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INVESTIGATE.INFORM.IGNITE.INVOLVE. Volume 11, Issue 10 Concordia University Irvine Friday, February 17, 2017 Concordia Swimming and Diving: Breaking records and taking names EMILY CHAN pionships and coming out third STAFF WRITER out of 24 athletes in the 200- yard Freestyle event with a time Swim season has officially of 1:54.87. Freshman Madeline ended. Next year, 2018, will be Dodge explains, “It felt so great the first year Concordia Swim- placing third my freshman year, ming and Dive can compete in I didn't go into the meet think- the NCAA Division II National ing that could happen but when Championships in North Car- I saw on the scoreboard that I olina; however, let’s look back was third, I couldn't think of on the accomplishments from anything else besides how awe- this past season. The meets that some it felt!” the Eagles competed in this year Overall, this season was a were the Malibu Invitational, lot of fun, filled with hard work Pomona-Pitzer, Fairbanks Alas- and many enjoyable memories. ka, Collegiate Winter Invite, Senior Women’s Captain Maile CBU Double Dual Meet, Biola Wilson explained, “The team Quad Meet and the Pacific Col- dynamic that our head coach, legiate Swim Conference Cham- Jeff Boss, our assistant coach, pionships. Kayle Morris, and our team Looking back at all of those captains have built this past meets, each of them different Sam Hoag, photo credit: Minh Dang year is something that is very from the next, freshman Max- unique and special. Swimmers well Wickens reflects, “My group to manage, but the men’s Pacific Collegiate Swim Confer- style with a time of 20.27, placed are unlike any athletes - we stare favorite meet was either the and women’s team, for the ninth ence (PCSC) Championships second in the 100-yard Freestyle at a black line for four hours a Alumni meet or Conference. semester in a row, were award- at East Los Angeles College in with a time of 44.78 and broke day, swimming endlessly to es- The Alumni meet was a lot of ed by the College Swimming Monterey Park, CA on Feb.7- a school record for the 100-yard sentially race for a matter of laughing and good times but Coaches Association of Amer- 11, the teams scored a huge Freestyle on the last day with a minutes and/or seconds. We Conference was when all the ica, the Scholar All-American achievement and a majority of 4:41.90. Caverly and Alba broke are extremely disciplined and hard work paid off for every- Award for success in the class- the team achieved new PRs. Ac- a total of three school records at mentally tough. Rain or shine, on e .” room. Meaning they had an av- cording to cuieagles.com, after this meet. through injuries (serious or According to Head Coach erage GPA above 3.0. the four-day event, the women’s Also with a solid per- not), we are out there swimming Jeff Boss, over half of the swim A few highlights in the pool team placed seventh out of 11 formance, junior, Baliee Blanke- to obtain the goals we set for team this year was new. Most was when CUI defeated the teams and the men’s team placed meier achieved a time of 4:36 ourselves.” I think this phrase were freshman men and wom- University of Alaska-Fairbanks fourth out of six teams in the in the 400-yard IM event and a sums it up the best, “CUI Swim en, each of them positive and in a dual meet and won the Col- event. time of 2:06.07 in the 200-yard and Dive is a more than just a hard working. There were close legiate Winter Invitational for Some other notable achieve- Butterfly. Competing for the program - it's a family.” to 50 student-athletes on the the 4th year in a row. ments made at this event was first time in the PCSC Cham- team this year, which is a large At last week's event, the that Senior Men’s Captain, Ryan Caverly broke a school record on the first day in the 1,000 Freestyle event with a time of 9:42.96 and on the second day in the 500-yard Freestyle with a time of 4:36.66. “Breaking two school records was something that I will never forget. Since I've been a freshman at Concor- dia, I always wanted to break the top ten (times list of Concordia History) in the 500 and 1000, but never imagined that I would claim the top time and have the school record.” Caverly said. Another standout senior was Dylan Alba. He placed second out of eight in the 50-yard Free- Caden Carver, photo credit: Minh Dang Jessica Wilson, photo credit: Minh Dang 2 ASCUI Corner February 17, 2017 Introducing the 2017-2018 ASCUI Executive Board JESSICA JAMES ASCUI SECRETARY President Secretary Treasurer

