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Vice president for Marketing and Communication to retire in January BY JASMINE SEVERI ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Dr. Mark A. Wyatt, California Baptist University’s vice president for Marketing and Communication, announced Oct. 15 that he will be retiring, effective Jan. 31, 2020. Wyatt, also an assistant professor of communication arts, has worked at CBU for 18 years, leading the school’s Division of Marketing and Communication since Aug. 1, 2002. Wyatt said he is fortunate to have worked with Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, president of CBU, and his executive leadership team.

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I look forward to celebrating the next wave of achievements at CBU.

Dr. Mark A. Wyatt, vice president for Marketing and Communication He said he has enjoyed assembling and leading the professionals responsible for the institution’s branding, public relations, advertising, media relations, publications and internet marketing. Wyatt said, “I count myself very fortunate to have served with President Ellis and his executive leadership team during this golden age at CBU. “Few other colleges in the nation, if any, have experienced the sustained increases in enrollment, enhanced quality of academic programs, athletics and institutional reputation

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that CBU has achieved during this period. That all of these have happened together at CBU is a testament to bold visionary leadership, practical know-how, hard work and divine favor.” John Pate, assistant professor and chair of communication arts, said, “He’s always been able to provide wise counsel to us. ... He has been the perfect reflection of what we should be showing to the general public.” Lisa McDonald, administrative assistant to the vice president for Marketing and Communication, has worked with Wyatt for five years. “I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked with Dr. Wyatt,” McDonald said. “I wish him the very best as he pursues his next adventure.” Wyatt said the time feels right for him to retire after a prolific professional life. “I have worked for more than a half century in various professional pursuits,” Wyatt said. “It feels like the time is right for me to step away and pursue other interests.” After his retirement, Wyatt said he is looking forward to traveling with his wife and spending time with their family and nine grandchildren. “I feel honored and humbled to have had a hand in all of this and the tremendous impact CBU is having on so many lives here and around the globe,” Wyatt said. “I can only imagine what God has in store for the Lancer Nation in the years ahead. I look forward to celebrating the next wave of achievements at CBU from a new vantage point.”

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Robert Pendleton, freshman graphic design major, rehearses for the upcoming play, ‘Servant of Two Masters,’ which opens Nov. 15 in Wallace Theatre.

Professors, alumna travel to China, teach students English Faculty and alumna took opportunity to serve in China over summer BY EMILY MCGINN ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Two professors and an alumna from California Baptist University, along with other American teachers, spent two weeks in July teaching middle school students at various locations in China. Brenda Harris, adjunct professor of education, Donna Harris, adjunct professor of English, and Anna Hart, 2019 CBU graduate, went to China through a program called

“Coastline Education” to teach English to give more opportunities to Chinese students. Brenda Harris, Donna Harris and Hart originally learned about the opportunity to teach at Chinese summer camps through the CBU Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education in April. After being accepted into the program, they were assigned a subject to teach and a specific school in China. Brenda Harris taught students drama at a summer camp in Shenzhen for one week, and for the second week, she traveled to various schools to promote the camp through example lessons. During these lessons, she taught an English lesson to students at the schools using literature written in English. “Teaching English is like second nature,” Brenda Harris

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said. “It is a tool that I use to reach China’s people. As far as CBU and students here, it is a good (opportunity) for them to see other cultures.” In the past, Brenda Harris worked with “China Outreach Ministries” and has taken multiple trips to China. On this trip, she was able to visit friends and practice her Chinese in addition to teaching students. “I wanted to see as many people as possible because I wanted to keep those connections,” Brenda Harris said. “In Chinese culture, friendship is spending time (together), bringing gifts and being a servant as far as maintaining those friendships.” Donna Harris taught social studies at a summer camp in Jiangshan. Although she observed teaching styles in the

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University opens ADC for latenight study hall on weeknights BY JASMINE SEVERI ASST. NEWS EDITOR

So many students, not enough space. Over the past few years, the population of students at California Baptist University has grown immensely. While this has led to great success for the university as a whole, it also brought the need for more study spaces. With few options, students have gotten creative in the past in their search for study areas after hours. Common areas are typically full, leaving students restless in their search for a good study environment. The Annie Gabriel Library is one common place to study, but it closes at 1 a.m. most nights. Students are also able to study in the lobbies of the Yeager Center, Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business or the Dennis and Carol Troesh En-

gineering Building, as well as open classrooms, dining areas or Lancer Plaza. However, these areas are often crowded and close early.

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Late-night study hall is a great start to meeting students’ needs for spaces to study at night. Emily Sublette, senior computer science major

In a campus-wide email sent Oct. 15, CBU announced students will now have the option to study in the Alumni Dining Commons in the evening. CBU has decided to implement late-night study hall in

the ADC from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday through Thursday. This will continue throughout the 2019-2020 school year. The Office of Student Success aims to ensure that all students have the necessary resources available to succeed academically, and the most popular suggestion found in CBU’s previous end-of-year student survey was the desire for more study spaces. Dr. Jeff Barnes, dean of Student Success, said his office offers many different resources to students in order to ensure their academic success. These resources include a writing center, mentoring, individual tutoring, success seminars and other methods of academic accountability. “It is the goal in the Office of Student Success to allow students to be

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The Clinical Education Center hosted its annual Halloween event Oct. 30 at California Baptist University’s Health Science Campus to help speech therapy patients engage their fine and gross motor skills through fun activities. The CEC invites all of its patients and their families to take part in Halloween-themed events. Kids can trick or treat for healthy snacks such as popcorn, Goldfish and pretzels. The event offered coloring to enhance fine motor skills, a spider web obstacle for gross motor skills and a pumpkin workout to help children learn how to engage their whole body. The National Speech Language and Hearing Association’s on-campus chapter partners

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with the CEC to raise awareness for events and help undergraduate students connect with organizations on campus and throughout the community. Dr. Danette Bonillo, assistant professor and director of Clinical Education for Speech Language Pathology, said she is grateful for the support system at CBU and the relationships they can foster through NSLHA. “The event allows NSLHA to serve our clients and our community that is receiving services at the CEC,” Bonillo said. NSLHA often works alongside local organizations such as the Autism Society Walks for Autism and Strokes for Stroke painting events with the American Heart Association. The step-by-step painting helps patients with fine motor skills. They also host graduate school events at CBU to help educate

undergraduate students. Rachel Haynes, senior communication sciences and disorders major, has volunteered for the CEC for the past two years and said she enjoys being able to help people with communication disorders find their voice. “Everyone deserves to have a voice; our goal is to help partner alongside different people to help them run more efficiently and love on people with the love that Christ would show,” Haynes said. “We know God’s heart is for people to have a voice and (we) are trying to be the hands and feet of Jesus by showing love to people through a speech therapy obstacle course or even coloring.” Volunteers working with the clinicians in the CEC try to give them tools they can use with the children and make the day-today therapy diverse.

Tiffani Greenfield, senior communication sciences and disorders major, said she has worked with the CEC for two years and volunteers to help with crafts and get paperwork organized for the event. “I like to see the kids running around and laughing. When I’m volunteering and see them in the rooms, they do not always want to be there. It’s nice to see them doing what they want while still getting therapy,” Greenfield said. NSLHA will be hosting an event on Nov. 14 at CBU’s main campus, which will feature a speech pathologist who specializes in laryngectomy. They hope that by bringing outside specialists in addition to their faculty, they can help educate aspiring speech pathologists on what they can be doing to better the future.

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New study space Continued from Page 1 as successful as they want to be. Our motto is ‘from the classroom to commencement,’” Barnes said. “We want students to be able to study in the environment best for them.” Barnes also offered advice to students struggling with studying and writing essays. “When studying, the best advice I would give to students is to give yourself time to write the paper, and time to rewrite the paper. Writing the paper is only the first step in the writing process. You must write it, revise it, edit it and write it again,” Barnes said. Finding a way to focus and

study efficiently is a challenge in itself, but finding an environment that works for each individual person can also be challenging. Wanda’s and Chick-fil-A seating is a good study environment for students who like community, while the library is for students who prefer to study alone in a quiet area. Jennifer Lee, graduate assistant in the Office of Student Success, described her personal studying style. “I’ve never pulled an all-nighter. I must make time for myself during the day to study instead of putting it off for later,” Lee said. “My favorite environment to study in would be something similar to a coffee shop. It’s not

too quiet, but not too busy. I place myself in a location and won’t allow myself to leave until I get all my work done.” While the addition of a new Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building in the fall of 2018 added additional study areas for students, engineering majors have had difficulty finding areas to study since the engineering and business buildings are usually crowded. Emily Sublette, senior computer science major, said it has been difficult for her to find spots on campus to study. She said she studies best in classrooms because they offer secluded spaces with a lot of space to work on whiteboards. However, most classrooms are used for courses throughout the day.

“I can almost never find an open room anywhere. Since the engineering building, my favorite study spot, is not open late because of its expensive equipment, it’s hard to find a spot to study at night,” Sublette said. “Late-night study hall is a great start to meeting students’ needs for spaces to study at night.” Faculty and staff at CBU are dedicated to serving students in every way possible. They look for new ways to meet the needs of students and to lessen the chaos of college life. The new schedule of latenight study hall hours at the Alumni Dining Commons is one way CBU is working to eliminate obstacles that students face and provide opportunities for their academic success.

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CBU students lobby in Washington D.C. Students lobby legislators on college media convention trip BY EMILY MCGINN ASST. NEWS EDITOR

A group of approximately 20 college students from across the country lobbied legislators on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Nov. 1 as a part of a special program called “Lobby for the First Amendment.” Misty Severi, senior journalism and new media and history double major at California Baptist University, and Nathanael Hovda, sophomore chemical engineering major, participated in the event. This program was offered at the National College Media Convention Oct. 31—Nov. 3, organized by the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association. “Lobby for the First Amendment” aimed to teach journalism students how to lobby and provide them with hands-on experience. “I believe in education by doing,” said Michael Koretzky, Society of Professional Journalists board member and creator of the “Lobby for the First Amendment” program. “If you want to know how our political system really works, you can read a book or watch a documentary — or you can get your own hands dirty.” The students lobbied for First Amendment rights concerning the freedom of the press. Each student chose a topic associated with a particular act based on guidelines provided by the program.

To prepare for the program, Severi and Hovda took part in video calls with professional lobbyists before the convention to learn the initial steps in lobbying. Following these sessions, they contacted the offices of their local legislators to schedule meetings with their offices during the conference. Severi decided to sign up for this program because of her belief in the importance of First Amendment rights and her goal to become a political reporter. She lobbied for shield laws, which protect journalists from being forced to reveal confidential sources. She said meeting professional lobbyists through this experience helped her learn new skills about lobbying in a new environment. “I am interested in learning as much as possible, and this is something that would help me stand out,” Severi said. “(Journalism) is a competitive field, so I am always thinking about how I can stand out. When I saw (this program), I thought that this is something that not everyone is going to be doing.” Hovda said he wanted to participate in the program because of his interest in politics and to maintain First Amendment rights. “I just love the idea of the press reporting independently,” Hovda said. “Having that ability that was outlined in the Bill of Rights is critical in what it means to be American and what it means to have freedom in this country altogether.” Koretzky said he hopes that the students who participated will not only learn new skills through lobbying, but also feel they can have an impact by becoming actively involved in politics.

