THE BANNERJanuary 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7

A California Baptist University Campus Publication

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Obama named 44th president

Barack Hussein Obama officially became the 44th President of the United States at noon on Jan. 20, 2009 and called on a nation in crisis to enter into a “new era of responsibility.” Millions of Americans gathered in front of the nation’s capitol to bear witness to the swearing in of the country’s first African American President.

Obama recited the oath of office with his hand on the same Bible that was used by Abraham Lincoln 148 years ago at his 1861 inaugural and, with that, the 47-year-old senator inherited a White House built by the hands of slaves. In his inaugural address that was just over 2400 words in length, he noted his unlikely path by saying he was “a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.”

It is common knowledge that Obama

is greatly influenced by Lincoln and John F. Kennedy and has often referenced them in his oratory in the past. Despite consulting Kennedy’s famed speech writer, Ted Sorensen, in preparation for his first Presidential speech, Obama asked Americans to recall the hardships the founding fathers faced during the Revolutionary War and echoed the hope and perseverance of George Washington.

"Let it be told to the future world that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet it,” Obama said.

From the podium on a frigid day in Washington, D.C., Obama addressed some difficult issues the nation faces today, including the greatest economic recession in a generation and two wars in the Middle East.

“We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waiver in its defense,” Obama said. He declared that America is “ready to lead once more,” as a “friend of each nation and every

man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity.”

He called for bold and swift action to the dire state of the economy in a nation rocked by unemployment, a broken health care system and energy dependence. He offered concrete details in his efforts to build and transform the country and to “harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories.”

"Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin the work of remaking America,” Obama said.

For the first time in inaugural history, the President spoke directly to the Islamic nations and did not shrink away from his stiff note in the name of national security.

“To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history—but that we will a extend a hand if you

are wiling to unclench your fist,” Obama said. Obama praised former President George

W. Bush for serving the country and for the generosity bestowed upon him throughout the transition of power, but he also signaled a clean break from the Bush era and his intention to reshape the nation’s leadership.

“The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works, whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified,” he said.

Racial, generational and party lines were invisible on America’s front lawn where the largest crowd in history gathered for the inaugural of the 56th Presidential term. The onlookers continued along Pennsylvania Avenue for the inaugural parade, cheering for the President and First Lady as they stepped out of their armored limousine to walk during portions of the procession and wave to the

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enthusiastic crowds. Mr. and Mrs. Obama began their day

attending a service at St. John’s Church followed by coffee at the White House with the Bushes, Cheneys and Bidens. Later, Joseph R. Biden Jr.. was sworn into office as Vice President by Justice John Paul Stevens shortly before Obama was sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Justice Roberts, swearing in a President for the first time, stumbled over the oath, causing Obama to pause when he realized the error and had to repeat the words out of order. The flubbed line in the 35-word oath appeared all but forgotten when the President greeted him with a friendly slap on the back later at the Capitol luncheon.

The day steeped in tradition continued as the Obamas joined lawmakers for lunch at the Capitol’s Statuary Hall, welcomed by California’s senior senator, Dianne Feinstein of San Francisco. As Chairwoman of the Joint Congressional Committee of Inaugural Ceremonies, she also had introduced the inaugural ceremony, telling the sea of Americans gathered on the front lawn of the Capitol that “future generations will mark this moment as the turning point of real and necessary change.”

A frightening incident occurred during the celebratory luncheon when Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 76, of Massachusetts, suffered a seizure. Colleagues rushed to his side, and he was taken by ambulance to Washington Hospital Center. Obama offered somber condolences for his close friend and Senate icon. The hospital’s chairman of neurosurgery later said that Kennedy would stay overnight

as fatigue had caused the seizure but added that he was “feeling well.” Kennedy revealed in May that he had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer. He underwent surgery in June at Duke University.

Despite the historical and celebratory day in Washington, Obama remained sobered by the state of a battered nation. After the ten inaugural balls on the President’s evening schedule and the new first family’s first night in the White House, he would awake with all

the nation’s challenges waiting for him on his desk. His first official day as leader of the free world would be as uncertain as his road to the White House had once seemed, and he would begin the work in “this winter of hardship” of this great “patchwork country.”

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On Jan. 1, the state of California passed a law prohibiting the use of texting while driving. The bill specifically states that “A person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication.”

This law was put into effect soon after the law passed this summer that prohibits the use of a handheld cell phone while driving, in hopes of keeping the roads safer.

The texting law will be enforced with a $20 fine on the first violation, followed by $50 fines for any further violations. Police officers may ticket a driver for using a handheld cell phone while driving without any other traffic offense taking place. No violation points will be given as a result of the offense and there are exceptions for emergency personnel.

California is not the first state to enforce this law. There are many states that ban text messaging on the roads, including those that

ban it completely and those that ban it only for novice drivers, those who are new to driving, or school bus drivers. These states include Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey and Washington. Other countries such as France, Australia, Germany, Russia, Japan and Austria have made texting while driving illegal, as well. This shows the severity of this safety issue.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill on Sept. 24, 2008. “Building on legislation already helping save lives in California, I am happy to sign this bill because it further encourages safe and responsible driving,” Schwarzenegger said. “Banning electronic text messaging while driving will keep drivers’ hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, making our roadways a safer place for all Californians.”

When a driver is text messaging while driving, the probability of the driver getting into a car crash increases. It is four times more likely that there will be an accident that could seriously injure the driver as well

as passengers.When asked about this new law,

California Baptist University students’ answers were diverse and covered a wide range of opinions. Freshman Sarah Sonke said, “Texting while driving really is not as bad as it is made out to be. Sometimes it can be useful to relay information and does not

take all your attention off of driving, while a phone call might.”

On the other hand, freshman Bree Rauschenbach said, “It is like drinking and driving because you are not fully concentrated on the road, because you are influenced by the technology of your cell phone. But I text while driving anyway.”

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Texing while driving is distracting and it causes you to take your hands off the wheel and drive with your knees. (Photo Illustration by Kyle Meyer).

For further information, contact: Dr. Daniel W. Skubik, Professor of Law, Ethics & Humanities College of Arts & Sciences, California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504 Tel: (951) 343-4288 / Fax: (951) 343-4520 / Email: dskubik@calbaptist.edu

All showings will be presented in Mission Hall, Room 109 @ 6:00 P.M.

Opportunity for discussion & dialogue will follow each film

Monday, Feb 9:Operation Valkyrie: The Stauffenberg Plot to Kill Hitler [Not the new movie with Tom Cruise, but a far more realistic and historically accurate account of the conspiracy against Hitler and his inner circle]

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Art at California Baptist University is moving to the next level by adding live, clothed models to facilitate a class in drawing the human form.

To remain consistent with the polices of the university, Duncan Simcoe, Associate Professor of Visual Art, has modified the class to include different clothing styles. Simcoe is concerned with preparing students to be successful artists in every way.

Simcoe hired two females and two males to pose for the new class. The people that Simcoe hired are not professional models but are actually students who attend CBU.

Simcoe explained that each person will have four to six sessions, where the art students will sketch them, and each session will be about three hours. They will not be expected one to sit perfectly still for three hours straight,. They will only have to sit for up to twenty minutes at a time, to make sure they continue to get enough blood flowing to all body parts.

The models will be standing, sitting or lying down to maximize the different shapes the human body can form. Each student is contacted prior to the sitting to be informed on what types of outfits to wear, which can be anything from business attire to workout clothes.

