April 19, 2019 Serving the University of La Verne Community Since 1919 Vol

Campus Times April 19, 2019 Serving the University of La Verne Community Since 1919 Vol. 127, No. 22 Schools may ban Bringing the Storm cell phone use Growing evidence shows that Bill seeks smartphone use at schools not only interferes with a student’s education, but also increases to combat cyberbullying, depression and suicide rates in students, Chen- teen anxiety ery said. In 2018, France adopted a nationwide smartphone ban in all Alondra Campos primary and secondary schools Staff Writer to promote pupil achievement and healthy social development. A proposed state law would The London School of Eco- require school districts to re- nomics and Political Science strict cell phone use during published a study in May 2015 school hours. that found test scores improved Assembly member Al Murat- at schools that banned smart- suchi, D-Torrance, introduced phone use. Underachieving pu- Assembly Bill 272 this year, a pils showed the most improve- measure he hopes will decrease ment. teen anxiety and improve their University of La Verne Pro- mental health. fessor of Psychology Leticia The bill would amend exist- Arellano said the bill is long ing school policies by requiring over due, and she is pleased to the governing body of a school know the issue is being taken up district, a county office of ed- in Sacramento. ucation or a charter school to “I am happy to see that the is- adopt a policy to limit or prohib- sue is being attended to both in- it its pupils’ use of smartphones side and outside the classroom,” while they are in school. Arellano said. “Even executives The proposed law would af- from Silicon Valley ban their fect K-12 students in California. children from screen time, and It would allow students to use that says a lot.” a smartphone under specified As a professor, Arellano said circumstances – in case of an she has had her own experiences emergency or threat, if granted with the trouble of dealing with permission by a faculty member, technology in the classroom. or if a physician determines it to She said the misuse of smart- be necessary. phones and the distractions that Arwen Chenery, chief of come with it have occurred staff for Muratsuchi, said the during her class sessions. bill could provide a balance of “We need to be mindful and smartphone use for students and recognize that it is a problem,” improve teens’ mental health. Arellano said. “Student use of technology, Arellano said that as a parent, including smartphones, is on she has not given her 12-year- the rise,” Chenery said in an old daughter a cell phone be- emailed statement. cause she wants her child to in- “AB 272 brings awareness Molly Garry teract in person with people. to the correlation of smart- Drag queen Storm Chaser performs at a drag student performers as well as professional drag “We try to emphasize the im- phone use and student mental show, part of the Claremont Colleges’ GAYpril queens Saturday at the Pitzer Gold Student Cen- portance of social and commu- health and achievement by re- events. The show at Scripps College featured ter. nication skills,” Arellano said. quiring school districts to adopt “Improper use of cell phones their own policies that strike can diminish that, especially in a balance...preventing (smart young children.” phones) from interfering with Student remembered for kindness Zion Grant-Freeman, a fresh- a student’s educational, social, man film and psychology major, Maydeen Merino full.” At Claremont High, he con- and emotional development,” said he agrees with the idea of Staff Writer Mr. Corona played basket- tinued as a left-handed pitcher. Chenery said. the bill, but the method to pre- ball, soccer, and football but He continued his education According to a 2015 Pew vent the issue is not appropriate. Arturo Corona Jr., a Univer- he always stuck with baseball, and baseball career at Citrus Research report, 73% of 13-to “I do like the purpose of the sity of La Verne junior kinesiol- which he began playing at age 5 College before transferring to 17-year-olds had, a smartphone bill because it would force peo- ogy major and former baseball with the Upland American Little the University of La Verne in or access to one, and 24 percent ple to talk and that’s a problem player, died in a car accident in League. 2017. said they were online almost Pomona on April 12. He was 22. “When he started baseball he “One thing that really stood Continued on page 2 constantly. Mr. Corona grew up in Cla- used to catch and bat, right and out to me at Citrus, is that me remont. He attended Our Lady left handed, and then they start- and him both kind of came in at Inside The Campus Times of Lourdes in Montclair then in ed having him only using his the same time and didn’t really second grade went to Oakmont left,” Valerio said. know what to expect about col- Former cop to elementary school then El Ro- Mr. Corona also played for lege baseball, school, and life in head campus safety...... Page 3 ble middle school and graduated little leagues in Montclair and general,” said Ryan Aguilar, se- Student triumps from Claremont High. San Dimas, where he played on nior first baseman, who played following cancer...... Page 6 “He had a really good heart, several all-star teams and even with Mr. Corona at both Citrus Leo Factor even as a little kid,” Mr. Coro- went to state championships. and ULV. delivers talent and sass...... Page 11 na’s mother, Adriana Valerio, “He had tons of friends be- “I think from getting to know Baseball cleans up said. “At a young age he was cause he played sports in so him since day one at a junior Redlands in sweep...... Page 16 a little terror, and we knew we many different leagues and dif- college we really just tried our were going to have our hands ferent cities,” Valerio said. Continued on page 4 Page 2 News April 19, 2019 Modern political storytelling analyzed Erica Rae Sanchez Arts Editor

Jason Neidleman, professor of political science, delved into his research about Rousseau and his impact on philosophy and politics during his talk titled “My Reason Chooses the Senti- ment My Heart Prefers: Rous- seau on Political Imagination.” Students and faculty filled the Executive Dining Room to listen to Neidleman’s explana- tion about science, philosophy and emotion in political theory Tuesday. “Politics is the study of power, how it works, what renders legitimate or illegitimate,” Nei- dleman said. Neidleman discussed the importance of truth-telling in politics, the idea of Rousseau’s that people are inherently good, and the Trump administration claim- ing that they are pragmatic. “One reason that I am attracted to this idea of politics as storytelling is because typically those things are seen at odds,” Neidleman said. “But if we see both as forms of storytelling and Ariel Torres begin to analyze the components Professor of Political Science Jason Neidleman speaks on his inter- and emotion in his individual work with political theory, Tuesday in of a political story, we can see pretation of political imagination and how it influences philosophy the Executive Dining Room. that as two parts of one overar- ching larger question of what the structure is of political argu- Cell phone use... ment.” In an introduction to a book, Continued from page 1 Neidleman wrote that Rousseau (for many) nowadays,” Free- phones than what the bill is try- Stamp said the school also at- of smartphone use in classrooms believed humans were born man said. “But the bill is flawed ing to stop,” Stamp said. “Plus, tempted to ban smartphone use would enhance a student’s aca- without evil. Rousseau believed because many schools already the bill won’t ultimately end during her junior and senior demic performance, AB 272 is evil was a product of society and prohibit phones on their cam- cyberbullying or issues such as year, but that it only resulted in not feasible due to the popularity if humans changed the system, puses and students still use them teen depression since it isn’t the the opposite of what was being in technology today. then evil could potentially be- during school.” only outlet that these issues can aimed for. “Cell phones have become come non-existent. Freeman shared his experi- come through.” “There was an escalated part of student culture,” Pizzolo “In some ways it’s quite an ence with his former school’s at- Stamp said the use of smart- use of smartphones in my high said. optimistic idea, that what we tempt to ban smartphones during phones at school can be replaced school after they tried to restrict “It’s hard enough to confis- have to do to save ourselves is his senior year of high school. by the use of other electronic it since it was seen as this ‘rebel- cate a phone in a student’s pos- get our institutions together,” “The school tried to do this devices at home. As a result, cy- lious act,’” Stamp said. “Snap- session. With the bill, we would said Jon Leaver, professor of art my first semester of senior year berbullying will not take place chat and other social media was have to take away a student’s who attended the lecture. “If we and it didn’t work,” Freeman in school but can take place at blocked but students would find phone just because they have it can rectify society, we can save said. “Students would still bring home, she said. a loophole around the system.” on them.” ourselves. The idea that in order their phones to school and use Stamp had an experience in Stamp said eventually the Rather than completely re- to get ahead we have to put oth- them when they weren’t sup- middle school similar to Free- school reacted to the unfavor- voke smartphones from students ers down, I do not believe that posed to. When second semester man’s with the ban of smart- able result and retracted from on school sites, Pizzolo said the and I do not think that benefits came, administration stopped phones. fighting the issue of cellphone process of limiting the use of us in any way.” trying so hard since it wasn’t “I was in Florida for seventh use. smartphones should be made Rousseau also believed that working.” grade of middle school and I Surprisingly enough, stu- more gradually. corruption lived within the arts Freeman said mental health could use my smartphone on dents began to use their phones “At Bonita High School, we and sciences because of the im- related issues in teens deal more campus,” Stamp said. less since the school wasn’t try- do a phone tally, where students mense competition to be recog- with social media than actual “In eighth grade, I moved to ing so hard to force restrictions place their phone in a contain- nized by the masses, he said. smartphone usage. Connecticut and the schools I at- on them, Stamp said. er before they sit so they won’t Neidleman said the idea of “Social media contributes tended there didn’t allow for the “I think many people oversee have their phones with them self-love is based off the wel- more to mental health related use of smartphones. This shift the merits that come with smart- during instruction,” Pizzolo fare of the community and that a issues in teens more than any- made it difficult for me to settle phones,” Stamp said. “Not every said. “This is just one way of re- collective society is a successful thing because smartphones are into my new surroundings.” student uses their phone for ir- ducing distractions in the class- one because fewer malice inten- an easy access to any social Stamp said she had a difficult relevant things.” room.” tions exist there. media,” Freeman said. “I don’t time making new friends at her Gene Pizzolo, assistant prin- Alondra Campos can be He discussed the improper have Twitter because it is toxic new school because she had no cipal at Bonita High School, reached at alondra.campos@ use of the word “pragmatic” and for my well-being.” means of obtaining their con- said that although the limitation laverne.edu. how the Trump administration According to a study by tact information or social media uses this word to describe the Child Mind Institute, heavy us- during lunch hours or breaks. president, despite it not being ers of social media, those being When it came to high school, Campus Times Online the best word for his actions. teenagers and young adults, in- The award-winning Campus Times “I was so interested in how crease depression risk by 27%. he was tying all of these threads Teens reported that Twitter, Corrections online edition is updated throughout together,” Myra Garcia, senior Snapchat, Facebook, and Ins- The Campus Times is the week with event coverage and director university initiatives, tagram were social media plat- committed to accuracy. breaking news. said. forms that caused the most feel- When we make mistakes, Visit lvcampustimes.org for cur- “The whole concept of polit- ings of anxiety. however, it is our policy rent and past stories, and additional ical storytelling and comparing Shannon Stamp, freshman to correct them as soon columns and blogs. and contrasting what we are ex- political science major, said she as they are brought to You can like us on Facebook periencing today to other coun- disagrees with the bill and said tries around the world.” our attention. If you find and follow us on Twitter @lvcampustimes and Instagram the issues the bill is trying to a mistake in the Campus @campustimes for all the latest updates on local and on-cam- Erica Rae Sanchez can be take down can easily be present- Times, please let us know pus news. Send us story ideas over social media or email to reached at erica.sanchez2@ ed through other outlets. laverne.edu. “There is more usage to at [email protected]. [email protected]. Page 3 News April 19, 2019 Former cop to head campus safety Savannah Dingman Staff Writer