Students fight for justice at IJM Advocacy Summit in D.C. College students across the country participated Oct. 21–22 in the International Justice Mission’s Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C. Each year, students at the summit learn about U.S. legislation and advocate for the rights of people in a particular region of the world. More than 300 people lobbied for the rights of Central American women and children at the summit, including CBU students Amanda Kurowski, Robert Jordan, Elizabeth Iserman, Meghan Lacey and Collin Magness, who are all members of CBU’s chapter of IJM. During the conference, the students lobbied Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) At this year’s summit, students learned about advocacy and lobbied for the Central American Women and Children Protection Act. This bill, if passed, will allocate U.S. foreign financial aid to helping organizations that aim to reduce violence in Central American countries, including Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. “This bill was created because in the last few years foreign aid to Central America has been cut and because of this the government has become less safe and the violence toward women and children has increased dramatically,” said Kurowski, junior intercultural studies major. Kurowski said she has been involved in IJM for three years

and advocates regularly for human rights, allowing her to learn more about issues in Central America, connect with other advocates and witness how passionate advocacy can affect government. “The No. 1 thing (I learned) was that I can be specifically involved in fighting human trafficking right now,” Kurowski said. “I do not have to wait until I am out of school or older. There are always ways that I can personally be fighting for people’s freedom.” Collin Magness, senior anthropology and international business double major, said, “Working with trafficking victims in the past to now advocating with the IJM has given me the opportunity to move forward with my advocacy abilities.” Elizabeth Iserman, senior public health major, said she enjoyed learning more about the process of government and hopes to advocate for human rights in the future. “(Having) more than 280 people show up from around the nation really did have a positive effect on the government,” Iserman said. “I really hope that they see that.” Kurowski said the bill passed unanimously in the House of Representatives and feels the IJM event helped raise awareness for the issue. “The United States is one of the largest, most successful governments, in the world and it has the power to help minority groups all over the world,” Kurowski said. “Lobbying is one of the rights I have, and I plan to use that right to fight for others who do not have them as much as possible because it does make a difference and people hear us.”

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Katie Murphy, senior environmental science major, pulls an old tomato plant from Lancer Farms during one of the many activities taking place at the Arbor Day event. Hundreds of students attended the event Nov. 2 to plant trees, clears leaf debris and help clean up campus and nearby locations.

CBU cleans up campus to celebrate Arbor Day Students plant trees, clear debris to help reduce fire risk BY KELSIE STEVENS PHOTO EDITOR

Every fall semester, hundreds of California Baptist University students gather on campus to plant trees on Nov. 2 at the annual Arbor Day event. While the event has previously focused on the importance of planting trees, this year, CBU students have taken the opportunity to focus on a variety of environmental matters. One matter addressed during this year’s event was the potentially hazardous leaf debris around campus. Dillion Darr, freshman

history major and volunteer at the Arbor Day event, explained the importance of tackling this issue. “We are making sure no fires start because there is a lot of brush and we have had fires close to the school this year,” Darr said. Along with cleaning out the brush, students were given many other opportunities to volunteer. “We had three main teams during this Arbor Day. We had the cleaning teams on Monroe Street and Diana Avenue, the teams that planted small bushes and plants around campus, plus our big Lancer Farms team that helped replace the soil in five different garden boxes at Lancer Farms,” said Katie Murphy, senior environmental science major and student leader for the Arbor Day event. Murphy explained the expanse of the their efforts. “Arbor Day is about plant-

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We are being stewards of the environment and celebrating God’s creation by preserving it for future Lancers and future generations. Katie Murphy, senior environmental science major

ing trees and cleaning up the environment. We are being stewards of the environment and celebrating God’s creation by preserving it for future Lancers and future generations,” Murphy said. Although the event was not a traditional Arbor Day event, Brenda Flores, a Tree Campus USA committee member, explained the importance of the students’ work. “It is important that we

have the trees, the grass and plants and all of that just to live — to be able to process oxygen and carbon dioxide,” Flores said. She encouraged students to continue their efforts. “The number of students that come out is impressive to me,” Flores said. While the event helps to clean up CBU’s campus, Guy Tanaka, a tree inspector for the City of Riverside, said it also helps the city. “It is a great example of what to do and we can point to CBU as an example of what to do. Hopefully, we can expanded that to the whole city,” Tanaka said. The event will take place again during the Fall 2020 semester around Arbor Day. While organizers are unsure of what the event will look like, Murphy said, “We are hoping to encourage student outreach and promote environmental stewardship.”

NEWS briefs

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

The 27th annual Festival of Lights in Riverside will begin Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m. with a “Switch-On Ceremony” and will run until Jan. 5. The Festival of Lights is an annual tradition in Downtown Riverside that includes the historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa’s bright decorations during the holiday season with millions of lights and Christmas attire. The event hours are Monday-Sunday, 5 p.m.-12 a.m. It will be open 3-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.

LAX BANS RIDE SERVICES The Los Angeles International Airport banned curbside pickup for Lyfts, Ubers and taxis, effective Nov. 5. There is now a designated pickup area east of Terminal 1 where travelers will have to either take a shuttle or walk to be picked up by a hired car, instead of being able to get into their ride straight from their terminal. LAX will have green-colored shuttles that will take passengers to the designated pickup area. Uber, Lyft and taxis will still be allowed to drop their passengers off on the departures level at terminal curbs, but pickups will only take place in the designated area.

CALIFORNIA FIRES In Los Angeles, a fire broke out on Oct. 28 near the Getty Center, threatening hundreds of homes in the area. The fire burned across the 405 Freeway and all schools in the Santa Monica and Malibu districts closed for a short time because of the pervasive smoke. Meanwhile, the Kincade fire in Northern California grew to 74,000 acres on Oct. 28. Extreme wind conditions caused officials to make additional evacuation orders. Other wildfires in California, such as the 10-acre Oak Fire in Calabasas, have been exasperated by the extreme winds and dry conditions.

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California Baptist University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off their 2019-2020 seasons with the annual Midnight Madness celebration in the Events Center. The festivities included introduction of this year’s teams, a three-point contest and a dunk contest won by De’jon Davis, senior visual arts major, forward. “I enjoyed the energy levels, excitement from students, and really enjoyed the new touch: ﬂames,” said Noah Fitz, junior kinesiology major. “The hype was overwhelming and it was fun feeling the bleachers in student section shake back and forth.” The Lancers rang in the new basketball season in front of a full student section. Photos by Kelsie Stevens, Phillip Ndowu and Reagan Lee Design by Tyler Bradley Copy by Cullen Holt

1. Kayla Taylor. junior liberal studies major, strikes a pose with her dance team during the opening performance of the Midnight Madness event. 2. Will Yih, undergraduate admissions counselor, gets the crowd hyped up as one of the hosts for Midnight Madness. 3. Tre Armstrong, freshman kinesiology major, sets up a shot during the shooting competition at Midnight Madness. 4. Omar Lo, senior communication studies major, and Kajuan Hale, sophomore business administration major, hands

during the introduction session of Midnight Madness. 5. Maryn Budiman, sophomore biology major, gets ready to throw a Midnight Madness t-shirt into the student section after being introduced as a member of the women’s basketball team. 6. Omar Lo, senior communication studies major, participates in the Midnight Madness dunk contest. Above: De’Jon Davis, senior visual arts major, goes for a powerful dunk at the competition during Midnight Madness.

Matt Graves, junior business administration major, said Midnight Madness is a highly-anticipated event. “I like Midnight Madness because it is one of the most high-energy events that CBU throws,” Graves said. “It’s always fun going with a big group of friends and us all being hyped up for our sports teams.” The basketball season tipped off with both teams at home Nov. 5. The women beat Long Beach State University 79-70 and the men ﬁnished the doubleheader against Jackson State University with a win of 93-70.

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Engineering Fair gives opportunities RANDI WUFFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Potential future employers meet with engineering students, offer internships, more California Baptist University engineering students of all areas gathered Oct. 23 to meet with prospective employers at the annual Engineering Fair. Fifty companies lined the Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building’s main hall with booths supplying information and representatives to speak with students. The Career Center hosted the Engineering Fair, encouraging students to dress professionally and bring resumes to hand to potential employers. Katie Mast, junior mechanical engineering major, said she has attended the Engineering Fair the past two years, and as a result, received internships both times. “It’s a cool opportunity to meet employers for over the summer and just talk about internships and careers after college,” Mast said. Caleb Spranger, junior mechanical engineering major, said he would encourage other engineering students to attend future fairs. Spranger said he decided to attend for two reasons. “For one, I have to complete an internship by my senior year.; and second, there are many possibilities with all the different companies that are here,” Spranger said. “It also seems better to meet employers in-person

Chris Kanaan, junior mechanical engineering major, talks to potential employers during the Engineering Fair in the Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building. than just applying online. That’s what makes this event nice.” McKenna Sessions, junior public relations major and student assistant for the Career Center, said this event has been beneficial for engineering students looking for internships and jobs. “We get all kinds of students com-

ing in so excited,” Sessions said. “There are even people who came to these (fairs) as sophomores when they really couldn’t get internships quite yet, but they came back during their senior year and because of the connections they made from their sophomore year they actually were able to get a job.”

Sessions also explained the expansive list of employers at career fairs. “We have all kinds of businesses and companies here. It’s a great opportunity for students to come and talk to employers to make connections and possibly get job interviews for internships or even future careers,” Sessions said.

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In addition to the Engineering Fair, the Career Center hosts a variety of additional career fairs. Students have shown that investing in these opportunities to make connections within their desired career fields may better their chances of getting internships and jobs in the future.

Students use jump roping to relieve stress, exercise BY ALEX LANNONE

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While most people have memories of jump roping with friends during elementary school recess, jump roping itself has many health benefits, including stress-relief. According to the Jump Rope Institute, jump roping has a long, deep history dating back as far as 1600 A.D. Egypt. Today, jump roping is used as a means of a full-body workout. Lorenzo Benesield, sophomore business administration major, said he vividly remembers the first time he picked up a jump rope.

“I was around 14 or 15. My dad took me to his boxing gym for the first time and the first thing he wanted to show me was the jump ropes,” Benesield said. “He explained the different types, textures and interests on them and the first one I used was a heavy weight one. It was just a fun time.” According to the Mayo Clinic, jump roping as exercise encourages the brain to release endorphins, which are the brain’s “feel-good neurotransmitters” that help one relax. Matthew Graves, junior business administration major, said jumping rope has been a great source of relaxation in his life.

