Campus Children's Center to Receive $1.3 Million Grant

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019 VOL LXXV NO. 15 WWW.THEPOLYPOST.COM Memorial to be held Campus Children’s Center for student to receive $1.3 million grant Raoul Soans By KELCIE HARTLEY Staff Writer From 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5, a memorial service will be held for the passing of Raoul Soans, a senior business administration student, in the Bronco Student Center (BSC) in Ursa Major C. Friends, family and anyone who knew Soans are welcome to attend to pay their respects to the fallen Bronco. The entire Cal Poly Pomona community fell silent while reading an email at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 24. The Office of Vice President of Student Affairs informed the CPP community of the passing of student Soans. On Oct. 22, Cal Poly Pomona Police Department sent out an email asking for assistance to find a missing student. Soans was last seen around

9:49 a.m. Oct. 19. GRACE MIKURIYA | THE POLY POST According to the email, “On Oct. The first year of the funds distribution will be considered a pilot year, taking into account of how many parents use the services. 21, 2019 at about 9:49 p.m., Cal Poly Pomona student Raoul S. Soans left By MICHAEL ACEVEDO and will be distributed months to 5 years old will be parents by helping them his campus residence in a silver Staff Writer with $327,000 annually to allowed to participate in the find services they need on the Children’s Center. The new pilot program. and off campus. 2018 Ford Escape with Texas plate Cal Poly Pomona’s funding will go toward One of the pilot program’s “We’re hoping by the KWB3607 and has not been seen Children’s Center, which upgrading facilities and a goals is to gather data on end of year two to be able since. Soans was last seen wearing operates under Associated new pilot program. how many parents will to have added an infant a black long-sleeved shirt and dark Students Inc. (ASI), has According to the actually use the new classroom to our center and blue pants.” been awarded the Child Children’s Center director, services being offered. As a a one-year-old classroom,” The entire CPP community was Care Access Means Parents Celeste Salinas, the first direct result of receiving the Salinas said. The center urged to contact campus police with in School Program Grant year of funding will be grant, the pilot program will currently has one classroom any information regarding Soans’ (CCAMPIS) and will receive focused on an evening child be free of charge. for children from 18 months disappearance. $1.3 million over the course care pilot program that will According to Salinas, the to 3 years old and an According to the email sent by of four years. add a session from 6-8 p.m. first year will include hiring additional three classrooms Interim Associate Vice President for The funding, which is Monday through Thursday an additional staff member for preschool. Student Affairs Eileen G. Sullivan, a federal grant, has been during the spring 2020 whose primary purpose At the Children’s Center, “It is, however, with a very heavy awarded to the Division semester. Children from 18 will be to support student See GRANT/ Page 2 heart that I share news of Raoul of Student Affairs at CPP Soans’ passing. On the Dean’s List, Raoul was a senior majoring in business administration with a concentration in computer science. He was employed as a BRIC adventure Tim Lynch removed from AVP attendant, and involved in the Indian Student Association, the Forensics and Security Club and the Bronco Strategic Communications position Ascenders Club.” Third-year finance student Will Lincoln knew Soans through climbing at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC). Lincoln said, “He was always so bubbly and had a smile on his face. He was just a great person to hang around and talk to. I knew he was from Washington, and when I first moved to California and Cal Poly, I was from out of state too. We bonded over that.” The last memory Lincoln has with Soans was about three weeks before his passing in Seattle-Tacoma International airport. “I happened to run into him as I was standing in line. I did a double- GRACE MIKURIYA | THE POLY POST take because I said, ‘That looks like The Strategic Communication Department (pictured) remains with a vacant AVP as an official statement has not been released. Raoul. Raoul is that you?’ he said, ‘Oh my god, what a small world.’ We By ZUVANNY MACIAS associate vice president for manages the university’s terminated from his role as were both on a flight back to Ontario. Staff Writer communication and public official social media accounts. the AVP and is unable to affairs. In his role as AVP, Lynch make a statement on the Unfortunately, that was the last time The associate vice The Strategic supervised the Department of matter. that I saw him, and he was just so president (AVP) for Strategic Communications and Strategic Communications. “At this point, on the happy.” Communications, Tim Lynch, Marketing department Now, Lynch is moving forward advice of legal counsel, I Lincoln wanted all of CPP and parted ways with Cal Poly watches over campus news with his career aspirations cannot comment further,” Soans’ family to know, “He was loved Pomona as of October. networks like PolyCentric elsewhere. Lynch said. by so many and had so many friends. Lynch has been with the and is the news link between “I am currently working on Before joining Strategic I don’t know how much his family university since April 2009. Cal Poly Pomona and outside a contract basis at Claremont Communications, Lynch was knew about what he was doing down Although, there was a brief communities. PolyCentric is Graduate University’s Office a faculty advisor for The Poly here, but he was so loved and so cared period between August 2014 the official news source for of Advancement,” Lynch said Post. about.” and July 2016 when he moved Cal Poly Pomona. about his current work. Reach Kelcie Hartley at to California State University Reach Zuvanny Macias at The department also According to Lynch, he was [email protected] Stanislaus to fill the role of [email protected]