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Claire Brainard Ryan Van Dusen Noah Eschmann Junior Junior Freshman

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ALBERTO GONZALEZ us better and prepare us for down University (BYU) who each beat STAFF WRITER the road. We will be ready for the the Eagles. But battling against 2018 postseason.” Howell, a 6-7 some of the top talent in the The Concordia Men ended sophomore recorded 74 kills his country has only helped the team a 2015-16 season well with big freshman year which led all un- as they prepare to compete fully wins over Ivy League powerhouse derclassmen. in NCAA II next year. Princeton and two wins over past This season did not start off Despite a brutal schedule, the NAIA foe, Hope Internation- with the same non-conference Eagles now have a 11-7 record, a al. The Eagles had a successful schedule like the previous year, solid bounce back from their ear- 10-win season. With another and the Eagles struggled through ly struggles. The Eagles have been year left of ineligibility from the losing three straight matches be- led by young talent, Howell, and NCAA II playoffs, the team has fore starting the gauntlet of games the mature junior, Jonathan Pred- put together a grueling 2016-17 in January. Unlike some of the ney, who have each been lighting schedule. easier competition the Eagles up the scoreboard. Howell, who Sophomore Hunter Howell, played early in the season last hardly had 110 points all season a a bright light in the future of the year, this year began with games year ago, has 110 points midway Men’s Volleyball Team and cur- against elite programs such as through the 2017 season. Howell rent starter explained, “We want University of Southern California said, “I feel like my improvement Eagles vs. Princeton, courtesy of cuieagles.com what is best for our future. The (USC), University of California, is owed to my coaches and my coaches have put together some- Irvine (UCI) and Brigham Young teammates for believing in me thing they know will only make and all the work we did in the off- season. We didn’t do all those sets of bench for no reason.” He is up at 6 a.m. week after week for a vigorous weight training program. As a freshman, Howell was only 145 lbs, now he is a solid 175 and growing. Weight lifting partner and redshirt freshman Alec Krilis said, “Hunter is a beast. He is like a train that never runs out of fuel. His stamina and energy is unmatched.” There is no ceiling for this young standout. The program contains an exciting future for him and the rest of the team as they battle new competitors. Eagles vs. Irvine Valley College, courtesy of cuieagles.com Men's Volleyball vs. Merced, courtesy of cuieagles.com 4 Local Interests February 17, 2017 Students debate validity of immigration executive order