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Find your niche, stick with it and you’ll live a much happier life. Matthew Graves, senior business administration major

“What I like about jump roping is the stress-relieving factor,” Graves said. “In the past I’ve done a lot of stress-relieving things, such as acupuncture, cryotherapy, deprivation tanks, yoga and pretty much every-

thing else out there. There’s nothing like putting your headphones on with your favorite song and just jump roping for as long as you possibly can.” Benesield also said jumping rope helps him relax. “I like the peace, the sense of focus and the fact that I can just use jump roping as a way to clear my mind and focus on my breathing and my rhythm,” Benesield said. Justin Dennis, senior kinesiology major and certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, said jumping rope activates many different muscles and gives people the ability to focus on

Trip to China

cial studies and how to learn in the English language in general. Continued from Page 1 “I was open to learning more about how the Chinese educapast, she said she enjoyed tion system works,” Donna Harteaching in China because she ris said. “We were given some felt it allowed her to learn about guidelines for teaching, and a new culture and apply her then we could modify them acteaching techniques to educa- cording to our teaching styles.” Hart taught language and tion overseas and bring them back to the U.S. with her as well. literature at the summer camp “One of the things I learned in Jiangshan. She focused her was the respect and reinforce- lesson plan around teaching ment of learning,” Donna Har- them new English words that ris said. “They emphasized would expand the students’ vocabulary through wanting the watching Amerstudents to ican game shows understand. and then doing I got that imactivities about pression, so them. I learned the “When I heard Chinese value of the chance to learning.” go to China and To prepare to see that culture for her trip, and learn about Donna Harris the people, and to used the website BrainPOP, Anna Hart, teach English— YouTube and 2019 CBU Graduate which is my passion — I had to do her past teachit,” Hart said. ing experience “It was a trip where I got to create lesson plans. She also said she learned a great deal paid to do what I love, to see from others who had previously this whole new culture and to immerse myself with the youth experienced teaching overseas. While teaching Chinese stu- of China.” Before going to China, Hart dents, she worked with translators who helped the students researched China’s history and culture to familiarize herself better understand her lessons. She also implemented her with the country. She said this teaching style of using reading, was useful preparation and writing, speaking and hearing during the trip she learned to teach the students both so- about the vast number of differ-

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I learned that culturally, things are very different. The attitude the children in China had is so completely different.

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body movement. “Jump roping can definitely be used as a stress-reliever,” Dennis said. “There’s a lot of research that shows exercises in any capacity reduce stress and anxiety, and jump roping is exercise. I can definitely see a strong correlation between jump roping and stress-relief.” Graves said while there are many options for stress-relief available, jump roping is a good means for coping. “If you’re feeling stressed in college like I was my freshman year, go out and try a bunch of different things,” Graves said. “Find your niche, stick with it and you’ll live a much happier life.”

ences between Chinese culture and American culture, especially within the education system. “I learned that, culturally, things are very different,” Hart said. “The attitude the children in China had is so completely different from Americans. In America, we call on volunteers and have all these different things to encourage students to participate. In China, they just want to be right because that brings honor, so it was hard to get the students to interact and be willing to say something that might be wrong.” Hart said she also learned how to apply her teaching skills, such as managing the classroom and engaging the students in the material, and she gained a newfound confidence in her abilities. “I knew what it was to be a teacher, but I did not know all of the ways to become the best teacher for students,” Hart said. “Going to China was the first place that I got to apply it on my own. It showed me I knew what I was doing and it reinforced that I was a good teacher because I used all of the best practices and all the things my professors had taught me to use.” Donna Harris, Brenda Harris, and Hart said that they enjoyed this experience. In the future, they would like to either visit China again or participate in a similar educational program in a different country.

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Coffee, music inspire friendship SOPHIE GRAVITT

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR The sweet smell of coffee, the soothing sound of music, and the joyfulness of companionship. What more could one possibly ask for? Daily Brew coffee house in Riverside is a place where people can gather to celebrate community. On the first Wednesday of every month, this coffee shop hosts Waffle Night and Open Mic night, which are open to the entire community.

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All are welcome to come say ‘cheers’ and enjoy coffee. Scott Christen, Owner of Daily Brew coffee house

From 6-8 p.m., they serve waffles and invite local singers or spoken-word poets to share their talents with others. In addition to live music, poetry and waffles, there is plenty of space for students to study in a soothing environment. What better way to reduce the stress of college life than being serenaded by musicians? Scott Christen, owner of Daily Brew, explained how Daily Brew celebrates the passions people share. The coffee shop,

he said, is a safe place for people to gather regardless of their differences and enjoy the value of friendship and community. “We do our best to make sure that Daily Brew is everyone’s coffee shop. It is our goal to offer a wide spectrum of community, which is one of the main reasons why we have open mic nights,” Christen said. “The family aspect is what I love most about it. All are welcome to come say ‘cheers’ and enjoy coffee.” Any kind of music is welcome at open mic night. People are welcome to sing, play instruments or share poetry. Michael Perez, Daily Brew employee and singer in a local band called “No Bragging Rights,” often sings at Daily Brew’s open mic nights. He sings in a punk-rock band, but at open mic night he usually sings while a friend plays acoustic guitar. “At open mic nights, customers are so encouraging. It’s a positive environment. There is no time limit on how long you can perform,” Perez said. “Customers often cheer for you to keep going even after you’re finished. Anyone can come and play knowing that they will be supported.” Daily Brew also has a bookcase where customers have the opportunity to leave a book and take a book. Readers can pass

Kaitlyn Mamora, from Loma Linda University, sings ‘Killing Me Softly’ at Daily Brew coffee shop during the open mic night. on good reads with others and invest in a fresh new story. Maile Liu, sophomore nursing major, said Daily Brew is her second home. It is her go-to

spot for studying, meeting with friends and enjoying coffee. “I love the community at Daily Brew because there is always a variety of people there

who come to fuel up, study or catch up on life,” Liu said. “The atmosphere is always warm and inviting. The baristas are genuinely kind and do their best to

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make your day a little brighter.” Whether customers want to catch up with a good friend or grab some coffee to-go, Daily Brew can do it all.

Talented film major at CBU creates successful Fingerprint magazine BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR

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Fingerprint magazine is an independent publication by Evan Tinker, junior film major, that first released in November 2018. Tinker said he enjoys making films, but he wanted another outlet to showcase his other passions he could not showcase in film. Tinker taught himself how to structure layout with the help of YouTube videos and spent five months assembling the content of the first issue, which mostly consisted of his own photographs. When the first issue was finally released, Tinker said many people enjoyed his work. “People liked it. It was well-received. I had a lot of friends and family support it; I’m very grateful for that, Tinker said. “People actually bought it and I wasn’t sure how that was going to go. I got a lot of good feedback on it and people were asking me to make another one.” Currently, Tinker is working on finishing up the final pages of Issue 2, which is set to release in late Novem-

ber. In addition to Tinker’s photography, issue 2 will feature works by other photographers and artists. “The first one was more just pictures I took that I thought were cool, quotes that I liked — something that would be fun to look at. But this next one is more focused on other people,” Tinker said. “I’m branching out with this one and I’m getting other people to get involved in it, but it’s still things that I like.” Tinker said he gets much of his inspiration from artists, including Pharell, Kanye West, Tyler the Creator, John Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Frank Ocean and photographers and filmmakers, such as Alex Prager. Michael Duggan and Nathan Reirson, both junior film majors, are good friends with Tinker and filmed a documentary series that included an inside look at the process and production of Fingerprint magazine. “As we’ve done the documentary and seen a little bit more about what goes into it, we definitely see how cool (the magazine) is and how much work he does put into it,” Reirson said. “Evan really enjoys having something you can physically hold and

look through, and that interest for him translates well. When I hold it, I’m like, ‘Oh, it’s actually cool to hold these pictures. It’s very cool. Very well thought out.’” Duggan said he and Reirson took Tinker with them to an art gallery shoot, where he took some pictures that will be featured in Issue 2 and said he feels like the experience gave him a personal connection to the magazine in this way. “When we know we were there and we’re right outside the frame of that photo, it’s like we get to see ourselves in the invisible pages of the magazine. That’s the goal that he builds a fan base where every person that looks at it can see themselves in the invisible pages that aren’t there,” Duggan said. Tinker said he plans on finishing Fingerprint magazine after its third issue. Like a true film major, he said he likes when things have an ending — and a cool one at that. “I hope it inspires other people to just do what you want and don’t let anything stop you from doing it, because if you really put the effort in you could definitely make it happen,” Tinker said.

Reading Scripture strengthens believers’ relationship with Christ BY SOPHIE GRAVITT

ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR Reading Scripture everyday can be a difficult yet promising practice that originates from a deep desire to discover who God is. The Bible asserts that faith is not based on a Christian’s actions, but rather on Christ’s decision to act for humanity. Because Jesus Christ loved people enough to die for them, those who accept him live in relationship with him. God granted his people the opportunity to get to know him better through his word. Believers know that letting this practice become legalistic can lead to a dangerous attempt at earning salvation. The Bible is clear that God has already provided salvation through the actions of his son, Jesus. Once Christ is in a believer’s heart, salvation is freely given to them. This is not caused by anything the believer has done, but rather because of what God did. Kierra Jones, California Baptist University alumni and challenge staff

member in Spiritual Life, pointed out guilt is not a healthy motivator for reading the Bible. “Guilt is not an emotion that comes from God. The Holy Spirit will not guilt you into reading your Bible,” Jones said. “The love of Christ will drive you to read your Bible. It is important to read the Bible for yourself because Christianity is an intimate relationship with Jesus. How can I be in a relationship with someone that I haven’t gotten to know for myself?” Dr. Dan Wilson, professor of biblical studies, said reading Scripture allows God to soften his heart. “Every time I read my Bible, it feels new. God’s word will never stop being great, deep and rich. Each time I read it, I experience the freshness of God,” Wilson said. “I don’t approach the Bible and ask myself, ‘What can I get out of this?’ Instead, I use it as a way to remain sensitive to the spirit and say, ‘OK God, here I am.’ When reading Scripture, I place myself in a posture of submission, and listen to the Holy Spirit in order to obey.”

Wilson said he recently read a book called “Praying the Bible” by Donald Whitney. He mentioned that even though this book was small, it had a huge impact on his prayer life and the way he reads the Bible. Many resources abound to guide in Scripture reading. The Gospels in the New Testament are a great place to start because they describe the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, which is the center of Christian belief. Jenesis Andrews-Kendale, sophomore applied theology major, said she reads her Bible every morning. She explained God calls all his people to read his word, which is a huge responsibility and a great honor. “For those who are starting to read their Bible, be patient and prioritize. The fact is we need salvation and we can’t do it on our own. We need God’s help, and the only way to get that is by listening to him,” Kendale said. Reading Scripture is a spiritual discipline that provides growth and wisdom, but what is most important is a believer’s relationship with God.

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Zachary Rowe, freshman biomedical science major, explains his interpretation of a passage from Ephesians 5 during Create Tribe.

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Students volunteer locally to work on Arbor Day

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4 1. Michaela Dunn, sophomore industrial and systems engineering major, tosses a mound of dirt out of a Lancer Farms garden bed to make room for the new and native soil. 2. Dr. Jacob Lanphere, associate professor of environmental science, enjoys time with his students while uprooting a dead lavender bush from the California Baptist University Botanical Gardens.

