LANCER INSIDER B SECTION Interesting Person: Adam Cook Ghoulish faces glowing in the night do not have to be scary, especially if they are on the face of a pumpkin. Pumpkin carving is a popular tradi- tion toenjoy in the fall. It is a fun and messy activity that can be easily done with a group of friends. e first order of business in pump- kin carving is to find a suitable canvas, the canvas being a pumpkin. It is not hard to find pumpkins for carving around Riverside, Calif. as a lot of gro- cery stores, such as Stater Brothers and Albertsons, carry them. Pumpkins can also be found at self-picking pumpkin patches around town. Regardless of where the pumpkin is purchased, it is a good idea to give it a quick rubdown with water. is will get rid of any excess dirt and give the pump- kin a fresh surface area for the creation. Some stores also carry pumpkin carving kits, which will have all the tools needed to carve a pumpkin and some- times even a few designs to help get started. However, it is possible to carve a pumpkin without one of these kits. You will need: Newspaper – to cover the table or floor. Knives – varying in size and sharpness. Spoon – to help remove flesh and seeds. Marker – to apply design to pumpkin. Candle – to light up the pumpkin. First of all, spread out the newspaper so it covers the work area to prevent the pumpkin seeds and flesh from getting everywhere. e top of the pumpkin needs to be cut off so the seeds and flesh can be removed from the inside. is can be done by cutting a hexagon or circle with the knife around the pumpkin’s stem creating a “lid.” Keep in mind the cut should be made at an angle. If the cut is made straight down into the pumpkin, when the lid is replaced later it will fall into the pumpkin. e seeds and flesh can now be removed from the pumpkin using a spoon. Continue doing so until all the seeds and loose flesh have been re- moved. e thickness of the remaining flesh is determined by the complex- ity of the desired design. For more intricate designs, the flesh should be thinner. Don’t get rid of the seeds just yet. ese seeds can be used to make roast- ed pumpkin seeds to eat while the ac- tual pumpkin carving takes place. Your title is Logistics Coordinator here in the Office of Mobilization, so what exactly is it that you do? I coordinate logistics, so a lot of my responsibility falls in the spring semester: purchasing airline tickets, insurance, making sure shuttles come to pick people up, so if a shuttle doesn’t come you can get mad at me. I also work a lot with our field workers with maintaining current partnerships and developing new partnerships. Obviously, Jared Dobbins is the one who oversees that, but I’m kind of his hands and feet in that aspect. Last year, you were the Graduate Assistant in the Office of Spiritual life. Did that position prepare you at all for being apart of the MOB squad? Really well, actually. I was in a different ministry area of the Office of Spiritual Life, but still under the main umbrella of the OSL, so it really helped me acclimate to the professional culture of the office. It was a good transitional time for me to grow in my per- sonal and professional role a bit and gain some experience and responsibilities. As a student, did you ever see yourself working here after graduating? No. It was one of those things where I didn’t not see myself doing it, but I wasn’t planning on it. I want to live overseas and have a full-time ministry, so working in a mobilization office is just kind of a natural fit for me, I think. I understand you worked as a chef, what was that like? Did you go to culinary school? That was probably my favorite job I’ve ever had. I was looking for a job so I could stay out in California for the summer and not go home to Chicago. So, I went to this restaurant in Temecula. It’s called the Vineyard Rose Restaurant and I talked to the chef. That was where I fell in love with food for the first time in my life. I love cooking now. Has serving on and leading International Service Projects af- fected you in your faith? It has affected me drastically in my faith. Before I came to school here, I don’t think, if you asked me what a third world country is, I would have been able to give you an answer. But going through the training in the mobilization office really opened up my eyes, not necessarily that there is need in the world, I recognized that, but it definitely opened my eyes to the fact that it was something tangible for me and something that I could achieve. Even more than being something that I could achieve, when I looked at scripture that it was mandated by God for us to take part in some way or another, whether that’s going yourself or supporting or praying or something. BY SARAH JANE O’KEEFE FEATURES EDITOR How-to: Carve a Pumpkin A California Baptist University Campus Publication Volume 59 · Issue 4 October 21, 2011 Halloween is here and what do you mean you do not have a costume? Most people would tell you that you might be out of luck because “all of the good costumes are taken.” Fear not. ere are plenty of ways to be prepared for the fun. California Baptist University student, Emily Green, knows her way around the makeup table and costume shops. She is a senior Liberal Studies Major who doubles as a costume and makeup designer for California Baptist University as well as a va- riety of theatre companies includ- ing Christian Arts & eatre and DeoVolente Media. With three easy steps to in- stant and easy costumes and a little common sense, you will be dressed and ready to trick or treat in no time. Step 1) “Choose what to be.” It is hard to come up with an idea right away. However, there are a few tricks to creating the pre- fect costume. “ink of ideas like your fa- vorite band, the cast of a televi- sion show, a bag of your favorite candies (i.e. Skittles or M&M’s) or maybe even spoofs on fairy tales or movies that you enjoy,” Green said. Internet searches for costume patterns and ideas of what other people have come up with can be a good place to start as well. For instance, if you type “Indian Girl Costume Ideas” in Google Images, there is plenty of ideas to inspire you. Of course, when you are go- ing out for Halloween, you aren’t usually alone. Green says to utilize your friends in helping you choose a costume. “Sometimes an idea that would otherwise be weak can be a lot of fun if you include a big group of people.” Homemade Halloween Costumes BY TAYLOR ROGERS WEB/VIDEO TEAM SEE COSTUMES, PAGE B2 Emily Gwen, John Meader, Kelsey Kingnut model their homemade Halloween creations. Photo by Clint Hienze SEE PUMPKIN, PAGE B3 BY SHARAYAH LE LEUX WEB MASTER
Transcript
LANCER INSIDER BSECTION
Interesting Person: Adam Cook
Ghoulish faces glowing in the night do not have to be scary, especially if they are on the face of a pumpkin.
Pumpkin carving is a popular tradi-tion toenjoy in the fall. It is a fun and messy activity that can be easily done with a group of friends.
The first order of business in pump-kin carving is to find a suitable canvas, the canvas being a pumpkin. It is not hard to find pumpkins for carving around Riverside, Calif. as a lot of gro-cery stores, such as Stater Brothers and Albertsons, carry them. Pumpkins can also be found at self-picking pumpkin patches around town.
Regardless of where the pumpkin is purchased, it is a good idea to give it a quick rubdown with water. This will get rid of any excess dirt and give the pump-kin a fresh surface area for the creation.
Some stores also carry pumpkin carving kits, which will have all the tools needed to carve a pumpkin and some-times even a few designs to help get started.
However, it is possible to carve a pumpkin without one of these kits.
You will need:Newspaper – to cover the table or
floor.Knives – varying in size and
sharpness.Spoon – to help remove flesh and
seeds.Marker – to apply design to
pumpkin.Candle – to light up the pumpkin.
First of all, spread out the newspaper so it covers the work area to prevent the pumpkin seeds and flesh from getting everywhere.