RYAN CORSO fact, historically speaking, the ous administrations.” In ways, Marvin is correct one religious group to anoth- STAFF WRITER 9th Circuit Court is the most Senior Nadia Steck gave her about the climate Christians er under the pretenses that one overturned. perspective and spoke specifi- may face. A study by the Pew group is a greater victim of vi- On Jan. 27, President Trump The immigration ban has cally about the countries listed Research Center, revealed that olence. This prioritization also signed an executive order called received a lot of attention and on the ban. “The language of the Christians face harassment in seeks to cast doubt and paint “Protecting the Nation from the issue has been highly talked order cites 9/11 and terror at- 108 countries. The same report all Muslims as a homogenous Foreign Terrorist Entry to the g roup.” United States,” better known as Another major issue that the immigration ban. This ex- UNHCR’s data points out is that ecutive order bars citizens of Christians don’t often reveal seven Muslim-majority coun- their identities. UNHCR data tries from entering the United indicates that in Syria, 1.5 per- States for the next 90 days and cent of the 1 million refugees suspends the admission of all are Christian. In Jordan, 0.2 per- refugees for 120 days. The coun- cent of the 655,000, in Iraq, 0.3 tries included are: Syria, Iran, percent of the 228,000, and in Libya, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen and Egypt, 0.1 percent of the 115,000 Somalia. refugees are Christian. None of This is Trump’s first execu- these are proportional to the tive order to face objection from population. Ultimately register- the judiciary branch. Initially, ing with the United Nations is a a judge out of Boston ruled in necessary step to be considered favor of Trump's ban. However, a refugee and if Christians aren’t shortly after, U.S. District Senior doing so then they remain inel- Judge James Robart of Seattle igible. issued a nationwide restraining Many Syrian Christians have order blocking the travel ban fled to Lebanon because of the put in place by President Trump. long-standing links between the It is likely that the judicial path Courtesy of CNN.com two countries and the support of that this order will take is just about on campus. Yaw Kyere- tacks as a means to used flawed cites harrassment for Muslims the Lebanese government. Yet, beginning. mateng, Director of Forensics emotional appeals to justify his in 100 countries. The U.S. Gov- the issues over discrimination Trump’s administration took Individual Events shared his assault on these nations,” said ernment advisory body, the and immigration are mysteries the decision to the 9th Circuit concerns on the personal im- Steck. “Yet, none of the nations Commission on International that have yet to be solved, as the Court for appeal. Unfortunately pacts that the ban had on indi- implicated in the attacks of 9/11 Religious Freedom (USCIRF), conflict over Trump’s ban con- for Trump, the 9 circuit court up- viduals during its short period came from any of the nations reported in 2015 that eight coun- tinues in the United States. held the previous federal court’s of activation saying law abiding that there is a suspension of tries, including several coun- In the meantime, it’s import- decision. The White House people may "fall victim to this." travel from.” tries listed in Trump’s ban, be ant that we analyze both sides Administration has begun the Senior Luke Marvin defend- Some of the more controver- added to the State Department’s of the issue and take into con- process to appeal that decision ed the legality of the ban, stating sial details on the topic were in existing list of nine “countries of sideration all effects of the ban. as well. With the persistence of it’s “Legal under Title 8 Section regards to religion, an area Mar- particular concern.” It’s not only an issue regarding Trump’s administration and that 1182(f) titled “Suspension of vin and Steck had much more to “The bigger problem," said national security but the lives of of the opposition, it’s almost in- entry or imposition of restric- say. “One criticism of Trump's Steck, "is that this institution- millions of individuals fleeing evitable that this issue will make tions by President,” and clarified executive order is that it will alizes violence against Muslim war-torn regions. For more in- its way through all remaining that it is also, “aligned with the give priority to Christian refu- people because now, the way the formation visit www.unhcr.org/ courts to the Supreme Court. In threat assessment of the previ- gees,” said Marvin. bill is written, inherently prefers Lady Gaga, the real Super Bowl MVP

FRANKIE RUBINO Concordia students praised political threads, virtually all crit- elaborate performance and show- “Joanne” world tour this year, and STAFF WRTIER the performance as well. “I loved ics agree that the messages were ing us that she is an ever-changing it is safe to say that following this every second of the Super Bowl not overt. presence in the music industry to- performance, fans in attendance Fans everywhere gathered [performance] because she played Senior Amina Suljic was one day. Most importantly, her perfor- will be in for a great show. Gaga around the television to watch the songs that everyone knew! The who appreciated the themes in mance let the Super Bowl be what will play two shows at The Forum New England Patriots take on the whole house was rocking, even Gaga’s performance that did it is: an opportunity to indulge on in Inglewood, California on Au- Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. the parents that were there,” said not push a political agenda. “I chips and guacamole, and not a gust 8 and 9. For additional tour The game took place on Sun., Feb. Makayla Predney, senior. thought her performance was political rally. information and to purchase tick- 5 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Despite all the movement great and I am happy it wasn’t po- Gaga will be kicking off her ets, visit www.ladygaga.com. Texas, regularly known as home and excitement that took place litical at all,” said Suljic. Gaga set to the Houston Texans. While throughout Gaga’s performance, the stage with a tribute to Amer- the game proved to be an exciting it seemed that the highlight of ica with a combination of “God comeback victory for the Patri- the show was when Gaga fin- Bless America” and “This Land ots, and even made history as the ished singing, dropped her mi- is Your Land.” She followed with first Super Bowl game to go into crophone, and jumped off of the preaching a message of unity and overtime, football fans and non- stage in a dramatic exit. Seniors self-acceptance, singing her pop- sports fans alike were drawn in by Sabrina Manriquez and Chelsey ular anthem “Born This Way.” the equally exciting half-time per- Gray shared similar opinions that The outspoken star, who open- formance given by pop-sensation Gaga’s “mic drop” moment and ly endorsed Hillary Clinton in Lady Gaga. departure from the stage left a the recent presidential election, The thirty-year-old pop star lasting impression of the perfor- taught Americans an important rose to fame with her outlandish mance. lesson with this performance: the sense of fashion and catchy dance Another notable aspect of American people can all come anthems, and today, is a house- Gaga’s performance was the over- together, regardless of who won hold name. For her Super Bowl all themes of nationalism and uni- the election, to celebrate the tra- performance, Gaga dazzled fans ty. The lack of a political agenda ditions of our country and accept by rappelling from the stadiums being present in the performance one another’s differences. ceiling, undergoing elaborate came as a pleasant surprise to Gaga’s half time performance costume changes and singing a many and a refreshing change left an impression that far outlast mash-up of patriotic songs and amidst a time of vicious political Super Bowl Sunday. Gaga was up classic hits in her 13 minute per- strife. While some found hidden for the challenge, delivering an Lady Gaga performing at Superbowl LI, courtesy of Us Weekly (Patrick Smith/Getty formance. Images) February 17, 2017 Global Interests 5