3. Gabe Garcia, junior criminal justice major, rakes the brush from a water bank to clear the way for plants to be planted by other students. 4. Arnold Ramirez, junior radiological sciences major, and Alex Sarmiento, junior biomedical sciences major, dig and plant bushes to help with the beautification of the Colony Apartments living area.

5 5. Madison Santiago, environmental science major, prunes a pepper bush at Lancer Farms in the Colony Apartments living area on California Baptist University’s campus.

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SPORTS

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Lancers making a splash CBU swim and dive tests itself early in season, prepares for long-lasting WAC success BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

California Baptist University's men's and women's swimming and diving team's season is in full swing with four meets already in the books. The men and women have had similar schedules with both team's first official meet at the Malibu Invite on Oct. 12. The men finished second and the women in third place. The following week, the swim teams traveled to the Roadrunner Invite at California State University, Bakersfield, where both the men and women finished third. The divers stayed at CBU for the Lancer Diving Invite event. "We just had our first dual meet against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas," said Rick Rowland, head coach of men's and women's swimming and diving. "UNLV and Bakersfield are our WAC opponents and they have improved from last year." Rowland said the freshmen on the CBU women's team have shown great promise. He also said that on the men's side, Evan Honer, freshman business administration major, has

shown outstanding diving. The teams are still in the beginning of their seasons with the WAC Championships coming in February 2020. "I really like our practices this year," said Rita Smirnova, sophomore public relations major and freestyler for women's swimming. "Right now we are working harder and a lot more, so we are very tired." Smirnova said there will come a time where the team will be able to perform at their best, but it is not now. Both teams just finished a meet against CSUB and Pomona Pitzer on Nov. 2. The Lancer teams won against Pomona but lost narrowly to CSUB in competitive races. "We just finished our fourth weekend in a row of swim meets and we did well," said Ryan Schade, junior aviation flight major and breastroker for men's swimming. "There have been some great swims across the board and I'm excited to see how we'll do at our mid-season (Pepperdine Invitationals meet) before Thanksgiving." The divers will compete Nov. 8-10 at the Trojan Diving Invitationals at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The swimmers will compete Nov. 22-24 in the Pepperdine Winter Invitationals at East Los Angeles College. Schade said the next couple weeks will be full of hard training in preparations for the mid-season. The upcoming months, with fewer competitions, will be filled with training that will build the team for WAC Championships in Houston on Feb. 26-29.

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Isabela Rhodes, junior civil engineering major, dives for the last leg of the women's 200 freestyle relay in the Lancers' dual meet against UNLV on Oct. 26.

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Manuel Peris Bruno, sophomore undeclared major, Timothy Legemet, freshman pre-nursing major, and Zlatko Kozuhar, freshman pre-mechanical engineering major, run in the University of California, Riverside invitational and earn second place.

Cross country takes home 1st, 2nd at WAC championships BY KELLY MCKITTRICK STAFF WRITER

For the second year in a row, California Baptist University’s women’s cross-country team took first place in the Western Athletic Conference Championship while the men’s team finished second on Nov. 2 at the 2019 WAC Championships at Swope Park in Kansas City, Mo. CBU’s women’s cross-country team had an excellent season leading into the championship meet, only losing the first meet of the season to California State University ,Fullerton. However, the men’s cross-country team was seeking a first-place victory heading into WAC this season. “From next year on we

should be doing a lot better because we are still in the learning phase because we are a really young squad,” said McMarshal Hartzenberg, junior kinesiology major, going into the race. Unfortunately for the Lancers, Utah Valley University edged out CBU for the title, but not without a fight. Utah Valley totaled a team score of 44 to the Lancers team score of 47. The CBU men had four runners in the top seven at the meet: Hartzenberg, Zlatko Kozuhar, Manuel Peris and Giedrius Valincius. Coach Adam Tribble acknowledged the progress the men’s team has made and finds hope in the development of the young team. “It’s a great omen for the

future because we have a great base here to not just be able to do something now but to have great teams for times to come," Tribble said. The now nationally-ranked women’s cross-country team continued to show results at WAC Championships by sweeping the top-five spots to claim the title. Anett Somogyi won the individual WAC title for the second straight year, finishing in 21 minutes, 18 seconds with team members Anna Mate, Andrea Kolbeinsdottir, Fruzsina Ladanyi and Emilie Renaud behind her. “This is my second year at CBU, but compared to last year, I truly believe that this team is more ready to compete,” said Emilie Renaud, sophomore ex-

ercise science major. “We are smarter at practice and work well together and we prepare for meets." "We arrive and are prepared for what we want to do and in the end we see that we have some results so if during this championship we repeat what we have done the other season there will not be a problem to perform.” The Lancers earned their sixth consecutive conference title and became the first team in WAC history to hold the topfive spots in either the men’s or women’s competitive play. Some of the runners will be taking breaks over the holidays to get ready for track season while some runners from Europe will compete in a selection of races.

Major League Baseball's World Series. The Fall Classic. The pinnacle of baseball excellence. Whatever you want to call it, you should care about the World Series. Even if you are not an avid baseball fan, or you do not have a favorite team, or you do not watch games regularly, or you have not watched a single game all season, you should care about the World Series. Super Bowl Sunday has become an unofficial national holiday, even among those who care little for the sport. The Olympics draw worldwide attention every other year while most of its sports go relatively unnoticed otherwise. However, those who ignore baseball for the six months of the regular season continue to ignore the sport through its most intense level of competition: the playoffs. Average viewership for the 2019 edition of the World Series checked in at around 14 million viewers per game - the lowest number in five years. This year's Game Seven between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros drew just over 23 million viewers. The 2019 Super Bowl drew in 98.2 million viewers, even as February's Super Bowl was one of the least-watched Super Bowls of the decade. The 75 million people who thought the Super Bowl was "cannot miss" content, and the World Series was not, ended up be-

ing dead wrong. While the New England Patriots out-defensed the Los Angeles Rams in a 13-3 snoozefest, the Nationals topped the Astros in a thrilling seven-game set. The Fall Classic not only held plenty of in-game excitement, but it was complete with plenty of juicy storylines. The Washington Nationals had never won a World Series before 2019. The Nats turned their season around and came back to win a wild-card game before making a surprising run to the World Series. Meanwhile, the Astros were one series away from winning their second World Series in three years. Despite not having their Dodgers in the Fall Classic, Riverside fans should have at least been intrigued by the presence of Riverside Poly product and Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick. The end result was a special moment that never gets old: The celebration of the immortalization of athletes and their team as they claim their sport's highest achievement. It is hard to beat those moments. That is why you should watch every major sporting championship. Yes, even the World Series. You do not have to watch every game of every season, but if the next generation asks "where were you when" and you have to say "studying in the library," then you missed out on experiencing an iconic and historic sports moment.

BUSINESS & TECH

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Professor works on NASCAR campaign BY CASEY MALDONADO

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR A California Baptist University professor helped with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR, with an advertising campaign all last summer. NASCAR is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that was founded in 1948. Michael Berger, associate professor and program director of graphic design and photography, said he designed, illustrated and photographed all the assets of the NASCAR advertising campaign for spring 2020. “My process is to really dive into the culture and history of the particular nuances of the client or ministry to give them messaging that will resonate with their audience. In this case we wanted to build a poster that car guys would hang in their garage,” Berger said. NASCAR commissioned Mind and Mill of Riverside, where Berger works as a creative director, and being at Mind and Mill gave him the opportunity to work on the NASCAR advertising campaign. “It was a great project to work on. We were successful in getting the team to produce two

looks because there was one look that we all loved so much that they produced, as well. It is great to see it in the wild,” Berger said. When creating an effective advertising campaign, there are a lot of factors that go into attracting a specific audience. Berger received his Bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design with a minor in illustration at California State University, Fullerton, in 1989. He later went back to CSUF to receive his master of fine arts in graphic design in 2013. Then in 2003, Berger worked with David Riley, where he then helped brand CBU and design the CBU logo for Dr. Mark Wyatt vice president of marketing and communication and Dr. Ronald Ellis, CBU president. “I worked with Dr. Wyatt as director of creative services from 2005 to 2007. I authored the Graphic Design and Digital Media program in 2008 and began teaching then,” Berger said. When it comes to graphic design there are challenges that tend to arise, especially with bigger projects. Overcoming challenges often depends on the people with which students surround themselves. Deitrik Ito, junior graphic design major, said he overcomes

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Michael Berger’s graphic for a NASCAR flyer for an event at the Auto Club Speedway. challenges in graphic design by leaning on his peers and close professors. “Professor Berger does a great job at communicating what’s working and what isn’t while encouraging his students at the same time, and he really does try his hardest to bring out

the best in everyone,” Ito said. Everyone has to start somewhere and sometimes that means not having experience. Joy Jack, junior graphic design major, explained she has faced challenges in the graphic design program. “I had never touched Photo-

shop in my life and had no idea what I was doing and oftentimes found myself falling behind. Professor Berger said he was always able to help me and show me how to use tools that I didn’t even know were tools,” Jack said. After working on the NA-

SCAR campaign, Berger was glad to be able to add to the portfolio and experience of Mind and Mill as well as himself and looks forward to its release. The NASCAR advertising campaign that Berger worked on is for an event on March 1, 2020.

New tech startup launches in Riverside BY NATHANAEL HOVDA

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Gurz Singh sat typing away on his MacBook, the outside sunlight skipping between the thin opening of his bedroom curtains. His makeshift design room on the first floor of a secluded mission-style home along Overlook Parkway was a far cry from his usual workspace. Singh, who normally lives in Dubai and is a recent graduate with a degree in artificial intelligence from the University of Edinburgh, said he never expected to find himself in Riverside. All the people he knew were thousands of miles away, and his chips were all-in that his idea would make everything worth it. Before leaving Edinburgh, Singh enlisted a few of his friends in computer science to solve one problem he could not crack at college. Postmates, DoorDash and Grubhub all offer food delivery from local restaurants and fast-food joints, but what if people wanted the option of a healthy, curated, home-cooked meal, at any time?