The top of the pumpkin needs to
be cut off so the seeds and flesh can be removed from the inside. This can be done by cutting a hexagon or circle with the knife around the pumpkin’s stem creating a “lid.” Keep in mind the cut should be made at an angle. If the cut is made straight down into the pumpkin, when the lid is replaced later it will fall into the pumpkin.
The seeds and flesh can now be removed from the pumpkin using a spoon. Continue doing so until all the seeds and loose flesh have been re-moved. The thickness of the remaining flesh is determined by the complex-ity of the desired design. For more intricate designs, the flesh should be thinner.
Don’t get rid of the seeds just yet. These seeds can be used to make roast-ed pumpkin seeds to eat while the ac-tual pumpkin carving takes place.
Your title is Logistics Coordinator here in the Office of Mobilization, so what exactly is it that you do?
I coordinate logistics, so a lot of my responsibility falls in the spring semester: purchasing airline tickets, insurance, making sure shuttles come to pick people up, so if a shuttle doesn’t come you can get mad at me.
I also work a lot with our field workers with maintaining current partnerships and developing new partnerships. Obviously, Jared Dobbins is the one who oversees that, but I’m kind of his hands and feet in that aspect.
Last year, you were the Graduate Assistant in the Office of Spiritual life. Did that position prepare you at all for being apart of the MOB squad?
Really well, actually. I was in a different ministry area of the Office of Spiritual Life, but still under the main umbrella of the OSL, so it really helped me acclimate to the professional culture of the office.
It was a good transitional time for me to grow in my per-sonal and professional role a bit and gain some experience and responsibilities.
As a student, did you ever see yourself working here after graduating?
No. It was one of those things where I didn’t not see myself doing it, but I wasn’t planning on it. I want to live overseas and have a full-time ministry, so working in a mobilization office is just kind of a natural fit for me, I think.
I understand you worked as a chef, what was that like? Did you go to culinary school?
That was probably my favorite job I’ve ever had. I was looking for a job so I could stay out in California for the summer and not go home to Chicago. So, I went to this restaurant in Temecula. It’s called the Vineyard Rose Restaurant and I talked to the chef.
That was where I fell in love with food for the first time in my life. I love cooking now.
Has serving on and leading International Service Projects af-fected you in your faith?
It has affected me drastically in my faith. Before I came to school here, I don’t think, if you asked me what a third world country is, I would have been able to give you an answer. But going through the training in the mobilization office really opened up my eyes, not necessarily that there is need in the world, I recognized that, but it definitely opened my eyes to the fact that it was something tangible for me and something that I could achieve.
Even more than being something that I could achieve, when I looked at scripture that it was mandated by God for us to take part in some way or another, whether that’s going yourself or supporting or praying or something.
BY SARAH JANE O’KEEFEFEATURES EDITOR
How-to: Carve a Pumpkin
A California Baptist University Campus Publication Volume 59 · Issue 4October 21, 2011
Halloween is here and what do you mean you do not have a costume?
Most people would tell you that you might be out of luck because “all of the good costumes are taken.”
Fear not. There are plenty of ways to be prepared for the fun.
California Baptist University student, Emily Green, knows her way around the makeup table and costume shops.
She is a senior Liberal Studies Major who doubles as a costume and makeup designer for California
Baptist University as well as a va-riety of theatre companies includ-ing Christian Arts & Theatre and DeoVolente Media.
With three easy steps to in-stant and easy costumes and a little common sense, you will be dressed and ready to trick or treat in no time.
Step 1) “Choose what to be.”It is hard to come up with an
idea right away. However, there are a few tricks to creating the pre-fect costume.
“Think of ideas like your fa-vorite band, the cast of a televi-sion show, a bag of your favorite candies (i.e. Skittles or M&M’s) or maybe even spoofs on fairy tales or movies that you enjoy,” Green said.
Internet searches for costume patterns and ideas of what other people have come up with can be a good place to start as well. For instance, if you type “Indian Girl Costume Ideas” in Google Images, there is plenty of ideas to inspire you.
Of course, when you are go-ing out for Halloween, you aren’t usually alone. Green says to utilize your friends in helping you choose a costume.
“Sometimes an idea that would otherwise be weak can be a lot of fun if you include a big group of people.”
Homemade Halloween Costumes
BY TAYLOR ROGERSWEB/VIDEO TEAM
SEE COSTUMES, PAGE B2
Emily Gwen, John Meader, Kelsey Kingnut model their homemade Halloween creations.Photo by Clint Hienze
SEE PUMPKIN, PAGE B3
BY SHARAYAH LE LEUX WEB MASTER
There are many stores to choose from while creating your costume.
Green suggests being “thrifty” with how you shop for the actual outfit.
Thrift stores hold some great treasures that might not be found in the large Halloween superstores. “Not to mention that you’ll prob-ably save around $20,” Green said.
The Goodwill Southern California, Salvation Army Thrift Store and Rob’s Vintique on Magnolia Ave. are just a few op-tions of local Riverside thrift stores.
Target and Walmart also have great options for costumes.
When choosing that perfect costume, Green says, you must also be cautious not to dream too big. “It’s better to have a simple cos-tume done really well than an elab-orate costume that isn’t very good,” Green said.
Using clothes that you already have help to utilize this idea. It is easy to downplay a good idea with old clothes that you don’t wear that often.
Step 2) Makeup, hair…The “Finishing Touches”
Makeup and hair are probably the most important part, next to the costume itself. Of course, you don’t have to be a professional cos-metologist to pull off a great look.
Where does Green say to go? Try Walmart or CVS.
“They have some pretty inex-pensive Halloween makeup kits,”
Green said. “If you are more ex-perienced in the makeup field, try going to theatrical stores like A&H off of Hole and Tyler for some great makeup choices.”
Of course, not every costume needs makeup to complete it. Try finding some good props to go along with your costume. It is also very easy to run to Home Depot and pick up cheap supplies to whip together your own prop, such as a fake gun or the casing to your “Transformer.”
When it comes to hair, there are some pretty easy looks to pull off, depending on what you are going to be. Green’s suggestion is to be creative before running in the di-rection of a wig.
“They (wigs) can be expensive and look fairly cheap unless you get a good one. However, I always sug-gest colored hair spray,” Green said.
These sprays can be found at your local Target or Walmart or the Sally’s Beauty Supply on Magnolia Ave.
Step 3) Have Fun!Halloween is meant to be a fun
experience.“Half the fun of Halloween is
being seen, so get your friends to-gether for a photo shoot or go out to dinner in costume with your buds. The sky’s the limit with the fun you’ll create,” Green said.
Of course, if you are sincere-ly too lazy to follow these three steps, you could always carry a quarter and a hammer around on Halloween. What are you? A Quarter-pounder.
American Tourist : This could be for either boys or girls. What you need:Baithing SuiteLarge Hawaiian shirtCamera (any kind)SandlesSocksGirl- A wrap of some sort for the bottomsBoys- Kaki shortsSun glassesRoad mapFanny PackPut it all together, and you have the makings of a great “American Tourist”.
