will Yih, senior health care administration major, encourages Elijah Tran, freshman applied theology major, to hold on during “Buck Buck.”

L.A. fires threaten student homes

Courtesy of Peter Thomas

Southern California wildfires burn CBU student Peter Thomas’ backyard and neighborhood hills in Burbank.

BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. NEWS EDITOR A total of 626,216 acres are covered in ash because of the 6,409 fires that have torn across California since the start of 2017, according to the Califor-

nia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Los Angeles and Riverside counties were affected by five of the fires, which included the largest brush fire in L.A. history. The La Tuna blaze started Sept. 1 and was con-

tained Sept. 9 after consuming more than 7,000 acres. Out of the 1,400 homes close by, only five were destroyed. Peter Thomas, sophomore business administration major, and his family were forced out by the flames but they were able

to leave unharmed. “A wildfire started up the mountains from where I live and slowly moved toward my home,” Thomas said. “The fire burned all the hills around my neighborhood and my backyard. We were some of the first people evacuated as the flames brushed up against the closest fence to my house.” Thomas and his neighbors were left with their houses intact, but the damage was evident. “It is sad to see that my entire neighborhood has black hills now,” Thomas said. “The hills around my neighborhood were engulfed in flames, and for a moment I thought I was going to lose my home.” California was not the only state across the Pacific Coast affected by the wildfires. Oregon also fought the flames at the Columbia River Gorge after illegal fireworks caused the Eagle Creek Fire.

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Tech companies resist loss of DACA program BY KYLIE VODA

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH Large technology companies such as Uber, Facebook and Microsoft have publicly spoken out about their disapproval of the Trump administration’s advancements to repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Since his inauguration, President Donald J. Trump has made evident his intention to toughen immigration policy. Now that the time has come for the Obama-era program to expire, Trump has referred the matter to Congress, and backlash from well-known tech companies has been overwhelming, creating some apprehension over the possibility of abolishing the program altogether. DACA is a program that allows 800,000 immigrants who came to America under the age of 16 with their parents to have certain rights. This means that

without DACA, the immigrants who fall under this act, also known as “Dreamers,” would not be able to work and study in the United States without the fear of being deported. In order to qualify, there are guidelines that “Dreamers” must meet. Immigrant minors must come to the United States before the age of 16, have received a high school diploma and general education certificate or be enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces and have not been convicted of any felonies, misdemeanors or any other misconduct that could be classified as a threat to public safety. “I don’t know if it’s in (tech companies’) best interest to get involved in politics because ultimately that could damage the company. Some customers may support what you believe, but on the flip side you could potentially lose customers

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September 22, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 2

THE BANNER Editor-in-Chief Kaitlynn Labit

Lifestyle Editor Victoria Paul

Managing Editor Alexandra Applegate

Asst. Lifestyle Editors Amber Jackson Lauren Sawdey

Photo Editor Robert Jordan

Opinion Editor Giovanna Berrocal

Design Editor Juliana Bontrager

Sports Co-Editors Jeffrey Kissel Krista Abrahmsen

News Editor Tess Schoonhoven

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Bus & Tech Editor Ninasophia Stowe Asst. Bus & Tech Editor Kylie Voda Isabel Sterbenz

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Compassion Projects cultivate hearts to serve BY DANIELLE NELSON ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Compassion Ministries, an organization within the Office of Spiritual Life, paved the way for students to serve their Riverside community Sept. 16. Students from California Baptist University gathered at the Office of Spiritual Life before serving at different locations that morning. The volunteers visited The Grove Community Church, Riverside Life Services, The Sheepfold, Sandals Church and Harvest Christian School and assisted with tasks such as cleaning and maintenance. “Our main goal with these projects is to help our students put their faith into action,” said Julie Dobbins, director of Compassion and Women’s Ministries in the Office of Spiritual Life. “We believe that Jesus was the ultimate servant, and we want to reflect that and really model service for our students.” Dobbins explained that these projects offer CBU students the chance to connect with each other, grow in compassion and serve others. Jack Kerchner, junior graphic design and leadership studies double major, said his past experience with Compassion

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The Office of Community Life at California Baptist University brought students together Sept. 20 to celebrate the diverse and rich heritage of the Hispanic culture. Students gathered in Stamps Courtyard outside Wanda’s and Alumni Dining Commons to enjoy traditional Hispanic foods, participate in group dances to cultural music, play soccer on the grass field, have raffle opportunities, and have their photograph taken in a themed photo booth. Sarah Hom, junior psychology major and cultural and commuter Office of Community Life

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student intern, led the event with her partner intern Danyella Wilder. Hom said the main goal behind the event was to celebrate Hispanic heritage and give students a opportunity to experience Hispanic culture. “There’s a large population of Hispanics on our campus,” Hom said. “We wanted them to feel acknowledged.” Hom and the rest of Community Life staff said they were pleased with the turnout and participation at the event. “Our goals were exceeded,” Hom said, “The engagement was great. Of the students who came, most stayed the majority of the time. CBU President Ronald L. Ellis came for a little

bit and ate a churro.” Many students appreciated the event because it highlighted not only diversity around the world but also the diversity on CBU’s campus specifically. Kiani Margolis, sophomore film studies major, attended the event with her friends because she said she enjoys being a part of culturally diverse experiences. “I love these kinds of CBU events where we experience different cultures,” Margolsis said. “All the students there loved it because of the interactive activities and free food.” Margolis said she learned new things about Hispanic culture through the event, such as how to properly pronounce

food items such as “horchata.” “I saw students bonding with each other over their love for tacos and churros,” Margolis said. “But they were also interacting with each other by complimenting one another’s maracas, taking pictures of one another and dancing to the mariachi band.” The Hispanic heritage event is one of the many cultural events the Office of Community Life hosts throughout the year that magnifies the importance of diversity. These events fit into the goal of the CBU to be “globally minded,” directing students attention to experiences outside of themselves and into the cultural diversity of the world

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Tatiana Davis, sophomore business administration major, witnessed the destructive toll on her home state’s natural beauty. “It was pretty sad to see the damage that the fire had done to the Gorge and how it could have been prevented as well,” Davis said. “I know a lot of people enjoyed hiking the Gorge but now there’s not a view to see anymore.” Smoke and ash polluted the air for two to three days causing it to be unbreathable. Families were placed in evacuation zones and told to be prepared to leave. Although the destruction of fires leaves a scar, Daylon Martin, junior graphic design major and resident of Oregon, was able to see how communities came together in a time of need. “My family and friends were able to volunteer in different ways, whether it was working at the evacuation center for families, giving coffee to the firefighters or helping the evacuated house animals,” Martin said. “The community around those affected really stepped up and supported those in need.” Besides the support of the community, Martin also realized the need for safety.

Courtesy of Peter Thomas

Southern California wildfires burn CBU student Peter Thomas’ backyard and neighborhood hills in Burbank. “The fire was started by a teenager throwing smoke bombs in the forest,” Martin said. “We as a community of people sharing the forest are only as strong as our

weakest link.” According to the most recent update, the Eagle Creek fire is 46 percent contained because of rain and snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Warnings and fire weather watches while urging residents to use caution for prevention. For more information visit the website at calfire.ca.gov.