For Singh, ordering a fresh plate of lasagna or a smoked-salmon sandwich at 1 a.m. seemed preferable to a Big Mac and fries, and if the price was reasonable, he knew other people were bound to agree with him. “It’s not like Netflix or Uber close or shutdown at 11 p.m., so why should getting fresh high-quality food be limited only to restaurants operating a few hours a day?” Singh said. With his idea, a few thousand dollars in the bank and a lineup of interested chefs, Zesty was born. Implementing his new service in the United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates faced almost no legal challenges, but to be successful, Singh knew entering the lucrative U.S. market was a necessity, and throughout the country selling food out of homes was illegal. That was until January 2019, when a new California opt-in law allowed certified cooks and chefs to sell their meals from the comfort of their own home. Riverside has been the only county in the state to opt-in so far, so Singh decided to make the

trip to start U.S. operations. Here he connected with Miles Ward, sophomore business administration major, who placed third with his team and adviser last year in California Baptist University’s business competition. “There is unlimited potential with Zesty. Especially with the current push for convenience services, anyone can order an amazing meal at the push of a button,” Ward said. Lali Sanchez, who worked for 22 years as a chef for clients around the world and now lives in Riverside, heard about Zesty and said she was immediately on board. With Zesty, she no longer needs to drive to clients’ homes. After preparing the meal, customers have the option to pick it up or have it delivered to their location by Zesty drivers as with other food convenience services. “It’s amazing the freedom Zesty gives to chefs. I can work with what I love at whatever time I want,” Sanchez said. The tech startup, aiming to diversify its food selection and hours, incentivizes chefs to join by

paying for their yearly licenses; Zesty gets a 20 percent cut of all sales, and the rest stays with its chefs. Meals on the site range everywhere from French crepes to paella and lasagna, and as more chefs sign on, more items become available. Singh admitted paying a cook to craft a personal meal may sound expensive, but Zesty’s business model eliminates the need for most operating costs associated with the majority of food establishments, in turn allowing customers to pay less. Singh said he believes prices on the menu, currently ranging from $5-$15, along with great quality and convenience, will disrupt the food service industry. Eventually, Zesty is looking to expand its domestic and international presence, and Singh said he believes his business has the potential to do so on a national and internation stage. In November, he will fly to Florida to discuss his idea on Fox Business with former “Shark Tank” judge Kevin Harrington in hopes of sharing Zesty with a worldwide audience.

CBU begins using Wepa printing system to campus BY JANE ROBERTUS

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At the start of the Fall 2019 semester, California Baptist University made the switch from having printers located in the Annie Gabriel Library to a new campus-wide online system of Wepa printers. Wepa is a cloud-based printing company designed for college campuses to provide an easily accessible system that does not require servers and “fits easily into a student’s daily life and technology habits,” according to the website. The site also explains multiple methods with which documents can be uploaded to the cloud for printing by creating a Wepa account through their website, eliminating the need for students to use only school computers when printing. Tyler Sullins, assistant director of University Card Services and Information Technology services, said the decision to bring Wepa printers to CBU’s campus was one motivated mostly by the increase in the student population. “Given the growth in enrollment and campus facilities, CBU was interested in expanding print services for students,” Sullins said. “IT investigated the technology and checked

with other universities in the area for feedback. With CBU executive approval, initial rollout was over the summer in preparation for the fall start.” Sullins also said these new printers have been highly utilized by students, with a total of more than 80,000 pages printed from Wepa kiosks on campus since September. “Given the number of print

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jobs, it seems that students have been very receptive to the availability and convenience of these kiosks,” Sullins said. “Even though the majority of prints are from the library, students are also utilizing kiosks located in housing areas.” Shannon Herrera, junior nursing major, said these printers are more convenient than the previous system that CBU had in place. “I like that I can just send

it directly to a printer from my own laptop. It saves me a lot of time instead of going to the library and printing from one of the computers there,” Herrera said. “It’s also nice having printers all over campus.” Gabrielle Flores, junior film production major, said she appreciates the new printers on campus but wishes they were more affordable for students. “They’re easier to use than the old printers, but I don’t like that they’re more expensive,” Flores said. “As college students, we have a lot of other expenses and not everyone can afford to buy a printer for their apartment.” Printing on the library printers originally cost students 5 cents per two pages, and now it is 10 cents per page or more. Sullins said students are encouraged by the IT team to give feedback and suggestions on ways that technology services can be improved at CBU. In addition to being available in the library during operating hours, printers are also available in living areas and other locations around campus 24 hours a day. Wepa printers are available for students to access around campus after they create an account using their student ID information.

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CBU-built race car competes in local drive BY NATHANAEL HOVDA

ASST. BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR Tires sat melting on the hot pavement of the Adams Raceway in October, drivers sitting in anticipation for the green start signal. Schools throughout California entered their formula race cars to compete, many with thousands of hours logged into their car. California Baptist University’s formula Society of Automotive Engineers — like many other student chapters — was anxious to see how their car would fare. As different cars with wide-ranging constructions competed, watching their creations speed and swerve inches away from disaster, the results at the end of the event showed that, using last year’s car, CBU placed with schools such as University of California Los Angeles and California State University Northridge. This is a remarkable success among schools with three times as many students and years of experience, especially since the team first entered its car in 2017. Dr. Daniel Clark, associate professor of aerospace, industrial and mechanical engineering, leads CBU’s chapter of SAE. Since the start of the program in 2014, it has allowed for engineers, designers and artists to collaborate in the development of the Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering’s Formula SAE car — completely

from scratch. “Having worked in the industry, I am continuously impressed with the caliber of the student design work on this,” Clark said. Regulations prohibit faculty and non-students from working on the car, so every part of the vehicle is assembled completely by students volunteering their time. Successes — and failures — fall largely on the students who have contributed thousands of hours to perfecting the CBU race car. On one occasion, Clark recalled how giving his recommendation to put a thread locker on a specific bolt caused damage. “This caused the throttle to stick open, wreaking havoc in the main event of the competition,” Clark said. With setbacks, the team has learned, more opportunities are presented to improve the vehicle for the next competition. Noah Thompson, sophomore mechanical engineering major, is actively involved with the club. He said even though students put together all the pieces, the help of sponsors and advisers plays a critical role in bringing creative problem-solving to the team. He said the program’s successes speak for themselves and that their performance is a testament to the dedication the team has to its car. With the modeling, construction and detailed planning

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Tyler Carlisle, junior mechanical engineering major, represents California Baptist University in the Lancer 3 racecar at the SoCal Shootout on October 12, 2019. required for the car, there are always ways to improve. “We hope to continue our trend of improvement this year and build the best car we can,” Thompson said.

And while the program may seem daunting to newcomers, the team always welcomes new members. Kevin Zelaya, sophomore mechanical engineering major, who is new to the team,

said the collaboration between everyone makes it possible to learn and contribute. Zelaya said the welcoming atmosphere makes the engineering design a process anyone can join.

For the upcoming 2020 race, CBU’s formula SAE team hopes their time and dedication propels them across the finish line — this time ahead of all the competition.

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RTA outperforms transportation standards BY JANE ROBERTUS

BUSINESS & TECH EDITOR With gas prices on the rise and the cost of transportation constantly increasing, many individuals — including students — are choosing public transit for affordable transportation. The Riverside Transit Agency, a popular form of public transportation that has been providing transportation to the Inland Empire since 1975, received extremely positive feedback from the Federal Transit Administration in its most recent review, meeting or exceeding expectations in all categories covered with this triennial review. Bradley Weaver, media and public relations manager for Riverside Transit Agency, said the company was excited about this federal review. “Getting a positive review like that shows us we are running an efficient service and

using taxpayer dollars wisely,” Weaver said. “Whether it’s expanding routes, providing more weekend service or serving more students, we are excited about the places RTA is going.” Weaver also highlighted the important role students from California Baptist University play in the public transportation industry. With the use of U-Pass or Go-Pass, students from local colleges, including CBU, are able to use RTA transportation for free. “It’s been a great way for students to save money on gas, car insurance, car payments and parking on campus. It’s also a great way for students to get a break,” Weaver said. “Catch up on some homework or relax and take advantage of our free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports while someone else does the driving.” Weaver also highlighted the benefit that public transportation provides to the commu-

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nity in terms of environmental issues through the use of clean-burning compressed natural gas. Nathan Rierson, junior film major, has used the bus service before and said he appreciates that it is accessible for CBU students. “I’ve taken RTA before and it gets you where you need to go easily. It’s a good system

that works well for college students,” Rierson said. Taylor Duncan, senior photography major, said the public transportation system is something from which students can benefit. “It’s nice because taking the bus is easy to access, especially for CBU students,” Duncan said. “I haven’t taken the bus yet, but now that I know students can ride for free, it sounds like a great option.” Weaver emphasized the key impacts of the symbiotic relationship RTA and local university students have and how important students are to Riverside’s public transportation industry. Weaver also said college students are a vital part of their service. CBU students can use RTA buses by simply swiping their student ID, which is a valid U-Pass, or showing it to the bus driver after boarding at any RTA stop.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 8, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 5

Magnolia Singers, Rhapsody and Lancer Chorus sing at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Riverside Three CBU choirs come together to host concert BY ALLIE BROWN STAFF WRITER

The Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music debuted its newest choral ensembles on, Nov. 4 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Riverside. Three groups gathered together to perform pieces from their extensive repertoire after months of preparation. Magnolia Singers, Rhapsody and Lancer Chorus each sang three to five pieces on their own and then came together to sing two combined pieces. This is the first time these groups have all performed a concert together, as well as their first concert with the new ensembles. This year, the women’s choir was split into two groups: Magnolia Singers and Rhapsody. Meanwhile, the male chorale was renamed Lancer Chorus. Under new direction, the groups began preparing for this concert by learning to sing

together as one, focusing on the text and musicality of their pieces and prioritizing spiritual bonding within the choir. “The chemistry we have built with one another will really come out at the first concert,” said Hunter Duran, freshman commercial music major and member of Lancer Chorus. Duran says that working on this performance has not only pushed the groups to work hard, but has also given the choirs time to bond. “Lancer Chorus has been working hard with the small four hours a week that we get. We’ve worked on getting to know the pieces, and each other, in a comfortable learning environment,” Duran said. Through performance and song, not only do the students get to inspire each other, but they also are able to inspire the audience. “We hope that the audience understands that even when they feel like situations are dark, there’s always a hope, they are never alone and God is always worthy to be praised,” said Juan Castaneda, conductor of Magnolia Singers. Castaneda said he appreciates that students do not just communicate through text but also through melody, which is

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Daniel Hanson, freshman chemistry major, and Kenneth Artry, freshman vocal performance major, lead a song in the CBU Lancer Chorus. something he believes no other arts discipline can accomplish. The ensembles sang a vast range of styles and texts, from Swahili to Latin to folk songs. Brooke Schweitzer, sophomore

nursing major and Rhapsody member, recalled “Jubilate Deo” by Dan Forrest as being her favorite piece from the performance. “We blend together as a

High school seniors spend 24 hours at CBU BY ADAM DOUGLAS A&E EDITOR

Many students at California Baptist University recall what it was like to be a high school senior and the tough decision they faced to select a college to attend after graduation. The new year is just around the corner, which means incoming freshmen are starting to scout potential options. CBU and student leadership aid in this search by giving soon-to-be high school graduates the opportunity to visit CBU to check out the campus with “24 at CBU,” a 24-hour, day-in-the-life experience. “24 at CBU” gives potential CBU students a more in-depth look at campus life than the average college tour. Nichole Sporcich, junior marketing major and event intern for “24 at CBU,” said this immersive method allows high school seniors to see what four years at CBU would look like. “We provide them with a

way to sit in on a class and sit in on Chapel, and they are able to stay the night with students. We also provide them with a late-night event and try to expose them to the culture we have here and get them excited about coming to CBU,” Sporcich said. The late-night events include a scavenger hunt. This gives the students a chance to bond and get familiar with the campus. Alexis Johnson, event intern and senior nursing major, was also a leader for the scavenger hunt and explained how the staff developed a mobile app that the students use to complete missions for the scavenger hunt. “It’s an app that we create and they get to pair up in groups of about 15 and have a leader go with them. All of the missions are on the app and you have to, for instance, go to the largest tree on campus and do ‘Ring Around the Rosie,’” Johnson said.