Ruben Ibarra, a retired San- ta Ana police commander, was named the new campus safety director at the University. Before starting at the Univer- sity last month, Ibarra worked for the Santa Ana Police Depart- ment for 27 years. He made his way up through the ranks of the department. He initially rose to the position of field sergeant and eventually advanced to an area commander position, which oversees a population of roughly 160,000 people over 12 square miles. Once the opportunity to re- tire presented itself, he decided it would be a good idea, but he did not want to stop serving the community. “I wanted to do something different, but still related to what I was doing so I could utilize my experience and knowledge I’ve gained over the years,” he said. Ibarra entered his position as the new campus safety director just before the arson attack and apparent hate crime occurred on Katelyn Keeling campus. Ibarra was able to apply New Director of University Safety Operations Ruben Ibarra speaks and greet March 25 in La Fetra Lecture Hall. Ibarra is a former prior knowledge he gained in to faculty and staff about his plans for campus safety during a meet Santa Ana police officer. the police department in order to ment is conducting the current will be completed. students can play a big part in courages students to download handle the situation sufficiently. investigation. Ibarra assured his commit- enhancing the safety on campus. the LiveSafe app on their mobile “I come from a very large and “We want to make sure we ment to serving the students, and “The students can be our eyes devices. busy department,” he said. “As are working with the La Verne is hopeful about the current and and ears. If students see some- “If students are here late at the investigations commander, Police Department, and we want future climate on campus. thing suspicious, let us know so night and need an escort from I was used to overseeing very to make sure they have every- “While this is a situation we can follow up” Ibarra said. the library to their dorm, we will major crimes, so when this sit- thing they need to support them that concerns us all, overall, our “We all have to take care of one do that,” Ibarra said. “We are uation happened I was able to in the investigation,” Ibarra said. campus is still very safe. Com- another, that’s going to be the here to support the students in bring some of my experiences While Ibarra ensures the La pared to other campuses locally, way we keep our campus safe.” every way.” to be able to really address this Verne police are working daily we are safe,” Ibarra said. To take additional steps to Savannah Dingman can be issue,” Ibarra said. on the investigation, there is no In order to continue to im- increase campus safety, the se- reached at savannah.dingman@ The La Verne Police Depart- further information on when it prove campus safety, Ibarra says curity department strongly en- laverne.edu. Page 4 Politics April 19, 2019 Bills would help renters, homeless according to the National Low million or so Californians in ju- ganizer for Pomona United for again,” Meza said. “He has the Protecting Income Housing Coalition. risdictions that support rent con- Stable Housing, faced such a sit- right to go ahead and put it at Chiu’s bill, Assembly Bill- trol. My law would apply and uation last year. the (consumer) index price of 1482, would prevent rent goug- help the 15 million renters who The former owner of an the surrounding area. So, it’s not low-income es by restricting the amount a do not live in jurisdictions that apartment building she lived in like if there’s rent control and I landlord could raise the rent by are subject to rent control.” failed to make repairs that the move out, that apartment will residents yearly. Chiu said that the ACCE, tenant requested, and she said still be at $1,150 (for example). AB-1481, authored by As- Western Center on Law and that the apartments became “un- It’s just that you give tenants the Aryn Plax sembly Member Rob Bonta, Poverty, and PICO California livable.” opportunity to stay there for as Politics Editor D-Alameda, would prohibit were the primary groups lobby- After the apartment building long as possible and possibly landlords from evicting tenants ing in favor of the bill package. switched hands, the new owner save some money.” California has the highest without just cause. Lobbying against the pack- implemented a rent increase be- Meza went to Sacramen- homeless population in the na- AB-36, known as the Cos- age was the California Apart- tween $200 and $250. to April 8 to lobby for the bill tion and few restrictions exist to ta-Hawkins reform bill, is a sec- ment Association, which rep- The only protection in place package on behalf of ACCE. protect tenants from drastic rent ond effort by Assembly Member resents landlords. for tenants was that, if a landlord Though CAA opposes rent increases. Richard Bloom, D-Santa Mon- Ben Benoit, vice president of were to raise rents over 10%, control policies, Benoit said that That is what the authors of ica, after the three assembly public affairs for CAA-Inland tenants are owed a notice 60 CAA supports the development three assembly bills are attempt- members had attempted to re- Empire, said that CAA’s mem- days in advance, and if the rent of affordable housing, and that ing to change. peal Costa-Hawkins in 2017. bership opposes rent control on increases were less than 10%, a number of its members are The three bills, nicknamed Proposition 10, a citizen-ini- principle. the landlord has to notify tenants involved in the development of the “Keep Families Home Bill tiated ballot measure which Benoit said that landlords within 30 days. low-income housing. Package,” by the Alliance of sought to repeal Costa-Hawkins, may raise rent for a few reasons: After Meza and fellow tenants Benoit said one of the largest Californians for Community was voted down in November the landlord needs to make up- were mired in litigation against barriers to development gener- Empowerment, or the ACCE, 2018. grades or repairs to the building, the landlord, Meza teamed up ally is high building costs and aim to increase protections for The 1995 Costa-Hawkins or, as a result of property values with PUSH member and former NIMBYism. NIMBY stands for low income renters by restrict- law restricts rent control in two rising, landlords face higher Pomona city councilman John “not in my backyard,” and NIM- ing rent increases and requiring ways: it prohibits application of property taxes. Nolte to get signatures for the BYism is the tendency for resi- landlords to cite just cause for rent control on buildings con- Rent increases can also occur Pomona Housing Stabilization, dents of any given area to resist eviction. structed after February 1995, when ownership changes hands. Fair Rent and Homeowner Pro- development or local projects “Most tenants are one rent single-family residences and Property taxes on a build- tection Ordinance. within their areas. increase away from being able condominiums, and it also pro- ing could spike just by virtue The ordinance, which did Meza said that PUSH does to afford food, healthcare or hibits vacancy control, which of being sold from one owner not get the number of signatures not generally oppose develop- even becoming homeless,” said is a type of rent control that to another, after years of the needed to be put forward to Po- ment within Pomona, but wants Assembly Member David Chiu, restricts landlords from raising building’s property tax remain- mona City Council, would have to limit the effects of gentrifica- D-San Francisco, author of one rent to new tenants. ing low due to Proposition 13, required restrictions on rent in- tion so as to protect low-income of the bills. AB-36 would weaken Cos- which limited tax increases on creases. residents. California has 23.55% of the ta-Hawkins by allowing rent properties to no more than 2% For example, landlords “Gentrification is going to national homeless population, control on single-family units annually as long as the property would be prohibited from pursu- happen, no matter what,” Meza according to the United States and on buildings that are at least never exchanged hands, and if ing rent increases if he or she did said. “People are going to get Interagency Council on Home- 10 years old. the property is sold, its value is not comply with maintenance pushed out, like they did in Los lessness. Chiu said that AB-1482 and reassessed. requests from tenants. Angeles. For now, this is our According to a February AB-36 address the issues of rent “My experience in most Landlords would be limited solution to it because we need 2018 report from California De- in complementary ways. cities is when there’s a lot of to one rent increase per year, and a solution now. We don’t need partment of Housing and Com- “The Costa-Hawkins reform complaints, that there’s a group would be subject to just cause ‘oh, but they’re building low-in- munity Development, 30% of bill that’s been proposed by As- coming to the dais, almost 99% requirements similar to those in come housing.’ Sure, but it’s not renters devote more than 30% sembly Member Richard Bloom of the time, it’s because the new Bonta’s bill. coming in fast enough.” of their income toward rent, and addresses the reality in rent owners have come in, bought a Rent increases would be lim- AB-1482 and AB-36 will be for another 30% of renters, their control jurisdictions: that every property, and is now faced with ited to a specific number per heard by the Assembly Commit- rent uses more than half of their year, we lose rent control stock a higher property tax or they year – a measure later adapted tee for Housing and Community income. because of how that law has want to make improvements,” into Chiu’s bill. Development on April 25. Renters make up 46% of the been written,” Chiu said. “That Benoit said. “If I move out, that landlord Aryn Plax can be reached at total households in California, law is meant to apply to the two Yesenia Miranda Meza, or- has the right to raise the rent [email protected]. Student remembered... Continued from page 1 best to motivate each other, ev- he tried his best and made sure guy to be around, especially out- beach, and he danced with the ed for Corona to help the cost of ery day, no matter if it was in everyone was okay before him- side of baseball. We were always Hawaiian girls on stage in the service for the family. The page school or baseball.” self,” Aguilar said. having fun, joking around,” luau, Escalera said. has exceeded its goal of $3,000, Aguilar said he made many Mr. Corona had the chance Frye said. “Every time I would Mr. Corona also enjoyed lis- raising $13,050. People can con- memories with Mr. Corona both to leave his hometown and go be with him we would always tening to music. Some of his tinue helping the Corona family on and off the baseball field, but to school in Kentucky, but he be laughing, and he was a really favorite artists were 4B, Travis by donating to “Arturo Coro- one memory in particular really decided to stay local and attend light-hearted guy.” Scott, RL Grime, Logic, Flume na’s Funeral Expenses,” creat- stood out to him. ULV, Valerio said. Head baseball coach Scott and Boombox Cartel, Aguilar ed by Arturo’s best friend Tyler “It was our last sophomore “He was originally going to Winterburn also fondly remem- said. Tinajero, at gofundme.com/ game at Citrus and we were all go to school in Kentucky, but bers Mr. Corona’s playful per- His favorite sports teams in- 1lt1byyx9c. the way up in Bakersfield,” Agu- he said it was too cold,” Valerio sonality. cluded the Dallas Cowboys, Los The University will hold a ilar said. “We lost on a walk off. said. “(He was) pretty quiet, pret- Angeles Dodgers, Lakers, and time of remembrance for Arturo He usually keeps his emotions in “This was his home base. ty reversed to most people who the UCLA football. led by University