WWW.THEPOLYPOST.COM NEWS Page 3 A&E Page 5 OPINION Page 9 SPORTS Page 10 CPP community Harvest day deconstructs the Light pollution: the Women's basketball on three @THEPOLYPOST celebrated Thanksgiving history behind Thanksgiving unseen disaster game win streak NEWS 2 THE POLY POST Tuesday, December 3, 2019 GRANT: Center cares for a Broncos Care Program maximum of 71 children per day hosts Hunger and Continued from Page 1 only licensed to care for a maximum student-parents are given priority in of 71 children per day. An expansion the enrollment process, followed by for the center would also require a Homelessness staff and faculty. “Because we are on new license to care for more children. a campus, we want to help students The enrollment process consists of work towards graduation and help a two-page wait list form that must Awareness Week close the equity gap,” Salinas said. be submitted to the center (Building However, senior e-business student 116) or emailed at childrenscenter@ There were also other organizations By ZUVANNY MACIAS Gabriel Rios believes the center still cpp.edu. After submitted, the center in attendance, such as the Counseling Staff Writer has room for improvement. “I wanted will determine if there are currently and Psychological Services (CAPS), to apply for the Children’s Center, any spaces available for the child, or The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos Tri-City Mental Health and Wellness the cost is cheaper than regular if he or she will have to wait until an Care Program hosted a Hunger and Services and many more. daycare depending on your income, opening is available. Homelessness Awareness Week for On Wednesday, Nov. 20, there was but I found it was still too expensive The waitlist varies for student- students Nov. 18-22. a panel, “My Story: Understanding despite my family’s overall income.” parents and CPP faculty and staff. The overall goal of the Broncos Student Hunger and Homelessness,” Rios also feels the center does not According to Salinas, there has been Care Program is to provide students where CPP students shared their adequately prioritize student-parents a great deal of staff and faculty on with the resources they need if experiences navigating hunger and starting with the overall cost. “To the waitlist for a long time. The long they find themselves in a place of homelessness. have a children’s center focused on waitlist period for faculty and staff housing instability, food insecurity Dinner was provided during this students first should be a priority; it is a result of prioritizing student- or any other emergency and/or crisis event. The event was held so students should be included in tuition or at a parents first. With the help of the situation. could learn how the CSU system and severely reduced cost,” Rios said. CCAMPIS Grant, the waitlist period “Hunger and Homelessness CPP are addressing food and housing Although the center will now is expected to be sped up as upgrades Awareness Week is designed to insecurity. receive extra funding to address to the facility are made. educate the public, draw attention to Thursday, Nov. 21 was an issues like the one Rios has faced, For more information on the the problem of poverty and build up opportunity for students to help stock the center is still struggling with enrollment process, waitlist and the base of volunteers and supporters the Poly Pantry. The event, Stock the the overall size of the facilities. The daily rates, visit https://asi.cpp. for local anti-poverty agencies,” states Poly Pantry: Park and Give, occurred center, which is estimated to have edu/childrens-center/enrollment- the Basic Needs website regarding in Parking Structures 1 and 2. This between 50-70 children per day, is process/. Information regarding the 2019 Hunger and Homelessness was a convenient drop-off point to cooperating with CPP facilities in volunteering can also be found on Awareness Week. make it easier for students to donate search of a temporary solution to care the center’s webpage. On Monday, Nov. 18, the week toiletries, non-perishable food and kicked off with the “Ribbons of Truth.” for additional children. nutritious snacks from their cars. Currently, the Children’s Center is Reach Michael Acevedo at During this event, students decorated On Friday, Nov. 22, Cultivating [email protected] the campus with ribbons containing Community: Parenting Students facts and quotes regarding student and Basic Needs was a discussion hunger and homelessness. regarding the parenting student One of the quotes marked on a ribbon experience and meeting basic needs. stated, “California State University Lunch was provided during the event. (CSU) 2018 Study of Student Basic During the week, students were also Need Reports that: 42% of college able to drop off items for the Poly students have been food insecure Pantry at multiple drop-off locations. — that’s 10,900 of Cal Poly Pomona Students are still able to drop off students who are food insecure.” donations, as the Poly Pantry operates On Tuesday, Nov. 19, there was a almost entirely on donations. Drop- resource fair where students could off locations include the ASI Care gain information regarding resources Coordinators' office, the Bronco to support basic needs on and off Student Center (BSC), Building 35, campus. During the fair, L.A. County room 1339C from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Department of Public Social Services Monday-Friday and Conference and representatives provided information Events front desk in the Bronco and applications students could use Student Center (BSC), Building to apply for services such as Medi-Cal 35, room 2359 from 8 a.m-8 p.m. and CalFresh. Monday-Friday and from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. According to Covered California, Saturdays. “Medi-Cal is a program that offers The Poly Pantry is located on the free or low-cost health coverage first floor of the Bronco Student for children and adults with limited Center (BSC), Building 35, room 1333. income and resources.” CalFresh is Students with meal plans were also a program that assists low-income encouraged to donate a meal through people to be able to afford food. the Feed a Bronco Meal Sharing Often, this assistance comes in the Program. form of benefits that are distributed The Feed a Bronco Meal Sharing through personal Golden State Program allows CPP students who Advantage electronic benefits transfer have a meal plan to be able to donate (EBT) cards that are accepted at most a meal to their fellow CPP peers that grocery stores and farm stores. Many need meal assistance. CPP stores, such as the CPP Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch, accept EBT Reach Zuvanny Macias at as a form of payment. 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VandalismPOLICETransporting BLOTTER (mail) 8:00 a.m., Nov. 19 marijuana over 1 ounce Parking Lot K - beat 4, 7:34 a.m., Nov. 22 University Drive, Pomona Building #98 - CLA, Red Disposition: Inactive/Suspended Gum Lane, Pomona Disposition: Inactive/Suspended A class is available for children 18 months to 3 years, along with other classes for preschool ages.