Johnson also said CBU gives out CBU swag as prizes. “You get so many points for each mission you complete and then whoever gets the most points gets this super-cool Adidas branded backpack,” Johnson said. Johnson said one of the reasons she enrolled at CBU was because she stayed for “24 at CBU.” Johnson said students enjoy the event so much that the university has a 50 percent enrollment rate, with one out of two students applying after spending the night on campus. Amanda Gann, junior biomedical engineering major, has been a host for “24 at CBU” and said helping the students is a fulfilling duty. “Being able to share my experience with them and help (with) their questions was the best part for me. I love CBU, so I love to share with them why it’s such a great school and all of the great opportunities and events CBU offers,” Gann said. Gann also agreed the im-

mersion is the greatest benefit students get from the event. “They get to be immersed in the culture of CBU they might be a part of for the next four years,” Gann said. Not only is “24 at CBU” an event for prospective students, but it is an event that current students can benefit from by hosting. “Hosting was a great experience. It’s such a cool opportunity to be able to show prospective new students how great CBU is and why I love CBU,” Gann said. The most recent “24 at CBU” event was Oct. 21, but the next event will run from Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. to Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. The event will include School of Music auditions, food, social events and more. Graduating high school seniors and CBU students interested in hosting prospective students can learn more about “24 at CBU” at calbaptist.edu/ admissions/undergraduate/ visit/visiting-campus.

Magnolia Church hosts Halloween block party BY TAYLOR FINN ASST. A&E EDITOR

Magnolia Church’s Halloween Block Party on Oct. 31 was a free event that allowed the community to come together as one. The party provided a place for families to come and trick or treat, eat and participate in fun activities such as carnival games. Magnolia Church, located on the corner of Magnolia and Adams streets, hosted the entire event. Volunteers from all throughout the community came together as one in an effort to help run the event. California Baptist University’s engineering students assisted in setting up and taking down the multiple game booths and the stage, which helped the church. Joni Lum, children minister at Magnolia Church, elaborated on how much the event meant to the community. “We just wanted to bless the community with a safe and fun night. Families may not feel safe going out on a night like

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Students and families at the block party, partake in Halloween-themed games to try and win candy. Halloween, so we provide that safe space for them,” Lum said. Some of the food items included s’mores, popcorn and cotton candy. Multiple vendors attended as well, offering their products for a small cost. The most notable vendor was, Kona Ice, offering shaved ice with a variety of flavors. Shanna Done, senior film major, said she enjoyed the free Halloween-themed activities

offered at the event. “I loved the carnival. It was so fun and there were a lot of cute activities that we could do for free. My favorite part was the make-your-own s’mores station for sure,” Done said. In addition to the vendors, Magnolia Church also had a variety of carnival-style game booths that were free of charge. From archery to ball toss, there was a game for everyone.

Kendall Billings, senior political science major, said she appreciated the student-friendly environment. “Overall, it was a great carnival for families. It was super-cute with so much to entertain visitors and their families,” Billings said. Kids and adults alike had a fun night at Magnolia Church’s Block Party filled with candy, laughter and good food.

choir the best on that song and I really like the harmonies in it,” Schweitzer said. The response to the entire performance was positive as the audience clapped, cheered and

whistled for the groups. Magnolia Singers, Rhapsody and Lancer Chorus performed to the best of their ability, and the energy in the room was electric from the crowds response.

Sesame Street teaches about drug addiction BY TAYLOR FINN ASST. A&E EDITOR

The popular children’s television show, “Sesame Street,” has released an online series that is supposed to help kids tackle tough topics. The series can be found on its official website, which is filled with various content that addresses issues children may deal with early on in life.

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It’s a good platform for them to learn about these things. It is a show that keeps them out of the dark. Denise Rivera, junior political science major

“Sesame Street in Communities” tries to relate to its viewers throughout difficult times, dealing with topics such as divorce, homelessness, death, addiction and foster care. The website even offers guidance on other topics such as eating healthy, learning to share and learning through play. Michael Eaton, professor of film, said he prefers shows that teach children important lessons from a Christian standpoint, such as “Veggie Tales.” “Sesame Street has been effective in the past in promoting positive values for kids, as well as positive role models. However, in today’s polarized society, it must be said that ‘Sesame Street’ definitely operates from a progressive perspective on the issues and would not be seen by Christian parents as friendly to some of their deeply held beliefs,” Eaton said. “Sesame Street in Communities” recently introduced a new Muppet to whom audiences have responded well, known as Karli, whose mom

struggles with addiction. Elmo explains to his young viewers during a walk in the park with his father that Karli’s mom had to go away, and when she came back, she looked and acted differently. Elmo’s dad then goes on to explain that Karli’s mom is dealing with a disease called addiction that may make her feel like she needs a “grownup drink” or “some other type of drug” to feel better. Elmo’s dad tries to explain how being addicted to something can cause someone to act strange. Since “Sesame Street” debuted in 1969 on PBS, it has taught generations of children about life issues that they may experience from an early age. It continues to do so today’s generation of growing and learning toddlers. Shanna Done, senior film major, said she appreciates that children will have this resource. “Children learning their favorite characters and television shows about difficult topics is great because it will explain it in a way that isn’t harmful for them because ‘Sesame Street’ is intended for kids,” Done said. The program also points out the reason Karli’s mom had to go away is because she needed to get help from another grown-up. In another skit, Karli talks to Elmo about the meetings her mom attends and explains that she does this because talking to friends about bad days makes everyone feel better. Which seems to be relatable for all. Denise Rivera, junior political science major, said she sees the value in creating awareness. “It’s a good platform for them to learn about these things. They will be able to understand why their friend’s mom is always late or why their own parents have issues. It is a show that keeps them out of the dark,” Rivera said.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

November 8, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 5

Students perform ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ BY DYANA VILLA

ASST. A&E EDITOR California Baptist University’s theater program will be staging a new comedy play, “The Servant of Two Masters,” for two consecutive weekends beginning Nov. 15. “The Servant of Two Masters” is an Italian comedy written by Carlo Goldoni in 1746. The play follows Beatrice — disguised as her dead brother while looking for his killer — and a servant, Truffaldino, who seeks an opportunity to be a servant of another master, Florindo, hence the title of the production. Stephanie Parshall, adjunct professor of theater and director of CBU’s “Servant of Two Masters,” said this production is in the style of commedia dell’arte, a physical comedic style that started in Italy during the Italian Renaissance and spread in the 14th century. “I have spent years studying this style of theater and had the opportunity to attend an inten-

sive program in Italy last year. It is exciting to bring an historical piece of literature to life in a style that is rarely produced in the U.S.,” Parshall said. Tyler Shelley, senior theater major, will play Clarice in this upcoming production. Shelley said when she heard of “Servant of Two Masters” she was excited to work on a commedia dell’arte performance. “Clarice is rather naive and spoiled, but I think that people will like her because, at the root of it all, she just wants love,” Shelley said. “I am like Clarice in more ways than one; Clarice is curious, fights for what she wants and she is also very expressive.” Shelley said she has spent much time trying to imitate Clarice’s actions and words to better inhabit her character and to understand what makes Clarice so aggressive in her search for love. The students in this production are getting a distinct chance to learn a new style of acting because they have to im-

itate a style written more than 400 years ago and make it relevant to today’s audience. “We do currently have a class at CBU that teaches commedia dell’arte and physical comedy in which two of the cast members are enrolled,” Parshall said. “We also teach about this style of theater in Theatre History I. It’s exciting for me to see the students apply their learning.” The show is expected to have plenty of antics and crazy plotlines. To best illustrate the scenes, the program has created a distinct set design for the performance. “We are utilizing an innovative set design by Garrett Replogle that allows us to move effortlessly through the multiple settings in the story. We have also added vignettes between scenes during the set changes to keep the illusion of life in Italy,” Parshall said. Gavin Duran, sophomore theater and comedic arts double major, plays the character of Truffaldino in “The Servant of Two Masters” and said he is

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Scott Rydelski, sophomore theater and comedic arts double major, and Joy Bennett, sophomore theater major, rehearse for the upcoming production of ‘Servant of Two Masters,’ which opens in Wallace Theatre Nov. 15. excited to step into his character’s shoes. “My character is the type of person who enjoys life and is content scraping by. I hope that everyone enjoys my character and relates to him in some way,” Duran said. Like Shelley, Duran said he related to his character, Truffaldino, and by taking on the role was able to learn from him.

“I see a lot of myself in my character; we both challenge ourselves by packing our schedules to the point of being overwhelmed,” Duran said. “Because of this, he has taught me to give myself some moments of peace and to take some breaks from time to time.” These performers have been rehearsing up to six days each week and putting time, dedi-

cation and patience into their acting skills to bring this performance to life. “The Servant of Two Masters” performance dates are Nov. 15—16, 21—22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students, and can be purchased online or at the box office located inside the Wallace Theatre lobby.

VOMO provides volunteer opportunities for students BY ADAM DOUGLAS A&E EDITOR

Students at California Baptist University volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some, being able to give back to their community and help those in need can be a fulfilling task. For others, volunteer work can be an opportunity to help them fulfill their major requirements or give them the experience they may need for their future careers. CBU recently signed up with a volunteer platform, VOMO, which gives students direct access to several volunteer opportunities in their community.