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September 22, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 2

Student government connects through service, relationships ASCBU strives for effective engagement, ideas from student body BY OLIVIA QUEBE

ASST. NEWS EDITOR The new school year means new goals and improvements for student success. One of the organizations on campus that aims to meet these expectations is the Associated Students of California Baptist University. ASCBU is the campus student government that strives to provide quality service to each student while listening to concerns, providing answers to questions and enhancing the college experience. Paige Vaughan, senior early childhood studies major and ASCBU vice president, has been a part of ASCBU for two years. She said she wants to create a connection with the students while joining forces with other leadership offices. “Our hope is to have our name be more present and better communicate with the students to form a closer relation-

ship with them,” Vaughan said. “We are also trying to branch out to more offices on campus for collaboration, improvements, sponsoring events and other services.” Kendall Morris, senior communication studies and ASCBU executive president, said he desires for students to benefit from the aid their office offers. “One of our more specific goals for this year is to make ASCBU known to the student body,” Morris said. “We offer so many resources to students and we want to make sure that they know we are here for them.” Last year, some of the office’s services included coffee chats with the executive council, popup breakfasts, spring cleaning services and stress relief week. Vaughan said she feels ASCBU does a lot of behind the scenes work that still has a large impact. “We do hold many services throughout each month that enhances the students’ time at CBU,” Vaughan said. “We are the only leadership office that is run by students, which creates a unique opportunity for us to have a direct connection with them.” Getting involved with ASCBU does not require being a part of the executive council. Students are able to voice their opinion each spring through

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Andrew Graff, senior health science major and director of office affairs, works with his co-workers as he generates ideas to improve student life on campus. voting in the student elections and attending the monthly services to stay informed. “We are open to suggestions on how we can improve,” Morris said. “We have the ability to make many amazing things

happen on this campus and we enjoy input to make them happen.” However, if students are interested in playing a larger role, Vaughan said she urges them to apply for

a position with ASCBU. “I would encourage anyone who has the heart for serving others to get involved,” Vaughan said. “It really is an amazing organization and student leadership position.”

The ASCBU office in Lancer Plaza offers free prints, poster printing and free giveaways to traditional undergraduate students, which are available during their office hours, Monday–Friday from 9a.m.–4p.m.

Yellow dragon disease threatens Riverside Agriculturists find alarming citrus disease in local trees, quarantine it BY DANIELLE NELSON ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Citrus greening, a citrus plant disease responsible for severely damaging Florida’s citrus industry since 2005, has been found in Riverside. The disease, otherwise known as Huanglongbing or yellow dragon disease, was discovered in two trees at a residential area near the Interstate 60, 91 and 215 interchange late this summer. Florida has lost about 75 percent of its citrus trees and $4 billion because of citrus greening, and the disease poses a direct threat to California’s citrus industry. The industry has an annual output of $2 billion and is a large contributor to California’s agricultural production. Left unattended, citrus greening could lead to a loss of revenue in both Southern California and the state as a whole. John Gless, owner and CEO of Gless Ranch, a citrus business in Riverside, California, weighed in on the potential effects of citrus greening nation-wide and locally. He stated that the disease is making progress in Texas, New Mexico, and portions of the South. “Not only could citrus greening devastate our business here at Gless Ranch, but it has the potential to wipe out the entire citrus industry here in California,” Gless said. “It jeopardizes a lot of jobs here and in any citrus growing area.” Citrus trees are a large part of Riverside’s history and can

be seen in the California Citrus State Historic Park. “Citrus greening is considered to be the most destructive disease of citrus,” said Dr. Hyun-Woo Park, professor of biology at California Baptist University. “Once a tree is infected, there is no effective control or cure for the disease. The disease poses no threat to humans but can destroy all types of citrus trees.” Park said citrus greening is caused by a pathogenic bacteria, Candidatus Liberibacter spp, and is transmitted via the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri. If an infected psyllid injects its mouth part into the tree to gain nutrients, the bacteria is transmitted throughout the tree. Agriculturists determined the two Riverside trees were infected when Asian citrus psyllids on each tree tested positive for the pathogenic bacteria. While citrus greening can be identified through yellowing of the veins and adjacent plant tissues, Park related that finding bacteria within the psyllid is more difficult and requires the use of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a technique used by experts to examine the DNA of the psyllid. “Rapid removal of the infected trees is the only way to stop the spread of the disease,” Park said. “However, setting up a screen house around known, disease-free citrus trees can prevent citrus greening if the screen is tightly woven. Treating the citrus tree’s leaves with certain insecticides may be useful, too.” After agriculturalists received positive tests for the disease, each infected tree was removed. Riverside County established a fivemile quarantine area and every citrus tree within a halfmile radius will be tested.

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September 22, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 2

Meditation melts the stress away Taylor Jaskot manages his struggles by meditating every day BY VICTORIA PAUL LIFESTYLE EDITOR

The term “stressed out” has become a staple of most college student’s vocabularies. Many students struggle to find the best ways to manage the weight of all of their responsibilities. Taylor Jaskot, senior finance major, maintains his stress levels through meditation. He said he believes the act of meditating helps him overcome the challenges that accumulate during his overloaded days. “By pursuing self-growth through daily meditation, education and self-betterment, I am able to look at problems as solutions waiting to occur opposed to an absolute entity,” Jaskot said. Currently enrolled in nine classes equating to 18 units, singing in both male chorale and concert choir, holding the position of vice president and chief investing officer of the California Baptist University investment group, running his own business called Actor Paper and working as a paid musician and retail associate at

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Taylor Jaskot, senior finance major, takes time out of his busy schedule to meditate at least once a day alleviating the anxiety and stress that comes along with having so many responsibilities each day. Soccer Warehouse, Jaskot said he needed an outlet to alleviate stress. There are many ways to meditate, but Jaskot usually puts on soft ambient music while sitting up straight to align his spine. He then closes his eyes and focuses on deep breathing. His time is not spent contemplating concerns. He simply acknowledges them and moves on because there is nothing that can

be done at that time. “After sorting through my accumulation of thoughts, I continue to focus on nothing,” Jaskot said. “With every breath, I feel a refreshing warmth flow through my body and the openness of my mind is accentuated.” Jaskot makes it a point to meditate, exercise and read every day. He said he will often meditate multiple times a day

anywhere from five minutes to an hour because it relaxes him from the stresses of his day. “Immediately following meditation, an overwhelming sense of serenity and tranquility surrounds me. It aids in problem-solving, in discovering my identity behind my constant concerns, helps me deal with stress throughout the day, immensely aids in sleeping problems and provides a sense

of clarity throughout my day,” Jaskot said. Billy Yeaney, senior criminal justice major and Jaskot’s roommate, said he sees him meditating multiple times a day and said it is the reason for his calm, cool and collected demeanor. “The time he sets aside for reflection and relaxation definitely makes a major impact in his daily life,” Yeaney said. “Tay-

lor is a very calm individual who always has his brain moving forward toward his goals, never being caught or slowed down with daily stress.” Jaskot does not use popular meditation apps such as Headspace, but he said they are a great source to inspire people into a lifestyle that can clear their mind and prompt them to live a calm life, while reducing their stress.

TWIRP week invites new changes to old traditions BY LAUREN SAWDEY

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR TWIRP week is right around the corner and this year, the Office of Community Life’s focus for students is “social not serious.” “We have always had this mindset. Our Director of Campus Activities Kristin Holderman has said this to us and students for years now,” said Christina McDonald, senior leadership studies and international business double major. The idea is to include not just those with significant others, but all groups of friends to

make lifelong memories participating in unforgettable experiences. In years past, TWIRP, also known as “The Woman Is Required to Pay,” has been an event that encourages female students to grab a date and spend time getting to know each other throughout the week of events. CBU, however, is aiming to shift this anticipated event into a more social space. “Our goal is to create an atmosphere where students want to grab their friends, go out for a night, and get to know some new people,” McDonald said.