Christopher Wren Library, Trinity College, Reading Room, one of the first designed with huge windows (1676-95) to give maximum light. (Wren Library) Have you got the stomach for London’s “Cereal Killer”? Semester by semester, Concordia students study abroad at Westfield House as part of Concordia’s Enduring Questions and Ideas (Q&I Core) Cambridge program. Under the instruction of CUI professors Dr. James and Dr. Susan Bachman, these students study English and History, attend Cambridge University lectures, and take part in other required and elective courses offered by Westfield House of Theological Studies. Each week, the students or professors share with Courier readers some of their favorite observations about life and study in England.

KIMBERLY GAONA ly become a popular stop for ter of the hipster side of Lon- as well like Shreddies, Country sort of kids' playroom vibe, both tourists and London na- don. The area itself is plastered Crisps, and Coco Pops. The while the music piped in is Imagine you have just flown tives. with modern and in-your-face British knock-offs—we gave similarly nostalgic and mostly into London. Quick, name the Nestled strategically on a murals, street art and highly them a pass. 90s grunge. The staff wears ce- top three popular destinations real print onesies that adds to you’d like to see. If you’re like their 90s theme. us in the Cambridge Program, The two-story cafe gives you’d like to see Big Ben, West- plenty of room for custom- minster Abbey, Buckingham ers to enjoy their cereal. Beds Palace, London Eye, and St. with superhero sheets replace Paul’s Cathedral. chairs, and the whole decor If you are interested in up- brings back nostalgic child- scale restaurants or the Lon- hood memories. Multiple old don food scene you might plan fashioned televisions looped a trip to one of the restaurants through vintage cartoons. of celebrity chefs Gordon Ram- The cafe's cereal parapher- sey or Jamie Oliver. I consider nalia, decorated with fam- myself a “from-scratch” cook ily-friendly DVDs, bobble- and make my own stuffed pep- heads, vintage milk bottles, pers and tortas de papa (her- all give the place a homey and bed potato pancakes). I would comfortable feel. have never guessed that I’d Compared with buying enjoy visiting an unusual cafe your own cereal and milk at a called The Cereal Killer. Beds, Bookshelves, and vintage kids TV welcome customers into a comfortable setting, photo credit: Mel Malanoswki The Cereal Killer Cafe has its niche of every imaginable side street in Shoreditch, an fashionable shops. For the really adventure- type of breakfast cereal, from inner city district on the east The outside of the cafe looks some foodie with a sense of the super healthy to the super end of London, The Cereal professional, business-like, humor the Cereal Killer Cafe sugary. This place has recent- Killer Cafe puts you in the cen- white and black, while the in- provides a variety of different side explodes with color and cereal cocktails with fun and images that take you back to unique names such as Unicorn childhood. Nobody can resist Poop, Shooty Shooty Bang dozens of cereal boxes over- Bang, Bowloccino, and Sticky flowing the wall behind the Monkey. Bowloccino is where counter. You can’t help but like cereal meets cappuccino. The a place that offers great cere- Cereal Killer Cafe does to ce- al and takes you back to a less real what Gordon Ramsay did frantic time of life. to British cuisine, reinventing The Cereal Killer Cafe, a new London They offer wide variety of the way people eat. destination, courtesy of www. cerealkillercafe.co.uk cereal ranging from Amer- The Cafe offers about 15 ican Classics like Captain different types of milk to suit grocery store, paying 5 pounds Crunch, Fruit Loops, Fruity everyone’s dietary restrictions. ($7.50) for a bowl of Lucky Pebbles, Cheerios, or for the This cafe transforms an ordi- Charms or Rice Krispies seems healthy minded, some grano- nary and dull breakfast into steep, but we were paying for la. They also offer a large va- gourmet cereal. the atmosphere, and it was Mel Malanowski and Kimberly Gaona in front of a sample of the cereal offerings at the riety of British Classic cereals The whole place offers a cafe, photo credit: Mel Malanowski well worth it.