Chaplain Zan- check – just in general for pitch- I could literally see him never didn’t know him, but he had a Arturo Corona Jr. was born dra Wagoner at 7 p.m. Monday ing you need to keep your cool leaving. This is where he was good sense of humor,” Winter- on August 26, 1996. He is sur- in the chapel. – but we lost on a walk off and I going to raise his family. He burn said. “He was very funny vived by his mother Adriana His family will hold a rosary don’t think I have ever seen him would say he was never going to and a really nice kid.” Valerio, father Arturo Corona from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 24 so mad. move far away.” Mr. Corona’s family enjoyed Sr., sister Ariana Corona and at the Todd Memorial Chapel in “He has always been a gen- While attending ULV as a playing games like Lotería when brother Oscar Corona. Claremont. erally nice guy, and I think this full-time student, he studied ki- his cousins, aunts and father “He passed away, but he A funeral mass will be held one memory that stuck to me nesiology and worked two jobs would gather at his grandma’s wouldn’t want us to be down from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 25 is because he obviously cares. – one at Poke Dot in Claremont house during birthdays and hol- about it, obviously we are going at Our Lady of the Assumption Even if he doesn’t show it, he and another at the Dugout in On- idays. to be sad and it’s a horrible thing Catholic Church in Claremont cared about anything he did.” tario. “He always had a smile on to happen but he would want us with the burial to follow at Bel- Both Aguilar and Mr. Corona “He was a good boy, never his face and was always laugh- to keep living,” Frye said. levue Memorial Park in Ontario. moved on to play baseball at the gave me any problems,” Valerio ing, joking around,” his aunt “I know for me he would tell The reception will be from University of La Verne. They said. Laura Corona Escalera said. me, why are you sad, keep living 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the United continued their friendship, and Mr. Corona also created new In August 2016 Mr. Corona your life, don’t make it all about Church of Christ banquet hall in made more memories at their friendships on the baseball team grandmother took all her grand- me. Go live your life, go do what Claremont. new school. with students like junior pitcher children to Kailua Kona in Ha- you want to do. I am just going Maydeen Merino can be “Once you really got to know Logan Frye. waii. to say, live through Art.” reached at maydeen.merino@ the guy, he always made sure “He was a really enjoyable They ate poké, went to the A GoFundMe has been creat- laverne.edu. Opinions Page 5 Campus Times April 19, 2019 Citizenship question would mislead he U.S. Department of Jus- Although Census responses are tice is planning to add a supposed to be kept confidential, Tquestion about citizenship to privacy protections have been vi- the 2020 Census American Com- olated by the U.S. government be- munity Survey, a change which, fore. under the Donald Trump adminis- The Japanese American Citi- tration, may result in an inaccurate zens League issued a statement in count of the country’s population. opposition to the proposed citizen- The question, which has not ship question, referencing the Cen- been asked on the Census Bureau sus Bureau’s release of Japanese survey since 1950, is phrased as Americans’ names and addresses follows: “Is this person a citizen of to the U.S. Secret Service during the United States?” the 1940s. There are five options in re- An inaccurate count will be a sponse to the inquiry, including detriment to the democratic system four that indicate the person is of in the United States. If immigrants United States origin, and one that shun the census, it could reduce indicates the person is not a citizen. the number of congressional seats The question does not initial- and the amount of federal funding ly appear to be a hindrance to the in states with large numbers of for- democratic process. However, eign-born residents, such as Cal- coupled with the contentious po- ifornia, which has more than any litical and social climate fostered other state, according to the Pew editorial cartoon by Danielle De Luna by the Trump administration, many Research Center. non-citizens may choose not to answer the question out The survey samples only 2.6% of the population, and As the Supreme Court considers the citizenship ques- of fear of deportation. the Justice Department has proposed that adding the tion on the 2020 Census, it is imperative that they analyze The Justice Department added the question to gain an question to the mandatory Census will help ensure pro- its effect in relationship to the political climate the Trump understanding of the voting population that can only be tections for minority voters enforced under the federal administration has fostered concerning immigration and calculated through the Census Bureau survey. Voting Rights Act, according to the Pew Research Center. the safety of immigrants. The humane and democratic decision requires that the question be considered outside of Uber, Lyft need safety upgrades a vacuum of perfect ethics. ber and Lyft are popular transportation programs In Los Angeles, they are required to have fingerprints Campus Times in the United States, particularly for college stu- on file and pass a nationwide FBI criminal background Spring 2019 Udents and young adults looking for cheaper and check. Passengers may still be at risk in a taxi, but their faster ways for transportation, yet the program has not chances of being a victim of rape, robbery or murder are shown any dedication to improving consumer safety, a lot slimmer compared to Uber and Lyft’s qualifications, Editor in Chief even after a series of cases where riders have been robbed which demonstrates the crucial importance of placing Jocelyn Arceo or even killed while riding in an Uber or Lyft. stronger background checks. On March 29, University of South Carolina student Within weeks after the death of Josephson, Uber Editorial Director...... Layla Abbas Samantha Josephson mistakenly got into a vehicle that announced that they will plan to launch a social media News Editor...... Danielle De Luna she thought was her Uber ride. This has prompted more campaign and send push notifications during pickup to Politics Editor...... Aryn Plax people to be aware of their surroundings, including scan- remind passengers to take safety precautions, while Lyft LV Life Editor...... David Gonzalez ning the cars’ license plates and asking the drivers who will continue to provide driver photos and vehicle infor- Arts Editor...... Erica Rae Sanchez they are here for. mation. A South Carolina bill was also introduced last Sports Editor...... Joey Matsuzawa Uber and Lyft need to improve and revamp their meth- week that would require Uber and Lyft drivers to have il- Social Media Editors...... Nicolette Rojo od of recruiting employers. The qualifications for both luminated signs, which is a step toward consumer safety. Jaycie Thierry companies include: having a car that is less than 10 years A 2018 study by the University of Chicago and Rice Photography Editor...... Ariel Torres old, a clean driving record, be at least 21 years old and University found a 2-3% increase in motor vehicle fa- Editorial Cartoonist...... Danielle De Luna have at least one year of driving experience in the U.S. talities and fatal accidents since the arrival of rideshare (three if under 23 years old). programs. Reporters On paper, the requirements sound strict, but are actual- Although Rideshare programs are convenient in terms Alondra Campos, Savannah Dingman, Natalie ly minimal compared to cab drivers. For example, in San of saving money and time, along with easier traveling Gutiérrez, Dominic Honoré, Christine D. Insigne, Francisco, where Uber and Lyft were established, cab across a big city, but should not cost someone’s life or Stephanie Joseph, Christopher Livingston, Maydeen drivers are required to show proof of residency, clean hy- safety and it is now the rideshare programs duty to amend Merino, Destinee Mondragon, Hannah Rogers, Rex giene, speak English and complete taxi driving training. this issue. Sample, Emily J. Sullivan

Photographers Jaysin Brandt, Jaren Cyrus, Molly Garry, Nikky Consider our commuters Huynh, Katelyn Keeling, Kayla Salas, Ashley Villavicencio n Nov. 14, 2018, the University of La Verne host- home after an already long enough day.

ed its annual Commuter Day, a day that caters For example, the University’s Campus Activities Advertising Manager...... Sienna Kendricks to the school’s commuter population. Great, but Board hosted a showing of “Love Simon” this past Tues- O Distribution Managers...... Natalie Gutiérrez with nearly three-fourths commuter students, one day a day night from 9 p.m. to midnight in the La Fetra Audito- Savannah Dingman year is not enough. rium. Many night classes do not end until 10 p.m.

The University hosts plenty of events each month that It is wrong to expect commuters to stay on campus so Chief Adviser...... Elizabeth Zwerling are meant to strengthen the school’s sense of community late during the middle of the week, especially because Photography Adviser...... Helen Arase and reflect our core values, but many start so late that it many of these students have class the following morning. Photo Desk...... Kevin Bowman is unreasonable to expect commuter students to attend. Perhaps it would be more beneficial to host events closer Production Manager...... Eric Borer Some commuter students work during the day and to the weekend as opposed to the beginning and middle therefore take 6:50 to 10 p.m. night classes. Many of the of the week. 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Letters may be quently to find better times throughout the day, week and laverne.edu. sent to [email protected]. month to host events – which commuters too can attend. ©Campus Times, 2019 LV ampus imes Page 6 LifeC T April 19, 2019 Student triumphs following cancer Layla Abbas mo,” he said. “I understood my Editorial Director friends had lives to live and of course I did not want to prevent After taking a year off to re- them from living their normal ceive 18 rounds of chemothera- lives, but it was hard to see them py with three different chemo- do that while I was not able to do therapy drugs, three surgeries the same thing.” and plenty of physical therapy Tompkins had three surger- sessions to learn how to walk ies in total: an emergency ap- again, Andrew Tompkins, soph- pendectomy, a surgery to insert omore business administration a port catheter into his chest to major, has returned to the Uni- receive chemo and a leg surgery versity of La Verne. to remove 14 centimeters of his Tompkins initially noticed femur that had the cancer and in- his knee was inflamed during put a prosthetic in his leg. Thanksgiving break and never Tompkins said learning how imagined it was a result of can- to walk again was a tedious and cer. frustrating process. The doctors thought it was a “I had already known how to meniscus tear or bursitis which walk for 19 years of my life and is fluid in the knee, but instead then all of a sudden I couldn’t found it was a type of bone can- anymore,” Tompkins said. “Peo- cer called osteosarcoma. ple would walk to go get a drink “I went to get an x-ray to see or use the bathroom, and I could if there was fluid in my knee and not do that. I needed a walker or they found holes in my femur in- someone to help me up.” stead,” Tompkins said. “At first I Before his diagnosis, Tomp- was like, ‘Oh my God, I have a kins was on the diving team at flesh eating bacteria,’ but then I La Verne. When he was given realized my flesh was fine, it was the options for surgery none my bone. I got an MRI five days gave him the ability to ever dive later and the next day they said I again. had cancer.” Diving was his escape and That day was Dec. 19, 2017, area for growth; he currently a day that Tompkins’ little sister holds a La Verne diving record Julia Tompkins remembers viv- and qualified for the NCAA Di- idly. vision III Regionals his first se- “My dad was searching for mester on the team. a notepad and started writing “My dive career ended with down dates for chemotherapy,” my cancer diagnosis,” Tompkins Julia said. “Chemotherapy is not said. “It was very hard because I typically talked about unless it is was not prepared for it. I still felt cancer, so my first thought was like I had a lot left in me before I ‘Am I hearing this right?’” had to give up the sport.” “My dad thanked the doctor Tompkins is now helping and we all went back outside coach the diving team on a vol- to sit,” Julia said. “My dad is a unteer basis. strong firefighter, and not one “I really enjoy helping out to show much emotion. After because it is the closest I can the call he just starts crying and get without physically diving said, ‘Son if I could carry this again,” Tompkins said. “If I can cross for you, I would.’ and that just use my diving knowledge is when I knew it had to be can- of 12 years and live through the cer.” diving of others, then I would During Andrew’s time in the rather have that than no diving hospital, Julia said she tried to at all.” be her brother’s clown and best Tompkins said his transition friend. She remembers a time back to school was overwhelm- when laughter took over a time ing since he was completely of excruciating physical therapy dependent on others for nearly pain for her brother. everything during his time in the After Andrew’s leg surgery, hospital. the physical therapist drew fun- “I was also very excited be- ny faces on hospital socks that cause I knew the minute I had they took home the next day, a withdrawal from school that I Julia said. just really wanted to be back,” Jaysin Brandt “‘Mamma Mia 2’ was our Tompkins said. “I knew when I Andrew Tompkins, sophomore business adminis- with his personal motto, “Andrew Wins.” He was jam,” Julia said. “I put the pup- returned to school it would be tration major and former diver for the University, diagnosed with bone cancer in 2017, and took a pets on my hand and we were a sign that I had beaten cancer celebrates being cancer-free by inspiring others year off from school to beat the disease. lip syncing to ‘Mamma Mia 2’ and gotten through this journey. so much good,” Julia said. “He or he does the research behind it, since he does live in San Diego,” which was the funniest thing My first day back was scary and was just telling me how he got he will get you the answer. He is White said. “I went down every ever.” I was nervous. But I fought re- back into the pool the other day so uplifting and good at finding couple months just to see him, Andrew said the hardest part ally hard to get back here, so I and that just made me smile.” the silver lining in situations.” so I tried to maintain that con- of his journey was seeing his will not let that opportunity slip Julia said if she could de- Briana White, senior theater stant communication and show friends continue on with their away.” scribe her brother in one word, arts major, is one of Tompkins’ my support for him.” lives while he was in a stagnant Julia said seeing her brother it would be courage. closest friends who has support- White said it is interesting to and terrible place. back in school is an indescrib- “If you ever need him he is ed him throughout his year-long pick up where their friendship “They were still able to live able feeling and makes her hap- going to have an answer for journey. left off a year ago since Tomp- their lives normally while I was py to see, but she misses him. you,” Julia said. “Whether it “It was a little harder for me kins is in the same place but with stuck in a hospital receiving che- “I know my brother is doing takes him five seconds to answer to be there physically for him Continued on page 7 Page 7 LVLife April 19, 2019 Speaker offers leadership strategy Hannah Rogers Staff Writer

T.J. Sullivan, author of the book “Motivating the Middle,” spoke to 15 students and faculty on the various engagement levels of members of an organization April 11 in the Executive Dining Room. Josh Bay, senior public affairs major, invited Sullivan because he enjoyed reading about Sullivan’s ideas in his book and wanted to spread those ideas to people on campus. “Sullivan’s ideas are use- ful not only for fraternities and sororities, but also for small- er clubs, resident assistants, and the workplace,” Bay said. “Bringing Sullivan was good so he could talk and explain thing in ways I could not.” The book promotes a notion of leadership that focuses not on the most or the least driven members of an organization but on those in the middle. This is based on the idea that students in such scenarios can be grouped into thirds, with the top being most motivated and the bottom, Kayla Salas the least. Author T.J Sullivan addresses student leaders of several on-cam- “Motivating the Middle,” offers suggestions for leaders to motivate The top third does most of the pus organizations in the Executive Dining Room April 11. His book, other members of their clubs and organizations. work. They send text message Top third people do not like tom thirds somewhere of our Tiffany Casillas, sophomore reminders, and act as spokes- when they see apathy in the or- lives,” he added. business administration major, people for the group. They are ganization, when the organiza- The last group is the middle is in Delta Sigma Pi and has Triumphs... always at the table talking to po- tion looks bad and when tasks third, who care a lot about hav- been around student leaders Continued from page 6 tential new members, Sullivan not done, Sullivan said. ing balance in all the groups and since joining the sorority. said. People can have different The bottom third members creating relationships. They are “A great leader understands a new mindset. priorities and be engaged at dif- have, for whatever reason, dis- only part of the organization if how to inspire everyone in the “It is surreal to have him back ferent levels, he said. They do engaged from the organization, it works out with their lives and organization or club not in their on campus,” White said. “The not have to be the president to Sullivan said. if they can have fun. The mid- own vision but in what every- year he was out felt like such a be a contributor to the organiza- “(They) drive the top third dle care a lot about the leaders one wants to do to contribute,” long time but now that he is back tion. A lot of student leaders who members crazy by not missing and will support and help them. Casillas said. it feels like it was yesterday this are top third leaders think they an opportunity to take down and They show up to be with friends Hannah Rogers can be all happened. It was hard to go are the ideal that everyone else make the organization weaker,” and do not care about the agen- reached at hannah.rogers@ from having him every day, to needs to be like them, he added. Sullivan said. “We are all bot- da, Sullivan said. laverne.edu. him being gone for an entire year.” White said Tompkins is one of the kindest people she knows Spring in the Farm brings country to the city and he taught people how to fight a life threatening illness with kindness and love. “He brought a lot of awareness to not just osteosarcoma, but battling any disease in general,” White said. “Anyone who has met him or who has been a part of his journey is really lucky because he is inspiring to everyone. It was amazing to be a part of his journey, and we are lucky he fought so hard and never gave up.” Tompkins said his dream job after he finishes college would be to work in the marketing department for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Working with children who are battling life threatening ill- nesses would be his way of giving back, he said. “I would be able to grant them a wish of their choice and allow them to have some hope or motivation to keep fighting through such a terrible process,” Tompkins said. “It would be my way of passing it forward to all the doctors, nurses, family members and friends who helped get Jaysin Brandt me through my own horrible Traveling Forge makes two sizes of horseshoes for purchase at made rope, learn about hydroponics and aquaponics, and more. process.” Spring in the Farm at the Fairplex on Saturday where Families Educational booths were set up with information on how to make Layla Abbas can be reached with young children could experience American agriculture. Kids sustainability more affordable and accessible. at [email protected]. Page 8 LVLife April 19, 2019 We put five La Verne sushi spots to the test Roll Call by Emily J. Sullivan • photography by Kayla Salas o where do you find the best sushi in town? I Stried five of La Verne’s most poppin’ sushi joints and this is what I discovered. Aoki Japanese Restaurant in downtown La Verne at 2307 D St., just a hop and a skip from the University of La Verne campus, is likely everyone’s first go-to when asked, “where can I find some decent sushi around here?” But here is the thing – the sushi is far from decent. Yelp gives the Japanese restaurant 3.5 stars, gener- ous considering the fishy, plastic-like salmon sashimi that topped my stale crunchy shrimp tempura roll when I tried it out recently. Aoki’s was the first sushi in my long and substantial sushi history where I did not finish my roll and threw it away. Fukuya Sushi, located at 2084 Foothill Blvd. in La Verne, about a four-minute drive from the ULV campus, also scores 3.5 stars with The kamikae roll at Wabi Sabi includes langostino, crab meat, spicy tuna and mayonnaise sauce. Wabi Sabi is located in La Yelp, which I’d say is an ac- shrimp tempura and avocado on the inside and is topped with Verne at 2345 Foothill Blvd. and is open seven days a week. curate rating. take-away most appropriate- ed a special roll and a side of a happy hour menu. of the La Verne sushi bars was The fish here was fresh and ly. my choosing – the spicy tuna Everything I received a blast. I had sushi every day tasty but the rolls were over- Wabi Sabi Teppan Steak sashimi, soup and a salad. was perfectly crafted, the for a week and enjoyed al- sauced. and Sushi Bar located just up It was only $11, which was fish was fresh and delicious, most every bite – sorry, Aoki. When the sushi chef hand- Fruit Street near the 210 free- a complete steal. the sashimi had me making I highly recommend Wabi ed me my roll on a wooden way at 2345 Foothill Blvd. in I would have paid $25 for “mmm’s” and other various Sabi and Shota Sushi for your platter, it was a glorious sight, La Verne, is fabulous. the dishes I received. gobble noises, the presenta- sushi dining pleasure. but a messy undertaking. The sushi menu itself of- The establishment itself tion was gorgeous – it was Enjoy. The soy and ponzu fers great pairings as far as feels like a fine dining take on fantastic. Emily J. Sullivan can be drenched the roll, spilling off the roll construction is con- your classic sushi joint, but Oh, and order a Thai tea. reached at emily.sullivan@ the sides of the platter. cerned. with prices that might reflect Without a doubt, the battle laverne.edu. I had to try and eat my roll The sushi rolls are made BUSD ULV AD 818 OL.qxp_Layout 1 10/10/18 4:46 PM Page 2 as quickly as possible because nice and tight, with nothing it grew soggier by the minute, falling apart before it hits the rice falling apart between your lips. the time I picked it up with The fish is fresh, the rolls my chopsticks and transferred are made quickly and expert- it to my mouth. ly, and the rolls come with the I ended up leaving with perfect amount of sauce and sauce all over my phone and crunch. wrists. They also have fun items The sushi here would have like the sushi burrito, which received a thumbs up from me is made with soy paper – it had it not been saturated with looks like a burrito but it is sauce to the point of disarray. filled with spicy tuna, crab, Shogun Restaurant located rice, shrimp tempura and av- at 2123 Foothill Blvd. in La ocado. Verne, is a teppan grill and It comes with a great sauce sushi bar. for dipping as well. I ordered the Shogun fave I could go on and on raving roll combo, a plate that in- about the sushi at Wabi Sabi. cludes four pieces of the eel It is far and away the best special roll, kamikaze roll sushi close to the ULV cam- and crunchy dragon roll along pus. with soup and salad. Shota Sushi, located at The crunchy dragon roll, 2855 Foothill Blvd., about a classic sushi bar favorite, is three minutes north-east of a shrimp tempura roll topped the ULV campus, blew me with spicy tuna. It was great. away. The kamikaze roll was They just opened up in tasty but nothing mind-blow- 2018, coming to La Verne ing, and the eel special roll from Vancouver, Canada. was a little iffy. Man, are we La Vernians The sushi here was fine. I lucky because Shota Sushi wish I had a better adjective, brought La Verne a real gem. but “fine” really defines my The lunch special includ- Page 9 LVLife April 19, 2019 Wellness café has groovy offerings Maydeen Merino Staff Writer