Community Life is encouraging students to let go of the notion that this is an event catered to those who are in relationships or have found dates for the week, rather it invites all students to participate. “As a student transferring from a community college, my school did not provide many, if any, experiences for the students,” said Savannah Jacobs, junior political science major. “TWIRP week gives all of us the opportunity to bond on and off campus. The diversity of the events pertain to different interests that the students might have. As college students, we all

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appreciate the opportunity to have access to such events at a price that stays within our budget.” TWIRP week, which includes a free concert, Los Angeles Dodgers game, Barn Dance and a day at Disneyland, is a way to get connected to campus traditions. As the first of many events hosted by Community Life, TWIRP sets the tone for a year full of opportunities for student involvement on and off campus. “We hope that students are able to see our vision in creating an inclusive atmosphere, allowing for new connections to

be made,” McDonald said. It is a perfect combination of events for all interests so that every student can feel comfortable and excited to participate. The purpose of this week is to connect students with each other so they may begin forming relationships with each other and make the most of their experience at CBU. “It gives you the opportunity to hang out with more people than just your date, and also when you go with friends, you make lifetime memories with the people who will be in your life for a long time,” said Abigail Cathcart, junior early child-

hood studies major. In addition to, events such as TWIRP allow students to explore not only Riverside but also surrounding cities. For students like Jacobs, TWIRP gives the chance to familiarize themselves with the area in a group setting. This is the first of many opportunities to interact with fellow students in a different environment. TWIRP week, starting Sept. 25-29, is the perfect start to the social year at CBU, allowing a space for student connections to form at the beginning of the semester and thrive throughout the rest of the school year.

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September 22, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 2

Men’s cross country strives to keep streak alive BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN

“The main strength of us this year is there’s no clear No. For the past six years, the 1 runner,” said Lowrie. “Us runmen’s cross country team at ning as a pack is the main thing California Baptist Universi- we can do.” This season, the team startty have been the undefeated champions of the PacWest Con- ed a new routine, arriving early ference. With the last season of to their 6 a.m. practice. Not only Division II competition under- does this allow the runners to way, the Lancers strive to keep stretch their core so they can start off at a faster pace, but it the win streak alive. “We want to win the con- has also brought the runners closer togethference, so er. there’s some “It helps pressure,” said “They’re very self- the team dyDennis Messnamic and mer, junior motivated and evmarketing have taken it upon keeps eryone acmajor. “But themselves to do things c o u n t a b l e ,” we got four or Lowrie said. five new guys outside of coaching to someone who are realimprove themselves.” “If doesn’t show ly good, and Ben Gall, head coach of up 15 to 20 we have the seniors who cross country minutes before, we’ll are strong. We text them and be like, ‘Hey man, should win it again.” Ben Gall, head coach of cross you gotta show up at this time, country, has coached the cross this is what we’ve organized.’” The tight-knit bond of the country team for the entirety of the win streak, and said the group is seen through their team has goals that go beyond goals for the season, which were winning the PacWest Champi- all team goals instead of personal goals. onship. “We want to make nationals, “We want to improve where we finish regionally and nation- win conference and hopefulally,” Gall said. “They were 15th ly top-three in regionals. If we in the country last year and we reach all of them, I’m going to felt like we could have been bet- be happy as well so I don’t have ter. I think we are much better specific personal goals,” Messmer said. this year.” Gall said there are multiple Michael Lowrie, junior criminal justice major, placed strengths the runners possess first during the season-open- that make him confident in the ing meet and is confident in the team’s ability to reach their team goals this season. team’s ability to be successful.

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Michael Lowrie, junior criminal justice major, crosses the finish line into victory as he places first in the home meet, Sept. 1, while giving the “Lance Up” sign. “The guys just get along really well, they support each other,” Gall said. “They’re self-motivated and have taken it upon themselves to do things outside of coaching to improve them-

selves this year in terms of extra things, like preparing for classes early. They’re a very good unit right now and it’s fun to be around them.” When it comes to Gall’s

coaching philosophy for the team, it doesn’t revolve around winning competitions. “(The team) probably get sick of it; we talk a lot about just having fun,” Gall said. “Part of

that is working hard to reach our potential, but just enjoying what we do every day, and learning to work together. If we do those things then the results kind of fall in line.”

Wrestling coach’s heroic actions send message to fellow coaches, students Derek Moore shows brave courage in saving woman from robbery BY CULLEN HOLT

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California Baptist University assistant wrestling coach Derek Moore made headlines when he helped prevent a robbery in Daytona, Florida, Aug. 6. The news coverage from ncaa. com and calbaptist.edu brought attention to CBU, it’s wrestling program and it’s highly successful, and now heroic, coach. The CBU wrestling coaches were checking out of their hotel after attending a conference and sent Moore to bring the car around. While in the parking lot, Moore responded to cries for help from a woman whose purse had been taken. The CBU coach pursued and tackled the robbery suspect. “We went out there looking for him. He wasn’t in the parking lot,” said Leonard Zalesky, head coach of wrestling. “We walked over to an area right in front of the hotel and that’s where he was with a couple other coaches.” Nicholas Fiegener, junior business administration major, was impressed with his coach’s initiative. “I would say that is more of a moral, personal thing,” Fiegener said. “Wrestling definitely teaches discipline and the confidence to do something like that, but I think when it comes down to it, I would say it’s more spiritual to take the initiative and to run down a criminal.” “That’s kind of the character that is built in through the sport

of wrestling,” Zalesky said. “Derek probably learned some of that. Some of that is intrinsic, but the sport yields that mentality and behavior.” Zalesky said he believes the character shown by Moore is consistent throughout the program. “Quite honestly, almost all my athletes would have done the same thing,” Zalesky said. “Wrestling kind of has that mentality. They are going to try to protect, especially a woman who had her purse stolen.” Moore’s heroics seemed to send a message to his athletes. Nolan Kistler, senior criminal justice major, said he first heard about the incident through Twitter. While hiking with Moore over the summer, he was able to ask his coach about the event. “He was so nonchalant about it. For me, I feel like I’d have a big head, like I went full superhero on this guy,” Kistler said. “He didn’t really go into too much detail, but it was just kind of humbling because he really didn’t have a big head at all about it.” Zalesky also noted that the publicity from this event could be good for his team. “Something of this nature, like the Superman story, I think is always good to hear no matter what sport – that there are citizens that come to help people who are in trouble,” added Zalesky. “I’m happy it was a wrestler and I’m happy it was a wrestler on staff.” Moore is in his first year on the Lancers’ coaching staff. He was a two-time Pac-10 champion and captured an NCAA championship while being coached by Zalesky at UC-Davis. The Lancers will kick off its season Oct. 28 with a scrimmage in the Van Dyne Gym.

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September 22, 2017 · Volume 64 · Issue 2

Apodaca earns honors for men’s soccer BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR

Yagoda Jedrzejczak Year:Sophomore Major: Biology Height: 6’1 Blocks per set: 1.27 Kills per set: 1.36 Assists per set: .00

Katelyn Vader Tuig

Tesa Oaks

I’m 100% dutch

I like to draw in my free time

Year:Freshmen Year:Junior Major: Elementary Studies Major: Exercise Science Height: 5’11 Height: 5’10 Blocks per set: .33 Blocks per set: n/a Kills per set: 1.00 Kills per set: n/a Assists per set: .00 Assists per set: n/a

I am tri lingual (polish, English, german)

Cassidy Dennison Mckenna Witt

Madison Witt

Year: Graduate Major: Communication Height: 5’10 Blocks per set: .68 Kills per set: 3.64 Assists per set: .36

Year:Freshman Major: Business Height: 5’9 Blocks per set: n/a Kills per set: n/a Assists per set: n/a

I’m left handed but I play a lot of sports right handed, left handed, or both.

Year:Graduate Major: Kinesiology Height: 5’10 Blocks per set: .55 Kills per set: 3.50 Assists per set: .23

I’m a twin!

Loryn Timian

Year:Freshman Major: International Studies Height: 6’1 Blocks per set: n/a Kills per set: n/a Assists per set: n/a

I’m Icelandic!