Beyond the politics: humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, Syria

DIEGO PEREZ stances. Qatari broadcasting whatsoever, are still affected. in the place that you live, and together to make the effort to STAFF WRITER network, Al Jazeera, explains, “I think it is truly sad that so you cannot be sure of a place protect everyone’s safety. “I “There is no food and they many people have been caught that you can go,” said Dr. Clin- think supporting refugees is Since Thurs., July 19, 2012, are running out of water. No in the crossfire,” said Rich- ton Armstrong, Associate Pro- generally a good thing, I feel Aleppo, Syria has been at war. one can afford to buy a piece ard Ewell (15’), Co-director fessor of History. this is an easy way to help the Aleppo is located 30 miles of bread because the prices of Debate. A lot of the people Many people have had the people who are victims in vio- south of the Turkish bor- are too high and people are who have been causalities in same thought: what can we lence in Syria," Ewell elaborat- der. Since the civil war start- eating one meal of rice and this conflict have been civil- do? “Stay informed, pray and ed. ed, there has been a constant mint, or one packet of instant ians’’ who don't really pledge serve our neighbor to the best If we all come together in struggle with the people in noodles a day.” Despite the allegiance to the rebels or the of our ability depending upon the time of crisis, a devastat- Aleppo. According to Forbes, hopes of Aleppo becoming a Syrian government, but have our vocation individually, and ing situation can bring unity “Some 217 of 422 schools in better place, there are constant been systematically targeted in the community in which we instead of division. . Orga- eastern Aleppo are either de- bombs that continue to deteri- nonetheless.” Politics and poli- live in the here and now,” said nizations already working to stroyed, damaged or inacces- orate the city. cy aside, it is universally unfor- Dr. Armstrong. help victims of the war on the sible.” As often occurs with war, tunate for innocent individuals While Aleppo and other ground in Syria are Preemptive With children being left out many individuals who had to be attacked. “It certainly is a places in the world are facing Love (preemptivelove.org) and of school and the recent bomb- no engagement in the war tragedy when you can't survive terrible times, we must come World Relief (worldrelief.org). ings, Aleppo is in dire circum- 6 Arts February 17, 2017

Handbells at Concordia: The upcoming concert and national honor

RYAN KETCHAM several years. Geisler ises to be a worthwhile STAFF WRITER founded the handbell event, and audience program at the Univer- members can look for- Tomorrow, Sat., Feb. sity of Michigan and his ward to a polished per- 18, marks the 27th annu- many years of work with formance shaped by al Handbell Invitational music, and handbells es- focused practice twice Concert. The event wel- pecially, has made the a week for the past comes different schools program at Concordia month. Feb. 18 won’t be to showcase their best very successful. your typical handbell songs. This year we have This year, the Con- performance. “We will Mater Dei High School, cert Handbells group was mix in a few jokes and a Bellisimo from Redlands invited to the Nation- few skits,” Geisler said. Adventist Academy, and al Handbell Seminar in Typically, there a local group called Pa- Anaheim. To qualify, the are only two handbell cific Bells. Concordia Concert Handbells sent concerts a year held at will have our Spirit Bells, in a video of their perfor- Concordia so you won’t Resound! and Concert mance and was accepted want to miss it. Come Handbells playing. Dr. as one of the outstanding out to the CU Center Herbert Geisler, Profes- groups, alongside top and support our hand- sor of Music and director programs from Hong bell program and see of the handbell program, Kong to Australia. what our nationally is excited to keep up the “Some of the best will recognized program Handbell Invitational’s be in Anaheim and it can do. long tradition. is truly an honor to be The Handbell Invi- The Concordia hand- asked to perform,” Geis- tational Concert 2017 bell programs have been ler said. takes place this Satur- some of the top programs The Handbell Invi- day at 4:30 p.m. in CU in the nation for the past tational Concert prom- Center.