MICHAEL ACEVEDO| THE POLY POST Tuesday, December 3, 2019 THE POLY POST NEWS 3 CPP community celebrated Thanksgiving attending, according to Quan. The Native American Student Center’s Harvest Day Celebration The Native American Student Center, as the last event of Native American Heritage Month, held “Harvest Day: Reconstructing Thanksgiving.” The event was held to redefine what Thanksgiving means due to its history of imperialism and genocide, according to the event’s host Kyle Brown, a social justice leader at the center. The event served a traditional Native American meal using resources local to California. Following dinner was a panel of speakers from various tribes and then dance performances by the Torress Martinez Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, K-12 students. The event was held Nov. 26 from JOANNE GUINTU | THE POLY POST 5-8 p.m. in the BSC, Ursa Major, as Food was served along with dance performances by the Torress Martinez Tribal students during the Native American Harvest Day Celebration. advertised on the center’s Instagram. Brown stated the event received By CHEYENNE THOMAS Games Room from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18. The students to its Thanksgiving party Nov. a larger turnout than expected and Staff Writer center posted on Instagram to advertise 22. thanked the team at the Native American the event to the campus community. “Our focus as an organization is to Cal Poly Pomona students unable to Student Center and Associated Students, The post stated the event offered free serve international (or) immigrant go home for the Thanksgiving holiday Inc. for helping put on the event. food, karaoke and games. students on campus. So, we host various were still able to celebrate the holiday CPP Dining Services Thanksgiving The Pride Center is a safe space for holiday events as sort of a cultural with a few organizations on campus. Dinner students who are part of the LGBTQ+ exchange and community-building Four events acknowledging the CPP Dining Services offered full community. People in this community event,” said Matthew Quan, the worship holiday occurred on campus in the two turkey dinners to students for the are sometimes not accepted by their leader for the International Christian weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. The holiday. The dinners included a turkey, families and need a welcoming and Fellowship. Pride Center hosted its holiday dinner one quart of stuffing, mashed potatoes, supporting environment during the The Fellowship posted an invitation Nov. 18, the International Christian gravy, one pint of cranberry sauce, two holidays like Thanksgiving. to the party on the CPP Reddit page Nov. Fellowship hosted a Thanksgiving pies and one dozen dinner rolls for $85, “The holiday dinner is an event for 21. The post described the food served dinner Nov. 22, the Native American according to the online order form. people to come together and socialize at dinner, followed by a list of activities Student Center hosted its Harvest Day Students who ordered by Nov. 22 were that possibly do not have that same that included a time of worship and an dinner Nov. 26 and CPP Dining Services able to pick up the dinner Nov. 27 from affirming environment at home for the open mic night. provided complete Thanksgiving 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Los Olivos Dining holidays,” said Bri Serrano, coordinator Rather than hold the dinner on dinners to students for $85. Hall. of the Pride Center. campus, the International Christian Pride Center’s Holiday Dinner Students who did not want the full The International Christian Fellowship and guests met at Foothill The Pride Center’s holiday dinner dinner could have ordered individual Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner Vineyard Church at 100 E. Foothill welcomed all students to a night of items at individual prices. The International Christian Blvd. in San Dimas. This year’s turnout friendliness and fun. The event was Fellowship at CPP also welcomed all was lower than normal, with 20 people Reach Cheyenne Thomas at held in the Bronco Student Center (BSC) [email protected] Resources available to students during fall finals By JANNETT DIAZ planning student. Staff Writer Counseling and Psychological Finals are once again upon students Services (CAPS) and professors at Cal Poly Pomona. CAPS will host workshops for 30 Kicking off the actual testing week minutes of mindfulness throughout (Dec. 9-15) is this week: pre-finals the week, a test anxiety workshop preparation week, beginning on Dec. Dec. 4 at 1-2 p.m., Surviving Finals 2-8. workshop Dec. 5 from 10-11 a.m. and During this time is when students yoga sessions Dec. 10. report stress and losing the most sleep These workshops will be open for all due to studying. To combat stress, CPP students to come and relax throughout has resources available to help students these stressful days to practice self- through finals to motivate all to focus care. Stop by CAPS Counseling Center and recharge before exams. Building 66, room 116 for any event or for any questions. The University Library extended hours Associated Student Inc. (ASI) The University Library is the main extending hours hub for all students to utilize for school ASI will host extended hours in the work. It may be to study alone or get a Bronco Student Center (BSC) and the study room with other classmates and Bronco Recreation Intramural Complex form a study group. Space and utilities (BRIC) both week 15 and 16 for students like computers, printing and scanning needs. The BRIC will be open between documents are available to all with 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday to Thursday and extended hours beginning this week the BSC from 6 a.m.-midnight Monday into next week from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 a.m. to Thursday during week 15. Extended Monday to Thursday. hours on the weekend may vary. The first and second floors will be During finals week, there will be free home for a variety of activities and goodie bags, snacks, coffee, Scantrons JANNETT DIAZ | THE POLY POST The BSC will offer extended hours from 7-2 a.m. Monday through Thursday. snacks to help destress and renew all and blue books available while supplies students. The library staff will have last at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in front and graphing paper will be available communication student. healthy snacks Dec. 4-10 from 10 a.m.-3 of the BEAT office, Building 35, room for students to take and use. EOP staff Campus Safety p.m., hands-on activities Dec. 3 and 6, 1329. will also host a study lounge on Dec. Campus police will work during finals video games Dec. 4 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The BSC will also host a series of 2-3 from 9 a.m.-noon and Dec. 5 from hours and be available for escorts after and therapy dogs available (Dec. 3- 5 yoga sessions available to RSVP at 2-5 p.m. All events will be located at 6 p.m. to the campus community. from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.). eventbrite.com. Building 94, room 122. For more information on the exact “I study at the library every week so Educational Opportunity Program “EOP tutorial services are opening dates, times and services for events having extended hours with snacks and (EOP) drop-in appointments, hoping students hosted at any location mentioned, visit dogs to destress my studying will be a The EOP office will have open space can review any questions before they cpp.edu/focus-on-finals. for studying during Dec. 2-10. Free big help this finals season,” said Melissa take their final exam,” said EOP tutor Reach Jannett Diaz at snacks, Scantrons, blue books, pencils Jaime, a fourth-year urban regional Odaly Perez and fourth-year visual [email protected] NEWS 4 THE POLY POST Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Students share their tips and tricks on how to study efficiently for finals As the fall semester is coming to an end, finals week is right around the corner. As a student, finals weeks can be one of the most stressful times of the semester. We asked Cal Poly Pomona students what they do to study and prepare for the busy week ahead.

David Zavala | Fourth-year landscape Rick Vasquez | Sixth-year computer architecture student information student “I like to get spaghetti or (some) “I try to give myself a lot of time to pasta, and I like to eat that and get actually study the PowerPoints, to some energy in me. And then after re-write the notes and … rewrite that, I’ll study the PowerPoints and whatever things I don’t understand then I’ll actually read some of the and try to memorize it. This semester, chapters in the book .... And then I I’ve been kind of giving myself a just do some of the homework, like chance to kind of let myself just read the ones that I really feel I should get through PowerPoints and just trust refreshed on. And after that, when I myself in reading them and try to go take the test, I just kind of wing it understand and make associations and hope I pass.” with different chapters and things that I know.” Couper Schmidt | Third-year nutrition Sofi Sanabria | Fourth-year history student student “I basically just stay on campus and “I definitely go into the library and just … find somewhere quiet and go just go through all of the syllab(i) over my notes and, honestly, that’s and make sure whatever class is basically it. I just go over my notes cumulative or not cumulative and and all my lectures. Personally, like make sure to be prepared … (I) for finals especially, I like studying make sure I have enough caffeine, alone, so I won’t get distracted.” and (have) gotten a lot of sleep the night before and then I turn off my phone. As long as I’m eating right while I’m studying, I just feel like (it’s) something I can worry less about.”

Samantha Villagran | Fifth-year mechanical Michelle Wyatt | Fifth-year mechanical engineering student engineering student “I just go over all the notes from day “I gather a solid group of four people, one, and I read over them, look at maybe three sometimes, depending all the examples and then I look over on the class. (I) spend a lot of time homework and then any quizzes or in the library reviewing homework midterms that we took. Well yeah, problems, old quizzes that we’ve just do all that stuff and prepare taken and then just doing them ahead of time. I’ll take breaks and again, making sure I understand also don’t procrastinate or else you’ll the concepts …. Also, (I take) a lot get too stressed. Drink some coffee.” of breaks in between so I don’t burn myself out.”