The course description states that the purpose of the course is to develop facility at rendering the human form in a variety of dry media. The context for this is drawing from live models (clothed), augmented with anatomical drawing exercises It will also introduce students to the metaphorical/expressive possibilities of the human form.

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Redevelopment is taking place on the corner of California and Monroe. A Maxi-Foods Supermarket and a small Dairy Queen sit on the corner lot now However,. the City of Riverside Redevelopment Agency, plans to expand and renovate Maxi-Foods and Dairy Queen and plans to add a Rite-Aid and a Little Caesar’s Pizza restaurant to the center.

This new development will be known as the California Square. It is just over a mile from California Baptist University, and will be a great convenience to CBU students within the next year.

Little Caesar’s Pizza is known for their $5 pizzas which is a great deal for college students on a budget. The Dairy Queen currently in the center is older, so the renovation should draw more customers in.

“I’m excited there will be a nicer Dairy Queen because I love ice cream,” Nicole Lee, CBU freshman, said.

Another great aspect of California Square is the Rite-Aid. Currently, CBU students have a CVS within walking distance of the school. This development will add another drugstore that will be in walking distance. Many students may not be aware of the existence of this center, but hopefully after the development is finished students will take advantage of having a supermarket along with an affordable pizza place so close by.

California Square will have condominiums along with the new stores. Phase one of this development is set to open this year.

New art class at CBU

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California Baptist University’s art program adds courses in drawing the human form using live models. (Photo by Danielle Morgan)

Protestors march from corner to corner with signs showing their feelings on the Gaza war conflict at the demonstration on Jan. 9. (Photo by Kenton Jacobsen)

Chants of “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” rang through the streets on Jan. 9, as more than 200 protestors gathered just outside the entrance to University of California, Riverside. The demonstration was organized by the Islamic Center of Riverside, and their director Mustafa Kuko was present. “We just want to show our position as far as what is going on in Gaza and we’re against that. We’re against

the killing of innocent people, the killing of women, bombing of schools and school kids and hospitals. There is no reason for all that,” Kuko said.

The protest attracted people primarily of Palestinian descent especially those with family who live in the region, like 17-year old Haman Nujar who was at the protest with his brother Youseff. “My whole dad’s side is there and some of my mom’s side. They’re all out of their houses, they go to schools and even though they went to some

schools, the UN schools and they still got hit there,” Nujar said.

However, there were others less affected by the conflict who still came out. “I’m a concerned citizen. I think this situation over there has reached the point of where more people of all races should express their outrage,” Robert Melsh a member of a local Unitarian church and friend of Kuko, said.

[Editors Note: Please look for further coverage of the Gaza conflict in future issues]

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“One, two, three . . . ONE! One, two, three . . . TWO!” The cool early morning air surrounding the Stamps Courtyard at California Baptist University is broken by the echoes of push-ups, sit-ups and jumping jacks being counted by the leaders of tomorrow.

While the rest of us spend our mornings gripping to every last second in our beds, Army ROTC cadet Mark Graham rolls out of his before dawn to a morning of drills and “PT” (that’s physical training for “civilians”).

After recently signing a contract with the United States Army, his days and those of many other cadets around campus, are full of not only CBU classes, but ROTC courses in military history, tactics, training and leadership all designed to train the next generation of national leaders.

The Army ROTC program offers many great training, scholarship and leadership opportunities to students interested in pursuing a career in the military. Full tuition, room and board and a monthly stipend are just some of the options available to ROTC cadets.

Although he was raised in Canada and attended high school in Taiwan (where his parents are missionaries), Graham, now a history major at CBU, discovered that the atmosphere in Canada was not something he wanted to be a part of. “I attended the University of British Colombia and found that Canada wasn’t what I thought it was,” Graham said, in reference to his first two years of college.

Graham found that the general Canadian

mentality was one centered in being an immigrant from one’s mother country; about being French or British, but not caring to develop a sense of Canadian identity. In hopes of a nation united, Graham decided to move to America to attend his mother’s alma mater, CBU.

While some ROTC cadets may be in the program for the scholarship, for Graham and others, it is about more than the money or future job opportunities. Because his parents are missionaries, Graham’s schooling was already financially covered so the scholarship offer wasn’t really a motivation. “I want to serve my country. I’m an American. I want to lead,” Graham said. “I’m not sure yet, but I feel like God has gifted me as a natural leader, but I’m not sure how I am going to use those abilities yet.”

“It’s tough at times. Sometimes I ask myself ‘What did I get myself into?’ It can be a little overwhelming at times. You learn to take naps,” Graham said, in reflecting on the difficulties of being in ROTC. However, he said it is definitely worth it. “The camaraderie you feel with the other cadets really gives you that feeling that you are a part of something bigger.”

When asked about his advice for those considering joining the ROTC, Graham replied, “If you are in it for the money, don’t do it. But if you have one ounce of patriotism in you, you should join. We live in the finest country in the world and yet but only 3% of the US population serves in the military. I consider service a small price to pay for the freedom I enjoy. Plus you get to shoot big guns.”

ROTC cadet, Mark Graham is proud to be serving his country. (Photo by Eric McFarland)

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They do not have lives now, so they can save other peoples lives later. California Baptist University nursing students demonstrate incredible discipline, hard work and sacrifice.

One of these hard working students is Leah Sanders. Originally from San Diego, Sanders is a senior nursing student at CBU. She lived in San Diego until she was 13 years old, then her family packed up everything and moved to Manila, Philippines.

Her parents are missionaries in Manila and have been there for eight years. Sanders moved to the Philippines when she was just about to start a new chapter of her life – high school. Sanders was involved in Bible studies, soccer, basketball, rugby and track and field while attending Faith Academy,

the largest “missionary kid” school in Asia.Leah has two younger siblings, a sister

and brother, both of whom attend Point Loma Nazarene University. She chose CBU because while visiting other schools around Southern California, she did not feel as welcome as when she stepped onto the CBU campus.

“I was debating between being a dental hygienist and a nurse but I was scared of needles,” Sanders said. “I decided to be a nurse when God changed my heart to get over my fear of needles and help other people rather than what made me comfortable.”

Sanders believes the most challenging part of nursing is the tests and going to the hospital and realizing there is so much more for her to learn. “The most fun and rewarding part of being a nursing student is meeting each new patient and being able to advocate for them. I can be there to talk

with them and be there with them when they need help the most,” Sanders said.

Leah is part of the third graduating nursing class and will receive her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in Spring 2010. “I want to work in a hospital and go on medical missions trips wherever the Lord leads me,” Sanders said.

When Leah is not studying to save a life, she is normally hanging out with her roommates, watching movies or shopping. “Shopping is a good stress reliever,” she said.

“Leah is a nice, loving, caring, compassionate person and will be a great nurse once she is done with school,” roommate Alysha Yarbrough said.

Although it may seem like nursing students are studying all the time, just remember, “We don’t have lives now, so we can save yours later.”

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Leah Sanders is set to graduate in Spring 2010. (Photo by Reina Mendez)

saving lives Around the World

The black and white video-recording of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the broadcast of Barack Obama’s inauguration provide evidence of the progress American society has made in regards to bringing down racial barriers.

This year Martin Luther King, Jr.’s holiday was observed one day before the President’s inauguration. Obama could be considered the legacy of King fulfilled as the first African American president.