Julie Dobbins, director of Compassion and Women’s Ministries, helped connect the campus with VOMO and said it helps simplify finding volunteer work for students. “VOMO is an awesome resource because it consolidates the process of figuring out where and how to serve. Once you create an account with your CBU email, you can view projects listed by certain categories if you are hoping to serve in an area of specific interest, or you can view opportunities based on the individual projects local organizations are offering,” Dobbins said. Dobbins said she believes the best way for students to

volunteer with organizations is by being flexible with their needs. “One of the biggest things I would tell students is when you volunteer, while you often will gain a lot from the experience, you will enjoy your time most if you plan to serve based on the needs of the organization or people you’re working with,” Dobbins said. “(This) sometimes requires flexibility or being a little uncomfortable with the task.” said Dobbins. She also advises that students who sign up should stand by their commitments as it reflects on the campus. “When you sign up to volunteer, there is someone on the

other end expecting, planning and hoping for you to show up. We want to maintain positive relationships with our local partners, so we want to reflect commitment, reliability and eagerness to attend and serve well,” Dobbins said. Sami Emeish, intern for Spiritual Life and senior biomedical engineering major, said VOMO is a great resource for students who need volunteer hours for majors, such as engineering or nursing. “If you need volunteer hours or just want to serve on any day that you want, VOMO is a bulletin board for that,” Emeish said. “You don’t have to go out and ask someone for

volunteer opportunities. They go to one website, and the project description is there. It tells them when they can sign up, who their contact person is, what the address is. VOMO will remind them once they sign up to serve so they don’t forget. It’s an easy one-stop shop for anyone who wants to serve.” Hannah Elliot, junior nursing major, has used VOMO and said she finds it convenient for her schedule. “It’s super-nice and convenient because you get to pick your volunteer hours around your own schedule,” Elliot said. “I usually volunteer at environmental cleanups and beautification projects on the week-

end. I had a great experience with these projects because I got to physically see the change the organization does while also hanging out with friends from CBU.” VOMO is currently offering a variety of volunteer opportunities to students such as beautification cleanups, feeding the homeless population or even helping with cleanup at a local petting zoo. Students were sent an email Oct. 3 that included an invitation to sign up for VOMO. Those looking to volunteer can also sign up by visiting www. app.vomo.org or downloading the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

CBU to celebrate annual Yule festival at Medieval Times BY DYANA VILLA

ASST. A&E EDITOR As the holiday season arrives, California Baptist University has already begun celebrating with traditions on campus. CBU’s Yule event is one of the most anticipated events hosted that kicks off the winter season. This tradition dates back to 1955 and still stands strong to this day. Yule is another word for Christmas, which is why CBU throws this event close to Christmas break. This year, Yule will take place Nov. 15 at Medieval Times in downtown Buena Park. There will be live entertainment, a meal and interaction with performers. The attire for Yule this year is

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We’re so excited because we’ve been able to rent out the entire venue of Medieval Times, which increases our total capacity. Kristin Holderman, director of Campus Activity

semi-formal, meaning attendees can go all out or opt for a more casual look. Evan Chan, freshman undeclared major, said he is excited to attend Yule because it will be his first one and he does not know what to expect.

This year CBU decided to hold Yule at Medieval Times so it could be more affordable and allow more students to attend. The cost will be $25 per ticket instead of $50. David Suderman, junior biomedical engineering major, said he has never been to Yule, but the Medieval Times location has made him want to give it a try. “Other years, Yule seemed too formal for me. They always have a fancy dinner, but this year we will be having it at Medieval Times, which is more fun and makes it more interesting,” Suderman said. While Community Life will always face challenges in finding a balance of creating events that appeal to everyone, this new location is an opportuni-

Editor’s Review

Whether it be his public outbursts, his controversial comments on slavery or his widely criticized support for President Donald J. Trump, Kanye West somehow finds a way to make the world stop and pay attention to his albums, whether they care or not. However, leading up to “Jesus is King” (2019) there was very little controversy other than that he was making a gospel album. Since he released his last album “ye” (2018), West has spent less time tweeting and

more time performing his Sunday Service series in various locations, finding ways to be closer to God. Although West has expressed his faith publicly and on songs like “Jesus Walks” (2004), a gospel album from West in 2019 somehow feels more far-fetched than when DMX announced a gospel album in 2008. To give a truly unbiased opinion on an artist’s work, it is important to separate the artist from his work. Yet with West that seems impossible, as his ego has in a way become

ty that they said they hope will get more students involved by dressing up at a fun location and spending time together as a Lancer family. Kristin Holderman, director of Campus Activity, said Yule is a traditional event where students dress up for dinner and entertainment during the holiday season. “This Yule is different for a few reasons. We’re so excited because we’ve been able to rent out the entire venue of Medieval Times. which increases our total capacity, and we’re offering it to the students at a cheaper ticket price than in years past while still keeping the traditional elements of Yule intact,” Holderman said. Yule is a long-standing tradition at CBU that has expe-

ALBUM: “JESUS IS KING” ARTIST: KANYE WEST

synonymous with his music. West now publicly claims his mission is to spread the word of God, but that begs the question: How can one spread the word of Christ when he has been so inconsistent in his own thoughts? Removing West’s antics from the equation, “Jesus is King” is probably his most consistent piece of work both lyrically and sonically since “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” (2010). West feels focused and authentic when he speaks about God and his

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renewed mission. However, what “Jesus is King” possesses in focus, it lacks in depth. On “Closed on Sunday” West sings: “Follow Jesus, listen and obey” and that could almost appropriately summarize the whole album. It glorifies Christiani-

rienced changes and growth along with the growth of the university. “It has grown from an on-campus dinner with all students, staff and faculty to a semi-formal event off-campus with a nice meal and entertainment open to students. We want students to feel comfortable in what they wear, but it is still an opportunity to dress up,” Holderman said. Kevin Aleksak, sophomore business administration major, said he is thrilled to attend Yule this year. “I went last year and it was a fun experience because you got to hang out with friends and enjoy good food,” Aleksak said. “I plan to go this year; I would just like a fun, relaxed night out with friends.”

Aleksak said he enjoys the social aspect of Yule and being able to change his wardrobe for the night. “My favorite part of Yule is dressing up and seeing everyone else all dressed up. (This year) there will be more time to talk with people rather than sit and listen to a comedian the whole time,” Aleksak said. Yule is an event all students should consider attending at least once. It is an opportunity for students to dress formally and make long-lasting memories of their college years. Tickets for Yule are currently being sold for $25 in the Community Life Lounge and the event will be held Nov. 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and the tournament begins at 8:15 p.m.

BY ADAM DOUGLAS A&E EDITOR ty and tells listeners to follow, but does not offer a compelling enough reason as to why they should. The highlights of the album’s 27 minutes are “Follow God,” “Everything We Need” and “Use this Gospel,” which is an awesome reunification of Pusha-T and No Malice, formerly known as Clipse. Per usual, the production, harmonies and arrangements are top-notch and the choir backings over production from artists such as Timbaland, BoogzDaBeast and West himself

make the album feel “gospel,” yet it still allows West to keep his swagger and be himself. Though this may not end up being everyone’s favorite West album, it is one that can be appreciated when considering his mental and emotional instability over the years. He finally feels grounded, his sound is cohesive and he has a clear vision for the message he wants to spread. One could only hope that this is a consistent path he will stay on, but only time will tell where West goes next.

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November 8, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 5

SPORTS briefs

Lancers finish second after topping their 2018 success with 13 wins

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

The 11-14 Lancers began the second round of Western Athletic Conference competition on Oct. 26 when they faced the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. CBU has played tough against some of the best teams in the conference and has only been swept once in conference play. Most notably, the Lancers took preseason WAC favorite New Mexico State University to five sets in a close loss on the road.

BY YVONNE CHAVIRA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

The Lancers men’s soccer team finished its season overall 5-11-2 and went 4-5-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. This is an improvement compared to the 2018 season where the team finished 5-6 in the conference. To prepare for the season the team worked closely with their strength and conditioning coach, Jason Quan, who set up voluntary training sessions throughout the week. “The Riverside heat helped us get in shape and build that mental toughness we used during the season,” said Victor Aguirre, senior business administration major. Goalkeeper Albert Escuin, senior business administration major, faced 22 shots, saved 10 and allowed only two goals this season. Escuin said it well when he explained soccer as a distinct sport that makes the players push through all of its difficulties. Through tough times on the playing field, Escuin said he

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Daniel Simonsen, freshman undeclared major, advances the ball up the field against University of California Riverside. continued to push through in the goal net when he thought about the players, coaches, trainers, friends and family who wanted to see him succeed and have fun. “All of these things, plus the feeling of brotherhood, created within the players because of the amount of time spent together makes it so that no matter what is going on, giving up is not an option,” Escuin said. CBU had some great wins in the Western Athletic Conference, picking up a 4-0 victory against The University of Las Vegas, then continuing a tough match against the Airforce Academy, which lead into overtime where the Lancers picked

up a 2-1 win. The Lancers also had some close battles against tough opponents, such as the Seattle University Redhawks and the Utah Valley Wolverines. Overall, the Lancers improved their possession statistics, and their shots and corners are superior to their opposition, explained Coe Michaelson, head coach of men’s soccer. Aguirre said his senior focus was to improve as a team and individually. “It carried on to our success because we were determined to keep fighting no matter how tough things got,” Aguirre said. “Despite losing a lot of close games, we were a tough team

,to beat and very rarely got outplayed once the team developed the character it needed.” This is the team’s second year playing NCAA DI and right now they are playing for pride purposes, Michaelson said. “It’s a challenge because our opponents all have something to play for in terms of conference tournaments and we are playing for pride,” said Michaelson. “This imbalance has been evident at times, but we have good, hard-working guys.” Overall, the Lancers have had a season of great improvement. “We are on a better side than last year in most ways,” Michaelson said.

CBU Student Athlete Advisory Committee helps guide Lancers BY ADIT WRATSANGKA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee is a committee that provides student-athletes a place to get together and discuss concerns about athletics. Every member school of the NCAA is required to have an SAAC to give student-athletes direct information and a voice in the organization and California Baptist University is no exception. “The Student Athlete Advisory Committee is the liaison between the Athletic Department and the student-athlete body,” said Abbie Gortsema, supervisor of CBU’s SAAC. Frank Wyshinski, senior business administration major

and president of CBU SAAC, said the committee represents the voice of student-athletes at CBU, both in trying to affect change of policy on campus and in organizing community service events around the city of Riverside. “We do general outreach of the teams and see if we can help them with any problems,” Wyshinki said. “Our main point is to make sure the student-athletes here are treated fairly.” Kiree Lowe, sophomore health science major and diver, said the SAAC helped create a community between athletic teams and student-athletes. “They promote our games and school spirit,” Lowe said. The SAAC is a fully student-run committee with two

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Our main point is to make sure the student-athletes here are treated fairly.

Frank Wyshinski, senior business administration major and president of CBU SAAC

advisers, Gortsema and Rachel Keys, who are present to supervise and facilitate discussion. Gortsema serves as the assistant director of compliance for athletics while Keys is the assistant athletic director for student support and senior woman administrator. “I only coordinate events.

The student-athletes are in charge of planning and cleaning up social events,” Gortsema said. “I put them in contact with the right people so the events can happen.” Gortsema said the SAAC was asked to be more involved in the organization after the university’s transition to NCAA DI. “Every time there is a new (NCAA) legislation that comes out, I share it with SAAC and they will vote if they support it, not, or abstain,” Gortsema said. The committee held a fall SAAC social for the athletes to get together on Oct. 6 and is currently holding a canned food drive in which student-athletes distribute canned food for the homeless during the holiday season.

CROSS COUNTRY The Lancer women captured their second straight conference title by taking first at the Western Athletic Conference Championships in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 2. The Lancers had an unprecedented number of top finishers, claiming the top five times. Anett Somogyi, senior biology major, took home her second individual title in as many years. Ten runners from the women’s team were named All-WAC, including nine first-teamers. The men’s team finished as the conference runners-up, falling to Utah Valley University by just three points and placing four runners on the All-WAC first team. Head Coach Adam Tribble was named WAC Coach of the Year and Andrea Kolbeinsdottir, freshman biomedical sciences major, and Zlatko Kozuhar, freshman undecared major, both earned WAC Freshman of the Year Awards.

