Campus Times November 2, 2018 Serving the University of La Verne Community Since 1919 Vol. 127, No. 9 Admins Dia De Los Muertos commit to diversity

Jocelyn Arceo Arts Editor Christian Shepherd News Editor

University President Devorah Lieberman and Provost Jona- than Reed presented a draft of a resolution on Oct. 26 to students and faculty listing the actions they plan to take in the coming weeks and months to improve the treatment of minority groups on campus. The resolution was presented in President’s Dining Hall be- fore roughly 40 students, faculty and administrators. The commitments outlined in the resolution were in direct response to a protest that took place outside of Lieberman and Reed’s office on Oct. 25, where students demanded a list of five Melody Blazauskas changes including: Jahna Rae Aieto paints Raquel Arenas’ face Saturday for En Me- tion. The event included live music, food vendors, art and a low ● Promoting diversity and in- moria, the Fairplex’s second annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebra- rider car show. See story on page 8. clusivity in all unit and strategic plans; ● A faculty handbook that addresses mandatory diversity LV community gathers in solidarity training; Jocelyn Arceo everywhere,” Wagoner read the audience to shout one-word and the audience was given the ● An employee handbook Arts Editor from the poem, “What They Did descriptions as to how they felt chance to write in a journal be- that addresses mandatory diver- Yesterday Afternoon.” when they first heard of the longing to the Chapel. sity training; Around 70 members of the Wagoner introduced Devorah shootings. “There is a core sickness that ● Enforcing cultural compe- La Verne community gathered Lieberman, president of the Uni- The audience responded is part of the American character tencies as part of all review and on the grassy area in front of versity, shortly thereafter. The with: sickened, lament, hope- that has a deep fear of the other,” promotion processes, including the University’s Chapel to show audience could hear the shaki- less, horrified and tired. Buch said. faculty tenure and promotion their solidarity with the Jewish ness of emotion in her voice as In the middle of the seats set “The arch of human history and merit pay; and black communities in light she uttered statements of sup- up for guests, there was a table has been marching forward to ● Changes to the curriculum of the tragedies of last week. port. holding 13 candles on top of a a greater degree of inclusive- that match the diverse back- Eleven Jewish communi- “I know that it’s difficult to purple tablecloth. ness and integration and a sense grounds of students. ty members were killed in the move forward under the heavy Following a prayer led by that... we realize we are all inter- Lieberman and Reed com- Tree of Life synagogue in Pitts- weight of this sadness because Cantor Paul Buch from Temple twined in a way where we can mitted to all five of the demands burgh Saturday morning, and these incidents remind us yet Beth Israel in Pomona, the can- never consider ourselves sepa- in Friday’s draft of the resolu- two black community members again of the broader anger and dles were lit as Nicole Temple, rate again.” tion. were killed in a Kentucky gro- divisiveness that we continue president of Hillel, read off the Buch said he remains hopeful Lieberman and Reed said an cery store Oct. 24 after the gun- to wrestle with in our society. names of the those who were in spite of the darkness brought updated version of the resolution man was unable to gain access Sometimes, so heavy and over- lost in the two horrific events. on by the horrific actions of ter- would be made public today, to the predominantly black First whelming, that it feels like we “Shield us from our despair, rorists such as these. including new ideas brought Baptist Church. have no control,” Lieberman God, ease our pain. Let our fears Temple said it is far too easy up during the meeting, such as “Sacred spaces are too often said. give way to hope,” Buch said. to become apprehensive after mandating diversity training for the target for acts of terror and “We must carry that weight “We must never learn to be in- such incidents, but that it is more all faculty and staff, and whether hate. Let’s be sure to reclaim and we must move forward. We different to the plight of any who important to look toward the fu- that would be online or in per- Tree of Life and First Baptist cannot allow hate to prevail.” suffer, we must learn to care, to ture for hope. son. Church as sacred,” University The event was co-hosted by open our hearts, to open our “I’d like to think that in the When asked if the adminis- Chaplain Zandra Wagoner said. the Jewish club, Hillel, and the hands, because innocent blood future, someone is thinking back tration would also be enacting “These are spaces where love Black Student Union. During the is calling out to us.” to the events that happened to- mandatory cultural competency is stronger than hate, wisdom is ceremony, Aryn Plax, vice pres- After the prayer and lighting day and is saying ‘I wish they training for faculty and staff, deeper than fear, where justice ident of Hillel, offered words of of the candles, Buch led the au- knew that everything was going Reed said he believes the best knows no violence, where com- contemplation to the audience as dience in a song meant to pro- to be okay,’” Temple said. way to enforce such a policy is passion is the norm even toward she stood at the podium. vide hope for the community. Jocelyn Arceo can be reached to have it approved by Faculty enemies.” “It is more important now to Closing statements were made, at [email protected]. Senate, a group of 12 faculty Wagoner opened the cere- recognize that solidarity doesn’t members who represent the fac- mony with statements of grief, just exist now, but has existed Inside The Campus Times ulty voice in many policy deci- and a poem by Warsan Shire, a historically under a system of sions. Veterans consider support Somali-British poet. She also white supremacy, and will exist “Telling people to do some- services...... Page 2 discussed how important it is to as we respond to this upsurge thing is never as effective as come together as a community in white supremacist activity,” La Verne has a new Pappa people wanting to do some- in order to show support for one Plax said. in town...... Page 5 thing,” Reed said. “I think if we another after tragedies such as “In responding to these trag- Theater major brings can get the student voice to fac- these. edies, I’d like people not to an- monsters to life...... Page 9 ulty, they’re going to embrace “I ran my fingers across the alyze them in isolation, but to Leopards claw out win this and intrinsically want to not whole world and whispered, remember the past.” over Tigers...... Page 16 Continued on page 7 where does it hurt? It answered, While speaking, Plax asked Page 2 News November 2, 2018 Veterans consider support services This led, in part, to the open- Resources ing of the Veteran’s Center this year. Michael Zschoche, a veteran made and CAPA psychology major, felt support across campus from available faculty and professors to admin- istration not only for himself, Nicolette Rojo but for veterans as a whole. Staff Writer “I would definitely give the support a 10 on a scale,” Many veterans, including Zschoche said. “I’ve never had a veteran students at the Univer- bad experience with the admin- sity of La Verne, suffer from istration; I’ve always had good Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, experiences, particularly with and other mental health issues the support of Ann Jeffers.” of which affect their daily lives Veterans have a variety of op- as they return to civilian life and tions for healthcare, particularly pursue their education. mental health services, includ- Ruben Ramirez, a veteran ing the government funded Vet- and CAPA educational studies eran Affairs department and Tri- major, said the Veterans Center City Mental Health Services in has been helpful not only aca- Pomona. Tri-City offers veteran demically, but also emotionally, services and employees who thanks to the comfort and inter- have veteran-type experiences, actions with other veterans. including a one on one program “It’s good to just be around called “Vets Helping Vets.” other veterans,” Ramirez said. “With Tri-City, the biggest “We’re all going through the problem I come up against is same thing, we’re all old- that there is a fee,” Towles said. er. Sometimes we get really “While the VA is free, it is hard stressed out and it helps to say to get an appointment since it the stuff that’s on your mind... takes a while to set one up.” especially when you’ve been For Mark Soto, CAPA busi- on duty, where you’re taught to ness administration major and suck it up. Having outside coun- president of the Veterans’ Club, selors through the VA and refer- the VA and Tri-City options are rals help out a lot.” out due to the extensive amount Ramirez admits that being a of paperwork and criteria. veteran student is tough at times “If it has the word VA on it, because the mentality in the mil- you know it’s going to be a lot of itary is different. paperwork and a bunch of head- “I ask if people who have aches,” Soto said. “I don’t want depression or anger would have to deal with all of these criteria, those feelings before or does the so I didn’t really look into it; military create that,” Ramirez there’s always a catch to some- said. thing. I’d rather pay more and Ariel Torres Diana Towles, coordinator know that I’m fully covered.” Senior e-commerce major and veteran Brian Ma erans Center is open Monday through Friday 9 of the Veterans Success Center, Nicolette Rojo can be reached trains Rocco, his service dog, in the backyard of a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and is located on 1860 Third said that choosing “Thank You at [email protected]. the Veterans Center Monday afternoon. The Vet- Street. for Your Service” as the One Book, One University selection, and bringing the author David Finkel to campus last month, Local marching band is London bound was good for raising awareness. Ashley Mubiru need to give it our best, and al- talent.” sic can enhance other features “Every single meeting that Staff Writer ways work toward that goal,” Band member and El Roble kids have,” she said. I’m in, I’m always talking about Estep said. student Max Dvorak has been To make the London trip a what we’re going to do for the School colors of red, black Since his arrival at El Roble involved in music since he was reality, the band needs to raise adult student and not just a tra- and white decorations filled the in 2017, the marching band has about 3, when his father gave $740,000, or $3,700 per per- ditional undergrad student,” said gymnasium of El Roble Inter- doubled in size from 70 students him a saxophone. former. Towles, a veteran herself. mediate School last Thursday, as to 140. “Being a part of this band is a Band boosters have em- “I was warned that the book the band and color guard played Next year, he expects it to very big thing right now,” Dvor- barked on a multifaceted fund could trigger some of their an orchestral introduction for grow to 200 students. ak said. raising campaign. Special fund- PTSD, which it did, so I had to Duncan Sandys. Estep said he never expect- “What we’ve achieved here raising events will be held regu- tell them to pull back if they felt Sandys, former Lord Mayor ed such an amazing opportunity is probably one of the greatest larly for the next 16 months. those feelings.” of Westminster and great grand- would present itself. things I think any band in this Ashley Mubiru can be Towles said that sometimes son of Winston Churchill, with “We didn’t apply for it,” Es- community has ever done.” reached at ashley.mubiru@ these experiences are necessary, members of the British Parlia- tep said. “They sought us out. Christina Aguirre, who’s laverne.edu. so that those triggers can come ment, were in town to cordially They picked us. daughter is in color guard, is out to help veterans process their invite the middle school band “It means so much to them excited about the London oppor- Corrections own experiences. and color guard team to perform because they know someone on tunity. The Campus Times is Brian Ma, veteran and senior at the London New Year’s Pa- the outside is recognizing their “I know that the arts and mu- committed to accuracy. e-commerce major, said that rade Jan. 1, 2020. When we make mistakes, while he enjoyed Finkel’s book, The band, which will be ampus imes nline however, it is our policy he felt that it can possibly give among roughly 8,000 parade C T O to correct them as soon participants from 20 countries, the message that only veterans The award-winning Campus Times as they are brought to suffer from PTSD and are the will be the only junior high online edition is updated throughout school band featured in the Lon- our attention. If you find only ones experiencing traumat- the week with event coverage and ic events. don parade. a mistake in the Campus breaking news. “It’s something that anyone Under Band Director Taylor Times, please let us know can actually really go through,” Estep, in his second year at the Visit lvcampustimes.org for cur- at [email protected]. Ma said. “It’s more relevant than school, the band has been doing rent and past stories, and additional In “Fortnite tops Hallow- specifically aiming it towards well in competition. columns and blogs. een ‘18 trends” (Oct. 26) the vets. It is (also) a real side of “I always just hope that what- You can like us on Facebook names of photographer Jar- what vets go through.” ever we’re doing... they’re giv- and follow us on Twitter @lvcampustimes and Instagram en Cyrus and photo subject Within the last few years, ing 100 percent,” Estep said. @campustimes for all the latest updates on local and on-cam- Jonathan Pham were mis- “We’re a competitive program, veteran students had begun to pus news. Send us story ideas over social media or email to spelled. The Campus Times speak about the lack of resourc- so I don’t tell my kids that we [email protected]. regrets the error. es for veterans on campus. need to win, I tell them that we Page 3 News November 2, 2018 Two organizations debate gas tax David Gonzalez Staff Writer