Photos and quotes compiled by staff writer Desiree McClean

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SPORTSTuesday, 10 December 3, 2019 A&E 5 Harvest Day deconstructs the history behind Thanksgiving By ELIZABETH included a traditional AQUINO & JOANNE Native American GUINTU dance performance by Web Editor & Torress Martinez Tribal Staff Writer students. Ranging from 2 to 12 Associated Student years old, the elementary Inc. (ASI) BEAT honored school students dressed Native Americans in bright, traditional and their history with clothing. the event Harvest With big smiles on Day: Reconstructing their faces, the students Thanksgiving, which proudly performed deconstructed the multiple dances, which westernized concept of represented different Thanksgiving through tribes and origins of the food, dances and Native Americans. discussions. The well- Members who attended event was held attended were in the Bronco Student encouraged to donate Center Ursa Major on school supplies in Nov. 26. exchange for prizes The event started from BEAT and the with an opening prayer, Native American recited by Julia Bogany, Student Center (NASC). a member of the Tongva All of the donations Tribe. Bogany explained went to the Torress that praying is very Martinez Tribal TANF important in Native (Temporary Assistance American culture. for Needy Families) Before the K-12 students. Thanksgiving meal Gabi Wijdaja, a was served, the food second-year psychology was blessed by another student, attended prayer. “(We) bless the Harvest Day and enjoyed food and the hands that the panel. make the food,” Bogany “My favorite part told the attendees. about the event was The meal prepared the panel and the by Cal Poly Pomona conversation of what students featured Thanksgiving is to them traditional Southern and their heritage,” California Indian foods, Wijdaga said. “We need such as salmon, wild to be more informed rice, corn, California ELIZABETH AQUINO & JOANNE GUINTU | THE POLY POST about this culture.” cactus salad and chia Harvest Day panelists intended to spread awareness about the true meaning and history behind Thanksgiving. Wijdaja also hopes pudding. others will start to Attendees were also Native Americans from system, since they want from their experiences (a representation of) respect the real history given a choice between different tribes and of to ensure their culture and begin spreading the way Native people behind Thanksgiving. lemongrass tea and chai different ages. is passed down in the awareness about the are,” Bogany said. “We “(Thanksgiving) is not tea. The panelist spoke correct way. true history behind d(id) not sit around the just a national holiday. Elders were served about their life After the panel ended, Thanksgiving. table with Pilgrims. We In the perspective of first, as a form of respect. experiences and shared attendees had the “The way d(id) not wear feathers Native Americans, (it) After everyone their take on Native opportunity to ask any Thanksgiving is in our cap. We d(id) not is a national day of finished his or her American traditions. questions or express done, the way (you’ll gather the turkey and mourning,” she said. traditional Native They also advocated concerns they had. celebrate) in a few kill it and put it on the American dinner, the for more awareness Ultimately, the panel days, is not the way table, or any other story Reach Elizabeth Aquino & panel discussion began. of Native American hoped the campus the first Thanksgiving you’ve heard.” Joanne Guintu at The panel consisted of history in the school community would learn actually happened, or The event also [email protected] New Music and Electronic Ensembles electrifies the stage

By ANELA MIKI-HAN The arrangement changed for Staff Writer the inclusion of a hodgepodge The New Music and ensemble, or confused mixture. Electronic Ensembles shared The ensemble somehow took the stage during their chaos and transformed the electrifying concert on Nov. 25. mixed sounds into a controlled The New Music Ensemble song that does the original made its concert debut at Cal song justice. Poly Pomona, since this is The last song before the ensemble’s first semester intermission, “Still Life with as a class. The concert also Avalanche” by Missy Mazzoli, showcased students of the was another hodgepodge newly offered composition arrangement. The original degree program in the music piece was a “pile of melodies department; most of the songs collapsing in a chaotic free were student-composed. fall,” according to Mazzoli in The concert opened up with the program notes. an invisible piano arrangement The last two songs were of “Key Jane” by Michael Beil. definitely a new and surreal It was performed by Marissa experience in the best way. Aronson, a student musician The Electronic Ensemble ANELA MIKI-HAN | THE POLY POST performed the last three of the Electronic Ensemble. It Guitarist Roger Mantero (left) and synthesizer Henry Ly (right), play with the Electronic Ensemble to was a unique way of listening close the show. songs after the intermission. “Stronger” by Kanye West as well as watching music calmness to complete sadness. into a horror film. The song morning bells ring to bring being performed. was a crowd-pleaser. The The song portrayed a story of changed tempos frequently, forth hope and joy, just like ensemble took its own twist After the invisible piano so much vulnerability and which made the audience’s a song would bring comfort opener, student musician of the widely popular song and sorrow in the most gorgeous hearts beat faster and palms during troubling times.” had a musician rap to the song. Adrian Chavez took the way. sweat as it sped up. Throughout the stage with guitar in hand. He The other two songs, “Les Next, director Isaac The student-composed arrangement, the accordion Moutons de Panurge” by performed a classical guitar Schankler performed “Glass” songs concluded with an was the main focus. The use song called “Eihwaz Rune,” Frederic Rzewski and “Eight by student composer Mark arrangement by Esther Kala of the instrument reminded Lines” by Steve Reich, were two which he composed. The DeGonia. He wrote this piece called “Trio for Violin, Guitar the audience of an accordion arrangement was graceful and very strong songs performed “for someone so delicate, and Accordion.” The song player on the streets of Paris; by the Electronic Ensemble. It soothing. they broke.” This song also portrays a story of darkness a surreal and lovely tune to The next two songs were showcased the group’s skills portrayed the same sadness at first, but sheds light and listen to. with synthesizers. piano pieces composed and as the previous song, but turns the audience’s mood After the student-composed performed by students, which The Electronic Ensemble differently. from sorrow to joy. song, the New Music Ensemble was a great closer to a night were beautiful and haunting. “Gongs” by student “This piece itself pictures took the stage for two more First was the song “Nate’s full of new and unique ways composer Nathaniel Hall darkness and incertitude songs before the intermission of experiencing music. Piano,” composed by Joshua took the concert in a at first, just like the night of the concert. Cooley. As the crowd listened, different direction. The song would bring,” Kala said in The first song performed was Reach Anela Miki-Han at the mood shifted from transported the audience the program notes. “Until the “Thick Line” by Alex Temple. [email protected] A&E 6 THE POLY POST Tuesday, December 3, 2019 The Harvest Festival brings holiday spirit to Pomona

COURTESY OF LISA CAREY PUBLIC RELATIONS Artists and vendors of all kinds had beautiful items on display for the perfect holiday gifts, at the Pomona Fairplex last year.