Customers are transported back to the 1970s when they walk into Feeling Groovy Well- ness and Café on Foothill Boule- vard in Claremont. Amid the rainbow flower power decor, Feeling Groovy provides various holistic health services, including healthy food, yoga and more unique services, such as Reiki and crystal heal- ing, to balance and cleanse the mind and body. The center sells cannabidiol, or CBD, creams and oils, de- signed to provide many benefits for those who have chronic pains, inflammation or want to improve their mood or sleep. CBD is a non-psychoactive chemical found in marijuana and hemp plants, that provides a variety of health benefits. “We have a lot of different options, whatever are your needs, whatever fits your lifestyle, we have something for everybody, which is another thing we pride ourselves on,” said Hannah Ritchey, the café manager. Molly Garry Feeling Groovy also offers Feeling Groovy Wellness and Café offers yoga classes, Reiki heal- smoothies, fresh juices, salads, healthy bowls and even grass-fed frequent CBD workshop that ing, infrared saunas, CBD workshops and more. The menu includes bone broth. Feeling Groovy is in Claremont at 863 W. Foothill Blvd. teaches people the benefits of said. organic and made-from-scratch milks, and almond milk. Monday through Friday from 7 the substance. The café is unique because food,” Ritchey said. “A lot of people come in, and a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and And the space also includes of the vibrant colors of orange, Recently the café launched a lot of people go out, but every- Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. small boutique on the side of the pink, purple and yellow that fill a new breakfast menu with op- body has a good experience in The comprehensive list of café with organic and handmade up the room, along with peace tions for everybody including some way, whether its the café service offered can be found at products such as soap, lotion signs, flowers, and art work vegetarians, vegans and gluten or any of our services, or just the the store’s website at feeling- and beauty products. painted throughout the café with free items. one-on-one communication with groovywellness.com. “In the boutique we try to classic 1970s music playing in “We don’t use potatoes, we our staff the majority of people Maydeen Merino can be have a big variety of things,” the background. use sweet potatoes for our hash have a great time,” Keever said. reached at maydeen.merino@ café worker Alexis Moreno said. There is a fully organic café browns. Pancakes are made out Feeling Groovy is open\ laverne.edu. “Everything is handmade from that serves coffee, oatmeals, of plantains, and there is also an small shops, promoting good breakfast bars, hot bowls, wraps, eggplant scramble for vegans,” and healthy businesses.” smoothies, acai bowls and CBD said Santiago Lupian, a line The wellness center services shots that can be added into cook. Teaching sex-ed include s a float pod for senso- drinks as well. The café also has a list of ry deprivation, hemp massages, “There’s not a lot of places many types of milks such as salt room sessions, cupping, nat- in the village where you can get banana milk, oat milk, coconut ural teeth whitening, foot detox, infrared sauna and more. The salt room is a fully covered room filled with pink Hima- College students layan salt that helps cleanse toxins from the lungs and improve the immune system, said Sydney prepare for success Keever, Feeling Groovy’s gen- Delta Sigma Pi hosted cial ... with helpful tips and ad- eral manager. “Backpacks to Briefcases” vice on what it takes to obtain The float pod is a sensory Wednesday to give students a a job or internship,” said Aaron depuration tank, which aims to chance to learn about what to Zamora, a political science and decrease stiffness in the body expect in the work world, and economics major. “I came out and release toxins. what they should be doing now of the event with more confi- “Rather than using medi- to prepare for professional suc- dence on life after college.” cation, and basically deterring cess. The speakers also discussed your body while taking pharma- The event speaker was benefits, such as medical and ceutical drugs, you’re coming in Daenon Gault-Vasconez, a re- retirement, and encouraged stu- here and you’re trying all differ- cruiter for Geico, with two em- dents to research those type of ent alternatives so that its better ployees he’d recruited. things when looking for a com- for you’re body and you’re re- “When we have these dis- pany to apply to. leasing the toxins ... while also cussions, it pique’s the curiosity They also explained that the having a good time,” Keever of students (who may) not have interviewing process is some- considered Geico as a career times long, so students should option,” Gault-Vasconez said. keep that in mind while inter- Gault-Vasconez talked about viewing with different compa- It’s Not Your Fault. how to build a resume, how to nies. interview and what questions to “All three speakers did a ask during the interview pro- wonderful job of explaining 1.800.656.HOPE cess. what to do and what not to do ,” National Sexual He said he always jumps said Dani Sanchez, junior busi- Assault Hotline at the opportunity to speak on ness administration major. Katelyn Keeling Free. Confidential. 24/7. college campuses, not only for Delta Sigma Pi will host an- Carlos Gomez, a health advocate for Bienestar Human Services, exposure, but to help students other event called “Interview- leads “Let’s Talk About Sex: LGBTQ Edition,” Wednesday in the (Operated by RAINN) learn about work-life balance ing 101” at 6 p.m. Thursday in Campus Center. Gomez explains the services that Bienestar Hu- and other helpful tools. the Howell Board Room. man Services including: HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, “The event was very benefi- —Stephanie Joseph mental health services and substance use and harm education.

Arts, Page 11 Campus etc...Times April 19, 2019 appenings H Leo Factor delivers by David Gonzalez ‘The Little Mermaid’ photography by The Inland Pacific Bal- Nikky Huynh let’s original production of Hans Christian Anderson’s Talent and sass story of “The Little Mer- maid” will feature puppets and ballet dancing on April 27 and 28 at Bridges Audi- torium in Claremont. For more information, call 909-607-1139.

‘Bright Star’ The Candlelight Pavilion in Claremont will feature Broadway’s “Bright Star,” which tells a story of love, loss and redemption during the 1920s and 1940s set in the deep South featuring a Grammy-nominated score. For more information visit candlelightpavilion. com.

‘Best of La Verne’ An annual tradition the music department, will feature a collaboration of faculty and students as they come together to display their various talents. The performance will be Trista Rios, junior kinesiology major, performs a cultur- The Campus Activities Board sponsored the event, which held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. al Polynesian dance from the island of Tahiti at the Leo gave students a chance to show off their skills and talents May 5 in Morgan Audito- Factor talent show Wednesday in Morgan Auditorium. to their peers. rium. organ Auditorium was filled me that this is really my passion and is ment. He wore his heart on his sleeve the with cheers, laughter and yells something that I was meant to do,” Del second he walked out on stage. While Claremont Mat the second annual Leo Fac- Carmen said. the judges thought his dancing could Orchestra tor Wednesday night, where six students Patterson, senior communications have been executed better, he received a The Claremont Sympho- showcased their talents. major said she was impressed by all six roaring applause that ended with the au- ny Orchestra will host a free The grand prize of $300 was award- contestants, but the judges were shocked dience chanting his name. concert directed by Robert ed to the top act of the night, who was at how talented Del Carmen was. “I wasn’t expecting to be in the final Sage in honor of its 66th chosen by a panel of three judges, Alexis “His talent really commanded the two at all because my training has been season. The concert will be Patterson, Shane Rodrigues and Preston stage, and when he hit that high note I a little sloppy because I haven’t been from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Parker. think everyone for a second was like, dancing,” Francisco said. “I wasn’t ex- May 5 at the Bridges Hall The host for the night was pecting to be in the top three of Music at 150 E. Fourth drag queen Ongina. at all.” Street in Claremont. Thomas Del Carmen, ju- Alana Rodriguez, senior ki- nior music major, participated ‘I wasn’t doing it for the money. I was nesiology major, said she was in last year’s Leo Factor, and doing it because it’s something that makes most impressed by Trista Rios, ‘Machinal’ came back to stun the audience who performed a Tahitian The theater depart- with a chilling cover of Imag- me truly happy.’ dance. ment will present the play ine Dragon’s “Demons.” —Thomas Del Carmen, junior music major “She did a Polynesian dance “Machinal” at 7:30 p.m. “Last year I performed as that was absolutely fantastic May 1-5 and at 2 p.m. May well and I got third place,” Del to keep her movement up and 5 at Daily Theatre. Carmen said. “I performed an her energy up throughout the The suggested donation original song, so I wanted to see if sing- ‘Oh wow. He’s legit’,” Patterson said. entire three minutes of song,” Rodriguez for admission is $5 for stu- ing a cover would make a difference.” The night was filled with different said. dents and $15 for the gener- Del Carmen’s performance was elec- performers that showcased how talented The audience was lively as they roared al public. trifying and received a lively applause the student body is on campus. for each contestant, but one main reason from the full house. “Honestly I was just happy to perfor the excitement was Ongina. Write con Throughout the song, Del Carmen form,” Del Carmen said. “I really did it Ongina kept the crowd entertained Nosotros showcased how versatile his range could because one of my friends asked me to with sass, flirt and jokes that were not in Cáfe con Libros in down- be, silencing the audience for seconds as perform. I wasn’t doing it for the money, the least bit appropriate. town Pomona will host an he hit a stunning high note. I was doing it because it’s something that She performed two lip sync perfor- event that welcomes writers At the end of the six acts, Ongina an- makes me truly happy.” mances to “One Kiss” by Calvin Harris to write in a welcoming en- nounced the top three finalists, only to The other performer who joined Del featuring Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande’s vironment at 6 p.m. April name Del Carmen as the winner of the Carmen in the top two was Joren Fran- “Breathin,” with constant cheering and 28. Leo Factor. cisco, junior kinesiology major. laughter. —Emily J. Sullivan “I’m really thankful, and I’m going He performed an interpretive dance David Gonzalez can be reached at to keep doing what I do because it tells that was meant as a coming out state- [email protected]. Page 12 Arts, etc... April 19, 2019 Movie Review ‘Little’ falls short Erica Rae Sanchez tary school experience, Jordan is However, she needs the job and does not have to be feared to be With the child-like humor, it Arts Editor given a second chance to come will not quit because deep down respected. came as no surprise after learn- to terms with what she went they understand each other like There were also several sto- ing her age. The movie “Little,” which re- through. best friends. rylines introduced that were It almost felt like a Disney leased this past weekend, did not The role of Jordan felt forced Marsai Martin’s performance never brought up again, which movie with the way the audience leave an impressionable mark. down the audience’s throat, she as younger Jordan Sanders was was frustrating and made the was given specific allotted times The storyline has been seen is fierce but in a way that halts impressive, as she managed to film feel like it was just buying to laugh. before in “Big,” starring Tom the viewer from feeling any inti- seem like an exact replica of the the audience’s time. “Little” fell short, lacking Hanks, but this version features mate connection toward her. adult Jordan. The movie missed its mark, continuity and climax while a successful middle aged wom- As Jordan drowns in the Sanders’ standoffish person- sparking neither inspiration unimpressively interrupting the an who wakes up in her 13-year- stress of her failing business, she ality is also transferred over, nor the “feel-good” attitude ex- development with storylines that old body. passes a majority of her tasks off making the little version of her- pected if movies such as these. were never completed. Regina Hall plays the leading to her assistant April Williams, self no better than the older one. Jordan is never humanized, and Although a rocky start for role of Jordan Sanders, a busi- played by Issa Rae. Overall, the movie lacked still remains the same person she Martin, the future is bright as ness owner who is overwhelmed April is her counterpart, one majorly needed character