Living away from home while juggling a job, modeling career and choir practice has 16-year-old California Baptist University fresh-man, Angela Scott, busier than the typical college student.
While a hectic schedule is not uncommon for a typical freshman, in many ways, Scott is unlike her peers.
Starting college at just 16, she left home far earlier than many college students. While skipping the eighth grade put Scott on track to start col-lege early, she also completed a year at Riverside Community College be-fore enrolling at CBU.
For Scott, working twenty hours a week at a bakery is not about hav-ing extra spending money; it is about paying to put herself though college.
This is a responsibility that can stress out even the most organized student, yet Scott has a breezy atti-tude and takes it all in stride.
“Breathe, just breathe,” Scott said.
Aside from being dedicated both financially and academically to her future, Scott also manages to be in-volved in activities both on and off campus. For example, she is a mem-ber of CBU’s New Song Choir and models professionally.
Scott works hard vocally for New Song Choir and sometimes gets caught up in the perfection of her voice.
“But when I remember to really focus on the words, I’m singing to my King. I am so blessed by Him,” Scott said.
Two years ago, a photographer suggested that Scott give modeling a try and since that suggestion she has done everything from shoots for Misfit and Company and New Shoe to our very own CBU ad campaigns.
As Scott started modeling regu-larly, she considered signing with a modeling agency in Murrieta but decided against it.
“I prayed about it a lot. I enjoyed modeling but it always made me feel nervous. That same day, after trying on dresses I thought were shirts be-
cause of their length, I really started second-guessing modeling,” Scott said. “I started feeling like this wasn’t what God wanted for me. The in-dustry is really a sketchy one and I wasn’t sure I wanted to pursue that, having a constant battle with not compromising my morals.”
For most 16-year-old girls, the thought of being a signed model might be enough but Scott is dedi-cated to following God’s plan and becoming a nurse. As a pre-nursing major, she is ready for the hard work and dedication that is ahead of her.
As if that is not enough for Scott, she also continues to stay close to her family.
She is the second to last in her family line, with ages ranging from fourteen to twenty-nine. With seven siblings, she often goes home to visit her youngest brother. Scott also has two brothers who live on campus.
While Scott may be atypical with how she manages her time and re-sponsibilities, she is typical in that she shares in CBU’s love for Christ.
Scott likes the atmosphere at
CBU, especially living on campus, the belief system and open prayer in class.
“I recently transferred from RCC and had many professors who were openly anti-religious,” Scott said.
While it is clear that Scott is com-mitted to her future, what stands out the most is her acute sense of self.
“Take it one day at a time, God is going to use you when you’re ready and willing,” Scott said.
Photo by Haley HelferAngela Scott works hard to balance a hectic schedule at just 16.
Cont. from Page B1Costumes Creative and Easy Costume Ideas:Old Man/Old Woman : This is also a gender neutral idea. What you need:Girl- Floral dress, large sweater/wrapBoy- Oversized slacks, button up shirt, suspendersGlassesGrey/silver hair spray paintTall white socksStrong cologne or perfumeBrown eye-liner (to make wrinkles)A crotchity demeanor!
Miss America : This one is obviously for girls. What you need:An old prom dressLong ribbon, marker (for a “Miss America” sash)High heelsAll sorts of good make up (Lipstick, blush, bright eye shadow, etc.)JewelryLots of Hairspray!A big smile!
A Bunch of Grapes :This is also gender neutral. What you need:A pack of small balloons (Red, green, purple)Sweat outfit (Same color as balloons)White shoes (spray paint to match balloons)Colored BeaniePin balloons to your body, trying to keep them as close knit as possible You’re a bunch of grapes!
A Christmas Present : Gender Neural. What you need:Christmas wrapping paperBowTa-da!
“Deviled” egg : Gender neutral. What you need:All white clothingYellow circleHorns Pitchfork
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Boring weekends can turn into fun by walking, taking the bus or driv-ing to events around the Riverside community.
Fairmont park and Shamel park are no more than ten minutes away. Students enjoy going to swim, play tennis, BBQ, fish or get away from school and enjoy a day under the sun. Riverside resident Evelyn Bower said, “My favorite thing to do is to climb Mount. Rubidoux when I’m bored and just feel like going for a hike.”
California Baptist University’s stu-dents enjoy the Riverside Plaza as well, because it has it all; Trader Joe’s for delicious food and other items, Yule dresses can be found in the two-story Forever 21, home decor stores to adorn the walls in the living room, Gamestop for buying the newest video games and challenging friends to battle.
Visit the Regal Stadium 16 mov-ie theatre to see the new movie ‘Courageous’, restaurants and dessert places such as Temptations Chocolate Factory for that late night sweet tooth.
Sun. Oct. 16, the Riverside Plaza showcase will take place with fresh and new live music. ‘Main Street Entertainment’s’ weekly live events in-clude festivals, concerts, karaoke and car shows.
Visit downtown and go to the ‘Pumpkin Patch’ to pick out the per-fect pumpkin for the Halloween sea-son and enjoy the ‘Ghost Walk’ by the Mission Inn.
Sophomore Rebecca Bernard said, “I like going downtown to visit its art museums and all of the other historic museums.”
On campus, CBU is hosting the “Light the Night” two mile walk on Oct. 22 starting at 6 p.m. to help raise funds for fighting Leukemia. Commuter Cyerra Hawkins said, “I want to volunteer at the walk to make a difference and participate in some-thing bigger than myself.”
With so many activities, places to shop and restaurants to dine in, there is no reason to be bored again.
BY CASSIDY EDISON STAFF WRITER
Have fun and beat boredom in Riverside
Fall Fashions: what not to wear
Local venus provide entertainment options
For this simple and quick roasted pumkin seed receipe you will need:
Pumpkin seedsBowlCookie sheetKosher saltOlive oil
Separate the seeds from the flesh, rinse the seeds and throw the flesh
away.Preheat the oven to 300 degrees
Fahrenheit. In a bowl, combine a table-spoon of olive oil and the pumpkin seeds. Stir until the seeds are completely covered. Place seeds on cookie sheet and then sprinkle salt to lightly cover the seeds. Put cookie sheet in the oven and let the seeds to bake until golden brown.
While the seeds are roasting, pump-kin carving can begin.
The designs can be faces, pictures or anything imaginable. These designs can be drawn directly with a marker, traced
or transferred onto the pumpkin.Once the design is situated on the
pumpkin, it is time to carve. Using the various sized knives, cut the design. Make sure to use caution when carv-ing to prevent from knocking out un-wanted pieces.
Now that the design is carved out, remove the pieces that may have fallen into the pumpkin. Place a candle or an-other sort of lighting device within the base of the pumpkin. Replace the lid of the pumpkin and shut off the lights to reveal a Halloween masterpiece.
Cont. from Page B1Pumpkin
Like it or not, there are items that should just not be worn in fall.
Fall fashion choices consist of wearing light fabrics but layering to stay warm as the weather changes.
So don’t get stuck in the summer oasis fashion trends, but move into the warm and rustic tones of the fall season.