Sydney Marks

Year:Freshman Major: Business Administration Height: 6’0 Blocks per set: .86 Kills per set: 1.91 Assists per set: .05

I taught myself how to play piano

Aidan Apodaca, senior biology major and forward, has been collecting honors from the PacWest Conference and been a leading contributor for the men’s soccer team at California Baptist University. Apodaca was named the PacWest Conference Player of the Week along with Abe Placito, senior business administration major and defender, who was also named Defender of the Week on Sept. 4. He also earned another PacWest Conference Player of the Week honor on Sept. 18. Apodaca was also named Player of the Week for NCAA Division II twice. Once on Sept. 5 and another time on Sept. 19. He currently has a total of 15 goals this season. Apodaca also gained the record for most goals in a single game with five goals in their 5-0 road victory against Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. Sept. 16. Apodaca said it is great to achieve those honors. “Not just me, but everybody started the year off greatly,” Apodaca said. “I know I’m in the limelight now, but our midfield and defense has stepped up big time this year.” Apodaca said his favorite soccer accomplishment of all time was during his freshman year of college when he won Freshman of the Year. “I’ve been playing soccer ever since I was the age of 6, 15 years ago,” Apodaca said. “This year, I could hopefully get Player of the Year and top

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Aidan Apodaca, senior biology major and forward, dribbles the ball past California State University, San Bernardino, Aug. 31in their opener, winning 4-0. that accomplishment.” Coe Michaelson, head coach of men’s soccer, said Apodaca started the year off fantastically. “Ten goals in four games is a great accomplishment,” Michaelson said. “He would be disappointed if he knew his senior year was just about getting 10 goals in four games. He will hope to accomplish more.” Michaelson also said having a player like Apodaca gives him and the team confidence. “We know that we’re good for goals thanks to Aidan,” Michaelson said. “Hugo (Gutier-

rez, senior criminal justice major and midfielder) is leading the country in assists and we have attackers who would be the best attackers in the country.” “Our hopes are that we make noise on the national level,” Michaelson said. “When it comes time to play at the NCAA level, we’re there playing in the Final Four and Aidan’s getting recognition individually.” Apodaca and the rest of the men’s soccer team will be in action at home Sept. 23 against Hawaii Pacific University.

New Crazie Rewards app engages Lancer Students BY KRISTA ABRAHAMSEN SPORTS EDITOR

Fall sports are officially underway and the Athletic Department at California Baptist University has partnered with SuperfanU Inc. to create a new way for students to get involved and excited about Lancer games. With a download of the free CBU Crazie Rewards app, students have the opportunity to earn points by checking in every time they attend a home game. There are $25,000 worth in prizes that will be awarded to the Lancers with the most points. The mastermind behind the app is Micah Fuller, associate athletic director for Marketing and Media Relations. Fuller said the purpose of the app was to connect students with Lancer games. “This was designed to engage our students — our No. 1 priority this year is to engage our students,” Fuller said. Fuller said he was inspired to pitch the Crazie Rewards idea after seeing other colleges using similar apps. “We talked to a lot of different schools that use this and we tried to get the best elements of

every school,” Fuller said. “The whole culture has changed on how we’re energizing the students.” With Crazie Rewards, students have the opportunity to win prizes by attending games during the fall, winter and spring seasons. There are 250 winners per season, with the top 15 superfans being awarded, so there are multiple opportunities to win. “We’re (naming winners) three times a year,” Fuller said. If you mess up in the fall but then you’re like, ‘Hey, you know what? I’m going to all the basketball games,’ then you have another chance. You can jump in at any point.” When designing the app, the Athletic Department made it a priority for students to be able to be as engaged as possible during games. “We have a fan cam, so let’s say at basketball games, you can take selfies, and we’ll be able to put it up on the video board,” Fuller said. With Crazie Rewards, students will also be able to connect their social media. “We’re doing Snapchat filters at games,” Fuller said. “It’s all about sharing, and giving the students an experience that

is better for them.” This year, the lead Crazie is Stephen Bossert, senior aviation unmanned systems major. Bossert said every student should download the app because of all the substantial prizes offered. “There’s some on (the app) that are pretty exciting — I mean we’re giving away Beats headphones. That’s pretty cool,” Bossert said. Crazie Rewards also allows students to easily check the schedule of any Lancer sporting event. “I really like how it shows all the lists of the schedules,” Bossert said. “It’s helping the students get excited about coming to sporting events. If we’re like, ‘Aw shoot, I wonder if there’s a game today,’ you can just pull up the app and it’s right there.” The release of the app has also been a way for freshmen and transfer students, who might not be aware of games, to easily get more involved with athletic events as well. Jaqueline Ditaranto, sophomore criminal justice major, said she first heard about the app when athletics debuted it during Welcome Weekend. “It’s nice that the Athletic

Courtesy of Athletics Department announced it to us during our Welcome Weekend sessions,” Ditaranto said. “It gives students more incentive to go.” Ditaranto’s favorite aspect

of the app was that it brings students together who are passionate about sports. “It’s cool that the app gives students a way to interact if you’re interested about going

to sporting events,” Ditaranto said. The Crazie Rewards app can be downloaded through the App Store and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Unpredictable weather forces teams to move times BY JEFF KISSEL SPORTS EDITOR

Because of the unstable weather conditions in Southern California, many athletic teams at California Baptist University have moved up their times for games and practices to earlier in the morning. CBU is using a portable weather station to monitor the weather and conditions in the outdoors. Tim Clark, assistant athletic director for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, owns the machine, a Kestrel 5400 Heat

Stress Tracker, to measure the weather for the conditions on the field. “It calculates air temperature, wind speed and direction and the direct angle of the sun,” Clark said. “There is this ball on top where you’re supposed to set (the machine) up in direct sunlight and the wind blows through and gives it readings of your exact location.” Clark also said the Athletics Department has a cutoff with heat. “We look at the heat tracker and depending on the readings

it gives us, if it gives us a ‘black zone’ reading, we will cancel or modify practice times,” Clark said. “If the machine gives us a ‘red zone’ result, we will limit practice times to one hour and make sure the athletes are getting water breaks.” Coe Michaelson, head coach of men’s soccer, said the first week of the season was a challenge to him and the athletes. “There are certain temperatures and output in which we will not be allowed to play or practice,” Michaelson said. “There is a certain point in

weather conditions in which the team is not allowed to play or practice in extreme heat.” “Fortunately, we have been able to avoid that point by making time alterations,” Michaelson said. “When it comes to weather hazards and warnings, you obviously make adjustments when training in extreme heat and hold out for more water breaks .” Clark also said the Athletics Department has a policy on lightning. “We have a weather century app that warns us when-

ever lightning is within eight miles of us. That is our cut-off to clear the fields,” Clark said. “We do that for everybody that is in attendance at our sporting events.” While their heat and lightning policies are their main weather concerns, there are also policies on air quality, according to Clark. “If we get any wildfires or forest fires going on nearby, sometimes we will have heavy smog areas,” Clark said. Clark said men’s soccer and men’s water polo practices have

mainly been affected by the weather conditions. “We would have teams practice early in the morning and in the afternoon,” Clark said. “The men’s water polo team’s afternoon practices were affected because we were getting ‘red zone’ warnings for the pool areas. We modified the practices to one hour and the athletes had water breaks.” The Athletic Department officials say they hope the weather gains stability and consistency in time for our athletes to succeed this season.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 22, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 2

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Riverside Art and Music Festival invites local artists and musicians of all ages to perform, display, create and sell their art and music. Sydney Vincent, 16-year-old student from martin Luther King High School in Riverside, takes her time working on a chalk portrait as an assignment for her art class. Other artists serenaded the locals, sold their art and performed various dance routines in the streets of downtown Riverside.

Music and Art Festival impacts Riverside locals BY NINASOPHIA STOWE

BUSINESS AND TECH EDITOR Downtown Riverside cleared its streets, Sept. 9 to host the Art and Music Festival, a family-friendly, community inclusive and interactive event. The all-evening event was free for all ages. The festival featured art booths and workshops along with live music performed on a stage, the centerpiece of the event. The performances ranged in age and music style as locals sung and played on stage throughout the event. Courtney Chandler, sophomore graphic design major, attended the event and said she enjoyed the festival.