By KELCIE HARTLEY immersive holiday jewelry, clothing, show because it’s big, samples to lure youngsters with free Staff Writer shopping experience photography, oils, it’s celebratory and shoppers into buying make ‘n’ take arts & The holiday season that serves up hand-turned wood, it’s the last one of the every item. A food crafts and building is officially here and something remarkable ceramics, eclectic season,” Cowles said. court with a variety projects.” the Harvest Festival for all ages to enjoy,” art pieces, kid’s According to www. of tasty options will General admission at the Fairplex in said Nancy Glenn, accessories, holiday leafmotif.com, “Leaf also be present for tickets are $9, 62 (and Pomona is bringing owner of the Harvest decor and ornaments, Motif offers a range of the convenience of up) and military are the cheer. Festival. blown glass and much home decor products shoppers. $7, youths ages 13-17 From Dec. 6-8, this The artisans at more,” the press including framed According to are $4. Kids 12 and art and craft show the festival pride release stated. original leaf collages, harvestfestival.com/ under are free. Hours features around 300 themselves for Catherine Cowles, artist-selected pomona, entertainers are 10 a.m to 6 p.m artists and vendors being the best in the creator of Leaf Motif, giclee reproduction will be present each Friday and Saturday, with thousands of business; many also has been an active prints and a line of day of the festival at and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. diverse, handmade have customizable vendor at the Harvest illuminations which various times. Make Sunday, according to creations. gift options to give Festival for about 10 includes the original sure to be on the the website. This show is family customers exactly years. Kandle Kuffs, e-Kandle lookout for Washboard A ticket is good for friendly and the what they are looking “The Pomona Kuffs, e-Kandle Willy, WC Willy as all three days and perfect environment for each holiday Harvest Festival is a Wrapz, occasional Stilt Santa and Fables coupons only apply to buy the perfect season. combination of all lamps and illuminated of the West. when purchasing holiday gifts for loved “In themed attire the harvest festivals wall sconces.” Families can check tickets at the door. ones. and merriment, in California and Crafts aren’t the only out an area just for For more information According to a press the nation’s top Nevada. It’s the items for purchase. kids. The press release go to harvestfestival. release sent out Nov. trend-setting granddaddy of shows. An abundance of states, “Macaroni Kid com/pomona. 25, “As a family-run artisans showcase Most of us (vendors) food vendors will and Home Depot host business, we take their originals who do the shows try also be present and the Kidzone, an oasis of magnificent to go to the Pomona ready with delicious of festive activities for Reach Kelcie Hartley at pride in creating an [email protected] TAKE YOUR CLASSES ANYWHERE THIS WINTER. Winter Session at Cal State Fullerton

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EDUARDO RANGEL | THE POLY POST By STEVEN EVERETT Feature and Best takes place three years Yourself.” It wouldn’t that water contains Elsa’s protectiveness Staff Writer Original Song. “Let It after the events of the be a surprise if either memories, and a of Anna is believable Go” (the winner of the first film. The story is songs joined “Let It lot of the problems and Olaf is still as cute In 2013, Disney aforementioned Best about Elsa hearing a Go” in winning an that were present as ever. Even when he released “Frozen,” Original Song award) spirit voice calling her Academy Award for in the first “Frozen” starts to get angry (no, its adaptation of is a staple of Disney out to an enchanted Best Original Song. (illogical actions by really, he does at one the Hans Christian playlists even to this and forbidden forest. The background music certain characters point), he’s still such a Andersen fairy tale day. Her sister Anna, was also a treat to hear, being chief among jolly guy overall. “The Snow Queen,” It’s impossible to the mountain man and it worked to the them) are not present The first “Frozen” over the Thanksgiving overstate what a boom Kristoff, his loyal movie’s advantage. in this one. was a good, but flawed weekend. Thus, one “Frozen” was for reindeer Sven and Just like the Although the film. However, there is of the biggest pop Disney, let alone for the living snowman predecessor, exquisite characters themselves no denying how much culture phenomena animation in general. Olaf come along on attention to detail were great, the actions of a gigantic cultural of the decade began. It’s an impressive this journey which was paid to the taken by a majority phenomenon it was It was an instant hit legacy to say the reveals the origin of animation, especially of them in the first and what a great and a record-breaker least, and it would be Elsa’s magic among on the snow, ice and film were foolhardy legacy it was and still at the box office. Until tough for anything to many other mysteries water. The water and at best. Thankfully, is. 2019’s “The Lion live up to it, even its concerning Arendelle ice were the most this problem is fixed, “Frozen II” is a King” (the remake of own sequel. However, and a nearby tribe of meticulous and costly and as a result their worthy addition to the 1994 original), “Frozen II” did indeed people who coexisted details in the film, due development doesn’t that legacy as well “Frozen” held the manage to live up to with nature spirits. to a theme throughout feel forced. Kristoff’s as a worthy sequel record for the top- its phenomenon- The soundtrack the movie about water hesitance to propose to a landmark film. grossing animated spawning predecessor. makes great use of containing memories. to Anna is hilariously Perhaps it’ll be a film of all time, “Frozen II” was Idina Menzel’s singing The plot had many awkward (by the phenomenon of its earning a total of $1.29 released Nov. 22, talent, especially in interesting twists and writing’s intent, not own. billion worldwide. It exactly six years after the songs “Into the turns; it excellently by incompetence on won Academy Awards its predecessor. It Unknown” and “Show follows the theme the writers’ part), Reach Steven Everett at for Best Animated [email protected]

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By GEORGIA VALDES Jmy James Kidd at the Staff Writer dance space Pieter. “Deep Pieter” mir- Arguably one of rors the way a brave the most challenging space may function in jobs is performing for community engage- a live audience. The ment meetings. The theater students at students began each Cal Poly Pomona are class by saying their all too familiar with it, names and pronouns, but they were pushed what they need and even further in Stacy what each could Stearn’s devised the- offer the class within ater course. The session. final project: Work “I am here to make together to write, a space where (the produce and perform students) can actu- an original piece. ally learn by doing While most the- in a very collabora- ater classes are tive way …. Agency student-driven, Stea- is my number one for rns took an even more people. What I feel unorthodox route to with this group is teaching her class. that we have engaged She preferred a non- ourselves consciously hierarchal structure, in a lot of (these) in which the stu- actions,” Stearns said. dents held equal It’s a mixed bag power to herself in of reactions to the the classroom. technique from her She feels this allows students, with some for the most amount for and some against. of creative freedom With much of the per- for her students. formance ad libbed, “It’s going to be theater student Mat- like looking at some- thew Covalt found the one sewing a piece practice beneficial. of clothing, rather “(Deep Pieter) is than going to a fash- nice because it feels ion show,” Stearns like I see everyone said. “If (the stu- and everyone sees dents) can live in the me …. We are able live moment of being to work off of each in these moments of other,” Covalt said. activity and creation “It feels like every- in front of an audi- body is involved.” ence … that is going Others, like fourth- to be pretty cool for year design and the audience and it’s technology and stage going to be a learning management stu- experience for us.” COURTESY OF STACY STEARNS dent Margaret Saba, Stearns imple- Matthew Covalt, a fourth-year acting student, rehearses a scene with a skeleton prop. struggled with the mented a specific disorganization of technique to facil- the course. a traditional play, no script,” Saba said. that they weren’t performance which itate the creative “I hate the class there is always some- In an alternative just having fun but is at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 has process called “Deep for a few reasons … thing to come back to, reality plot, the per- processing heavy, already sold out, but Pieter.” This is an I disapprove of the formance is satirical real-life events there are four more exercise she picked it’s the script …. In a lack of structure. In and silly, yet deals within a safe space. shows: 8 p.m. Dec. 6, up in her study under devised piece, there is with heavy topics “It was really inter- 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. such as violence, esting …. We all 7 and 2 p.m. Dec 8. It loneliness and seek- realized how fun it is a $5 entrance fee to ing friendship. was to play with vio- attend. Veronica Cortez lence. It was, in a way, “I have a strong studies theater and exhilarating,” Cortez feeling the audience works as a stage said. is going to be very manager for rental The ensemble kept confused, but also performances. to these themes, but so taken aback that She found that in with light and humor- they’ll want to see the early stages of ous narrative. more,” Cortez said. creation, the class The audience can “Personally, one of was mostly just play- expect complete my goals is to see ing around. immersion in the per- some of the audi- Soon, they recog- formance, and some ence members walk nized a recurrent members may even be out from outrage.” theme of violence called to participate Reach Georgia Valdes at and death. In discus- in a scene or two. [email protected] sion, they realized The first OPINION