WOMENLeggings as pantsThere is nothing wrong with leg-
gings themselves but wearing them as a substitute for pants is another story. Leggings are made to be worn underneath a tunic or long shirt. They should never be paired with a regular T-shirt. A longer shirt does much better as long as the backside is covered.
Mini skirtsMini skirts are more com-
mon during the summer. In fall, they are not recommended. With the wind and cool air, mini skirts are not ideal. Who wants to worry about freezing throughout the day?
To avoid this, wear nylon tights or a skirt with more length, such as a pencil skirt. This will provide warmth.
Camis as topsCamisoles are made to go un-
derneath sheer tops. They take away from modesty and should not be worn by themselves. Pairing it with a shirt on top or with layers is more acceptable.
Flowing tops with loose jeansSeparately, these items are ac-
ceptable, but wearing them together can be unflattering. Wear a flowing, looser top with either skinny jeans, leggings or shorts.
MENMuscle shirtsMuscle shirts are meant for sum-
mer while working out or spending a day at the beach. As cooler weather approaches, stay away from these summer essentials and wear regular T-shirts and button-up shirts.
Baggy clothesThis was a trend in the past.
Wearing baggy clothes does noth-ing but waste fabric and extra ener-gy pulling up pants. Wearing fitted clothes does not involve wearing skinny jeans. It means wearing jeans and shirts that conform well to the body, which makes men
look more put together.ShortsTo be clear, not all shorts are
outlawed. Only some, such as baggy denim shorts, are. Wearing jean shorts (“jorts”) or even cargo pants can be fashion mistakes. Cargo pants were made for soldiers and non-ROTC students do not need to have that many pockets. Consider the style and the color of shorts. Darker denim or black work best.
Skater shoesMen should not wear these.
They might have been stylish in the past but that is where they be-long. These bulky shoes do noth-ing for the feet. Men should wear shoes like Sperry Top-Sider shoes, Oxfords, Vans or even boots. Shoes are important like the rest of the outfit, so take time to think about the feet before leaving the house.
These fashion mistakes will help students learn what should not be worn and find alterna-tives that are acceptable. When it comes to fashion, students should be creative and appropriate for the weather.
Welcome in fall clothing and kick those summer shorts to the curb.
BY PILAR ORELLANAASSISTANT FOOD & CULTURE EDITOR
5 fashion faux pas to avoid this fall
Page B4October 21, 2011 · Volume 59 · Issue 4
HALLOWEEN: TO FEAR OR REVERE
An annual celebration of witches, werewolves and all things spooky seems to be incompatible with Paul’s proclamation to the Colossians to set their minds on things above; however, many Christians see Halloween as a festive occasion in which their kids can dress up and indulge in a seldom sugar rush. On another extreme, some think Christians must celebrate Halloween so the devil is not given a foothold on the festivities. Here are three detailed Christian views on Halloween:
Halloween is a chance to mock evil
About ten years ago, Anderson M. Rearwick III, a professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene College, posted an opinion piece on ChristianityToday.com titled “Matters of Opinion: Hallowing Halloween.” He comes to the conclusion that Halloween is an occasion for Christians to show they fear God, not Satan. He said, “Christians certainly may be leery of sharing anything with modern pagans and Satanists who claim Halloween is theirs. But who gave these individuals the right to claim this holiday?”
He later said, “What would a reclaimed Halloween express? In our culture, Halloween tra-ditionally has allowed us to look at what frightens us—to experience it, to laugh at it and to come through it. So at the end of October, we are visited by cute Caspers, laughing pumpkin heads and goofy ghouls.”
To Rearwick III and some other Christians, Halloween should not be a cause for concern. Instead, Christians should celebrate, rather than shy away from the festivities, which is exactly what Satan would want them to do. “By giving him this respect, such believers are giving his authority cre-dence,” Rearwick III said.
Rearwick III makes one concession about his philosophy that is worth noting. He said, “Not all be-lievers should celebrate Halloween. For those who have been redeemed from the occult, Halloween in its foolishness may contain what was for them deadly serious.”
Halloween; simple fall fun or not?Halloween should not be
celebrated
Many Christians, who decide not to celebrate Halloween, usually point back to history. According to History.com, Halloween’s origin began in the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was first celebrat-ed on the evening of Oct. 31 about 2000 years ago. On this night, it was believed that “the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trou-ble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future,” the website said. “For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter.”
Years later, after Rome conquered Celtic land, Pope Boniface IV began a May remembrance feast for Christian martyrs. A subsequent pope, Gregory III, moved the celebration to Nov. 1 and saints were also honored. Nov. 2 became known as “All Souls’ Day,” a day to honor the dead and, eventually, through various other namings of the holiday, Oct. 31 acquired the name “Halloween.” History.com said, “It is widely believed today that the church was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday.”
Because of Halloween’s pagan origins, many Christians believe the holiday should not be celebrated.
Halloween is simply a fun, American holiday
Other Christians seem to disregard the origins of Halloween. Maybe, they think it is irrelevant. For them, Halloween is simply an occasion to dress up and to bag candy.
Angie Mosteller, wife of a California Baptist University professor, goes further and said, on her website CelebratingHolidays.com, that Halloween can be used as an opportunity to witness about Christ. She said, “So many aspects of Halloween are natural starting points for spiritual conversa-tions: “Why do you think Halloween is such a dark holiday?”; “Do you believe in ghosts?” [and] “Are you afraid of death?”. Halloween provides a rare opportunity to discuss the reality of the spiritual world which is so often neglected or ignored in a materialistic culture like ours.”
CHRISTIAN VIEWS & STUDENT RESPONSES
BY JENNY MINER DESIGN BY
MEGAN PAULOSPHOTOS BY
MERCEDES LEBRON
Do you think Christians should celebrate Halloween?Kyle Upshaw, sophomore
When it comes to Halloween, I feel that the secular world has moved it too far to-wards the demonic stage for my personal taste, so I do not do the normal celebration. There is oftentimes where I will gather with other Christians to do the generic harvest festival, where we thank God for the bounti-ful harvest He has given us.
Joey Garcia, juniorMy view is changing as I get older, be-
cause growing up my parents were not about Halloween. They wouldn’t let me dress up or go trick-or-treating. But now that I’m getting older, I’ve been able to go to a few parties and get dressed up. It’s dark in its nature, but like anything, you can take something that’s dark and make is some-thing wholesome.
Courtney Stewart, juniorI really like Halloween and I think Christians should be allowed to cele-
brate it because it’s fun to celebrate, because we’re not celebrating spirits and that type of thing. We still hold onto our beliefs, so I think if we do that and we know where we are in our faith, then it’s fine to go to a Halloween party or do something like that.Jasmine Davis, senior
I think Halloween is just another day. As Christians, as long as you celebrate it in the right way, it’s not a problem.
Daniel Gonzalez, graduates 2014
I honestly believe that we shouldn’t. If people got to know the real facts behind the holiday, I don’t think they would actually celebrate it. I think that the American soci-ety has transformed the true meaning into something where they can make a profit out of it. Halloween, to me, is a joke.