devel- was at the beginning. she casted a truly diverse group with the pressures of a failing who holds her accountable for opment. Martin has made her mark of characters. business while remaining a re- all of her wrongdoings while There is no turning point at only 14-years-old, being the Erica Rae Sanchez can be spectable boss. simultaneously respecting, but throughout the film where -Jor youngest movie producer in reached at erica.sanchez2@ Traumatized by her elemen- hating her, at the same time. dan learns her lesson, that she Hollywood. laverne.edu. Movie Review Think twice before seeing ‘After’ Jaycie Thierry after. Tessa is given an obvious you think it could maybe pack a quel, this is not the first time a Social Media Editor As the film began, Tessa’s warning that Hardin is “compli- punch, “After” continues to only Wattpad story has been made voice echoes throughout the the- cated,” but is still drawn to him; just scratch the surface. into a movie, and it most likely The movie adaptation of ater, “There are moments in our completely ignoring that his per- “After” is the kind of will not be the last. Anna Todd’s bestselling novel lives that seem to define us.” sona screams, “I have feelings mind-numbing and cliche ro- The buzz was all about Net- “After” hit theaters Friday, but As cliché as the story already underneath this hardened exteri- mantic drama I would have lived flix’s “The Kissing Booth” with the film, unsurprisingly, failed at sounds, it is just that – cliché. or but I use my daddy issues as for at 14 years old, and in fact Joey King leading the cast just doing the book justice, leaving Transitioning the characters an excuse to be disconnected.” did. It was originally published last May, yet originally the sto- me disappointed. and storyline into a film was a Fiennes-Tiffin’s character back in 2013 as a One Direction ryline came from Beth Reekles “After” follows Tessa Young, valiant effort by director Jenny rarely says more than five words fan-fiction on Wattpad, a social who, at just 15 years old, had played by Josephine Langford, Gage, but as someone who pre- at a time in a single sentence. storytelling platform. published the story online in the wide-eyed good girl heading viously read Todd’s novel when For someone who loves to By 2014, the book and the 2013. into her freshman year of col- it was an original online release, read romantic literature but others that followed it in the If this is the direction the film lege. it fell short. does not believe in love, you “After” series were published to industry and streaming services She quickly becomes ac- The two-minute long trail- would think Hardin could utilize hard copy and sold in stores. are moving toward, we cannot quainted with the mysterious er was much more exhilarating that expansive vocabulary a bit Since then, the novel has keep wondering why young British bad boy Hardin Scott, than the film itself. more. racked up over a billion online girls are attracted to the idea of a played by Hero Fiennes-Tiffin. “After” could be compared The film speeds through reads and has become a world- bad boy, when genres like these Tessa’s life is shown through to “Twilight,” and could even themes and scenes that could wide phenomenon. only fuel a toxic cycle. a timeline of what life was like be viewed as a teenage, under- have potentially had more depth Although the film leaves Jaycie Thierry can be reached before Hardin and what it is like developed “50 Shades of Grey.” and development, but just when potential for a follow up se- at [email protected]. Commentary Saying goodbye to Bring Me The Horizon teenage angst; it was a struggle with men- songs, like “Oh No” and “Run,” reminded ics like, “You could tell the Messiah/His tal illness that only Sykes appeared to be me of the music you would hear on the ra- pants are on fire, I’ll politely decline,” or able to put into words. dio—which is funny enough because one the song, “wonderful life,” which features With lyrics like, “I’ve said it once, of their first songs I had ever heard play the lyrics, “You got the FOMO coursing Jocelyn I’ve said it twice, I’ve said it a thousand on the actual radio was “Throne,” which through my veins/This is not a drill, no, f****** times/That I’m OK, that I’m fine, came from this album. this is the real world,” which just leaves Arceo that it’s all just in my mind,” from their Having gone through ridicule from me wondering, what happened? song “It Never Ends” and, “My skin’s my peers over the harsh sound and vo- The lyrics are not the only thing that smothering me/Help me find a way to calist that “no one could understand,” I has had such a crucial change, their new breathe,” from their single “Sleepwalk- felt a tug at my heartstrings realizing that sound gives off an air of a wannabe Linkin ing,” it is hard to argue that the band lacks air time could mean only one thing: they Park more than anything else. Drifting ring Me The Horizon is a rock substance. would be heading away from their rigid, from their original metalcore sound may band from Sheffield, England Fans began to see a shift in their heavi- emotional sound that I attached to my have given them a higher chance at air Bthat formed in 2004 and has had er sound when they released their 2012 al- angsty teenage years to a more easy to time, and an invitation to the Grammys, a heavy presence in the emo and scene bum, “Sempiternal.” Sykes’ usual growls digest and universally liked production. but it has led me to mourn who they once subcultures of rock music. Since their for- were replaced with more coherent yells, I welcomed the idea of them receiving were. mation, they have released one EP and six while the band began to play heavily with the recognition they deserve, their talent As Bring Me The Horizon says good- albums, with their most recent release of synth. is impeccable, but I did not want to think bye to the teenage angst that helped me “Amo” in January. The shift was executed appropriately about the changes that would thus result. cope for an upwards of 8 years, I am also Their first three albums consisted of a enough to not strip the music of its sub- Although different, the album was not forced to say goodbye. Maybe my dis- heavy, metalcore sound with passionate stance, which worked incredibly well too far off from their usual sound. Fans appointment lies in the fact that I have lyrics mixed in. Oliver Sykes, the front in their favor. Their versatility was duly could hear the obvious shift, but who they a reluctance to let go of the angst I have man, provided the deep, guttural screams noted, and their attempts to branch out in once were still remained and could easily grown comfortable in while refusing to while the other members provided the ag- another direction turned out to be exactly be heard through lyrics like, “And I really grow up; however, they could have at gressive, energetic breakdowns. Although what they needed to stay relevant. wish that you could help/But my head is least kept the same level of substance not everyone’s favorite sound, I fell com- Although not as heavy as most fans like a carousel/And I’m going ‘round in within their lyrics. pletely in love when I first discovered had been used to, it was a fresh change circles,” off of their single, “Drown.” “Amo” may have just been the death of them in the sixth grade. that nobody could argue against because Unfortunately, with their most recent Bring Me The Horizon, and to that I say: Bring Me The Horizon has been an in- it was still them. It appears that “Sempi- release of “Amo,” the band has undergone rest in peace. tegral piece of my life growing up. Their ternal” had been a step in a different di- a complete shift in musical direction, Jocelyn Arceo, a junior journalism ma- lyrics spoke to me as they were one of rection, while the album that came after, which proved to be an overwhelming dis- jor, is editor in chief of the Campus Times. the few bands I so constantly relied on to “That’s The Spirit,” had been an entire appointment. She can be reached by email at joce- express how I felt when more often than leap. Take, for instance, “sugar honey ice & [email protected] and on Twitter not I was unable to. It was more than just “That’s The Spirit” was different. Some tea” off of the new album, which has lyr- @jociefromulv. Page 13 Arts, etc... April 19, 2019 Artist fuses glass and bronze figures Alondra Campos From there, Akashi created that the top part of the table. She the end of the fingertips. They said it was interesting Staff Writer sculptures based on materially used a trunk to serve as the base By creating texture in the how Akashi uses traditional engaged photography, where and even placed chewed gum glass and strategically placing techniques with modern tech- Artist Kelly Akashi brings images included a variety of ma- under the felt to make the sculp- the fingers to look as if they nology. photography to life through terials formed into untraditional ture appear more realistic. move on their own, the art is “She bridges the gap between bronze sculptures and glass- shapes. “If you get on your knees and given a more human aspect. traditional and new tech,” Law- blowing. She moved onto candle, glass look under the table, you can see Gan Uyeda, director of the ler said. “It’s a really great way Los Angeles-based artist Kel- and sculpture making. the chewed gum,” Akashi said. Francois Ghebaly art gallery, at- for her to stay relevant as an art- ly Akashi spoke about the inspi- During her lecture, Akashi “It makes it look even more like tended Akashi’s art lecture and ist in today’s world.” ration and techniques behind her displayed images from her pre- a coffee table.” said the lighting Akashi chooses Arnault said she appreciates art at Claremont Graduate Uni- vious art shows located in differ- Akashi has practice in glass- to use within her art is an eye the use of unique pedestals in versity April 11. ent galleries. blowing and creating bronze catching detail. Akashi’s work because it pro- Akashi’s art consisted of “Ramen Candle” is the sec- sculptures of bodily figures, par- “For the art show she had in vides a different perspective to sculptures that included candles, ond candle Akashi made while ticularly human hands. our gallery, Kelly had pre-cus- art. blown glass and bronze figures experimenting with the shape She said she strategically tom lights to give different im- “Pedestals are viewed as un- that incorporate the elements of and canvas of the candle. uses her bronze sculptures as pressions of her glass art,” Uye- derrated objects,” Arnault said. fire, air, and time into physical “I wasn’t happy how erect pedestals for her other art to en- da said. “You think it’s just something to objects. the candle was,” Akashi said. hance the visual and metaphori- Uyeda said Akashi’s ap- put the art on but Akashi proved Akashi bends, forms and “The only way I could make a cal aspect to her audience. proach to lighting was some- that it is so much more than twists materials into abstract non-erect candle was dipping it, “I’ve started to create my thing new for the gallery, and that.” objects that she uses to depict bending it, and forming it. It is own pedestals instead of buying worked out great with her art. Arnault added that Akashi’s nature, or photographic images. a lot of work but that is the only them because I realized they can “She is driven by curiosity hand made pedestals add con- “I want to maintain a sense of way.” give so much more meaning to and is constantly searching for versation to her artwork as well life among art,” Akashi said. “Or The candle appears to be art,” Akashi said. answers to her questions,” Uye- as elevate the standards of art. better yet, I want to maintain a dripping, as if it were stuck in In her art piece “Feel Me,” da said. “And then she lets those The Claremont Graduate sense of art among life.” the middle of the process. The Akashi created an amber colored answers guide her to new ques- University features various art- Akashi initially began study- shape of the candle is not pre- glass blown oval with a bronze tions.” ists within their Peggy Phelps ing photography and quickly cise, which is what gives the hand that can be seen placed on Caitlyn Lawler and Made- Art Gallery, with new exhibits found interest in analog photog- melting effect. top of the glass. line Arnault, master of fine arts featured weekly. raphy, a form of visual arts that Akashi spoke about her The fingers are situated to ap- students at Claremont Graduate Alondra Campos can be uses a progressively changing sculpture of a coffee table, where pear as if the hand is bending the University, are the coordinators reached at alondra.campos@ recording medium. she dipped felt in wax and made glass while the glass is bent at of the art lecture series. laverne.edu. ‘Supernova’ shines