Concordia Choir Concert prepares singers for summer tour in Germany The SYDNEY FINCHER of the ninety-five The- This group of 60 stu- STAFF WRITER ses. While the tour will dents comes together to Concordia mostly be in Germany, praise God every Monday, On Fri., Feb. 24, the the choir will be making Wednesday and Friday annual Concordia Choir an appearance in Austria through the hymns and Choir Spring Concert will be as well. This nine day tour work assigned. Looking Dr. Michael Busch, conductor held here on campus in the will visit places like Berlin, forward to the Germany CU Center. The concert Munich, and many histor- tour ahead of her, Annie covers a repertoire rang- ical sites throughout Ger- Demuch, junior, is “ex- ing from classical Bach many. cited to take her music composed in 1733 to more Kierstyn Jacobs, ju- elsewhere.” This concert contemporary music from nior, says she enjoys the is special to her because it composers like Moses Ho- Concordia Choir and is showcases what the choir gan whose most recent looking forward to this is bringing to the table in work was done in the early concert. Jacobs is a talent- Germany. 2000’s. This assortment of ed soprano and has been The Feb. 24 concert is selections articulates the singing in choirs most her free for students, but re- Concordia Choir’s diverse life. While she often listens serve your seats fast be- set of musical skills. to contemporary folk mu- cause this annual concert Dr. Michael Busch, sic to get her through the has been known to sell Concordia Choir Direc- day, Jacobs thinks there’s out. The Concordia Choir tor, hand selected each of an appeal to choir music will be performing a sim- the concert’s selections. that can grow on listen- ilar concert during a mini After the concert, the ers. “I like classical music tour the following Sun., choir plans to take these because it allows the mu- Feb 26, in San Diego. So Home Concert same pieces to Germany sic to speak for itself,” said kick off your Spring Break Friday, February 24, 2017 • 7:30pm this summer for the 500 Jacobs. “Even if you don’t by sitting back and re- anniversary of the Refor- enjoy classical music, this laxing to some awesome Concordia University Center for Worship and Performing Arts mation, the time famous concert will be very di- music sung by your fellow 1530 Concordia West, Irvine for Martin Luther’s nailing verse and entertaining.“ Eagles. Tickets: www.cui.edu/GOmusic February 17, 2017 Everything Eagles 7 Library is setting up blind dates—with books!

HOLLY SPENCER books are purposefully not Library as a place where “checking out” other books. self-love this month and formation about upcoming STAFF WRITER academic. “It’s supposed to students can hang out, not “Blind Date with a give your brain a break events in the Library, follow be a quick read,” said Du- just a quiet study area.” Al- Book” first started last year from academic books. Stop their Instagram account@ Bummed you didn’t have bell. isa Pimentel, freshman and and the Library was eager by the Library before March concordiabiblio. For more a date this Valentine’s Day? The display is decorated Library Student Assistant, to bring it back this year. 8 to check out one of these information on the Li- It’s not too late! The Library in amorous reds and pinks, said that she visits the Li- “We’re really excited about hot items and take them for brary’s hours, please visit is setting you up on a blind with the books wrapped brary “three to four times this display. This is proba- a date. To find out more in- cui.edu/library. date—with a book! From in brown paper and red per week outside of work.” bly our biggest display that now until March 8, the ribbon. To give you a clue She already went on a blind we do throughout the year,” “Blind Date with a Book” about the book, the genre date with a book and was said Dubell. Dubell also ex- display will be up in the and first sentence are writ- pleasantly surprised with pressed that the Library is center of the Library near ten on the front. Other than her pick. Pimentel said, seeking to expand its pop- the stairs to the lower level. that, it truly is a blind date. “Look out for classics like ular reading section. She The table features a variety Once you’ve chosen your ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The said if she were to check of genres including fantasy, book, make sure to check it Great Gatsby.’” There are out a blind date book, she drama, humor and short out at the desk. After that, about 50 books ready to be would choose Historical stories. “Most of the books you can “date” the book up checked out, so feel free to Fiction. “That’s definitely are from our popular read- to for three weeks. date the books again and my favorite.” ing section,” said Laura Du- According to Dubell, again. But, if another cov- It can be difficult to find bell, Instruction Outreach “Blind Date with a Book” er catches your eye, they time to read for pleasure in Librarian. She said the is hoping to promote “the won’t mind if they see you college, but exercise some Photo Credit: Holly Spencer Be a Green Dot Bystander: stopping assault