Kyra Barrientos, junior at California Baptist University, believes that “the inauguration of President Obama will affect the way that people celebrate the MLK holiday. How long that will last— only time will tell.”

Obama and King complement each other. Both planted a seed of revolution and harvested a positive response from American audiences.

The holiday was founded in 1983 during the presidency of Ronald Reagan. It was created to celebrate King’s accomplishments,

but more specifically to promote service in communities.

“It is a day of volunteering to feed the hungry, rehabilitate housing, tutoring those who can’t read, mentoring at-risk youngsters, consoling the broken-hearted and a thousand other projects for building the beloved community of his dream,” Coretta Scott King wrote on the page entitled “The Meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday” on thekingcenter.org.

According to MLKday.gov, this year’s theme is “Make it a day on, not a day off.”

“Usually people just see this day as a day off from school or work, but since we just elected an African American president people will see it as a special day,” Maria Haro, CBU freshmen said.

This day of service has also received publicity from First Lady Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama sent an e-mail message to registered followers on Monday, Jan. 12 to plant a seed of motivation to volunteer and serve.

Community members in Riverside, Calif. were able to celebrate the holiday with the 16th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. walk-a-thon held on the holiday. It started

at Stratton community center located on Martin Luther King Blvd. and ended at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium in Downtown Riverside. This event was held in conjunction with the Mayor’s Youth Council and Riverside Community College Teachers Prep Program.

King fought for racial equality and justice while using nonviolent methods. His famous speech by the Lincoln Memorial was based on his dream to rise up and live out the true meaning that all men were created equal.

Students of the current generation can directly connect and apply King’s victories to their personal lives.

“If it was not for him I would not have friends of different races like I do have,” Haro said.

Other significant social revolutions were

inspired by King and because of that America should celebrate his accomplishments.

“MLK left a lasting effect on the USA not only because of what he did, but the hope that he gave young children as well as older people,” Barrientos said.

Sources: mlkday.gov, thekingcenter.org/holiday

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It is the concept that is sweeping the nation, touching the hearts of millions of television viewers nationwide. It is the show that is changing lives, one “bro” at a time. MTV’s newest series, “Bromance,” is the reality show about “The Hills” star Brody Jenner and his search for a new best friend. “A ‘bromance’ is a bond between you and your go-to guy,” Jenner said.

Bromances are sweeping the nation and one of the most unique bromances in southern California can be found right here at California Baptist University.

For Patrick Dietz, Jake Hartson, Tyler

McGinnis, Austin Knutson and Mike Swope, it was bromance at first sight in the fall of 2007. “We were all interested in the same girl, [and] after weeks of camaraderie and romantic explosions, we decided that we were destined to become legendary friends,” Austin Knutson said. “Things obviously didn’t work out with the girl, but it worked out with us.” The group of five has been inseparable ever since.

“This group of boys is definitely the main bromance of CBU,” Lindsay Wager, a close friend of the boys said. “They do everything together. They live together, eat together, share the same clothes, and they even do each other’s hair. They are the funniest group of guys on campus and that’s why they are all such great friends.”

“We have a strict daily routine that we stick to almost religiously. We wait for all of us to wake up and then we go to classes for the day,” Dietz said. “Then, at lunchtime, we find at least one of us to go to the caf with to eat. Then night prevails and thus we are the biggest noise complaint in Rose Garden.”

However, according to Knutson, “We never have a daily routine. I think that’s how we differ from a lot of people. We think of something random and new to try every day.”

A bromance is not complete without a sick pad to ‘kick it’ at. “The five guys spend their time between their two Rose Garden apartments that are located right next door to each other. There may be a wall that divides the two apartments, but the wall is no match for these best buddies. It is only on a rare occasion that the boys are not all occupying the same room,” Ashley Duquesnel, a friend, said.

The place that they call their “fun zone” is located in Rose Gardens 308 and 309. Even though they consider themselves to be the number one noise complaint in Rose Gardens, Hartson said, “If you’re in for dance music and

sweet high fives, stop by.”The boys also take their school spirit to

the intramural field. “We currently play most intramurals, mainly to lighten up the more serious teams out there. Team John Stamos for the WIN baby! Sports seem to come naturally—to most of us at least,” McGinnis said.

“We stand for loving Jesus and having a blast doing so. To a certain extent we just seem to all bring to the table a unique perspective and personality. So when we are all together we create Captain Planet. We have a great collaboration of humor, cologne and Barry Manilow CDs,” the five said.

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Who is most likely to cry durring Titanic? Patrick seems to be the one •who is closely in tune with his emotional side.Who is the most out going in your group? Indefinitely Mike Swope. •You look up energy in the dictionary and there is the sun, then … Michael Swope. If you are ever in the caf and you hear some one screaming obscenities, you know now it is Mike.Because you are all from different areas, what do you do to stick •together over break? Honestly, road trips. Austin owns a mint condition 95 Carolla which is the forfront for adventure in any situation. We like to travel to all the boys houses.Name some of your favorite activities: Kite flying, trying to reciprocate •the food network via apartment kitchen, surfing, bellyflops, train hopping, dragon books, and laughter.Single or Taken? We’re all currently single and ready to mingle.•

Left to right: Hartson, Knutson, Swope, McGinnis and Dietz - members of the “fab five.” (Photo by Kenton Jacobsen)

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Memorabilia depicting the prominent leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama were sold to celebrate both men’s accomplishments. (Photo by Associated Press)

While the change in to-go plans has pros and cons, it is the cons that have many of the students at California Baptist University concerned.

Scenario: Leah Hanson, a student/athlete has a rigorous schedule that does not allow much time to sit and eat in the Alumni Dining Commons. Her Biology major requires that she takes an anatomy class which meets at 7 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Before that class begins, she has already been at swim practice for an hour and a half and on some days she has weights as well as swimming. She is famished but does not have extra cash for snacks to stock in her apartment. She decides to grab a quick to-go breakfast before class and discovers this is no longer an option. Breakfast is not a possibility on the new to-go policy.

While this is only one issue that students are running into, there are a variety of other conflicts with the new to-go policy. Due to mistreatment of the ADC and its rules of the old to-go policy, Provider, our food service company and CBU administration, had to make some changes.

The ADC will now be monitoring what CBU students take to go and even what times they take it. The to-go meals include one main entrée and three sides; the main entree usually being limited to a sandwich.

The to-go boxes were originally established for students who had to take their meal and rush to class. Unfortunately, there was abuse, so now the process is much more limited and monitored. While the action being taken is more financially suitable, the students who were using the meals properly are finding it difficult to adjust.

“I usually use to-go boxes in between classes, so it really isn’t fair to those of us who were using them ‘correctly.’ But being a vegetarian, I feel that my slim options already in the cafeteria have been seriously reduced now to just a small salad and bread and cheese,” Melissa Bowers, a junior, said.

Another issue is the type of food being available compared to the previous to-go meals. Vegetarians like Melissa Bowers, and many other students who have restricted diets, feel that they have limited choices that fit their way of living.

Morgan, another junior, expressed her thoughts in two main points, “1) They are encouraging more people to stay and eat because they don’t like the other option and yet they cut out significant seating. 2) Not everyone likes the options for to-go and it’s not equivalent to how much we are paying for a single meal. How I think they could change this and still cut costs? Check everyone’s to-go meals as they leave. I mean there is usually someone standing there anyway so why not just check? I think that way students still get to eat what they want and Provider won’t be taken advantage of.”