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and improving visibility for clear negative effects, and drivers. the clear positive effects of Those arguments, however, reducing it, little is being done The unseen disaster ignore the impact of light to address it. pollution on the physical and Scientists have estimated mental health of humans, as that approximately one half well as its disruptive effect on of city light use is wasted, wildlife. illuminating nothing but the Researchers have suggested sky. that light pollution increases The Department of Energy the risk of obesity, depression, has estimated that a reduction sleep disorders, diabetes and of this wasted lighting could breast cancer in humans. save U.S. citizens $3.5 billion In animals, the effect can be per year in energy costs. Yet, as equally disastrous. people remain more or less Sea turtles, for example, disinterested in it, as turning tend to travel toward the off or shielding lights at night brightest light in sight when is viewed as an inconvenience. they hatch. Legislation is typically a The brightest light is slow process and is often supposed to be the moon’s undercut by special interest reflection on the sea, drawing groups that benefit by the hatchlings to their natural maintaining the status quo. habitat. We do not have to completely Light pollution, however, depend on policy makers, confuses them and leads the scientists or urban planners hatchlings away from the sea to reduce light pollution. where they are vulnerable to Relatively simple and EDUARDO RANGEL | THE POLY POST predators. This pollution is immediate steps can be taken By MICHAEL PHAM & This glow is light pollution, picture showing that more equal to death for the exposed, by anyone who can turn off WILLIAM McKINNEY a phenomenon resulting than 80% of the world’s disoriented newborns. exterior lights at night, shield Contributing Writers from artificial light produced population lives under light- Light pollution further lights that cannot be turned For thousands of years, by streetlights and lights in polluted skies. affects our ideas of how and off or dimmed or install more humanity has looked to the homes and workplaces that This artificial light obscures where we fit into the universe. efficient lights that have a night sky and seen its heroes are either improperly shielded our view, hiding the Milky Way In his book “Pale Blue Dot,” warm color temperature. in the stars and constellations. or turned on at night. Light galaxy from approximately Carl Sagan wrote: “Our planet Rather than being afraid of Orion, Andromeda and the pollution was brought to the 80% of North Americans. is a lonely speck in the greatly the dark, perhaps we can focus Pleiades dominated legends forefront by an ambitious The increase of light enveloping cosmic dark. In our on regaining the inspiration and myths of cultures citizen science study by pollution throughout obscurity, in all this vastness, and curiosity produced by around the world, inspiring Fabio Falchi, “The New World populated areas has become so there is no hint that help will the constellation of heroes people for generations and Atlas of Artificial Night Sky severe that the International come from elsewhere to save so aptly displayed in the stars. fueling their curiosity for Brightness,” published in the Dark Sky Association us from ourselves.” Journal of Scientific Advances. (IDA) designates “dark sky Gazing up at the vast and William McKinley is the project the “great beyond.” Today, leader for Bronco Space’s BLADE however, finding inspiration The study used advanced preserves” similar to how endless sea of stars reminds (Balloon Launch Assessment and fueling curiosity from satellite imagery, computer the Fish and Wildlife Service us that we are a small part of a Directive) program at Cal Poly stargazing has become algorithms and hundreds designates nature preserves much greater whole, humbling Pomona. Michael Pham is the difficult. Constellations and of thousands of reports for endangered animals. us and highlighting that the Bronco Space program manager. from amateur astronomy Many argue that increased universe is not simply ours to Bronco Space, Pomona’s CubeSat most stars are obscured by an Lab, has launched a program to ominous glow that dominates enthusiasts from around the light makes society safer, for do with as we please. investigate our atmosphere and our the night sky. world to compile a frightening example, by decreasing crime Despite light pollution’s planet from LEO (low earth orbit).