Halloween is often seen as a ghoulish holiday centered on spooks and horrors, with celebra-tions focused on terrifying tricksters and haunted houses. California Baptist University has a history with the holiday.
According to CBU’s yearbook, “The Angelos,” the university has celebrated the holiday with everything from carnivals and trick or treating to haunted houses.
“We used to have a trick or treating event in Simmons Hall where each wing picked a theme and decorated their hall,” Joe Adcock, assistant dean of students, said. “Tons of staff, faculty and neighborhood families came for a safe environ-ment to take their kids. It was pretty amazing what the girls came up with for their wing.”
When indoor trick or treating grew in popular-ity, so did the celebration put on by the university.
Octoberfest took place on the lawn between the dorms and offered a carnival complete with game booths, a dunk tank and cotton candy. Students and campus groups ran the event. The end of trick or treating came as a result of fire codes, but Octoberfest continued and expand-ed until local churches began to offer similar events. Attendance dwindled along with student participation. The funds used for Octoberfest were reallocated and used to expand Fortuna Bowl.
“We felt like we were using student money but students weren’t coming other than working the booths,” Heather Hubbert, assistant dean of students, said.
CBU also hosted a haunted house in the ’70s
and ’80s. This student-run attraction took place in the catacombs.
“This was stopped for two reasons. One, the fire department did not like people being down in the catacombs and, two, the students and ad-ministration did not think it was a positive reflec-tion of the school or Christianity,” Kent Dacus, vice president for enrollment and student ser-vices, said.
These events are recorded in “The Angelos”, along with photos of students dressed up in their Halloween costumes. Some date back to 1959.
“Although we have no specific policy, our practice is to prohibit any activities that would be controversial or in conflict with our Christian faith,” Dacus said.
This year the office of Residence Life is hosting an event.
CBU history carved with spooky talesBY SARAH JANE O’KEEFE
FEATURES EDITOR
Page B5October 21, 2011 · Volume 59 · Issue 4
HALLOWEEN: TO FEAR OR REVERE
An annual celebration of witches, werewolves and all things spooky seems to be incompatible with Paul’s proclamation to the Colossians to set their minds on things above; however, many Christians see Halloween as a festive occasion in which their kids can dress up and indulge in a seldom sugar rush. On another extreme, some think Christians must celebrate Halloween so the devil is not given a foothold on the festivities. Here are three detailed Christian views on Halloween:
Halloween is a chance to mock evil
About ten years ago, Anderson M. Rearwick III, a professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene College, posted an opinion piece on ChristianityToday.com titled “Matters of Opinion: Hallowing Halloween.” He comes to the conclusion that Halloween is an occasion for Christians to show they fear God, not Satan. He said, “Christians certainly may be leery of sharing anything with modern pagans and Satanists who claim Halloween is theirs. But who gave these individuals the right to claim this holiday?”
He later said, “What would a reclaimed Halloween express? In our culture, Halloween tra-ditionally has allowed us to look at what frightens us—to experience it, to laugh at it and to come through it. So at the end of October, we are visited by cute Caspers, laughing pumpkin heads and goofy ghouls.”
To Rearwick III and some other Christians, Halloween should not be a cause for concern. Instead, Christians should celebrate, rather than shy away from the festivities, which is exactly what Satan would want them to do. “By giving him this respect, such believers are giving his authority cre-dence,” Rearwick III said.
Rearwick III makes one concession about his philosophy that is worth noting. He said, “Not all be-lievers should celebrate Halloween. For those who have been redeemed from the occult, Halloween in its foolishness may contain what was for them deadly serious.”
Halloween; simple fall fun or not?Halloween should not be
celebrated
Many Christians, who decide not to celebrate Halloween, usually point back to history. According to History.com, Halloween’s origin began in the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was first celebrat-ed on the evening of Oct. 31 about 2000 years ago. On this night, it was believed that “the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trou-ble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future,” the website said. “For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter.”
Years later, after Rome conquered Celtic land, Pope Boniface IV began a May remembrance feast for Christian martyrs. A subsequent pope, Gregory III, moved the celebration to Nov. 1 and saints were also honored. Nov. 2 became known as “All Souls’ Day,” a day to honor the dead and, eventually, through various other namings of the holiday, Oct. 31 acquired the name “Halloween.” History.com said, “It is widely believed today that the church was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday.”
Because of Halloween’s pagan origins, many Christians believe the holiday should not be celebrated.
Halloween is simply a fun, American holiday
Other Christians seem to disregard the origins of Halloween. Maybe, they think it is irrelevant. For them, Halloween is simply an occasion to dress up and to bag candy.
Angie Mosteller, wife of a California Baptist University professor, goes further and said, on her website CelebratingHolidays.com, that Halloween can be used as an opportunity to witness about Christ. She said, “So many aspects of Halloween are natural starting points for spiritual conversa-tions: “Why do you think Halloween is such a dark holiday?”; “Do you believe in ghosts?” [and] “Are you afraid of death?”. Halloween provides a rare opportunity to discuss the reality of the spiritual world which is so often neglected or ignored in a materialistic culture like ours.”
CHRISTIAN VIEWS & STUDENT RESPONSES
BY JENNY MINER DESIGN BY
MEGAN PAULOSPHOTOS BY
MERCEDES LEBRON
Do you think Christians should celebrate Halloween?Kyle Upshaw, sophomore
When it comes to Halloween, I feel that the secular world has moved it too far to-wards the demonic stage for my personal taste, so I do not do the normal celebration. There is oftentimes where I will gather with other Christians to do the generic harvest festival, where we thank God for the bounti-ful harvest He has given us.
Joey Garcia, juniorMy view is changing as I get older, be-
cause growing up my parents were not about Halloween. They wouldn’t let me dress up or go trick-or-treating. But now that I’m getting older, I’ve been able to go to a few parties and get dressed up. It’s dark in its nature, but like anything, you can take something that’s dark and make is some-thing wholesome.
Courtney Stewart, juniorI really like Halloween and I think Christians should be allowed to cele-
brate it because it’s fun to celebrate, because we’re not celebrating spirits and that type of thing. We still hold onto our beliefs, so I think if we do that and we know where we are in our faith, then it’s fine to go to a Halloween party or do something like that.Jasmine Davis, senior
I think Halloween is just another day. As Christians, as long as you celebrate it in the right way, it’s not a problem.
Daniel Gonzalez, graduates 2014
I honestly believe that we shouldn’t. If people got to know the real facts behind the holiday, I don’t think they would actually celebrate it. I think that the American soci-ety has transformed the true meaning into something where they can make a profit out of it. Halloween, to me, is a joke.
Halloween is often seen as a ghoulish holiday centered on spooks and horrors, with celebra-tions focused on terrifying tricksters and haunted houses. California Baptist University has a history with the holiday.
According to CBU’s yearbook, “The Angelos,” the university has celebrated the holiday with everything from carnivals and trick or treating to haunted houses.