The student body does not simply intend to complain, but rather have an opportunity to express their opinions and even offer helpful feedback.

There are numerous issues that affect each student differently, because every student has a completely different schedule and lifestyle. Athletes, choir members, student leaders, various clubs participants and commuters go to the ADC at different times. All with different nutritional needs and limited schedules.

January 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7 PAGE 6PERSPECTIVEThe Pros and Cons of Provider’s New To-Go Policy

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Alyssa Isgett Let us take a step back, shall we?

Elenza Zanone, Find the win-win

As students returned for the spring semester, they found a few new additions to campus. There is the new class ring statue in Stamps Courtyard, some new students, new courses being offered, and of course, the new to-go box policy. As students let out their feelings about the new policy, frustration and rallying through Facebook groups were some of the results. Let us take a step back, shall we?

Last semester in an average day, students used up to 950 Styrofoam boxes and cups daily in the ADC prior to the new policy. A bit excessive, don’t you think? Provider has eliminated Styrofoam from the to-go option

in the ADC and replaced it with a smaller bag to carry the to-go options.

Let us explore the new option and rules that come with it. The new policy allows students to have the option of taking their meal to go for lunch and dinner only. Provider does not include to-go options for breakfast. The ADC hours for Breakfast are 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m. which gives students three

and a half hours to grab breakfast if they choose.

That there are 7 a.m. classes are now available and some s t u d e n t s who do not have a break to get food during the time allotted for breakfast, makes this seem to be a

viable argument. However, like every other meal of the day, for students who have schedules that keep them from eating during the fixed periods- Provider offers forms, available through Student Services, for alternate food plans for qualified students.

The ADC hours for lunch are 10:31 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 2:31 p.m. and ends at 7p.m. A new rule that has been implemented limits students to only swipe per meal. This does not include swiping in family members, which if excluded, would be a valid concern. However, Provider has addressed this too! All a student must do in order to swipe in their family is sign in their name. Seriously, first and last name, and BAM! You can swipe in your sister for lunch. Sounds pretty reasonable, doesn’t it? The only other way this could be a problem for you is if you are swiping in your friends, which is not allowed anyway. So in all reality, there should not be a problem with this.

To-go options in the ADC include your choice of a sandwich or a salad. You can build your own sandwich and salad out of

whatever you choose. Also, your meal comes with three other sides. You can choose from soup, chips, a beverage, side salad, pudding, fruit cups, cookies, rice crispy treats . . . the list keeps going. Provider has provided (no pun intended) many options for students. A major benefit of this is there are not the huge lines at the food stations inside the ADC. It is a quick and easy to-go option that has a lot of choices for each student.

Vegetarian? No worries! Not only can you make your sub sandwich vegetarian because of all of the veggies placed on the salad bar using carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncinis and other veggies, but all of the drink and snack products are vegetarian too. How convenient! Also, to make sure vegetarians can cover all of their bases, beans are available as well. This way, students can get protein in their vegetarian lunch!

Beginning the first full week of school, Provider implemented a new “hot plate” option available for both lunch and dinner. So now students have an additional selection for the new to go policy.

All the complaints circulating campus from students who fail to realize the benefits of not wasting so much food and packaging, consist of that they can no longer eat at the food stations inside of the ADC. Allow me to clear things up for you. Because some of our fellow students have mistaken the cafeteria for a grocery store, the sandwich station for a deli, the bagel area for a bakery, the cereal area for the breakfast isle, and the cookie area for a dessert tray. Instead of simply going down the street to Stater Brothers, students have cost Provider a lot of money, requiring implementation of a new policy.

With some getting used to, I am sure the new policy will grow on the students and reveal that the new option is really user-friendly to both them and their environment. We focus so much on “going green” yet we do not care that close to a thousand boxes are being thrown away each day. We freak out if the grass is getting watered while it is damp outside, yet we do not see the problem with the trash cans around campus overflowing so much with Styrofoam so that nothing else can fit inside.

Lancer women’s swim captain Nicole Shipman voiced her opinion. “As an athlete, the food they are giving you is not enough nutrition to get us through another practice. A little salad and sandwich is not enough for athletes—we need the food to get us through the strenuous activities that we perform,” Shipman said.

It is this limited option that has junior Nathan Yi talking. “We pay a lot for our food because it is pretty good quality food. The new to-go is a pretty bad alternative to a full meal for the same price,” Yi said.

Andrew Nicely added to the issue, “It’s not fair to the people who get a to-go meal, because they pay the same price as someone who eats in at the caf. The to-go person only has one option, while the students who eat in the ADC have at least four options for the same price and can go back and get more and get refills on their drinks.”

Another issue for the students is the time it actually takes to get the food to-go. Bowers said, “Now that people have to wait in line to get their to-go meals made for them it makes us even later to class, so it’s kind of defeating the purpose of just taking your meal and running to class.”

Student George Navarro said, “I am confident that our administrators will listen. Fight on Lancers! Together we can work something out, even if it means that they hire someone at the door to check and make sure that people do not stroll away with 4lbs of Roast Beef and Turkey. Even that would be a more reasonable solution to the problem. I’ve tried the new sandwich system, and it is not worth the eight dollars I paid for it.”

It seems that there must be a win-win solution for Provider, CBU administration and the student body. It will take time, but most students are hoping to find a happy medium.

“There is a made to order sub, a build your own salad and a hot option. You get to choose one entree and three sides. Examples of sides are: whole fruit, chips, cookies, fruit cups, yogurt, soup, jello, applesauce, sodas, juice, bottled water, v-8 juice, soy milk, etc…” Kipp Dougherty, Director of Food Services

iNlANd EMPirEJanuary 24, 2009 8 p.m.Morgan McMillion Saxophone, First Prize 2007: Showtime at the Apollo Riverside Municipal Auditorium- 3485 Mission Inn Avenue 951-787-0251

January 25, 2009 2 p.m.Arabian Nights and a Little Jazz Join us on a magic carpet ride through our musical Tale of 1001 Arabian Nights. Riverside Municipal Auditorium- 3485 Mission Inn Avenue 951-787-0251

January 25, 2009 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.Book As Sculpture La Sierra University Brandstater Gallery, 4500 Riverwalk Pkwy. 951-785-2000

January 30, 2009 8 p.m.Peter Pan Landis Performing Arts Center- 4800 Magnolia Ave. Contact: Riverside City College 951-222-8100

January 31, 2009 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Peter Pan Landis Performing Arts Center- 4800 Magnolia Ave. Contact: Riverside City College 951-222-8100

oN CAMPUs EvENTs January 26, 2009Holocaust Film Series: Inheritance: A Nazi Legacy, and the Journey to Change itMission Hall, Room 109 @ 6 p.m.

January 28, 2009All Day EventStudent Leader Applications Due

January 28, 20099:00PM Location: Staples RoomRelevant

January 26, 2009Rec Sports pool Tournament Begins

January 29, 2009All Day EventStudent Leader Interviews Begin

January 30, 2009 Rec Sports Pool Tournament Ends

February 2, 2009Graduation Application Deadline for May and August 2009 Graduation

February 2, 2009 Rec Sports Ping-Pong Tournament BeginsFebruary 4, 2009Clubs and Organizations FairFebruary 4, 5 20097:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.Commuter Sidewalk Cafe

February 6, 2009Rec Sports Ping-Pong Tournament Ends

February 9, 2009Holocaust Film Series: Operation Valkyrie: The Stauffenberg Plot to Kill HitlerMission Hall, Room 109 @ 6 p.m.