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SPORTSSPORTSSPORTS 1010 10 Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Women’s basketball on three-game win streak she fed off....” The Broncos had eight “I feel that today steals, forced 12 points was really good for me off turnovers and only because I started off allowed 26 points in the the day poised; I wasn’t paint. They had active focused on ‘Oh I need to hands throughout and do this, I have to do this.’ controlled the pace of I changed that mentality the game. from ‘need to, have to’ to Bishop saw a lot of ‘want to’ and I made it so improvement on defense much easier to play my from their previous game,” Orji said. game and is glad to see Orji’s performance her team improving. radiated on her “I was really proud teammates and helped of them with their them perform better effort and really just as well. Smit was just growing and learning,” behind Orji with 19 Bishop said. “We had points and earned her our hands up. We were second double-double active (and) created a with 11 rebounds. lot of turnovers against Senior starting point Concordia. Obviously, guard Jackie Ricketson they did a great job, but nearly had a triple- more importantly, they double performance, learned from our last scoring 11 points, game where we weren’t dishing out nine assists doing those things; and collecting 11 we pulled out a ‘W’ rebounds of her own. (win against Monterey “It feels so great (when Bay), but we needed to CARLOS OLIVARES | THE POLY POST there’s a spark on the improve, so it’s great to The women’s basketball team now has an overall record of 6-2, while they are undefeated, 2-0, in conference. team). We need (Orji) out see that improvement By CARLOS senior forward Kasey helps win games. She Bishop said. “These girls there and it’s so amazing tonight.” OLIVARES Smit, who both combined said the Broncos support have a sisterhood … to because it opens so many The Broncos will try to Staff Writer for 39 of the Broncos’ 68 each other like a family see that love and support doors for her to get that protect their home and points and 17 rebounds. and feels that the team’s for each other while many shots,” Smit said. advance their streak to Cal Poly Pomona’s Orji scored a season high bond reflects onto the they’re out there … it’s “I think it’s good for 4-0 against Humboldt women’s basketball of 20 points on 10-of-16 court. pretty awesome.” her to get those looks State at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5. team took down the shooting in 21 minutes. “It’s exciting (to) Orji had a different to coming into other Both teams are Concordia-Irvine Eagles She was the spark on see the love that each mindset going into this games; it just builds her undefeated in at Kellogg Arena at 4 p.m. the team and rallied her of these girls (has) for game and it showed on confidence even more, so conference, but only Nov. 27. The Broncos teammates up with her each other. And with it the court. She dominated I think it’s good that she one team will remain battled to their third win performance. being Thanksgiving, in the paint and led the had a really good game.” undefeated after their in a row and improved to Team effort and the locker room, I talked Broncos in points. She The defensive effort matchup. 6-2 on the year. encouragement was about how grateful and gives a lot of credit to was a huge factor as the A lot of credit goes impactful for the Broncos thankful we are for each her team for supporting Broncos did not give the Reach Carlos Olivares at to the Broncos’ junior and head coach Danelle other and how the game her and cheering her on Eagles a chance to lead [email protected] center Leilia Orji and Bishop said that’s what goes beyond basketball,” with high energy that after the first quarter. Broncos 2-0 in CSUSB Thanksgiving Classic

By HECTOR Riley Schaefer led the AMEZQUITA Broncos in scoring with Staff Writer 21 points along with four Men’s basketball won rebounds, two blocks and back-to-back games over one assist. the weekend in the Cal Aside from Schaefer, State San Bernardino the Broncos had two Thanksgiving Classic more players with double tournament. figures in scoring, as The Broncos pushed senior guard William their overall record to Christmas contributed COURTESY OF BEN ANDERSON 5-2 and extended their with 19 points, followed Senior guard/forward Riley Schaefer racked up a career-high of 21 points during Friday’s match. win streak to three by junior guard Phoenix Shackelford, who the game, Christmas’ point. junior guard BJ Standley press helped us to get the games. dominance was evident With five minutes drove into the paint other team to turn it over The Broncos kicked chipped in with 11 points. as the senior drove left in the first half, the for a basket that would 16 times in the first half,” off the tournament on into the paint to score Broncos’ strong defense initiate an 18-5 run, Kamansky said. “And Friday, as they rolled “It was a really good team win. Everyone a basket to keep the would pay dividends, which led the Broncos that leads to layups, so over the Saint Katherine Broncos ahead on the as it only allowed the to extend their lead by it makes it easy.” Firebirds, 98-50. played well from top to bottom,” Schaefer said. scoreboard. Firebirds to score eight 30 points. The following day, “We came out a little “We just had to points. During the final 10 the Broncos took slow, but that’s expected “I thought (the key for tonight’s dominant win) rebound the ball better The Broncos continued minutes of the game, the down the Texas A&M after the holidays. But and play better defense,” with the hot hand in the Firebirds continued with International Dustdevils our guys kept to the was just giving the ball inside, and work inside Christmas said. “I final six minutes, scoring their offensive struggles 75-45. Christmas led the task and grinded this thought we struggled 21 points during that and were only able to Broncos in scoring with team down,” head coach out. Our shooters hit shots and we got a lot of for a little bit early in span that saw them take score 11 points. On the 17 points and was one of Greg Kamansky said. the first half, but we a 46-25 lead going into other hand, the Broncos four Broncos with double “The other team had stops and overall we just kept playing defense.” picked up the defensive halftime. scored 26 points. figures in scoring. been playing pretty well intensity later in the first To start the second The Broncos, during The defense was this week so we were a Early in the first half, Christmas and half and in the second half, the Firebirds that span, were also able outstanding once little worried, but once half, and we were able to quickly tried to minimize to have their largest lead again as it forced the we opened up in the first Shackelford got things going for the Broncos pull away with the win.” the deficit after knocking of the game, as they led Dustdevils to commit 26 half, the first five minutes In the middle of the down four free throws. the Firebirds by 48 points turnovers. of the second half we felt with back-to-back baskets. Despite the first half, as the game Despite the fast start at the end of the second The Broncos will pretty confident.” was tied, Shackelford from the Firebirds, the half. return to Kellogg Arena The Broncos had a hot start, the Firebirds responded with multiple hit a 3-pointer that Broncos responded right “I thought going inside at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 to season-high shooting triggered an 8-0 run for away with back-to-back helped us a lot tonight. take on Humboldt State. from the field as the baskets that kept the game close for the first the Broncos that gave baskets from Schaefer. We were good; we did team shot 61.5%. them their largest lead With 15 minutes and not shoot very well early Reach Hector Amezquita at Senior guard/forward couple minutes. Seven minutes into of the game up to that 34 seconds on the clock, in the first half, but our [email protected] Tuesday, December 3, 2019 THE POLY POST SPORTS 11 Life as an international student-athlete The 2019 men’s soccer team consisted of two athletes from Brazil and three from Israel. The students opened up about what it is like, not only being an international student and adjusting to the American culture, but also being a student-athlete. Ori Kenett - Israel | Senior defender, business administration “I heard about CPP from another Israeli student-athlete that told about an Israeli coach named Yossi Raz, that at the time was the head coach. The main factor that dragged me into the school was the fact that besides the coach, we had three more Israelis on the team. This gave me kind of a soft landing and helped me to adjust quickly .... I came from Israel after four years without playing soccer at all. I served in the Israeli military without the ability to keep playing. So, getting back into a sport routine was the biggest change—physically and mentally. I also assume it’s true for most of the international students, studying not in your native language is always a big change. This is my first time going to any university, so that was a change in its own. When you add the language obstacle to it, it becomes quite a challenge. It took me four to six months to adapt to learning techniques and gain confidence to talk in class .... Soccer is my first love. I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to play at this age, while most of my friends stopped playing years ago .... The combination of playing with your best friends, traveling around the states, winning and ending up with a degree in your hands is absolutely amazing. There is something very special in the athletic department and in the soccer program in particular. Maybe it looks like another program from the outside, but the players and staff know it’s an extraordinary place to be a student athlete.” Eduardo Faria - Brazil | Junior midfielder, business administration

“I was already in the U.S. and our old coach Adam (Reeves) was watching me play Sunday league games and he liked me. I sent him my highlight video, he gave me an offer, I accepted and started my career at CPP .... The biggest differences are all the opportunities around here; they are not so often in my country, Brazil. It is also much safer to live here. Of course, I miss my friends and family, but the safety and opportunities makes the U.S. really different from the other countries .... My favorite part of playing at CPP is that we are a family, we work all together. We are very connected and it makes it easier to go forward .... I really like the campus and where I live, it is pretty close to the campus. The facilities that we practice give us all the chances to go to the nationals and maybe win next year. We have all the possibilies to do it, it is just on us to do it.”