light on hidden personality Natalie Gutierrez ‘Found Brother II’,” said Sean kind of naïve,” Shearer said. seem to be mirroring planets like sense of the artist’s personality, Staff Writer Stanley, archivist for Claremont Tanega’s art, a contrast to her Earth and Mars, Shearer said. The portrait does not neces- Heritage. introverted personality, seems “She doesn’t talk much about sarily look like Tanega, but it Claremont Heritage present- “I like the idea of using found to be an outlet for her emotions, her work, so it’s difficult to find evokes a sense of the person’s ed “Supernova,” an exhibition objects and discarded items such Shearer said. out what her inspirations are,” soul, he said. that featured American folk as scrap metal, wood, and alu- Another prominent section Shearer said. “She’s basically “You can kind of get lost in singer-songwriter and painter, minum cans to create something of the exhibition were Tanega’s like, ‘I just paint.’” it without really having to ana- Norma Cecilia Tanega’s art- new and unique,” Stanley added. paintings of landscapes. Tanega said the lack of ex- lyze it,” Shearer said. “Her use work. David Shearer, executive di- “These remind me of the ‘60s planation gives the audience of color and composition draws Tanega’s exhibition was rector of Claremont Heritage, and ‘70s, or of David Bowie,” the opportunity to interpret her you in.” composed of 36 works of paint- said Tanega’s pieces conveyed Shearer said. art. Shearer’s favorite art piece Natalie Gutierrez can be ings and mixed-media. various emotions and feelings. Her landscape paintings are from the exhibition is Tanega’s reached at natalie.gutierrez2@ The Scripps College alum- “It’s very raw. It’s almost strong, bold images and they self-portrait, as it gives one a laverne.edu. na’s bold and colorful art pieces hung on the white walls of Claremont Heritage’s Garner Librarians in famous films House. Her work spans over the last few decades, with pieces made in the 1970s to her newest piece in the collection that she created in 2010. As well as geometric lines and shapes, her use of bold colors was a predominant theme in the exhibition. Nine pieces from “Superno- va” were named after prescrip- tion drugs, such as Xanax and Paxil. She called these pieces her “Medicine Heads.” Her piece “Prozac,” also named after a drug, depicts a woman with piercing eyes and feather-like lashes. “Norma’s paintings provoke a lot of emotions through the colors used,” Victor Lozano, Cal Poly Pomona alumnus, said. “Her work makes you feel some type of way.” “My favorite piece is ‘Scream Diptych’. I interpreted it as a cry of frustration.” Lozano said. “It’s very powerful.” Tanega’s mixed-media pieces were composed of an old plank of wood, crushed soda cans, and rusty nails. Her final product de- picted a boy’s face. Jaysin Brandt “My favorite pieces from the University of La Verne librarian Donna Bentley discusses Marian films and television shows that have famous library scenes, such as ‘Supernova’ exhibition are the the Librarian from the film “The Music Man,” her personal fa- “Shawshank Redemption,” “The Mummy” and “Buffy the Vam- two mixed-media pieces from vorite, last week in the Wilson Library. Bentley discussed different pire Slayer.” 1996 titled ‘Found Brother’ and Page 14 Sports April 19, 2019 Water polo swims through CMS, 9-8 Rex Sample were able to fight off the Athe- trol the ball on offense and pre- said. “I haven’t looked at the losing 10-8 after slow starts in Staff Writer nas through multiple defensive vent the Athenas from going on stats yet, but if it’s not 50 per- both halves. positions. a two goal switch after a big stop cent then it’s not good enough.” La Verne now falls to fourth The women’s water polo “The team mentality was to kept the game in the Leopards’ Ilene Guerrero, junior cen- in SCIAC with an 8-5 confer- team came out on top after four come out strong and play really paws. ter, sealed the deal in the fourth ence record and 10-13 overall. quarters of battle, defeating Cla- good defense. Last time we did “We played great organized quarter for the Leopards by con- The Leopards return for their remont-Mudd-Scripps in a big go into overtime,” sophomore defense and would have a men- verting two goals. final conference game of the 9-8 road win Saturday at the attacker Jassmine Kezman said. tal lapse to then get blown up,” The last one was the game season against the Occidental Axelrod Aquatics Center. Kezman finished the game head coach Pat Beemer said. “I winner, scored by converting the Tigers at 11 a.m Saturday at the The win put the Leopards in with a pair of goals, which came think we generated at least half power play with 1:14 remaining La Verne Aquatic Center. a great position heading into the off La Verne’s penalty shots. of their goal by really poor de- in the game. The game has postseason im- final weeks of Southern Califor- Senior attacker Guarina Gar- fensive rotation, but that’s some- “It came down to who had plications for La Verne. nia Intercollegiate Athletic Con- cia led the Leopards on both thing we can be better at for the better defense and who has The Leopards control their ference games. sides of the pool with three goals sure, but the truth is I think we the catch and shoot mentality,” own destiny, so if they beat Oc- The Athenas were the first and four steals. could be plus three or four.” Kezman said. cidental, they earn a berth in the on the board early in the second “One of the things was finally The Leopards converted 50 Kezman leads the conference four-team SCIAC tournament. quarter. figuring out, was the goalie was percent of their 6-on-5 opportu- with 74 goals, 20 more than the If the Leopards lose, their The Leopards responded baiting us to shot cross cage, nities, which is better than they second place player, Lexi Rond berth will depend on the results with a three-point run to make it and finding that shot and shoot- have been doing in past games, of Cal Lutheran. of Claremont’s and Redlands’ 3-1 in the middle of the second ing down the line,” Garcia said. but the team still strives to per- The Leopards traveled to Cal games. quarter. “Also producing a lot of ejec- form better. Lutheran on Wednesday, where The tournament starts April The game went back and tions and those two penalties for “Our 6-on-5, even though we Garcia led the Leopards with six 26. forth for the remaining two and Kezman.” scored the big one at the end, it goals. Rex Sample can be reached a half quarters, but the Leopards The Leopards’ ability to con- wasn’t good enough,” Beemer But the team fell just short, at [email protected]. Commentary New XFL gives players more opportunities and every player was to be mic’d up with chise-tier-one” contract (ranging from as a proof-of-concept test for the gam- cameramen present on the field as well $25,000 to $60,000 per game) all the way bling software that was implemented into as having a camera rig suspended above down to the fourth tier ($5,000 to $6,000) the league’s app. With the concept proved the field. These decisions were quite in- with 18 slots per team. and the league running out of money, Joey novative at the time, as they lead to the The new XFL is coming off the heels folding would have been the easiest op- high production that we now see in NFL of the fleeting AAF, a new recent league tion for Dundon. Matuszawa games. that had a bright start but soon folded. The The reason why the XFL can succeed Unfortunately despite a strong start, AAF began its short-lived inaugural sea- where the AAF could not is because the the XFL’s ratings soon began to nose- son Feb. 2019 – just six days after the Su- XFL’s whole strategy is opposite to that dive, continuing to drop all the way till per Bowl. Signing big-name ex-NFL stars of the AAF and has the financial backing the $1,000,000 Championship at the end like Johnny Manziel and Trent Richard- it needs to succeed. ince McMahon, the chairman and of the season. son, the AAF looked to be in a good spot. Where the AAF’s founders almost ful- CEO of World Wrestling Enter- Many viewers tuned in because of the Similar to the XFL, the AAF also im- ly relied on Dundon’s financial aid – ba- Vtainment, shook the sports world flashy content, with the XFL debut game plemented new technological innovations sically giving this Dundon the keys to the when he announced that the XFL football drawing 54 million viewers, but many like RFID chips the players would wear, castle, the XFL is soundly backed by its league would make a dramatic return in soon realized that the low quality of play as well as having everyone on the field chairman AND founder Vince McMahon 2020. was simply not good entertainment. It mic’d up. – a person who truly wants his league to With the recent crumble of the Alli- became painfully evident that the XFL On Feb. 18, it was announced that succeed. ance of American Football, competition cared much more about the entertainment CEO of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, The AAF had the long term goal of for the NFL is in short supply and the factor of the sport than the actual quality Tom Dundon, invested $250,000 into the partnering with the NFL which is some- XFL has the opportunity to succeed where of football play. NBC soon pulled their new league and in the process became the thing that severely crippled the league. As the AAF could not. While its first outing involvement with the XFL and with no chairman. The management of the AAF soon as the NFLPA voiced issues ardent was a universally recognized failure, the place to broadcast their games, the league very much wanted the AAF to become stance against the AAF, everything crum- XFL’s return in 2020 could be exactly was quick to fizzle out. partners with the NFL eventually, serv- bled. what the game of football needs. This time around, McMahon has prom- ing as a minor league to the NFL, where The XFL is firmly their own league, In 2001, McMahon partnered with ised audiences that the new XFL would be players could be sent back and forth in with no reliance on any other entity other NBC to create his league, that would start without the cheesy gimmicks from before between seasons. than itself. Not only is it wholly self-reli- just weeks after the Super Bowl in Febru- and with more dedication to the sport of Unfortunately the NFL’s Players’ As- ant, the XFL can also give college players ary. The XFL was marketed as the more football. sociation was ardently against this idea, a viable alternative to the NCAA, an or- entertaining equivalent to the NFL, or the “The new XFL will be fan-centric with as because the AAF plays during the ganization that is plagued with problems “No Fun League” as McMahon would all the things you like to see with less of NFL’s offseason, players would not have when it comes to athlete compensation. coin it, with the XFL emphasizing vio- the things you don’t – and no doubt a lot time to rest in between seasons if they For college athletes that have the skill lence and sex appeal. of innovations along the way,” said Mc- were moved back and forth. to go pro, but are too young for the draft, The new league set itself apart from Mahon in the league’s introductory press On April 2, Dundon made the decision the XFL could provide the perfect situa- the NFL by establishing some rule chang- conference. “We will present a shorter, to cease all league operations. Players tion, a place to further hone their skills at es like eliminating the fair-catch during faster-paced, family-friendly and easier to found out about the fold through the inter- a professional level and develop a person- kicks and there would be a “scramble” be- understand game.” net and social media before coaches could al brand. tween a player from each team before the McMahon also announced that the confirm the news and were evicted from While its first outing was far from a game to decide opening possession. Un- league will be composed of eight teams, the hotels that they were being housed at, success, the new XFL can provide a great fortunately these rule changes led to many 40-man rosters comprising the teams and having to pay their own way home as well alternative to the NFL and NCAA. injuries. The XFL was very much inspired a postseason with two semifinals and a as any other medical expenses as they Joey Matsuzawa, a junior communica- by the entertainment from wrestling, hav- championship game. The XFL will pay were not given severance either. tions major, is sports editor for the Cam- ing the players choose nicknames to wear its players through a tiered contract sys- It is worth noting as well that there is pus Times. He can be reached by email at on their jerseys instead of their last names tem with four tiers, from a single “fran- speculation that the AAF simply existed [email protected]. What makes a curious reader? You do.