February 10, 200911 a.m. – 2 p.m.Location: Stamps CourtyardMinistry and Summer Jobs Fair

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Friday, February 6, 20096 p.m.ISP Intensive Training Weekend Begins

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CALENDAR January 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7 PAGE 7

VISION January 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7 PAGE 8

Every girl loves s t r a w b e r r i e s ! Valentines Day is just around the corner and I could not think of a better de-light then some sweet strawber-ries. First, straw-berries are red, which resembles passion so if you are going for a theme red ros-es complement them very well. Also, chocolate-covered straw-berries are al-ways a favorite because it makes a girl feel she can indulge and not feel totally guilty, because everyone knows a straw-berry is a fruit!danielle morganstaff Photographer

M a i n t e n a n c e workers install a gigantic class ring outside the Wallace Theatre which is sure to become an at-traction for all.Kenton JacobsenPhoto director

(Center Bottom)Persistence is the key to success. Never give up.eric mcFarlandstaff Photographer

VISION January 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7 PAGE9

(Center Top)Tennis is one of the sport just now starting for the season. Be sure to look for games coming up. Kenton JacobsenPhoto director

I believe the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side,” and in this case it really is...Kyle meyerPhoto Editor

“Ladies, take your mark.” The California Baptist Swim & Dive hosted their last home meet this previ-ous Saturday. The day was met with sadness and joy as the seniors took their last dives and strokes. Lancers were accompanied by old teammates. Alumni were allowed to compete. Kristen Vaughanstaff Photographer

The color purple isn’t just the name of a movie, it’s the color for this fashion season. More designers are coming out with a plum collection then ever before. Not only is plum a hit this season, but peace signs are also popular. Peace signs are everywhere; on necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, shirts and scarves. Scarves with peace signs are flying off the racks along with scarves of all colors and lengths, knitted or silk. This new accessory is now being worn on a daily basis by girls and guys everywhere.

Some of the things designers are coming out with are simply trendy and should just be avoided. Frankly, those whom claimed fringe was “in” did not realize that it looks horrible – on everyone. No one should ever be dressed like a home appliance or resemble Pocahontas without actually meaning to. However we’re still loving the gladiator sandals/heels.

Not everyone can afford to buy an outfit off the runway. Some of the things designers put in their runaway show are too outlandish for anyone to wear in their everyday life. High fashion is art. So just because Miu Miu throws out a dress that has a print that resembles a tire track down the front in neon green doesn’t necessarily

mean you should run and buy it. There are things that we as serious

shoppers can go out and buy that mimic the latest trends:

A turtle neck dress, high-heeled boots and tights is not only an outfit anyone can wear, but an affordable one. It is not only an inexpensive outfit, but also a fashion forward one. Keep in mind that the key pieces mentioned in the rest of the article can be added to in order to make a really cute outfit that i n c o r p o r a t e s the latest trends - so make sure you invest in some good key items and w o r r y less about the trendy ones, since they probably won’t be popular in six months.

Happy shopping!

• Don’t wear Crocs! EVER! Unless you are four, because then it’s just cute.• Don’t wear Uggs and mini-skirts. If you’re wearing a skirt in the first place, that means it’s too hot outside to be wearing Uggs. Plus, they’re not very flattering to your bare legs.• Stop wearing track suits to class.• Don’t carry a backpack and a purse simultaneously. Pick one, please!• Guys should not wear girl pants, EVER! There is a reason we have our own section

at department stores; so guys, please stay out of ours. You don’t see us

browsing the men’s section for shirts or jeans.

• Dark brown and black NEVER go together. And while we’re on the topic of colors, navy blue and black together is a huge fashion no-no as well. We get confused

looking at you; is it a faded black or is it

really dark blue? Did you get dressed in the dark? We

can’t tell where your shirt ends and your pants begin. So now

that we’ve gotten the really annoying

Hit or Miss By Jill WEBsTEr ANdNiColE PAlMEr

(Photos by Kenton Jacobsen, Designed by Andrew Hochradel)

stuff out of the way, here are a few key pieces to have in your wardrobe at all times:• Everyone should have a good pair of jeans—True Religion offers some of the best fit possible for women (Rock and Republic for men), and they’re worth the splurge. Always have your jeans hemmed if they’re too long, ALWAYS. Jeans that are frayed from being walked on don’t look chic at all.• Boots—flat or heeled, mid-calf or knee-high, a nice pair of boots adds to any outfit and can be dressed up or down.• Your hair is your best accessory. Keep that in mind, everyone. So take the time in the morning to do your hair.• A little black dress for girls in a classic cut and a well-fitted blazer for the guys. These pieces are items you can build on with current “in” items. Don’t be afraid to splurge on items like these, since they generally last a long time.• A wool pea coat.• Tailored black pants (slacks for the guys). Again, have them hemmed to the appropriate length.• Leather sling-back heels or pumps for the girls. Not patent leather, please. Heel height doesn’t necessarily matter, just don’t go higher than five inches—it looks ridiculous.

PERSPECTIVE January 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7 PAGE 11

What can be said about the disaster that was Hurricane Katrina? To even begin to convey the lives that were affected by that catastrophe would be impossible.

This December, I visited the Lower 9th Ward (a neighborhood in New Orleans),

where the levies breached on that horrible day in August of 2005. Over three years later, the aftermath and destruction caused by this natural disaster is still nothing short of heartbreaking.

A once thriving community is now a ghost town and an area that used to be so full of life is now anything but lively.

A common misconception of people not native to Louisiana is that things are

getting better, the city is getting back to normal and the damage is no longer what it once was. The truth of the matter is that there is still an infinite amount of work to be done in order for the town to return to the close community it was.

Empty lots are prominent in the area, with the occasional house still left standing. Neighbors are few and far between and the structures still standing are marked with an X. On top of the X is the date in which the house was searched, indications on who searched the house are written to the left and on the bottom is the written number of the

deceased found within the structure.To state that the effects of the

hurricane are devastating, however accurate, is still not indicative of just how horrific the situation has become.

There are still thousands of people who live either in trailers or without homes and the general consensus at this point is that the government simply is not doing at all what it needs to in order to rebuild this once tight-knit, lively community.

I do not, however, want to portray my

visit to this place as a strictly depressing and hopeless journey. In talking to the people of Louisiana, I was so happy and pleasantly surprised to see their kindness and high spirits.

There are also projects underway with the hope of rebuilding the city. I observed a project on my visit that is headed by movie star Brad Pitt, with the goal of building as many nice, energy efficient houses as possible for those who lost their homes.

Although there are many efforts to help, the estimated damage caused by the hurricane to these areas was well over 82 million dollars. It is perhaps the government who has offered the least help. Hopefully, through people like us and more future government involvement, more positive differences can be made.

Until then, the people of New Orleans will keep going about their lives as they do today. Let us hope they can soon go about their lives the way they used to, because after all they have been through and continue to persevere through, they deserve it.

Katrina revisted

bY Jesse parKerseniOr Writer

AFRICA- mystery, poverty, HIV/AIDS, huts, genocide…

These may be some of the things that pop into your mind when you say the word “Africa,” but these past four months changed my perspective and my heart toward the continent.