PAIGE HEISER presentation described event in order to educate that would otherwise lead seems aggressive, using for two years. “My favorite STAFF WRITER different situationalthe student body on what to negative outcomes. techniques to distract from part about Green Dot was examples involving stalking to do. Braun said, “The Goodrich said, “Thethe situation and knowing interacting with different The annual Green or sexual assault acts. The most valuable information most valuable piece of that even as a bystander, people and learning about Dot Bystander Certificate training allowed students I learned at Green Dot was information I’ve learned you should help someone their connections to the Training was held in the to learn how to make that there are many tactics from the training was in need and be assertive. event,” said Goodrich. It RPC on Wed. Feb. 8. The smart decisions and utilize you can use to intervene how to safely step into a “I think this event does a is important to educate training was intended to different tactics in order to in a situation that seems it situation according to my really good job of giving students about sexual help students learn how stop violence. The teaching could get violent… I think personality.” Even if you students the tools they need assault and how to be an to safely step into and stressed the benefits of these tools are valuable for aren’t an extrovert, you can to be an active bystander. active bystander. Being prevent different high-risk being an active bystander students to know so that still intervene in low risk Whether they are outgoing an active bystander can situations such as: stalking, and stepping in when anyone can be an active ways, which can ultimately or not, there are different help save a person from sexual assault and violence someone is in need. bystander and help cause save someone from harm. ways for them to intervene,” a horrible situation. in relationships. Along The Peer Health Educators: positive change.” Some of the tips that were said Braun. Approximately six students, with the presentation, the Alyssa Braun, sophomore, The Green Dot training addressed in the training Goodrich has been a part all women, showed up to students were given a free Stephanie Goodrich, teaches students ways to were: directly asserting of Peer Health and has been the Green Dot event, but Green Dot t-shirt, dinner junior, and Paige Heiser, help intervene in situations yourself if the situation teaching about Green Dot those six ladies can make a and dessert. The two hour sophomore, hosted the huge difference on campus. Global Village offers job-hunting advice for students with international experience