Read to your child today and inspire a lifelong love of reading. www.read.gov Page 15 Sports April 19, 2019 Leopards split series with Oxy, CMS ter a wild pitch from freshman ULV drops pitcher Delaney Russell. Kendricks continued her red hot hitting streak by crushing a to fourth double off the right field wall, bringing home Underwood. in SCIAC The Leopards led, 4-0, after three innings. Nicolette Rojo Rojo maintained a no-hitter Social Media Editor for four and a third innings for the Leopards, until senior first The softball team powered baseman Madison Romero dou- through Occidental on Friday bled to left center to break up the at Campus West, sweeping the streak in the top of the fifth. doubleheader 5-0 in game one However, the Leopards got and 15-3 in game two. back to back outs by striking out However, the Leopards freshman third baseman Drew were tripped up by No. 5 Cla- Samson and jamming junior remont-Mudd-Scripps in Satur- designated player Cassie Carter day’s doubleheader, losing both with an inside pitch, causing her games, 5-1 and 7-3. to ground out to Rojo. The Leopards entered the At the bottom of the fifth in- weekend in fourth place with a ning, Occidental gave up anoth- 13-17 overall record and 9-9 in er double from Kendricks, her Southern California Intercolle- second of the game. giate Athletic Conference play. Afterward, junior designated Sophomore Jiana Rojo got player Katheryn Navarro drew a the start in game one and pitched walk to put Kendricks in scoring a three-hitter, striking out three position with no outs. in seven innings to pick up her Senior catcher Melissa Gar- eighth win of the year. cia reached on a fielder’s choice Rojo also credits the consis- as the Tigers got Kendricks out tency on both offense and de- at third. fense for picking up the victories With one out, junior third against the Tigers. baseman Justice Borden singled “I think being in and out on to right field to score Navarro defense and then being able to from second base, increasing La produce runs each inning was Verne’s lead by one run. very helpful,” Rojo said. “Being After two shutout innings able to not stay there on defense from both teams, La Verne for so long and producing runs sealed game one with a final were the keys.” score of 5-0. After a 1-2-3 inning for Oc- Navarro picked up her sev- cidental, the Leopards’ offense enth victory of the season in surged immediately in the bot- game two, behind La Verne’s tom of the first inning, when surging offense led by Ken- senior right fielder Sienna Ken- dricks’ two RBIs, one a solo dricks hit a two-run blast to right home run, Tevis’ three run home center to drive in sophomore run, senior left fielder Rachel first baseman Gabriella Under- Ogata’s sacrifice fly, junior cen- wood. ter fielder Kayla Giannatasio’s “It was the beginning of the RBI single and Underwood’s game, I was just feeling loose RBI double. Ariel Torres and also feeling good from the The game was ended by the Sophomore Jiana Rojo pitches against Clare- Leopards lost both games of the doubleheader start of the game,” Kendricks mercy rule after five innings. mont-Mudd-Scripps in game one Saturday. The against the Athenas, 5-1 and 7-5. said. “We always practice get- Interim head coach Henry ting those runners in, so my goal Moranchel credits the team’s was to just hit it hard and it end- aggressive base running for their ed up going over.” recent success, including the In the bottom of the second, Occidental series. Takeout can eat up your savings. senior center fielder Carly Con- “We’ve been working on it, don hit a two-out double to cen- they’re just starting to apply ter, setting up for junior short- it a little bit later in the year,” Pack your own lunch instead stop Shelby Tevis, who hit an Moranchel said. “We give them infield single and beat the throw a lot of freedom because they of going out. $6 saved a day from senior shortstop Cora Rob- worked that all year and now I x 5 days a week x 10 years erts. feel they’re getting a little more The aggressive base running comfortable in recognizing the x 6% interest = $19,592. That distracted the Tigers as Condon situations and being able to go could be money in your pocket. was able to score from second, ahead and take advantage of that.” Small changes today. Big bucks increasing their lead to 2-0 after two outs. The Saturday losses put the tomorrow. Go to feedthepig.org Condon, who experienced Leopards in a tie with Whittier for fourth place with an overall for free savings tips. offensive woes throughout the season, credits her recent suc- record of 15-19 and remaining cess on staying loose and re- at .500 with at 11-11 in SCIAC maining calm during the game. play. “It’s definitely been a strug- CMS continue to hold first gle for me this season,” Condon place, improving to 27-6 over- said. “But I just started letting all and 21-1 in SCIAC, while loose a little more for today, Occidental remained in seventh saying ‘what ever happens, hap- place, dropping to 4-29 overall pens’ and I have been spending and 3-19 in SCIAC. more time outside of practice La Verne will hit the road to working on my swing, building take on Whittier in a double- that confidence.” header at noon and 2 p.m. Sat- In the bottom of the third in- urday. ning, Underwood singled to left Nicolette Rojo can be reached field and advanced to second af- at [email protected]. Sports Page 16 Campus Times April 19, 2019 Baseball cleans up Redlands in sweep Norman pitches a clinic

Christopher Livingston Staff Writer

The Leopard baseball team continued their winning streak in a convincing victory over Redlands, shutting out the Bull- dogs 8-0 in a Southern Califor- nia Intercollegiate Athletic Con- ference match up at Ben Hines Field on Friday. The Leopards would go on to win the next two games in their series against the Bulldogs 8-2 and 8-7, completing the sweep and extending their win streak to nine games. The team now improves to 13-3 in SCIAC and 23-8 overall. The game started out slow for both teams as neither team would register a hit in the first inning. The slow start ended in favor of the Leopards. Jaren Cyrus In the second inning, junior Junior pitcher Cody Norman strikes out a Redlands batter in the The Leopards’ next game is at Occidental at 3 p.m. Friday, followed catcher Adam Santa Cruz got the fourth inning Friday at Ben Hines Field. The Leopards won, 8-0. by a doubleheader at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ben Hines Field. ball moving with a double to left Tanner Browning was able to Redlands the team complet- SCIAC, with Peres in second the team is in firm control of its center field. reach home during a Santa Cruz ed their second straight sweep with 38. The junior catcher also postseason destiny. Santa Cruz advanced to third ground out double play. against a SCIAC opponent. ranks third with 47 hits and his The Leopards hope to keep base after a called balk on soph- Ligot added his second RBI Santa Cruz lead the team .409 batting average. their hot streak alive as they hit omore pitcher Chris Fousek Jr. of the game by advancing Peres through the sweep and has For his winning efforts, Santa the road to take on conference For the second straight week, to home on a single to left giving proved to be invaluable to the Cruz was awarded the SCIAC foe Occidental in a three-game a call by the umpire prompted the Leopards an 8-0 lead. team in the past few weeks. San- Athlete of the Week honors on series starting at 3 p.m. Friday, the opposing manager to ar- As the Leopards offense be- ta Cruz went 8-13 at the plate in Monday. where the team looks to attain gue the call. The result was the gan to cool down for the remain- the series, scoring five runs, a Sitting in a tie for second sole possession of second place ejection of Redlands head coach der of the game, all eyes focused home run, a double and racked place with Occidental, with two behind Chapman. Aaron Holley. on junior pitcher Cody Norman up six RBI throughout the con- of their next three series against Christopher Livingston can With Santa Cruz in scoring who continued to shut down any test. non-top-four teams – Whittier be reached at christopher. position and with no outs, all it offensive momentum that Red- Santa Cruz’s 41 RBI leads and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps – [email protected]. took was a sacrifice fly by senior lands tried to build. utility player Christopher Peres “I was just bearing down and to advance Santa Cruz to home making good pitches when it and give the Leopards their first mattered most,” said Norman. run of the game. Redlands added a little dra- Redlands finally got their first ma to Norman’s complete game 䤀愀洀 hit of the game in the third in- shut-out bid as senior first base- ning with a single, hit by senior man Brendan Moore was able to infielder Eduardo Martinez-Ra- work his way to third base in the zo. Redlands could not muster ninth inning. 䌀栀愀昀昀攀礀 any further offense for the rest Peres made a great defensive ᰠ䤀昀攀攀氀氀椀欀攀洀礀最漀愀氀椀猀琀漀戀攀 of the inning. play late in the game by catch- Things only got worse for ing a fly out in right field from 洀漀爀攀漀昀愀洀攀渀琀漀爀琀栀愀渀愀渀 Redlands at the bottom of the Martinez-Razo, then showed in- 椀渀猀琀爀甀挀琀漀爀 ጠ 琀漀洀愀欀攀漀甀爀猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 third inning when the Leopards credible arm strength by throw- offense exploded for five total ing the ball back into the infield 猀攀攀琀栀攀戀爀椀氀氀椀愀渀挀攀琀栀愀琀琀栀攀礀栀愀瘀攀 runs. to keep Moore on third base and 椀渀琀栀攀洀⸀ 吀栀攀礀愀氀氀栀愀瘀攀椀琀⸀ Peres, senior left fielder preventing any runs from being 吀栀攀礀樀甀猀琀洀椀最栀琀渀漀琀欀渀漀眀椀琀⸀ᴠ Christopher Ligot, senior center scored. fielder Brandon Vogel, senior “I think I helped my team second baseman Ryan Galan and more on defense than on of- 吀愀爀愀䨀漀栀渀猀漀渀 ᠠ㤀㈀ freshman first baseman Tanner fense,” Peres said. “I tracked 倀爀漀昀攀猀猀漀爀漀昀䈀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀 Siffert all contributed runs for down some tough balls in the the Leopards in the third inning. gaps and down the line. I think 䌀栀愀昀昀攀礀䌀漀氀氀攀最攀 The goal for the Leopards of- my energy carried over to help fense was to rattle Fousek’s con- the team win this game.” fidence and take him out of the Norman went the distance game early. pitching all nine innings and al- “I think we all played well lowing zero runs off of nine hits. as a team, I think we all had “We did a lot of things well the same mentality,” Ligot said. today,” said head coach Scott “We really wanted to get into the Winterburn. “We got a great bullpen and get that guy out of pitching performance from Nor- there.” man… we had some really good 匀甀洀洀攀爀刀攀最椀猀琀爀愀琀椀漀渀戀攀最椀渀猀䄀瀀爀椀氀㈀㤀 The Leopards continued to defense, real good pitching and add to their lead in the fourth some timely hitting.” 眀眀眀⸀挀栀愀昀昀攀礀⸀攀搀甀 inning as junior third baseman With the series win against