I recently returned from a semester-long trip to Kenya with the Hands On Africa program, through the International Mission Board. I was a writer for the CESA (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa) region.

I lived in the busy and overpopulated city of Nairobi, which reminded me of New York and many European cities. God also blessed me with the opportunity to work in and visit Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

I went to a Bible study in the middle of nowhere, under a tree. I heard testimonies of people oppressed by demonic presence in their villages. I saw zebras grazing on the side of the road. I saw kids with inflamed bellies and others who were just skin and

bone. I watched a woman make a hut and was able to walk inside of one. I got to touch a camel, cheetah and giraffe.

The city is beautiful. It sits in the hills with clear blue skies, long hard rains and towering trees.

Despite its scenic beauty and heavenly sunsets, there is an overwhelming presence of witchcraft and ancestral worship in the city and all over the continent. Ancestral worship is ingrained in the African tradition.

The people in Nairobi are like most Americans. They believe they are Christians because their parents are Christian, they do good, go to church or all of the above. In the time I spent with the locals, I aimed to be the example of Jesus Christ they needed to see and become.

I had a Bible study with a vendor every Friday in Maasai Market (the tourist bartering market). I also sat with other vendors, shared the gospel message with them and prayed for their businesses.

One big difference between Kenya and America is the consistent request and desire

to hear the gospel. Sharing my faith became a passion and

new way of life.I observed the

local missionaries in a variety of c i r c u m s t a n c e s , which taught me how to share my faith and what it meant to be a Christian. I found my identity in Christ.

God pulled me from my comfort zone — family, friends, school, work and America — and brought the issues I ran away from to the forefront of my life. He brought my most painful and long suppressed memories to the surface and I was forced to confront the pain and allow God to heal and teach me to forgive.

Since returning, I am a new person—I am not who I was. The cry of my heart is to continue being molded into the image

of Christ and to not go back to who I once was.

It is a daily decision to be proactive in sharing my faith and to continue changing.

I released the fear I lived in and embraced the love, forgiveness and faith that Christ offers.

God taught me what it meant to fully rely on Him and in His power and grace.

The Ultimate African Experience bY Carissa GOnZaLes

seniOr Writer

Few families were able to save their houses after Katrina, those who were fortunate enough to not lose them, left spray painted pleas. (Photo by Jesse Parker)

Carissa Gonzales poses with tradiional Samburu women in an isolated village in Kenya where she observes them making a hut. (Photo by Carissa Gonzales)

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January 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7 PAGE 12PERSPECTIVEHow does one deal with trauma — with a life-

altering situation? How would one deal if his or her childhood mistakes and impulsive decisions followed them throughout the rest of their life? The Reader, by Bernhard Schlink, tells the story of a boy in a similar situation.

The book follows Michael Berg, a post-World War II German adolescent, through the roller coaster of his life after an affair with Hanna Schmitz, a woman twice his age. Hanna and Michael’s affair lasts about a year (much of their time together is spent with him reading to her — hence the title) before she suddenly disappears. Michael sees her again much later in life, when he is required to sit in on the trial of several female Nazi SS guards. What ensues is an outpouring of emotions, some serious introspection and a startling climax that is guaranteed to capture the reader through to the denouement.

The protagonist asks himself “Why? Why does what was beautiful suddenly shatter in hindsight because it concealed dark truths?” Though translated into English from German, Schlink’s words and passages still flow beautifully and truly encourage the reader to ask him or herself the very

questions that Michael asks himself throughout the story — questions about the fragility of human emotions and whether or not one person can posses another.

Schlink paints a haunting picture of Hanna, a seemingly unstable woman, who slips from being passionate and energetic to quiet and short-tempered in a matter of moments. Michael seems almost emotionless for most of the story, but then finally confronts, but does not necessarily deal with, his mistreatment before the book ends.

This book comes highly recommended if you are prepared

for a slightly offbeat read. The end, though, shows that people can change, and that happiness is a

choice and not necessarily a natural emotion. The Reader has been made into a film that is currently in theaters, starring Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes.

bY JiLL WebstereditOr-in-ChieF

The reader-A Book rev iew

This weeks’ music quote:“One good thing about music,

when it hits you, you feel no pain.” (The late great) Bob Marley

Hello CBU, welcome to the Banner’s new music column. My name is Dave Pearson and it is my pleasure to introduce CBU-TUNES; Where you will find concert reviews, interviews and everything in between.

Music is like food; we all love it, we all need it. Like food, music comes in a vast array of shapes, styles and flavors; we create it, consume it, and digest it. Music is an expression, it is communication, it is a portal into the sole. When musicians create music, they are opening up the doors and inviting others into their world.

Since you are the ones reading this column, I would like you to send me information about the artists and bands

you want to read about. Lets keep it local; this should be a place where CBU students can showcase their own music.

If you are a musician and you want to be featured in this column, just let me know. If you have a favorite local band or a friend’s band that you think should be featured in this column, please e-mail me at banner@calbaptist.edu

Musicians Wanted:If you are in a band or are a musician,

please shoot me an e-mail and I will give you a spot in the CBU-TUNES column featuring an interview and future show dates.

OR:If you know of a local band that you want

featured, please send me some information about the band and I will do my best to feature the band or artist in this column.

You can reach me at banner@calbaptist.edu.

bY daVe pearsOnstaFF Writer

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January 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7 PAGE 13PERSPECTIVE

College is a busy and hectic time and it is easy to lose sight of the many wonderful things that God has given all of us.

Sitting out under the stars just the other night and looking up at the vastness of space made me realize how small my troubles are in comparison to the greatness of the One who made us all, and how easy it is to let my blessings be overshadowed by trials and tribulations.

As the new semester begins, before the rush of tests, papers and deadlines totally consume our lives, take a step back, find a quiet place on your own, and think about all the ways in which God has blessed and touched our lives.

One thing that amazes me, looking back on my own life, is how often a blessing will start off by appearing to be a “bad thing,” but in the end turn out to be good and how clear it is later on to see that all things really

do work for the glory of God. The evidence for this may not reveal itself immediately and it might be shallowly buried beneath the

surface, but for those who keep their eyes open it can always be found, allowing a sense of comfort to come from everything in life.

It is ironic that many blessings will also cause the distractions that make us lose sight of what we should be grateful for. College, for many, is the perfect example of this – being able to attend college is a blessing in and of itself, which is multiplied with the bonuses of being able to learn at a Christian university with beautiful architecture and landscaping. However, this wonderful blessing is all too often hidden under the stress and worry which builds over grades and passing classes and begins to blind many to the magnitude of their fortune in having reached this point in their lives.

It can be difficult, when trouble comes our way, to hold on to all of the great things in life, but remember it is those blessings that often help us remember how wonderful God is. Those troubles can be one of the best ways to retain the strength He gives us to carry on, no matter how difficult times get.

If life always seems to be overwhelming, fight back with your blessings. Make a list of all the ways that God has blessed you and read it at the start of each day. Then pray a thanks to God and be on your way, and before you lie down to sleep, take another peek, adding every new blessing, no matter how meek. Then, on the nights that you cannot sleep, take a suggestion from a wonderful old movie, White Christmas, and “Count your blessings instead of sheep.”

remembering Always

ZIMBABWE - Citizens make do with unlivable conditions as they struggle for survival hour by hour.