“We used to have a trick or treating event in Simmons Hall where each wing picked a theme and decorated their hall,” Joe Adcock, assistant dean of students, said. “Tons of staff, faculty and neighborhood families came for a safe environ-ment to take their kids. It was pretty amazing what the girls came up with for their wing.”
When indoor trick or treating grew in popular-ity, so did the celebration put on by the university.
Octoberfest took place on the lawn between the dorms and offered a carnival complete with game booths, a dunk tank and cotton candy. Students and campus groups ran the event. The end of trick or treating came as a result of fire codes, but Octoberfest continued and expand-ed until local churches began to offer similar events. Attendance dwindled along with student participation. The funds used for Octoberfest were reallocated and used to expand Fortuna Bowl.
“We felt like we were using student money but students weren’t coming other than working the booths,” Heather Hubbert, assistant dean of students, said.
CBU also hosted a haunted house in the ’70s
and ’80s. This student-run attraction took place in the catacombs.
“This was stopped for two reasons. One, the fire department did not like people being down in the catacombs and, two, the students and ad-ministration did not think it was a positive reflec-tion of the school or Christianity,” Kent Dacus, vice president for enrollment and student ser-vices, said.
These events are recorded in “The Angelos”, along with photos of students dressed up in their Halloween costumes. Some date back to 1959.
“Although we have no specific policy, our practice is to prohibit any activities that would be controversial or in conflict with our Christian faith,” Dacus said.
This year the office of Residence Life is hosting an event.
CBU history carved with spooky talesBY SARAH JANE O’KEEFE
FEATURES EDITOR
College students seem stay up late to study, hang out with friends and they of-ten end up having a midnight snack.
Late nights should not always re-quire fast-food runs for midnight snacks.
There are healthy and inexpensive al-ternatives that boost concentration and wellness. These options are easy to pre-pare and provide energy popular foods do not.
Fruits, veggies, nuts and lean meats are always a smart idea when you want something healthy and filling. However, healthy foods have the reputation of lacking flavor. Pairing it with a spice or natural sugar will make them satisfying.
Whipped Greek yogurt with coco-nut flakes and agave is an option is best for students who have a sweet tooth but would rather not give in to a candy bar. Greek yogurt provides protein with-
out the sugar and fat of regular yogurt. Agave, a natural sweetener found at Trader Joe’s or Vons, mixes well with the yogurt. Coconut flakes add texture and sweetness without excessive calories. Try cinnamon or candied walnuts if you do not like coconut.
Hummus with pita, fruits, veggies or all combined is packed with fiber and protein. It also contains Omega-3 fatty acids that boost memory and cognitive performance. Eating this spread is an easy way to boost your metabolism and burn calories.
Air popped popcorn with cinnamon or seasoning of your choice. Popcorn is
a popular snack when you want some-thing inexpensive and easy to make. However, regular popcorn come with loads of butter, calories and different fats that are problematic to health through regular consumption. If you remove the butter, popcorn by itself is fine.
Although there is little nutritional value, it is low in calories. To add flavor, cinnamon is a great spice to sprinkle on the popcorn, as well as a savory option of lemon pepper or sea salt.
Late-night studying and coffee are often found together. Caffeine is a stimu-lant and it is not a source of energy. As a result, the body lacks the rest it needs and takes extra energy to function and perform well. It will only end up hinder-ing your performance and creating un-
necessary fatigue.Instead of coffee, try mint-flavored
tea or black tea. Just the scents of mint teas wake up the senses. Most teas have little to no caffeine but foster sleep after late night studying. Tazo Refresh tea or peppermint teas are great choices. Black teas have more caffeine but not as much as coffee.
There are various types of black teas to choose from, like Tazo Awake Tea or English breakfast black tea. Many chai teas also have black tea in them. For a change, add almond milk for substance and flavor.
Many of these simple ingredients are reusable and can create different com-binations for future use. These healthy snacks will satisfy your body and mind.
Fall weather is nearly here, along with colorful leaves, pumpkins, sweat-ers, hot beverages and the flu season.
Medical experts urge getting the flu shot as early as possible in order to ward off this season’s influenza vi-rus, said Nurse Practitioner Melissa Christiansen. Despite past concerns about the safety of the vaccine, officials assure the vaccine is safe and will pro-tect against this year’s flu.
It is important to get the vaccina-tion every year because past vaccina-tions are not continuously effective.
Christiansen said this year’s vac-cine protects against H1N1, Brisbane and Perth.
“The viruses in the flu shot are in-activated, and in the flu mist the virus-es are live but weakened,” Annabelle Esparza, RN MSN PHN II, said.
Contrary to a common miscon-ception, the shot does not give you the flu.
“You cannot get the flu from the shot or the mist. However, the minor side effects (i.e., aches, low grade fever, sore throat) may mimic symptoms, but they usually start soon after the vaccination is given and go away with-in two days,” Esparza said.
However, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccine will not prevent infection from other viruses, including flu viruses not contained in the vaccine.
“The flu season is typically from November to April,” Christiansen said. “You should get the vaccine at the end of October or beginning of November and it will last for six months.”
Why is the flu such a problem?According to Christiansen, influ-
enza is a pulmonary disease spread through coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions. It is characterized by sud-den onset, high fever, headache, body aches, exhaustion and can manifest in the chest as bronchitis or pneumonia.
With these risks, why not consider
getting the flu vaccination?“Not all of us are healthy, so it is
important to not only protect our-selves but others around us, espe-cially our vulnerable populations (i.e., children, the elderly, those with chronic illnesses) who are at higher risk of developing flu-related compli-cations,” Esparza said.
Christiansen encourages stu-dents to get the vaccination sooner rather than later, as it takes 10 days to two weeks for the body to build up enough immunity. If you have been exposed before the shot, you may still catch it.
Esparza advises not to get the flu vaccine when sick, especially with a fever. It is best to wait until after re-covery to get the vaccine.
Still, the vaccination has side effects.
“Shot vaccine side effects include soreness, redness, swelling to the in-jection site, low grade fever and gen-eral aches,” Esparza said. “Flu mist side effects can include runny nose, fever, headache, sore throat, cough and muscle aches. There are severe allergic reactions on rare occasions. Prior to obtaining the flu vaccine, there is a health questionnaire that needs to be completed, and always discuss any concerns you may have with your health care professional.”
Along with the vaccination, Christiansen recommends students wash their hands frequently, drink water and get plenty of sleep on a regular basis.
For patients with needle appre-hension, thinner needles and nasal spray flu vaccine are also available.
If you are unsure of where to get the vaccination, the CBU Health Center located in Lancer Plaza offers free flu shots to students, faculty and staff.
“By getting the flu vaccine, you are protecting your loved ones and your community, as the flu virus spreads easily and it is the best way to protect yourself against the flu,” Esparza said.
BY AARIKA HERNANDEZSTAFF WRITER
Magnificent midnight munchies
The moment you hear the aw-ful sound of your alarm and your mind realizes it is morning, the snooze button begins to look very attractive.