“I had a great time because I’m someone who loves art and is very invested in it,” Chandler said. “The festival was really cool because you get to see so many different mediums and people who create art.” Chandler explained the significance of an event like this and its impact on the community as a whole and for locals. “It shows a wider range of artistic talent and gives better insight into who people are,” Chandler said. The event impacted her as an individual as well. She said she related to many artists and locals at the event. “As a graphic design major,

“It’s cool because they get the Art and Music Festival is very inspirational to me and to express whatever they want speaks a lot to what I love to do,” and I like seeing all the different art and dances,” Vincent said. Chandler said. “Art is a way of The experience ap“It shows a wider expression for pealed to both range of artistic me.”Vincent also college and talent and gives talked about the high school artists in better insight into who impact an event this can downtown people are.” like have on locals Riverside. Courtney Chandler in addition to Sydney Vincent, stusophomore graphic young people. event like dio art studesign major this“An in Riverside dent at Martin Luther King High School, brings the community togethattended the event looking for er,” Vincent said. “It allows evinspiration and a place to ex- eryone a platform to express their thoughts and art.” press herself.

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Miguel Flores, employee at Urge Palette Art Supplies, worked on the day of the event upon special request of his boss. Throughout the day he aided customers, completed normal work duties and created art of his own to put on display outside of the shop, which drew in more curious customers. Flores has been an artist for eight years and has worked at Urge Palette for three years, where he has seen even more personal growth than when he first started working there. Flores spoke on the importance of the event and the possible influence it can have on the local youth.

“It’s a cool event and it’s really good for the community and beneficial because it brings more youth out here to the art,” Flores said. “This festival brings overall awareness of what’s going on in the community and brings out local artists, musicians and dancers. It creates a more creative atmosphere for Riverside, which is really important because it opens us up more capabilities and understanding of who we are.” The event brought in a large number of locals, as it inspired and educated the community on the art and music available in the community of Riverside and surrounding area.

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Fans gather around the stage at the Angel Stadium to hear 21 Savage preform on Sept.10 at the Day N Night festival. The festival lasted three days from Sept. 8-10. Fans enjoyed seeing a variety of hip-hop and R&B artists and enjoyed the energetic weekend.

Day N Night festival wins over crowd BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR

The Day N Night music festival was held at Angel Stadium Sept. 8-10 with performances from artists including Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, SZA, Post Malone, Metro Boomin, Khalid and more. This was the first year Day N Night was held at Angels Stadium. There were different opinions on the venue, but Tiara Cobbins, junior kinesiology major, said she liked the venue because attendees did not have

to hike from stage to stage. Cobbins also explained how this festival was different from others she has previously attended. “It was all hip-hop and R&B. Other festivals contain those two genres in addition to other ones like EDM or indie music,” Cobbins said. “I’d recommend (the festival) to just about anyone who has a love for music.” Abby Bulanadi, junior public health major, said she enjoyed the event as well. “My favorite perform-

ers had to have been Chance the Rapper or SZA. Chance is someone everyone should see at least once,” Bulanadi said. “Chance is my favorite artist because he isn’t afraid to talk about God and how God has blessed him. He’s down to earth and makes it a priority to give back to his community.” Miguel Diaz, junior communication disorders major, attended the Day N Night music festival for the first time. “My experience at Day N Night was incredible. It was the

first music festival I’ve been to. Seeing so many artists in three days made for a jam-packed weekend. Plus they were all artists that I listen to. It was an unforgettable experience,” Diaz said. The lineup for Day N Night 2018 has not yet been announced but those who attended this year are already anticipating attending the festival again. “I would definitely go back again. It’s just a great overall environment,” Bulandi said.

Netflix original shows have captivated viewers worldwide. According to the Los Angeles Times, more than 50 Netflix original shows have won multiple Emmy Awards and have been nominated 91 times. However, original content has partially caused Netflix to fall into $20 billion of debt. “I was surprised because Netflix has been churning out originals left and right recently,” said Stephen Sleeper, senior composition major. “With all the movies and shows they produce with A-list actors, I would have figured they were prospering at this point.” Despite billions of dollars of debt, Netflix hopes its new content will bring in more subscribers. According to the Los Angeles Times, the streaming service plans to spend $6 billion on original content this year alone. “I’m concerned if they really need money, that they’ll start including advertisements in their service,” Sleeper said. Major companies, such as Disney, are beginning to provide their own streaming services and are beginning to take their movies and shows off Netflix. In preparation for a possible drop in subscriptions, Netflix has focused on its original content. In July, Netflix reported subscriber growth that was significantly higher than expected. Because of that popu-

larity, investors believe money spent on content now will reveal profitable results in years to come. However, according to the LA Times, industry experts believe if Netflix does not come out with new profitable series soon enough, the company may collapse. Netflix is spending money on infrastructure, building its service from the inside to strengthen its capabilities for the future. Dr. Joel Bigly, assistant professor of business said he realizes that this is a strategic move for the company. “Companies like Netflix want to propel themselves forward. Netflix is doing the right thing by keeping up with their competitors. Potentially, investors would feel optimistic that Netflix is trying to stay ahead of these other competitors by moving aggressively into emerging markets,” Bigly said. Bigly said he understands why the company would want to spend a lot of money on infrastructure, putting itself into such debt. “Debt relates to what investors think about the future of the company. At some point the debt becomes so large that the money used to service the debt becomes a big burden on the cash flow of the company,” Bigly said. “The market is the one that says, ‘Do it’ or ‘Don’t do it,’ so the aggressive position Netflix is taking is a good position. However, Apple and Amazon are right behind them.”

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September 22, 2017 · Volume 65· Issue 2

Fans anticipate release of Lecrae’s new album BY AUDREY STODDARD A&E EDITOR

Lecrae is releasing his album “All Things Work Together” Sept. 24. From the singles he has released so far, this album is expected to take a different angle than his previous studio albums. The album, his eighth LP, features an eclectic list of artists such as Ty Dolla $ign, Tori Kelly, Aha Gazelle, Verse Simmonds and Taylor Hill. His single “Blessings,” featuring rapper Ty Dolla $ign ,will be on the album. The single quickly rose to a top-10 spot on the Billboard mainstream R&B and Hip-Hop Chart. Though the rapper looks up to artists like Tupac and Outkast, much of his music in the past was classified as Christian rap. With features from mainstream rap artists, Lecrae may be taking a different approach with this album. George Petersen, junior business major, said he believes this shift in how Lecrae is labeling himself is a way to reach people who would not seek out Christian music otherwise. “It may seem Lecrae is being what popular media calls ‘main-

stream.’ However, I see this as a way to reach a larger audience with his gospel-centered music,” Petersen said. “Rap has become this anti-Christian culture that’s all about boasting and proclaiming self-pleasure as the subject of songs. Rap isn’t known as a Christian form of music. Yet, with this move by Lecrae, I believe he has the potential of changing that.” This is the first studio album Lecrae has released in three years. He originally recorded more than 100 songs for this album but narrowed the track list down to 14. Loyal Lecrae fan Zach Perry, junior health science pre physicians assistant major, said he thinks Lecrae is beginning to shy away from the gospel in his most recent release. “If the singles he released are to draw people in and the rest of his album (is) about the gospel then I think that’s a super smart strategy to bring people to Christ. However, from the songs I have heard so far, it seems he’s more concerned with how big his audience can get than what they are actually hearing and how it may impact their life,” Perry said. In June 2017, Lecrae was

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Lecrae takes the stage Sept. 4 at California Baptist University for Lancerpalooza. He performed older hits in addition to songs from his new album. nominated for the BET HipHop Award for Best Impact Track for “Blessings” alongside artists Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Jay Z, A$AP Rocky and Tyler the Creator. At the awards, Lecrae also won the Dr. Bobby