There are 36,000 reported cases of Cholera in the country with over 1,770 reported deaths from the disease, according to Zimbabwe Situation. In addition to recorded cases, more people are suffering and dying in their homes from the disease, which drastically increases the number of deaths.

Mercy, a Zimbabwean woman, said that

people are starving to death and dying from curable illnesses like malaria, diarrhea and cholera. Hospitals are closed all over Zimbabwe because there are insufficient supplies available for doctors and nurses.

Doctors cannot travel or send word to surrounding countries for supplies, because that would mean admitting to the country’s hopelessness and

breaking its façade.According to a Zimbabwean newspaper,

the mortuary is carrying over twice as many bodies as its capacity allows.

Baptist churches in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States are pouring resources and prayers into the Baptist church in Harare, Zimbabwe to help meet the needs there.

A special budget exists from donations, aside from tithes and offerings, which the church uses to help meet the needs of the individuals in these places. Church members of all ages are joining together to reach out to their country.

A retired nurse from the congregation volunteers her services once a week for anyone in need of medical attention. If she cannot help an individual, the church provides the funds for him or her to receive medical attention outside the country.

Even though there was no plan or fundraising, the Baptist pastor Samuel said, “There has never been a time of greater need, or a time when food has been so scarce, but the church has never run out of food supplies to give out. It is supernatural.”

To help remedy the great need for food, the church distributes 100 food parcels every month. The parcels include salt, mealie meal (corn meal), oil and sugar. The youth help pack the bulk food into bags. “People who are challenged themselves and do not have for themselves are the ones giving,” Samuel said.

The church also receives food parcels from Baptist Global Response and churches in New Zealand and Australia who also distribute to their church members and communities. They also have other resources on hand for whatever emergencies come up.

“We are waiting and praying for things to get better,” Samuel said. Until God takes you into a storm, do you understand faith? We believe this is what the Lord wants us to do. If He wants us to do it He will provide—and He has.”

[Editors Note: Names have been changed for security reasons]

Clint heinze, “Come on down”

bY Kristen martineZCOntribUtinG Writer

There is not a person in the world who hasn’t at one point or another dreamed of hearing the words “Come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Price is Right.”

For Clint Heinze, CBU Freshman, that dream recently became a reality. On Jan. 6, 2009, Heinze’s name was called out of hundreds of attending hopefuls. He was indeed the newest contestant on the Price is Right and the first-ever CBU student to make it on stage.

Heinze was the fourth out of four contestants to get called to the stage. “All I was thinking was three people have gone, what are the odds that I am this last one,” Heinze said. But before Heinze could finish his thought, his fellow thirty-two Smith Hall residents clad in CBU Crazies shirts were standing to their feet cheering for him.

Eventually, Heinze did get his place on stage beside Drew Carey with a winning bid to receive a refrigerator/freezer combination. His

talent for pricing things also earned him a spa tub.

Was winning the most exciting part of being on the Price is Right? Not at all. “I got to hug Drew,” Heinze said, admitting that he does much prefer Bob Barker to Drew Carey, but that the embrace with was still a special moment for him. ”I just ran up to him and hugged him after I won the bid to get on stage,” Heinze said.

“After I was done, I was like, what am I gonna do with this stuff?” Heinze, who is a resident of Smith Hall, said about his refrigerator and spa winnings. However, the thrill of being on stage is clearly Heinze’s biggest win of the day.

To see Heinze spin “The Wheel” and to find out if he made it to the Showcase round, tune in to CBS (channel 2) on Tuesday, February 17 at 10am.

Tickets are free to watch a taping of the

Price is Right. For a chance to be a part of the show and hopefully get an opportunity like Heinze to “Come on Up,” visit http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/ or call the CBS ticket office at 323-575-2458.

bY brittanY arViLLaseniOr Writer

Clint Heinze reinacts his excitement from when he won on the price is right.(Photo by Kenton Jacob-sen)

bY sarah brittOn seniOr Writer

Chains of despair Broken by the faithful

Zimbabwean children pump water into their container to take it back to their hut. Before the close of 2008, the country’s water supply was shut off to prevent further spread of Cholera.

SPORTS January 23, 2009 · Volume 56 · Issue 7 PAGE 14

Santa Claus is an NBA fan. I am convinced of that fact by the plethora of high quality professional basketball entertainment given as a gift to us, the fans, on Christmas day this past winter break.

For many years the NBA has owned the season of Yule by pitting bitter rivals and up-and-coming marquee match-ups against each other for holiday revelers to enjoy. This year the league not only continued this tradition, but exceeded expectations by giving viewers everything a day of good old fashioned round ball can offer.

The day had the feel of a heavyweight prize fight that still featured an under-card you could not miss. The headline clash featured the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics in a rematch of last year’s finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who feature one of the most recognizable faces of the league, Lebron James, have been the third team in a trio of heavy hitters battling for the best record in the NBA this year. The Cavs were in action against the Washington Wizards, a team who despite being in the midst of an abysmal season, has a history of animosity with the James gang and always plays them tough.

There were the up-and-comers on the under-card also. The Orlando Magic and New Orleans Hornets, two young, energetic and athletic squads fighting to crack the upper echelon of their respective conferences faced off in central Florida. At the same time the Portland Trailblazers readied their team of baby-faced ballers to welcome in the grizzled vets of the battle tested Dallas Mavericks in a contest in the Pacific Northwest. The day was rounded out by two more aging yet still bitter rivals with the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs going at it in the Desert.

The only game of the day where the action did not match up to the hype was between the Hornets and Magic. The Magic, led by Hedo Turkoglu’s 20 points and five assists, wiped the floor with the boys from the Big Easy winning 88-68. The game finished with a very lackluster second half culminating in a sloppy fourth quarter in which the two teams combined

for only 27 points. Other than that the action did not disappoint.

The Blazers got a lesson in consistency from Germany’s finest, Dirk Nowitzki, who dropped a cool 30 in the game, as the Dallas Mavericks defeated Portland 102-94. Jason Kidd also added a double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

The Wizards gave the Cavs a scare in their game losing by only four, the final score ending up 93-89 Cleveland on top. Cleveland was at risk of blowing their flawless home record when they were down by seven in the final minutes. Lebron James got a borderline what some may call “superstar foul call” and hit three free throws. Then their new offseason acquisition Mo Williams made a key defensive play drawing a charge from the Wizards Antawn Jamison and the team finished saving Christmas for the state of Ohio by making five more free throws thus avoiding a loss to the woeful Wiz.

Though all the hype of the day centered around Kobe and the Lakers’ quest to exact revenge on the Celtics, the most scintillating action came in the final minutes of the San Antonio-Phoenix game. The Suns and Spurs know each other well from facing one another for many years in hotly contested playoff action. Bad blood from Robert Horry’s hip check on Steve Nash in the 2007 playoffs has never really simmered down, making every meeting between the two teams an interesting one. This meeting lived up to past billing, going back and forth throughout its entirety. The game was tied with only seconds to go, when, after perfectly executing a brilliant out of bounds play, Grant Hill put the Suns up by 2 with 4.3 seconds remaining. The

Spurs regrouped with a time out then gave the ball to Tony Parker, let him fly into the lane and as the defense collapsed on him Parker dished the ball to an open Roger Mason who buried a three pointer at the buzzer to win the game 91-90. A perfect ending to any NBA game which left the Lone Star state undefeated in 2008 Christmas competition.