For some students, simply opening your eyes is a daunting task. The answer to sluggish morn-ings is found in the bad habits of the days. Here are ways to make it easier to wake up for that way-too-early class you dread every week:
1. Just sleeping is a great place to start.
“The younger you are, the more sleep you need,” Nicole MacDonald, assistant professor of kinesiology, said.
People in their teens, as well as in their early twenties, need more sleep than someone in their thirties or forties.
“College students need about six to eight hours of sleep per day,” MacDonald said.
This amount also depends on what your workload looks like throughout the day. Students who are very active every day need more sleep than someone who does not do as much.
2. Regular exercise every day helps more than just your metabolism.
“Exercise is an energy booster, even though you think exercise takes energy,” MacDonald said.
The more we exercise, the more our cardiovascular system adapts, and the more our bodies adapt, the more efficient we become. Getting at least 30 minutes to an hour of exer-cise each day is recommended. It can be as simple as a brisk walk or riding your bike to class.
3. Open the blinds and let in the sun.
GoodHousekeeping.com, ex-plains that the sunlight that you first see in the morning “can shift your circadian rhythms from drowsy to alert,” meaning that when you let in the natural sunlight into your room, your brain picks up the signal to wake up. Opening your blinds while you get ready in the morning can help you wake up and remain alert.
4. Drinking water instead of coffee can help you hydrate, as well as make you feel more energized.
“Caffeine is a stimulant so it in-creases your heart rate and blood pressure, and so it makes you have the illusion that you have more en-ergy,” MacDonald said.
Adding anything artificial to our bodies to wake us up is “very short term and short lived.” Water, on the other hand, rehydrates your body af-ter a long night’s sleep and helps to “stimulate your nervous and diges-tive system,” according to the article “A Healthy Way To Wake Up In The Morning” on HubPages.com.
5. Eating healthfully everyday is vital to our energy.
“Getting enough protein at every meal is more sustaining,” MacDonald said.
Eating a healthy breakfast is es-pecially important to getting more energy in the morning. When you put it in perspective, you fast throughout the whole night while you are asleep.
When you wake up, you still have several hours before you eat lunch. When a body is deprived of protein and nutrients for that long there is not enough energy to stay awake in early morning classes. Almonds, bacon, bananas, eggs, milk and pea-nut butter are all great sources of protein.
Make the most out of your morn-ings and think of these solutions the next time you debate whether or not to hit the snooze button.
BY RENEE FLANNERYSTAFF WRITER
Get more morning energyPhoto by Richard Wickham
The answers to getting more energy may not always be found in a can.
BY AIMEE MUNN & BIANCA JOHNSONSTAFF WRITER & HEALTH EDITOR
A guide to eating healthy and satisfying
snacks, late at night
Vaccination examination
With a variety of Bible translations on store shelves and in the hands of pastors, professors and small group leaders, a disconnect from variations in style and commentary can be felt.
119 California Baptist University students were surveyed about which translation they use. The disconnect is shown in the results:
40.3% New International Version (NIV)
31.9% English Standard Version (ESV)
10.9% King James Version (KJV)2.5% American Standard Version
(ASV)2.5% New Living Translation
(NLV)1.6% Holman Christian Standard
Version (HCSV).8% The Message (MSG).8% International Standard
Version (ISV)8.4% Translation not listedAccording to the Christian re-
source website www.whatchristian-swanttoknow.com, there are five things to keep in mind when consid-ering what translation to use: popu-larity does not mean accuracy, mod-ern translations can be mistranslated, use a study Bible, research different translations and keep in mind that the “best” is subjective.
“I study from the New American Standard Version because it is closer to the original language, but I preach from the New International Version because the language is more familiar to my people. It reads more like how we use English today,” Dan Murray, adjunct professor of oral communi-cations and pastor of Corona Valley Friends Church, said.
Murray is joined by 42.8 per-cent of the student population in his choice.
“I use the New American Standard Bible and sometimes The Message,” sophomore Kathryne Adaire said. “Both are easy to un-derstand, the NASB seems to stick more to the original translation and The Message is easy to understand if I can’t grasp something.”
While the survey did not account for the use of multiple translations, Murray deems the practice advisable.
“I think it is advisable to be famil-iar with multiple translations because it raises the question of why these translators choose this word and why these translators use different words. That then causes the student to go back to the original language and commentaries to find out what the original language uses and what the reason they chose different terms in modern English. It think it helps to reinforce, not to distract,” Murray said.
Certain Bible applications on
tablets and smartphones allow read-ers to view multiple translations and compare verses. With over 200 Bible applications for the iPhone alone, Apple’s App Store provides various translations as well as reference tools.
Junior Aubree Worrell uses the ESV application on her smartphone.
“I can have multiple devotions all in one place and it just quick clicks back and forth from scripture and devotionals,” Worrell said.
Do not let a long, simple scarf restrict creativity. Make twists and knot. With just one scarf, you can create designs that will save you from buying more scarves.
You can make the modern one loop or the classic draping but there is much you can do with one scarf. The longer the scarf, the more you have to make a variety of creations. From the infinity to the braid, many styles can be created with one scarf.
InfinityDrape the scarf around your neck
evenly. Take both ends and tie them into a secure knot. Crisscross the scarf and twist. Then, place the knot over your head and pull and loosen the
scarf forward.Magic trickDrape the scarf around your neck,
having one side longer then the other. Wrap the longer end around your neck. Pull the side of the scarf that is laying in front of you through the neck loop until you have another loop. Take the opposite side and pull it through the loop. Loosen or adjust for a more relaxed look.
BraidFold the scarf in half and drape
around your neck. Pull one loose end through the loop, twist the loop and bring the other loose end through the loop again. Adjust and loosen accordingly.
WaterfallDrape scarf around your neck,
having one side longer than the other.
Wrap the long end twice around your neck and grab one end of the longer side and tuck in the back inside of the scarf. It will have a waterfall look.
Twist and PullFold scarf in half and drape
around your neck. Pull one end of the scarf through the hole and twist, bringing in the other end of the scarf through the hole, having both ends on the same side. Loosen if needed.
Wearing scarves is not the end of the creativity. Scarves can be used as an accessory on a purse or as a head piece, which is a growing trend. These are only a few ways to wear a scarf. Be creative and start twirling, knotting and folding and see what new creations unfold.
BY PILAR ORELLANAASSISTAND FOOD & CULTURE EDITOR
Five ways to wear scarves with stylePhoto by Haley Helfer
With only one scarf, these simple techniques will flatter every outfit.
Student survey finds NIV is most popular translationBY SARAH JANE O’KEEFE
FEATURES EDITOR
Pumpkin brings loved ones to mind
With so many pumpkin-relat-ed products on the market, like pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin eggnog, pumpkin bars, pumpkin coffee creamer and roasted pumpkin seeds, it is no surprise that many California Baptist University students love them.
Why does this squash seem so close to their hearts?
Students know it is close to the holidays when the evening air feels crisp against their skin. For some, it is simply the taste of pumpkin. For others, it is the overall experience rather than the actual taste.
“When I think about the fall, I think about pumpkin spiced lattes and cold weather,” Kelly Hahn, junior, said. “I think about putting on a sweater and having a pumpkin latte as part of my fall wardrobe.”