How music sharing affects artists BY ISABELLA DAMEN ASST. A&E EDITOR

Social media has made it easier for musicians to share their music without the help of a major label. However, there are still very few avenues to do so that are geared solely toward up-and-coming artists. Apps such as Soundcloud have allowed independent artists the ability to promote themselves and their music on their own terms. While Soundcloud offers a multitude of features to help up-and-coming artists grow their following, the app is still lacking areas that make a huge difference in the way artists promote themselves. Noah Young, senior criminal justice major and singer-songwriter, has been writing songs since the age of 15, in addition to recording music out of his home. Young uses Soundcloud, iTunes and Spotify to share his

music with the world. Young said he believes Soundcloud artists could benefit from playlists made by the app itself. “The one thing I would change is a bigger emphasis on playlists. Spotify does it really well. If Soundcloud features unknown artists more that way, it’d be easier to find different artists that are out there,” Young said. Landing a song on a widely shared playlist, such as the ones on Spotify to which Young referred, brings much more exposure to an artist’s work than solely relying on likes and shares. “In a perfect world, I would love to just build a fan base. Chance (the Rapper) did it so well, you know, gain exposure that way,” Young said. Young also added that adding a personal element to Soundcloud could benefit a

multitude of artists. “I do wish that it was a little bit more personal. I wish there was more of a way for us to reach the people that listen to us by making it easier to get a profile on there or just having a way to just reach back out to fans,” Young said. Jon Pate, senior music major, said he believes the best way to share music is not through an app, but through personal connections. “Take every gig possible. You’re creating a connection and then eventually you can get your stuff out. Make a connection first with people and then you can grow,” Pate said. Diversifying social media platforms also makes an impact on the type of following an artist can create. “I would recommend to any artist (to start) looking into every social platform,” Young said.

Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award. In 2013 Lecrae tweeted, “I am a Christian. I am a rapper. But Christian is my faith not my genre.” “I believe the old Lecrae

would’ve said, ‘I’m a Christian who happens to be a rapper,’” Perry said. His album title is taken from Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to

them who are the called according to his purpose.” “‘All Things Work Together’ can mean many things, which allows the listener to interpret it the way they would like,” Petersen said.

‘American Horror Story: Cult’ shocks loyal fans through political storyline BY ISABELLA DAMEN

ASST. A&E EDITOR

Many projects in film and television have begun to highlight social issues as a direct result of the political climate, and “American Horror Story: Cult” is no different. The latest installment of the hit series picks up on the night of the 2016 presidential election. Many shows today have the tendency to speak on social issues without explicitly naming public figures, and “American Horror Story: Cult” does the same. Although what takes place in the aftermath of the election is exaggerated to achieve the show’s goal of fitting in the horror genre, the events portrayed in the show’s opening scene are taken from news outlets and coverage from the

campaign trail, as well as the night of presidential election. Beginning the show with a storyline so impactful is what makes tackling the topic of the current political climate very bold, considering the mixed reactions experienced across America. “I think it’s interesting because no one else does it. No one else is brave enough to make a show strictly about that kind of strong topic and use such extreme values of each side to make a story,” said Mitchell Douglass, freshman business major. Although the show portrays both sides of the political spectrum, they are done so in a way that shows both extremes. The polarization of political beliefs warranted mixed reviews.

“It didn’t scare me, and I think probably because it’s using such gross stereotypes of the political spectrum. When they are polar opposites, I don’t see myself in it, so there’s nothing for me to be scared of,” said Dr. Aja Henriquez, English professor and devoted fan of the horror genre. In addition to the show’s political message, Ryan Murphy, AHS creator, also portrays the role recent event events in politics have had on the mental health of many Americans. “There’s some really deep psychological aspects that come with how seriously people take it and what it does to people when they think so much about politics an d they get so involved it becomes a part of their lives,” Douglass said.

Frightening new adaptation of ‘It’ scares, amazes loyal fans BY PAUL JOHNSON ASST. A&E EDITOR

The modern recreation of Stephen King’s book “It” (2017) realeased Sept. 18. “It” is a horror movie in the truest sense. In the film, the small New England town of Derry is mercilessly haunted by Pennywise, the dancing clown (Bill Skarsgård ). Fans of the original film adaptation will be glad to know that, though very different in approach, the 2017 version is similar in content to the twopart film from 1990. One of the major differences between the 1990 and 2017 version rises from a focus on the group, known as The Loser’s Club, as children. Instead of trying to include the adult versions of the group in the same film, the children remain the same age throughout. This focus on the children allows for more in-depth storytelling, utilizing the personal lives of the individual characters. Another feature that is slightly different from the original is the genre. The original

adaptation tends to turn from horror into sci-fi occasionally, especially with the use of special effects from the era in which the film was produced. The new film is an uncompromising epitome of the horror genre. It uses its effects within the confines of traditional horror. There are no beams of light being shot, as in the original, but twisted, gnarled and vicious figures appear throughout, seeking to unsettle the audience. Mayu Fukasawa, senior music performance major, said while discussing the creepy nature of the film, that she wanted to cover her eyes for a large section of the movie. “If you’re gonna see ‘It,’ bring a blanket,” Fukasawa said. Warner Brothers drastically revamped the visual aspects of this film, specifically regarding Pennywise. Skarsgård brings new life to the character Pennywise. His take on this classic character grotesquely dissociates Pennywise from humanity. Skarsgård turns Pennywise the dancing clown into an

object of fear appropriately named “It.” Tim Curry, who portrayed Pennywise in the 1990 film adaptation, realized the character with more human characteristics. Though terrifying in its own right, the character from 1990 is represented as a sort of broken human in comparison to Skarsgård’s unearthly depiction of “It” as a ceaseless force. Like the original film, the modern version will also be realized in two parts. Adeleigh Sexton, sophomore music performance major, said after seeing the recent first part in theaters, she would see the second part when it comes out. “The first one ended with a cliffhanger and since I’ve read the book I know there’s a lot more that needs to happen,” Sexton said.“I hope the camaraderie and jokes stick around when they’re older,” Sexton said. The second installment of “It” is set to release in 2019 in an attempt to contine to haunt audiences.

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BUSINESS & TECH September 22, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 2

Amazon purchases Whole Foods, prices decrease BY KYLIE VODA

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Since Amazon purchased Whole Foods this past summer, prices on its food products have dropped immensely and the organic food store has seen a 25 percent increase in foot traffic throughout its stores. Though Whole Foods is a store that prides itself on its high-quality grocery items, many reports have shown the prices on some products, such as avocados and pasta sauce, have dropped 40 percent. Amazon promises more price slashes in the near future. Darlene Vennemann, professor of oral communications at California Baptist University, said, “I would like to shop at

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who disagree,” said Dr. Chris McHorney, professor of political science and chair of the Department of History and Government. Hundreds of CEOs of large tech companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Lyft, Twitter, Netflix, and more signed a letter publicly displaying their support of Dreamers and equal economic opportunity for everyone. The letter prompted other companies to use their platforms as a voice to speak out on what they feel is right. Companies such as Facebook, Microsoft and Uber made statements about America being a land of opportunity, and they said that the government must save Dreamers for the sake of the economy and the American Dream. In a statement, president and chief legal officer of Microsoft Brad Smith said the individuals protected by DACA are important to the U.S. workforce and should continue to be protected. “Our country will also lose the tremendous talent of these individuals. DACA recipients bring a wide array of educational and professional backgrounds that enable them to

people the American Dream, encourage them to come out of the shadows and trust our government, and then punish them for it,” said Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, in a Facebook post. Originally crafted from major technology companies, additional groups are now joining alongside other businesses in standing up to defend Dreamers. By expanding the group of signatories to reach a grand total of nearly 800 companies, the effort to pressure Congress to construct a permanent solution for immigrants is being amplified by the reaction to this controversial issue. “The president of the United States ... presents himself as a man who is pro-life. If he is a good pro-lifer, he understands that the family is the cradle of life and you have to defend its unity,” said Pope Francis in a statement. DACA supporters encourage companies to publicly support their decision to protect their immigrant workers. Supporters and Tech companies say Dreamers are highly qualified individuals who contribute to American society by maintaining steady jobs, paying taxes and attending universities and seek to protect these workers because they recognize their ambitions for the American Dream.

that also tends to mean it’s more expensive,” said Jackie Brooke, freshman undeclared major. “Stores raise prices of anything organic and not processed. As college students, we eat what we can afford. If you see prices go down in Whole Foods, you’ll see more kids our age shopping there for food instead of cheaper options like McDonald’s.” While Amazon needed to make its mark in the food franchise industry, Whole Foods struggled to balance maintaining its profits and keeping its high prices. Amazon purchased Whole Foods for $14 billion to save the company and launch itself into a new realm of opportunity for success.