The debate team and Young Republicans presented a pub- lic debate on Tuesday evening regarding Proposition 6, which will decide if the current gas tax will be repealed. The gas tax in question co- incides with the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, which increased fuel taxes to raise $52.4 billion for repairs to California infrastructure. The lighthearted, informative debate had no winner or judge. Each group’s primary goal was to provide information about Proposition 6, so people can be more informed if they choose to vote on Nov. 6. Marisa Saldaña, senior com- munications major, began the debate with an opening state- ment for the Young Republicans. Saldaña’s partner was Caleb Johnson, junior criminology and speech communication major. “Proposition 6 is theft,” Sal- daña said. “It is theft of your money and right to representa- tion.” Saldaña said that the govern- ment’s ability to implement the gas tax without consulting vot- ers is a major problem. “I hate to take it back to the Jaren Cyrus 1700s, but ‘No taxation without Caleb Johnson, junior criminology and speech communication major, discuss Proposition 6 in a debate held between the Young representation,’” Saldaña said. major; Marisa Saldaña, senior communications major; and Jo- Republicans Club and debate team Tuesday in the Campus Center Jonas Poggi, sophomore nas Poggi, sophomore political science and speech communication Ballroom. political science and speech nia’s poor infrastructure, noting “I can’t even drive home Lieberman said she attended the more informed.” communication major, accom- that if money does not go into 30 miles away,” Johnson said. debate so she could learn both Poggi said this debate was panied by junior English major infrastructure now, the people “You’re telling me that a com- sides of the Proposition 6 argu- the last in a series of community Christian Nuñez, then made a will have to pay for it later. muter school, such as La Verne, ment and become a better voter. debates the team hosted. He said statement for the debate team, Poggi refuted Saldaña’s claim all the students that commute on Lieberman noted the importance the goal of the series was to ed- arguing from a Democratic per- that the tax takes away people’s a daily base, you think that we of being an informed voter. ucate the community, especially spective. right to representation by stating can actually afford these taxes?” “This is what an institution during election season. “Taxes, as they exist today, that taxes cannot be raised with- Johnson said that he wants of higher education should be “No matter what side you are a necessary evil,” Poggi said. out the vote of the state legisla- California’s infrastructure fixed, doing is having these thoughtful vote for, make sure you are in- “When we pay higher taxes for ture, who are elected by citizens. but believes that the tax should debates on things that we will formed when and if you do,” something like gas, that money Johnson refuted Poggi by be repealed and rewritten to be voting on,” Lieberman said. Poggi said. goes back to the community.” stating that people, especially make it easier for people who “I’m thankful that you did this David Gonzalez can be Poggi said that it was import- students like himself, cannot af- cannot afford the prices. because I’m voting. When I look reached at david.gonzalez9@ ant to raise money to fix Califor- ford the higher prices of gas. University President Devorah at Proposition 6, I will now be laverne.edu. Ballot measure looks to shift rent control power Jaycie Thierry would mean the state of Califor- “Yes on 10” Charly Norton said lacy,” Bustamante said. “They “[Prop. 10] is a shift in pow- Staff Writer nia would continue to regulate the proposition is a key step in intend to encourage cities to er, there won’t be any change,” local rent control policy. solving the housing crisis and adopt some form of rent control said professor of sociology, Julie California opens its polls for “The reality is that I will homelessness. but what’ll happen is that it will K. AbiGhanem. the general election on Nov. 6, probably never be able to afford “When people are unable become a campaign issue for a “[With all propositions, the and Proposition 10 has voters a house in my lifetime due to the to afford housing, they’re dis- mayor or councilman.” question is] who stands to gain divided. housing market in California,” placed and not able to live com- Bustamante said Proposition and who stands to lose? That’s If passed Proposition 10 said senior business administra- fortably within the community. 10 does nothing to lower a cur- really the heart of the matter,” would repeal the Costa-Hawkins tion major Elmeera Nosrati. “I Our young people should not be rent tenant’s rent. said Robert Barrett, professor Rental Housing Act of 1995, want to at least be able to afford forced to move further to find “Playing political football of law and business. “It’s less of which places the power of rent rent and I think having fair and housing,” Norton said. “The isn’t what California needs,” a law issue than it is a political control into State government annual limits on landlords can thought of even buying a home Bustamante said. “Prop. 10 one.” and limits a local government’s help with that.” or being close to school is out of would create a quilt-like ap- Jaycie Thierry can be reached ability to dictate the cost of Sofia Minassian, a senior po- reach.” proach that doesn’t make sense.” at [email protected]. housing. litical science major who does Norton said that if the prop- The current law works has not support Proposition 10, said osition is approved, it will al- three primary functions: it pre- that local governments should low cities and counties to have vents rent control in single fam- not have the power to fluctuate a thoughtful process of what ily homes, prevents rent control rent on families who are living works in their community. It’s Not Your Fault. in housing built after Feb. 1, paycheck to paycheck. Michael Bustamante, spokes- 1995 and it cannot dictate the “California should focus person for the “No on Prop. 10” 1.800.656.HOPE rent costs for new renters. more on creating affordable group believes the proposition According to the Califor- housing for middle class fam- will exacerbate the current is- National Sexual Assault Hotline nia voters’ guide, voting yes on ilies rather than giving almost sues in the California housing Free. Confidential. 24/7. Proposition 10 would mean that unlimited power to local gov- market. state law would no longer be ernments that would only harm “We’re in this problem be- (Operated by RAINN—the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) able to limit local rent control these struggling middle class cause we have a lack of housing. ordinances. families,” Minassian said. (Prop. 10) really doesn’t provide Voting no on the Proposition Communications Director for local control, that’s just a fal- Page 4 News November 2, 2018 Prof. studies environmental toxins Biology professor Chris- tine Broussard advocated for student-driven learning envi- ronments during this weeks faculty lecture, “Environmen- tal Justice, Endocrine Disrup- tors, and Inclusive Excellence: STEM Scholarship with Pur- pose.” Broussard shared her re- search study of environmental toxicants and their effect on the immune system, specifically focused on endocrine-disrup- tors, or EDCs, chemicals that interfere with body functions, which can be found in every- day products like shampoos, conditioners and water bottles. She said she integrates her research into teaching in order to create a hands-on learning environment. “The mission is to im- prove student lives and fam- ilies through environmental research,” Broussard said. “It started with talking about real impact in communities.”

She finds students gain more Kayla Salas from this method than simply Professor of Biology Christine Broussard explains the harms of var- ogy and she says her purpose is to help students, faculty and the reading from a textbook. ious chemicals on human bodies Tuesday in the Presidents Dining community through education by incorporating research into the – Jaycee Thierry Room. Broussard has an extensive background in immunotoxicol- classroom. LGBT students face harassment at Bonita High Christian Shepherd supported. Bonita has a diverse punishment given to the perpe- Code defines bullying in writ- all students. News Editor student population and we will trator of the vandalism. The pun- ten communication as an action Other students on campus continue to provide our students ishment was in line with current that has a detrimental effect on have rallied behind GSA. The A mural painted by the Gay- and staff with opportunities Bonita Unified School District a pupil. club started with around eight Straight Alliance club at Bonita to celebrate our diversity in a policy. “The school district has a real, members this year, but in the High School was vandalized last thoughtful and respectful man- Bullying in verbal and written fundamental belief in allowing meeting following the vandal- week with discriminatory tag- ner. We will use this incident as communication can be punished students to express themselves ism, Aguirre and Plascencia said ging. a reminder and opportunity to with suspension or expulsion in a safe and respectful manner,” they had enough students at the The mural, painted on a rock work with students and staff as when the behavior is severe or Bonita Unified Superintendent meeting to fill up three class- on school grounds, included we provide professional devel- pervasive, according to school Carl Coles said. “If this is not rooms. symbols of non-binary gen- opment on diversity.” district policy. The district lists happening, we will continue to “You’re either going to get ders and the message: “Love Is Aguirre and Plascencia said harassment, intimidation or bul- work on it.” harassed, or you’re going to get Love.” they were told by the perpetra- lying based on sexual orienta- When asked if that belief love and support,” Aguirre said. On the morning of Oct. 25, tor of the vandalism that he was tion, gender or gender identity in allowing students to ex- Christian Shepherd can be students arrived on campus to given a two-day suspension. as a prohibited action. press themselves included hate reached at christian.shepherd@ find someone had spray painted They felt that punishment The California Education speech, Coles said it applies to laverne.edu. over the mural with the mes- was not sufficient. sage, “only 2 genders.” “I couldn’t wrap my head “As a gay person myself, I around it until hours later,” Plas- felt attacked,” said Jacob Agu- cencia said. “I started crying Tri-City offers resources irre, a 16-year-old Bonita High immediately. I felt rejected and School junior and co-president ignored by my school.” Jocelyn Arceo major diagnoses and groups in Services offer clinical support of GSA. “It was a hate crime for Plascencia said the school Arts Editor other areas such as cooking, as well, but patients typically me. I didn’t think people felt that made an announcement over self-care and age-specific tai- need to meet requirements to much hate towards the commu- the intercom system reminding The Tri-City Mental Health lored groups, Polanco said. obtain clinical services