ZIXUAN WANG $25,000 a year or above, but only tures. Second, students need to which allow them to reach their curiosity. Those qualities may STAFF WRITER 50% of them achieve this goal. In- know what they are passionate goals. be difficult to develop. However, ternational experiences allow stu- about. And third, they need to be Once students actively begin problem-solving abilities, com- On Feb. 8, Global Village held dents to tell employers who they able to discuss their life’s mission to search for jobs after gradua- munication skills and the curiosi- a Professional Development night really are by setting them apart in the right way. A life mission tion, Waite said that, “there are ty to try new things often develops for students looking to use their from other applicants. would express three objectives: seven important qualities em- naturally in a new environment. international experience to im- In order to use time abroad one’s interests and how they re- ployers are looking for.” These When applications require let- prove their career prospects. Dr. to its full potential, Waite offers late to the world’s most profound qualities are critical thinking and ters of recommendation, students Dan Waite, Executive Director of three pieces of advice. First, stu- needs and resources. Ideally, goals problem-solving skills, the ability should tell the reference their Global Programs, who has lived dents need to learn how to con- should fulfill all three objectives. to work with people, adaptabil- dreams and goals so whomever in over 40 countries, hosted the nect with the real world through Once students have set a goal, ity, creativity, communication is writing the letter better under- event with students from Global meeting people from other cul- they can begin searching for jobs skills, accessing information and stands who the student is. This Village in the hopes of highlight- personal touch allows the student ing the importance of interna- to stand out from competitors tional experience. without international experience. “This event isn’t only for in- If you are interested in incor- ternational students,” said Dr. porating stories from your time Cheri Chan, Assistant Director abroad into your professional ex- of International Student Success. perience or if you’d like to learn Half the students who attended more about Global Village, keep were Americans. “This speech your eye out for similar nights was open to everyone who has in- coming soon. “We are thinking ternational travelling experience about having more events like [and] want to use that experience this in the future,” Chan said. For to build up a profile,” said Chan. more information on the Interna- Waite understands the many tional Studies Department, go to challenges facing soon-to-be cui.edu for program information graduates. According to Waite, and contacts. statistics show that 80% of all college graduates aim to make Photo Credit: Kendra Sitton 8 Reviews February 17, 2017 Netflix Reviews: Black Mirror A column that details the highs and lows of Netflix to assist Concordians in the ongoing struggle of picking something to watch.

BRADEN DELANNOY stick to conventional norms ing each episode functions as STAFF WRTIER and is okay with going past a self-contained, stand-alone people’s comfort zones to give story with a unique cast, set- Netflix has become known a narrative on our society,” said ting and plot separate from the for their daring original con- Jordan Kirby, senior. rest of the series. But, “Black tent including shows like "Black Mirror" premiered Mirror” demands more than a “House of Cards,” “Unbreak- on Channel 4 in the United casual viewing and isn’t for the able Kimmy Schmidt,” “Strang- Kingdom on Dec. 4, 2011 and faint of heart. er Things” and many more. On was created by Charlie Brook- "Black Mirror" sets episodes Oct. 21, 2016, Netflix released er. The series had two seasons in an alternative present or fu- a third season of their sleeper and a Christmas special. After ture and takes a blunt look at hit, "Black Mirror." A strange seeing relatively high stream- technology’s relationship to mixture of science fiction, sat- ing numbers, Netflix decided modern society. The first ep- ire, psychological drama and to order 12 original episodes. isode of the first season, “The suspense thriller, "Black Mir- Of the many Netflix orig- National Anthem” explores ror" stands out as a show un- inal series, "Black Mirror" is how people are glued to tech- afraid to swing big and take easily the most original. It’s nology and miss what’s going risks. “It’s a show that doesn’t an anthology series, mean- on around them as a result. Courtesy of twitter.com The commentary on this is- if people had the ability to re- dressing societal possibilities sue is grotesque, but incredibly watch and analyze memories. and trying to learn from them poignant. Without spoiling I encourage the hesitant is the first step to towards soci- any major plot points, the Brit- to look beyond the disturb- etal improvement and under- ish Prime Minister’s beloved ing plot points in order to see standing what can be done to Duchess is kidnapped. The the larger message the series make the world a better place. group behind the kidnapping is trying to convey. It asks the "Black Mirror" gives us the op- then demands the Prime Min- question, can the promises of portunity to see that ignorance ister perform a lewd act on live technology mask humanity’s is not always bliss. television as ransom and a way corrupt nature? “Black Mir- "Black Mirror" is every- to ensure her safe release. ror” seems to think the answer thing that television should Every episode explores an is no. Humanity can go far, but be: entertaining, binge-worthy, aspect of technology and how there will always be irrevoca- thought-provoking and reflec- people and culture are shaped ble issues throughout history tive of all humanity’s successes by the devices around them. and into our future. and failures. Be prepared for In “Be Right Back” characters While the series has a bleak adult subject matter and situ- use social media to communi- opinion of the future, it’s a ations, but, equally, brace for cate with deceased loved ones, cautionary tale. A warning interesting and thought-chal- and “The Entire History of of things possible and not of lenging topics. Courtesy of pinoyexchange.com You” explores what it’d be like things already passed. Ad-