DineEquity to close 135 Applebee’s BY ISABEL STERBENZ

contribute in crucial ways to our nation’s workforce.” “As Christians, we are called to view all individuals as children of God. As I tell a lot of my classes, we are fortunate to be born in a country where we are afforded a lot of opportunities based on the fact that we are Americans,” McHorney said. “ (The Dreamers) could have easily been born in a country where they did not have those opportunities, and now the government is going to potentially return them back to a country that they may not have even visited, may not even speak the language.” This is not the first time tech companies have publicly spoken out against the president’s decisions regarding immigration. Many of the same companies opposed President Donald J. Trump’s travel ban, which limited many people, predominantly Muslim people, from countries that the president’s administration associated with terrorism. Tech companies have a platform, and they do not miss their opportunity to use it. These businesses say that they will do anything in their power to protect all of their employees, even those who are undocumented or foreign born. “This is a sad day for our country. The decision to end DACA is not just wrong, it is particularly cruel to offer young

Whole Foods, but the problem is the prices and accessibility for organic food are limited. There isn’t one in Riverside, so I don’t shop there often.” Sometimes called “Whole Paycheck” for its prices, many find that Whole Foods’ drop in prices seems intriguing but, because the store is not within a reasonable proximity to CBU, it is difficult to travel far for the newly dropped prices. “Everybody should be able to eat Whole Foods Market quality. We will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market’s commitment to the highest standards,” said Jeff Wilke, CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer, in a statement. “Since I am gluten free, everything (I eat) is ‘healthier,’

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR DineEquity Inc. is expecting to close 105 to 135 Applebee’s locations worldwide. DineEquity’s quarter fiscal 2017 report showed that stores are expected to close because of customers, lease expirations, and changing trade areas In the past few years, businesses serving comfort food have hit slumps. DineEquity, the company that franchises and operates Applebee’s and IHOP restaurants, calculated that Applebee’s was losing $26.4 million because of the drop in revenue. DineEquity has decided a closure of 75 restaurants worldwide would be ideal. DineEquity can not directly close franchised stores because they are

individually ran, but can offer guidance towards better investments. “For brands as large as ours a certain percentage of closures is expected and healthy for the system. So for IHOP we anticipate growing (expected more than 4% growth) for Applebee’s a bit higher closure rate than normal or to be expected,” said Patrick Lenow, Vice President, communications & public affairs DineEquity Inc. The DineEquity report ran by Richard J. Dahl, chairman and interim chief executive officer of DineEquity, said they were closing stores due to dependence on information technology, inability to properly fund expenditures, consistency failures and more. The Applebee’s franchises

have not stated about the decisions of closing locations. In place of the Applebee’s closure, DineEquity expects to expand on current restaurants, such as IHOP. “IHOP remains on solid ground, despite soft sales this quarter. I am optimistic about the growth in both franchise restaurants and system-wide sales,” said Richard Dahl, interim CEO and chairman. There are currently fewer than 80 IHOP restaurants in the US, but recently, DineEquity announced that it intends to open 85 to 90 restaurants in the United States alone. The organization stated they wanted to regroup and re-establish its franchises to make them more successful in the future.

Riverside union workers protest over lack of safety BY ISABEL STERBENZ

ASST. BUSINESS &TECH EDITOR Protesters covered the lawn and filled the hallways of the Riverside County Courthouse Aug. 29 as representatives of the Service Employees International Union Local 721 gathered to protest the lack of safety conditions at Riverside County Hospital and the pay raise agreements promised by the Riverside County administration. The protesters mainly represented the county medical health system, such as the hospital, local medical clinics and the Department of Public Social Services. SEIU 721 accounts for 7,300 out of 20,000 county employees. The union confronted the county about its failed attempts to address unsafe work conditions at the county health care facilities. “It’s common practice for workers to come together to strike for short periods of time to send a powerful message that we’re willing to take drastic action to demand an immediate

stop to the county’s unfair practices.” said Bob Schoonover, president of SEIU 721, in a statement to Press-Enterprise. Amy Martinez, nurse from the Riverside County Hospital and participant in the union strike, told stories about being assaulted by patients, such as instances in which nurses had their hair pulled out and did not have security to help protect the people in the hospital. The union passed around photos of knives and guns that nurses have confiscated from patients. Martinez said nurses are concerned because the lethal weapons that were confiscated still reside in the hospital without proper disposal. “The county has dealt with threats of strikes before, and as in the past, advance preparations will ensure all departments are adequately staffed to protect the public’s health and safety,’’ Ray Smith, the county spokesman, told the public. “Temporary staffing is available if needed, and the county is prepared to seek a court order to prevent any unlawful strike by

personnel specifically responsible for protecting public health and safety.” Amy Martinez and some her coworkers went back to work the following Wednesday because of a court mandate stating the hospital employee shortages. “(The county) has bargained in good faith this year and truly values employees’ hard work and dedication, Smith said. “Because of that appreciation, the average salary increase for SEIU and LIUNA employees since 2012 was approximately 38 percent, and approximately 30 percent of RSA employees. That does not count the cost of living adjustments of 8 percent to 9 percent.” While the Riverside County Court House has not responded in any action to the strike yet, the union is hoping to have its concerns met and improved for not only the betterment of Riverside employees but also the well-being of patients and their visitors at Riverside County Hospital.

Apple releases new iPhone X BY KYLIE VODA

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH Apple shocked the world with the release of its 10th anniversary iPhone during the Apple Event Sept. 12. During the event, Apple announced new advancements made to the company’s current products along with some newly updated products such as the Apple Watch and Apple TV. Many of Apple’s loyal fans felt disappointed while watching the reveal of the iPhone 8 because it lacked flashy technology and a new, sleek design. However, when Apple presented another iPhone at the end of the event, set to be available for preorder Oct. 27, the crowd in the Steve Jobs Theater were introduced to what could

soon be their new phone. The iPhone X (pronounced “iPhone Ten”) is the 10th-anniversary edition of the iPhone with new technology such as the use of face recognition instead of a fingerprint to unlock the phone or make payments and a screen that stretches across its entire surface. The phone no longer features a home button but now has wireless charging capabilities, and of course, a better camera. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said during the event, “It is the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone.” While some are impressed with the new technologies of the iPhone X, some feel that Apple is behind Samsung in technology and that Apple is popular for its title.

“I was never really a fan of iPhones. They copied Samsung with their new designs,” said Allan Rebollo, freshman biology major. “Even with the release of the (iPhone)7’s charging outlet. It’s the same as Samsung’s. I notice that every model gets rounder and rounder along the edges just like Samsung.” iPhone X will be in the hands of those who would like one by Nov. 2 for $999. “Well, it’s a value price, actually, for the technology that you’re getting,” said Cook. However, its pre-order and in-store release are both rumored to sell out quickly. If interested in Apple’s newest technology, store employees recommend acting promptly in purchasing and preordering the iPhone.

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September 22, 2017 · Volume 65 · Issue 2

LANCER ON THE STREET Do you think the DACA program should be end?

Logan Richardson Senior kinesiology major

Hannah Jones Sophomore graphic design

Jonovan Acosta Freshman business major

Mailee Diaz Junior pre-nursing major

Ardyn Van Note Freshman undeclared major

“That’s the president’s decision to do that…but at the same time it would suck for families and students because that’s taking away their education.”