Cyro Oliveira - Brazil | Senior midfielder, applied economics

“I heard about Cal Poly Pomona after my first year in Bakersfield because of its success ... and one of my coaches presented the program to me. The soccer program was the main reason I decided to attend, the playing style and (the previous coach) Adam. Also, when I came to visit the school, I really liked the campus. Some of the research that I did on the school gave me the perspective that it was a good academic school. The location and amount of students was attractive for my decision .... The biggest change moving to the U.S. was leaving my family behind and the culture change. Leaving my family and friends was the biggest struggle for me, but the culture change, types of food and language was also a difficulty I faced .... My favorite part of playing for CPP was the student-athlete enviroment I had during my time as a Bronco. It’s like having a big family, not only by your own sport but also with al the other sports. The friendships acquired at my time as a Bronco will last forever.”

Alon Grod - Israel | Senior midfielder, computer science

“When I first came to the U.S., I went to San Diego State University for two years. After two enjoyable years, I decided to leave because of personal reasons. At that time, my Israeli friends, Nadeer Ghantous and Ori Kenett were playing for CPP. Nadeer called me and told me that Adam Reeves, the former head coach, wants me to come play for them. I met with Adam and decided to take the opportunity because I wanted to play for a good school like CPP and, at the same time, I wanted to be with more Israelis .... The biggest change for me was that I needed to be more independent and more responsible because I was by myself without my family for the first time .... My favorite part about playing for CPP was the people in the program. The management, coaching staff and my teammates became my second family and every day that I was around them was unforgettable. They were always willing to help and be there for me. If it’s academic problems or personal problems, you know that you are not alone and they will help you to pass every obstacle.”

Omer Green - Israel | Junior midfielder, civil engineering

“In my first year of college, I was at Catawba College, North Carolina. I had already heard about CPP by my friends who played here. When I decided to transfer, my first goal was to transfer to CPP because I knew how good the soccer program was and I knew that the engineering program is one of the best in the nation. That is what I wanted to study and my previous school did not offer engineering. I knew the location was amazing which is an important part as well .... The biggest change is that I’m living here by myself and I have to take care of myself and living far away from my comfort zone, which allows me to cope with difficult situations. And of course, studying civil engineering bachelor’s degree in English .... My favorite part about playing for CPP is the way we play here. The coaches have a system for success. The biggest part is the traveling for away games, that made for the most memorable moments.”

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By NOUK Pogue both have been KEOVYPHONE under Mason’s wing Staff Writer at CPP for more than three years. Overstreet On Nov. 14, Cal Poly and Pogue were two of Pomona’s head women’s the nine Broncos that soccer coach Jay Mason earned spots on the All- received the honor of CCAA Team this season. the 2019 California Both Overstreet and Collegiate Athletic Pogue said Mason’s Association (CCAA) award for Coach of the Women’s Soccer Coach Year was well-deserved of the Year. due to such a successful After four years of season this year. coaching the Broncos, “He just motivates all Mason had his most of us by always being successful season yet. there,” Pogue said. “He’s Mason took the Broncos always in his office, on a 13-win season, always willing to help which almost triples us out, always willing to the total number of wins talk with us on how to from last season. improve. I think that’s At 14 years old, Mason really motivating when played as a goalkeeper you have a coach that’s for a small club in willing to be there for Canada and had a taste whatever it takes to of coaching when his make you a better player club would hold free and a better person.” clinics to teach younger Mason has taught COURTESY OF CPP ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT goalkeepers. Overstreet a lesson she Mason led the women’s soccer team to the NCAA Division II first round this season. His coach encouraged will take into life beyond these clinics as an effort the field. to give back and the rest With this season’s playing collegiately. goal is the exciting and get heavier.” “He always emphasizes was history. success, Mason “For me, the most challenging part of being With being able to us to be appreciative After graduating emphasized that this impactful thing is to a coach. I’ve learned coach such a successful of everything that we summa cum laude from year was special for see the alumni at the a lot about people in team of hard-working have,” Overstreet said. the University of the him. Being able to see games and talk to them, general as far as how women, Mason has “Even though it’s not Incarnate Word in Texas the players achieve their to see where they are I can help them reach made it important to necessarily related to with his bachelor’s of goals that they set was a professionally and their potential, and help the players to never stop soccer, he would always science in physical special memory for him. personally,” Mason said. them grow.” working hard to reach make sure we were education in 2004, This past season, “Those things are the Besides coaching as their goals. checking in (with) our Mason then continued Mason and the other most rewarding for me.” Mason’s job title, there’s “I strongly believe family, our friends and his education at the coaches took the team Mason has learned a other aspects to what he we are tasked with the loved ones.” same university earning to Costa Rica and had a lot from coaching at CPP, has taught the players challenge of developing Going into next his master’s degree in reflection book that one from the professional on the Cal Poly Pomona female leaders and we season, the women’s kinesiology in 2006. of the assistant coaches side to the personal. women’s soccer team. need more of them,” soccer team is expected “As I was winding started. The players “Being a coach is one “Ultimately, my job is Mason said. “It’s great to be a top contender for down my professional wrote little notes about of those professions to make sure (that) when for me to see them another season under career, I stopped the trip, things that they where there’s so many they leave here, they are taking the reigns and Mason’s reign. enjoying playing the way felt were important and different personalities stronger than they were being confident. Soccer With the success from I used to,” Mason said. “I memories. and so many different when they came in, is kind of the vehicle this season, Mason realized the thing that I Mason reflected on challenges for each more mature and that that we’re allowed to hopes to feed that to his loved about sports was how it was memorable to individual,” Mason they are prepared for drive as coaches and that following seasons to get the team itself, and the see the players step out said. “Trying to get what life has in store for allows us to teach those the team to achieve its relationships that you of their social bubble and a group of people to them,” Mason said. “We skills.” goals once again. build within that team, to see another culture invest everything — all know life doesn’t get Senior defender and the experiences you that they might’ve not emotionally, physically, any easier once we leave Cassidy Overstreet and Reach Nouk Keovyphone at share with other people.” seen if they weren’t mentally — into one college and the decisions senior forward Ambria [email protected]

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