while nity.” students to be respectful of each Wellness Center on 1403 N. The age ranges for groups the wellness center offers sup- Aguirre said he has dealt with other after the club asked them Garey Avenue in Pomona is a vary from children, young port completely free of charge. slurs and threats of violence at to address the vandalism. support system available to all adults aged 18 to 25 and par- “Most people don’t need Bonita High from peers who do After the announcement an community members that offers ents. The wellness center of- direct, clinical support. Some- not approve of his sexuality. Instagram account named “anti_ free resources to those strug- fers various options such as a times the peer support is a good “I didn’t feel safe on cam- gsa” was created with the bio: gling with mental health issues. summer camp for children and step,” Jamie Ritchey, commu- pus,” Aguirre said. “I still don’t.” “My goal is to ensure the lib- The center has been run- “mommy and me” classes for nity capacity organizer, said. This has led Aguirre to feel- eral LGBT agenda is not spread ning for eight years and offers parents. “There’s a richness of group ac- ing like he has to constantly be and that our First Amendment around 75 different groups per Aside from group therapy, tivity that’s happening all week on guard at his school. rights are not oppressed.” month where community mem- the center tries to offer help long and that’s available for ev- “We wanted to make the The account posted a photo bers do not need to meet any re- with employment, volunteer ex- erybody.” LGBTQ community comfort- of the vandalism, claiming that quirements to attend. perience and education as well, With about 20 groups per able because we knew that they the perpetrator was a hero. “The goal is to just help peo- Polanco said. week, there may still be a need weren’t,” said Emily Plascencia, Another post said that trans- ple understand mental health,” “People with mental health for groups not already there, also a 16-year-old junior and genderism is a mental disorder. Gamaleil Polanco, manager of issues also have interests and Ritchey said, which can easily co-president of GSA. The posts have since been the wellness center, said. “If passions. If they can get out be resolved by working with Bonita High School Prin- deleted, although the account is you have mental health issues, of that rut and get into a sup- the wellness center to bring that cipal Kenny Ritchie declined still active. you can come to the group or if port group so they can feel like group to life at no cost. the Campus Times’ interview Plascencia said LGBT stu- you have family members that they’re not alone,” Polanco “The great thing about the request, but sent the following dents at Bonita High continue to have mental health issues then said, “It challenges the notion wellness center is that if there statement by email Thursday: face harassment, including an- you can come learn about it as that people with mental health is something someone wants, “Bonita High School’s goal ti-gay slurs and the theft of rain- well.” issues are done, no good for you can just make it happen,” is to provide an environment bow flags, from students who There are groups specific to anything else.” Ritchey said. where all students feel safe and feel emboldened by the minor depression, anxiety and other The Tri-City Mental Health Continued on page 7 LV ampus imes Page 5 LifeC T November 2, 2018 La Verne has a new Pappa in town Michael Sprague Copy Editor

After a change of ownership in July, new hours, and a new menu helmed by Executive Chef Arthur Siler III, Pappas Artisanal is ready to dominate D Street. For Khevin DeVaughn, Pap- pas’ new owner, owning a restau- rant has always been a dream. He has worked in education for the last 30 years, while watching his wife and in-laws run a num- ber of restaurants across South- ern California. When the craft beer boom began around 2014, he knew he wanted to break into the industry. DeVaughn, who is assistant principal of Alhambra High School, has a Monday through Friday work week packed with daily emails, student discipline and crises, and supervising sports games. When his day as a princi- pal eventually ends, DeVaughn takes his son to football prac- tice and then heads to Pappas. Where hours earlier he was Mr. DeVaughn leading a high school, becomes Khevin, a restaurateur, who seems more like the may- Celeste Drake or of a small town. Heading to Khevin and Dimitra DeVaughn, the new owners of Pappas Artisanal Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Pappas after leaving his day job at 2232 D Street in downtown La Verne, are open for business with Friday 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. does not feel like going to work, their son Richard, 9, and their daughter Antonia, 7. Pappas is open and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DeVaughn, 50, said. “When I get here and I get to Three months after his initial for which he hopes to pair each er folks,” Siler said. “I wanted features creamy gorgonzola and talk to people, I get to sample a visit, Pappas was listed for sale. game with a regional dish based it to be the best America has to black peppercorn with a fin- beer or some food and see peo- He met with the previous own- on the teams playing: Chicago offer.” ish of blackberry compote. The ple that are happy,” DeVaughn ers Matt Fong and Travis Flood dogs when the Bears play, clam Siler has a passion for “ele- creamy, sweet and tart flavors of said. “I feel good. and began negotiations to pur- chowder for the New England vated homemade,” crafting high the gorgonzola and blackberry “I’ve dedicated 30 years to chase Pappas. Patriots, or cheesesteaks for the quality dishes with exciting and are tamed by the black pepper. working for the government, so DeVaughn took over owner- Philadelphia Eagles, he said. balanced flavors. The jalapeño burger has can- I wanted to try my hand at en- ship July 23. Luckily for him, DeVaughn has added a 10 The mac and cheese, served died and fried jalapeños with a trepreneurship before I got to be Fong and Flood stayed around percent discount for La Verne in a skillet with mild cheddar, chipotle aioli. To those who are too old,” he said. to lend their expertise during the students and now features more cream, butter and garlic with not adventurous enough for ei- He found the hurdles in- transition. happy hour options. perfectly gooey pasta beneath ther of those, the more tradition- volved with starting from scratch “Matt was really there as a DeVaughn hopes his restau- baked bread crumbs. It’s also al D Street burger will remain on were too much and resolved that good partner during the tran- rant will become his “legacy available with chunks of pork the menu. opening an entirely new restau- sition,” DeVaughn said. “He project,” someday having his belly, which is slow cooked, The dessert menu of the pre- rant might not be in the cards. spoon fed us a lot of knowl- children take over operations. braised overnight, then crisped DeVaughn era Pappas only had a “Starting from scratch turned edge.” In the near future, he hopes off on the flat top. few lackluster options that failed out to be a big challenge,” Among the most noteworthy to see Pappas packed with reg- The Pappas cubano sand- to hold the high standard set by DeVaughn said. “Getting fi- updates to Pappas is new hours. ulars. wich comes with a layer of ham, the rest of the menu. Siler is el- nancing, learning not just the Previously closed Mondays and “It’s a community,” he said. a subtle yellow mustard made evating the dessert options with restaurant industry but the con- Tuesdays, it will now be open all “The families, the students, completely in-house, garlic aio- two notable additions, a poached struction industry, I didn’t want week for lunch and dinner, and people in the area, they want to li, swiss cheese and pickles. pear and a bread pudding that to do that.” brunch and dinner on Saturday come and enjoy themselves.” Pappa’s renowned Sunday Siler says can convert the most So he began looking to buy and Sunday. DeVaughn and his wife Dim- brunch including bottomless mi- vehement bread pudding de- an existing restaurant. As a “We liked what was here al- itria, who runs the day-to-day mosas made with aguas frescas tractors. The poached pear is a Glendora resident who loves the ready, but we wanted to add a operations of Pappas, hopes the will remain; the only changes to culinary and visual masterpiece small-town vibe of the Foothill few thoughts, a few of our own restaurant will attract families Sunday brunch will be additions served in a red wine reduction communities, he knew he want- ideas and concepts to the mix,” with their new family-friendly to the menu. The most notewor- with blistered blueberries and ed a restaurant in one of them. DeVaughn said. updates. thy is the shrimp and grits plate, an apple cinnamon crumb, along DeVaughn briefly entertained DeVaughn said he hopes to Executive chef Siler has add- inspired by Siler’s love of all with vanilla ice cream. the idea of a franchise, but de- bring more University of La ed a new kids’ menu including things Cajun. The DeVaughns were able to cided that was not for him. Verne students through the door. chicken strips, a grilled cheese The Americana options are take a bird’s eye view of Pappas He talked about his idea with He’d also like to connect with made with cheddar and aioli, getting a boost with the addi- history and its place in the La a friend in the restaurant indus- the La Verne art department and macaroni and cheese, all for tions of three new burgers. Verne dining scene. With their try who told him about a place in to feature rotating displays of $7 or less. Pappas will also fea- The Grecian is a beef patty understanding of dining being La Verne that fit the style he was student artwork on the walls of ture a new menu that maintains topped with shaved lamb, feta, an experience and Siler creat- looking for – Pappas Artisanal. Pappas, giving students a venue the quality Pappas has been tzatziki, cucumbers and a black ing culinary art in the kitchen, He came to La Verne to check off campus to showcase their known for while making it more olive tapenade. It is a culinary there is no doubt that in 20 years out Pappas before it was on the work. accessible for families and col- love letter to co-owner and ma- DeVaughn’s children will be market. With an already substantial lege students. triarch Dimitria’s Greek heri- running the place as he hopes. “Whatever I did had to have craft beer menu, DeVaughn also “I wanted the menu to be tage, and her husband’s love of Michael Sprague can be authenticity. I saw this place had plans to add a larger TV and diverse, something for fami- Americana classics. reached at michael.sprague@ it,” DeVaughn said. feature Monday Night Football, lies, for young people, for old- The black and bleu, which laverne.edu. Page 6 LVLife November 2, 2018 ‘En Memoria’ honors the Jack-o’-lanterns Day of the Dead at Fairplex Erica Sanchez “We represent our loved ones people from many different cit- Staff Writer that have passed on,” said Susan ies, lifestyles and backgrounds Carranza, owner of a turquoise to celebrate their ancestors. The Fairplex hosted its sec- two door 1950 Chevy Bel Air. “This is our culture and it ond annual Dia de los Muertos “We are here to celebrate their has been going on for many de- celebration last Saturday. lives.” cades,” said Gilbert Ramirez, This Hispanic holiday, also Car owners were proud to owner of a beige 1936 Buick. referred to as the Day of the share what they had created, but “It’s exciting, family orientated Dead, is celebrated on Nov. 1 to two individuals, Eddie Rodri- and everyone comes out to have honor those who have died. guez, owner of a 1962 Chevy a good time.” “En Memoria,” brought to- Impala and Carranza, had a The event had an “En Memo- gether visual artists and low rid- more emotional connection ria” skulls installation sculpted er culture to celebrate with art, showcasing their cars. by LORE Art Director Marcus music and food. “My car means a lot to me Pollitz. “It’s a reconnection with our because I am a two time can- The installation featured antepasados (ancestors),” said cer survivor,” Rodriguez said. eight large-scale skulls painted Sonia Canchola, Rancho Cu- “When I was diagnosed with in vibrant colors. camonga resident. cancer my car was being built, The skulls, a staple symbol of Some of these traditions of and then I got re-diagnosed and the holiday, represent death and Dia de los Muertos include of- I didn’t know if I was going to rebirth. fering remembrances, masses, ride in my car.” “It is nice to see multicultural rosaries and altars with pictures Rodriguez said his license [people] united,” Canchola said. and food, Canchola said. plate reads, “PSLM 21” as a