MEN’S WATER POLO CBU is an even 3-3 in Western Water Polo Association Action after edging the Air Force Academy 12-10 in overtime on Nov. 2. The Lancers sit at 19th in the nation and have won eight of their last 11 games with all three of those recent losses coming against ranked teams. The Lancers have two more matchups Nov. 8-9 at Concordia University, Irvine and at home against the University of Redlands before hosting the WWPA Championships Nov. 22-24.

GOLF For both golf teams, the fall portion of the season has come to a close and the teams will resume their seasons in 2020. The women’s team has earned top-six finishes in each of its last three tournaments. The Lancers notched their best finish of the year with a third-place showing at the Little Rock Golf Classic in Arkansas Oct. 27-29. Their season will pick up again after the holidays on Jan. 25. The men’s team continued to show improvement over the course of the fall season. Ivan Monsalve, junior sports analytics major, posted his best finish with tenth place at the Visit Stockton Invite. The men’s team will look to continue improvement when its season resumes Feb. 10.

LANCER of the issue

NAME: Albert Escuin

YEAR:

Senior

MAJOR: Business Administration

SPORT:

Soccer

NOTABLE HONORS: • All-WAC Honorable Mention (2018) • WAC Defensive player of the week (October 2018, October 2019)

WHY CBU? “I chose CBU because I felt it was the right place for me when I was in conversation with the coaches. The environment of the school, the soccer program and Southern California were things that really fit what I was looking for.”

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: “My biggest accomplishment has been being able to balance soccer and my major in business and (benefit) from both of them. I am happy about everything I have learned in this experience because it has made me grow up.”

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Albert Escuin, senior business administration major, drop kicks the ball in a Western Athletic Conference game.

FAVORITE MEMORY? “I met not only people from all around the world on my team, but also professors and people outside my program or athletics who have become really important to me in this time and I am sure they will stay the same in the future.”

FOOD PREFERENCES? “As an athlete I have to eat healthy and take care of my body, fueling it with the proper food. That is why the ADC and El Monte are the best places for me. The poke place and Shake Smart are tasty and healthy options, as well.”

OPINION LANCER ON THE STREET

November 8, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 5

What is your favorite study space on campus?

Alexandria Gomez Freshman Behavioral science and Christian studies double major

“The four benches behind the library and a fountain where it’s really calming. You can hear soft water that sounds like a waterfall.”

Charlie Pena Senior Biology major

Simina Tiprigan Sophomore Biology major

“The Commuter Lounge because the back area is a place where other people study but don’t really talk to each other — just focus on their studies.”

“The lawn in Stamps Courtyard. I just love laying a blanket down to study with friends because we have good weather and I like to people-watch.”

Luke Dix Junior Mechanical engineering major

Belle Balkan Freshman Healthcare administration major

“The computer lounge in the Engineering Building because the computer lounge has programs that I don’t have on my own computer.”

“Either Wanda’s or the lawn in Stamps Courtyard. The lawn because it’s outside and you’re around people, and Wanda’s because I like the atmosphere.”

We must punish cyberbullies Take a break from cellphone

BY SIENNA DARULA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Smartphones have become an integral part of society throughout the last decade. We have reached the point in which it is difficult to find someone who does not own a smartphone, much less someone who does not have a cell phone at all. According to eMarketer’s 2019 Time Spent With Media report, the average adult in the United States spends two hours and 55 minutes on a smartphone each day. That adds up to more than 20 hours each week and about a month and a half each year. eMarketer reports that in 2019, for the first time, people spent more time on mobile devices than watching TV, and the trend will continue in that direction. The crazy thing about those statistics is that they include all adults in the United States — not just college students. It is likely that the average time spent on mobile devices and cellphones is even higher for college students, given that most of us tend to use social media, messaging and other apps more than our parents and grandparents. With so many hours spent on smartphones, people in the United States are changing.

There is less social interaction in our day-to-day lives. Instead of talking to people when waiting in lines for food, people pull out their phones and talk to people digitally, browse social media, play games or pretend to be doing something just to avoid making eye contact with other people around. Excess cellphone usage has also been linked to social media addiction. According to Addiction Center, social media addiction occurs when someone becomes overly concerned with social media, which leads to mood changes, emotional preoccupation, withdrawal symptoms and potential conflicts with others. Every week, I get a notification on my iPhone from Screen Time telling me how much time I spent on my phone, and it is shocking to think that even during my busiest weeks I can spend almost three hours on my phone each day. Whether we are setting an alarm before bed, sending text messages or watching silly videos, our cell phones are a huge part of our lives. While they should not be taken for granted, they should also be used with limitations. Set limits and be mindful of how much time you spend on your phone is useful versus how much is wasteful or excessive. It is fair to want to keep up with things, such as social media or the latest memes, but do not let that take too much time from your day. Make time for yourself, but also step outside of your comfort zone. Invite friends over or go off-campus and hang out. Do not let your phone take up a month and a half of your year. Find balance and remember that life goes on without technology.

BY ABIGAIL WOLF MANAGING EDITOR

Bullying is absolutely horrible, and it is tragic that anyone ever experiences that kind of pain. As we dive into the digital age, new types of bullying have risen, including bullying via social media and the internet, known as cyberbullying. We must as a generation rise up to end this unacceptable behavior. When one asks students today if they have ever experienced or seen bullying in its traditional form, many will say no. But while this may seem like

an improvement from previous generations, bullying is actually just often hidden from an outsider’s view. Many bully via the internet because they are protected by anonymity and feel they can say and do whatever they want without real repercussions. So what can we do to end cyberbullying? The first step is to document any cyberbullying that occurs and report cyberbullying or offensive content to the school or university a student is attending, as well as to the social media platform. If threats are physical, it may be best to report it to the police. While an ending to all cyberbullying may be too ambitious a goal for any one generation, a consistent punishment for it must be established to reprimand this behavior. This punishment could be as simple as shutting down the social media accounts of cyberbullies or restricting the person’s access. Some states already have anti-bullying

laws against cyberbullying, but there is still much improvement needed in this area. Some of these 38 states with laws include punishments of suspending minors from school, a fine ranging from $500 to $10,000, and between three months to three years of jail time depending on the severity of the crime. Daniel J. Solove, author of “The Future of Reputation: Gossip, Rumor and Privacy on the Internet,” said he believes society needs better anti-cyberbullying education. In an online article, Solove writes, “We teach people the consequences of things like unsafe driving, but not that what we do online could have serious consequences.” All people — especially students — need to be educated that their actions online matter. Even if it seems less real online, all actions have consequences. While some are concerned punishment against cyberbullying could hurt one’s free speech rights, it is important to

remember this speech is only restricted when it is harmful to others and goes against school, state and social media policies. To those unconcerned with cyberbullying as a modern societal issue, the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Systemexit disclaimer icon shows 14.9 percent of high school students were electronically bullied in the 12 months prior to their survey. This survey relied on self-reporting, and the statistics are actually estimated to be much higher. StopBullying.gov emphasizes the special concerns of cyberbullying — it is persistent, permanent and hard to notice. When someone experiences cyberbullying via social media, it can feel constant and make the victim feel like the situation is hopeless. Cyberbullying must have more drastic legal and societal consequences if we want to end the string of torment, harassment and suicide destroying today’s youth.

Not all should go for master’s

BY RANDI WUFLESTAD LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Enrolling in graduate school directly out of college may be a no-brainer for some students. In fields such as medicine, extra schooling is required, and

for other fields it can often lead to higher paying jobs. But what about for the rest of us? The process of obtaining a master’s degree typically requires an extensive amount of time and money, which ultimately raises another question: Is it worth all the debt students will most likely face after completing a master’s degree? A single master’s degree can easily rack up a hefty bill. In 2017, the College Board reported that debt from graduate students obtaining master’s and professional degrees accounted for 40 percent of national student loan debt in the United States, coming in at $1.5 trillion dollars.

When considering the cost, obtaining a master’s degree may not be worth it if debt cannot be paid off within a reasonable period of time. According to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, engineering, computer science and business were among the highest degrees benefiting from master’s degrees in 2015 with an average pay increase of $20,000 to $30,000 annually. In contrast, fields such as mathematics, communications and social sciences saw little to no increase with master’s degrees. For some, a master’s degree can be more of a personal de-

sire than a necessity. Master’s degrees can offer more in-depth knowledge and understanding in one’s field. This desire could easily persuade someone to embark on the pricey voyage with the risk of little payoff. Ultimately, the payoff will depend on job demand and whether a master’s degree is required or even desired by employers within that field. This uncertainty can make it difficult to know how to make the right decision. People should take a look at the benefits of getting their master’s degree before taking the plunge to determine whether the undertaking is really worth the time and money.

Friends of the opposite gender are important

BY CHRISTIAN SPANGLER DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

The idea that men and women should not or cannot be just friends can be a harmful one. There are those who argue that

those involved inevitably develop feelings. Of course, this does sometimes happen, but one loses out on the perspectives of 50 percent of the human population by not having friends of the opposite sex. As a result of biological differences, men and women often have different perspectives on things. Unless you have been living under a rock with just those of the same gender, this is no surprise. If you only mingle with the in-group of the same sex, these distinct perspectives come across as foreign or alien. It becomes easy to see the opposite gender as across some imagined chasm, with people in such

binary situations making comments like: “Men are brutish pigs!” or “Women are entitled and emotional.” If people develop a negative view of the opposite sex because they do not spend time getting to know them just as the men or women next door, they will likely have a harder time communicating in romantic relationships. It can also negatively impact their relations with opposite gender co-workers, church members, etc. The simple solution is to make a point at starting new friendships with people of the opposite gender if you do not already have them. If one does

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The simple solution is to make a point at starting new friendships with people of the opposite gender if you don’t already have them.

not interact with a group of people, he or she will view everyone in that group as homogenous, but if they start befriending them, they will quickly see that not all men are alike and not all women are alike. On a personal note, I enjoy

hanging out with my platonic female friends just as much as my male friends. They have taught me so much, which makes me a better and more understanding person. If more people know how those in the other gender group think and have platonic relationships with them, then they are less likely to have biased, negative views of the opposite sex. Of course, as mentioned above, there is always the risk that one person catches feelings and the other person does not. Almost everyone has had an unrequited crush and it can be painful in the moment. However, this pain does not out-

weigh all the benefits. Besides, if someone tends to develop feelings for every person of the opposite gender they meet, then perhaps he or she needs to re-evaluate how to approach others and strive to learn the difference between minor romantic twinges and meaningful attraction. It is important to form friendships with people of the opposite sex. It discourages in-group bias and dysfunction, while encouraging understanding and promoting incite toward others’ perspectives. As a final amazing perk, one will likely gain some meaningful friendships that will make life brighter and far more fun.

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November 8, 2019 · Volume 67 · Issue 5

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