Finally the day came to a head with that heavyweight bout we had all been waiting for between old foes Boston and LA. The culmination of brilliantly marketed and contested basketball action was just a bit sweeter for those of us living in the southern section of the Sunshine State as the Lakers spread some yuletide cheer by tasting a bit of redemption and beating the defending champs 92-83. The Celtics came into the day with a 19 game winning streak and looked to be on their way to

record-setting domination of the league. However, Kobe Bryant was able to pace his squad throughout the game scoring 27 points and pulling down nine rebounds. Like the Suns-Spurs match up this game was close throughout, but in the end Los Angeles pulled away on some fine play by Pau Gasol, who had threatened to play grinch for most of the game with his extremely poor performance to that point.

All in all, it was a thing of beauty to see some of the best the NBA has to offer showcased on America’s favorite holiday. League action is in full swing during these winter months and with young faces stepping up their game every day and the Lakers and Celtics showing no signs of reeling back their rivalry, professional basketball fans should be able to count on this Christmas day gift for years to come.

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The Lakers redeemed themselves in their headline match-up with the Celtics after their short-shorts boon-doggle on last years Christmas Day. Though Boston and LA got most of the headlines this year’s holiday bas-ketball festival had entertainment and intrigue to spare in every game on the docket. (Photo by Associated Press)

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It seems that every January the College Football championship is riddled with controversies. 2009 was no different.

The championship game was a tightly contested battle between Tim Tebow’s Florida team and a very determined Oklahoma team. The question: should those have been the teams battling it out for the BCS championship in the first place?

There is no arguing that they are both very talented teams, but should a Florida team, who earlier in the season lost to an unranked Ole Miss and an Oklahoma team who lost to no.3 ranked Texas be the ones fighting for the honors of being the nations best? It seems unfair when teams like Utah went undefeated on the season and USC lost just once, but went on to beat the rest of the competition in convincing fashion.

It is here that the argument of a playoff system, much like the system in college basketball, comes into play.

The suggestion is that the top four teams play preliminary games prior to the bowl system to undeniably determine who belongs in the National Championship bout.

Regardless whether the system is flawed or not, the game had to be played and a champion had to be crowned.

With two Heisman trophy winning quarterbacks at the helm, the match up between Oklahoma and Florida was set to be a high scoring and tightly contested game. Unfortunately it was more of a defensive show than anything.

The scoring opened in the 2nd quarter, when Tim Tebow threw the first of two touchdown passes. Oklahoma brought

the game level when this year’s Heisman winner, Sam Bradford, connected with his first touchdown pass of the day. The score stayed that way until the 3rd quarter, when Florida scored again to go up 14-7. Early in the 4th quarter Bradford connected again, bringing the game back to even, but that would be the end of the Oklahoma offense. Florida added a field goal, and one more

Tebow touchdown pass. In the end there was nothing more Oklahoma could do. The game finished 24-14 making the Florida Gators the 2009 National Champions.

Flawed system or not, for the second time in 3 years the Florida Gators reigned supreme over college football and all controversies aside, they will remain the team to beat for years to come.

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Oklahoma’s Zac Givens attempts to strip Florida’s Brandon Frazier of the football. (Photo from Associated Press)

T h e commencement of the spring semester has paved the way for a fresh round of sports fixtures for the Lancers. With a host of programs itching to start their campaigns, CBU Crazies have a lot to look forward to.

Tennis, women’s water polo and baseball all get their first taste of competitive action later this month and are followed closely by softball, with their first outing coming Feb. 5. A full spring sports calendar is complete with the continuation of men’s and women’s basketball, golf, wrestling, swimming, diving and men’s volleyball.

“Students have some quality and exciting competition to look forward to,” Mo Roberson, Assistant Athletic Director, said.

Men’s tennis will strive to build on what was the best year in program history. The Lancers finished the season ranked No. 5 in the NAIA and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Tournament.

Looking to out do their male counterparts is the women’s tennis team, as they aim to better their impressive 6th place finish and build on their National Tournament quarterfinal elimination.

Baseball gets back into the swing of things Jan. 24 as they go head to head in their annual Alumni Game at Totman Stadium at 9:30 a.m. Spectators will be treated to a Home Run Contest as all part of the days festivities. The match-up looks to be a good warm up as the Lancers prepare for their first competitive action Jan. 29, as they play host to Purdue University-North Central (IN) in the first of a four-game series. The Lancers are coming off its fifth straight playoff appearance and will look to improve on last years 30-22 finish.

Coinciding with baseball, the softball season gets underway. The five-time Golden State Athletic Conference Champions will put last years NAIA National Championship fourth place finish behind them as they aim to capture their first national title, a feat that has been in touching distance in recent years, but unfortunately just that little too far out of reach. Hopefully the job will be made easier with the new tournament layout that sees the NAIA doing away with regional

tournament play. Teams will now have to go through a conference tournament. The six-team GSAC tournament begins April 28 and will run through May 1. The winner will get an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament May 14-20 in Decatur, Ala.

The Lancers women’s water polo team get their feet wet Jan. 21, when to go head to head in the annual Blue versus Gold scrimmage. The game will be to be good exercise as they prepare for their season opener against Cal State San Bernardino in the Lancer Invite, Jan. 24.

Already storming through their seasons are the Lancer basketball teams. The men currently sitting (14-3, 5-3) have started to regain their form and will look to make it five in a row when they travel to Biola University Jan. 24. The team has already shown fine performances this season upsetting top NCAA Division II schools and NAIA No. 4 Concordia University.

The women, on the other hand, have begun to fall short. Currently (11-7,3-5) after winning just one of their last five games, with three of these defeats coming against travelling opposition. The Lancers will have to dig deep to turn their season around. A win against Biola Jan. 24, will hopefully set them in the right direction and give them the push they need to contest for postseason play.

In their first season here at CBU the wrestling team is putting its name out there. Although their record is currently 5-10 the Lancers have put in a number of admirable performances so far this season. They have already upset a number of nationally ranked competition and have grabbled their way to the No.11 spot; a great feat for any new program.

CBU golf is continually going from strength to strength over the past two seasons and this has resulted in both programs earning NAIA top 25 national rankings. The women are currently setting the tone with their No.2 spot, the highest rank in school history. The Lancers return to the green Feb. 9 when they compete in the UCR Spring Invitational, Beaumont, Calif. They will look to build upon there 1st place finish at the Dennis Rose Invitational last Oct.

The men have earned a No.25 rank after recording a 1st place finish at the Biola Invitational, at Pebble Beach, Calif last November. The win is the first in program history for the men and sure to be a great confidence booster as they take on a number of top competition in The 2009 Arizona Intercollegiate Feb. 16-17.

Just five games into their season the CBU men’s volleyball have already upset some of the nations big guns. Although they currently sit at 2-3 the Lancers have shot down UC San Diego and No.10 BYU. Adiel Tiedjop has picked up where

he left of last season and currently leads the team on points. CBU host Grand Canyon University Jan. 22 in the Van Dyne Gymnasium.

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All - American Carlos Cirne-Lima puts in some hard work during spring practice. (Photo by Kenton Jacobsen)

Name: Adiel Tiedjop

Year: Junior

Team: Men’s volleyball

Major: Business

Favorite sports team: Marsaille Football Club

Favorite Food: Rice

Favorite music: Rap

Hero: President Obama

Best CBU memory: Still to come

Best advice ever given: Trust yourself

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