re- “Especially in this day and time People ate Mexican food, minder that God will give one because our country is so divid- ranging from elotes in a cup to the strength needed to fight all ed.” carne asada burritos and danced battles. Carranza said she is looking to traditional music. Carranza had a similar expe- forward to attending the celebra- They also walked around the rience as Rodriguez. tion again next year. remodeled lowriders that were “My husband built it for me “We represent our loved ones on display. when I was fighting cancer,” that have passed on, so we are Veronyca Norcia Some owners had altars, Carranza said. “My goal was to here to celebrate their lives,” known as ofrendas, in and survive the cancer and be able to said Carranza. Freshman business administration major Eric Esquivel works dil- around their cars to honor their drive it.” Erica Sanchez can be reached igently on carving a pumpkin Oct. 24 outside the Hanawalt House loved ones who have died. This event brought together at [email protected]. at the Campus Activity Board’s Hallowfest. Muslim club spreads awareness of Islam faith Layla Abbas because she did not want to rep- On Tuesday a small group hosted a Halal dinner that at- host should be the last one to LV Life Editor resent a false image. painted verses from the Qur’an, tracted more than 15 people. The finish eating in order to not dis- “By wearing the hijab I feel the holy bible of Islam, on graf- members explained why Mus- courage the guests to stop eating The Muslim Student Associ- like I need to carry myself a fiti boards that were placed in lims eat Halal food and walked early.” ation hosted an Islam Awareness certain way,” Salcido said. “I Sneaky Park for a few days. through proper dinner etiquette. The group ended the week Week that spread the religion did not want people to ask me On Wednesday and Thursday Halal is an Arabic word for by hosting a traditional Islamic of Islam through informative a question and not know the an- Kachour and members of MSA food that is permitted under the prayer in Sneaky Park. Kachour events each day last week. swer.” distributed 200 sunflowers with dietary restrictions of Islam. said Islam is one of the only re- Nala Kachour, president of Salcido said she was drawn quotes attached from the Proph- This includes not eating any ligions that covers everything a the Muslim Student Association, to the event because she has et Muhammad and his cousin meat that comes from pigs or Muslim does in their life. helped pin hijabs on interested never had the chance to speak to Imam Ali. consuming any type of alcohol. “We do everything in a spe- students and explained the pur- someone who wears the hijab. Kachour said sharing Islamic Kachour said some of the cific way that was told to us by pose of the traditional head scarf She said she has always had a quotes with people on campus dinner etiquette revolves around the Qur’an or by the words of last Monday. curiosity for other people’s reli- helped inform the campus com- maintaining personal health like the Prophet Muhammad.” Muslim women wear the gious backgrounds. munity about the religion. sitting down to eat and drinking The Muslim Student As- head scarf for different reasons “A lot of people have ques- “It took down that barrier,” water before eating. sociation meets once a month including a physical sign of tions they are not willing to ask, Kachour said. “It created an Is- “Since it was a dinner with on Mondays at 3 p.m. Those Muslim identity and to become but should be able to ask these lamic community between Mus- people coming over, it is advised who are interested in the club closer to God. questions to different cultures,” lims and non-Muslims on cam- by the Prophet that the host is can contact Kachour at nala. Kachour, who wears the hijab Salcido said. “To be educated is pus.” the first person to eat in order to [email protected]. every day, said she feels unique the only way we can communi- On Thursday, members of encourage everyone else to start Layla Abbas can be reached because she is part of a small cate with each other.” the Muslim Student Association eating,” Kachour said. “And the at [email protected]. group on campus that wear the hijab. Demairis Lao, senior art and art history major, said aside Students travel to San Diego for grad fair from the added heat of wearing a Jocelyn Arceo day titled, “How to Select, Ap- plan on attending graduate She said that funding for hijab, she enjoyed her first time Arts Editor ply to and Prepare for Gradu- school. graduate school may include wearing the traditional head ate School,” was led by Raslyn Once potential programs are campus-based fellowships, ex- scarf. Under 20 undergraduate stu- Rendon, director of graduate chosen you need to learn what ternal fellowships from outside “I like the way Nala arranged dents from the University of La student affairs and alumni rela- each institution’s application resources, need-based funding the hijab and made sure it was Verne traveled to the University tions at UC Irvine. process requires. and plus loans based on credit secure underneath,” Lao said. “I of San Diego for its 28th annual “Graduate school is entirely Every program, application score. picked the pale red hijab with California Forum for Diversity different from undergraduate process and offer made will be Graduate school may seem gold embellishments because it in Graduate Education, where education,” Rendon said. “For different from the next, Rendon like an impossible hurdle to was very inviting.” almost 200 different colleges every single program you apply said. some, but resources and addi- Lao said the experience of discussed their programs. to, you need to submit a sepa- “The entirety of the process tional help offered at forums wearing the hijab allowed her to At least a thousand guests rate application,” Rendon said. is going to test you,” Rendon such as this one proves to be gain a closer understanding of gathered in the Jenny Craig She gave what she called said. “In the end faculty are a critical tool to help navigate the Muslim community. Pavilion to hear opening state- three simple steps for prospec- looking for a hearty amount of through the process. “For me to support Muslims ments from keynote speaker tive graduate students; begin grit, resilience and determina- “Grad school is vastly differ- I would have to stand with them Esteban Del Rio, professor of with research, apply, and then tion.” ent from undergraduate educa- in a very visual way and partic- communications at USD. decide which program to select The last workshop was ti- tion,” Francis said. “You need ipating in Hijab Day did that,” “I had big ideas,” Del Rio out of those that you were ac- tled, “How to Finance your Ed- to try as hard as you can to get Lao said. said. “I came out of my graduate cepted. ucation,” led by Cherie Francis, as much financial support to Pomona Salcido, senior education fully transformed...it The first step is to conduct coordinator of fellowship and free you up to do your studies.” mathematics major, was hes- nourished me.” research on different programs, financial services in the gradu- Jocelyn Arceo can be reached itant to put the hijab on at first The first workshop of the ideally two years before you ate division at UCLA. at [email protected]. Page 7 LVLife November 2, 2018 Tri-City... Continued from page 4 MUN considers Myanmar Community members also have access to a computer lab, as well as job fairs and work- shops to help anyone who may be struggling gain the access to attain success, Polanco said. “We want people to get better and to get the idea that they can do these things,” Polanco said. “Everything that we offer here is free of charge, nobody gets charged for anything.” Community members must understand that these resources are not only available, but com- pletely accessible to all who are struggling. It is important for community members who are struggling to understand that isolation is one of the worst things you can do when dealing with mental health issues, Po- lanco said. “We’re all searching for meaning and we’re all searching for this idea of being found and to connect with life; the biggest tragedy is not being found,” Polanco said. “If people come here, we want to make sure that Natasha Brennan they know they’re welcome here Senior political science and economics major Nick Castella- Dining Room. Students represented the five permanent members and accepted. If you’re having a no, representing the United States, discusses the issue of ethnic of the United Nations Security Council – the United States, United good day, great, you can come. cleansing at the Model United Nation’s event “Human Rights Cri- Kingdom, France, China and Russia – along with a representative If you’re having a bad day, you sis in Myanmar – Is It Genocide?” Wednesday in the President’s from Myanmar. can come. It doesn’t change our foundation.” The center welcomes mem- bers of the Pomona, La Verne Diversity... and Claremont community. Stu- Continued from page 1 dents attending the University only change but also make sure Reed said the University de- next step?” 503 part-time faculty, according also have access to these re- all faculty change.” fines cultural competency as People need to confront their to a 2017 University report. sources as well. Several students at the Fri- the ability to relate to students issues in person when undergo- “We will make sure that we “One of the biggest problems day meeting said they were in terms of ethnicity, socioeco- ing diversity and cultural com- include (them),” Reed said. that our society has regarding concerned that Faculty Senate nomics, gender, sexual orienta- petency training, Patel said. “Right now, our hiring process mental health is the fact that would not agree to the mandato- tion and neurodiversity, without Faculty will be receiving new and our review process for ad- we are so ignorant,” Karma ry training. committing microaggressions or handbooks with clear rubrics for juncts are not nearly as strin- Marklund, junior psychology “I know that this talk about acting offensively. Reed added cultural competency that will gent as full-time. Where we talk and Spanish major, said. “It having mandatory diversity that culturally competent pro- now be a part of the promotion about faculty development, we would be so beneficial if we training isn’t the first talk that’s fessors will maintain appropri- and tenure process, starting in will include mandatory training could open up more places like happened,” said Jasmine March- ate pedagogies to help students the 2019-20 academic year, ac- for (adjuncts) as well.” this so we could have more peo- banks-Owens, graduate student feel a sense of belonging in the cording to the resolution. Lieberman said diversity and ple learning about what mental of social justice in higher ed- classroom. Employees who are not gov- inclusivity would no longer be a health really means.” ucation. “They’re not doing it Students were concerned the erned by Faculty Senate will separate issue and would instead A calendar of the many now, so it just makes me a little training would be hosted online also receive a new handbook be embedded into every part of groups available per week can apprehensive because it’s some- and not include an in-person that requires diversity training the University’s strategic and be found at tricitymhs.org/pro- thing that you’re asking (Faculty component. by fall 2019, according to the unit planning. grams-services/wellness-cen- Senate) to come to and they can “As a person of color, to put resolution. “I heard you loud and clear ter. say no.” diversity training online, it’s Valerie Cummings, associ- that you want an environment Jocelyn Arceo can be reached Reed said if Faculty Senate kind of like traffic school,” said ate professor of broadcast jour- where you can say ‘I belong, at [email protected]. did not approve the mandatory Paril Patel, senior history ma- nalism who attended the Friday I flourish, and everybody is training, he would force the pol- jor. “When you’re doing traffic meeting, asked if the new pol- treated respectfully.’ I heard icy on faculty and staff, but that school online, are you actually icies would extend to adjunct that,” Lieberman said. “It’s my process would leave room for paying attention? Or are you professors, who do not teach full responsibility as the president Faculty Senate to appeal to the playing the video, waiting for it time at the University. and the face of the campus to Board of Trustees. to finish and then going onto the There are 264 full-time and not only hear that but to put into place, immediately.” Lieberman said the admin- istration will be dedicating its January 2019 retreat to cultural BE THE RICH competency training. Faculty, staff and student leaders will undergo cultur- ECCENTRIC al competency training in the spring 2019 semester, according RELATIVE YOU to the resolution. Reed said the University will be bringing in an outside expert WISH YOU HAD. for a full day of competency FEEDTHEPIG.ORG training with a redone compre- hensive review of all curricula at the University to ensure it meets cultural competency standards. WHEN IT COMES TO FINANCIAL STABILITY, DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND. Reed said the review will There are people just like you who are making good fi nancial decisions every day. To learn how take about a year to complete. you can join them, and take control of your fi nancial future, visit feedthepig.org. Christian Shepherd can be reached at christian.shepherd@ laverne.edu. Jocelyn Arceo can be reached at [email protected]. Page 8 LVLife November 2, 2018 Workshops discuss black feminism Danielle De Luna that it has the good, bad and ugly Assistant Editor and we have to confront that,” Wagoner said. The #MeToo movement. Sur- Sarah and Hagar’s methods viving oppression. Social jus- of survival demonstrated how tice. The “Black Feminism and women manage to survive in Sacred Text” workshop explores unsafe environments, and some- how faith informs black wom- times abuse each other in the en’s lives and an understanding process. of important social movements “We’re talking so much about like these. sexual violence these days, and The four-week-long faith and this impulse and energy to liber- justice workshop, which began ate oneself,” Wagoner said. “But Oct. 18, challenged people to the answer is that we can liberate understand how faith and identi- ourselves through solidarity.” ty intersect in a world filled with Jasmine Marchbanks-Ow- suffering. ens’ mother, Wanda March- University Chaplain Zandra banks-Owens, shared her own Wagoner and graduate student experience and interpretation of Jasmine Marchbanks-Owens faith and suffering. co-facilitated the workshop to- “I was born in a town in Al- provide insight and perspective abama where there were a lot from their areas of expertise. of lynchings,” Wanda March- Marchbanks-Owens’ knowl- banks-Owens said. “We know edge of social justice praxis and a lot about the suffering and Wagoner’s knowledge of Jewish because of that we have an ap- traditions encouraged a woman- preciation for the people that Celeste Drake ist interpretation of spirituality suffered. It is what pushed me Graduate student Jasmine Marchbanks-Owens and Sacred Text” as part of the Faith and Justice and the Jewish practice of mid- forward, and I am always appre- and University Chaplain Zandra Wagoner dis- Series Oct. 25 in the Interfaith Chapel seminar rash. ciative of the people that came cuss “Womanist Midrash” by Wilda C. Gafney room. The last session of the workshop will be The first session explored the before.” and facilitate a workshop titled “Black Feminism held Thursday in the Interfaith Chapel. story of Sarah and Hagar in the Professor of English Cathy book of Genesis. Irwin said she was intrigued heard about this, I bought the used in a spiritual context. ing with its contents, offers an The details of their abuse, by the idea of womanism and book immediately,” Irwin said. “It is woman loving and opportunity to understand faith suffering and chosen methods bought the workshop’s compan- “What I love about [woman- woman centered, but never at from this black, female point of of survival generated a somber ion text “Womanist Midrash: A ism] is that it’s an intellectual anyone else’s expense,” Wagon- view, Wagoner said. discussion about sexual violence Reintroduction to the Women approach but it’s non-hierarchi- er said. “It’s not just for women, “Midrash is like jazz, it’s a and God’s existence amid adver- of the Torah and the Throne” by cal.” but men and families.” riff on the Holy Bible, and its sity. Wilda C. Gafney. Wagoner defines womanism Midrash, the practice of in- seen as holy as well,” Wagoner “The beauty of the Bible is “I was so excited when I as black feminism that is often terpreting sacred text and argu- Continued on page 14

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Devorah Lieberman, Ph.D. Jonathan L. Reed, Ph.D. Beatriz Gonzalez, Ph.D. Loretta Rahmani, Ed.D. Mia Basic President Provost and Vice President for Vice Provost and Chief Student Associate Vice President and Academic and Student Affairs Chief Diversity Officer Affairs Officer Chief Human Resources Officer Arts, Page 10 Campus etc...Times November 2, 2018 Happenings Theater major brings Ground Floor by Emily J. Sullivan Gallery The student-curated ex- photography by hibit “Weddings Through Celeste Drake the Lens” features the work Monsters to life of four students from the Weddings and Events pho- ordan Nelson is a theater tography class. major in her junior year, The exhibit will run but her passion is not for through Monday in the J memorizing lines and reciting Ground Floor Gallery in soliloquies, it is for the behind Miller Hall. Admission is the scenes magic that happens free. before the debut – the magic before the magic. Tall Wall Space Nelson is 20 years old and “Edifice Artifice” by came to La Verne from a small Cole M. James is currently town in the high desert, Hespe- on display in the Tall Wall ria. Space in the Arts and Com- While Hesperia is her home, munications Building. The it was missing one major thing, site-specific installation a serious concentration on the includes materials such as arts. velvet, lace, glitter and con- Nelson began dabbling in crete. special effects makeup after The exhibit runs through watching early makeup tutori- May 17, 2019. Admission is als in 2013, where she realized free. it was a form of artistic expres- sion she had never attempted. “It was really cool because ‘True Colors’ it takes painting and sculpting The University chorale and combines it with acting,” and chamber singers will Nelson said. put on a musically and visu- Her first initial looks were ally colorful performance, done entirely out of cheap eye- which will include a five shadow and eyeliner, when she gallon bucket of paint, at said she had to use whatever 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the was available. Morgan Auditorium. Ad- “I love to create a different mission is free. world on the stage that people can become engulfed into, like Jordan Nelson, junior theater major, ap- Dailey Theatre. She gets the actors ready Rafael Liebich a fully formed environment for people to go into, an interac- plies makeup to look like a scar on fresh- for the haunted house by applying special and Friends tive world that’s completely man music major Danielle Hernandez effects makeup to make each character As part of the Sundays at different from their own,” Nel- for the haunted house Tuesday night in look as real and scary as possible. the Morgan concert series, son said. cial effects skills and insisted a look at An enormous amount of work goes Rafael Liebich, a Brazilian One of the most redeeming aspects of her page. into creating the set designs. Whether it pianist, will perform at 6 continuing to practice her skill, she said, She has an impressive talent for bring- be a stage production or a haunted house, p.m. Sunday in Morgan is the reactions she receives. ing monsters, aliens, zombies and other Nelson is at work many months in ad- Auditorium. There will be “Early on many reactions were like, creatures only seen in nightmares and vance to properly prepare. a suggested donation. ‘Aw that’s neat!’ Now I’m hearing, novels of fiction to life in a way that She brainstorms, sketches out differ- ‘Woah! That’s genuinely unsettling.’ It’s seems beyond belief. One post stands out ent ideas, crafts themes and story lines, ‘The Addams a really fun art form,” Nelson said. specifically, a picture that shows a mum- refines the story, draws up the makeup Family’ She described it as a fun, childlike and my with a face that looked completely for the monsters, and collaborates with Join the Addams Family immersive experience where one can en- decomposed, created entirely by Nelson. other production team members to get at the Candlelight Pavilion joy acting as the character and art piece “When she was a freshman she everything down to a science. Dinner Theater in Clare- after the initial creation process. jumped at the shot to do the makeup for She’s currently working on her se- mont as they navigate how Now at La Verne, she’s already mak- the haunted house and everyone was like nior project, a stage production of “The ing a name for herself with her mastery to accept the love their ‘Wow, who is this and how is she so awe- Picture of Dorian Grey,” where she is regarding set design and special effects daughter, Wednesday Add- some?’ That was my first impression of involved in the actual transformation of makeup. ams, has for a normal boy her,” said Ashley Weaver, senior theater Dorian himself, as well as the elaborate Jane Duran, junior communication from Ohio. major. “Working with her through the set design a production like this entails. through the arts major who also minors The musical runs years, she’s continuously surprised me. Students can expect the productions in theater, worked closely with Nel- through Nov. 24. She’s so talented and knows how to do debut next year. son on the Cabaret Student Productions so much. Seeing what she does is amaz- “Jordan is one of the most creative For ticket information, haunted house last week. ing but working with her while in action, minds I’ve ever encountered,” said Dan visit candlelightpavilion. She praised Nelson’s creativity and just blows you away.” Jerz, senior theater major who is direct- com. ability to brainstorm and draft incredible While Nelson’s makeup artistry ap- ing and producing the show. “She takes ideas on the fly. pears to have gained her notoriety, her creative leaps, she’s very outside of the ‘Distancing’ “Have you seen her Instagram?” Du- main love is set design. box. She can be abstract and literal and The Carlson Gallery in ran said. She hopes to turn her degree into a everything in between.” Miller Hall will feature Duran was not the only person who profession in set design. She said she Emily J. Sullivan can be reached at the work of Kes Efstathiou mentioned Nelson’s Instagram account, admires the imagineers who create the [email protected]. through Dec. 14. @aqua_radish_sfx. In fact, every per- attractions at Disneyland and could see Jocelyn Arceo also contributed to this —Emily J. Sullivan son spoken to raved about Nelson’s spe- herself fitting into that niche. story. Page 11 Arts, etc... November 2, 2018 Village Venture features artisans Arianna Rodriguez that are clean burning infused Staff Writer with essential oils and smell fantastic. I have a home studio The 37th Annual Village where I do this and make around Venture Arts and Crafts Faire 300 to 400 candles a week,” in Claremont Village welcomed Gonzales said. guests and vendors to kick off Fairgoers enjoyed more the holiday season. than 400 booths to shop from, The fair was hosted by the swarmed booths that sold vin- Claremont Chamber of Com- tage clothing and gift set. merce where they kicked off the Pumpkin carving for the kids, day with the Children’s Hallow- face painting, live music and an een Costume Parade. array of options for different in- Children from the local com- ternational food booths were just munity dressed up as their fa- the cherry on top of this festival. vorite characters and happily This event gave consumers paraded their outfits, such as the opportunity to start on their characters from “The Incredi- holiday shopping early, and the bles” and an array of princess- chance to discover more local, es, as upbeat Halloween music small-scale businesses from the down played on Bonita Avenue. surrounding cities. Katniss Xtina is owner of “It’s great coming out here Katch Supply, where she sells in October every year because iron-on patches that she imports there is just so many vendors all the way from Thailand. Her you can go to and buy gifts for booth included a display of nu- the family as an early start in- merous iron-on patches exhibit- stead of stressing last minute ing crazy designs of all sizes. like most people do,” said Lis- “It’s my first time bringing sette Ramirez, Downey resident. my patches out here and I love “I love bringing the whole it because it has been a hit so far family because there is so much with the younger crowd because to do for everyone and the kids they like to attach patches to never want to leave,” Jeanette their denim,” Xtina said. Cervantes from Glendora said. Diana Gonzales, owner of The fair is put on every year Lavender Apothecary, makes in October at the Claremont Vil- homemade soy candles from lage. home, was attending the event Arianna Rodriguez can be for the first time. reached at arianna.rodriguez@ “I make eco-friendly candles laverne.edu.