T h e p u m p k i n - f l a v o r e d food craze greets us yearly at Starbucks.
“One of the things that we know about the pumpkin spice latte is that we have a huge fan base around this beverage that we bring back every year,” Alex Wheeler, vice president of global digital marketing for Starbucks, said.
Pumpkin treats are avail-able most anywhere during the
fall. At Wanda’s Cafe, pumpkin spice lattes are served along with pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin bread from Trader Joe’s is senior Kaihla Corso’s favorite while sophomore Breanna Sparkman prefers the Harvest Pie at Coco’s.
“I’m obsessed with pumpkin everything and my mom makes the best pumpkin muffins every fall. I love this time of the year for that reason,” Alyssa Carter, junior, said.
Could the love for pumpkin be just an extension for the warm and fuzzy feelings associated with fam-ily, or is there something more to it that makes students crave this sensation?
According to an article from Psychology Today, pumpkins are one of the most satisfying foods. They protect the immune sys-tem and are an even more potent antioxidant than beta-carotene. Pumpkin not only tastes good but is physically and mentally benefi-cial when eaten. Bewellbuzz.com also says one ounce of pumpkin seeds contains seven grams of pro-tein and lowers bad cholesterol.
For some, pumpkin flavors evoke feelings of family and warmth. Others seem to feel the excitement of pending holidays that pumpkin-flavored foods mark. Whether students’ pump-kin delights are in the form of a hot drink, a perfect fall accessory or Mom’s pumpkin pie, one thing is certain: family and love are the perfect pumpkin pairings.
BY CRISTIN MASSEYAD TEAM
Photo by Lisette Nichols
By using several translations, students are transformed through different perspectives.
There is no magic in prayer. It seems a simple yet hard concept to comprehend. The on-campus culture of prayer has taken a turn for the best.
In the past six months, every aspect of California Baptist University has transformed in tremendous ways. Physical change is seen through the addition of new buildings.
The newest addition to on-campus spiritual growth is the prayer night “Wake” that debuted this fall.
Wake was a vision for senior Camryn Rogers and juniors Savanna Jonker and Channing Perea after praying for two girls who confessed they never experienced prayer at such an intimate level.
The image of other students having similar stories broke their hearts. Providing a prayer night gives students another option for prayer and worship.
“We wanted a place where God could move, a place for us and other students to exalt Him and lay everything before Him. We wanted it to be a time of growing in God together and experiencing His heart,” Jonker said.
Along with Rogers, Jonker and Lee, nine other leaders are committed to developing this prayer night into something that completely glorifies God.
What began with just a few students quickly multiplied with each passing week.
Wake began with 15 students and has increased to approximately 40 people. Though the growth of attendees happened quicker than expected, it was not a surprise.
“You can’t put God in a box. He has definitely shown that it is His night by bringing so many people through the door. There is a hunger and a thirst for Him on campus,” Nina Webb, junior, said.
The weekly event begins with socializing and welcoming one another. Worship begins soon after by the leadership of junior Daniel Urban and William Perkins, member of Antioch church worship band.
“Fellowship starts at 7 p.m. and worship goes from 7:30 to around 10 mainly because 10 is the quiet time. Then we go from 10 to 11 fellowship,” Rogers said.
To see students worshipping with unyielding devotion through their voices is a sight one must see for their own to understand.
“We believe everyone has a unique relationship with the Lord and that He sees our hearts in worship, not our physical worship. So, one person may have their hands outreached to Him where as another person may be on their knees, crying at His feet,” Rogers said.
Throughout worship, prayers are heard through the multitude of students.
There are no set guidelines for how prayer should be done. Instead, students seek earnestly for God to lead them in the direction He wants them to go.
“We believe in being led by the Spirit, so if He tells us to pray
for anyone in particular, we walk in obedience to His voice. We encourage others to offer prayer and share what He has placed on their hearts,” Alexis Canfora, senior, said.
The intimacy of Wake naturally brought forth community. It has gone deeper to portray a unity of family.
“I believe Wake has built, and is continuing to build, a strong community amongst the students for the true fact that needs are being met. The beauty of community is for one another to be encouraged, loved, cared for and prayed over. That is the purpose of these Tuesday nights,” Daniel Fries, junior, said.
With the number of people attending, it is only a matter of time before the event is relocated. The current location is an apartment in The Colony.
Though there is not a set place for relocation, plans are underway.
“We are waiting at the moment because the number of people each week changes. We love the apartment because it is such an intimate setting, but we are also willing to relocate if that is where God is leading us,” Jonker said.
The desire of Wake’s ministry is not only for numbers to increase but for hearts to be transformed daily in the image of their Maker.
“To see people encounter God’s heart and go deeper in Him is our vision,” Rogers said. “We really want to encourage each other and grow together as young men and women after His heart. We want to push each other into the destiny that God has called.”
Only in ignorance can some-one claim that racism vanished with the ‘60s. To John Piper, pas-tor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minnesota and renowned Christian author, racism is a prevailing problem today.
In his latest book “Bloodlines”, he addresses the sin of racism. He said, “The behavior that distinguishes one race as more valuable than another is a sinful behavior.”
Though he believes racism is a worldwide epidemic with many races involved, he focuses on black-and-white relationships since that is a chal-lenge in America and an issue closest to his history.
Piper takes a different approach from many civil rights activists, if you can call him one. His approach is strictly nonpartisan, which is refresh-ing in a time where the partisan divide is gaping.
He gives printed space to both Bill Cosby, a proponent of personal re-sponsibility when dealing with issues of racism and structural intervention-ists, but he says the ultimate solution to the sin of racism is the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“Unbelievers cannot pursue Jesus-exalting racial diversity and harmony.
They pursue another kind. It is better than race wars; but not what Jesus died to bring about. The church is the as-sembly of those in who the gospel has taken root. Therefore, it is the group where the reconciling power of the gospel will be seen—or not,” Piper said.
He later said, “What I have tried to do with this book is show that the gospel of Jesus Christ—the death and resurrection of the Son of God for sin-ners—is the only sufficient power for this effort, and the only power that in the end will bring the bloodlines of race into the single bloodline of the cross.”
What is most interesting about this particular volume is Piper’s confession of sin.
Piper grew up in Greenville, S.C., when the Civil Rights Movement was
at its peak. Even though his mother was, as he called her, a “Yankee, gutsy fundamentalist” who was one of few against a church vote to ban blacks from attending services, Piper said, “I was, in those years, manifestly racist.”
It was not until attending seminary that Piper woke up from his “sinful
oblivion.”“I owe my life and hope to the gos-
pel,” Piper said. “Without it I would still be strutting with racist pride, or I would be suffering from the moral paralysis of ‘white guilt.’ But the gospel has an answer to both pride and guilt. I hope this book makes that plain.”
CBU Review
John Piper’s “Bloodlines” discusses the cure to a
prevailing problem. BY JENNY MINER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Author explores racial issues
Photo by Amanda JohnsonWake is a new community that began in an apartment in The Colony.