“I disagree. It’s still a hard decision because if we do keep it, it will still allow people to come illegally. It’s a hard choice. It’s affecting so many people. ”

“I disagree because they’ve already made a life here and we’re kind of just taking that away from them. ”

“I disagree. People who are willing to make a difference in their life for the better should be given those opportunities. ”

“People are trying to come here and make a life for themselves. Ending DACA wouldn’t be fair to those people. ”

Speaking up benefits mental health

BY TESS SCHOONHOVEN NEWS EDITOR How many times have you openly heard people tell you they struggle with depression and are not afraid to admit it? Has your circle of friends ever talked about struggles they may have with mental health issues, asking for support and advice? When someone mentions the word “addiction” do people seem to recoil from the thought or instead wonder what it means and how to talk about it? Mental health issues are

common among college stu- gether. No one wants to be the dents and yet so often they are odd one out dealing with deeper brushed to the side and not personal struggles that seem so addressed because of the stig- alienated from the public disma around them. Dealing with cussion. This is why mental health depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts or self-harm is not a struggles need to be publicly addressed. casual coffee-table As Christians, we Those dealing conversation. Unfortunately, it are called to show, with anxiety, depression, eating is a topic that is too love, kindness and disorders, addicoften shamed out of understanding to tions or suicidal public knowledge and leaves those the people around thoughts need to know that it struggling in the us. This needs to is OK to struggle area of mental health be applied to those and they are not feeling alone, lost and helpless. When dealing with mental alone. As Christians, people dealing with health issues. we are called to mental health issues feel they are judged for their show love, kindness and understruggles or that they are the standing to the people around only ones dealing with such us. This needs to be applied things, it can prevent growth to those dealing with mental health issues, as well. and personal rehabilitation. Rather than withdrawing This can be especially common at busy universities, such ourselves from opportunities as California Baptist Univer- to hear someone’s story about sity, where many students are depression or fearing a conheavily involved in campus life versation about addictions, we and seem to have their lives to- should be eager to show those

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struggling they can openly share their pain with the people around them. We need to make ourselves available to listen without judgment and develop an open heart to struggles we may not personally experience. We need to encourage people who may be dealing with internal mental struggles not to despair but to know it is perfectly normal and there are ways they can seek help. Recovery starts with being able to admit the issue is there in the first place, which is why the fear of openly discussing this topic needs to be obliterated. When we can openly share our struggles and discuss them it aids the recovery process and stops people from feeling alone and helpless. CBU has resources for anyone struggling with mental health issues. Students are encouraged to reach out to the Counseling Center, even if their struggles may seem small at the moment.

Women can damage their own reputations

BY KAITLYNN LABIT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Nothing annoys me more than women complaining about men who make vulgar, uncomfortable or inappropriate comments about them when the woman who is on the receiving end of the comment has clearly set the stage for any man to take. There are instances in which a man may make a sexu-

al comment or gesture no mat- who they want people to think ter how conservative a woman they are. What you let your followers dresses or how she presents herself on social media. Some- and friends see on social media times, there is nothing else a may be the surface level of a person, but for the most part, woman can do. But sometimes, especially it is all they are going to see. If when posting content on social you keep giving people same risqué photos to media, there is something a womWomen should not look at, chances you are going an can do. complain about are to receive equally If seductivethe inappropriate suggestive feedly posed photos are posted, don’t comments if they back. are postbe enraged or post content that ingIf you your body, surprised when clearly encourages you want people someone makes a comment that a them. to see your body. If your body is all racy photo invites. you post, what Everyone posts photos on Instagram that they else do you expect people to want people to see. The word make comments about? At this point, I sound really “feed” is becoming synonymous with “identity” as peo- annoyed with this subject. I did ple focus on how to make their say earlier that nothing annoys feed represent who they are or me more than this.

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I once saw an acquaintance complain about a man making an inappropriate comment about her. The photo was her in a small bathing suit bottom with her backside turned toward and sticking out to the camera. The comment was directed toward what she had made the focal point of the photo. Women should not complain about the inappropriate comments if they post content that encourages them. The attention you receive is typically in relation to the way you present yourself. If you are disgusted by the words you receive, you should take a look at what you’re giving. You have the capability to influence the way people perceive, respect and treat you – that should not be taken lightly.

Diversity allows for many perspectives U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reported that almost 223,000 of those people live in California. California is a beautiful melting pot, the essence of what America once claimed to be. For some reason, people are forgetting this country was built from the ground up by people who weren’t born here. We’ve started to fear and judge what we don’t know or understand and this is incredibly dangerous for those around BY ALEXANDRA APPLEGATE us. Our different experiences, MANAGING EDITOR perspectives, childhoods and cultures shape who we are and I grew up surrounded by should not be thoughtlessly flat lands and corn fields in tossed away. Since moving to California, an upper-middle-class white suburb. I am not a Californian, I have been able to meet and even if I wish I were. Don’t get talk to people who have had me wrong – the Midwest has a insanely different experiences lot of great things going for it , than I have had. I’ve conversed but moving to California was a with people who were raised in Thailand, Turkey and Colombit of a culture shock. Ten million immigrants bia. I’ve connected with people call California home – almost who grew up 10 minutes from a quarter of the nation’s for- the Mexico border and someone who is a eign-born population, according to Ask questions... first-generation from the Public Policy remain open- American India. Institute of Caliminded and stand In light of the fornia. About 27 percent of Caliby our brothers controversy hapto people fornia’s residents and sisters who pening with DACA, we were not born in are wondering need to rememthe United States. Walking down the where they might ber that diveris a gift and street here, you call home in a few sity one that I have hear multiple lanmonths. valued so much guages, see signs in more since movSpanish and pass authentic restuarants owned ing here. The Bible makes it clear: every tribe, every tongue, by people from those places. As many might know, the every nation. Diversity is a heavDeferred Action for Childhood enly concept and something we Arrivals (DACA) program that should learn to treasure. Do not resign yourself to was enacted under President Barack Obama was ended by the fear of what you don’t unthe Justice Department, giving derstand, just because it is not Congress a six-month period familiar. Ask questions, allow to save the program. DACA al- yourself to be challenged, relowed young people who were main open-minded and stand brought to this country ille- by our brothers and sisters gally by their parents to obtain who are wondering where work permits, driver’s licenses they might call home in a few months. Protect the diversiand go to school. Out of the 800,000 people ty that makes this country so who are DACA recipients, the American and so wonderful.

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Realize the difference between stability, routines BY GIOVANNA BERROCAL OPINION EDITOR I have lived in dozens of places. I’ve attended more than a dozen schools and I’ve never lived in one place for more than three years. It’s exciting, but at the same time, it’s not. The thrill you get hopping around from place to place your entire life may seem fun but eventually, it gets old. We are creatures of habit

and if we take that aspect away from our life, it becomes unbalanced and unstable. Moving around so much affects the level of investment you put into relationships. It’s so easy for me to walk away from a friendship and never miss that person. Why? Because I always knew I was going to leave to a new place. Stability is a positive trait and it’s in our human nature to find consistency. It’s defined

as the quality or state of being stable, the strength to endure. Routine is a sequence of actions regularly followed. Millenials are so fixed on the idea that they want to travel and not have “boring” jobs so they don’t “waste their lives away.” We look down at people who want to settle down, to marry and to have a job that they’re passionate about because it seems so monotonous and screams routine.

The way you go about living your life is what can cause a tedious routine, stability doesn’t. Waking up every day and doing the same thing without it adding value to your life is what we, as millennials, should try to avoid. We should not avoid how boring our lives will be if we stay in one place for a long time because investing in your community isn’t boring at all. You can have a stable life, a stable job you keep for years, a

family you watch grow and the ability to visit new places without losing that adventurous spirit we all have. Don’t associate hopping from place to place with avoiding routine. You will never learn how to settle down and build roots somewhere if you leave before that’s even a possibility. Stability is a good thing; it’s healthy to be in one place for a long time and I’m learning that now – 22 years later.

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