Natasha Brennan Isabella Rojas, 7, gets her hair braided by Toni The event included a costume contest and parade, Arevalo of Kut Haus Salon Saturday afternoon pumpkin carving, booths featuring local busi- at the 37th Annual Village Venture in Claremont. nesses and a beer, wine and cider garden. Television Review ‘Murderer’ debuts season two Emily J. Sullivan posed innocence because of unexplained evidence, Staff Writer details that were left out of the documentary but can be found online, and a disbelief that someone The first season of “Making a Murderer,” a true- could be framed in such a thorough way. crime documentary first premiering in 2015, was Season two aims to answer the questions that one of the most widely viewed series on Netflix. are still up in the air and meticulously address the Within the first 35 days, more than 19 million evidential concerns, as well as the way in which people watched the series. Now, nearly three years Avery could have been framed. later, season two is out and the verdicts are in. Enter Kathleen Zellner: a criminal defense attor- It tells the story of Steven Avery, who served 18 ney who has reversed more wrongful convictions years in prison for a crime he did not commit. than any other American attorney. She’s tough, When he was released after DNA evidence ex- smart as a whip and now a true crime superstar. onerated him, he filed a $36 million lawsuit against The documentary follows Zellner while she Mantiwoc County in Wisconsin. recreates each piece of the crime, CSI style, try- In 2005, just a couple years after he was re- ing to prove how it wouldn’t be possible with the leased, he was charged and arrested for the grue- evidence, or lack of evidence, provided in the case some rape and murder of Teresa Halbach. that the crime was carried out in the way the prose- Steven’s 16-year-old nephew Brendan Dassey cution asserts it was. was also arrested for the crimes after he gave a Most compelling of Zellner’s tasks is her show- detailed confession to Mantiwoc County investi- case of who actually may have committed the gators in a controversial interrogation. They were crime in the scenario that Avery is innocent. both convicted and sentenced to life in prison. The reasoning behind her accusations is riveting After season one viewers were left baffled. and convincing, persuading even the most skeptical Some are convinced the Mantiwoc County Po- viewers that Avery may not have done the deed. lice Department framed Steven Avery and coerced The series ends with work still to be done, which his nephew Brendan Dassey to confess in order to leaves us all to ponder, will there be a “Making the convict them for the crime, and squash the $36 mil- Murderer” season three? lion suit. Emily J. Sullivan can be reached at emily. Other viewers are still unsure of Avery’s pro- [email protected]. Page 12 Arts, etc... November 2, 2018 Concert Review Troye Sivan kicks off tour Jaycie Thierry his concert at the Greek Theater. shows on the whole tour.” relationship with his current think I need to tell you guys to Staff Writer From same-sex couples, The show’s mood took a turn boyfriend, Jacob Bixenman, go crazy, I’m actually a little young teens with their parents as Sivan joked, “It’s about to get through the soft melody of scared to, but do what you were Three years after the release and groups of friends, the line emo in here.” “What a Heavenly Way to Die,” going to do anyway,” Sivan said. of his first studio album “Blue of attendees wrapped around “Heaven” came next from his and later with the nostalgic ode There is a clear growth be- Neighborhood,” Troye Sivan the venue hours before doors first album, a song Sivan wrote of “Animal.” tween his first and second al- successfully created an authen- opened at 6:30 p.m. for the Ana- about his coming out experi- Sivan ceased his moment to bum, yet what makes Sivan re- tic follow up with his Aug. 31 heim show. ence, where he recounts count- crowd surf during “Blue Neigh- spectable is his distinct warmth release of “Bloom,” an album The 16-song concert set list ing down the days to age 15, borhood‘s” “Cool” followed by and vulnerability that threads thoughtfully executed in its vi- included all 10 songs from the when he decided to come out the edgy beat of “Bite” that cued itself throughout his work. sual aesthetic throughout his “Bloom” album, and popular publicly. head bangs from both Sivan and Sivan is not only just a dy- current tour. fan favorites from the previous “If you still have a huge crush the crowd. namic voice for the LGBT com- “Bloom” is a more mature album. on Zac Efron at 15 then it’s like Charli XCX’s “1999” pop munity, but is one for the larger side of the Australian Youtu- The night kicked off with the something to be taken serious- banger featuring Sivan was generation of youth whom relate ber-turned-singer to which The album’s opener “Seventeen,” ly,” Sivan said. played during the show, imme- to the same reoccurring themes Observer (UK) described as “a detailing the story of being with Sivan proceeded the night diately cueing an ultimate dance of love and search for an iden- bare-faced record, thrillingly an older man, followed by the with “Bloom’s” “Lucky Strike,” party followed by “Bloom’s” tity. honest and defiantly queer, prov- album’s title track of “Bloom,” about being in a love that is “Dance to This,” featuring Ari- He is unapologetically him- ing Sivan is one of pop’s most which Sivan has previously de- easy-going, followed by a ana Grande. self and with time, Sivan’s suc- essential voices.” scribed to Popjustice as lyrically throwback to “Blue Neighbor- Sivan rounded out the Ana- cess and the community of eyes Sivan creates a full circle “the most subversive queer song hood’s” “Fools” and “Wild.” heim show with “Blue Neigh- on him have the ability to ex- moment between his two al- on the album.” “Bloom’s” ballads were per- borhood’s” classic anthem of pand as he continues to cultivate bums where “Bloom” entails “Plum” is the danceable tune formed one after another starting “Youth” and ended on a high honest work, proving to be an experiences of firsts and the Sivan said he was most excited with the somber piano tune of note with “Bloom’s” lead single example that others in the music complicated feelings that follow, to perform live, which centered “Postcard,” featuring Australian “My My My!” industry can look toward. compared to the innocence and on being in a relationship that native Gordi, about being put on “Let’s make this the best four Jaycie Thierry can be reached desire to grow in “Blue Neigh- both partners have outgrown. the backburner by a lover failing minutes of the night. I don’t at [email protected]. borhood.” “This is what I wish the L.A. to reciprocate the same efforts. The “Bloom” Tour came to show felt like. This is where “The Good Side” is a bitter- Music Review Southern California this week I feel most at home and com- sweet acoustic tune that illus- with openers Carlie Hanson and fortable is with all of you guys trates falling in love after being Kim Petras. squashed like sardines in this in a previous relationship, wish- Sivan described his show at tiny little [venue],” Sivan said. ing the best for his past partner Wayne’s long the House of Blues in Anaheim “I already know that this is while still moving forward. as “the pre-L.A. show party” for going to be one of my favorite Sivan gives insight to his awaited return Mark Acosta who has been taken to the brink Editor in Chief by his girlfriend’s obsession with Wayne. Wayne and Lamar After four years of specula- complement each other very tive drop dates and numerous well on the track. teases, Lil’ Wayne was finally One of the more talked about able to release “The Carter V.” tracks on the album is “Don’t DYNAMIC. After years of legal battles with Cry,” which features the high- Cash Money records and men- ly-discussed, and deceased, tor Birdman, Lil’ Wayne won in rapper XXXTentacion. It was court earlier this year and was a curious move for Wayne to released from his record deal. keep him on the album given Waiting to release the album the controversy surrounding FOCUSED. may have been the best thing XXX. for Wayne as the project was Diving into the past, Wayne finished in 2014, with years teams up with Mannie Fresh, passing there were tweaks and Mack Maine and Ashanti on a guest features left off of the beat produced by Swizz Beats album. Some of the songs are on the playful track “Start This GOAL-ORIENTED. years old and others were fin- Shit Off Right.” ished a few weeks prior to the Another bright spot for the release. album as a whole is the mini- “The Carter V” is a mar- mal use of Auto-Tune, which athon of an album with the has been overbearing in some EVERYTHING YOU LOOK FOR 23-song project taking near- of Wayne’s previous works. IN A CHARITY. ly 90 minutes to complete. It Wayne gets very personal is stitched together in such a toward the end of the album seamless way that it does not where he tells a personal tale feel as long once listening. The of his attempted suicide at the build-up and anticipation for age of 12, where he survived a the album certainly helps in self-inflicted gunshot wound, that department as well. on the song “Let It All Work Wayne’s mother, Jacida Car- Out.” Wayne had previous- ter, opens up the album with an ly claimed it was an accident, interlude “I love you Dwyane” but he confirmed that it was by tearfully thanking Wayne not throughout the song. As United Way is more than just a fund-raiser. and calling him “Her rock.” Wayne just celebrated his 36th We’re fighting poverty and violence every day. Wayne’s mother is joined on the birthday, fans are still getting Bringing the community together to identify its album by his oldest daughter to know him through this latest pressing needs, and creating a plan to achieve Reginae Carter on “Famous” project. meaningful results. Compassion in action. and his ex-fiancée Nivea Ham- As a whole, the album is That’s United Way. ilton on “Dope New Gospel.” a must-hear, especially after Moving on from the inter- waiting for years. Hopefully FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY’S lude, Wayne captures the au- this is not the last time we hear IMPACT AGENDA. dience with his classic flow from Weezy, but if this is the LOG ON TO UNITEDWAY.ORG and control over the beats. end, he sure went out on a high The song “Mona Lisa,” which note. features Kendrick Lamar, tells Mark Acosta can be reached a story of a jealous boyfriend at [email protected]. Opinions Page 13 Campus Times November 2, 2018 Voter restrictions threaten democracy any of us know the history of Jim Crow laws In Native American communities, such as Standing time. In these states, felons have the ability to testify for and their tireless effort to restrict the right to Rock in North Dakota, the requirement of an address voter restoration but they are most often only granted a Mvote from marginalized communities. Howev- proves to be a high hurdle for many to overcome. Res- few minutes to make their case, which is ultimately de- er, many of us do not realize that although those laws ervations typically lack street numbers and signs, since cided by one judge anyway. have been legally removed, there are still numerous voter members of the community all have a high familiarity In Dodge City, Kansas, a predominantly Hispanic pop- restrictions in place today affecting marginalized com- with each other and where they live. Many Native Amer- ulated community, the official polling place was moved munities across the country. icans use P.O. boxes, which are no longer accepted as to the outskirts of the city about a mile away from the The use of purging voter rolls, felon disenfranchise- adequate street addresses. Much of the time this margin- nearest bus stop. When inside city limits, there was only ment, the removal of polling places, and the requirement alized community is expected to go to law enforcement to one placed in a predominantly white neighborhood. of an address contribute to voter suppression across be assigned an acceptable street address. These restrictions are hardly publicized, and seldom America. Marginalized voters from black, Latinx and Going to law enforcement to be assigned an address taken into account by other states with fewer restrictions. Native American communities are especially at risk. proves faulty when the sheriff claims no time to assign Voting is a right of every American citizen, and for mi- Journalist Greg Palast found that over the last decade, one, or instead gives the address of a bar which only fur- nority communities to be continually barred from their Ohio has purged over 2 million voters without inform- ther stigmatizes the Native American community and constitutional right to vote is a complete and utter failure ing them to re-register. Georgia secretary of state Brian alcoholism, like what happened to Terry Yellow Fat in on behalf of the American government. Kemp purged over 1 million voter registrations since Rolette County, North Dakota. There are still laws in place to restrict voting access 2012. Nevada, Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska and Indiana Florida, Kentucky, Iowa and Virginia all have lifetime to citizens with constitutional rights. The American pub- have also been found purging votes to contribute to the voting bans put in place for anyone who has committed lic needs to be made aware of these issues, and needs to issue as well. a felony, regardless if they have already completed the stand up against discrimination such as this. Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, leader, and advisor of the OSHUN proposal. Our agenda is them. The blood of these Americans are on his hands. Last week, Thursday, Oct. 25, a group of students to push the institution to create a safe and equitable envi- As citizens, it is our responsibility to act now; to decry staged a protest in Founders Hall (“Protest calls for diver- ronment for all students on campus. the hate and the violence that our President has allowed sity training,” Oct. 26). The impetus for this action is not All students deserve a quality education free of dis- for far too long. Before we vote for our members of Con- linked to one specific event, rather the systematic inequali- crimination from educators and administration alike. Stu- gress on Tuesday, Nov. 6, we must truly ask ourselves: will ty at the University of La Verne. We will no longer remain dents on campus endure prejudice and discrimination from these people hold President Trump accountable? Will they idle and demand accountability for those in leadership the very people who are hired to support us. Students are stand by as he encourages violence in our communities and roles with the administration and the faculty. Diversity and promised an environment that values diversity, inclusivity against our people? Will they take a bold stance against inclusivity cannot continue to be marginalized and must and fosters their personal and professional growth. Yet the hatred? extend beyond the Center for Multicultural Services and University has continuously failed to uphold these promis- We must be conscientious when it comes to picking our the Office of Diversity and Inclusivity. Discrimination and es, all the while they keep raising tuition annually. representatives. But we must be diligent in our principles prejudice are systematic at the University of La Verne and Decolonize ULV as well. We cannot sit idly by as President Trump espouses the lack of awareness to the microaggressions students face more and more hatred. We must vote to hold the President on campus creates a toxic academic and social environ- Editor’s Note: Decolonize ULV is a student group that accountable – for hate has no place in our country. ment. As students, we have a voice, now listen. describes itself as “a collective and organized group repre- Jonas Poggi, Sophomore We demand that the provost, each presidential cabinet senting students of multiple social identities.” member, all deans, and the president create curricular and co-curricular strategic plan that promote diversity and in- Dear Editor, Campus Times clusivity in their departments on campus. I am by no means Jewish. I might look it. But I’ve nev- Fall 2018 We demand a change in the faculty and employee hand- er practiced Judaism in any of its forms. I didn’t have a book that addresses training around diversity, inclusion, Bar Mitzvah, I don’t celebrate Hanukkah, and I don’t go Editor in Chief neurodiversity, mental health, gender, disabilities, sexual- to temple. On Saturday, Oct. 27, shortly after 10 a.m a Mark Acosta ity, socioeconomic status to name a few, as appropriately man walked into the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, directed by the chief diversity and inclusivity officer. Pennsylvania armed with an assault rifle and three hand- News Editor...... Christian Shepherd We demand that these diversity competencies are en- guns. The man, who I have chosen not to name, shouted LV Life Editor...... Layla Abbas forced and a part of all evaluative processes and any merit “All Jews must die,” and opened fire on the crowd. In 20 pay increases. minutes, he slaughtered 11 innocent people. This particular Arts Editor...... Jocelyn Arceo We demand a change in the Eurocentric/patriarchal cur- Saturday, the synagogue was celebrating a baby-naming Copy Editor...... Michael Sprague riculum to match the diverse backgrounds of students on ceremony. Photography Editor...... Natasha Brennan campus. The shooting in Pittsburgh scared me. Even though I Assistant Editor/ We demand that cultural competency, as listed above, don’t worship, this man could have seen me on the street, Editorial Cartoonist...... Danielle De Luna be a part of the tenure evaluation process. or on campus. He could have identified my curly hair and Since the protest, members have heard and been ap- my slightly larger-than-average nose, and even though Ju- Reporters proached by faculty, staff, ASULV, and students regarding daism hasn’t been practiced in my family for three genera- Andrew Alonzo, David Gonzalez, Megan Hines, Joey our protest. Some favor our movement, others want us to tions this man could have killed me. Matsuzawa, Maydeen Merino, Destinee Mondragon, slow down, and even more disappointing – some oppose I have been lucky to feel this kind of fear intermittent- Ashley Mubiru, Arianna Rodriguez, Nicolette Rojo, our demands. To those in opposition, we recognize you ly. For countless other Americans – particularly people of Erica Sanchez, Emily J. Sullivan, Jaycie Thierry are entitled to your position, but at the point your position color – this fear is a much more real and persistent one. directly and negatively impacts our experience, we must Two days before Pittsburgh, a white man killed two Af- Photographers part ways. To those who support our goals, but not neces- rican-American customers at a grocery store in Jeffer- Layla Abbas, Melody Blazauskas, Claudia Ceja, sarily our tactics, we ask that instead of offering a critique sontown, Kentucky. Before going to the grocery store, Jaren Cyrus, Celeste Drake, Katelyn Keeling, of our movement, start your own. And where we align, we he attempted to enter a predominantly African-American Veronyca Norcia, Kayla Salas, Ariel Torres will happily stand next to you in solidarity. To those who church nearby. He shot the customers in the back of the support us, talk to your friends and peers to broaden our head, and continued firing while they were on the ground. Distribution Managers...... Danielle De Luna movements’ impact. The shooting in Kentucky was dwarfed by the arrest of Erica Sanchez We are not interested in incremental change proposals Cesar Sayoc for mailing pipe bombs to prominent Demo- that do not recognize the diaspora of marginalized groups crats. Their lives were threatened, merely for voicing their Chief Adviser...... Elizabeth Zwerling on campus. On the front page of the Campus Times dated, opinions. Such a hateful act is contradictory to the funda- Photography Adviser...... Kevin Bowman Oct. 26, three stories were presented regarding diversity. mental values we hold as a nation. Production Manager...... Eric Borer We, the members, are not directly associated with OSHUN This hatred is not normal. 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Maydeen Merino “It was a great way to end Staff Writer my career as a Leopard,” se- nior defensive specialist Teagan It was an electrifying senior Griffiths said. “We really came night for the La Verne volleyball together as a team physically team as it beat Chapman, 3-1, and mentally, and that’s the best Friday at Frantz Athletic Court. game we have played as a team.” The Leopards had a close This was a must-win for the first game with the Panthers but Leopards to secure their spot in was able to win, 26-24. Southern California Intercolle- They fell short in the second giate Athletic Conference post- game, and the Panthers were season tournament. able to regroup and even up the “I am really proud of my match 1-1. girls,” head coach Jenna Panatier “In the second game we got said. “These women stayed with sidetracked and stopped digging our plan. They kept their confi- and stopped going for balls,” se- dence high even after struggling nior outside hitter Kelsie Sievers in game two and they came out said. and took care of business. It is Yet, the Leopards came back not an easy thing to win a game in the next two sets, beginning you know you have to win in or- each set with high intensity to der to have an opportunity in the dominate them both. conference championships and “We definitely had a lot of instead folding, they rose.” ups and downs,” senior middle The Leopards fell to the Po- blocker Katelyn Winiecki said. mona-Pitzer Sagehens on Sat- “It just came to that second urday but still clinched a spot in game where we thought we had the SCIAC postseason tourna- it, but we definitely focused up.” ment for the fifth year in a row. Sievers led all players with The team’s conference record 17 kills and senior libero Kristen of 10-6 earned it the fourth seed Sanchez finished with a game in playoffs. high 23 digs. The Leopards faced The Leopards and Panthers No. 1 seeded Claremont- had tremendous rallies through- Mudd-Scripps in the SCIAC out the entire match. semifinals Thursday night at Roberts Pavilion. Results were “We knew it was going to be Claudia Ceja a hard game going in,” Sanchez not available at press time. said. “They are second in con- Maydeen Merino can be Freshman outside hitter Haley Celaya spikes The Leopards took the win from Chapman, 3-1. ference and we are fighting to reached at maydeen.merino@ a point for La Verne during the first set against La Verne started the SCIAC postseason tourna- stay in the top four, so we knew laverne.edu. Chapman on Friday in Frantz Athletic Court. ment Thursday at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Cross country finishes season on a high note Andrew Alonzo ter 27:46 and placed 35th overall in 19:28. the time of 23:44.7. Regional qualifiers will ad- Staff Writer for the men. The Leopards closed out Sep- Sophomore Michelle Su- vance to the NCAA National “Coach [Justin Wood] really tember with the Coyote Chal- arez to finished the 6K course Championships Nov. 17 in Osh- The La Verne cross country emphasized second-half surg- lenge at Cal State San Bernardi- in 25:21.9 as sophomore Ash- kosh, Wisconsin. teams competed in the Southern es for us in order to be strong no where the men’s team placed ley Garnica posted a time of “I’ve been hammering home California Intercollegiate Ath- during the second portion of eighth out of 11 schools and the 26:30.7. to them about the championship letic Conference championships the race,” Johnny said. “We fell women placed 12th out of 20 Sophomore Reiko Fujimo- mentality,” Wood said. “When- Saturday at Prado Park in Chino flat during the end of this race schools. to finished strong with a time ever and wherever we race, were with seniors Rachael Dela Cruz so we’re definitely going to be For the men, Salas led the of 27:18.7 to round out the five ready to compete at the highest and Melissa Cerrillos leading working on speed so we can Leopards with a time of 26:39.5, scorers for ULV. level.” the women’s team with their have that closing kick at the end his fastest time ever in the 8K. Both teams are set to attend Andrew Alonzo can be 15th and 20th place finishes re- of our races.” For the women, Cerrillos the NCAA West Regional Nov. reached at andrew.alonzo@ spectively. The La Verne cross country led the way for La Verne pac- 10 in Spokane, Washington. laverne.edu. Dela Cruz finished the course teams opened the year at a tri- ing the Leopards with a time of in 24 minutes and 34 seconds meet against Pomona-Pitzer and 18:41. and Cerrillos finished in 24:50, Occidental, with both men and Salas made history at the Po- Feminism... enough to earn them both Sec- women taking third. mona-Pitzer Invitational. His Continued from page 8 ond Team All-SCIAC Honors. Sophomore Matthew Salas time of 26:34.8 was enough to said. “This is a womanist riff integral to his survival. Her sto- “Its my last race and I just led the men’s team in its first place his performance as the on these texts, where we can ry was analogized to the stories wanted to go out there and be race and took 11th overall while eighth best 8k run in ULV his- explore how women fit into the of the women of the civil rights tough,” Dela Cruz said. “I just Dela Cruz finished the women’s tory. divine narrative.” movement. wanted to run my best and do race in 8th overall with a time of Salas finished 13th overall The second session held on “In the civil rights movement my best to maintain my place 15:31. and freshman Jeremiah Alarcon Oct. 25 detailed the story of it has been women of color lead- throughout the race.” Salas and Dela Cruz put on took 29th with his new best time Miriam, Moses’ sister, and ad- ing,” Jasmine Marchbanks-Ow- The women’s cross country another strong showing at the of 27:17.7. The men placed fifth dressed the act of passing as ens said. “Women were the key team finished in seventh place Biola Invitational in early Sep- overall among 11 competing white in the black community. figures calling the shots behind among the nine participating tember. schools. “Moses, like many light the scenes.” schools on Saturday. Both teams placed fourth Cerrillos rallied the women’s skinned black people years ago, If you would like to learn “Most of the time when I’m overall with Salas leading the team to a 38th place finish at the went to live with another fami- more about the midrash and running my race, especially Leopards with a time of 26:44 Pre-Nationals 6K race at Lake ly because his sister understood womanism, the last session when I’m tired, I have to yell at and Dela Cruz finishing in 19:22 Breeze Golf Club in Wisconsin there was a privilege in being of the workshop will be held myself ‘You got this’,” junior for the women’s team. on Oct. 13. Egyptian,” Jasmine March- Thursday in the Interfaith Chap- runner Karen Cruz said. Cerillos helped seal the wom- Cerrillos finished in 55th banks-Owens said. el seminar room. The men’s team finished in en’s fourth place finish, follow- place with a time of 23:14.4 Though Miriam is spoken Danielle De Luna can be sixth with senior Samuel Johnny ing Dela Cruz almost every step while Dela Cruz powered to fin- of little in her youth, her role in reached at danielle.deluna@ finishing first for the Leopard af- of the way and ending her race ish in the top 100 at 96th with propelling Moses to safety was laverne.edu. Page 15 Sports November 2, 2018 Oliver marks 40 years of teaching Ashley Mubiru with not as many faculty mem- Staff Writer bers, or students. “You kind of stay in your de- Marilyn Oliver, professor of partment a bit more (today) be- kinesiology, has reached her 40- cause there’s a lot to be done,” year mark as an educator at the Oliver said. “We made more University of La Verne. time to go visit colleagues in Her teaching journey has other buildings, the class sched- gone beyond the role of just ule and community times were teaching kinesiology. different” “I grew up in a family of all When the University was girls, so we all had to do sports smaller, there were more plac- and fitness activities with my es where students and faculty dad,” Oliver said. “So that got could exercise, but La Verne has our family interested in kinesiol- grown. Oliver takes her students ogy in movement.” out to Campus West so they can Oliver grew up in Anaheim, actively learn what they listen to and was born in Inglewood, and in lecture. lived in Downey for the first She finds that it is vital for four-and-a-half years of her life. others and herself to be physi- Oliver said she originally cally active. wanted to study recreation in Liza Hererra, senior athletic college so she could play for a training major, finds motivation living. when learning lessons outside of Chapman University, the col- the classroom. lege Oliver eventually attended, “It always involves us getting however, did not have a recre- out of our chair, and made us all ation program. be part of the lesson.” Hererra “I thought, what’s the next said. best thing? It’s physical educa- Oliver’s student, senior tion, which is the old name for bio-mechanics major Rayna kinesiology.” Harrison has felt largely impact- Oliver enjoyed studying ed by Oliver’s role in her life. physical education because it “She’s the most influential focused on keeping the body fit person in my collegiate life,” and studies how the body moves. Harrison said. Oliver was a four-year colle- Oliver is a family friend of giate volleyball player. She was Harrison’s, and has said that Ol- a gymnast for a short time, but iver is the reason why Harrison had to quit because of an injury, decided to attend La Verne. which led to an interest in sports Harrison said she is im- medicine and athletic training. pressed with Oliver’s teaching “I could combine my love for style, and how her role at the physical education, fitness and University has changed and de- teaching, with the health field of veloped over time. athletic training.” “As students we have to be Oliver’s undergraduate de- active in class, she gives out Layla Abbas gree was in physical education what you put in,” Harrison said. Marilyn Oliver, professor of kinesiology, cele- the tight knit community she found in the athletics with an emphasis on teaching, Ashley Mubiru can be brates her 40th year of teaching at the University department. She said the small classroom setting while her master’s degree was in reached at ashley.mubiru@ of La Verne. Oliver said she was not expecting to allows her to connect with each student individu- sports medicine. laverne.edu. stay at La Verne for this long, but fell in love with ally, something unavailable at larger institutions. “My greatest achievement has been watching our student’s greatest achievements,” Oliver said. Oliver said if she has even a small amount of influence on Look successful students, she takes pride in their achievements. After 40 years Oliver said she familiar? still enjoys what she does. She came to the University as the head athletic trainer and kinesiology professor and held both positions for 20 years, but soon her specialty became ath- Psoriasis often letic training. These days Oliver spends strikes between the most of her time in the class- room. Oliver has been a clinician, ages of 15 and 25. an administrator, fulltime facul- ty member, and was then called into doing administration again serving as department chair of kinesiology. Paul Alvarez, clinical coor- dinator of the athletic training 1 2 3 program, has known Oliver for 1. Guttate psoriasis on chest 32 years. “She’s one of the first female 2. Inverse psoriasis in armpit athletic trainers in the entire 3. Psoriasis of the nails country,” Alvarez said. Alvarez said that Oliver’s in- volvement in sports movement and health contributes to her teaching. Get informed at www.psoriasis.org. La Verne was a smaller com- munity when Oliver started,

12p5x10_BW.indd 1 11/6/2008 3:22:09 PM Sports Page 16 Campus Times November 2, 2018 Leopards claw out win over Tigers Run game locks win on senior day

Joey Matsuzawa Staff Writer

After a dominating 42-23 statement win over Whittier and a disappointing 35-17 loss to Redlands, it was important that the La Verne football team stay focused in its senior day game against Occidental Saturday. La Verne would go on to win the game 24-14. ULV came into the game sporting a 1-3 Southern Cali- fornia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference record with their Occidental opponents at 0-4 on the season. “Their record doesn’t really show how good they perform on offense. Their offense is pretty decent if you go back and watch their previous games,” senior running back Martaveous Holl- iday said. Katelyn Keeling ULV won the coin toss and Senior running back Martaveous Holliday moves the ball down field Occidental. The Leopards beat the Tigers, 24-14. Holliday led the elected to receive, but this to score a touchdown in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against Leopards with 81 yards rushing on six attempts. proved to be a mistake as the The read-option play proved defense held strong and quick- iel Sagastume received the punt as he threw, it led to an over- Leopard offense went three-and- to be too much for the Tiger ly adjusted to Occidental’s tri- and after juking the first defend- thrown ball and a spectacular out after three rushes and were defense, as Evans would gash ple-option offense. er, no one was going to catch diving interception from sopho- forced to punt. them again on the ground for 37 “We wanted to see if we him. more cornerback Raymond Mo- Occidental’s offense proved yards. could run the football, which I Sagastume returned the kick ronez that sealed the game for to be efficient with a potent run “Really you just look at the thought we did pretty well. And 70 yards for a touchdown, open- the Leopards, 24-14. attack that drove them all the D-end and if he wants to come if we could stop the run was a ing up the score 17-7. ULV finished with 383 total way up the field. for the running back you pull it big thing, and although they “We set up a scheme where yards of offense compared to The Tigers continued to run and get to run, if not then vice gave us some trouble, I thought the blocking was there and they Occidental’s 245. a triple-option play, where the versa. I think all the backs did we really came out and adjusted were able to open it up for me to “We just need to be more quarterback had three options to a really good job of finding the well after that first series and did take it to the house,” Sagastume consistent.When we play good, deliver the ball: he can hand it holes, and if I got a pull then I a nice job,” Krich said. said. we play good, and if we play off to the running back, he can just did what I could,” Evans Sophomore kicker Diego After another stop on de- bad, we play really bad. So we look to pass it to a receiver, or said Garcia would nail a field goal fense, the ULV offense was able really need to work on that,” he can elect to keep the ball and Holliday said. run it. While the team is happy they This play proved troublesome got the win, players feel that for the Leopards, as Occidental ‘We were really proud of the fact that we were reading the right they could have performed bet- drew first blood after scoring off thing and getting the ball to the right guy that needed to have it ter against Occidental. of a 2-yard quarterback sneak on “Offensively we definitely the goal line resulting in a 7-0 and that really helped us out.’ need to work on some things. Occidental lead. —Chris Krich, head coach Just coming out I think we were However, the Leopards were a little lackadaisical at times so quick to respond with their own that kind of hurt us in the long read-option plays. run, and then defense did a After a 20-yard run by se- Evans and Holliday would to close out the half, giving La to score once again, this time good job at shutting down their nior quarterback Josh Evans, he lead the team in rushing, ending Verne a 10-7 lead heading into with junior quarterback Sam offense, so everything worked handed the ball off to Holliday, the day with 78 and 81 rushing halftime. Taylor running it in from 15 out,” Evans said. who broke past several defend- yards respectively plus a touch- Coming into the third quarter yards out stretching La Verne’s The team, now 2-3 in SCIAC ers on his way to score a 45-yard down by Holliday. the Leopards came out of the lead to 17 points. and 2-5 overall, looks to play on touchdown, tying the game, 7-7. “[The read-option] was ef- locker room looking re-ener- However, after a defensive the road at Cal Lutheran next The Leopard defense held fective because our quarter- gized and ready to lay hits. miscommunication and a great week. strong and after two huge back- backs were making the right On the ensuing kickoff re- touchdown pass from the quar- “We play Cal Lu next week, to-back run stops, the Tigers read. That’s the key to it, mak- turn, La Verne would force a terback, Occidental would get I think that’s gonna be a bigger were forced to punt. ing sure our guys make the right fumble off of a huge hit, but it back on the board to make the challenge for us. I think we’ll The Leopard offense con- reads because if he doesn’t read was recovered by Occidental. score 24-14 La Verne, keeping have to gear up a little harder for tinued to run the ball, either on the right thing we’re in trouble,” The third quarter proved to them in the game. that,” Evans said. hand-offs to Holliday or de- head coach Chris Krich said. be a stalemate, with both teams It felt as if everything start- Cal Lutheran is tied with La signed quarterback runs for Ev- “We were really proud of the struggling on offense but shut- ed going right for the Tigers, as Verne in fifth place in SCIAC. ans. fact that we were reading the ting down the other while on they would also recover their The Leopards and Kingsmen “We tried to run the rock like right thing and getting the ball to defense. onside kick following the score, will kick off at 1 p.m. at William we always do, always try to run the right guy that needed to have This led to a scoreless third giving the ball back to their of- Rolland Stadium in Thousand the ball, pass it a little bit when it and that really helped us out,” quarter. fense. Oaks. we get the opportunity to. I he said. The highlight play of the af- But ULV’s defensive front La Verne will wrap up its sea- thought if we got the ball mov- Although the Leopard of- ternoon came at the beginning of proved they could be counted on son Nov. 10 at Chapman. ing on the ground it could open fense would falter at times, the fourth quarter off of an Occi- to deliver. Joey Matsuzawa can be up the passing game,” Evans giving up two fumbles (one on dental punt. After Occidental junior quar- reached at joe.matsuzawa@ said. the Occidental goal line), the Sophomore receiver Nathan- terback Joshua Greaves was hit laverne.edu.